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2026-11-15T17:32:32Z

SpanskaFlugan: /* Voice actors */

{{CharInfobox|
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corecolor={{dragon color light}} |
bordercolor={{dragon color dark}} |
name=J |
jname=Ｊ |
tmname=J |
slogan=no |
image=J DP.png |
caption=Pokémon Hunter J |
gender=Female |
colors=yes |
eyes=Blue |
hair=Silver |
hometown=Unknown |
region=[[Sinnoh]] |
relatives=Unknown |
trainer=no |
game=no |
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=DP020 |
epname=Mutiny in the Bounty! |
enva=[[Sonny Dey]]|
java=[[Takako Honda]]|
}}
'''J''' (Japanese: '''Ｊ''' ''J''), frequently referred to as '''Pokémon Hunter J''', is a recurring character in {{aniseries|DP}}. She is a [[Pokémon hunter]] who, with the help of [[J's henchmen|her henchmen]], captures and steals {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and sells them as requested by her clients for a profit on the {{wp|black market}}.

==History==
[[File:J debut.png|thumb|left|220px|J in her debut]]
Prior to the events of {{aniseries|DP}}, J became a Pokémon hunter, and she stole a {{p|Ninetales}}, {{p|Kirlia}}, {{p|Magby}}, {{p|Swampert}}, {{p|Teddiursa}}, and {{p|Relicanth}} and sold them to her clients. She was rewarded a large amount of money. Since then, she was wanted by the [[Officer Jenny]]s in [[Sinnoh]] as a most wanted and deathly dangerous criminal.

J debuted in ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty!]]'', where she rode on her {{TP|J|Salamence}} to [[Melodi]]'s flower garden, where she planned to steal Melodi's {{p|Gardevoir}}. Despite Gardevoir attempting to escape with {{m|Teleport}}, J found it using her goggles and hit it with a special beam from a device on her arm that turned it into stone. J then made her exit with Melodi's Gardevoir, and {{Ash}} chased after her, demanding that she return Gardevoir to Melodi, but then J went after [[Ash's Pikachu]] since she thought Pikachu would be worth a sizable amount of money. J had her {{p|Drapion}} battle Ash's Pikachu in an attempt to see his moves. After Pikachu used {{m|Volt Tackle}}, J used her {{p|Ariados}} to bind Ash to a rock and then proceeded to steal Pikachu without any trouble.

After {{TRT}} dealt with [[J's henchmen|her henchmen]], J encountered them next. As with her encounter with Ash, she bound the trio to a rock. Due to his ability to [[Talking Pokémon|talk]], she turned {{MTR}} into stone for the same reason as Ash's Pikachu. J was then seen by a waterwheel, stealing an {{p|Absol}}. Before the other officers arrived as backup, Ash immediately confronted J, where the Pokémon Hunter took on Officer Jenny's {{p|Arcanine}} with Salamence and won. J immediately went to her airship with Ash, [[Jessie]] and [[James]], who called a truce with each other to rescue their Pokémon. Following a brief confrontation with J, they managed to sneak into her airborne base and rescue their Pokémon and all the others she had stolen. When part of her airship was damaged, she told her pilot to separate from the damaged part of the ship. When warned that some of her henchmen were still there, J did not care in the slightest. Those henchmen ended up falling to their near-deaths before being captured by Officer Jenny, while J remained at large.
[[File:J anime.png|thumb|220px|J's appearance in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
In ''[[DP045|Ill-Will Hunting!]]'', J was on a mission to steal a group of {{p|Shieldon}}. She was seen contacting her henchmen and [[J's client (DP071)|client]] about the Shieldon. J eventually found the Shieldon with Ash, {{ashfr}}, and {{Gary}}. Ash and Gary had a [[Double Battle]] with her, while {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Brock}} led the Shieldon to safety. However, one of the Shieldon fell, and J turned it to stone in order to steal it. J attempted to give the petrified Shieldon to her client, but Ash and Gary attacked the airbase which prevented her from doing so. Her client cut off the deal to obtain the Shieldon, since Officer Jenny was near. After telling Ash and his friends not to get in her way next time, she told her second-in-command to establish radio contact with their employer, in order to tell him that they would not be doing service with him again.

In ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)]]'', J was given the assignment to steal a [[Aura Sphere Riolu|special Riolu]] for her client. One of her henchmen informed J about their encounter with [[Kellyn]], Ash, Dawn, and Brock. Later, J found the group by a lake. After Ash and {{p|Riolu}} separated from the group, J went to a forest. She then proceeded to burn the forest using her Salamence's {{m|Flamethrower}}.

J continued to do so in ''[[DP072|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2)]]''. She was able to capture the Riolu, but Ash followed her onto the airship. J soon became aware of Ash's arrival and ordered Drapion to grab him as soon as he confronted her. Although Ash escaped from Drapion's grasp, J quickly ejected him from her ship. J then met up with her client and gave him the {{m|Aura Sphere|special}} Riolu. She left after receiving payment from him, but the Riolu was later rescued from the client, who was then arrested.

Sometime before ''[[DP129|Pillars of Friendship!]]'', J was given a request from one of her clients to catch a {{p|Regigigas}} and traveled to the [[Snowpoint Temple]]. After {{an|Brandon}} heard the news about the situation in the Snowpoint Temple, J had her henchmen work to prevent the [[Battle Pyramid]] from getting closer. Even though he and the group were able to narrowly defeat the henchmen's Pokémon, J already had her Salamence destroy the pillars guarding Regigigas. Despite Brandon and {{si|Maria}} warning J about not waking up Regigigas, she destroyed the last pillar, forcing Regigigas to awaken. When Regigigas began to rampage, J was able to leave the Snowpoint Temple. She watched as Brandon used [[Brandon's legendary giants|his Pokémon]] to calm Regigigas and then bound the group with {{p|Ariados}}'s String Shot. J went after the legendary giants during their rampage. She attempted to turn Regigigas to stone, but Brandon and his Pokémon jumped in the way to prevent it from happening. Regigigas destroyed J's bracelet and withdrew from the area when her client decided to cancel the deal.

[[File:J glasses sinking.png|thumb|left|250px|J's glasses shown outside the sinking ship]]

In ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', J was hired by [[Team Galactic]] to catch {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie}}, {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit}}, and {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf}}. In ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'', she proceeded to carry out the task of capturing them. Gary attempted to stop her from doing so with his {{TP|Gary|Umbreon}} and {{TP|Gary|Electivire}}, but [[Saturn's Toxicroak]] overpowered the two. J then dropped a Galactic Bomb into [[Lake Valor]] to force Azelf into the open. With the help of Team Galactic's {{p|Golbat}}, J was able to catch Azelf. This caused Uxie and Mesprit to appear. Although Uxie and Mesprit were putting up a good fight and dodging attacks from [[Mars's Purugly]] and [[Jupiter]]'s {{p|Skuntank}}, J captured the two of them as well.

Although she did succeed in capturing the {{an|lake guardians}}, her ship was hit by two {{m|Future Sight}} attacks used by Uxie and Mesprit directly before she captured them, which, in her overconfidence, she had forgotten. As a result, her ship crashed into [[Lake Valor]] and was sucked into a whirlpool while she and her crew members were still on board. Once the ship was underwater, the protective glass broke and the ship was flooded, causing it to explode. It is unknown if J, her Pokémon, or any of her crew died or survived.

She appeared briefly in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'' in {{TRT}}'s fantasy riding her Salamence.
{{left clear}}

==Character==
[[File:J and Ash.png|thumb|220px|J and Ash]]
J is ruthless, relentless, and cruel, willing to do anything to capture Pokémon for her clients, up to and including injuring innocent people or Pokémon. In her debut episode, she chose to drop some of her {{TP|J|henchmen}} to their potential deaths without hesitation or remorse, emphasizing her intensely independent, sociopathic, greedy, and callous nature. She has no honor, decency, or regard for any form of life - the only thing that matters to her is money. She is one of the very few characters (including the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]], [[Dr. Yung]], [[Grings Kodai]], and [[Alva]]) in {{aniseries|PTS}} who is purely evil.

J is also highly pragmatic. She is reluctant to harm Pokémon that she is trying to capture - as they would be less valuable to her clients - and she will forgo direct combat in favor of sneak attacks and mass destruction if the opportunity presents itself. This contributes to her high threat level in the series. However, she also tends to underestimate her opponents when on the verge of victory, which often leads to her defeat and ultimately ensures her (seemingly) final downfall.

Out of all of the characters that encountered her, she has a dislike for {{Ash}} the most as evidenced when he kept on interfering with her job and the fact that most of the encounters had Ash nearly killed or severely injured had it not been for the unlikely intervention of {{ashfr}} and Pokémon, and other characters supporting the protagonists.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of J's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=J
|pkmn=Salamence
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=J Salamence.png
|epnum=DP020
|epname=Mutiny in the Bounty!
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc={{p|Salamence}} is J's main Pokémon. It made its debut in ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty!]]'', along with its Trainer. It mostly serves as J's mode of transportation while she is not in her airship. It is also frequently used in battle.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=J
|pkmn=Ariados
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|img=J Ariados.png
|epnum=DP020
|epname=Mutiny in the Bounty!
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Takafumi Kawakami
|vaen=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Takafumi Kawakami
|desc={{p|Ariados}} is used by J to trap enemies, thus enabling J to steal her victims' Pokémon without any interference.

Ariados's only known move is {{m|String Shot}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=J
|pkmn=Drapion
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dark
|img=J Drapion.png
|epnum=DP020
|epname=Mutiny in the Bounty!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=When {{Ash}} first faced J's {{p|Drapion}}, J wanted to watch {{AP|Pikachu}}'s attacks in action so she could steal it. While Ash, [[Jessie]] and [[James]] were infiltrating J's fortress to rescue Pikachu and {{MTR}}, they were immediately spotted. Ash fought J's Drapion with his Aipom and Turtwig, but both Pokémon never stood a chance. Drapion didn't take damage from either Aipom or Turtwig's attacks, and struck the Pokémon with its Cross Poison.

In ''[[DP072|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2)]]'', J used her Drapion again in order to harm Ash without warning. It wrapped its claws tightly around Ash's midsection and began to squeeze him. Ash responded to this by kicking it in the face, making it one of the only Pokémon Ash ever intentionally hurt.

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

==Technology==
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|- style="background:#{{dragon color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | "Cannon"
! Stone
! Case
! Goggles
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Henchmen's vehicle
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:J bracelet.png|220px]]
| [[File:Regice stone.png|220px]]
| [[File:J Case.png|220px]]
| [[File:J glasses.png|220px]]
| [[File:J car.png|220px]]
|- style="background:#{{dragon color light}}"
! Airship
! Inside airship
! Invisibility
! Laser
! Liquid adhesive
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:J ship outside.png|220px]]
| [[File:J ship inside.png|220px]]
| [[File:J ship invisible.png|220px]]
| [[File:J ship laser.png|220px]]
| [[File:J ship gum.png|220px]]
|}

===Gadgets===
* J has what looks like some sort of cannon attached to her arm that is able to turn Pokémon and humans into stone. The effects are permanent unless Pokémon are placed in a special case or revived with {{m|Hidden Power}}. In ''[[DP129|Pillars of Friendship]]'', it was destroyed when Regigigas reflected her Salamence's {{m|Dragon Pulse}} back at her. The device had been repaired or replaced by the time the events of ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'' took place.
* She also has cases for those Pokémon turned to stone which can adjust how much the body is covered with stone.
* Her goggles also have many abilities, like detecting heat and {{m|camouflage}}d or {{m|transform}}ed Pokémon.

===Transportation===
* She has six-wheeled vans driven by her henchmen that can shoot out nets and have retractable arms.
* She travels throughout the Pokémon world in an airship. This ship is equipped with a stealth cloaking device that can render the ship invisible which helps in deterring pursuers, mounting surprise attacks, and making her business dealings more private and less vulnerable to outside interference. It is also capable of firing lasers from its front and has a bottom-mounted cannon that shoots a gum-like substance for restraining and capturing Pokémon.

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{dragon color}}|bordercolor={{dragon color light}}
|ja=本田貴子 ''[[Takako Honda]]''
|en=[[Sonny Dey]]
|ar=جمانة الزنجي ''Joumana Zonji''
|id=Jane Leisilla Zahara ([[DP150]])
|it=Daniela Fava
|cs=Jitka Moučková ([[DP020]]-[[DP045]]) Klára Šumanová ([[DP071]]-[[DP072]]) Jana Páleníčková ([[DP129]]-[[DP151]])
|fi=Elise Langenoja ([[DP020]]-[[DP045]]) Unknown voice actress ([[DP071]]-[[DP072]]) Hanna Kaila ([[DP129]]) Ella Pyhältö ([[DP150]]-[[DP151]])
|fr_eu=Marielle Ostrowski ([[DP071]]-[[DP072]])
|nl=Lotte Horlings
|no=Siv Klynderud
|pl=Joanna Węgrzynowska ([[DP019]]-[[DP045]]; [[DP129]]-[[DP151]]) Julia Hertmanowska ([[DP071]]-[[DP072]])
|pt_br=Letícia Quinto ([[DP020]], [[DP045]]) Silvia Suzy ([[DP071]]-[[DP072]]) Luciana Baroli ([[DP129]]) Elisa Villon ([[DP150]]-[[DP151]])
|es_la=Cristina Hernández ([[DP020]]-[[DP045]]) Yolanda Vidal ([[DP071]]-[[DP072]]) Maggie Vera ([[DP129]]-[[DP151]])
|es_eu=Pepa Castro
|sv=Jennie Jahns
}}

==Trivia==
*J is currently the only recurring human antagonist in the series to not be part of any evil organization, although she was hired by [[Team Galactic]] albeit not being an official member.

==In other languages==
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|cs=Lovkyně J
|da=
|nl=
|fi=
|fr=Chasseuse Pokémon J
|de=Jägerin J
|it=Cacciatrice J
|no=
|pl=Łowczyni J
|pt_br=
|pt_eu=
|ru=
|es=Cazadora Pokémon J
|sv=Jägaren J
}}

==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:J|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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Kellyn

2026-11-15T17:25:54Z

SpanskaFlugan: /* Voice actors */

{{Character Infobox
|color={{SoA color}}
|corecolor={{SoA color light}}
|bordercolor={{SoA color dark}}
|name=Kellyn
|jname=ハジメ
|tmname=Hajime
|text=fff
|image=Kellyn.png
|size=205px
|caption=Art from [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
|age=16 (''[[Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia|Pokémon Ranger: The Comic]]'')
|eyes=Blue
|hair=Brown
|gender=Male
|birthday=May 11 (''[[Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia|Pokémon Ranger: The Comic]]'')
|blood=B (''[[Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia|Pokémon Ranger: The Comic]]'')
|hometown=[[Chicole Village]] (original hometown unknown)
|region=[[Almia]] (originally [[Fiore]])
|relatives=Parents, younger sister
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{SoA color light}}
|gen={{gen|IV}}
|games={{pkmn|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}
|enva=N/A
|jpva=[[Motoko Kumai]] (''[[Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia|Pokémon Ranger: The Comic]]'')
|trainer=[[Pokémon Ranger (Ranger series)|Pokémon Ranger]], [[Player character]]
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{SoA color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon the Series]]''
|debut=''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1]]''
|enva=[[Sean Reyes]]
|jpva=[[Daisuke Sakaguchi]]
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{SoA color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia]]''
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}}
|}
'''Kellyn''' (Japanese: '''ハジメ''' ''Hajime'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}. He is the male [[player character]] in {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}.

==In the games==
Kellyn is the male playable character in [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]. His female counterpart is {{Ra|Kate}}. His original home is [[Fiore]], and he went on his own to [[Almia]] to become a Ranger. He is also declared the eleventh of twelve Rangers to become {{DL|Pokémon Ranger (Ranger series)|Top Rangers}} after the events in the [[Cargo Ship]]. He is also the youngest one.
Kellyn is also mentioned in the game {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}, during one of [[Murph]]'s flashback.

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background: #{{SoA color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:Kellyn Ranger Uniform.png|x220px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background: #{{SoA color light}}; width:170px; height:100px"| [[File:Almian Rangers.png|x220px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background: #{{SoA color light}}; width:170px; height:100px"| [[File:Kellyn anime art.png|x220px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background: #{{SoA color light}}; width:170px; height:100px"| [[File:Surfing Kellyn.jpg|x220px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| During Ranger School
| Alternate art with {{color2|fff|Kate (Ranger)|Kate}}
| Artwork from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
| Riding Empoleon
|}

===Sprites===
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|-
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| style="{{roundy|69px}} border: 2px solid #{{SoA color dark}}; background: #{{SoA color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Soa Kellyn st b.png]]
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|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| Front sprite during {{colorlink|Ranger School|fff}}
| Back sprite during Ranger School
| Front sprite as a {{colorlink|Pokémon Ranger (Ranger series)|fff|Pokémon Ranger}}
| Back sprite as a Pokémon Ranger
| Front sprite as a {{colorlink|Pokémon Ranger (Ranger series)#Top Rangers|fff|Top Ranger}}
| Back sprite as a Top Ranger
|}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
[[File:Kellyn anime.png|thumb|220px|Kellyn in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
Kellyn is ranked as a [[Pokémon Ranger (Ranger series)#Top Rangers|Top Ranger]] and carries a {{DL|Capture Styler|Vatonage Styler}}. He appeared in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|Part 2]]'' as a part of the [[Aura Sphere Riolu]] rescue mission.

In ''Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)'', Kellyn showed up to deflect Riolu's {{m|Aura Sphere}}, which had been directed at {{Ash}}. Kellyn was hesitant to accept help from Ash and {{ashfr}}, but he worked alongside them following [[Solana]]'s recommendation. While making a river crossing on a boat, Kellyn and the others were ambushed by a group of {{p|Sharpedo}} belonging to [[J's henchmen]]. After the boat was destroyed, Kellyn recruited a {{p|Floatzel}} to help him continue crossing the lake. He then became separated from Riolu after [[J's Salamence]] fired a {{m|Hyper Beam}} at the group, though Ash swam after Riolu.

In ''Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2)'', Kellyn recruited three {{p|Blastoise}} to put out a forest fire caused by Salamence. Later, he rescued Ash from a high fall from J's ship with a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Staraptor}}. He flew back to the group and continued their search for Riolu. With the help of Ash's [[Aura]]-sensing abilities, they were able to track Riolu down just as [[J]] was handing over Riolu to {{OBP|J's client|DP071|her client}}.

While {{an|Dawn}} and Brock took care of the client's henchmen, Ash and Kellyn went after the client himself. The two caught up to him in a cave. Despite him engineering several rock falls to keep them at bay, Kellyn used a {{p|Donphan}} to destroy them. He and Ash then confronted the client and defeated him in a battle to rescue Riolu. Afterwards, Kellyn returned Riolu to its caretaker.

====Character====
Kellyn is calm and collected on the job. He tends to rush into the danger, such as when when he first confronted the [[Aura Sphere Riolu]], and again when he used a {{p|Dodrio}} to run off a steep cliff to take on {{OBP|J's client|DP071}}'s {{p|Fearow}}.

====Pokémon====
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
=====Pokémon controlled via the [[Capture Styler]]=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kellyn
|pkmn=Ariados
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|img=Kellyn Ariados.png
|epnum=DP071
|epname=Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Kellyn caught an {{p|Ariados}} to take on some {{p|Crobat}} owned by [[J's henchmen]].

Ariados's only known move is {{m|String Shot}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kellyn
|pkmn=Nincada
|type1=Bug
|type2=Ground
|img=Kellyn Nincada.png
|epnum=DP071
|epname=Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Kellyn caught a {{p|Nincada}} to put out a pit trap for [[J's henchmen]].

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

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kellyn
|pkmn=Floatzel
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Kellyn Floatzel.png
|epnum=DP071
|epname=Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=This {{p|Floatzel}} was caught as a method of {{m|Surf|traveling on water}}.

Floatzel's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kellyn
|pkmn=Blastoise (×3)
|type1=Water
|img=Kellyn Blastoise.png
|cap=Kellyn's Blastoise
|epnum=DP072
|epname=Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2)
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Yohei Nishina
|vajp2=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Tsutomu Densaka
|vaen=
|desc=Kellyn caught these three {{p|Blastoise}} to put out a forest fire caused by [[J's Salamence]].

Blastoise's only known move is {{m|Rain Dance}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kellyn
|pkmn=Staraptor
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Kellyn Staraptor.png
|epnum=DP072
|epname=Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2)
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=After [[J]] ejected {{Ash}} from her airship, Kellyn {{m|Fly|flew}} on a {{p|Staraptor}} to save Ash from falling.

None of Staraptor's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kellyn
|pkmn=Dodrio (×4)
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|gender=female
|img=Kellyn Dodrio.png
|cap=Kellyn's Dodrio
|img2=Riding Dodrio.png
|cap2=Kellyn's Dodrio
|epnum=DP072
|epname=Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2)
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Kellyn caught four {{p|Dodrio}} as a method of transportation. He gave one each to Ash and {{ashfr}} to travel on.

Dodrio's only known move is {{m|Fury Attack}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kellyn
|pkmn=Donphan
|type1=Ground
|img=Kellyn Donphan.png
|epnum=DP072
|epname=Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2)
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Kellyn caught a {{p|Donphan}} to smash through any cave-ins caused by {{OBP|J's client|DP071}}'s {{p|Aggron}}. After catching up to him, Donphan was used to take on his Aggron with the teamwork of [[Ash's Pikachu]].

Donphan's known moves are {{m|Rollout}} and {{m|Horn Attack}}.}}

=====Befriended=====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Aura Sphere Riolu
|trainer=Kellyn
|pkmn=Riolu
|type1=Fighting
|img=Aura Sphere Riolu.png
|epnum=DP072
|epname=Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2)
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Chinami Nishimura
|desc=Kellyn met {{p|Riolu}} when it launched an {{m|Aura Sphere}} at Ash and his friends. Kellyn decides to help them return the Riolu to [[Lucario Kingdom|its kingdom]].}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{SoA color}}|bordercolor={{SoA color light}}
|ja=坂口大助 ''[[Daisuke Sakaguchi]]''
|en=[[Sean Reyes]]
|ar=محمد سامي ''Mohammad Sami''
|da=Mikkel Christiansen
|fi=Petrus Kähkönen
|fr_eu=Frédéric Meaux
|no=Tommy Karlsen
|pt_br=Raphael Ferreira
|es_eu=Álvaro de Juan
|pl=Wojciech Żołądkowicz
|cs=Vojtěch Hájek}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Kellyn Ranger PRB.png|thumb|left|200px|Kellyn in Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia]]
[[File:Kellyn Adventures Ranger School.png|thumb|266x266px|Kellyn as a Ranger School student]]

===Pokémon Adventures===
Kellyn is a major character in Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic. Here, Kellyn is a [[Pokémon Ranger (Ranger series)#Top Rangers|Top Ranger]] with an extreme hobby in collecting Ranger-related objects and photographic memory of every mission that any specific Ranger has done. He has great pride in his collection and gets very angry if it gets dirtied.

====''[[Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia]]''====
Kellyn first appears in the [[Vien Forest]] after a wildfire starts in the area. After recalling the very first time a Field Move was used by [[Sven]], he puts out the fire with a {{p|Blastoise}}. Soon after, he encounters [[Kate (Ranger)|Kate]], a newly appointed Top Ranger stationed that the Vien Base. After hearing that she saw his Ranger collection, Kellyn takes Kate to see the rest of it, but gets angry once he sees that she dirtied a copy of his [[Almia Times]] with her unclean hands. He decides to switch the magazine with a clean one, but notices a mysterious figure in the picture.

Later, once Kate receives her Fine Styler, she goes outside to find Kellyn practicing capturing Pokémon, something he has been doing after seeing the mysterious figure. After using a magnifying glass created by Kate, they enlarge the Almia Times and find that the figure was a {{p|Darkrai}} floating near the [[Altru Tower]]. They go to the tower and find [[Professor Hastings]] hanging from a steel girder on the tower. Kellyn rescues Hastings using a newly-captured {{p|Togekiss}} and {{p|Starly}}.

Soon after, they are the group is attacked by Heath of the [[Sinis Trio]]. Kellyn, Kate, and Hastings escapes by entering the tower's elevator, leaving Barlow and Crawford behind while they combat Heath's Pokémon. Upon exploring the tower, Kellyn and Kate confront Lavana and Ice, who have stolen the Tears of Princes from the [[Luminous Crystal]] and injured its guardian, Darkrai. Ice freezes the two with his {{p|Froslass}}, but thanks to Kate's technological skills, Kellyn's upgraded Styler becomes strong enough to break free of the ice.

They manage to retrieve the Tears, but find that their old teacher, [[Kincaid]], is really a member of Team Dim Sun and has Darkrai under his control. Kincaid reveals that with the Tears of the Princes removed, the Shadow Crystal corrupts Darkrai into an evil Pokémon. While pursing the escaped Kincaid, Kellyn breaks down once he realizes that nothing like this moment has happened in his records, thus making him unsure if they could succeed. Kate cheers him up by stating to forget the past, and sends Kellyn off to face Kincaid while she fights the remaining Pokémon alone.

With his and Kate's {{p|Pachirisu}}, Kellyn successfully captures Darkrai, freeing it from the Shadow Crystal's control. With Darkrai's help, Kellyn defeats Kincaid, foiling his plans in the process. With Kincaid defeated, Kate, Barlow, Crawford, and Hastings return with all three Tears recovered. They restore the Luminous Crystal back to its proper state and see Darkrai off as it flies to another region.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kellyn
|pkmn=Pachirisu
|type1=Electric
|img=Kellyn Pachirisu PRB.png
|img_size=150px
|epnum=PRV1
|epname=
|desc={{p|Pachirisu}} is Kellyn's Partner Pokémon. Pachirisu is the counterpart to Kate's Pachirisu, and they both ride on the shoulders of their human partners while holding their Capture Discs.

None of Pachirisu's moves are known.}}

=====Pokémon controlled via the [[Capture Styler]]=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kellyn
|pkmn=Blastoise
|type1=Water
|img=Kellyn Blastoise PRB.png
|epnum=PRV1
|epname=
|desc=Kellyn caught {{p|Blastoise}} to put out the fire in the [[Vien Forest]].

Blastoise can use the Rain Dance [[Field Move (Ranger)|Field move]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kellyn
|pkmn=Starly
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Kellyn Starly PRB.png
|epnum=PRV2
|epname=
|desc=Kellyn caught {{p|Starly}} while practicing capturing Pokémon. Later, he used it to prevent Professor Hastings from crashing with a small tornado.

None of Starly's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kellyn
|pkmn=Togekiss
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Kellyn Togekiss PRB.png
|epnum=PRV2
|epname=
|desc=Kellyn caught {{p|Togekiss}} to rescue Professor Hastings as he was about to fall off from a tower.

Togekiss can use the Cut [[Field Move (Ranger)|Field move]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kellyn
|pkmn=Huntail
|type1=Water
|img=Kellyn Huntail PRB.png
|epnum=PRV3
|epname=
|desc={{p|Huntail}} was swimming in a fish tank in the Altru Tower. It, along with a {{p|Qwilfish}} and {{p|Finneon}}, was affected by the Shadow Crystal's influence. After breaking his arm free from the ice that Ice trapped him in, Kellyn captured Huntail and used it to destroy the Gigaremo and Miniremo Ice and Lavana were planning to use.

Huntail can use the Crush [[Field Move (Ranger)|Field move]].}}

==Trivia==
* Kellyn shares his Japanese name with [[Primo]].
* In {{aniseries|PTS}}, Kellyn captured several Pokémon that share an [[List of Pokémon by evolutionary line|evolutionary line]] with {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} owned by {{Ash}}. Namely, he is shown commanding a {{p|Floatzel}}, a {{p|Staraptor}}, three {{p|Blastoise}}, and a {{p|Donphan}}, while Ash at the time owned a {{AP|Buizel}}, a {{AP|Staravia|Staraptor}}, a {{AP|Squirtle}}, and a {{AP|Donphan}}.
* Kellyn is the second male [[player character]] to meet Ash after [[Todd Snap]].
* Additionally, including {{spin-off games}}, Kellyn and Todd Snap are the only human player characters who don't wear any sort of headwear.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{SoA color}}; border:3px solid #{{SoA color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{SoA color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Language
! style="background:#{{SoA color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Name
! style="background:#{{SoA color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ハジメ ''Hajime''
| From 初め ''hajime'' (beginning; first)
|-
| English, Latin American Spanish
| Kellyn
| Possibly from ''clean''
|-
| German, European Spanish, French, Italian
| Primo
| From ''primo'' (Latin for "first")
|-
| Korean
| 창희 ''Changhui''
| From 창 (創) ''chang'' (begin)
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 創一 ''Chuàngyī''
| rowspan="3" | From 創 / 创 ''chuàng / chong'' (begin) and 一 ''yī / yāt'' (one)
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 創一 ''Chongyāt''
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 创一 ''Chuàngyī''
|-
| Vietnamese
| Hajime
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
{{player characters|SoA}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Rangers (Ranger Union)]]
[[Category:Animation characters]]
[[Category:Ranger: Shadows of Almia characters]]
[[Category:Characters with confirmed ages]]

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DP071

2026-11-15T17:19:10Z

SpanskaFlugan: /* In other languages */

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title_ja=ポケモンレンジャー！波導のリオル！！(前編) |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|dp|071}}
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBHspqMI_EE Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
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'''Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンレンジャー！波導のリオル！！(前編)''' ''Pokémon Ranger! The {{tt|Wave-Guiding|Aura}} Riolu!! (Part 1)'') is the 71st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 537th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It aired in Japan in a one-hour special on March 20, 2008, the day that {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}} was released. It and [[DP072]] were released on DVD in Japan on June 20, 2008. It aired in the United States on November 1, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

In the middle of the night, chaos breaks loose in an isolated research center as research subject RX-1, a Riolu, escapes with the help of several men and a getaway truck. But the men want to steal Riolu, not help it, so Riolu breaks out again and flees into the forest. The next day, nursing an injury, it encounters Ash and the gang, but mistakes them for more false friends and blasts Ash with Aura Sphere when he tries to help. Fortunately Kellyn, a Top Ranger from the Pokémon Rangers, catches up with Riolu. Kellyn is just in time to stop Pokémon Hunter J's minions from grabbing Riolu themselves; he uses his Vatonage Styler to recruit nearby Bug Pokémon to halt the thugs' kidnap attempt.

Now that everyone can relax, he explains that Riolu hails from the Paradise Kingdom, where it uses its special Aura powers to serve as the kingdom's guardian. Those powers strike a chord with Ash, who's able to sense mental images of Riolu's past. Riolu was kidnapped from its kingdom and is now on Pokémon Hunter J's target list, so Kellyn, together with Pokémon Ranger Solana and Officer Jenny, is here to save Riolu and get it back home. As proof of his good intentions, he brings Riolu a wooden carving made by the old man who raised it.

Hoping to evade Pokémon Hunter J, Kellyn teams up with our heroes to escort Riolu downriver toward a waiting recovery team. It's all for naught, though, as Pokémon Hunter J and her Salamence attack, forcing everyone to scatter. Ash manages to rescue Riolu and its prized carving from the water, but they wind up lost on a riverbank and cut off from the others, with Pokémon Hunter J's goons already searching the forest around them.

Ash and Riolu make a break for it, only to be spotted. Pokémon Hunter J coolly decides to flush them out into the open by burning down the forest around them, and Ash and Riolu escape the flames only to find themselves cornered by J and her Salamence. Are Ash and Riolu ever going to get out of this in one piece...?

==Plot==
[[File:Riolu anime.png|thumb|250px|Riolu having escaped from the research facility]]
A [[Aura Sphere Riolu|Riolu]], named RX1 by its captors, flees from explosions rocking a research facility. The kidnappers' {{p|Golem}} fires a {{m|Hyper Beam}} at the building, and they escape on a passing truck with their boss inside. Riolu is put in the back. As the truck is moving, Riolu uses its [[Aura]] abilities to overhear a discussion between its rescuers and [[J's client|their boss]]. They say that they tricked Riolu into thinking they would bring it home. Upon hearing it, Riolu uses {{m|Aura Sphere}} on the truck's back door to escape. The boss is impressed by Riolu’s power and orders his henchmen to go after Riolu immediately.

Later, {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Dawn}} encounter Riolu as they are passing through a forest, and find out it is hurt. When Ash tries to help it, Riolu attacks him with an Aura Sphere to defend itself. Brock is surprised, adding that Aura Sphere is usually learned after a Riolu evolves into a {{p|Lucario}}. Ash tries to help it again but Riolu prepares to attack him again. Unexpectedly, [[Kellyn]], a {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}, deflects the attack with his arm. Riolu soon runs off, with Kellyn following, and Ash’s impulsiveness leads the group into the pursuit. Watching from a tree, {{TRT}} is impressed by Riolu’s power and sets their sights on stealing it.

While looking for Riolu, Ash is startled as he is pulled into the bushes by the mysterious boy from earlier. Kellyn orders the group to keep quiet and points out that Riolu is in a nearby tree. He tells the group that Riolu only wants to go back home. [[J|Pokémon hunter J]]'s [[J's henchmen|thugs]] show up in their armored vehicles and attempt to steal Riolu. One of her henchman sends out a {{p|Crobat}}, lashing Riolu with a {{m|Wing Attack}} to knock it out of the tree. Ash comes out and orders {{AP|Pikachu}} to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Crobat dodges the attack before being struck down by Riolu’s Aura Sphere. Riolu leaps out from the shrubs and unleashes a fury of Aura Sphere on the henchmen, narrowly missing Ash and Pikachu. The henchmen respond by sending out their other Crobat, though Kellyn steps in. Throwing off his green cloak and connecting his {{DL|Capture Styler|Vatonage Styler}} to his wrist, the group realize that Kellyn is a Pokémon Ranger. Kellyn takes control of a nearby {{p|Ariados}} who wraps the henchmen's Pokémon in its {{m|String Shot}} and then he captures a {{p|Nincada}} and orders it to {{m|Dig}}, which traps the henchmen in a pitfall. Kellyn promptly releases the Pokémon he captured, thanking them for their assistance.

Next, Kellyn turns his attention to Riolu, showing it with a small wooden Riolu figurine. He explains to Riolu that there is nothing to fear as he returns the figurine into a pullstring bag and places around Riolu's neck. He picks up Riolu and tells the group to follow him, introducing himself to them as Kellyn, a Pokémon Ranger whose mission is to bring Riolu home. Kellyn uses a [[Super Potion]] to heal Riolu's wounded arm. Riolu approaches the nearby river and takes out the wooden figurine. Kellyn informs the group that the figurine is a gift from the man who raised him. Ash experiences a sudden vision of a house where Riolu receives the same wooden figurine from its Trainer. He approaches Riolu and reveals that Riolu used its Aura to create the vision. Upon hearing this, all react surprised and Kellyn explains the Aura is similar to a feeling and Ash's Aura is perfectly matched with that of Riolu's. Kellyn's Styler starts ringing, the caller being [[Solana]] who immediately recognizes Ash and Brock. She informs Kellyn that Ash will be a great asset to the mission. Solana informs informs them that she and [[Officer Jenny]] are currently headed for J's client's house. Kellyn thanks her for the confirmation and replies that he'll meet her at the agreed rendezvous point before signing off.

Kellyn and the group spot Hunter J's airship flying overhead, so they push forward and cross a lake by a boat being towed by {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{AP|Buizel}}. As they cross the lake, Kellyn explains that Riolu comes from the [[Lucario Kingdom]], where it will use its special Aura powers to serve as the kingdom's new guardian. Their boat is smashed by J's henchmen's {{p|Sharpedo}} who show up. A {{p|Floatzel}} jumps out of the water and Kellyn uses his Capture Styler to enlist its help. He orders Floatzel to take them to the shore but they are attacked by Sharpedo's {{m|Aqua Jet}}. In order to escape them, Pikachu shocks the Sharpedo with Thunderbolt before J and her {{TP|J|Salamence}} show up. The group proceeds to attack her, but Salamence deflects their attacks with {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Hunter J points her freezing bracelet at Riolu, so Kellyn has Floatzel use {{m|Water Gun}} to hit Salamence in its wing. After that, she fires a shot. Riolu manages to evade it, but drops the figurine in the water. Riolu swims after its memento, so Kellyn and others prepare to follow. Salamence uses Hyper Beam on the surrounding cliffs which break apart to stop Kellyn, Dawn and Brock in their tracks.

Meanwhile, Ash, Pikachu and Buizel continue following Riolu and the figurine. The figurine falls down a waterfall and Riolu is caught in the currents, and is dragged underwater. As Riolu drowns it recalls the moment it was captured by the scientists. It later wakes up to find itself lying down on the grass after being rescued by Ash, who gives it the wooden figurine. Pikachu hears Hunter J nearby, so he along with Ash, Buizel and Riolu run away but are spotted by Hunter J and her henchmen. The henchmen prepare to go after them, but Hunter J puts her own plan into motion. She has her Salamence use {{m|Flamethrower}} to set the forest alight, soon managing to trap Riolu and Ash in a ring of fire.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}} [[Kellyn]].
* Ash and {{an|Brock}} meet [[Solana]] again, while {{an|Dawn}} meets her for the first time.
* Dawn learns about Pokémon Rangers, and also learns that Ash can use [[Aura]].
* Ash and his friends meet [[Aura Sphere Riolu|a special Riolu]] that is capable of using {{m|Aura Sphere}}.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Kellyn]]
* {{OBP|J's client|DP071}}

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Riolu}}
* {{p|Floatzel}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Kellyn]]
* [[Solana]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[J]]
* [[J's henchmen]]
* {{OBP|J's client|DP071}}
* J's client's henchmen
* {{tc|Scientist}}
* Riolu's Trainer (flashback)

===Pokémon===
[[File:Riolu DVD.png|thumb|250px|Japanese DVD art]]
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Salamence}} ({{OP|J|Salamence}})
* {{p|Crobat}} ([[J's henchmen]]'s; ×3)
* {{p|Sharpedo}} ([[J's henchmen]]'s; ×4)
* {{p|Golem}} (client's henchman's)
* {{p|Drowzee}} ({{tc|Scientist}}'s; flashback)
* {{p|Riolu}} ([[Aura Sphere Riolu]]; debut)
* {{p|Floatzel}} (debut)
* {{p|Murkrow}} (×3)
* {{p|Nincada}}
* {{p|Ariados}}
* {{p|Vileplume}}
* {{p|Hoppip}} (×2)
* {{p|Skiploom}} (×4)
* {{p|Yanma}} (×2)
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Gloom}}
* {{p|Budew}}
* {{p|Chimchar}}
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Pidgey}} (×3)
* {{p|Pidgeotto}}
* {{p|Spearow}} (×2)
* {{p|Doduo}} (×2)
* {{p|Mankey}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}} (×2)
* {{p|Sunkern}}
* {{p|Nidorino}}
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
* {{p|Nidoran♂}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Vibrava}}
* {{p|Swablu}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Aura Sphere Riolu Bleeding.png|thumb|220px|Riolu bleeding]]
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}
* This episode, along with ''[[DP072|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2)]]'', is based on the mission {{DL|Ranger Net|Rescue Kidnapped Riolu!}} in {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}, which is explained by the appearance of the special [[Aura Sphere Riolu]] and [[Kellyn]].
* This episode marks one of the rare instances of an injury being seen in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, as seen when {{p|Riolu}} blasts out the back of the truck and hurts its arm in the process.
** This is also the only time in the animated series a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} is shown to have muscles.
* Solana's {{p|Plusle}} does not appear in this episode.
* Music from ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', and ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' are used as background music.
* The Japanese name is a reference to an alternate translation of the Japanese name of ''Lucario and the Mystery of Mew'': ''{{OBP|Mew|M08}} and the Wave Guiding Hero: {{OBP|Lucario|M08}}''.
* When the title ''[[DP073|Crossing Paths]]'' was revealed, several sources incorrectly believed it to be the English [[dub]] title for this episode.
* Details of the North American airing were made known by [[Nintendo Power]].
* This episode was preceded by ''[[DP081|Chim - Charred!]]'' in the English dub due to it being held off until the American release of {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}.
* This is one of the few episodes in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' where the English dub retains all of the Japanese version's music.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite the {{motto}} in this episode.
* {{Ash}}'s proficiency in the [[aura]] introduced in ''Lucario and the Mystery of Mew'' is referenced, making the movie [[canon]].
* This episode and [[DP072|the next one]] were adapted into the book [[The Lost Riolu]].

===Errors===
* In one scene of the Pokémon running from the forest as [[J]] commands {{TP|J|Salamence}} to use {{m|Flamethrower}} to set it on fire, a {{p|Sandshrew}}'s face turns completely yellow.
* When Ash is confronting J, J's left sleeve is colored the same as her jacket.
* In a still frame at the end of the episode, while dodging Salamence's Flamethrower, {{AP|Pikachu}}'s cheek is missing its red color.
* In the English dub, when Ash chases after [[Kellyn]] and {{p|Riolu}}, and {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Dawn}} tell Ash to wait, only Brock's voice can be heard.

<gallery>
DP071 error.png|Sandshrew's miscolored face
DP071 error 2.png|J's miscolored sleeve
DP071 error 3.png|Pikachu's miscolored cheek
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* This episode is preceded by ''[[DP082|Cream of the Croagunk Crop!]]'' in the {{pmin|Hindi|Hindi MarvelHQ}} [[dub]].

==In other languages==
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Crasher Wake

2026-11-14T17:12:15Z

SpanskaFlugan: /* Voice actors */

:''"Maxi" redirects here. For the head of [[Team Magma]], see [[Maxie]].
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{{Character Infobox
|color={{water color}}
|corecolor={{water color light}}
|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|name=Crasher Wake
|jname=マキシマム仮面
|tmname=Maximum Mask
|sloganline=The Torrential Masked Master!
|image=Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Crasher Wake.png
|size=240px
|caption=Artwork from {{2v2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl}}
|gender=Male
|eyes=Black
|hair=Gray
|hometown=[[Pastoria City]]
|region=[[Sinnoh]]
|relatives=Unknown
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{water color light}}
|trainer=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/8|BDSP}} [[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
|gen={{Gen|IV}}, {{Gen|V}}, {{Gen|VIII}}
|games={{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, Pearl|s}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}}, {{B2W2|Black 2, White 2}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl}} {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|counterpart=[[Crasher Wake (Masters)]]
|enva=[[Kyle Hebert]]<ref name="Kyle Hebert">[https://twitter.com/kylehebert/status/1167249450902925318 Kyle Hebert on Twitter]</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|jpva=Volcano Ōta ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})<ref>Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)</ref>
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{water color light}}
|member=[[Sinnoh League]]
|rank=Gym Leader
|domain=[[Pastoria Gym]]
|reward={{Badge|Fen}}
|specialty={{t|Water}} types
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{water color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon the Series]]''
|debut=''[[DP082|Cream of the Croagunk Crop!]]''
|enva=[[David Brimmer|Michael Alston Baley]]
|jpva=[[Tetsu Inada]]
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{water color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' ''[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]'' ''[[Pocket Monsters DP (Kosaku Anakubo)|Pocket Monsters DP]]
|debut=''[[PS364|A Skuffle with Skorupi]]'' ([[Pokémon Adventures|Adventures]]) ''[[DPA07|Dialga's Secret Keys!!]]'' ([[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!|DPA]]) ''[[PMDP07|Entry into Trainers' School]]'' ([[Pocket Monsters DP (Kosaku Anakubo)|PDP]])
}}
|}
'''Crasher Wake''' (Japanese: '''マキシマム{{ruby|仮面|かめん}}''' ''Maximum Mask''), otherwise known simply as '''Wake''' (Japanese: '''マキシ''' ''Maxi''), is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Pastoria City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Pastoria Gym]]. He hands out the {{Badge|Fen}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

==In the core series games==
Crasher Wake uses {{type|Water}} Pokémon in his battles. For defeating him, Trainers receive the {{Badge|Fen}}, {{TM|55|Brine}}, and are able to use {{m|Defog}}{{sup/4|DP}}{{sup/8|BDSP}}/{{m|Surf}}{{sup/4|Pt}} outside of battle. In addition, in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, if he is the fourth Gym Leader defeated, all Pokémon up to level 50 will obey their Trainer. Crasher Wake has a jovial, enthusiastic, and bombastic personality. Crasher Wake's strategy is nothing more than choosing moves that will make his battles more fun, and encourages everyone to not take battles too seriously, and to remember they're supposed to be fun. Crasher Wake uses the prize money he gets from competitive Pokémon battles to help the unfortunate. Crasher Wake has his Pokémon use Defog to keep the weather of Pastoria City clear.

He later appears in the [[Battle Zone]], talking to the {{player}}'s [[rival]], {{ga|Barry}}. The rival also mentions that Crasher Wake was born overseas. However, he speaks clearly, without any foreign accent. In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, Crasher Wake reveals that he was born and raised in the Sinnoh region, even though everyone thinks otherwise.

In {{v2|Platinum}}, he is first met when players try to enter [[Veilstone Gym]]. In Pastoria City, he sings his own theme song, and the {{ga|Barry|rival}} wants him to be his mentor (much to his dismay). Crasher Wake also acts when a Galactic Bomb goes off at the [[Great Marsh]]. On [[Stark Mountain]], he mentions that he'll be entering a tournament. Crasher Wake can also be battled again, like the other Sinnoh Gym Leaders, at the [[Battleground]]. His wrestling matches will occasionally be shown on the TV as part of the {{DL|Jubilife TV|Pokémon Variety Hour}}, which he always wins.

In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, he appears in the [[Celadon Department Store]] to give the player some [[Sinnoh first partner Pokémon]] [[Accessory|accessories]]. He can be found again on {{rt|47|Johto}}, overlooking a waterfall and singing his theme song.

In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, he appears on {{rt|18|Unova}}, staring out into the ocean. Once the player talks to him, he decides to head to [[Driftveil City]] and takes his leave. In Driftveil, he takes part in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. He can be faced in the [[Sinnoh Leaders Tournament|Sinnoh Leaders]], [[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]], and [[World Leaders Tournament]]s.

In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Crasher Wake also appears at the {{si|Battle Tower}}.

===Pokémon===
===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}====
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| sprite = Spr DP Crasher Wake.png
| prize = {{Pdollar}}3600
| class = Leader
| classlink = Gym Leader
| name = Wake
| location = Pastoria Gym
| game = DP
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0130
| pokemon = Gyarados
| gender = male
| level = 27
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Intimidate
| move1 = Brine | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Bite | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Dragon Rage | move3type = Dragon | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Swagger | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0195
| pokemon = Quagsire
| gender = male
| level = 27
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Ground
| ability = Damp
| move1 = Slam | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Mud Bomb | move2type = Ground | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Mud Sport | move3type = Ground | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Tail Whip | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0419
| pokemon = Floatzel
| gender = male
| level = 30
| type1 = Water
| ability = Swift Swim
| held = Sitrus Berry
| move1 = Brine | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Ice Fang | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Pursuit | move3type = Dark | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Swift | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
===={{game|Platinum}}====
=====Gym battle=====
Crasher Wake has two [[Hyper Potion]]s.
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| sprite = Spr Pt Crasher Wake.png
| prize = {{Pdollar}}4440
| class = Leader
| classlink = Gym Leader
| name = Wake
| location = Pastoria Gym
| game = Pt
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0130
| pokemon = Gyarados
| gender = male
| level = 33
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Intimidate
| move1 = Brine
| move1type = Water
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Waterfall
| move2type = Water
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Bite
| move3type = Dark
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Twister
| move4type = Dragon
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0195
| pokemon = Quagsire
| gender = male
| level = 34
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Ground
| ability = Damp
| move1 = Water Pulse
| move1type = Water
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Mud Shot
| move2type = Ground
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Rock Tomb
| move3type = Rock
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Yawn
| move4type = Normal
| move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0419
| pokemon = Floatzel
| gender = male
| level = 37
| type1 = Water
| ability = Swift Swim
| held = Sitrus Berry
| move1 = Brine
| move1type = Water
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Crunch
| move2type = Dark
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Ice Fang
| move3type = Ice
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Aqua Jet
| move4type = Water
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Rematch]]=====
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| sprite = Spr Pt Crasher Wake.png
| prize = {{Pdollar}}7800
| class = Leader
| classlink = Gym Leader
| name = Wake
| location = Battleground
| game = Pt
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0319
| pokemon = Sharpedo
| gender = male
| level = 61
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Dark
| ability = Rough Skin
| move1 = Night Slash | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Slash | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Aqua Jet | move3type = Water | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Endure | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0195
| pokemon = Quagsire
| gender = male
| level = 61
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Ground
| ability = Damp
| move1 = Surf | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Earthquake | move2type = Ground | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Stone Edge | move3type = Rock | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Yawn | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0419
| pokemon = Floatzel
| gender = male
| level = 63
| type1 = Water
| ability = Swift Swim
| move1 = Brine | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Crunch | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Ice Fang | move3type = Ice | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Aqua Jet | move4type = Water | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0130
| pokemon = Gyarados
| gender = male
| level = 62
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Intimidate
| move1 = Bite | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Avalanche | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Aqua Tail | move3type = Water | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Giga Impact | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0272
| pokemon = Ludicolo
| gender = male
| level = 65
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Grass
| ability = Swift Swim
| held = Sitrus Berry
| move1 = Surf | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Energy Ball | move2type = Grass | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Ice Beam | move3type = Ice | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Focus Blast | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}

===={{B2W2}}====
=====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]=====
Crasher Wake uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s, and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s. He will always lead with his signature Pokémon, {{p|Floatzel}}.

======[[Sinnoh Leaders Tournament]]======
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| sprite = Spr B2W2 Crasher Wake.png
| prize = 1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
| class = {{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
| classlink = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Wake
| location = Pokémon World Tournament
| game = B2W2
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0419
| pokemon = Floatzel
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Water
| ability = Swift Swim
| held = Liechi Berry
| move1 = Aqua Jet | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Ice Punch | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Focus Blast | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Bulk Up | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0395
| pokemon = Empoleon
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Steel
| ability = Torrent
| held = Petaya Berry
| move1 = Surf | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Blizzard | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Grass Knot | move3type = Grass | move3cat = Special
| move4 = FeatherDance | move4type = Flying | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0457
| pokemon = Lumineon
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Water
| ability = Swift Swim
| ability2 = Storm Drain
| held = Ice Gem
| move1 = Scald | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Icy Wind | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Special
| move3 = U-turn | move3type = Bug | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Rain Dance | move4type = Water | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0423
| pokemon = Gastrodon
| form = -West
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Ground
| ability = Sticky Hold
| ability2 = Storm Drain
| held = Apicot Berry
| move1 = Muddy Water | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Earth Power | move2type = Ground | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Stockpile | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Recover | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0195
| pokemon = Quagsire
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Ground
| ability = Damp
| ability2 = Water Absorb
| held = Rindo Berry
| move1 = Earthquake | move1type = Ground | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Aqua Tail | move2type = Water | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Curse | move3type = Ghost | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Rain Dance | move4type = Water | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0130
| pokemon = Gyarados
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Intimidate
| held = Wacan Berry
| move1 = Stone Edge | move1type = Rock | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Aqua Tail | move2type = Water | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Dragon Dance | move3type = Dragon | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Outrage | move4type = Dragon | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
======[[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]]/[[World Leaders Tournament]]======
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| sprite = Spr B2W2 Crasher Wake.png
| prize = 1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
| class = {{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
| classlink = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Wake
| location = Pokémon World Tournament
| game = B2W2
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0419
| pokemon = Floatzel
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Water
| ability = Swift Swim
| held = Life Orb
| move1 = Aqua Jet | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Ice Punch | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Focus Blast | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Bulk Up | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0395
| pokemon = Empoleon
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Steel
| ability = Torrent
| held = Petaya Berry
| move1 = Hydro Pump | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Blizzard | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Grass Knot | move3type = Grass | move3cat = Special
| move4 = FeatherDance | move4type = Flying | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0272
| pokemon = Ludicolo
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Grass
| ability = Swift Swim
| ability2 = Rain Dish
| held = Leftovers
| move1 = Hydro Pump | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Giga Drain | move2type = Grass | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Focus Blast | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Rain Dance | move4type = Water | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0423
| pokemon = Gastrodon
| form = -West
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Ground
| ability = Sticky Hold
| ability2 = Storm Drain
| held = Rindo Berry
| move1 = Surf | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Earth Power | move2type = Ground | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Blizzard | move3type = Ice | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Counter | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0062
| pokemon = Poliwrath
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Water Absorb
| ability2 = Damp
| held = Salac Berry
| move1 = Waterfall | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Focus Punch | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Ice Punch | move3type = Ice | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Hypnosis | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0130
| pokemon = Gyarados
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Intimidate
| held = Wacan Berry
| move1 = Aqua Tail | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Earthquake | move2type = Ground | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Outrage | move3type = Dragon | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Dragon Dance | move4type = Dragon | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
===={{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}====
=====Gym battle=====
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| sprite = VSCrasher Wake BDSP.png
| size = 90px
| prize = {{Pdollar}}3,840
| class = Gym Leader
| name = Wake
| location = Pastoria Gym
| game = BDSP
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0130
| pokemon = Gyarados
| gender = male
| level = 27
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Intimidate
| held = Wide Lens
| move1 = Brine | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Ice Fang | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Crunch | move3type = Dark | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Flail | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0195
| pokemon = Quagsire
| gender = male
| level = 27
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Ground
| ability = Damp
| held = Damp Rock
| move1 = Rain Dance | move1type = Water | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Haze | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Mud Shot | move3type = Ground | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Scald | move4type = Water | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0419
| pokemon = Floatzel
| gender = male
| level = 30
| type1 = Water
| ability = Swift Swim
| held = Sitrus Berry
| move1 = Brine | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Ice Fang | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Bite | move3type = Dark | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Aqua Jet | move4type = Water | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Rematch]]=====
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| sprite = VSCrasher Wake BDSP.png
| size = 90px
| prize = {{Pdollar}}8,928
| class = Gym Leader
| name = Wake
| location = Pastoria Gym
| game = BDSP
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0186
| pokemon = Politoed
| gender = male
| level = 68
| type1 = Water
| ability = Drizzle
| held = Damp Rock
| move1 = Surf | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Ice Beam | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Focus Blast | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Perish Song | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0230
| pokemon = Kingdra
| gender = male
| level = 68
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Dragon
| ability = Swift Swim
| held = Chesto Berry
| move1 = Hydro Pump | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Dragon Pulse | move2type = Dragon | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Ice Beam | move3type = Ice | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Rest | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0272
| pokemon = Ludicolo
| gender = male
| level = 68
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Grass
| ability = Swift Swim
| held = Sitrus Berry
| move1 = Energy Ball | move1type = Grass | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Hydro Pump | move2type = Water | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Substitute | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Teeter Dance | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0367
| pokemon = Huntail
| gender = male
| level = 70
| type1 = Water
| ability = Swift Swim
| held = Focus Sash
| move1 = Crunch | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Aqua Tail | move2type = Water | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Ice Fang | move3type = Ice | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Shell Smash | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0130
| pokemon = Gyarados
| gender = male
| level = 70
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Intimidate
| held = Wacan Berry
| move1 = Aqua Tail | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Stone Edge | move2type = Rock | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Earthquake | move3type = Ground | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Dragon Dance | move4type = Dragon | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0419
| pokemon = Floatzel
| gender = male
| level = 72
| type1 = Water
| ability = Swift Swim
| held = Life Orb
| move1 = Aqua Tail | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Brick Break | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Crunch | move3type = Dark | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Ice Fang | move4type = Ice | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Battle Tower=====
======Master Class Single Battles (Rank 4)======
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| sprite = VSCrasher Wake 2 BDSP.png
| size = 90px
| prize = 12 {{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
| class = Gym Leader
| name = Wake
| location = Battle Tower (Sinnoh)
| locationname = Battle Tower
| game = BDSP
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Lop/facility8/head|{{water color light}}|{{water color}}|{{water color}}}}
{{lop/facility/rowhead|Team A}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|260|Swampert|Torrent|Rindo Berry|Earthquake|Ground|Waterfall|Water|Rock Tomb|Rock|Avalanche|Ice|207|178|111|81|110|80}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|245|Suicune|Pressure|Chesto Berry|Scald|Water|Ice Beam|Ice|Calm Mind|Psychic|Rest|Psychic|207|72|183|110|136|105}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|419|Floatzel|Water Veil|King's Rock|Aqua Jet|Water|Waterfall|Water|Ice Beam|Ice|Focus Blast|Fighting|160|126|75|137|63|183}}
{{lop/facility/rowhead|Team B}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|186|Politoed|Drizzle|Damp Rock|Scald|Water|Ice Beam|Ice|Earth Power|Ground|Perish Song|Normal|197|72|96|110|167|90}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|348|Armaldo|Swift Swim|Focus Sash|X-Scissor|Bug|Stone Edge|Rock|Earthquake|Ground|Knock Off|Dark|151|177|120|67|100|106}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|272|Ludicolo|Swift Swim|Life Orb|Hydro Pump|Water|Energy Ball|Grass|Ice Beam|Ice|Focus Blast|Fighting|156|67|90|156|120|122}}
{{lop/facility/rowhead|Team C}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|279|Pelipper|Drizzle|Choice Scarf|Hydro Pump|Water|Hurricane|Flying|Ice Beam|Ice|U-turn|Bug|136|49|120|161|90|117}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|212|Scizor|Technician|Choice Band|Bullet Punch|Steel|Quick Attack|Normal|Superpower|Fighting|U-turn|Bug|175|200|123|54|100|85}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|230|Kingdra|Swift Swim|Life Orb|Hydro Pump|Water|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Hurricane|Flying|Flash Cannon|Steel|150|90|115|161|115|137}}
{{lop/facility/foot|{{water color light}}}}
{{Party/end}}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Crasher Wake (Masters)}}
Crasher Wake forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Floatzel}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Crasher Wake became a playable sync pair since the game's release.

{{PairDex/h|Water}}
{{PairDex|033|Crasher Wake|trainerlink=Crasher Wake (Masters)#Floatzel|trainerimg=Crasher Wake|0419|Floatzel|gender=male|Water|Grass|Tech|3EX|Sync Pair Scout}}
|}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; overflow:hidden;" | [[File:Sticker Template Crasher Wake Background.png|x250px]]
|-
| Official artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}} by {{color2|000|Ken Sugimori}}<ref>[[a:File:CrasherWakeForbiddenLight104.jpg|Crasher Wake (Forbidden Light 104))]]</ref>
| {{color2|000|Sticker}} Template background from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}

===Sprites and models===
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr DP Crasher Wake.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Pt Crasher Wake.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Crasher Wake.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSCrasher Wake.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}"| [[File:VSCrasher Wake BDSP.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}"| [[File:VSCrasher Wake 2 BDSP.png|100px]]
|-
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| VS sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| VS model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| {{color2|000|Battle Tower (Sinnoh)|Battle Tower}} VS model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Crasher Wake IV OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Crasher Wake OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:60px"| [[File:Badge Case Crasher Wake IV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:60px"| [[File:Crasher Wake BDSP OD.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:60px"| [[File:Badge Case Crasher Wake VIII.png|100px]]
|-
| colspan="2" | Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| Sprite from the {{color2|000|Badge|Badge Case}} from {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Overworld model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| Sprite from the {{color2|000|Badge|Badge Case}} from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Crasher Wake/Quotes}}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
[[File:Crasher Wake anime.png|thumb|250px|Crasher Wake and his Pokémon in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
====''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl''====
Crasher Wake debuted in ''[[DP082|Cream of the Croagunk Crop!]]'', where he met {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} in front of his [[Pastoria Gym|Gym]]. However, he informed them that he couldn't battle that day because he was going to be one of the judges of the [[Pastoria Croagunk Festival]]. He encouraged {{ashfr|the group}} to attend the festival and they rushed to reach the [[Great Marsh]] [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|train]]. Crasher Wake ran off once the train arrived at the next station, leaving Ash and his friends behind, but they were soon reunited at the festival grounds. After the festival, Crasher Wake said that [[Ash's Pikachu]] seemed to be a strong Pokémon after the latter defeated {{TRT}}, and said he would be happy to battle him the next day.

The [[DP083|following day]], Ash had a three-on-three [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Crasher Wake. Much to Crasher Wake's surprise, Pikachu quickly took his {{p|Gyarados}} out with a midair {{m|Volt Tackle}}. He sent out {{p|Quagsire}} next, while Ash substituted Pikachu for {{AP|Turtwig}} to overcome Quagsire's immunity to {{type|Electric}} attacks. Ash quickly recalled Turtwig to avoid a second {{m|Mud Bomb}} and sent out {{AP|Buizel}}. Quagsire was soon defeated after its {{m|Ice Beam}} froze Buizel's {{m|Aqua Jet}} into a hardened projectile. Buizel then took on Crasher Wake's final Pokémon, {{p|Floatzel}}, in a match of speed and power. Ash later recalled Buizel after it became {{status|Confusion|confused}} from a {{m|Water Pulse}} attack, so Pikachu was called back out. Pikachu was soon partially frozen by Floatzel's {{m|Ice Fang}}. Buizel then returned to the battlefield after recovering from its confusion, and it knocked Floatzel out with a close-range Water Pulse, earning Ash the {{Badge|Fen}}.

Crasher Wake reappeared briefly in a flashback in ''[[DP178|For the Love of Meowth!]]''.

====[[Pokémon movie]]s====
Crasher Wake makes a cameo in the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

====Character====
Crasher Wake is a lively person with a booming voice. He has trained his Pokémon to have an increased stamina to take even powerful attacks like {{m|Giga Impact}} without sustaining much damage. Crasher Wake uses his [[Pastoria Gym|Gym]]'s water-based battlefield as another defense tactic, allowing his Pokémon to remain concealed and ambush the opponent's Pokémon in the process.

====Pokémon====
{{MissingInfo|1|java|scope=section}}
This listing is of Crasher Wake's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Crasher Wake
|pkmn=Gyarados
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Crasher Wake Gyarados.png
|epnum=DP083
|epname=A Crasher Course in Power!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc={{p|Gyarados}} was the first Pokémon used by Crasher Wake during the [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}}; he went up against {{AP|Pikachu}}. Gyarados withstood a direct {{m|Thunderbolt}} from Pikachu, but was defeated when Pikachu used the speed he gained during his free-fall to perform a devastating {{m|Volt Tackle}}.

He reappeared briefly in [[Mamie]]'s flashback in ''[[DP178|For the Love of Meowth!]]''.

Gyarados's known moves are {{m|Dragon Rage}} and {{m|Bite}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Crasher Wake
|pkmn=Quagsire
|type1=Water
|type2=Ground
|img=Crasher Wake Quagsire.png
|epnum=DP083
|epname=A Crasher Course in Power!

|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach
|desc=Crasher Wake used {{p|Quagsire}} as his second Pokémon during his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}}. It proved itself to be very tricky, able to counteract {{AP|Turtwig}}'s high speed with its excellent hearing. Quagsire's attacks were perfectly suited to combat its weakness to {{type|Grass}} moves, and Ash was forced to recall it.

Quagsire next went up against {{AP|Buizel}}, and although Quagsire was able to absorb {{p|Buizel}}'s {{m|Sonic Boom}}s with its bulky body, it was knocked out by the sheer force of [[Moves not in the Pokémon games|Ice Aqua Jet]].

It reappeared briefly in [[Mamie]]'s flashback in ''[[DP178|For the Love of Meowth!]]''.

Quagsire's known moves are {{m|Mud Bomb}}{{tt|*|Sludge Bomb in the dub}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Crasher Wake
|pkmn=Floatzel
|type1=Water
|img=Crasher Wake Floatzel.png
|gender=male
|epnum=DP083
|epname=A Crasher Course in Power!
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc={{p|Floatzel}} is Crasher Wake's main Pokémon. He was introduced right after [[Ash's Buizel]] got into a fight with {{AP|Pikachu}}. Upon seeing his evolved form, Buizel became hyped up for the impending {{pkmn|battle}} and a chance to prove himself to Ash.

Floatzel seems to know many different defensive techniques to guard himself from attacks, such as inflating the flotation sac around his body and blocking with his fin. He also knows a variety of different and powerful moves, adding to his artillery of defense. Crasher Wake claimed that {{p|Floatzel}} is powerful enough to endure even a {{m|Giga Impact}} by using his flotation sac. At one point, Floatzel used his flotation sac to reflect Buizel's {{m|Water Pulse}} back at him, confusing him in the process. Later in the battle, Floatzel used Ice Fang to freeze part of Pikachu's back. Despite all this, he lost to Buizel after a Water Pulse that sent Floatzel crashing into the ceiling and getting knocked out.

He reappeared briefly in flashbacks in ''[[DP178|For the Love of Meowth!]]'' and ''[[DP180|League Unleashed!]]''; as well as making a brief appearance alongside Crasher Wake during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

Floatzel's known moves are {{m|Razor Wind}}, {{m|Bulk Up}}, {{m|Whirlpool}}, and {{m|Ice Fang}}.}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{water color}}|bordercolor={{water color light}}
|ja=稲田徹 ''[[Tetsu Inada]]''
|en=[[David Brimmer|Michael Alston Baley]]
|ar=سام غصن ''Sam Ghosen''
|nl=Frans Limburg
|pt_br=Sidney Lilla
|fi=Aku Laitinen
|fr_eu=Daniel Nicodème
|it=Matteo Zanotti
|es_la=Raúl Anaya
|es_eu=Roberto Encinas
|pl=Jakub Szydłowski
|cs=Vojtěch Hájek
}}

===GOTCHA!===
Crasher Wake briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters DP===
Crasher Wake appeared in a flashback in [[PMDP07]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Maylene Wake Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Crasher Wake in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Crasher Wake unmasked Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Crasher Wake without his mask]]
Like in the games, Crasher Wake pays for the facilities and maintenance of [[Pastoria City]] with the prize money he earns. He has his own theme song.

====History====
=====Past=====
Crasher Wake trained with [[Palmer]] when they were younger, as seen in a flashback in ''[[PS438|Alternate Dimension Showdown VIII]]''.

====={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}=====
Crasher Wake is introduced in ''[[PS364|A Skuffle with Skorupi]]''. {{adv|Platinum}} begins to battle him for the {{Badge|Fen}} in ''[[PS365|Crafty Carnivine]]''; their battle concludes in ''[[PS366|Floatzel and Jetsam]]'', during which [[Platinum's Empoleon]] is able to defeat his Floatzel, only to lose to Quagsire. Afterwards, the [[Tru|Torterra]] she borrowed from {{adv|Diamond}} defeats the second Pokémon with its {{m|Giga Drain}} when Wake concluded Platinum drowned, only to rise back up from the other side and counterattack. Afterwards, he is impressed by Platinum's adaptability and awards her the Fen Badge.

Later, he reappears in [[Lake Valor]] to save [[Rad Rickshaw]] and {{adv|Pearl}} after the Galactic Bomb's explosion dried the lake, and [[Saturn]] defeated the latter. He then had his {{p|Quagsire}} and {{p|Floatzel}} to refill the lake using {{m|Rain Dance}}. Soon, after the boy recovers, Wake coaches him to catch a Floatzel much like his own (after noting that he wouldn't give him ''his''), but when he proves unable, instead tells Pearl to try his luck with the weaker {{p|Buizel}}, which he succeeds in. However, having grown intensely distrustful of humans after the incident, it turned out very disobedient, prone to often attack its owner rather than fight for him. Once Pearl managed to catch two more Pokémon, Crasher Wake promised to make him his own theme song.

Later, Wake, along with [[Candice]] and [[Maylene]], joins the fight against the Team Galactic Commanders on the [[Spear Pillar]]. Wake and [[Gardenia]] team up to face [[Mars]], emerging victorious and attempting to fight [[Cyrus]] before he can finish his ritual. Due to a rift in space-time, they are forced to use the Sinnoh Underground to get to Cyrus, but they manage to come up right at the exact spot he was in.

All the Gym Leaders attempt to stop Cyrus's plan by breaking one of his [[Red Chain]]s. Though a difficult struggle, they manage to succeed, but they bring upon Cyrus's wrath in the process and are defeated. After the final battle with Cyrus ends, Wake and the other Gym Leaders were taken to a hospital due to their heavy injuries.

====={{MangaArc|Platinum}}=====
While Wake recovered from his injuries, Pearl finally managed to hear a theme song he made for him through a music player.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{anchor|Gyarados 2}}{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Crasher Wake
|pkmn=Gyarados
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Wake Gyarados Adventures.png
|epnum=PS364
|epname=A Skuffle with Skorupi
|desc={{p|Gyarados}} was very briefly seen during his presentation, where he was riding on it. It was not used in the Gym match against Platinum.

None of Gyarados's moves are known.}}

{{anchor|Floatzel 2}}{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Crasher Wake
|pkmn=Floatzel
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Wake Floatzel Adventures.png
|epnum=PS364
|epname=A Skuffle with Skorupi
|desc={{p|Floatzel}} was the first Pokémon sent against Platinum, going up against her {{TP|Platinum|Empoleon}} in the Gym's pool. Both Pokémon demonstrated great speed, but Floatzel was eventually hit by a {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, sending him flying and defeating him.

He later reappeared with Quagsire in ''[[PS400|Bogging Down Quagsire]]'', where both used Rain Dance to fill up the dried-up [[Lake Valor]].

Floatzel's known moves are {{m|Aqua Jet}} and {{m|Rain Dance}}, and his Ability is {{a|Swift Swim}}.}}

{{anchor|Quagsire 2}}{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Crasher Wake
|gender=male
|pkmn=Quagsire
|type1=Water
|type2=Ground
|img=Wake Quagsire Adventures.png
|epnum=PS364
|epname=A Skuffle with Skorupi
|desc={{p|Quagsire}} was the second and last Pokémon chosen by Wake to go against Platinum and her {{TP|Platinum|Empoleon}}. Both Pokémon started by using Blizzard, and kept using it until Empoleon collapsed from exhaustion. Quagsire next faced {{adv|Diamond}}'s {{p|Torterra}}, [[Tru]]. After tossing it into the pool, Quagsire prepared to attack Tru as soon as he surfaced. However, Platinum surprised Wake by swimming behind him before surfacing, allowing Tru to defeat Quagsire with {{m|Giga Drain}}, thus making Platinum the winner.

Quagsire later reppeared with Floatzel in ''[[PS400|Bogging Down Quagsire]]'', where both used Rain Dance to fill up the dried-up [[Lake Valor]].

Quagsire's known moves are {{m|Blizzard}} and {{m|Rain Dance}}, and his Ability is {{a|Damp}}.}}

=====Status unknown=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Crasher Wake
|pkmn=Lumineon
|img=Wake Lumineon Adventures.png
|type1=Water
|epnum=PS438
|epname=The Final Dimensional Duel VIII
|desc=As a young Trainer, Crasher Wake was shown using a {{p|Lumineon}} in a battle against [[Palmer]]. It is unknown if he still has it.

Lumineon's only known move is {{m|Aqua Tail}}.}}

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[File:Crasher Wake DPA.png|thumb|200px|Crasher Wake in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]
He makes a brief cameo in ''[[DPA07|Dialga's Secret Keys]]'', where he is defeated by [[Hareta]]. In ''[[DPA11|The Legendary Pokémon, Captured]]'' Wake and other Gym Leaders appear at Lake Valor saying they will take care of things there and that he should worry about protecting the legendary Pokémon. He appears in ''[[DPA12|A Battle Of Wills]]'' as Byron comes to, he asks Wake what's going on to find that Hareta is battling Saturn. In ''[[DPA13|The Battle Rages On]]'', Wake is amazed by the size of the wave made by [[Hareta's Piplup]]. In ''[[DPA37|Gathering of the Legendary Pokémon]]'', he along with the other Gym Leaders and Sinnoh Elite Four head to the Galactic HQ to take on the remaining Team Galactic grunts.

====Pokémon====
{{anchor|Gyarados 3}}{{TrainerPoké
|width=74
|trainer=Crasher Wake
|pkmn=Gyarados
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Crasher Wake Gyarados DPA.png
|epnum=DPA11
|epname=The Legendary Pokémon, Captured
|desc={{p|Gyarados}} is the only known Pokémon Crasher Wake has. It was used in Hareta's Gym battle against the Gym leader where it was shown to be defeated by his Piplup. Later, it was one of the Pokémon that took on [[Team Galactic]].

None of Gyarados's moves are known.}}

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

{{cardlist/header|Crasher Wake's Pokémon|Water|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Floatzel GL (Rising Rivals 4)|Floatzel]] {{SP|GL}}|type=Water|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=4/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=019/090}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Quagsire GL (Rising Rivals 76)|Quagsire]] {{SP|GL}}|type=Water|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Common|ennum=76/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Common|jpnum=015/090}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Floatzel GL LV.X (Rising Rivals 104)|Floatzel]] {{SP|GL}} [[Floatzel GL LV.X (Rising Rivals 104)|LV.X]]|type=Water|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Rare Holo LV.X|ennum=104/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Rare Holo LV.X|jpnum=020/090}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Water}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Forbidden Light|Crasher Wake|104}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Forbidden Light|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=104/131|jpsetlink=Ultra Force|jpset=Ultra Force|jpnum=046/050|enset2=Forbidden Light|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=129/131|jpset2=Ultra Force|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=056/050}}
{{cardlist/footer|Water}}

==Trivia==
* His Japanese Leader title is {{tt|ウォーター　ストリーム　マスクマン|Water Stream Maskman}}.
* Crasher Wake's use of his prize money to help the disadvantaged is a common cliché in tales of fictional {{wp|Lucha libre|luchadores}}, inspired by the real-life luchador {{wp|Fray Tormenta}}.
* Crasher Wake is a {{type|Water}} {{pkmn|Trainer}} with a {{wp|Professional wrestling|pastime involving fighting}}, in contrast with [[Brawly]], a {{type|Fighting}} Trainer with a {{wp|Surfing|pastime involving water}}.
* In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]] (but not in {{game|Platinum}}), a non-player character says that Crasher Wake uses {{m|Defog}} for the people in [[Pastoria City]]. However, in all core series games (including regular Gym battles and [[battle facility|battle facilities]]), none of his Pokémon has this move.
** In the core series games, the Pokémon that Crasher Wake uses in regular Gym battles are unable to learn Defog at all. Some of his other Pokémon are able to learn this move: {{p|Empoleon}} and {{p|Lumineon}} in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] from {{B2W2}}; {{p|Pelipper}} and {{p|Scizor}} in the {{si|Battle Tower}} from [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]].
* With the release of {{game|Platinum}}, the order of three Gym battles in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} is shifted: instead of being fourth, Crasher Wake is now fifth in the lineup.
* Crasher Wake is the first [[Sinnoh]] Gym Leader whom Ash defeated in the first match.
* Crasher Wake is the only Gym Leader who doesn't present himself with his real name, but rather his stage name.
* In {{aniseries|DP}}, like some other characters in the series, he has a catchphrase he uses when calling out a Pokémon: "On the water".
* In {{game4|SMUSUM}}, a {{tc|Sightseer}} on {{rt|8|Alola}} [[List of cross-generational references|mentions]] Crasher Wake, wondering who would win in a matchup between him and [[Professor Kukui|the Masked Royal]].

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{water color}}; border:3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| マキシ''Maxi'' マキシマム仮面 ''Maximum Kamen''
| From the orchid genus ''{{wp|Maxillaria}}'', ''maximum'', and 仮面 ''kamen'' (mask)
|-
| English
| Crasher Wake
| From ''crashing wave'' and ''{{wp|Wake (physics)|wake}}'' (set of triangular waves left by something traveling through water)
|-
| German
| Wellenbrecher Marinus
| From ''Wellenbrecher'' (breakwater) and ''marinus'' (Latin for "marine")
|-
| European Spanish
| Mananti el Destructor
| From ''manantial'' ({{wp|Spring (hydrology)|spring}}) and ''destructor'' (destroyer)
|-
| Latin American Spanish
| Super-Wake
| From his English name and ''super''
|-
| French
| Lovis le Teigneux
| From ''l'eau'' (the water) and ''teigneux'' (nasty)
|-
| Italian
| Omar il Distruttore
| From ''mare'' (sea) and ''distruttore'' (destroyer)
|-
| Korean
| 맥실러 ''Maxiller'' 맥시멈가면 ''Maximum Gamyeon''
| From the genus ''Maxillaria'', ''maximum'', and 가면 (假面) ''gamyeon'' (mask)
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 吉憲 ''Jíxiàn'' / ''Gāthin'' 極限假面 ''Jíxiàn Jiǎmiàn'' / ''Gikhaan Gámihn''
| rowspan="2" | From a homophone of 極限 ''jíxiàn / gikhaan'' (maximum limit) and 假面 ''jiǎmiàn / gámihn'' (mask)
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 吉宪 ''Jíxiàn'' 极限假面 ''Jíxiàn Jiǎmiàn''
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 極限幪面俠 ''Gikhaan Mùhngmihnhaahp''<ref group=n>[[Pokémon animated series]] (TVB dub)</ref>
| From 極限 ''gikhaan'' (maximum limit) and 幪面俠 ''mùhngmihnhaahp'' (masked man)
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Demolidor Wake<ref group=n>Pokémon TCG, [[Pokémon Adventures]] ([[Pokémon Adventures volume 37|Volume 37]] onwards)</ref> Wake, o Demolidor<ref group=n>Pokémon Adventures ([[PS364]]-[[PS402]])</ref> O Montanha<ref group=n>{{aniseries|PTS}}</ref>
| From his English name and ''demolidor'' (demolisher) From his English name and ''demolidor'' (demolisher) From ''O Montanha'' (The Mountain)
|-
| Indonesian
| Weik
| From ''wake''
|-
| Polish
| Crasher Wake<ref group=n>Pokémon animated series (season [[S13|13]])</ref> Wake "Stalowa Pięść"<ref group=n>Pokémon animated series (season [[S11|11]])</ref>
| Same as his English name From his English name and ''Stalowa Pięść'' (Steel Fist)
|-
| Russian
| Громила Уэйк ''Gromila Ueyk''<ref group=n>Pokémon animated series ([[DP084]])</ref> Крашер Уейк ''Krasher Ueyk''<ref group=n>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170713062934/http://www.pokemon.com/ru/pokemon-episodes/11_28-samyi-luchshii-krogank/ Самый лучший Кроганк! | Смотреть Покемон ТВ (Pokémon TV summary)] (archived)</ref>
| From his English name and громила ''gromila'' (thug) Transcription of his English name
|-
| Vietnamese
| Max Mặt nạ Maximum
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
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===Notes===
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==References==
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==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Crasher Wake|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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Hamilton

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[[File:Hamilton.png|thumb|250px|Hamilton in the subsequent airings]]
'''Hamilton''' (Japanese: {{tt|'''ヒロキ''' ''Hiroki''|original airing}}, {{tt|'''タクヤ''' ''Takuya''|DVD release}}) is a [[character of the day]] who appeared in ''[[DP082|Cream of the Croagunk Crop!]]''. He was the defending champion of the [[Pastoria Croagunk Festival|Croagunk Festival]] in [[Pastoria City]].

Hamilton first came off as an arrogant boy. {{an|Brock}} overheard Hamilton apparently talking about marrying [[Nurse Joy]]. Angered by this, Brock interrupted the conversation, declaring that he will not let him marry Nurse Joy. Nurse Joy immediately corrected him, saying that Hamilton wanted his Croagunk, Craig, to marry her Croagunk, Chrissy. Brock decided to enter the competition with his {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} to defeat Hamilton and win the love of Nurse Joy.

Craig seemed equally matched to Brock's Croagunk and knew a variety of different moves. However, the competition was interrupted by {{TRT}}, who began to steal all of the Croagunk.

Setting their differences aside, Hamilton, Brock, and Nurse Joy teamed up with their Croagunk to help. Eventually, it was Chrissy who saved the day. [[Crasher Wake]] decided that Nurse Joy was the winner for saving the festival, even though she didn't officially enter. Hamilton also agreed to Wake's choice.

==Pokémon==
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|pkmn=Croagunk
|nick=Craig
|gender=male
|type1=Poison
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|epname=Cream of the Croagunk Crop!

|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Hamilton's only known Pokémon is a {{p|Croagunk}} [[nickname|named]] '''Craig''' (Japanese: {{tt|'''グレキチ''' ''Gurekichi''|original airing}}, {{tt|'''グレッコ''' ''Gurekko''|all subsequent airings}}). Craig was the winner of [[Pastoria City]]'s Croagunk Festival one year ago and was awarded a crown and the throne that was granted to every winner. Craig appeared to be very affectionate towards his Trainer, clinging to Hamilton's chest while sitting on the throne.

Hamilton had planned for Craig to marry Chrissy, the Croagunk that belonged to Pastoria City's [[Nurse Joy]], which made Brock stand up for Nurse Joy vowing to defend her and Chrissy from the arrogant Trainer. Called upon to defend his title, Craig put up a good fight against Brock's Croagunk, however the match was called off when Team Rocket attacked, and Craig teamed up with Brock's Croagunk to take on their giant mecha, only to be captured and later freed by Chrissy.

Craig's known moves are {{m|Cross Chop}} and {{m|Dynamic Punch}}.}}

==Voice actors==
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|ja=沢海陽子 ''[[Yōko Sōmi]]''
|en=[[Jason Griffith]]
|ar=محمد سامي ''Mohammad Sami''
|fi=Petrus Kähkönen
|fr_eu=Ioanna Gkizas
|it=Patrizia Mottola
|de=Roman Wolko
|no=Erik Skøld
|pl=Wojciech Rotowski
|pt_br=Vinícius Fagundes
|es_eu=Carmen Podio
|es_la=Jorge García}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Hamilton original design.png|thumb|220px|''Hiroki'' in the original airing]]
* Hamilton is based on a character named '''Hiroshi''' from the anime and manga {{wp|Dokonjō Gaeru}}. The story is about a boy who accidentally squashes a frog and now the frog's spirit lives on in an imprint on Hiroshi's shirt. Hamilton also bears an almost identical appearance to Hiroshi.
** Craig is a [[List of references to popular culture in Pokémon|reference]] to the frog, known as '''Pyonkichi''', because it did spend a lot of time on the front of his shirt.
* Hamilton's appearance and even the Japanese names of both himself and Craig were changed shortly after the episode's initial airing in Japan. It is believed that it was to avoid a lawsuit from the producers of Dokonjō Gaeru.

==External links==
* [http://dogasu.bulbagarden.net/comparisons/diamond_pearl/ep082_character-of-the-day.html The Hiroki/Takuya Change] at [[Dogasu's Backpack]]
 
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DP082

2026-11-14T17:05:46Z

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'''Cream of the Croagunk Crop!''' (Japanese: '''ノモセ大湿原のグレッグル祭り！?''' ''The {{tt|Gureggru|Croagunk}} Festival of the {{tt|Nomose|Pastoria}} Great Marsh!?'') is the 82nd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 548th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on June 5, 2008, and in the United States on November 15, 2008.

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==Blurb==

Ash has reached the Pastoria City Gym, but there's no Gym battling today—the Gym Leader, Crasher Wake, is off to the Pastoria Great Marsh. He invites Ash and the gang to join him, and our heroes are spooked to see lots of Croagunk emerging from the marsh grass. Every household in Pastoria City has a Croagunk and today is the annual Croagunk Festival! Last year's festival honors went to Craig, a Croagunk owned by Hamilton. Hamilton wants Craig to marry Chrissy, Nurse Joy's Croagunk, but Chrissy isn't interested. Hearing this, Brock enters the Croagunk Festival, hoping his Croagunk will win the crown and save Chrissy from an unwanted union.

Out in the marsh, James reminisces about meeting his Carnivine while Jessie and Meowth plan to enter the Croagunk Festival with Meowth in a Croagunk costume! Meowth even excels in the first round of the Festival, a Croagunk beauty contest that leaves Dawn at a loss to tell all those Croagunk apart. The next round is a brick-breaking competition; Brock's Croagunk aces the round, but Meowth ends up with nothing more than an aching paw to show for it. So now it's Brock's Croagunk and Hamilton's Craig in the final championship battle!

The title bout is interrupted by Team Rocket's giant Croagunk Robot, which steals the Crown and both battling Croagunk. Crasher Wake left his Poké Balls at the Gym, so he calls on all the other Croagunk to stop Team Rocket. Nurse Joy and Chrissy lead the charge with Chrissy's Vacuum Wave attack, and with a little help from Ash and Pikachu, Team Rocket is put down for the count. Chrissy's show of bravery earns her the Croagunk Festival crown, and everyone celebrates by singing and dancing into the night. But come the next morning, Ash will have to face Crasher Wake at the Pastoria Gym!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive at [[Pastoria City]] and run into [[Crasher Wake]]. He introduces himself and Ash immediately challenges him to a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. Crasher Wake says he has some business to attend to and asks Ash and his friends if they would like to accompany him; they agree.

They hurry to catch the tram that takes them through the [[Great Marsh]]. When they arrive, Crasher Wake rushes ahead and they arrive at an open field at sunset. They're startled by glowing eyes in the bushes, which turn out to be a bunch of wild {{p|Croagunk}}. Ash and Dawn mistake one of the Croagunk for Brock's, who proves this one isn't his own by taking out it's Poke Ball. Then, they follow a bunch of Croagunk Trainers to a giant {{p|Croagunk}} Temple. They meet up with Crasher Wake again, who informs them of the [[Pastoria Croagunk Festival]] and the ancient tradition of battling {{p|Croagunk}}, with the leader becoming Champion of the Great Marsh.

{{an|Brock}} intrudes in an argument between [[Nurse Joy]] and [[Hamilton]], a brown-haired (turquoise-haired in the first airing of the episode in Japan) male whose Croagunk, Craig, won last year's Croagunk Championship. Brock goes crazy for Nurse Joy, proposing a marriage of their Croagunk, only to be Poison Jabbed by his own Croagunk and dragged off-screen.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} arrives at the Great Marsh. [[James]] recalls his childhood, during which he first met and rescued his {{TP|James|Carnivine}}, who was trapped in the Great Marsh mud.

Ash and his friends enjoy the evening festival, eating Croagunk cookies and watching Croagunk-shaped fireworks. Crasher Wake referees the event and introduces Hamilton, the defending Champion. Crasher Wake, the operator of the rail system, and Nurse Joy judge the competition. All of the Croagunk contestants take turns coming on stage, crouching then croaking, apparently comparing their looks and physical condition. The judges and local crowd are excited by their different aspects, but Ash and Dawn are confused; as far as they can see, the Croagunk all look exactly the same. Brock's Croagunk takes the stage and the judges are impressed by Croagunk's looks.

Team Rocket dresses {{MTR}} up in a Croagunk costume and sends him out on stage. Meowth is thoroughly embarrassed, but the crowd and judges go wild for it. Hamilton is unimpressed.

Crasher Wake announces the brick-breaking contest. Brock's Croagunk uses {{m|Brick Break}} and breaks all of the bricks. Meowth takes the stage next, to high anticipation. He charges up and attacks the bricks, but since he can't learn Brick Break, the only thing he breaks is his paw. Crasher Wake announces a championship battle between Brock's Croagunk and Craig. They take to the boxing ring and begin the match. Craig uses {{m|Cross Chop}}. The dueling Croagunk trade jabs and {{an|Dawn}} has trouble figuring which one is which.

Out of nowhere, Team Rocket storms the festival in a giant Croagunk robot. Its tongue steals the prized crown. Craig and Brock's Croagunk attack the robot, but are trapped by the tongue. Ash commands Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Dawn stops it, telling Ash that this would only hurt the Croagunk. Crasher Wake steps in to help, but suddenly remembers that he left all his Poké Balls at the Gym. Everyone else's Croagunk attack the giant robot, but they're scooped into its belly. Chrissy heavily damages the robot, followed by Pikachu finally using Thunderbolt.

Crasher Wake retrieves the crown and asks the crowd if they agree that Nurse Joy's Croagunk won this year's championship, which they do. Afterwards, Crasher Wake tells Ash that he was impressed by Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} and accepts his challenge for a Gym Battle, but it'll have to be held the next day as there's still plenty of partying to do. And so, with Ash's fourth Sinnoh Gym Battle on the horizon, everyone finishes out the traditional Croagunk Festival evening with dancing.

==Major events==
[[File:Young James Carnivine.png|thumb|220px|James's first meeting with Carnivine]]
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Pastoria City]] and meet the local [[Gym Leader]], [[Crasher Wake]].
* [[James]] is revealed to have {{pkmn2|caught}} his {{TP|James|Carnivine}} at the [[Great Marsh]].
* {{an|Brock}} enters the [[Pastoria Croagunk Festival]] competition and loses.
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Crasher Wake]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Crasher Wake]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Hamilton]]
* [[Carny]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; Chrissy)
* {{p|Croagunk}} ([[Hamilton]]'s; Craig)
* {{p|Croagunk}} (Trainers'; multiple)

==Trivia==
[[File:Craig crown.png|thumb|200px|right||The crown]]
[[File:Hamilton original design.png|thumb|200px|right|Hamilton's original appearance]]
[[File:Hamilton.png|thumb|200px|right|Hamilton's changed appearance]]
* Instead of [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]], the end of the episode featured a memorial to ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' called [[Pikachu the Movie Memorial]]. This is part of a countdown to ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear in this episode.
* Details of this episode were made known in [[K-Zone]], a children's magazine, before any official Japanese episode listing.
* [[Pokémon Ondo]] and music from ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]'' are used as background music.
* The dance scene at the end of the episode, when [[Pokémon Ondo]] can be heard, is a traditional Japanese {{wp|Obon|Bon odori}} festival dance.
* The diamond and pearl on the crown are references to {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* The segment where {{an|Brock}} fantasizes about marrying [[Nurse Joy]] and his {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} marrying hers echoes that of a similar fantasy he had in ''[[EP165|Hassle in the Castle]]'' where he dreamed of marrying [[Dr. Anna|a woman]] while his {{TP|Brock|Zubat|Crobat}} married her female Pokémon of the same species. Coincidentally, both Croagunk and Zubat (now Crobat) are Brock's only {{t|Poison}} types.
* During the {{m|Brick Break}} contest, only [[Brock's Croagunk]]'s hands glow white.
* The English dub title refers to the phrase "the cream of the crop".
* Hamilton's hair, eyes, eyebrows, and face shape were changed sometime after the character was first seen, and he no longer has sunglasses; his own Japanese name as well as Craig's were also changed. As a result, several scenes needed to be completely reanimated and Yuriko Yamaguchi, [[Yōko Sōmi]], and [[Tetsu Inada]] (the respective voices of [[Nurse Joy]], [[Hamilton]], and [[Crasher Wake]]) had to re-record a few lines due to the name changes. The changes were presumably made by the Japanese producers to avoid lawsuits from the makers of {{wp|Dokonjō Gaeru}}—Hamilton and his Croagunk (in Japanese, Hiroki and Gurekichi) were meant to be a direct [[List of references to popular culture in Pokémon|parody]] of the main characters of that series, Hiroshi and Pyonkichi.
* This is the first episode in which two voice actors return to the series - [[David Brimmer]] and [[Jason Griffith]].

===Errors===
* In the official dub numbering (as seen on Pokémon.com), this episode precedes ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)]]'' and ''[[DP072|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2)]]''. However, this episode premiered on Cartoon Network after these two episodes, in more logical order. All repeats of the dub, both in the United States and worldwide, follow the official dub order.

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, {{Ash}} offers a {{p|Croagunk}} pie to {{an|Dawn}}. In the original Japanese version, he offers her fried Croagunk or a Croagunk-shaped cake.
* While blasting off in the original Japanese version, {{TRT}} makes several Croagunk puns. In the English dub, [[Jessie]] only makes a Croagunk alliteration.

==In other languages==
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|de={{tt|Ein Tänzchen in Ehren...!|A little dance in honor...!}}
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|pt_eu={{tt|A Fina Flor dos Croagunk!|The Finest of the Croagunk!}}
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DP081

2026-11-13T17:05:51Z

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'''Chim - Charred!''' (Japanese: '''灼熱のヒコザル！''' ''The Scorching {{tt|Hikozaru|Chimchar}}!'') is the 81st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 547th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on May 29, 2008, and in the United States on October 25, 2008.

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==Blurb==

While Ash's Pokémon train for the upcoming Pastoria Gym battle, Gligar is blown away by a sudden gust of wind. Gligar lands on Team Rocket's balloon—accidentally ripping a hole in it with its claws—then tries to land but nearly crashes into Paul and his Elekid in the process. Ash and his friends catch up to Gligar, and Ash doesn't take long to restart his rivalry with Paul, who is unimpressed by Ash's talk of friendship and trust. Team Rocket, creeping away from their crashed balloon, hides in the bushes to see what happens next.

Ash wants to battle Paul and show him how much stronger he's gotten, but Paul isn't interested until Chimchar steps forward to challenge its former Trainer. Paul consents to battle and sends out his Gliscor; Ash's Gligar is itching to battle, so Ash decides this will be Gligar's debut. It's a very short debut, too: Gliscor uses Guillotine to knock out Gligar in one hit! Paul's Ursaring is up next, and Chimchar volunteers to take it on. Although Chimchar is in good shape, Ursaring isn't even fazed, savagely attacking Chimchar until its Secret Power causes Chimchar to flinch in terror.

Just when it seems Ursaring has Chimchar completely beaten and buried, Chimchar's Blaze ability kicks into effect, powering it up so it can defeat Ursaring in one hit—but Chimchar is now out of control! In its blind rage, it blasts Team Rocket and nearly toasts Ash and Paul. Desperate, Ash grabs Chimchar and hangs on, shouting for it to stop, even though it bites him in its fury. Ash's words eventually get through to Chimchar and as soon as it calms down, Ash soothes it with praise and reassurance. As for Paul, he's willing to battle Ash again—once Chimchar learns to control its power, that is.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} faces off against {{an|Dawn}} in a {{pkmn|training}} match, while {{an|Brock}} and his Pokémon watch on. Ash commands {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Buizel}}, and {{AP|Turtwig}}, while Dawn commands {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{AP|Staravia}}, and {{AP|Chimchar}}. After the training session, {{AP|Gligar}} gets excited and hugs Ash, but ends up knocking him down. Brock offers a training match of his {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}} against Ash's Gligar to calm its excitement. Before they can start, a strong wind blows Gligar into {{TRT}}'s [[Team Rocket's mechas|air balloon]], sending them flying. Meanwhile, [[Paul]] and his {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} shock a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Drapion}} in an attempt to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it. This fails, however, as Ash's Gligar falls from the sky, right in front of Paul, and the Drapion [[escape]]s. Paul scolds Gligar for interrupting the training and at that moment, Ash's Staravia leads Ash and his friends to Gligar and Paul.

When Ash asks Paul if he's challenged the [[Pastoria Gym]] yet, Paul brings up [[DP077|Ash's]] [[DP078|performance]] in the [[Wallace Cup]], and Ash defends himself by saying he entered under [[Wallace]]'s recommendation, and that he saw it as a chance to help his Buizel become stronger. Paul retorts that's exactly why Ash criticized him for [[DP050|entering]] the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]], which just angers Ash, who responds that Paul only entered {{ci|Hearthome}}'s [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] tournament so that he could force his Pokémon to become stronger while Ash entered to win. He criticizes Paul, saying that while they both share the dream of winning the [[Sinnoh League]] and challenging the {{pkmn|Champion}}, {{an|Cynthia}}, their training methods couldn't be more different and Ash raises his Pokémon with love and trust. Brock [[DP040|reflects]] on Cynthia's helpful advice back at [[Amity Square]], but Paul says that is not his way of being a Pokémon Trainer. Ash is determined to show Paul he's a good Trainer and asks for a battle, but Paul begins to walk away from Ash and his friends. Chimchar suddenly runs after Paul and yells at him. This seems to amuse Paul, who reconsiders Ash's offer for a battle.

It is decided the match will be a best of three. Dawn uses the Coin Toss option on her [[Pokétch]]. Ash wins the toss and asks his Pokémon which one wants to battle, to which Gligar can't volunteer quickly enough. Ash agrees and allows Gligar to participate in its first proper battle. Paul responds by choosing his {{p|Gliscor}}, and Gligar is very nervous about facing its evolved form.

The battle begins and Ash tells Gligar to use {{m|X-Scissor}}, however Gliscor pounds back with {{m|Knock Off}}. Gligar begins to cry on the ground before Ash tells it to try {{m|Sand Attack}}. Gligar gets up and starts to throw sand in Gliscor's face, but the {{pkmn|category|Fang Scorpion Pokémon}} is unaffected by the attack. Paul commands Gliscor to use {{m|Guillotine}}, and Ash tells Gligar to counter with {{m|Steel Wing}} but it's no good as Gliscor scores a direct hit and slams Gligar into the ground, [[Fainting|knocking it out]] [[One-hit knockout move|in one hit]]. Ash takes Gligar out and kindly tells the Fly Scorpion Pokémon that it's okay and to cheer for him with the rest of the team. Paul tells Ash that it's a good time for Gligar to learn that being defeated in battle is all the Trainer's fault, which {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} don't take kindly to.

Paul sends out his {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} next, and Ash's Chimchar volunteers to fight next. Pikachu isn't sure Chimchar is confident enough to battle Paul, but Chimchar turns around and tells Pikachu he can do it. Pikachu wishes him good luck. The battle begins with Chimchar's {{m|Flamethrower}} hitting Ursaring for minimal [[damage]]. Ursaring responds with a {{m|Focus Blast}}. Athough the Focus Blast pushes Chimchar back, he takes it head-on, much to Ash's delight. Chimchar tries to {{m|Dig}} underground, but Ursaring uses {{m|Hammer Arm}} on the ground, unearthing the Chimp Pokémon and knocking him into the air. Chimchar dives down with a {{m|Flame Wheel}}, but Ursaring catches him and uses {{m|Secret Power}} at close range before headbutting him away. Ash calls for Chimchar to use Flamethrower, but due to Ursaring having used Secret Power while on rocky terrain, Chimchar [[flinch]]es and can't attack, despite encouragement from Ash and his friends. With that, Ursaring prepares to strike Chimchar down with Hammer Arm. Although Ash tries to get Chimchar to counterattack with Flame Wheel, the Chimp Pokémon is still too scared to do anything, leaving him open to be knocked into the ground, creating a pile of rubble. Just when it seems like the battle is over, Chimchar emerges from the pile of rocks in a blazing fury, having activated {{a|Blaze}}, although it's not like any activation of Blaze anyone's seen before. Remembering how Chimchar activated Blaze during his battle with the Zangoose, Paul knows that Chimchar has finally awakened, as this is the power he was trying to unlock all along. Brock suggests that Chimchar is trying his best to defeat Paul, and has accessed Blaze due to encouragement from Ash and the other Pokémon. Ursaring is ordered to use another Focus Blast, but Chimchar smashes through it with Flame Wheel and collides with the Hibernator Pokémon, knocking it out.

Even though he won the battle, Chimchar's fury appears to be rising. Ash tells Chimchar it's time to stop, however, Chimchar instead powers up another Flame Wheel and charges at Ash, who is just barely able to get out of the way. Chimchar goes for Paul who is able to narrowly avoid being hit. Now Chimchar is bouncing all around, setting fire to the forest, as well as sending Team Rocket blasting off. Dawn's Piplup uses {{m|Whirlpool}} to put out the fires, while Ash's Buizel backs him up with {{m|Water Gun}}. Chimchar is now completely uncontrollable and attempts to get away, however, he is blocked by Ash who begs Chimchar to stop. Chimchar's escape is blocked by Pikachu, Piplup, Buizel, Turtwig, and Staravia, causing Chimchar's fury to grow. Ash, knowing he needs to stop Chimchar here and now, grabs the Chimp Pokémon and holds him close, and screams at him to stop, but Chimchar shows no sign of calming and bites him in the shoulder, causing Ash intense pain. Dawn and the other Pokémon move to help Ash, but Brock and Pikachu stop them knowing Ash is able to handle this alone. The intense heat caused by Chimchar begins to hurt Ash, but he refuses to let go and keeps begging Chimchar to stop. Eventually, under Ash's encouraging words, Chimchar finally calms down and regains control.

Chimchar is once again terrified, this time of Ash's yelling; seeing it as a possible sign of anger. However, Ash's yelling was due more to desperation for Chimchar to get a hold of himself, but Ash compliments Chimchar on his power and says that he believes in Chimchar's power. Paul asks what Ash will do the next time Chimchar ends up accessing Blaze, and if he will ever be able to control it. Ash believes Chimchar has the ability to handle the power it possesses. The rest of Ash and Paul's battle is called off, and Paul tells Ash he's a fool to believe that Chimchar can handle Blaze. However, he goes on to say that after Ash and Chimchar have learned to control Blaze, the two Trainers will battle again. Brock mentions that Trainers need to trust their feelings, and that Chimchar's ability to control himself will have a massive effect on Ash's future in the Sinnoh League.

Ash embraces Chimchar and Paul walks away, both knowing that the two will battle again [[DP100|someday]].

==Major events==
* [[Paul]] tries to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{p|Drapion}}, but fails when [[Ash's Gligar]] accidentally interrupts the encounter.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter Paul again.
* Ash challenges Paul to a three-on-three {{pkmn|battle}}, but it gets called off after the first two duels.
* [[Ash's Chimchar]] activates {{a|Blaze}}, which causes him to go on a violent rampage until he is stopped by Ash.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Paul]]
* {{an|Cynthia}} (flashback)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gligar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gligar}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Electabuzz}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}})
* {{p|Ursaring}} ({{OP|Paul|Ursaring}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ([[Paul]]'s)
* {{p|Drapion}}
* {{p|Zangoose}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash Dawn Triple Battle.png|thumb|220px|Ash and Dawn's Triple Battle]]
* [[Jessie's Yanmega]] has been added to the opening credits.
* Starting with this episode, {{AP|Chimchar}}'s use of {{a|Blaze}} significantly differs from its debut in ''[[DP015|Shaping of Things to Come!]]''.
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} are shown battling with three Pokémon on each side, a [[Triple Battle|concept]] that would be introduced to the {{pkmn|games}} in the [[Generation V|following generation]].
* At the end of the episode, music from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' can be heard playing in the background. This could reference the fact that the memorial at the end of the [[DP082|next episode]] was to that movie.
* Brock narrates the preview for the [[DP082|next episode]].
* Instead of [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]], the end of the episode features a memorial to ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' called [[Pikachu the Movie Memorial]]. This is part of a countdown to ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
* When Ash is training with Dawn, the background music is that of the battle against {{ga|Red}}, Ash's game counterpart, from [[Generation II]].
* All of the Pokémon Ash has on hand remain outside of their {{i|Poké Ball}}s throughout the episode.
* When Ash battles [[Paul]], Ash is on the left side instead of the usual right side.
* {{TRT}} doesn't recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* This is the first time when a [[one-hit knockout move]]'s eponymous effect is acknowledged in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.

===Errors===
* When Ash and {{an|Brock}} are about to begin their practice battle with {{AP|Gligar}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}'s lower body is colored dark-blue instead of light-blue.
* When {{TP|Paul|Gliscor}} is sent out, the black lines on its arms are missing, and the upper part of its wings is colored red instead of gray. This error was reused in ''[[DP108|Dealing with Defensive Types!]]'', now for [[Ash's Gliscor]].

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DP081 error 2.png|Miscolored Piplup (bottom middle)
DP081 error.png|Gliscor's arm error
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===Dub edits===

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'''The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!''' (Japanese: '''ヤンヤンマ！ゲット作戦！！''' ''{{tt|Yanyanma|Yanma}}! Capture Operation!!'') is the 80th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 546th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on May 22, 2008, and in the United States on October 18, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

On the way to Pastoria City, Ash and his friends meet Tyler and his Piplup, Pippy. The pair is hot on the trail of a Yanma; Tyler's only been a Trainer for a week, but he's already spent three days trying to catch that Yanma! Ash and the gang help Tyler track the Yanma down, and Pippy battles it to wear it down. Now Tyler is ready to throw his Poké Ball and complete the capture—except Team Rocket slips in, nabs Yanma, and makes a quick getaway! Unable to find Team Rocket, our heroes can only cheer Tyler up and encourage him to find another Yanma to catch.

Team Rocket sends the purloined Yanma to Team Rocket headquarters, eagerly anticipating a reward from the Boss. But Team Rocket already has plenty of Yanma, so Giovanni sends it back without comment. Team Rocket thinks the Boss is just being generous, so Jessie takes charge of their new Yanma and sets out to catch another Yanma for Giovanni. It's not long before Team Rocket crosses paths with Tyler, who's just found another wild Yanma.

Jessie sends out her new Yanma, which evolves into a surprisingly tough Yanmega. Team Rocket is delighted by Yanmega's powerful Sonic Boom and Ancient Power moves, except the fight with Tyler and Ash scares off the wild Yanma. Team Rocket might not have won this round, but Tyler is dismayed at losing out on another Yanma and Ash and his friends have to urge him not to give up. So when Tyler finds another Yanma and Team Rocket again shows up to spoil the show, Ash has Buizel and Pikachu put Team Rocket in their place. At last, Tyler catches a Yanma without any further interruption, and our heroes congratulate him before they resume their trip to Pastoria City.

==Plot==
As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are walking by a lake, {{an|Dawn}} admires her new [[Ribbon]] and Ash is excited for his [[DP083|next Gym Battle]]. A {{p|Yanma}} flies by and momentarily lands on Dawn's head, prompting Dawn to check her [[Pokédex]] for information. As Yanma flies away, a keen Trainer named {{OBP|Tyler|DP080}} comes running and asks the group if they'd seen a Yanma. Ash tells him it went across the lake and Tyler starts running. Ash and his friends decide to follow him.

Tyler catches up to the Yanma and sends out Pippy, his [[gender|female]] {{p|Piplup}}. Pippy uses {{m|Peck}} but Yanma dodges. Yanma knocks Pippy backwards with {{m|Sonic Boom}}. Pippy tries a {{m|Pound}} attack, though Yanma dodges and knocks her down with {{m|Wing Attack}} before flying off. Tyler falls on his knees after his latest failure at catching the Yanma and Pippy feels the same way.

Tyler sits down with group, revealing that he has only been traveling for a week. He promised himself that he would catch the first Pokémon he saw, hence his determination to catch a Yanma. After Dawn and Ash recall catching their firsts, {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} and {{AP|Caterpie}} respectively, they offer to help Tyler out. They soon locate Yanma thanks to [[Ash's Staravia]]. Tyler and Pippy prepare to battle, however her {{m|Bubble}} is evaded. Pippy lands two consecutive hits on Yanma. Yanma dives down with {{m|Quick Attack}}, though Pippy counters this Peck and Yanma is sent backwards seeming unable to battle further. Tyler is ready to throw a {{i|Poké Ball}}, but {{TRT}} comes up from the lake and performs their {{motto}}, after which [[Jessie]] throws a Poké Ball and catches Yanma without any effort. The group is shocked and {{TRT}} escapes with their catch, leaving Tyler distraught again.

{{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} comes out of the water, not finding Team Rocket's {{p|Magikarp}} [[Team Rocket's mechas|submarine]]. Tyler remains sad, but Ash encourages him to not give up. Tyler regains his confidence just as another Yanma flies by and everyone agrees that Tyler can catch this one. By evening, the search ends with no sight of a Yanma. They set up camp and enjoy a meal prepared by Brock. Ash impresses Tyler with his [[Sinnoh League]] [[Badge]]s while Dawn shows off her Ribbons.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket have since delivered their caught Yanma to {{an|Giovanni}} via {{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket}}. That night the trio dreams of their promotions, having finally delivered a Pokémon to the boss. Meanwhile, at {{an|Team Rocket HQ|Team Rocket's headquarters}}, Giovanni receives Jessie's Yanma, delivered to his office by two {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s. He uses his laptop to scan the Poké Ball, revealing the [[Pokémon (species)|species]] inside and the [[move]]s it knows, one of which is {{m|Ancient Power}}. He asks about their current supply, and one of the grunts reports that Team Rocket has recently caught a large number of Yanma. The next morning, Delibird returns to the Rocket trio and delivers Yanma back to them. {{MTR}} suggests the Poké Ball contains a powerful Pokémon as a reward from HQ. Jessie and James aren't disappointed to see the very same Yanma, instead they believe Giovanni decided to reward them for catching a powerful Pokémon by returning said Pokémon to them. The two agree that Jessie should be Yanma's Trainer and also decide to catch another Yanma for Giovanni in return.

Meanwhile, the group is ready to catch Yanma and Brock has set up [[Pokémon food]] for it. Pippy uses Peck on another Yanma and knocks it out. Ash tells Tyler to throw a Poké Ball. Tyler is about to, but Team Rocket steps in front of the Yanma. Jessie sends out her Yanma, and Ash sends out {{AP|Chimchar}}. Yanma approaches with Wing Attack, but Chimchar dodges and uses {{m|Flamethrower}}. Meowth defends Giovanni’s gift and {{m|Fury Swipes}} on Chimchar. James sends out {{TP|James|Carnivine}}, who greets its Trainer with a friendly {{m|Bite}} before rushing into battle with a {{m|Bullet Seed}}. Yanma uses {{m|Sonic Boom}}. Chimchar dodges both the attacks and scorches Team Rocket’s Pokémon with a {{m|Flame Wheel}}. Yanma recovers and after unleashing an Ancient Power on Chimchar, Yanma [[Evolution|evolves]] into a {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}. Jessie is pleasantly surprised and calls for a Sonic Boom. Power and momentum are on Yanmega's side and Chimchar is sent flying back. Yanmega knocks the [[twerp]]s around with several more Sonic Booms. Team Rocket is happy that they beat the twerps, but switch targets after the wild Yanma soars away. The villainous trio heads out to pursue their target, leaving Ash's group feeling surprised that Team Rocket actually got competent for once.

Team Rocket soon loses sight of Yanma, so they instead refocus their attention on Yanmega, wondering how it could've learned the Ancient Power necessary for evolving. Not knowing that Yanma had already known Ancient Power when caught, Meowth assumes that Giovanni had taught the move to Yanma before sending it back. Reinvigorated by this seeming act of kindness from their boss, the trio decides to attempt the Yanma heist again. Meanwhile, Brock sets out the Pokémon food again and another Yanma takes the bait. Pippy ambushes Yanma with a Pound attack. Team Rocket reappears in their sub, so Ash sends out {{AP|Buizel}} to deal with them. Jessie has Yanmega use Ancient Power, but Buizel dodges and strikes back with {{m|Aqua Jet}}. Yanmega is struck down by a Sonic Boom from Buizel, and {{AP|Pikachu}} uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} to send Team Rocket blasting off.

Meanwhile, Yanma is eating the Pokémon food and Pippy uses Bubble. Yanma dodges and tries a Wing Attack. After Pippy dodges, Yanma goes over the lake. Pippy immediately dives in and swims to gain on Yanma before landing a hit with Peck. Pippy ducks under the water to dodge Yanma’s retaliation, and resurfaces to attack with Bubble and Peck. Yanma crashes onto the shore. Tyler throws a Poké Ball, but Yanma pops out. However, Tyler doesn't give up and Pippy uses Peck once more. Tyler throws his Poké Ball again and successfully catches Yanma. Ash and his friends congratulate Tyler on his first catch. By evening, Tyler and the group prepare to part ways. Tyler plans on heading towards [[Lake Valor]], and Brock gifts him some Pokémon food for his journey. Meanwhile, Ash and his friends continue on to [[Pastoria City]].

==Major events==
[[File:Jessie Captures Yanma.png|thumb|220px|Yanma being caught]]
* [[Jessie]] {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{p|Yanma}}.
* {{TRT}} sends Yanma to {{an|Giovanni}}, who sends her back after deciding he does not need her.
* Jessie's Yanma [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* {{OBP|Tyler|DP080}}
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Caterpie}} ({{OP|Ash|Butterfree}}; flashback)
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}}; flashback)
* {{p|Yanma}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}}; new; evolves)
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OBP|Tyler|DP080}}'s; Pippy)
* {{p|Yanma}} ({{OBP|Tyler|DP080}}'s; new)
* {{p|Delibird}} ({{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket|Team Rocket}})

==Trivia==
* This episode has a similar premise to ''[[EP177|Wings 'N' Things]]'', though in that episode, the younger Trainer wanted to [[Caught Pokémon|recapture]] {{p|Yanma}} instead.
* This is one of the very few episodes in which {{TRT}} successfully catches a Pokémon for {{an|Giovanni}}, although he sends it back to them. However, Yanma was a wild Pokémon at the time of her catch, so she hadn't been stolen.
* Jessie catching {{TP|Jessie|Yanma}} after someone else weakened it echoes how she caught her {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Shellder}} (although in that case, it was James and his {{TP|James|Weezing}} that weakened the Pokémon).
* Yanma is caught and evolves in this episode. The only Pokémon belonging to a main character to do this before is [[Ash's Caterpie]], who is coincidentally referred by {{Ash}} in this episode. [[Ash's Primeape]] also evolved in its debut episode, though in that case, it evolved prior to being caught. This would not occur again until [[JN035|''Gotta Catch a'' What?!]], 574 episodes later.
* Two background tracks from ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' are used as music for this episode.
* This episode is one of the few episodes in which [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] does not appear.
* This is the last episode from {{aniseries|PTS}} where one of Jessie's Pokémon has evolved under her ownership. Her {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}} evolved in ''[[XY082|A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?]]'', but she had been briefly traded to [[Count Pumpka]] when evolving.
* During the second encounter with Team Rocket, [[Face Forward Team Rocket!]] was played.
* This episode contains flashbacks to ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'' and ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary!]]'', the first catches of Ash and Dawn, respectively.
* This is one of the few times Meowth fought alongside Jessie's and James's Pokémon, using {{m|Fury Swipes}} on Ash's Chimchar.
* Instead of [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]], the end of the episode featured a memorial to ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' called [[Pikachu the Movie Memorial]]. This is part of a countdown to ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
[[File:Ash Caterpie Sinnoh.png|thumb|220px|[[Ash's Caterpie]]]]
* This episode marks the first time one of the main characters' previous Pokémon got a design change from its original appearance. In this case, {{AP|Ash's Caterpie|Butterfree}}'s mouth is changed from yellow to green to match Caterpie's official art.
* This episode features the [[List of moves by animated series debut|first use]] of {{m|Ancient Power}} in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, even though it was introduced [[Generation II|two generations earlier]].
* The English dub title is loosely based on the phrase "the gift that keeps on giving."
* This is one of the rare episodes where the ''TO BE CONTINUED...'' sign appears on the top-right corner of the screen.
* [[Ted Lewis|Ed Paul]] (who was credited under his real name of Ted Lewis in season 1) reprises his role as {{an|Giovanni}}, making him the first returning voice actor to regain one of his roles since the dubbing of the show switched from 4Kids to {{TPCi|Pokémon USA}}.
* This episode was adapted into a book titled ''[[Triple Trouble]]'' by author [[Simcha Whitehill]].

===Errors===
* Ash is upset that Team Rocket would be so cruel as to steal a Trainer's first-caught Pokémon. However, {{OBP|Tyler|DP080}} hadn't caught the {{TP|Jessie|Yanma|Yanmega}} in question, so it technically was never his.
* Before the second battle with Team Rocket, Tyler's Yanma is knocked out. However, at the end of the battle, Yanma is back at the food stand completely recovered.
* During the second battle with Team Rocket, {{an|Brock}}'s food stand disappears.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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DP079

2026-11-09T17:30:00Z

SpanskaFlugan: /* In other languages */

{{EpicodePrevNext
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|title_en=Strategy with a Smile!
|title_ja=決戦！ヒカリ対ハルカ！！
|title_ja_trans=Decisive Match! Hikari VS Haruka!!
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|broadcast_jp=May 15, 2008
|broadcast_us=October 11, 2008
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|en_op= [[We Will Be Heroes]]
|ja_op=[[Together|Together2008]]
|ja_ed=[[Message of the Wind|風のメッセージ]] (PokaPoka Version)
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|footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|dp|079}}
* [https://youtu.be/ZyDTT7q3wT8 決戦！ヒカリ対ハルカ！！] on the official Japanese Pokémon [[YouTube]] channel
* ''[https://youtu.be/5_LDU9_bJ8g Strategy with a Smile!]'' on the official Pokémon Asia (English) [[YouTube]] channel
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEPMjLnUjLo Strategy with a Smile!]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
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'''Strategy with a Smile!''' (Japanese: '''決戦！ヒカリ対ハルカ！！''' ''Decisive Match! {{tt|Hikari|Dawn}} VS {{tt|Haruka|May}}!!'') is the 79th episode of {{aniseries|DP}}, and the 545th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on May 15, 2008, and in the United States on October 11, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

It's the semifinal round of the Wallace Cup and Dawn's Piplup is battling hard against Kyle's Crawdaunt. Dawn breaks out one of her trusted strategies—using Whirlpool to envelop an opponent—but that doesn't do much against Crawdaunt, who hits back with Surf. However, Kyle and his Crawdaunt get a big surprise when Piplup's spinning Bide move knocks Crawdaunt out of the competition. Dawn's creative strategy earns her a spot in the finals and an awkward post-match interview with Jessie, now in full TV star mode as Jessilina.

The other semifinal match pits May against Zoey, and both Coordinators have opted to use their reliable Pokémon: May uses Beautifly, while Zoey goes with Glameow. Zoey looks like she's on her way to an early lead with some gorgeous moves by Glameow, but May has plenty of Contest experience on her side. Beautifly catches Glameow by surprise with its new move, Aerial Ace, and May is declared the winner when time runs out.

After seeing May's performance, Dawn feels a little nervous going into the final battle. She sticks with Piplup while May brings in Glaceon, making its first Contest battle appearance since it evolved from an Eevee. Once again, Dawn is banking on a strong Whirlpool and creative spinning moves to help her win; Glaceon is a tough opponent, and Dawn realizes she can't hold back against an opponent as tough as May. It's a close battle to the finish, but when time runs out, Dawn is the winner! As May returns to Johto and Zoey resumes her own journey, Dawn happily rejoins her friends on the road to Pastoria City and Ash's next Gym battle.

==Plot==
After the collision between {{m|Bubble Beam}} and {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{an|Dawn}} orders {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} to go in the water. {{si|Kyle}} sends {{p|Crawdaunt}} into the water as well. As Piplup and Crawdaunt charge towards each other, Dawn tells Piplup to use {{m|Whirlpool}} which takes Crawdaunt by surprise and costs Kyle points. Kyle counters telling Crawdaunt to use {{m|Surf}} which crashes down on Piplup and sends it backwards. Crawdaunt smoothly lands with Dawn to think of what to do next. Kyle tells Crawdaunt to use {{m|Dark Pulse}} which comes towards Piplup. Dawn tells Piplup to dodge and it spins in between the two Dark Pulses. She orders Piplup to use {{m|Bide}}. While spinning, Piplup starts to glow white, then purple from the attack. Not wanting any surprises to happen, Kyle orders a {{m|Crabhammer}} from Crawdaunt. Crawdaunt jumps in the air about to strike Piplup, but Dawn tells Piplup to release and purple light is shot at Crawdaunt. Crawdaunt gets hit, costing Kyle a lot of points. As the attack is finished, Crawdaunt falls in the water, Piplup lands, and time runs out. The screen is shown, and Dawn wins the round. Afterwards, [[Jessie]] interviews Dawn about her win, but then tries to take all the attention, again.

Next up is {{an|May}} and [[Zoey]]. May sends out {{TP|May|Beautifly}} and Zoey sends out {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}}. May starts off telling Beautifly to use {{m|Silver Wind}} which hits Glameow effectively. Glameow takes the hit for a while before Zoey tells Glameow to jump. May orders Beautifly to use {{m|Psychic}} but Zoey tells Glameow to dodge and use {{m|Shadow Claw}}. May tells Beautifly to dodge which Beautifly does gracefully. However, Zoey anticipated that tells Glameow to hit the water. Rising water surrounds Beautifly leaving May undecided want to do next. {{Ash}} and co. comment on May and Zoey's battle so far. Zoey orders Glameow to use {{m|Shock Wave}} which bounces on the water and hits Beautifly. Ash and co. comment on Zoey's [[Contest combination|combinations]]. After the attack makes contact, the water is zapped away with a sparking Beautifly flying backwards. Beautifly shrugs off the electric charge and May comments, in her head, how good a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} Zoey is. Glameow jumps out the water sparkling with an electrical charge glaring at Beautifly. [[Wallace]] makes a statement on the battle along with Jessie, [[James]], and {{MTR}}. Zoey commands an {{m|Iron Tail}} but May counters telling Beautifly to use Silver Wind on the water. Glameow charges through the towering water with Beautifly slyly coming from behind it. May tells Beautifly to use Psychic which sends Glameow backwards. May tells Beautifly to use {{m|Morning Sun}} and Beautifly raises up and starts to glow blindingly. After a while, the glow disperses and Dawn comments on how beautiful it looked. May tells Beautifly to use {{m|Aerial Ace}} and Zoey tells Glameow to use Shadow Claw. The two Pokémon charge at each other over the water and collide resulting in an explosion. Time runs out and May and Zoey look up to see who the victor is. May wins the round.

Dawn gets nervous about the finals and subconsciously squeezes Piplup. Ash and {{an|Brock}} calm down Dawn, and Zoey comes behind and tells Dawn good luck in her next match. Dawn is clearly still nervous, but knows she's done amazing to make it this far and vows to do her best. Jessie interviews May, but once again, tries to bring all the attention upon her. Ash, Brock and Zoey watch the final from the stands, with {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}, {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} cheerleading and {{AP|Buizel}} also watching his former Trainer battle. In support of May are [[Max]], [[Norman]] and [[Caroline]] watching from [[Petalburg City]] while [[Drew]], [[Harley]] and [[Solidad]] watch from [[Ecruteak City]] in [[Johto]]. Meanwhile, in support of Dawn, [[Johanna]] watches from her home in [[Twinleaf Town]] while {{si|Kenny}} watches from a [[Pokémon Center]]. Dawn and May exchange words and good luck backstage, both promising to give it their all before leaving to report to their sides. With the battle about to begin, Wallace gives some encouraging words and [[Marian]] begins the battle.

[[File:May Wallace Cup.png|thumb|left|220px|It's May on the left...]]
[[File:Dawn Wallace Cup outfit.png|thumb|220px|...and Dawn on the right]]
Dawn sends out Piplup and May sends out {{TP|May|Glaceon}} for its first [[Contest Battle]] since [[Evolution|evolving]], which surprises Dawn. Dawn starts off telling Piplup to use Bubble Beam. May tells Glaceon to dodge and use {{m|Secret Power}}. Glaceon glows pink and hits Piplup, which seems to be {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} for a bit. May orders Glaceon to use {{m|Ice Shard}} which has Piplup in a spot. Dawn tells Piplup to go in the water and Glaceon looks menacing at it. Piplup jumps out of the water and Dawn orders Piplup to use Whirlpool. Despite the size of it, May isn't fazed one bit and orders Glaceon to use {{m|Mirror Coat}}. The two collide but Glaceon pushes it back at Piplup which sends it flying backwards. Piplup recovers fast and Dawn tells it to use Bubble Beam. Glaceon is hit hard and May loses points.

May tells Glaceon to use {{m|Shadow Ball}} but Piplup dodges with its spinning move. May is impressed but sees where Piplup will land. Before Piplup lands, May orders Glaceon to use Secret Power. Dawn tries to have Piplup land before Glaceon hits, but Glaceon is too fast. Piplup is sent spinning into the air, but Dawn uses it against May by having Piplup spin gracefully and landing in a pose, which surprised both May and Glaceon. Ash, Brock, and Zoey comment on how well the two are battling. May has Glaceon use Shadow Ball and toss it in the air. Glaceon jumps and flips twice hitting the Shadow Ball with its tail giving it momentum. Dawn has Piplup use Bubble Beam which smashes through the Shadow Ball and hits Glaceon. This surprises May and impresses the judges and [[Marian]].

Dawn tells Piplup to use {{m|Peck}} but May has Glaceon dodge it and use Ice Shard. Dawn counters it by having Piplup block it with Whirlpool. Dawn has Piplup ride the Whirlpool which gets everyone's attention and applause. May tells Glaceon to use Shadow Ball and Dawn has Piplup dodge. The Shadow Ball hits the Whirlpool and becomes a huge splash of water. Dawn has Piplup use Bubble Beam and Piplup comes through the water and uses Bubble Beam. Glaceon is hit hard, again, and May tells it to use Shadow Ball. Dawn responds by using Peck. When the two attacks hit, the Shadow Ball becomes a wall of purple energy which distracts Dawn and Piplup. May tells Glaceon to use Ice Shard which hits Piplup hard. Dawn and May comment on how well the both of them are doing but won't give up. Dawn has Piplup use Whirlpool and May responds with Mirror Coat. Glaceon stands up to it for a while and eventually Glaceon and Piplup both get hit as a result. The two Pokémon are still standing after being washed back to their places and time runs out. May and Dawn look up to see who won the Cup and the points couldn't be closer... but with just .5 points ahead of May, Dawn has won the Wallace Cup! Dawn is speechless, unable to believe that she won while Glaceon lowers its head, ears, and tail sadly. Ash stands up, excited that Dawn won. May tells Glaceon that it did a good job and Glaceon feels better. She gives Dawn her congratulations and Piplup jumps into Dawn's arms. Dawn begins to cry with happiness and thanks her partner, telling him that he was the one who earned their victory.

Soon, it's time for the presentation. Wallace gives his congratulations to Dawn, telling her she is a very talented Coordinator before awarding her the {{DL|Ribbon|Aqua Ribbon}}. Dawn, who still can't believe she won, thanks him as she receives her second {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]] towards the [[Grand Festival]]. The entire audience applauds for Dawn, she does her pose and Piplup, Buneary, Pachirisu, and Ambipom jump up to celebrate her win. Wallace gives his farewells and has {{DL|Wallace|Milotic}} use {{m|Hydro Pump}} in the air creating a geyser creating a glittery effect, bringing the Wallace Cup to a close. In the stands, Jessie watches furiously as [[James]] and [[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Meowth]] nervously observe. She declares that she'll catch new Pokémon and win next time she enters.

With the Wallace Cup over, everyone is saying their goodbyes as May prepares to head back to Johto. Dawn tells May that she'd forgotten what it felt like to be in the final round of a Contest and to feel at one with her Pokémon and May tells her friend that she next time they battle she'll be the one that wins. She wishes Ash and Zoey luck in their endeavors, and they wish her luck in her upcoming Johto Contests. Soon the boat and May are leaving, and May waves and says goodbye to her friends, and everyone responds by waving back. Dawn happily waves her newfound friend and fellow Coordinator goodbye, now with her losing streak broken, an amazing victory under her belt and her Contest confidence fully restored.

==Major events==
[[File:Dawn Aqua Ribbon.png|thumb|220px|Dawn holding the Aqua Ribbon]]
* {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|May}} defeat {{si|Kyle}} and [[Zoey]], respectively, in the semifinals of the [[Wallace Cup]].
* [[May's Beautifly]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Aerial Ace}}.
* Dawn and May face each other in the finals.
* [[May's Glaceon]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Secret Power}}, {{m|Ice Shard}}, and {{m|Mirror Coat}}.
* Dawn wins the Wallace Cup and her second {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]], the {{DL|Ribbon|Aqua Ribbon}}, finally breaking her losing streak.
* May and Zoey leave the group, and May returns to [[Johto]].
* [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] and [[Ash's friends|his friends]] prepare to head to [[Pastoria City]] for his [[DP083|next]] [[Gym]] [[battle]].
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Drew]]
* [[Harley]]
* [[Solidad]]
* [[Zoey]]
* {{si|Kenny}}
* [[Wallace]]
* [[Norman]]
* [[Caroline]]
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Marian]]
* [[Raoul Contesta]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* {{si|Kyle}}
* ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'' staff
** {{si|Rhonda}}
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s
* Wallace's fans

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Beautifly}} ({{OP|May|Beautifly}})
* {{p|Glaceon}} ({{OP|May|Glaceon}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Roserade}} ({{OP|Drew|Roserade}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Zoey|Glameow}})
* {{p|Slaking}} ({{OP|Norman|Slaking}})
* {{p|Milotic}} ([[Wallace#Milotic|Wallace]]'s)
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}})
* {{p|Crawdaunt}} ({{si|Kyle}}'s)

==Trivia==
* This episode concludes the five-part [[Wallace Cup]] arc.
* [[Together|Together2008]] replaced Together as the [[List of Japanese opening themes|Japanese opening theme]].
* Details of this episode were made known in [[K-Zone]], an Australian children's magazine, before any official Japanese episode listing.
* The English [[dub]] title is a reference to the famous saying "''service with a smile''".
* This episode marks the first time Dawn has won a [[Ribbon]] since ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', 52 episodes before.
* Instead of [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]], the end of the episode featured a memorial to ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' called [[Pikachu the Movie Memorial]]. This is part of a countdown to ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
* This episode is the 27th episode of [[S11|the eleventh season]]. The previous episode in which Dawn won a Ribbon was the 27th episode of [[S10|the tenth]].
* In the Japanese version, {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|May}} read the [[title card]] of this episode.
* Dawn's first opponent looks very similar to [[Cherry]] from ''[[EP156|The Psychic Sidekicks!]]''.
*[[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] is used as background music.
* Music from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' is used.
* This episode marks the last appearance of [[Solidad]], [[Norman]], and [[Caroline]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}.
** This episode also marks both May and [[Max]]'s last physical appearance in the main series until ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', 670 episodes later.
*** This also marks May's last speaking appearance. This is due to her Japanese voice actress, [[KAORI]], coming down with a vocal disorder called {{wp|spasmodic dysphonia}}, severely impairing her ability to speak. This resulted in her retiring from voice acting in the series and led to May's future appearances being non-speaking cameos.
* This episode marks the final physical appearance of [[May's Beautifly]].
* At the end of the episode [[Jessie]] announces her intention to catch a new Pokémon, [[Jessie's Yanmega|foreshadowing]] [[DP080|the next episode]].

===Errors===
* In the English dub, when [[Zoey]] tells [[Ash's friends|the group]] that {{an|May}} is doing an interview, she says '''''he's''''' doing an interview. This was fixed in later airings.
* Like the [[DP078|previous episode]], in the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub, {{m|Silver Wind}} is incorrectly translated as ''Asa de Prata'', which actually means "Silver Wing".

===Dub edits===
* Dawn and May read the title card of this episode.
** In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub on Jetix, it was read by Ash, but in the redub on [[Pokémon TV]] it's read by Ash and Dawn.

==In other languages==
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Kyle (Sinnoh)

2026-11-08T17:34:02Z

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'''Kyle''' (Japanese: '''カイト''' ''Kaito'') is a recurring character in {{aniseries|DP}}. He is a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] who participated in the [[Wallace Cup]] that was held on the shore of [[Lake Valor]].

==History==
Kyle first appeared in ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes Welcome!]]'' as a brief cameo. He was one of the Coordinators who participated in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]]. Using {{p|Cloyster}}, he was able to get to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]].

In ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'', Kyle had a real major appearance in the episode where he battled {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Buizel}} in the Battle Stage. He pointed out how the other participants used different {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} since the first round and Ash kept on using Buizel. As such, Kyle predicted what Ash was going to do in the match. Despite Ash perfecting Buizel's [[Contest combination|Ice Aqua Jet technique]], it was not enough and Kyle won the match.

Kyle then went up against {{an|Dawn}} in the semifinals. Their battle started in ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]''. Despite his {{p|Crawdaunt}} knowing some powerful moves and being fully [[Evolution|evolved]], he and Crawdaunt lost to Dawn and her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} as Piplup's {{m|Bide}} unleashed double the power back at Crawdaunt. As such, Kyle was knocked out of the competition, placing in the Top 4, being the highest-placed male Coordinator.

==Character==
Kyle was shown to be a very confident person, as shown with his battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Buizel}}. He was also a strong Coordinator in the Wallace Cup as he was able to get past many of the participants until his battle with {{an|Dawn}}.

Unlike the other participants in the tournament who battled Ash, he was the only one who pointed out Ash's strategy of using only Buizel throughout the tournament instead of multiple Pokémon and had chosen his Pokémon for the round to counter Buizel, which made Ash react angrily. Because of this and Ash getting preoccupied with the situation, he was able to defeat Ash despite being caught off-guard by Buizel's Ice Aqua Jet combination.

==Pokémon==
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This listing is of Kyle's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:
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|pkmn=Cloyster
|type1=Water
|type2=Ice
|img=Kyle Cloyster.png
|epnum=DP077
|epname=Staging a Heroes Welcome!
|desc=Kyle's {{p|Cloyster}} made a brief appearance in ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes Welcome!]]'', where it was used in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]], using Spike Cannon to impress the audience.

Cloyster's only known move is {{m|Spike Cannon}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kyle
|pkmn=Lanturn
|type1=Water
|type2=Electric
|img=Kyle Lanturn.png
|epnum=DP078
|epname=Pruning a Passel of Pals!
|desc={{p|Lanturn}} was used in the [[Wallace Cup]] against {{Ash}} and {{AP|Buizel}}. Despite Ash and Buizel's determination to win, Kyle was able to easily dominate the match. However, by launching an Ice Beam, Lanturn unexpectedly helped Buizel use Ice Aqua Jet, a [[Contest combination|combination]] that Dawn had unsuccessfully attempted to teach him. This made Kyle lose a lot of points, though it wasn't enough and the time ran out, leaving Kyle victorious.

Lanturn's known moves are {{m|Charge}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, and {{m|Hydro Pump}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kyle
|pkmn=Crawdaunt
|type1=Water
|type2=Dark
|img=Kyle Crawdaunt.png
|epnum=DP079
|epname=Strategy With a Smile!
|vaen=Ted Lewis{{!}}Ed Paul
|desc=Kyle used {{p|Crawdaunt}} in the semifinals against {{an|Dawn}} and her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}. When {{p|Piplup}} launched a {{m|Whirlpool}}, Crawdaunt was able take control of the water by using Surf and Dark Pulse. Kyle then called for Crawdaunt to use Crabhammer, but Piplup had been using a spinning {{m|Bide}} to absorb the previous Dark Pulse attack. When Crawdaunt got close to use Crabhammer, Piplup unleashed the Bide energy and knocked out its opponent, putting Dawn through to the finals.

Crawdaunt's known moves are {{m|Surf}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, and {{m|Crabhammer}}.}}

==Contests==
Kyle has competed in the following [[Pokémon Contest]]s:
* [[Wallace Cup]] - Top 4 (''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'')

==Voice actors==
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|ja=野島裕史 ''[[Hirofumi Nojima]]''
|en=[[Jamie McGonnigal]]
|ar=علاء بيطار ''Alaa Bitar''
|cs=Michal Holán
|fi=Aku Laitinen
|fr_eu=Ioanna Gkizas
|it=Davide Albano
|pl=Wojciech Rotowski
|es_eu=Pablo Tribaldos
|pt_br=Nestor Chiesse}}

==Trivia==
* All of Kyle's known Pokémon are dual-type {{type|Water}} Pokémon.
** The order they appeared is the same order of [[generation]]s they were introduced.

==Names==
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| カイト ''Kaito''
| Possibly from 海 ''kai'', ocean
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
| Kyle
| Similar to his Japanese name
|}
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[[Category:Animation characters]]
[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Coordinators]]
[[Category:Water-type Trainers]]

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DP078

2026-11-08T17:10:19Z

SpanskaFlugan: /* In other languages */

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'''Pruning a Passel of Pals!''' (Japanese: '''激闘！それぞれのバトル！！''' ''Fierce Fighting! Respective Battles!!'') is the 78th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 544th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on May 8, 2008, alongside [[DP077]] as part of a one-hour special, and in the United States on September 27, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

With Dawn and her friends safely past the appeals round of the Wallace Cup, the girls enjoy an opportunity to sit back and chat while Ash, who can't sleep, decides to take a walk near Lake Valor. He gets the shock of his life when he sees a glowing entity above the lake, which just might be a Legendary Pokémon like the ones said to live in Lake Verity and Lake Acuity! But any further investigation will have to wait until the next morning, after the Wallace Cup resumes.

As the battles begin, size proves to be no obstacle for Dawn's Buneary as it uses acrobatic footwork to defeat its opponent Wailmer. This round is off to a great start for Dawn, but Jessie is depressed that she didn't even make it to this stage of the Contest. Fortunately, James and Meowth remind her that she can always pose as a Contest reporter to get back in the spotlight. Dawn clinches a place in the semifinals, and then it's time for Ash and Buizel to battle Kyle the Coordinator and his Lanturn.

Kyle has had plenty of time to study Buizel's moves, an edge which helps him knock Ash out of the competition. With Dawn through and Ash out, that leaves May and Zoey still to compete. They win their matches and advance to the semifinals, so Dawn will definitely have to face either May or Zoey if she wants to win the Aqua Ribbon! But to get to the final round, she'll have to defeat Kyle and his Crawdaunt—is her Piplup up to the task?

==Plot==
{{an|Dawn}}, {{an|May}}, and [[Zoey]] are seen in their [[Hotel Grand Lake|Lakeside Resort]] room sitting on the floor, chatting. Dawn explains the [[Johanna|her mother]]’s [[Top Coordinator]] title inspired her to compete in [[Pokémon Contest]]s. May reveals that she struggled with Pokémon at the [[AG001|beginning of her journey]], but [[AG013|later found joy in Contests]]. A sudden crash interrupts the girls’ conversation, but it turns out to be {{Ash}} who was dreaming about being in the middle of a tough battle. Ash decides to take a walk along the [[Valor Lakefront]] with {{AP|Pikachu}}.

While looking over [[Lake Valor]], Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} enjoy the night breeze. Ash tells Pikachu how happy he is with his decision to compete in the [[Wallace Cup]], adding that Buizel is performing exceptionally. Ash believes that the competition is stirring up something brand new for him and Buizel that can only be good for their future growth. Suddenly, the two notice a small whirlpool in the water. A {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf|projected soul}} emerges before returning to the lake. Ash barges into his room, hurriedly describing the projected soul to {{an|Brock}} and the girls. [[Dawn's Piplup]] uses {{m|Bubble Beam}} on Ash to wake him up, but Ash assures them he is fine. The five sit down to discuss the mysterious light at Lake Valor and Dawn remembers the {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|projected soul}} [[DP001|she and Piplup saw]] emerge from [[Lake Verity]] the first day they met and points out how [[Professor Rowan]] said that there was apparently a [[Legendary Pokémon]] living there. May says that while she was in [[Snowpoint City]], she heard stories about the Legendary Pokémon that lives in [[Lake Acuity]]. Zoey, being from Snowpoint City herself, confirms this as she heard the same stories when she was young. Zoey admits that the three [[Sinnoh]] lakes have similar legends, and Brock considers whether these sightings are connected to the Space-Time legend. Still puzzled, Dawn decides it would be best to inform Professor Rowan about this first thing tomorrow.

The second round of the Wallace Cup begins the next day. [[Wallace]] greets the {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s. The match ups are announced, and Dawn finds out that she will be the first to battle. Spurred on by her friends, Dawn sends out {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} to battle an unnamed Trainer's {{p|Wailmer}}. Wailmer shoots out a {{m|Brine}}, which sends Buneary into the air and costs Dawn some early points. Buneary uses the spout to perform backwards somersaults. The dynamic display of cuteness earns high praise from Wallace and Wailmer's Trainer to lose big points. Buneary uses {{m|Bounce}} continuously on Wailmer, and its Trainer loses even more points. Then Wailmer approaches with {{m|Surf}}, causing Dawn to lose points before Buneary takes control of the situation with a spin. Buneary strikes her opponent with some {{m|Dizzy Punch}}es. Wailmer retaliates with an acrobatic display of {{m|Hidden Power}}, but Buneary leaps out the way and races towards Wailmer as the Hidden Power follows her. She bounces off Wailmer and out of the way, and Hidden Power hits Wailmer instead. Wailmer tries a {{m|Body Slam}}, but Buneary's {{m|Ice Beam}} freezes it solid and it falls back into the pool. Finally, the timer reaches zero, and Dawn and Buneary win. Her friends also do well; Ash and {{AP|Buizel}} defeat a {{p|Kecleon}}, [[Zoey's Shellos]] knocks a {{p|Mareep}} out with {{m|Mud Bomb}} while May and {{TP|May|Skitty}} use {{m|Blizzard}} to clear the round.

[[Jessie]], as Jessilina, is on the sidelines, upset that she did not make it to the second round. {{MTR}} and [[James]] try to cheer Jessie up by suggesting they become reporters. Jessie returns with her bold Jessadia disguise, ready to take the media by storm. Later, Dawn and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} advance to the semi-finals after winning their quarter-final battle, this time over a girl with her {{p|Pelipper}}.

Now it's Ash's turn to battle, this time with {{si|Kyle}}. Ash sends out Buizel, and Kyle sends out {{p|Lanturn}}. Dawn scans Lanturn on her [[Pokédex]], and the others are concerned because Lanturn's part {{t|Electric}} gives it the [[Type#Type effectiveness|advantage]] over {{t|Water}} Pokémon like Buizel. Lanturn starts things off with {{m|Charge}}, with the powerful display causing Ash to lose points. Buizel launches a {{m|Sonic Boom}} into the water, knocking Lanturn high into the air, costing Kyle a quarter of his points. However, that gives Lanturn the added height to launch a direct {{m|Thunderbolt}} on Buizel, who is left paralyzed. Brock notes that because Charge increases the power of the next Electric-type attack used, the Thunderbolt did even more damage to Buizel. The mid-air display of a supereffective attack drops Ash's points down to half. Kyle confidently declares he already knows all of Ash's strategies and how to counter them because of Ash's decision to use Buizel in all the Contest rounds rather than switch Pokémon like all the other Coordinators. Lanturn launches {{m|Ice Beam}} in mid-air, costing Ash points. Ash calls for an {{m|Aqua Jet}} with a spin, and the improvised "Ice Aqua Jet" strikes Lanturn. Wallace is awed by the attack, as is May, and Kyle is left with only thirty percent of his point total. Buizel gets hit by {{m|Hydro Pump}} and then returns to the stage. Buizel uses {{m|Water Pulse}} but fails due to Lanturn’s counter Thunderbolt. The collision creates a shower, catching Ash and Buizel in a short but intense downpour. Just then, time runs out and Kyle has the most points, eliminating Ash from the Wallace Cup. Afterwards, Jessadia interviews Ash after his loss. Jessadia raves about how Buizel's Ice Aqua Jet is the talk of the tournament and how even Wallace was amazed. Her exaggerated enthusiasm, however, leaves Ash nervous in front of the camera. Zoey and May clear their quarter-final battles with {{p|Misdreavus}} and {{TP|May|Venusaur}} and join Dawn and Kyle in the semi-finals. Marian later compliments Jessadia's event coverage and says that she heard that Jessadia was an assistant reporter at the [[Kanto Grand Festival]].

Back at the hotel, the group are sad that Ash didn't make it to the semi-finals. Dawn reminds him that she is pleased to see her "Ice Aqua Jet" technique finally perfected. Ash admits that [[Contest Battle]]s are tough, but his Buizel was moving in perfect sync and that he'd do better next time. Ash pipes up again and looks forward to cheering everyone else on. Brock admits the competition is stiff with May versus Zoey, while Dawn still needs to beat Kyle. The three girls vow do the best and hope for photo finish.

The following day, Marian announces that today is the final day of the Wallace Cup. In preparation for her semi-finals match, Dawn offers Piplup some encouragement before [[recall]]ing him and placing him into a [[Ball Capsule]]. Marian calls for the time to begin, so Dawn calls out Piplup with a Foamy [[Seal]] and Kyle calls out his {{p|Crawdaunt}}. Piplup twirls into action with a Bubble Beam, while Crawdaunt uses {{m|Sludge Bomb}} to counter.

==Major events==
[[File:Wallace Cup semifinalists.png|thumb|220px|The Wallace Cup semifinalists]]
* {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} sees the spirit of {{p|Azelf}} at [[Lake Valor]].
* Ash and {{ashfr}} compare about their previous encounters with the {{an|lake guardians}}.
* {{an|May}}'s {{p|Bulbasaur}} is revealed to have [[Evolution|evolved]] all the way into a {{TP|May|Venusaur}} during her travels in [[Johto]].
* [[Ash's Buizel]] perfects the Ice Aqua Jet [[Contest combination|combination]].
* Ash loses his second match in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] to {{si|Kyle}}.
* May, {{an|Dawn}}, [[Zoey]], and Kyle advance to the semifinals, with the match-ups revealed to be:
** Dawn versus Kyle.
** May versus Zoey.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[May's Venusaur]]
* {{p|Azelf}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf|anime}}; spirit form only)

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Paul]]
* [[Zoey]]
* [[Wallace]]
* [[Marian]]
* [[Raoul Contesta]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* {{si|Kyle}}
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s
* Wallace's fans

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Skitty}} ({{OP|May|Skitty}})
* {{p|Venusaur}} ({{OP|May|Venusaur}})
* {{p|Munchlax}} ({{OP|May|Munchlax}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Misdreavus}} ([[Zoey]]'s)
* {{p|Shellos}} ({{OP|Zoey|Shellos}}; {{form|Shellos|West Sea}})
* {{p|Lanturn}} ({{si|Kyle}}'s)
* {{p|Crawdaunt}} ({{si|Kyle}}'s)
* {{p|Mothim}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Marill}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Exeggutor}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Pelipper}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Wailmer}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Mareep}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Kecleon}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Azelf}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf|anime}}; spirit; debut)
* {{p|Mesprit}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Sunflora}}

==Trivia==
* Instead of [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]], the end of the episode featured a memorial to ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' called [[Pikachu the Movie Memorial]]. This is part of a countdown to ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
* {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Japanese song}} is used as background music.
* [[Wallace]] and {{Ash}} narrate the preview for the [[DP079|next episode]].
* After Ash's encounter with {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf}}, {{an|May}} tells of a story she heard about a mysterious [[Legendary Pokémon]], likely to be {{p|Uxie}}, during her pitstop at [[Snowpoint City]].
* Jessie's Jessadia persona was first used during the [[Kanto Grand Festival]].
* This is the only episode during May's return where [[Max]], [[Drew]], [[Harley]], [[Norman]], and [[Caroline]] don't appear in any capacity.
* It is revealed that [[Snowpoint City]] is [[Zoey]]'s [[hometown]].
* Background music from the [[List of original series episodes#Johto League arc|Johto League arc]] is used in the beginning of Dawn and Kyle's battle.
* Neither {{an|Dawn}}, May, [[Zoey]], or [[Jessie]] are seen in regular outfits throughout this episode. Only Ash changes back into his regular outfit halfway through, and is also seen in it when encountering Azelf.
** This is the only episode where May isn't seen in her regular outfit during her return.
* This episode marks one of the extremely rare occasions that a member of Team Rocket, Jessie in this case, refers to one of the main characters by name, in order to stay in-character as Jessadia.
* Team Rocket doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* This episode confirms that [[May's Venusaur]] is female, also marking the animated series debut of Venusaur's [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender difference]].
* This episode marks the final physical appearance of [[May's Skitty]], {{TP|May|Wartortle}}, {{TP|May|Munchlax}}, and Venusaur.

===Errors===
* In Dawn's first match, Buneary's [[Ball Capsule]] has a Foamy [[Seal]], but then it changes to a Heart Seal when it opens.
* In several scenes, May's belly button disappears.
* In the scene where [[Paul]] appears, a {{p|Sunflora}} has petals the same color as its body and a face the shade of yellow its petals should be.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub, when {{si|Kyle}}'s {{p|Lanturn}} uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} on [[Ash's Buizel]], {{an|Brock}} acts as if Buizel was attacking instead of Lanturn.

<gallery>
DP078 error.png|The Seal error
DP078 error 2.png|The miscolored Sunflora
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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Zoey

2026-11-07T17:18:36Z

SpanskaFlugan: /* Voice actors */

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'''Zoey''' (Japanese: '''ノゾミ''' ''Nozomi'') is a major recurring character in {{aniseries|DP}}. She is a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] from [[Snowpoint City]] and {{an|Dawn}}'s main [[rival]]. She first appeared in ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault!]]''.
{{spoilers}}

==History==
[[File:Young Zoey.png|thumb|250px|left|Young Zoey]]
===Pre-series===
A few years before becoming a Trainer, a young Zoey found an abandoned {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}} on the streets of [[Snowpoint City]]. When taking this Pokémon home, she was prevented from keeping it because of her parents. Zoey then decided to take care of Glameow at her school with the help of [[Candice]] and her teacher at the school, with the promise that Glameow would be her first Pokémon.

Years passed and Zoey became obsessed with the dream of becoming a [[Top Coordinator]], while her friend Candice trained to become a {{pkmn|Champion}}.

==={{aniseries|DP}}===
Zoey debuted in ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault!]]'', where she quickly made friends with {{an|Dawn}} after returning the choker Dawn had misplaced. At that point, Zoey had already competed in three Contests and won one. She was the first contestant to appeal in the [[Jubilife City]] [[Pokémon Contest]], and the presentation of her {{p|Misdreavus}} was enough to take her to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Round]]. In the [[DP012|following episode]], she defeated {{Ash}}, Dawn, and [[Jessie|Jessilina]] with her {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}}, winning the Jubilife Contest and earning her second [[Ribbon]]. Later in ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'' it was revealed that Zoey's first Ribbon had been won in a battle against [[Kenny's Prinplup]]. She has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]].

In ''[[DP034|Buizel Your Way Out Of This!]]'' Zoey ran into Dawn and her friends, who were fishing in a lake on the way to [[Hearthome City]]. She told them that she had lost her last Contest and was taking a break. After failing to catch a {{p|Buizel}}, Zoey said that she would continue fishing at the lake to try to obtain a {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

In ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]'', Zoey sprained her ankle and could not make the walk back to her camp site. Fortunately, Dawn and her friends were able to help her up and take her there. Upon arriving, Zoey introduced the group her {{TP|Zoey|Shellos}}, which was {{pkmn2|caught}} in the same lake Dawn had caught {{AP|Buizel}}. She also showed Dawn a video of a [[Double Performance]] and shared that the upcoming Hearthome Contest would use the format. When Jessilina appeared and challenged Dawn to a battle, Zoey decided to fight instead. She was able to defeat Jessilina using beautiful and effective [[Contest combination|combinations]].

In ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night!]]'', Zoey met Dawn once more and also met [[Nando]] for the first time. When Nando revealed his decision to participate in both {{pkmn|Contest}}s and [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s, Zoey became angry and said he needed to make up his mind. Zoey made it to the finals of the Hearthome Contest but lost. She was upset for not only her loss but also that she was unable to beat someone who was not "fully dedicated" to Contests in her eyes.

Zoey was the main reason why Ash and Dawn [[trade]]d their {{AP|Aipom}} and {{TP|Dawn|Buizel}}. In ''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'', she told Dawn to raise Aipom after learning that Ash only entered the Jubilife City Pokémon Contest because Aipom wanted to take a shot at it. In ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]'', she suggested that Ash and Dawn should trade their Pokémon with one another. She brought up that Aipom was more interested in competing in Contests instead of battling and vice versa for Buizel. After practicing with each other's Pokémon, they eventually agreed and did the trade.

In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', Zoey entered the [[Wallace Cup]]. It was revealed that she had caught a {{p|Finneon}}, and the performance given by the {{pkmn|category|Wing Fish Pokémon}} took her to the Battle Stage. In ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'', she lost to {{an|May}} in the semifinals of the event.
[[File:Candice and Zoey.png|thumb|left|250px|Zoey and Candice]]
In ''[[DP126|Classroom Training!]]'', Zoey welcomed Dawn and her friends to her [[hometown]], [[Snowpoint City]]. She was showing the town to them when [[Candice]], the [[Snowpoint Gym]] [[Gym Leader|Leader]], came up and joined them. It was revealed that Candice is a childhood friend of Zoey and that they went to the same school. Because of this, Zoey often calls her "Miss Senior". She also appeared in ''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'', watching Ash's Gym battle with Candice, and again in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', where she watched [[Paul]]'s battle against {{an|Brandon}}. She left at the end of the episode with Candice.

In ''[[DP155|Double-Time Battle Training!]]'', Zoey was shown winning her fifth and final [[Ribbon]] required for the [[Grand Festival]]. She, along with Candice, helped Dawn train for the {{to|Daybreak}} Contest and the two had a [[Double Battle]] with Zoey winning. In ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]'', she and Candice were seen watching Dawn's performance on TV from Snowpoint City.

[[File:Zoey and Dawn.png|thumb|250px|Zoey and Dawn in the Grand Festival]]
Zoey entered the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] in ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'', where it was revealed that her {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Finneon}} had evolved into {{TP|Zoey|Gastrodon}} and {{p|Lumineon}}, respectively. Using these two Pokémon, she managed to pass the [[appeal|Performance Stage]] by making use of Gastrodon and Lumineon's Water-type attacks in the [[Contest Hall]]'s pool. In the [[DP175|next episode]], she won her first battle at the event, advancing to the Top 16. In ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]'', she battled Nando in the semifinals with her {{p|Mismagius}} and {{p|Leafeon}} and managed to win the match.

In ''[[DP177|A Grand Fight for Winning!]]'', she found herself up against Dawn in the final round. The two had a hard-fought battle, with Zoey's Glameow and {{p|Gallade}} against [[Dawn's Piplup]] and {{TP|Dawn|Togekiss}}. It was clear that the battle could go either way, but when the time ran out, Zoey won by one point. Having won the Grand Festival, she was awarded the [[Ribbon Cup]] as well as the title of [[Top Coordinator]]. After the competition, she told Dawn that she was going back to Snowpoint City, where Candice was waiting for her with a party to celebrate her victory. She invited Dawn to the party, but Dawn refused saying that she wanted to cheer for Ash in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference|Sinnoh League]]. Zoey then said goodbye and left.

She made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. She and her Glameow were shown taking shelter from the rain inside a log.

==Character==
[[File:Zoey thanking Candice.png|thumb|left|250px|Zoey thanking Candice]]
In contrast with many of the [[rival]] characters presented in {{aniseries|PTS}}, Zoey is very friendly with {{an|Dawn}}. She proved numerous times that she cared about Dawn and wanted to help her grow as a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}. By helping Dawn become more skilled, the two were able to strengthen their friendship.

Zoey has been seen motivating Dawn on several occasions. For example, it was revealed in ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'' that Zoey had suggested to {{Ash}} that he should enter Dawn in the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] to give her a confidence boost after not making it into the second round of the {{ci|Hearthome}} {{pkmn|Contest}}. Also, in ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'', she was seen watching the {{to|Solaceon}} Contest from a [[Pokémon Center]]. After seeing Dawn failing to pass the Performance Stage again, she decided to meet up with her and tell her what she was doing wrong. Zoey met up with Dawn at the end of the episode and told her that she had made her appeal too flashy, forgetting that the Pokémon themselves are supposed to be the main attraction. Once again, Zoey went out of her way to help Dawn become more skilled.

[[File:Zoey defending Ash.png|thumb|250px|Zoey defending Ash from Paul's comments]]
Zoey is very loyal to her friends but has no problem giving them tough criticism when the time calls for it. However, if she feels one of her friends is being mistreated, she wastes no time sticking up for them. Such examples include her sticking up for Dawn when she was being made fun of by [[Jessie|Jessilina]] in ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]''. Despite having a sprained ankle, she still battled in Dawn's defense. She also defended Ash when [[Paul]] was being rude to him in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]''.

She is a childhood friend of [[Candice]] and the two share a strong bond, with Candice having helped Zoey to raise {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}} when they were younger and always inspiring Zoey to work hard and do her best. In ''[[DP155|Double-Time Battle Training!]]'', Zoey thanked Candice for her continued support after winning her fifth [[Ribbon]] in the {{to|Brussel}} Contest.

She initially was against people who wanted to compete in both [[Pokémon Contest]]s and [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s, saying they needed to make up their minds. This is seen in her reactions to Ash in ''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'' and [[Nando]] in ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night!]]''. For that she apologized to Ash for her behavior in ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'' after realizing that it was good to learn from both types of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. It was revealed in ''[[DP126|Classroom Training!]]'' that the reason for this trait in her character was that while she wanted to be a [[Top Coordinator]], Candice wanted to be a {{pkmn|Champion}} Trainer. They promised each other to follow their goals and as such Zoey looked down on people who did both since she thought they weren't taking them seriously.

Zoey's tough demeanor suggests that she is a {{wp|tomboy}}. This is further seen in her short haircut and her choice in Contest outfits, which are stylized suits rather than dresses.

==Pokémon==
{{MissingInfo|2|java|enva|scope=section}}
This listing is of Zoey's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:

===On hand===
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Zoey
|pkmn=Glameow
|type1=Normal
|img=Zoey Glameow.png
|epnum=DP011
|epname=Mounting a Coordinator Assault!
|vajp=Ikue Otani
|vaen=Ikue Otani
|desc={{p|Glameow}} is Zoey's main Pokémon. It was first seen in ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault!]]'' when it approached {{an|Dawn}} with her missing choker around its tail. In the [[DP012|next episode]] it was used in the {{ci|Jubilife}} {{pkmn|Contest}}, and managed to take out [[Ash's Aipom]], [[Dawn's Buneary]], and [[Jessie]]'s borrowed {{TP|James|Carnivine}}, earning Zoey the Jubilife [[Ribbon]].

Zoey used Glameow in almost every Contest she participated in.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Zoey
|pkmn=Mismagius
|stage1=Misdreavus
|type1=Ghost
|img=Zoey Misdreavus.png
|cap=Zoey's Misdreavus
|img2=Zoey Mismagius.png
|cap2=Zoey's Mismagius
|epnum=DP011
|epname=Mounting a Coordinator Assault!
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|vaennote=as Misdreavus
|vaen2=Sarah Natochenny
|vaen2note=as Mismagius
|desc={{p|Mismagius}} made its debut in the start of the {{ci|Jubilife}} {{pkmn|Contest}} in ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault!]]'' as a {{p|Misdreavus}}. It made its appeal by coming out of its {{i|Poké Ball}} covered in a purple fog. It was silhouetted in the mist making only its shadow visible, thus making it look much more ominous and frightening.

Misdreavus was later seen in ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]'' searching for someone to help Zoey alongside {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}}. It was also seen defeating a {{p|Mothim}} in the [[Wallace Cup]] in ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]''.

In ''[[DP176|Coming Full Festival Circle!]]'', it was revealed to have evolved into a Mismagius since the Wallace Cup. Zoey used it along with her {{p|Leafeon}} against [[Nando]] in the semifinals of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] where they helped Zoey advance to the final round.

Mismagius's known moves are {{m|Double Team}}, {{m|Confuse Ray}}, {{m|Shock Wave}}{{tt|*|Dub incorrectly referred to this as Thunder Wave in DP176}}, {{m|Lucky Chant}}, and {{m|Psywave}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Zoey
|pkmn=Gastrodon
|stage1=Shellos
|type1=Water
|type2=Ground
|img=Zoey Shellos.png
|img2=Zoey Gastrodon.png
|epnum=DP041
|epname=A Stand-Up Sit-Down!
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|vaennote=as Shellos
|vaen2=Tom Wayland
|vaen2note=as Gastrodon
|desc=Zoey caught {{p|Gastrodon}} as a {{p|Shellos}} shortly after the events of ''[[DP034|Buizel Your Way Out of This]]''. After failing to capture {{AP|Buizel}}, she stayed in the area to find another {{type|Water}} Pokémon. Shellos then made its first appearance in ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]''. It was seen at the {{ci|Hearthome}} {{pkmn|Contest}} in ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night]]''.

In ''[[DP174|Last Call, First Round!]]'', it was revealed to have evolved into a Gastrodon, used by Zoey in the appeals round and later the first battle round of the Grand Festival, where it easily helped her pass both stages.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Zoey
|pkmn=Lumineon
|stage1=Finneon
|type1=Water
|img=Zoey Finneon.png
|cap=Zoey's Finneon
|img2=Zoey Lumineon.png
|cap2=Zoey's Lumineon
|epnum=DP077
|epname=Staging a Heroes' Welcome!
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|vaennote=as Finneon
|desc={{p|Lumineon}} as a {{p|Finneon}} first appeared in ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]''. Zoey sent it out to perform in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the [[Wallace Cup]], and its performance was impressive enough to advance Zoey to the next round.

In ''[[DP174|Last Call—First Round!]]'', it was revealed to have evolved into a Lumineon. Zoey used it along with her Gastrodon in the Performance Stage and first battle round, where its grace and beauty easily helped her pass both stages.

Lumineon's known moves are {{m|Silver Wind}}, {{m|Safeguard}}, {{m|Waterfall}}, and {{m|Aqua Ring}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Zoey
|pkmn=Gallade
|stage1=Kirlia
|gender=male
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fighting
|img=Zoey Kirlia.png
|cap=Zoey's Kirlia
|img2=Zoey Gallade.png
|cap2=Zoey's Gallade
|epnum=DP155
|epname=Double-Time Battle Training!
|vajp=Satsuki Yukino
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|vaennote=as Kirlia
|vaen2=Tom Wayland
|vaen2note=as Gallade
|desc={{p|Gallade}} first appeared in ''[[DP155|Double-Time Battle Training!]]'', where he defeated [[Dawn's Quilava|Dawn's Cyndaquil]] and {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}} in a practice battle as a {{p|Kirlia}} alongside Zoey's {{p|Leafeon}}.

Before the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival|Grand Festival]], Zoey evolved Kirlia into a Gallade and used him in the final round alongside Glameow against [[Dawn's Piplup]] and {{TP|Dawn|Togekiss}}, where he narrowly gave Zoey the victory.

Gallade's known moves are {{m|Magical Leaf}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Signal Beam}}, {{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Swords Dance}}, and {{m|Vacuum Wave}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Zoey
|pkmn=Leafeon
|type1=Grass
|img=Zoey Leafeon.png
|epnum=DP155
|epname=Double-Time Battle Training!
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Chinami Nishimura
|desc={{p|Leafeon}} first appeared in ''[[DP155|Double-Time Battle Training!]]'', where it defeated [[Dawn's Quilava|Dawn's Cyndaquil]] and {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}} in a practice battle alongside Zoey's Kirlia.

Leafeon later reappeared in ''[[DP176|Coming Full Festival Circle!]]'' where it was used by Zoey in the semifinals of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] alongside her {{p|Mismagius}} where it went up against [[Nando's Kricketune]] and {{p|Lopunny}}. Although Leafeon was weakened by Kricketune's {{m|Bug Buzz}} it was eventually able to strike back thanks to an incredible {{m|Aerial Ace}}-{{m|Psywave}} combination move that allowed it to grow wings and hit back with {{m|Leaf Blade}}. Although it was a hard fought competition, Leafeon and Mismagius were able to secure Zoey her place in the final.

Leafeon's known moves are {{m|Magical Leaf}}, {{m|Leaf Blade}}, {{m|Double Team}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, and {{m|Aerial Ace}}.}}

===Temporary===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Zoey
|pkmn=Chimchar
|type1=Fire
|img=Zoey Chimchar.png
|epnum=DP126
|epname=Classroom Training!
|desc=Zoey used a {{p|Chimchar}} when she was younger in the {{ci|Snowpoint}} {{pkmn|Trainers' School}}, as seen in a flashback in ''[[DP126|Classroom Training!]]''. It is unknown if it actually belonged to her or if it was one of the many Pokémon used by youngsters in the Trainers' School.}}

==Contests==
[[File:Zoey ribbons DP126.png|thumb|250px|Zoey's Ribbons as of ''[[DP126|Classroom Training!]]'']]
[[File:Zoey Ribbon Cup.png|thumb|250px|Zoey holding the [[Ribbon Cup]]]]
===Sinnoh Ribbons===
This listing is of the [[Ribbon]]s Zoey has obtained in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]:
* Unknown Ribbon (prior to ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault!]]'')
* {{ci|Jubilife}} [[a:File:Jubilife Ribbon.png|Ribbon]] (''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'')
* Unknown Ribbon (prior to ''[[DP093|Playing the Leveling Field!]]'')
* Unknown Ribbon (prior to ''[[DP126|Classroom Training!]]'')
* {{to|Brussel}} [[a:File:Brussel Ribbon.png|Ribbon]] (''[[DP155|Double-Time Battle Training!]]'')

===Grand Festival ranking===
Zoey has competed in the following [[Grand Festival]] tournaments:
* [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] - Winner (''[[DP177|A Grand Fight for Winning!]]'')

===Other achievements===
Zoey has competed in the following [[Pokémon Contest]]s:
* {{ci|Hearthome}} Contest - Runner-Up (''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night!]]'')
* [[Wallace Cup]] - Top 4 (''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'')

===Outfits===
<gallery>
Zoey Jubilife Contest.png|Zoey's outfit in the Jubilife Contest
Zoey Hearthome Contest.png|Zoey's outfit in the Hearthome and Brussel Contests
Zoey Wallace Cup.png|Zoey's outfit in the Wallace Cup
Zoey Grand Festival.png|Zoey's outfit in the Grand Festival
</gallery>

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{red color dark}}|bordercolor={{ruby color dark}}
|de=Gabrielle Pietermann
|ja=早水リサ ''[[Risa Hayamizu]]''
|en=[[Emily Williams]]
|ar=ناريمان بيطار ''Nariman Bitar''
|fi=Henna Haverinen ([[DP011]]-[[DP049]]) Unknown voice actress ([[DP055]]-[[DP093]]) Hanna Kaila ([[DP126]]-[[DP128]], [[DP174]]-[[DP176]]) Ella Pyhältö ([[DP155]], [[DP177]])
|nl=Hetty Heyting
|fr_eu=Claire Tefnin
|it=Cinzia Massironi ([[DP011]]-[[DP049]]) Loretta Di Pisa ([[DP055]]-present)
|he=מורן נהור ''Moran Nahor''
|pl=Katarzyna Pysiak-Owczarz ([[DP011]]-[[DP049]], [[DP126]]-[[DP177]]) Monika Wierzbicka ([[DP055]]-[[DP093]]){{tt|*|Original airing}} Joanna Pach ([[DP055]]){{tt|*|Redub}}
|pt_br=Luciana Baroli ([[DP011]]-[[DP093]]) Samira Fernandes ([[DP126]]-present)
|pt_eu=Sandra de Castro ([[DP011]]-[[DP049]]) Isabel Queirós ([[DP055]]-present)
|es_la=María Fernanda Morales ([[DP011]]-[[DP049]], [[DP174]]-[[DP177]]) Marisol Romero ([[DP055]]-[[DP093]]) Carla Castañeda ([[DP126]]-[[DP128]]) Angélica Villa ([[DP155]])
|es_eu=María del Mar Jorcano}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Zoey concept art 1.png|280px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Zoey concept art 2.png|230px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Zoey concept art 3.png|270px]]
|-
| colspan=3 | Concept artwork from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
|}

==Trivia==
* Counting only regular characters, Zoey is the first female [[rival]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
** She is also the first female rival to defeat {{Ash}} in a {{pkmn|battle}}.
* The ''{{wp|Hikari (train)|Hikari}}'' and the ''{{wp|Nozomi (train)|Nozomi}}'' are two {{wp|Shinkansen}} (bullet train) lines in Japan, with the latter being faster. This may indicate that "Nozomi" was chosen as Zoey's Japanese name to imply that she is a better {{pkmn|Coordinator}} than Dawn, whose Japanese name is "Hikari".
* Zoey is the first major rival to win her [[region]]'s major tournament.
* Zoey's {{p|Mismagius}} is the only Pokémon in {{aniseries|PTS}} to have used the move {{m|Lucky Chant}}, while her {{p|Lumineon}} is the only Pokémon to have used the move {{m|Waterfall}}.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{red color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{ruby color dark}}"
|- style="text-align:center; color:#fff;"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ノゾミ ''Nozomi''
| Possibly a reference to the {{wp|Nozomi (train)|Nozomi bullet train}}, which travels faster than the {{wp|Hikari (train)|Hikari bullet train}}. May also come from 望み ''nozomi'', hope.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, German, Italian, Latin American Spanish
| Zoey
| Similar to her Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Zoé
| From ''Zoey''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| European Spanish
| Zoe
| From ''Zoey''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 소망 ''Somang''
| Means "hope" (所望 in Hanja), literal translation of the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 小望 ''Xiǎo Wàng''
| 望 is from Japanese 望み ''nozomi'', hope.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Russian
|Зоуи ''Zoui'' Зоя ''Zoya'' ([[S10]])
|Transcription of English name Russian name equivalent to ''Zoe''.
|}{{-}}

==Related articles==
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Zoey}}
* [[a:Category:Zoey|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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DP077

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SpanskaFlugan: /* In other languages */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=DP076 |
prevtitle=A Full Course Tag Battle! |
nextcode=DP078 |
nexttitle=Pruning a Passel of Pals! |
series=Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl |
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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=DP077 |
altepcode=EP543 |
colorscheme=Sinnoh |
title_en=Staging a Heroes' Welcome!|
title_ja=みんなライバル！ミクリカップ！！|
title_ja_trans=Everyone's a Rival! Mikuri Cup!! |
screen=yes|
broadcast_jp=May 8, 2008 |
broadcast_us=September 20, 2008 |
en_op=[[We Will Be Heroes]] |
ja_op=[[Together]] |
ja_ed=[[Message of the Wind|風のメッセージ]] (PokaPoka Version) |
olmteam=Team Iguchi |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=日高政光 |
directorn=1 |
director=古賀一臣 |
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art=田口広一 |
morecredits=yes |
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footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|dp|077}}
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26eObxzZRMI Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
}}
'''Staging a Heroes' Welcome!''' (Japanese: '''みんなライバル！ミクリカップ！！''' ''Everyone's a Rival! {{tt|Mikuri|Wallace}} Cup!!'') is the 77th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 543rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on May 8, 2008, alongside [[DP078]] as part of a one-hour special, and in the United States on September 20, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The day before the Wallace Cup, Zoey shows up at Lake Valor for the competition. She says hi to Dawn and meets May for the first time; while she's there, she also admits to Ash that Coordinators can still learn from regular Trainers, too. Not far away, Jessie is shocked to learn that she won the Solaceon Ribbon all by herself, without the use of any secret plans or cheats. Then it's on to the Wallace Cup and a dramatic entrance from Wallace himself—he'll even be one of the judges in the appeals performance round!

May and her Wartortle take the stage first and put on a great performance. In contrast, Jessie and Wobbuffet's appeals round performance doesn't actually seem to have much appeal for the judges. Then Zoey's new Finneon makes its dazzling Contest debut, which ratchets up the pressure on Dawn. It doesn't help Dawn's nerves when Ash and Buizel have a terrific performance, either; afraid of failing again, she's almost ready to quit before she starts.

Piplup responds to Dawn's anxiety with a well-timed attack that snaps Dawn back into reality. She tries to relax as she heads onstage with Ambipom, and indeed, Ambipom puts on a performance that showcases its best qualities without relying on too much flash. With the first round over, it's up to the judges to decide which Coordinators are moving on the second round. Jessie is in for a disappointment, but Dawn is relieved to know she'll be battling in the second round along with Ash, Zoey, and May!

==Plot==
With a day before the [[Wallace Cup]], the group venture in [[Valor Lakefront]] to take in the excitement. {{an|Brock}} starts flirting with a female vendor when {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} {{m|Poison Jab|jabs}} him. {{an|May}} laughs at the sight, noting Croagunk has taken over [[Max]]'s job. {{an|Dawn}}, however, is really nervous now about the competition and her appetite is being affected. Ash finally registers for the Wallace Cup when [[Zoey]] appears. Zoey is surprised to see Ash entering the Wallace Cup and is further surprised when she learns that [[Wallace]] himself recommended it to him, though she quickly relents, as she's come to realize that she needs to learn from both Contests and regular battles if she expects to be Top Coordinator. The rest of {{ashfr|the group}} show up and Dawn introduces May to Zoey. Meanwhile, [[Jessie]], dressed as Jessilina, is also entering, still thinking that [[James]] and {{MTR}} helped her win the [[Solaceon Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]]. James quickly denies having helped her with the Contest, leaving Jessie speechless about having won the [[a:File:Solaceon Ribbon.png|Solaceon Ribbon]] all by herself.

The day of the Wallace Cup arrives, and [[Marian]] welcomes the crowd and Contest hopefuls. While May is all ready, Dawn is struggling with her hair again. May fixes it up, and Zoey says Dawn was like this during [[DP011|her debut]], meaning she is extra nervous. Dawn admits that she worries about whether she can still do a good job or not but receives encouragement from her friends. Soon, Marian welcomes Contest Master Wallace to the stage, and he makes his appearance in an impressive way along with his {{p|Milotic}}. Marian informs the audience he will be a special judge and proceeds to present the other [[Contest Judge|judges]]: [[Raoul Contesta]] from the [[Pokémon Activities Committee]], [[Mr. Sukizo]] from the [[Pokémon Fan Club]], and [[Nurse Joy]] from the Lake Valor [[Pokémon Center]]. She explains that the winning {{pkmn|Coordinator}} will receive the {{DL|Ribbon|Aqua Ribbon}}, a special [[Ribbon]] that is valid to use in any [[region]].

May opens the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]], presenting her {{TP|May|Wartortle}} to the crowd with a Pink Foamy [[Seal]], surprising Ash and Brock that her little {{p|Squirtle}} [[Evolution|evolved]] as Dawn scans it with her [[Pokédex]]. Her family are watching from the [[Petalburg Gym]] while rivals [[Drew]], [[Solidad]], and [[Harley]] also following May on TV from [[Ecruteak City]]. May has Wartortle skip across the water field with a {{m|Rapid Spin}} before finishing up with a dazzling {{m|Aqua Tail}} that spreads throughout the entire stadium. The judges, especially Wallace, applaud May's performance and shower Wartortle with praise. Later, Jessilina takes to the stage with {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, who trips over after he emerges from his {{i|Poké Ball}}, though the audience laughs as they believe it was intentional. Jessie runs right at Wobbuffet and is propelled into the air by his {{m|Counter}}. She lands atop Wobbuffet’s head; however, the unique performance leaves the crowd and the judges equally silent. Zoey's turn comes up revealing she has obtained a {{p|Finneon}}, which Ash scans with his Pokédex. It leaps out of the water for a {{m|Silver Wind}} that reaches across the entire pool. Finneon follows up with a {{m|Safeguard}} to showcase its luminescent scales and swims up its own {{m|Waterfall}} attack for a spectacular finish.

Ash's act with {{AP|Buizel}} starts off by punching the Ele-Seal effect before transitioning into a speedy {{m|Aqua Jet}}. Buizel uses its inflatable collar to make an abrupt stop and then leaps from the pool using {{m|Sonic Boom}}. Ash finishes things off with a {{m|Water Gun}} aimed at the water field, kicking up a huge splash of water for a dazzling display. The display of power combined with an exceptional appeal goes over well with the judges. However, [[Paul]] catches the appeal on TV and is unimpressed to see Ash has entered a Pokémon Contest.

By now, Dawn is extremely nervous that she will embarrass herself, and gets rather uptight. {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} knows she can do it though and wakes her up with a blast of {{m|Bubble Beam}}. After a small stumble, she sends out {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} in a flurry of pink hearts and showcases her magnificent tails with a twirling {{m|Double Hit}}. Backstage, Zoey compliments Dawn's return to a natural and simplistic appeal, while May is inspired to see how well Ambipom is working with Dawn post-[[trade]] and [[Evolution]]. Dawn has Ambipom aim {{m|Swift}} and {{m|Focus Punch}} attacks at the water field for a fountain effect. The judges commend Dawn’s performance for its excellent timing and display of cuteness. Wallace adds praise for the appeal's combination of exceptional power and technique.

Backstage, Dawn rejoins her friends who all shower her with applause. However, even though the appeal went well, Dawn is still nervous about the results, knowing that she felt confident before only to be disappointed. May reminds Dawn to have faith in herself. Everyone's attention is caught by Marian, who has the results of the first round's evaluation. Ash, May, Zoey and Dawn have all advanced to the Top 16 and the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]]. Jessilina, however, is crushed as her Wallace Cup chances are quashed. Dawn is thrilled by the result, and with a renewed confidence she hopes to win the entire competition.

==Major events==
[[File:Wallace Cup Top 16 Battle Stage.png|thumb|220px|The Wallace Cup quarterfinalists]]
* {{Ash}} and [[Ash's friends|his friends]] reunite with [[Zoey]], where her and {{an|May}} meet for the first time.
* Ash, {{an|Dawn}}, May, [[Jessie|Jessilina]], and Zoey enter the [[Wallace Cup]].
* May's {{p|Squirtle}} is revealed to have [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{TP|May|Wartortle}} during her travels in [[Johto]] and learned {{m|Aqua Tail}}.
* Zoey is revealed to have obtained a {{p|Finneon}}.
* Ash, Dawn, May, and Zoey make it to the [[Contest Battle]]s, while Jessilina loses in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]].
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{si|Kyle}}

====Pokémon debuts====
* [[May's Wartortle]]

=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Finneon}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Drew]]
* [[Harley]]
* [[Solidad]]
* [[Paul]]
* [[Zoey]]
* {{si|Kenny}}
* [[Wallace]]
* [[Norman]]
* [[Caroline]]
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Marian]]
* [[Raoul Contesta]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'' staff
** {{si|Rhonda}}
* {{si|Kyle}}
* [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s
* Wallace's fans

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Munchlax}} ({{OP|May|Munchlax}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|May|Wartortle}}; flashback)
* {{p|Wartortle}} ({{OP|May|Wartortle}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Finneon}} ([[Zoey]]'s)
* {{p|Milotic}} ([[Wallace]]'s)
* {{p|Cloyster}} ({{si|Kyle}}'s)
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}})
* {{p|Chatot}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Vulpix}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Venomoth}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Sharpedo}} (Coordinator's)

==Trivia==
[[File:Sakura and Tomoyo DP077.png|thumb|220px|Sakura and Tomoyo lookalikes]]
* [[I Won't Lose! ~Haruka's Theme~]], {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Japanese song}}, and [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]] are used as insert songs during the [[Appeal|performances]] of {{an|May}}, {{Ash}}, and {{an|Dawn}}, respectively.
* Both May and Dawn had most of their [[rival]]s appear in this episode, either in cameos or throughout the course of the episode: Drew, Harley, and Solidad for May; and Zoey and Kenny for Dawn. It should be noted that Ash's rival [[Paul]] also had a brief appearance. [[Nando]] was the only one of Dawn's or Ash's main rivals at the time not to appear.
* This is the only episode of the [[Wallace Cup]] arc in which {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} appears.
* Two girls near the beginning of the episode resemble {{wp|Sakura Kinomoto}} and {{wp|Tomoyo Daidōji}} from ''{{wp|Cardcaptor Sakura}}''. This is most likely a joke about how their hats, which resemble the one Wallace wears, also resemble the school uniform hats of ''Cardcaptor Sakura''.
* The two men who visited the [[Café Cabin|Mountain Hut Maid Café]] in ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]'' make a brief reappearance in this episode, standing in front of one of the festival stalls on the near the beginning.
* The two children running and wearing {{p|Lucario}} and {{p|Weavile}} masks may be a reference to ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.
* Instead of [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]], the end of the episode featured a memorial to ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', called [[Pikachu the Movie Memorial]]. This is part of a countdown to ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
* This is the second [[Pokémon Contest]] [[DP061|in a row]] that {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}'s {{i|Poké Ball}} almost slips out of Dawn's hand due to her nervousness.
* This episode marks one of the very rare occasions that [[Jessie]] sends out {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, as opposed to him popping out of his Poké Ball on his own accord.
* Some of the participating {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s bear [[Animated series character recycling|striking resemblances]] to previous [[Character of the day|characters of the day]]:
** One resembles [[Cherry]], who appeared in ''[[EP156|The Psychic Sidekicks!]]''.
** Another resembles [[Temacu]], who appeared in ''[[EP198|The Heartbreak of Brock]]''.
** Two resemble [[Oscar and Andi]], who appeared in ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]''.
* In ''[[DP114|Another One Gabites the Dust!]]'', 37 episodes later, it is revealed that [[Ursula]] had lost in the Performance Stage of the Wallace Cup.
* {{TRT}} does not blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode, though Jessie is briefly launched into the sky as part of her act.
* This episode marks Ash's second and final participation in an official Pokémon Contest.
** This is also the debut of Ash's Contest outfit.
* This episode marks the first time that a [[first partner Pokémon]] owned by a main character has evolved off-screen.
* Despite the [[move]] having existed since [[Generation I]], this marks the [[List of moves by animated series debut|first time]] that {{m|Waterfall}} has been used in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, and it is so far the only time Waterfall has been used in the animated series.

===Errors===
[[File:DP077 error.png|thumb|200px|May's missing gloves]]
* When {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} drags {{an|Brock}} away from the woman selling crepes, May's gloves disappear.
* When {{MTR}} and [[James]] show their displeasure at Jessie's performance, there is a sound indicating a Pokémon coming out of its Poké Ball, despite {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} already being outside its Ball.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]], {{m|Silver Wind}} is mistakenly translated as ''Asa de Prata'', which actually means "Silver Wing".

===Dub edits===
* In the scene where Croagunk drags Brock away from a vendor; in the English dub, May mentions that Croagunk is now doing Max's job. In the original Japanese version, she says that Brock hasn't changed at all.
* When Jessie claims that James and Meowth helped her during the [[Solaceon Town]] Contest in the English dub, James says, "We didn't do a bloody thing!". On some prints, the line is dubbed to "We didn't do a single thing!" since "bloody" is classified as a vulgar word in some English-speaking countries.

==In other languages==
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'''A Full Course Tag Battle!''' (Japanese: '''レストラン七つ星！タッグバトルでフルコース！！''' ''Seven Stars Restaurant! Tag Battle for a Full Course!!'') is the 76th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 542nd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on April 24, 2008, and in the United States on September 13, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

May has arrived at Lake Valor to see her old friends and compete in the Wallace Cup. She's brought presents for everyone and a new Pokémon, Glaceon—it's the new Evolution of her trusty Eevee, which she evolved in Snowpoint City. Always one for a good meal, May has lunch reservations for everyone at the Seven Stars Restaurant, a popular eatery where diners have to defeat the owner and his fiancé, Charleton and Charlene, before they can sit down to their meal. Ash and Brock partner up for the first tag battle, and easily defeat Charleton's Snorlax and Charlene's Munchlax with Pikachu and Sudowoodo.

May and Dawn are up next, and they're determined not to let the boys outdo them. Dawn chooses Piplup and May chooses Blaziken, while Charleton picks Girafarig and Charlene sends out her Drifloon. Before their battle can get into gear, there's horrible news: someone has just stolen all the food from the restaurant! The thought of no food has May seeing red, and she promptly orders Munchlax to sniff out the offenders. Munchlax leads everyone straight to Team Rocket, who are indeed gulping down all the gourmet fare. May and Dawn decide they'll have their tag battle after all by beating Team Rocket; a combination of Glaceon and Buneary puts Team Rocket on ice, while also earning May and Dawn their lunch ticket.

Since it'll take time for lunch to be prepared, May and Dawn decide they'll still have a tag battle with Charleton and Charlene, just for fun. Girafarig and Drifloon are hardly pushovers, but they're no match for Piplup and Blaziken's fusion combination of fire and ice. With the battle over, it's finally time to eat. Then, May gets caught up on the latest news as she and her friends prepare for the Wallace Cup, which promises to be a big event for everyone!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are waiting at Port Valor on the [[Valor Lakefront]] for Ash and {{an|Brock}}'s former traveling companion, {{an|May}} to arrive. Just then a {{TP|May|Beautifly}} flies across the lake towards them. {{an|Dawn}} scans it with her [[Pokédex]], and the Beautifly lands on Ash's head. Ash wonders if he knows this Beautifly as a ferry comes towards them with May waving from the bow. After greeting each other on the pier, May gives Ash a wooden {{p|Teddiursa}} and Brock a wooden {{p|Ursaring}}. She gives Dawn a present, which turns out to be a {{p|Piplup}} necklace. {{TRT}} is spying on the group, and grumpily note the arrival of the "[[Hoenn]] [[twerp]]ette". Their stomachs rumble and they complain about being broke.

The group walks up some stairs and Ash asks about [[Max]]. May replies that her younger brother is back at the [[Petalburg Gym]], taking care of [[Norman|their father's]] Pokémon, just like Brock showed him. May reveals that she has been in [[Sinnoh]] for the past three days, as she wanted to do something in [[Snowpoint City]] first. She sends out her newly evolved {{TP|May|Glaceon}}, explaining that there is an ice cave {{rt|217|Sinnoh|near Snowpoint City}}, where an [[Ice Rock|ice crystal]] allowed her {{p|Eevee}} to evolve. May hopes her Glaceon will be perfect for the [[Johto]] Contests. She shows Dawn her three [[Ribbon]]s, but not before saying that she can't beat either [[Drew]] or [[Harley]] at the moment. May tells Dawn that Ash told her all about her, including her two recent losses in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of [[Pokémon Contest]]s, however May explains that her Johto Contest campaign isn't going very well either, so the [[Wallace Cup]] should be both of their comeback Contests. Ash's stomach rumbles, and May reveals that she has made reservations at the [[Seven Stars Restaurant]], the most popular restaurant in Valor Lakefront.

The group enters the restaurant, much to Team Rocket's jealousy, and are greeted by the Maitre d'. He leads them to the next set of doors, but a young man bursts out of them and says that he will go and train, and that he will eat there if it is the last thing he does, before running off. The Maitre d' leads them through the doors to a battlefield and explains that only those who beat the proprietor and his fiancée are allowed to eat at the restaurant. [[Roman]] and [[Kylie]] introduce themselves, and the Maitre d' suggests that the group should battle two at a time and have [[Multi Battle|Tag Battles]]. May and Dawn decide to pair up, and so Brock and Ash get ready to battle first.

Brock selects his {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}} while Ash sends in {{AP|Pikachu}}; Roman sends out {{p|Snorlax}} and Kylie sends out {{p|Munchlax}}. Dawn scans them both on her Pokédex. Roman suggests that they all launch their moves at the same time, and Ash and Brock agree. The judge starts the battle. Snorlax uses {{m|Mega Punch}}, Munchlax uses {{m|Giga Impact}}, while Sudowoodo and Pikachu counter with {{m|Double-Edge}} and {{m|Volt Tackle}} respectively. Double-Edge breaks through Giga Impact, and Pikachu dodges Mega Punch before hitting with Volt Tackle. Both Snorlax and Munchlax are knocked out from the single blows. The swift victory takes Ash and Brock by surprise. Roman invites the winners to proceed through to the restaurant and place orders, but Ash says that it is all of them or none of them. Roman admits this round won't be so easy, and sends out {{p|Girafarig}} while Kylie calls out her {{p|Drifloon}}. May comments on how cute Drifloon is. Dawn sends in {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, and May sends out her {{TP|May|Blaziken}}, which is looking stronger than ever.

Just as the judge is about to start the battle there is a loud crash and a waiter runs in from the restaurant saying that all the food has been stolen. Everyone is shocked, and May's eyes grow red with anger as she promises that the culprits won't get away with it. The group inspects the restaurant, finding it completely destroyed. The Chef reports that every morsel of food has been stolen. Roman starts to despair, but May sends out her {{TP|May|Munchlax}}, whom Pikachu proceeds to greet. May suggests that Kylie send out hers too. Both Munchlax dash about the restaurant to pick up the scent of the food, though only May's picks up a scent trail, leading everyone to outside.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is stuffing their faces. Munchlax, and the group, discover them, so they finish the food off before any of them can react. They perform their {{motto}}. May is amazed by the new motto, but when Brock points out a fridge nearby, she gets angry again. Brock and Ash are about to intervene, but May and Dawn decide to handle the situation themselves with Glaceon and {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} respectively. {{TP|James|Carnivine}} uses {{m|Bullet Seed}} and Seviper uses {{m|Poison Tail}}, but both are countered with a double {{m|Ice Beam}}, pushing them back into Team Rocket and freezing them all. Glaceon uses {{m|Iron Tail}} to lift them into the air, and Buneary uses {{m|Bounce}} to send them blasting off. Buneary starts fawning over Pikachu, which May notices, causing Dawn to comment that Buneary is a big fan of Pikachu.

Back at the restaurant, Roman thanks the group for recovering the food and decides to let them eat without having a battle. The Chef adds that it will take some time to prepare the food, as it must be made fresh. May and Dawn decide to have their Tag Battle while they're waiting. Girafarig and Drifloon face off against Piplup and Blaziken. Girafarig uses {{m|Bite}}, Drifloon uses {{m|Constrict}}, Blaziken uses {{m|Blaze Kick}} and Piplup uses {{m|Bubble Beam}}. Drifloon spins to bat away the Bubble Beam and grabs Piplup with Constrict while Girafarig dodges Blaze Kick before biting down on Blaziken’s ankle, causing it pain. To escape Drifloon's Constrict, Dawn calls for a {{m|Whirlpool}} attack. Both Drifloon and Girafarig are caught in the Whirlpool and pushed up towards the ceiling. May tells Dawn to get Piplup to use Bubble Beam, and when it hits she tells Blaziken to jump above them and use {{m|Fire Spin}}. The two attacks meet with Girafarig and Drifloon in the middle, creating a fusion of fire and water. The combination attack knocks out Girafarig and Drifloon. May and Dawn celebrate with high fives. Everyone compliments the battlers and then the Maitre d' announces that lunch is ready.

Following their meal, the group steps outside onto a balcony overlooking [[Lake Valor]]. May asks Ash if he still has his half of the {{to|Terracotta}} Medal that [[AG192|they won in the Terracotta Contest]], and both hold their halves up. May tells the group that it has become her lucky charm, causing Dawn to show the group the Ribbon that [[Johanna|her mother]] gave her, which is ''her'' lucky charm. Ash reveals to May that [[Wallace]] suggested he enter the Wallace Cup with {{AP|Buizel}}, shocking May. And so Ash, May, and Dawn all prepare to enter the Wallace Cup, all determined to win.

==Major events==
[[File:May DP series.png|thumb|220px|May making her return]]
* {{an|May}} arrives at [[Lake Valor]] to compete in the [[Wallace Cup]].
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} reunite with May, while {{an|Dawn}} and May meet for the first time.
* May is revealed to have begun rotating her [[Party|team]].
* May's {{p|Eevee}} is revealed to have [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{TP|May|Glaceon}} while in [[Snowpoint City]], and to have learned {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}.
* It is revealed in a flashback that [[Drew]]'s {{p|Roselia}} has evolved into a {{TP|Drew|Roserade}}.
* May is revealed to have won three [[Johto]] [[Ribbon]]s.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Glaceon}} ({{OP|May|Glaceon}})
* [[Drew's Roserade]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]] (flashback)
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Drew]] (flashback)
* [[Harley]] (flashback)
* [[Norman]] (flashback)
* [[Caroline]] (flashback)
* [[Roman]]
* [[Kylie]]
* Maitre d'
* [[Battle judge]]
* Chef

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Blaziken}} ({{OP|May|Blaziken}})
* {{p|Beautifly}} ({{OP|May|Beautifly}})
* {{p|Munchlax}} ({{OP|May|Munchlax}})
* {{p|Glaceon}} ({{OP|May|Glaceon}}; debut)
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Slaking}} ({{OP|Norman|Slaking}}; flashback)
* {{p|Roserade}} ({{OP|Drew|Roserade}}; flashback)
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ([[Harley]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Snorlax}} ([[Roman]]'s)
* {{p|Girafarig}} ([[Roman]]'s)
* {{p|Drifloon}} ([[Kylie]]'s)
* {{p|Munchlax}} ([[Kylie]]'s)

==Trivia==
* Much like {{an|Misty}}'s guest appearance in ''[[AG044|The Princess and the Togepi]]'' and ''[[AG045|A Togepi Mirage]]'', {{an|May}} makes a temporary return.
* An instrumental version of [[I Won't Lose! ~Haruka's Theme~]] is used during the {{pkmn|battle}} with {{TRT}}. [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] is also used as background music.
** On another note, I Won't Lose! ~Haruka's Theme~ was left in the English [[dub]] as the background music for the first time.
* [[Roman]] and [[Kylie]] are based on the {{tc|Rich Boy}} and {{tc|Lady}} of the same names, both of whom can be battled in the [[Seven Stars Restaurant]] in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.
* Instead of [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]], the end of the episode featured a memorial to ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' called [[Pikachu the Movie Memorial]]. This is part of a countdown to ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
* The episode's English dub title is the first dub title since ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 1)]]'' to simply be a translation of the Japanese title, although without the mention of the Seven Stars Restaurant.
* When {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}'s {{m|Bubble Beam}} and {{TP|May|Blaziken}}'s {{m|Fire Spin}} connect and combine together, {{Ash}} refers to ''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'', during which [[Tucker]] used a similar attack against him.
* This episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}} on the same day that {{game|Platinum}} was released in Japan.
* [[Ted Lewis]] returns to the series in this episode under the pseudonym of '''Ed Paul''', having been laid off with every other voice actor except for [[Carter Cathcart|Jimmy Zoppi]] and [[Kayzie Rogers]] after [[S08|the eighth season of Pokémon]]. This makes him the third of the main cast to return to the series, the first two being [[Rachael Lillis]] and [[Maddie Blaustein]]. Lewis was part of the main cast on two occasions: first voicing [[James]] from ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' to ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]'' and {{Tracey}} during the [[Orange Islands]] arc.
* In this episode, Team Rocket uses a variation of their {{motto}}.
* This is the only episode of the [[Wallace Cup]] arc in which [[Wallace]] does not appear.
* This is the last time to date where {{an|May}} encounters {{TRT}}.
* The wood carvings that May gives to Ash and {{an|Brock}} are a reference to a popular souvenir in {{wp|Hokkaido}} (the area of Japan that [[Sinnoh]] is based on), which are wooden carvings in the form of bears fishing or hunting, since they are the most abundant animals there.
* This episode marks the final physical appearance of [[May's Blaziken]].

===Errors===
[[File:DP076 error.png|thumb|200px|May's miscolored glove]]
* In one scene in the original version, {{p|Drifloon}} is colored pink instead of purple. This is corrected in the English dub and subsequent Japanese airings, including DVD releases.
* When May sends out {{TP|May|Munchlax}} and {{TP|May|Glaceon}}, May's left glove is black and fingerless, like Ash's gloves.
* Kylie's Munchlax uses {{m|Giga Impact}} in this episode, a move it [[Animated series move errors|cannot learn in the games]].
** Also, Roman's Girafarig uses {{m|Bite}}, which it cannot learn in the games either.
* The [[Pokédex]] accidentally says that {{p|Snorlax}} can eat {{tt|400 pounds|‪181.4369 kilograms‬}} of food instead of {{tt|900|‪408.2331 kilograms}}. This appears to be due to only the measurement unit being changed without converting it properly from kilograms to pounds, as the Pokédex states that Snorlax can eat {{tt|400 ''kilograms''|‪881.849 pounds}} of food in the original.
===Dub edits===
* On [[Pokémon in the United Kingdom|BBC iPlayer]] prints of this episode, the line "I think May's turned into a Fire Type" is cut.

==In other languages==
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May (anime)

2026-11-04T17:54:54Z

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{{Character Infobox
|color={{ruby color}}
|bordercolor={{ruby color dark}}
|corecolor={{ruby color light}}
|name=May
|jname=ハルカ
|tmname=Haruka
|text=fff
|image=May AG.png
|size=170px
|caption=May in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''
|age=10<ref>''([[AG001]]) May: "Hi. My name's May and I'm '''10 years old'''.''"</ref>
|gender=Female
|eyes=Blue
|hair=Light brown
|hometown=[[Petalburg City]]
|region=[[Hoenn]]
|relatives=[[Max]] (younger brother) [[Norman]] (father) [[Caroline]] (mother)
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|enva=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[AG001]]-[[AG145]]) [[Michele Knotz]] ([[AG146]]-[[DP079]], [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|MoMP]])
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'''May''' (Japanese: '''ハルカ''' ''Haruka'') is a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] from [[Petalburg City]] and a former {{ashfr|traveling companion}} of {{Ash}}. She is the daughter of [[Norman]] and [[Caroline]], and her [[first partner Pokémon]] was a {{TP|May|Torchic}} given to her by [[Professor Birch]].

Initially on a {{pkmn|journey}} to meet new places, May found her true calling in [[Pokémon Contest]]s and made it her goal to become a [[Top Coordinator]]. She traveled through [[Hoenn]] and [[Kanto]] with Ash, {{an|Brock}}, and her little brother, [[Max]].

==In animation==
===History===
====''Pokémon the Series''====
=====Pre-series=====
[[File:Younger May.png|thumb|220px|May during her childhood]]
May grew up in [[Petalburg City]] in the [[Hoenn]] region with her parents, [[Caroline]] and Petalburg [[Gym Leader]] [[Norman]], and brother, [[Max]]. As revealed in ''[[AG103|A Cacturne for the Worse]]'', May, when she was younger, was playing in the water with some {{p|Tentacool}}, but found herself surrounded by a horde of them. However, when her parents saw this, Caroline tried to catch her because she had mistaken her for a Tentacool. Ever since that experience, May developed a dislike and fear of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

====={{aniseries|RS}}=====
Years later in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'', May was old enough to become a [[Pokémon Trainer]], but she used it as an excuse just so she could travel, even though everyone expected her to follow in her father Norman's footsteps. However, after seeing a [[Pokémon Contest]] in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', she decided to become a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] instead. Since May initially knew almost nothing about Pokémon or [[move|attack]]s, Ash assumed the role of her mentor. She gradually gained experience through her {{pkmn|journey}} and practice with Ash.

As a Coordinator, May was able to learn more about Pokémon and form stronger bonds with them. In ''[[AG051|Come What May!]]'', after winning the {{to|Fallarbor}} Contest, May told her {{TP|May|Beautifly}} that she loved it. This is an example of her growth — from someone who initially disliked Pokémon to someone who cared deeply for them.

With her {{cat|May's Pokémon|Pokémon}}, May was able to come up with different [[Contest combination|attack combinations]] to use during her [[Contest Battle]]s. For instance, she would use her {{TP|May|Combusken}}'s {{m|Fire Spin}} and her {{TP|May|Squirtle}}'s {{m|Bubble}} to create a combination of fire and water, dubbed "Fire and Water Whirlwind" by [[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]], after witnessing [[Tucker]] use it against Ash with a combination of {{m|Water Pulse}} and {{m|Fire Blast}}. This even made a [[Harley|rival]] of hers angry, thinking she thought he was not worthy of the move as May did not use it against him.

She also developed a love for making her own [[Pokéblock]]s with recipes that she thought up, including ones called "May's Purple Surprise" and "May's Pink Surprise" (Japanese: ''Haruka's Delicious'' and ''Haruka's Delicious 2''). Unfortunately, the only ones who liked her "Purple Surprise" were her {{TP|May|Munchlax}} and [[Jessie]]. Her "Pink Surprise" came from the recipe {{an|Professor Oak}} uses to make [[Ash's Snorlax]]'s {{pkmn|food}}. Thus, after May [[AG118|first fed]] it to her Munchlax, it was automatically made full. This Pokéblock was regularly used to feed Munchlax in order to prevent it from eating the food of others.

[[File:Drew and May.png|thumb|left|220px|May and Drew]]
During her journey, she found a [[rival]] in [[Drew]], a skilled and sometimes arrogant Coordinator. Drew became one of her main inspirations to try harder to sharpen her skills as a Coordinator. At first, Drew had claimed that May had "no style" as a Coordinator, but by the end of May's second Contest campaign, when she defeated him in the [[Kanto Grand Festival]], he recognized her growth and skill. Another rival of hers, [[Harley]], is a flamboyant man who goes to extremes to beat May and has no qualms about cheating or using unfair tactics. An example of Harley's depravity was seen in ''[[AG103|A Cacturne for the Worse]]'', when he recorded Max telling him a story from May's childhood. May had been wearing a blue swimming cap in the ocean, and her mother had mistaken her for a {{p|Tentacool}} from afar and attempted to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} May with one of her {{i|Poké Ball}}s. Harley played the recording of this story during the [[Izabe Island]] Pokémon Contest to embarrass May into losing. May was able to beat Harley in the end, but she claimed that she had never been more humiliated. Another example is when Harley joined forces with {{TRT}} in an attempt to sabotage May's performance with Combusken, which ended up contributing to a more dazzling appeal.

At the Kanto Grand Festival, May also competed against [[Solidad]], an experienced Coordinator to whom she lost in the semifinals. At the end of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', she left to compete with Drew, Harley, and Solidad in the [[Johto]] [[region]], aiming to find her own battling style. The decision to stop traveling with Ash was an important one for May's character. Because Ash played the role of a mentor to her through most of the series, she was largely influenced by his offensive battle style. By the end of their journey through Kanto, May had realized that an offensive style was not necessarily the best for her and for Contests. Her constant use of dazzling attacks ultimately proved to be her downfall at the Kanto Grand Festival, when Solidad was able to recognize and counter these moves by leading May to attack and then successfully dodging. Her goal to find her own style was therefore also a goal to improve her Contest Battle skills and ultimately become a [[Top Coordinator]].

May has [[Contest Pass]]es to compete in Hoenn, Kanto and Johto. She also has a personal [[List of Japanese ending themes|theme song]], ''[[I Won't Lose! ~Haruka's Theme~]]'', performed by [[KAORI.]]. It was first used as background music in ''[[AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide]]'' and was used multiple times after that during May's Contest [[Appeal|performances]] and [[Contest Battle|battles]]. The song became the ending theme of the show between ''[[AG172|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 2)]]'' and ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]''.
[[File:May DP series.png|thumb|220px|May in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
====={{aniseries|DP}}=====
May reappeared from ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over!]]'' to ''[[DP079|Strategy With a Smile!]]'' to participate in the [[Wallace Cup]]. During this period, she wore her {{ga|May|game counterpart}}'s outfit from {{game|Emerald}}. She shared that many of her Pokémon had [[Evolution|evolved]] and that she had already won three Johto [[Ribbon]]s. {{an|Dawn}} recognized May upon meeting her and said that some people in the [[Sinnoh]] region called her the "Princess of Hoenn", causing May to blush.

In ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]'', May spoke with Ash and Brock about her journey in Johto, and revealed that her {{p|Eevee}} had evolved into {{TP|May|Glaceon}} shortly before meeting them. Before starting training for the Wallace Cup, May suggested everyone go to the [[Seven Stars Restaurant]] on the [[Valor Lakefront]]. where they participated in a series of Tag Battles to earn a right to an exclusive meal. Before May and Dawn started their battles, {{TRT}} had stolen the food supply, this motivated May to help find the food and when they found it, May and Dawn battled [[Jessie]] and [[James]], defeating them easily.
[[File:Ash May Split Ribbon.png|left|thumb|220px|May and Ash holding their halves of the Terracotta Ribbon]]
Once everything was resolved, May and Dawn had their battles against [[Roman]] and [[Kylie]], winning using a combination of {{t|Water}}- and {{type|Fire}} moves. At the end of the night, May remembered with Ash the moment they both competed for the [[Ribbon]] of [[Terracotta Town]], and together with Dawn, May discovered that Ash was also interested in the competition.

During the Wallace Cup, May showed the new battle style that she had come up with after leaving Ash, battling against Dawn's rival [[Zoey]] and winning using her Beautifly. She made it all the way to the finals but narrowly lost to Dawn in the end. Afterwards, May returned to Johto to resume competing in Contests there.

May reappeared in a picture on {{an|Brock}}'s memory wall in the special episode [[DPS02]].

====={{aniseries|BW}}=====
[[File:May Max JN.png|thumb|250px|May in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
May reappeared in a fantasy in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''.

====={{aniseries|JN}}=====
May reappeared in a flashback of the Wallace Cup in ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]'', alongside Dawn. In the same episode, [[Chloe]] wore a [[Contest Costume]] that {{an|Serena}} mentioned was worn by the "Princess of Hoenn", referencing May's nickname.

In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', May was revealed to have returned to [[Hoenn]] when she appeared alongside Max, Serena, and [[Lisia]], watching Ash's [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{an|Leon}}. Soon after, when {{AP|Pikachu}} was at the limit of his strength, May, Max, and Serena were shown to be anxious about the state of the battle, each holding on to another for comfort.

====''I Choose You!''====
May made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', alongside all of Ash's traveling companions at the time.

===Character===
[[File:Ash and friends AG.png|thumb|220px|left|May, Ash, Brock, and Max]]
May is generally a very sweet and optimistic girl. She enjoys feminine and cute things as well as shopping. In fact, she and Brock occasionally went on shopping trips together throughout ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire''. May cares about her appearance, sometimes spending so much time in front of the mirror that it caused her traveling companions to become frustrated with her, such as in ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]''. May also is interested in helping other people with their romantic problems.

Though she is generally kind, she occasionally argues with her little brother, [[Max]]. The two had arguments since Max's debut episode, but one of their most notable was in ''[[AG081|Take This House and Shuppet]]''. May's harsh words to Max made him declare that he hated May and he ran away for a portion of the episode. Even though she had been angry, May quickly felt guilty for hurting Max's feelings and became very worried that he would be hurt on his own. In ''[[AG114|Date Expectations]]'', when Max again went missing, May revealed that she had promised her mother to always take care of Max on their journey, and was prepared to miss her last chance of qualifying for the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]] in order to find him. Though the siblings had many quarrels over their joint travels, May deeply cares for her brother and would go to great lengths to protect him.
[[File:May rage.png|thumb|220px|May's rage at her loss of food]]
In ''[[AG004|You Never Can Taillow]]'', May heard Brock used to act as a cook during Ash's journeys. As she, Max and Ash were hungry, she was the one who asked Brock if he could prepare some food for them. If a person or a Pokémon were to steal her food she would become extremely angry, which was demonstrated numerous times. Food was one of the few things May would become angry about, so it was an important tool to show a different side to her usually cheerful character. When May returned for ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'', she expressed excitement over the chance to eat at the [[Seven Stars Restaurant]], but having her meal stolen made her enraged. She was later shown enjoying a large cookie, once again affirming her love of food and sweets.

[[File:May shopping bags.png|thumb|left|220px|May after shopping]]
When May first left her home, she was only interested in the traveling aspect of a [[Pokémon journey]]. This sparked one of May's most memorable quirks in Hoenn, "May's Expeditions". Starting from ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'', May would occasionally make a camera lens with her fingers, pretending she was the host of a traveling show. Uniquely for one of {{Ash}}'s {{ashfr|friends}}, May originally didn't like Pokémon and was afraid of them, due to the [[AG103|trauma]] of being swarmed by a group of {{p|Tentacool}} when she was little. However, after seeing Ash risking his life to save his {{AP|Pikachu}} on the day they [[AG001|met]] and later upon forming close bonds with her first two Pokémon, {{TP|May|Torchic}} and {{TP|May|Wurmple}}, May grew to care about Pokémon, which helped her overcome her dislike and fear of them.

As mentioned, May also enjoys making [[Pokéblock]]. She first learned about making Pokéblock in the episode ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock and Berry]]'' when she met {{ho|Kelly}}. She learned that Kelly's mother owned a Pokéblock shop, and May was curious about it. Kelly then taught her how to use a [[Berry Blender]]. May's first attempt of making a Pokéblock was not successful, but that didn't stop her from trying. In the episode ''[[AG117|Berry, Berry Interesting]]'', May continued to make Pokéblock, calling the result '''"May's Purple Surprise"'''. However, only her {{TP|May|Munchlax}} had taken a liking to it. Later on, {{an|Professor Oak}} had created a Pokéblock recipe for May, which May calls '''"May's Pink Surprise"''', that is specially made for Munchlax, similarly to the recipe used to feed [[Ash's Snorlax]]. May uses it to stop her Munchlax from causing too much trouble on many occasions.
[[File:DP076.png|220px|thumb|May and Dawn]]
May was unsure on what path and goal to pursue, even though she was expected to become a Pokémon Trainer like her father. However, after witnessing Pokémon Contests in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', May decided to become a Pokémon Coordinator, and has been training both herself and her Pokémon since then. In ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]'', May revealed that she stayed in contact with many of the friends she made through competing in Pokémon Contests, using emails, phone calls and letters. This included Kelly, [[Savannah]], [[Sandra]], [[Timmy Grimm|Timmy]], [[Dr. Abby]], and [[Janet]]. May also said that being friends with the people she met throughout her journey, and knowing they were cheering for her, gave her the confidence to overcome any nervousness she could face.
[[File:May catches Skitty.png|thumb|220px|left|May after catching a Pokémon]]
Throughout her journey with Ash, Brock, and Max, May has changed remarkably as a person and Trainer, but maintains her habit of finding popular food spots and her sweet nature. May has also learned to not take her Pokémon for granted, as seen in ''[[AG078|Cruisin' for a Losin']]'', when she realized how hard she pushed her {{TP|May|Bulbasaur}} in the [[Rubello Town|Rubello]] [[Pokémon Contest]] and that the first [[AG051|two]] [[AG062|ribbons]] that she won were because her Pokémon came through for her. In addition, May has exceptionally improved her battling skills, as shown in her battle against [[Drew]] in the [[Kanto Grand Festival]]. As time passed, May became a well-known coordinator and received the nickname "Princess of Hoenn", which was stated by {{an|Dawn}} in ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]'' and {{an|Serena}} in ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]''.

May's Contest cry is '''"Take the stage!"''' (Japanese: '''ステージ・オン！''' ''Stage On!''). In the English dub, she also uses variations, such as "On stage!". In the Japanese version, May usually ends her sentences with (Japanese: '''～かも''' ''~kamo''), a word often used to express uncertainty.
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===Pokémon===
[[File:May Party.png|thumb|220px|May's Pokémon in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]]]
The Pokémon she acquired on the course of her journey appear to resemble the Pokémon that Ash had obtained at some point at the beginning of his own journey. At first, she preferred cute {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and dazzling techniques, but over the course of her journey, she was able to obtain Pokémon outside that preference. She has a tendency to rely on luck, often using her {{TP|May|Skitty}}'s {{m|Assist}} or her {{TP|May|Munchlax}}'s {{m|Metronome}} to win. Most of May's Pokémon were not caught through battle. Unlike many of [[Ash's friends]], May has never had a consistently [[Obedience|disobedient]] Pokémon.

Throughout her journey, May has used combinations with her Pokémon, as she used her Blaziken, while it was a Combusken, and Wartortle's, while she was a Squirtle, {{t|Fire}} and {{type|Water}} attacks to form the fusion of Fire and Water. Some of May's Pokémon have shown to be naturally inclined to Pokémon Contests, such as her Beautifly, Skitty, and Wartortle. Her Blaziken is usually used in battle as her strongest Pokémon, but it has also been used in the appeal rounds in Pokémon Contests.

<gallery widths="175">
May party Hoenn.png|May's Pokémon from {{aniseries|AG}} during Hoenn
May party Battle Frontier.png|May's Pokémon from {{aniseries|AG}} during the Battle Frontier arc
</gallery>

This listing is of May's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|animated series}}:

====In rotation====
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| {{ActivePoké|May|Blaziken|May Blaziken.png|fire|fighting|fir=Torchic|mid=Combusken}}
| {{ActivePoké|May|Beautifly|May Beautifly.png|bug|flying|fir=Wurmple|mid=Silcoon}}
| {{ActivePoké|May|Skitty|May Skitty.png|normal}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|May|Venusaur|May Venusaur.png|grass|poison|fir=Bulbasaur|mid=Ivysaur}} ♀
| {{ActivePoké|May|Munchlax|May Munchlax.png|normal}}
| {{ActivePoké|May|Wartortle|May Wartortle.png|water|fir=Squirtle}} ♀
|-
| {{ActivePoké|May|Glaceon|May Glaceon.png|ice|fir=Egg|mid=Eevee}}
|}

====Temporary====
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{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Birch
|pkmn=Mudkip
|type1=Water
|img=May Mudkip.png
|epnum=AG001
|epname=Get the Show on the Road!
|vajp=
|vaen=Lindsey Warner
|desc=When [[Professor Birch]] was attacked by {{p|Poochyena}}, May borrowed {{p|Mudkip}} from his bag to fight the wild Poochyena. However, May's lack of experience in commanding Pokémon led to Mudkip attacking her instead, resulting in Professor Birch having to fend off the Poochyena himself. Later, it reappeared as one of the possible [[first partner Pokémon]] for May, but the previous bad experience led her to not choose it.

It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'', when May wanted to catch another one.

Mudkip's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Jessie
|pkmn=Wurmple
|type1=Bug
|gender=female
|img=May Jessie Wurmple.png
|epnum=AG014
|epname=All in a Day's Wurmple
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Tara Jayne
|desc=In ''[[AG021|Which Wurmple's Which?]]'', May argued with [[Jessie]] over which one of them had the better {{p|Wurmple}}. After [[Max]] concluded that the two Wurmple were exactly the same, they began battling, but Team Rocket was sent blasting off by {{AP|Pikachu}}. May soon realized that she has Jessie's Wurmple and that Jessie has hers. Eventually, Wurmple was returned to May in exchange for Jessie's Wurmple.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kyle Hamm
|pkmn=Hitmonchan
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=May Hitmonchan.png
|epnum=AG145
|epname=Pasta La Vista!
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|desc=May borrowed {{p|Hitmonchan}} from [[Kyle Hamm]] after [[Master Hamm]] broke his back.

Hitmonchan's known moves are {{m|Comet Punch}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}, {{m|Agility}}, {{m|Focus Punch}}, and {{m|Sky Uppercut}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Matt
|pkmn=Larvitar
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Matt Larvitar.png
|epnum=AG188
|epname=Pinch Healing
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc= May befriended {{p|Larvitar}} during its stay at the [[Fennel Valley]] [[Pokémon Center]], trying to help it overcome its shyness. After {{TRT}} captured Larvitar and its friends, May commanded it to use {{m|Sandstorm}} to to free everyone from the balloon.

Larvitar's only known move is {{m|Sandstorm}}.}}

====Befriended====

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=May
|pkmn=Swablu
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=May Swablu.png
|epnum=AG064
|epname=True Blue Swablu
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Konami Yoshida
|vaen=
|desc=May befriended a {{p|Swablu}} after its wing was injured during a lightning storm in a nature preserve. After finding it, she nursed it back to health over several days with the support of {{an|Brock}} and the others, and she also taught it how to fly again.

May intended to return Swablu to its flock, but when the group arrived at the lakeside nesting spot, they couldn't find the flock. May offered Swablu a place on her team, seeing as they had become good friends. However, just then, its flock reappeared, and Swablu reluctantly left with them.

Swablu's only known move is {{m|Sing}}.}}

===Contests===
[[File:May Hoenn ribbons.png|thumb|220px|May's Hoenn Ribbons]]
[[File:May Kanto ribbons.png|thumb|220px|May's Kanto Ribbons]]
[[File:May Johto ribbons.png|thumb|220px|May's Johto Ribbons]]
====Hoenn Ribbons====
This listing is of the [[Ribbon]]s May has obtained in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]:
* {{to|Fallarbor}} Ribbon (''[[AG051|Come What May!]]'')
* {{to|Verdanturf}} [[a:File:Verdanturf Ribbon.png|Ribbon]] (''[[AG062|Disguise Da Limit]]'')
* {{ci|Lilycove}} [[a:File:Lilycove Ribbon.png|Ribbon]] (''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove]]'')
* {{ci|Purika}} Ribbon (''[[AG103|A Cacturne for the Worse]]'')
* {{to|Pacifidlog}} Ribbon (''[[AG116|Pacifidlog Jam]]'')

====Kanto Ribbons====
This listing is of the [[Ribbon]]s May has obtained in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]:
* {{ci|Saffron}} [[a:File:Saffron Ribbon.png|Ribbon]] (''[[AG144|A Hurdle for Squirtle]]'')
* {{ka|Silver Town|Silver}} Ribbon (''[[AG151|Weekend Warrior]]'')
* {{isl|Chrysanthemum}} Ribbon (''[[AG162|Spontaneous Combusken!]]'')
* {{to|Gardenia}} Ribbon (''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]'')
* {{ci|Mulberry}} [[a:File:Mulberry Ribbon.png|Ribbon]] (''[[AG175|Going for Choke!]]'')

====Johto Ribbons====
This listing is of the [[Ribbon]]s May has obtained in the [[Johto]] [[region]]:
* Three unknown Ribbons (prior to ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]'')

====Grand Festival ranking====
May has competed in the following [[Grand Festival]] tournaments:
* [[Hoenn Grand Festival]] - Top 8 (''[[AG123|Rhapsody in Drew]]'')
* [[Kanto Grand Festival]] - Top 4 (''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]'')

====Other achievements====
May has competed in the following [[Pokémon Contest]]s:
* {{ci|Slateport}} Contest - Top 8 (''[[AG035|Win, Lose or Drew!]]'')
* {{to|Rubello}} Contest - Top 4 (''[[AG078|Cruisin' for a Losin']]'')
* {{to|Wisteria}} Contest - Runner-Up (''[[AG160|Harley Rides Again'']])
* Unofficial {{to|Terracotta}} Contest - Winner (tied with {{Ash}}; ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'')
* [[Wallace Cup]] - Runner-Up (''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'')

===Pokémon competitions===
May has competed in the following {{cat|Pokémon competitions}}:
* [[Trick House#In animation|Trick House Contest]] - N/A (''[[AG039|A Poké-BLOCK Party!]]'')
* [[Crossgate PokéRinger]] - Group stage (''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'')
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]] - N/A (''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'')

===Main outfits===
[[File:May AG.png|x300px|thumb|May's {{aniseries|AG|''Ruby and Sapphire''}} outfit]]
====''Ruby and Sapphire''====
May's first outfit is a red t-shirt with a dark blue circle around her neck, dark blue bike shorts, white skirt, a pair of black socks, red and yellow sneakers, a red bandanna with a white Poké Ball print, a yellow waist-pack, and dark-blue and white gloves. It is based on the outfit her {{ga|May|game counterpart}} wears in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}. May wore this outfit from ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'' to ''[[AG192|Home Is Where the Start Is]]''.

====''Diamond and Pearl''====
[[File:May DP series.png|thumb|200px|left|May's {{aniseries|DP|''Diamond and Pearl''}} outfit]]
May's second outfit is based on the outfit that her {{ga|May|game counterpart}} wears in {{game|Emerald}}. It consists of a green bandanna, a sleeveless and short orange tunic with a black collar, black bike shorts, black socks, white, black and green gloves, and orange and white sneakers. She also carries a green waist-pack similar to the one she carried in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''. When she got off the boat, she was seen with a yellow backpack. It is unknown if she normally carries this or only had it because she was traveling a long distance (to Sinnoh from Johto). May started wearing this outfit prior to ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over!]]''.
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===Other outfits===
====Costumes====
* May wore a maiden outfit and a [[Nurse Joy]] outfit in ''[[AG104|Claydol Big and Tall]]''.

====Formal attire====
[[File:May Max JN.png|thumb|250px|May in her Contest Costume]]
* In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', the characters dress up in formal medieval-themed outfits. May wears a pink {{wp|ball gown}} with a white vest and red underskirt, decorated with tiny bows, an ornament sewn similar to {{p|Beautifly}} wings on the back with a green jewel, with a red choker with a tiny green jewel that matches the one on her back. She wears her hair in two different ways in this outfit, with different accessories for each: in one way, she wears a large red rabbit-ear bow styled to look like her regular {{wp|kerchief|bandana}}, and another, she has little pink pom-poms that hold twin tails and tiny red bows on braids. It is unknown how or why she got her second hairstyle in this outfit.
* During the [[Wallace Cup]], May wore a unique Arabian-style outfit for the Contest. It was a vermilion crop-top with a yellow heart on it with yellow border on the sleeves and neck, a peach-pink veil with a green gem on top, and a light purple skirt with a piece of pink fabric at the waist. She also wore brown sandals and a yellow necklace with a red heart.
* In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', May wears a [[Contest Costume]] that is similar to the one her game counterpart wears in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. It consists of a pink and white crop top and skirt, with purple and yellow accents. She also wears white earrings, a yellow bracelet on her right wrist, and a part of her hair is tied in a small ponytail with a pink bow that has three ribbons and a gem in the middle.

====Other clothing====
* May wore a green and yellow apron in ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]''.
* May was giving a [[People of the Water]]'s mark bracelet from [[Lizabeth]] in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.
* May wore an orange and yellow bow tie with her regular clothes in ''[[AG184|Strategy Tomorrow - Comedy Tonight!]]''.

====Sleepwear====
* May was seen sleeping in a plain yellow t-shirt in the beginning of ''[[AG021|Which Wurmple's Which?]]'', and in ''[[AG053|Game Winning Assist!]]''.
* May was seen briefly wearing a white t-shirt in ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]''.
* May wore orange pajamas and a white trim-on sweater in ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]''.

====Uniforms====
* May wore sleeveless pink colored ninja clothing in ''[[AG156|From Cradle to Save!]]''. Like Ash, she did not wear a white headband like the majority of the other characters.

====Outdoor gear====
=====Snow wear=====
* May wore a red jacket and olive pants in ''[[AG108|Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!]]''.
* On a flashback at the [[Ice Rock]] in ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]'', May wore a magenta pink winter dress with white fur, a green collar, a lime-green belt, beige mittens, and pink snow boots.

=====Swimwear=====
* May's most common swimwear is a yellow hearts two-piece swimsuit with shorts. This was shown in ''[[AG012|The Lotad Lowdown]]'' and ''[[AG019|Sharpedo Attack!]]''.
* May also wore a pink polka-dotted one-piece swimsuit in ''[[AG019|Sharpedo Attack!]]''.
* May wore a green bikini with red hearts on her hips in ''[[AG020|Brave the Wave]]''.
* May wore a pink plaid bikini in the end credits of ''[[M06|Jirachi Wishmaker]]''.
* In ''[[AG103|A Cacturne for the Worse]]'', a flashback of May as a child has her wearing a blue one-piece swimsuit.
* Twice May wore a pink bikini, first in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and then a second time in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]].

====Gallery====
<gallery perrow="5" widths="200">
File:May Max AG156 ninja.png|May's ninja dress
File:Nurse May.png|May dressed up as [[Nurse Joy]]
File:Shrine Maiden.png|May dressed up as a traditional shrine maiden
File:Ice Rock anime.png|At [[Ice Rock]]
File:May Yellow Bikini.png| May in yellow bikini
File:May Swimsuit.png|May in pink one-piece swimsuit
File:May AG020 swimsuit.png|Green swimsuit
File:May Dress M08.png|May's dress in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''
File:May swimsuit M08.png|May's pink bikini
File:May swimsuit movie 9.png|May's second pink bikini in the ninth movie
File:May Pajamas.png|May in her pajamas.
File:May TShirt.png|May's white t-shirt
File:May Dawn Zoey tracksuits.png|May in her orange track suit with {{an|Dawn}} and [[Zoey]]
File:May Wallace Cup.png|May's Wallace Cup outfit
</gallery>

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{ruby color}}|bordercolor={{ruby color light}}
|ja=[[KAORI.]] (credited as 鈴木カオリ ''Kaori Suzuki'' in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'')
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[AG001]]-[[AG145]], [[M06]]-[[M08]]) [[Michele Knotz]] ([[AG146]]-[[DP079]], [[M09]], [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]])
|ar=إيمان بيطار ''Iman Bitar'' ([[AG001]]-[[AG040]]) Unknown voice actress ([[M06]]-[[M07]]) ماريّا غرزوزي ''Maria Gharzouzi'' ([[DP075]]-[[DP079]])
|ru=Жанна Никонова ''Janna Nikonova'' ([[AG001]]-[[AG192]]; [[M08]]-[[M09]]) Ольга Шорохова ([[DP075]]-[[DP079]])
|zh_cmn=傅曼君 ''Fù Mànjūn''
|da=Annevig Schelde Ebbe
|cs=Klára Šumanová ([[DP075]]-[[DP079]]) Jana Páleníčková ([[M06]]-[[M07]])
|nl=Nicoline van Doorn Unknown voice actress ([[M06]]-[[M07]])
|fr_eu=Maia Baran
|el=Στέλλα Μπονάτσου ''Stella Bonatsou''
|fi=Aksa Korttila ([[AG001]]-[[AG138]], [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]) Henni-Liisa Stam ([[AG139]]-[[AG145]]) Marjut Heikkinen ([[AG146]]-present) Hanna Salonen ([[M06]]-[[M07]])
|de=Nicola Grupe Stephanie Kellner ([[M06]]-[[M07]])
|he=דון לני-גבאי ''Dawn Lanny-Gabay''
|hi=उर्वी आशर ''{{wp|Urvi Ashar}}'' नेश्मा चेम्बुरकर ''{{wp|Neshma Chemburkar}}'' (Hungama dub)
|hu=Márta Talmács
|id=Dewi Arifiani
|it=Serena Clerici
|ko=서혜정 ''Seo Hyejeong'' (''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'') 지미애 ''Ji Mi-ae'' ([[Pokémon movie|original movies]]) 김현지 ''Kim Hyeonji'' ([[Pokémon movie|redubbed movies]])
|pl=[[Julita Kożuszek-Borsuk]] (Julita Kożuszek)
|pt_br=Tatiane Keplmair ([[AG001]]-[[DP079]], [[M06]]-[[M09]], [[M06]]-[[M07]] second dub) Amanda Tavares ([[M06]] third dub)
|pt_eu=Carla ([[AG001]]-[[AG108]]) Sara Marques ([[M07]]) Isabel Ribas ([[AG109]]-[[AG192]]) Marta Mota ([[DP075]]-[[DP079]])
|es_eu=Cristina Yuste
|es_la=Ana Lobo ([[AG001]]-[[AG044]], [[AG055]]{{tt|*|redub}}) Liliana Barba ([[AG033]]-[[AG034]]) Mariana Ortiz ([[AG045]]-[[DP079]]) Agustina Priscila ([[M06]]-[[M07]])
|fil=Charmaine Cordoviz
|sv=Maria Rydberg
|th=อรุณี นันทิวาส ''Arunee Nuntiwass''
|tr=Pınar Erengil
|ta=Sowmiya Kumar(Hungama dub)
|vi=Nguyễn Thụy Thùy Tiên ([[DP076]]-[[DP079]])
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===Artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color}}; background: #FFF; width:80px"| [[File:JN132 AS.png|250px]]
|-
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''{{tt|*|Note that this artwork lacks shading.}}
| colspan=2 | Alternative artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
| Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1591672205040943105</ref>
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:May AP.png|thumb|200px|May in Ash & Pikachu]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
May first appeared in ''[[SP17|Let's Save Pikachu!!]]'', where she became {{Ash}}'s traveling companion like in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.

====Pokémon====
{| width="74%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|May|Combusken|May Combusken AP.png|fire|fighting|fir=Torchic}}
| {{InactivePoké|May|Beautifly|May Beautifly AP.png|bug|flying}}
| {{InactivePoké|May|Skitty|May Skitty AP.png|normal}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|May|Munchlax|May Munchlax AP.png|normal}}
|}

===Movie adaptations===
As May appeared all of the {{aniseries|RS}} movies, she has appeared in each manga adaptations of them.

==In the spin-off games==
{{missing image|section|Add sprites of May from all the Pico and Perdue games}}

May appears in some games based on the {{pkmn|animated series}}.

===Sega Pico series===
May appears in [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!|I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]] and [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!|Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!]].

===Perdue series===
In [[Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off]], [[Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher]], and [[Pokémon Seek & Find]], the female player character is May. Her male counterpart in these games is [[Ash Ketchum]].

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

{{cardlist/header|May's Pokémon|Fire|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|May's Torchic|37}}|type=Fire|jpset=ADV-P Promotional cards|jpnum=037/ADV-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|May's Munchlax|8}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=008/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|May's Combusken|2}}|type=Fire|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sea's Manaphy|jpnum=002/019}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fire}}

==Trivia==
* May is the first:
** Main character other than {{Ash}} to own a [[first partner Pokémon]].
** Female character to own a [[Pokédex]].
** Traveling companion to be based on a [[player character]] from the {{pkmn|games}}.
* May is the only main character:
** Other than Ash to wear gloves as part of her character design.
** Other than Ash to leave a Pokémon at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
*** She's also the only known character who's not from [[Pallet Town]] to have left a Pokémon with {{an|Professor Oak}}.
** To, upon her introduction, [[Breaking the fourth wall|introduce herself to the audience]] rather than be introduced by the [[narrator]] or first appear without an introduction at all.
** Who has participated in more than one official Contest, but has never been seen losing in the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]].
* May has competed in at least one [[Pokémon Contest]] in each region where they are known to be held in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, with the exception of the [[Unova]] region.
* Both of May's unevolved Pokémon are of the {{t|Normal}} [[type]].
* May is Ash's only traveling companion to have traveled with him in every single episode of a series, namely {{aniseries|RS}}. While they did separate from each other briefly in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', she rejoined him in [[AG133|the following episode]].
* May is the first character to own a {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon}}, with {{p|Munchlax}}.
* Not counting temporary Pokémon, May is the first main character to catch {{TP|May|a Pokémon|Bulbasaur}} species that Ash {{AP|has also caught|Bulbasaur}}.
* May is the only one of Ash's friends who was not seen in any of her main outfits in {{aniseries|JN}}.
* May, along with her brother, [[Max]] are the only traveling companions to not reunite with Ash in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
* May is the only one of Ash's female friends who has never met [[Goh]].
* May has not made any speaking appearances since {{aniseries|DP}}. This could be because her Japanese voice actress, KAORI, came down with a variation of the debilitating disease called {{wp|spasmodic dysphonia}}, as early as 2007 (a year before her reappearances in DP), and hitting its peak by May 2012. This forced her to retire from the [[Pokémon animated series]].<ref>https://dogasu.bulbagarden.net/features/miscellaneous/kaori_hiatus.html</ref>

==Names==
{{main|May (game)#Names|May → Names}}

==References==
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==Related articles==
* {{Cat|Episodes focusing on May}}
* [[a:Category:May (anime)|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
* [[May (game)]]

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{{Ash and Pikachu characters}}
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[[Category:Characters with confirmed ages]]

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Rhonda (Sinnoh)

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{{CharInfobox
|color={{pearl color}}
|corecolor={{pearl color light}}
|bordercolor={{pearl color dark}}
|name=Rhonda
|jname=ユウカ
|tmname=Yūka
|image=Rhonda Sinnoh.png
|size=250px
|region=[[Sinnoh]]
|caption=Rhonda
|gender=Female
|anime=yes
|colors=yes
|eyes=Blue
|hair=Brown
|epnum=DP029
|epname=The Champ Twins!
|enva=[[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[DP029]]) [[Rhonda Krempa]] ([[DP033]]-[[DP155]]) [[Erica Schroeder|Bella Hudson]] ([[DP174]])
|java=[[Risa Hayamizu]]
|}}

'''Rhonda''' (Japanese: '''ユウカ''' ''Yūka'') is a recurring character in {{aniseries|DP}}. She is the host of the most popular [[television]] show in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]], ''[[Sinnoh Now]]''. She first appeared in ''[[DP029|The Champ Twins!]]''.

==History==
Rhonda debuted in ''[[DP029|The Champ Twins!]]'', where she was seen doing a story on a Pokémon Training Camp, focusing on two of the campers and their ability to test the strength of any {{pkmn|Trainer}} they challenge. She asked [[Ryan and Bryan]] to take a few shots of their [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] with {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}}, and when the two teams agreed, she and the ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'' crew began covering the battle, which ended in a loss for Ash and Dawn. Later, the crew was seen filming {{TRT}} while they were trying to escape with Bryan's {{p|Croconaw}} and Ryan's {{p|Quilava}}. Ash and Dawn appeared at that moment and managed to send them blasting off with the help of their {{AP|Turtwig}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}. After that, Ash and Dawn had another Tag Battle with Ryan and Bryan, which Rhonda once again covered. They were able to defeat the twin brothers this time, breaking their winning streak. Much to Ash and Dawn's delight, Rhonda later said she would not air the first battle because the last one had much better combinations.

[[File:Rhonda Dress-Up Contest.png|thumb|left|220px|Rhonda announcing the Dress-Up Contest]]
In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', Rhonda served as the announcer of the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]], an annual event organized by the members of the [[Pokémon Fan Club]]. For the competition, she {{pkmn|cosplay|dressed up as}} a {{p|Cherrim}}.

Her next appearance was in ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]'', where she was briefly seen outside the [[Eterna Historical Museum]] with her crew. Rhonda was in [[Eterna City]] to report the theft of the [[Adamant Orb]], which was later retrieved thanks to [[Gardenia]] and [[Officer Jenny]].

In ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'', Rhonda was seen on [[television]] announcing the recent discovery of the [[Lustrous Orb]], which was found at the ancient ruins in [[Celestic Town]] giving scientists hope to learn more about the [[Sinnoh myths|legends]] of the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]. She revealed that the Lustrous Orb is related to the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Palkia}} and is said to increase its powers. She also reported that it is the companion of the Adamant Orb which is exhibited at the Eterna Historical Museum.

In ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]'', Rhonda encountered Ash and {{ashfr}} again while filming a documentary about {{p|Hippopotas}}. She told the group that Hippopotas like to cover themselves in sand, adding that they usually travel together as a herd with the change of season in search of dry places to live. Rhonda also explained that she and her crew were filming their migration when a Hippopotas got separated from its herd, and they decided filming it would be a better story. She informed the group the whereabouts of the herd, and when Ash, Dawn, and {{an|Brock}} revealed that they would help Hippopotas to find its herd, she started following them. However, after {{si|Jack}} was hit by Hippopotas's {{m|Yawn}} and fell asleep, they ended up getting separated from Ash and his friends. For this reason, they lost their chance of filming Hippopotas reuniting with its herd.

[[File:Rhonda Wallace Interview.png|thumb|220px|Rhonda interviewing Wallace]]
In ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over!]]'', Rhonda appeared to announce that [[Wallace]] had arrived in the Sinnoh region to host the [[Wallace Cup]], a special [[Pokémon Contest]] held once a year in a different location. She discovered that Wallace took a day off to relax and have some quality time with his {{p|Milotic}}, as he had been very busy ever since arriving in Sinnoh, making appearances in talk shows and [[Magazines in the Pokémon world|magazines]]. Rhonda had already managed to interview him, and now she was determined to go looking for him so she could record a video of him during his free time. When she found him, she hid in the bushes with her crew to secretly film him. However, the camera they were using had run out of batteries and they could not cover the story. She later appeared in ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', reporting that {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s and fans were gathering at the [[Lake Valor|Lakeside Resort]] for the Wallace Cup.

Rhonda made her next appearance in ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'', where she was seen covering the [[PokéRinger]] competition that was being held in [[Squallville]].

In ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous!]]'', Rhonda reported that the Adamant Orb had been stolen. She revealed that at the time of the theft the Adamant Orb was in the process of being transported from the [[Eterna Historical Museum|Eterna City Museum]], and heading to the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]]. She also said she received information from Officer Jenny, who was on the transport at the time of the incident, stating the organization responsible for the theft calls themselves [[Team Galactic]]. She explained that Team Galactic are reported to be a secret organization with operations throughout the Sinnoh region, adding that they are believed to have some connection to the [[DP069|recent]] meteorite theft in [[Veilstone City]]. Rhonda then announced the research center is conducting research on the Adamant Orb's counterpart, the Lustrous Orb, and that its security was tightened in light of the criminal incident. She concluded the report by saying the Adamant Orb was on route so that both objects could be researched together, but now the theft will likely impede the progress of the research.

In ''[[DP135|Beating the Bustle and Hustle!]]'', Rhonda covered the ''[[Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle]]'' auditions that were being held near [[Lake Acuity]]. However, she did not realize it was actually a ploy by {{TRT}} to steal all of the participants' Pokémon.

In ''[[DP155|Double-Time Battle Training!]]'', Rhonda was seen interviewing [[Paul]] outside the [[Canalave Gym]] after he earned his eighth [[Sinnoh League]] [[Gym]] [[Badge]].

In ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'', Rhonda covered the meet-and-greet to kick off the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]], during which she interviewed [[Nando]], [[Jessie|Jessilina]], and Dawn.

In the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', she reported on the events at [[Crown City]].

==Character==
Rhonda seems to be a very dedicated and determined reporter, going to lengths to get her story. However, she hates having to do one of her crewman's work if they can't do it themselves.

==Voice actors==
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|de=Sonja Reichelt
|ja=早水リサ ''[[Risa Hayamizu]]''
|en=[[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[DP029]]) [[Rhonda Krempa]] ([[DP033]]-[[DP155]]) [[Erica Schroeder|Bella Hudson]] ([[DP174]])
|ar=ليلى شماس ''Leila Shammas''
|cs=Klára Šumanová ([[DP029]]-[[DP033]], [[DP077]], [[DP096]]) Jana Páleníčková ([[DP040]], [[DP075]], [[DP155]]) Jitka Moučková ([[DP044]], [[DP135]]) Nikola Votočková ([[DP118]]) Kateřina Petrová ([[DP174]])
|fi=Elise Langenoja ([[DP029]]-[[DP155]]) Ella Pyhältö ([[DP174]])
|fr_eu=Fabienne Loriaux
|pl=Anna Sztejner ([[DP029]]-[[DP044]], [[DP118]]-[[DP155]]) Anna Apostolakis ([[DP075]]-[[DP096]], [[DP174]])
|es_eu=Alicia Sainz de la Maza
|es_la=Mónica Manjarrez ([[DP029]]-[[DP044]]) Cecilia Airol ([[DP075]]-[[DP096]]) Erika Rendón ([[DP118]]-[[DP155]]) Irina Índigo ([[DP174]])
|pt_br=Silvia Suzy ([[DP029]]-[[DP040]], [[DP075]]-[[DP096]]) Cláudia Carli ([[DP044]]) Cecília Lemes ([[DP118]]-[[DP135]], [[DP174]]) Gilmara Sanches ([[DP155]])
|it=Jolanda Granato ([[DP029]]-[[DP044]]) Alessandra Karpoff ([[DP075]]-present)
}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Rhonda head.png|thumb|250px|Rhonda's head getting hit]]
* A running gag involves boom operator {{si|Jack}} being unable to hold the [[wp:Boom operator (media)|boom microphone]], dropping it, and hitting her on the head with it while she's talking.
* Rhonda shares her dub name with her longest-term English voice actress.

==Names==
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|-
! style="background:#{{pearl color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{pearl color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{pearl color light}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|ユウカ ''Yūka''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, German, Italian
|Rhonda
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|유민 ''Yumin''
|Similar to her Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|由佳 ''Yóujiā''
|From 由佳 ''Yūka''.
|}
{{-}}
==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Rhonda|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
{{Animecharacters|pearl}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Animation characters]]
[[Category:Animated series running gags]]
[[Category:Announcers]]
[[Category:Reporters]]

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Wallace

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{{Character Infobox
|color={{water color}}
|corecolor={{water color light}}
|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|name=Wallace
|jname=ミクリ
|tmname=Mikuri
|sloganline=Artist, and lover of water.
|image=Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Wallace.png
|size=230px
|caption=Artwork from {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} Illustrated by [[Megumi Mizutani]]<ref>[[a:File:WallaceSilverTempest166.jpg|Wallace (Silver Tempest 166)]]</ref>
|gender=Male
|eyes=Turquoise
|hair=Turquoise
|hometown=[[Sootopolis City]]
|region=[[Hoenn]]
|relatives=[[Lisia]] (niece){{sup/6|ORAS}} Unnamed older sister
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{water color light}}
|trainer=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}} {{pkmn|Champion}}{{sup/3|E}} [[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/5|B2W2}} Sootopolitan{{sup/6|ORAS}} {{pkmn|Coordinator}}
|gen={{Gen|III}}, {{Gen|V}}, {{gen|VI}}
|games={{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Ruby, Sapphire|s}}, {{v2|Emerald}}, {{B2W2|Black 2, White 2}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire}} {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|counterpart=[[Wallace (Masters)]]
|enva=Michael Christopher<ref name="Michael Christopher">[https://www.michael-christopher.com/voice-over Michael Christopher — Voice-Over]</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|jpva=Kōsuke Kuwano<ref name="Kōsuke Kuwano">[https://twitter.com/kosukekuwano/status/1255759058063089664 Kōsuke Kuwano on Twitter] (Japanese)</ref>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{water color light}}
|member=[[Hoenn League]]
|rank=Gym Leader Champion
|domain=[[Sootopolis Gym]]
|reward={{badge|Rain}}
|specialty={{t|Water}} types
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{water color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon the Series]]''
|debut=''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over!]]''
|enva=[[Sean Reyes]]
|jpva=[[Toshiyuki Morikawa]]
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{water color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''
|debut=''[[PS222|Short Shrift for Shiftry]]''
}}
|}
'''Wallace''' (Japanese: '''ミクリ''' ''Mikuri'') is a highly accomplished {{pkmn|Trainer}} and {{pkmn|Coordinator}} who [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. In the original {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, as well as their [[remake]]s, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, he is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Sootopolis City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Sootopolis Gym]], awarding the {{Badge|Rain}} to those who defeat him. In {{v2|Emerald}}, he becomes {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Hoenn League|Pokémon League]] and gives the Gym back to [[Juan]], his former instructor.

Wallace also excels in [[Pokémon Contest]]s and, in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, can be encountered in [[Rank (Contest)|Master Rank]] [[Beautiful (condition)|Beauty Contests]]. He is apparently close to [[Steven Stone]], and assists him in the [[Cave of Origin]] quest in Ruby, Sapphire, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire. He is the only character in the {{pkmn|games}} to have the {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} '''Sootopolitan''' (Japanese: '''ルネのたみ''' ''Citizen of {{tt|Rune|Sootopolis}}'') and the only character in the {{pkmn|animated series}} to be referred to as a '''Contest Master''' (Japanese: '''コンテストマスター''' ''Contest Master'').

==In the core series games==
[[File:Wallace ORAS.png|thumb|200px|Wallace challenging the player]]
[[File:Wallace Sky Pillar ORAS.png|thumb|200px|Wallace challenging the player at Sky Pillar]]
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}}, Wallace runs the [[Sootopolis Gym]]. He's first met in [[Sootopolis City]] during the weather crisis, where {{Steven}} introduces him to the {{player}}. Once the crisis has been resolved, Wallace can be challenged at his Gym. After being defeated, he gives out the {{badge|Rain}}, as well as {{TM|03|Water Pulse}}{{sup/3|RS}} or {{HM|05|Waterfall}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}.

In {{game|Emerald}}, Wallace is first encountered at the [[Cave of Origin]], where he guides the player to the [[Sky Pillar]] to awaken {{p|Rayquaza}}. Once the player reaches Sky Pillar, Wallace will have opened its locked entrance, allowing the player to enter the tower. After Rayquaza has stopped the battle between {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, Wallace will give the player {{HM|07|Waterfall}} and let them enter the Sootopolis Gym, which is now led by his mentor, [[Juan]]. At the {{ho|Pokémon League}} in [[Ever Grande City]], Wallace is revealed to have replaced Steven as the {{pkmn|Champion}}, with Steven being available to battle as a regular [[Pokémon Trainer]] during the post-game at [[Meteor Falls]].

In {{B2W2}}, Wallace participates in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], joining Steven in representing Hoenn in the [[Champions Tournament]] while Juan represents the Sootopolis Gym in his stead.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Wallace occasionally enters [[Pokémon Contest]] Spectaculars. The player may compete against him in the [[Rank (Contest)|Master Rank]] of the [[Beautiful (condition)|Beauty category]] after entering the Pokémon League's [[Hall of Fame]]. During the [[Delta Episode]], Wallace is revealed to be a descendant of the ancient people of Sootopolis, making him one of the few people capable of opening the sealed entrance to the Sky Pillar. Before the player enters the tower to pursue [[Zinnia]], Wallace battles them with his Champion [[party|team]] from Emerald. At the end of the Delta Episode, Steven requests Wallace to take his place as Champion when he someday leaves it to travel the world, which Wallace accepts.

==={{DL|PokéNav|Trainer's Eyes}}/{{DL|PokéNav|Match Call}}===
'''Leader Wallace'''{{sup/3|RS}} / '''Champion Wallace'''{{sup/3|E}}
:'''Strategy'''
:Dignity and respect.{{sup/3|RSE}}
:With dignity and respect.{{sup/6|ORAS}}
:'''Trainer's Pokémon'''
:I prefer Pokémon of grace.
:'''Self-Introduction'''
:Aquatic illusions best suit my distinctive elegance.{{sup/3|RS}}
:I represent beauty as well as intelligence.{{sup/3|E}}
:Aquatic illusions best suit my distinctive sense of elegance.{{sup/6|ORAS}}

===Pokémon===
===={{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}====
Wallace has two [[Hyper Potion]]s.
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| sprite = Spr RS Wallace.png
| prize = {{PDollar}}4300
| class = Leader
| classlink = Gym Leader
| name = Wallace
| location = Sootopolis Gym
| game = RS
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0370
| pokemon = Luvdisc
| gender = female
| level = 40
| type1 = Water
| ability = Swift Swim
| move1 = Flail | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Attract | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Sweet Kiss | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Water Pulse | move4type = Water
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0364
| pokemon = Sealeo
| gender = male
| level = 40
| type1 = Ice
| type2 = Water
| ability = Thick Fat
| move1 = Encore | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Body Slam | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Aurora Beam | move3type = Ice
| move4 = Water Pulse | move4type = Water
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0119
| pokemon = Seaking
| gender = male
| level = 42
| type1 = Water
| ability = Swift Swim
| move1 = Horn Drill | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Fury Attack | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Rain Dance | move3type = Water
| move4 = Water Pulse | move4type = Water
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0340
| pokemon = Whiscash
| gender = male
| level = 42
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Ground
| ability = Oblivious
| move1 = Amnesia | move1type = Psychic
| move2 = Rain Dance | move2type = Water
| move3 = Earthquake | move3type = Ground
| move4 = Water Pulse | move4type = Water
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0350
| pokemon = Milotic
| gender = male
| level = 43
| type1 = Water
| ability = Marvel Scale
| move1 = Recover | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Twister | move2type = Dragon
| move3 = Ice Beam | move3type = Ice
| move4 = Water Pulse | move4type = Water
}}
{{Party/end}}
===={{game|Emerald}}====
Wallace has four [[Full Restore]]s.
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| sprite = Spr E Wallace.png
| prize = {{PDollar}}11600
| class = Champion
| classlink = Pokémon Champion
| name = Wallace
| location = Pokémon League (Hoenn)
| locationname = Ever Grande City
| game = E
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0321
| pokemon = Wailord
| gender = male
| level = 57
| type1 = Water
| ability = Water Veil
| move1 = Rain Dance | move1type = Water
| move2 = Water Spout | move2type = Water
| move3 = Double-Edge | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Blizzard | move4type = Ice
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0073
| pokemon = Tentacruel
| gender = male
| level = 55
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Poison
| ability = Clear Body
| move1 = Toxic | move1type = Poison
| move2 = Hydro Pump | move2type = Water
| move3 = Sludge Bomb | move3type = Poison
| move4 = Ice Beam | move4type = Ice
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0272
| pokemon = Ludicolo
| gender = male
| level = 56
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Grass
| ability = Swift Swim
| move1 = Giga Drain | move1type = Grass
| move2 = Surf | move2type = Water
| move3 = Leech Seed | move3type = Grass
| move4 = Double Team | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0340
| pokemon = Whiscash
| gender = male
| level = 56
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Ground
| ability = Oblivious
| move1 = Earthquake | move1type = Ground
| move2 = Surf | move2type = Water
| move3 = Amnesia | move3type = Psychic
| move4 = Hyper Beam | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0130
| pokemon = Gyarados
| gender = male
| level = 56
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Intimidate
| move1 = Dragon Dance | move1type = Dragon
| move2 = Earthquake | move2type = Ground
| move3 = Hyper Beam | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Surf | move4type = Water
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0350
| pokemon = Milotic
| gender = male
| level = 58
| type1 = Water
| ability = Marvel Scale
| held = Sitrus Berry
| move1 = Recover | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Surf | move2type = Water
| move3 = Ice Beam | move3type = Ice
| move4 = Toxic | move4type = Poison
}}
{{Party/end}}
===={{B2W2}}====
Wallace uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s, and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s. He will always lead with his signature Pokémon, {{p|Milotic}}.

{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| sprite = Spr B2W2 Wallace.png
| prize = 1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
| class = {{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
| classlink = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Wallace
| location = Pokémon World Tournament
| game = B2W2
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0350
| pokemon = Milotic
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Water
| ability = Marvel Scale
| held = Rocky Helmet
| move1 = Scald | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Icy Wind | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Rest | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Sleep Talk | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0319
| pokemon = Sharpedo
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Dark
| ability = Rough Skin
| held = Focus Sash
| move1 = Hydro Pump | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Crunch | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Zen Headbutt | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Aqua Jet | move4type = Water | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0365
| pokemon = Walrein
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Ice
| type2 = Water
| ability = Thick Fat
| ability2 = Ice Body
| held = Leftovers
| move1 = Surf | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Yawn | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Blizzard | move3type = Ice | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Sheer Cold | move4type = Ice | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0272
| pokemon = Ludicolo
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Grass
| ability = Swift Swim
| ability2 = Rain Dish
| held = Life Orb
| move1 = Surf | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Focus Blast | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Giga Drain | move3type = Grass | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Rain Dance | move4type = Water | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0260
| pokemon = Swampert
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Ground
| ability = Torrent
| held = Rindo Berry
| move1 = Muddy Water | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Earth Power | move2type = Ground | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Ice Beam | move3type = Ice | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Focus Blast | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0121
| pokemon = Starmie
| gender = none
| level = 50
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Illuminate
| ability2 = Natural Cure
| held = Expert Belt
| move1 = Surf | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Psychic | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Thunderbolt | move3type = Electric | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Signal Beam | move4type = Bug | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
===={{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}====
=====Gym battle=====
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| sprite = VSWallace.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{PDollar}}5,520
| class = Leader
| classlink = Gym Leader
| name = Wallace
| location = Sootopolis Gym
| game = ORAS
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0370
| pokemon = Luvdisc
| gender = female
| level = 44
| type1 = Water
| ability = Swift Swim
| move1 = Draining Kiss | move1type = Fairy | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Attract | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Sweet Kiss | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Water Pulse | move4type = Water | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0340
| pokemon = Whiscash
| gender = male
| level = 44
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Ground
| ability = Oblivious
| move1 = Earthquake | move1type = Ground | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Zen Headbutt | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Waterfall | move3type = Water | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Mud Sport | move4type = Ground | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0364
| pokemon = Sealeo
| gender = male
| level = 44
| type1 = Ice
| type2 = Water
| ability = Thick Fat
| move1 = Encore | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Waterfall | move2type = Water | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Aurora Beam | move3type = Ice | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Body Slam | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0119
| pokemon = Seaking
| gender = female
| level = 44
| type1 = Water
| ability = Swift Swim
| move1 = Waterfall | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Rain Dance | move2type = Water | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Aqua Ring | move3type = Water | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Horn Drill | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0350
| pokemon = Milotic
| gender = female
| level = 46
| type1 = Water
| ability = Marvel Scale
| move1 = Hydro Pump | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Recover | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Ice Beam | move3type = Ice | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Disarming Voice | move4type = Fairy | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Delta Episode]]=====
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| sprite = VSWallace.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{PDollar}}6,840
| class = Sootopolitan
| classlink = Wallace
| name = Wallace
| location = Hoenn Route 131
| locationname = Route 131
| game = ORAS
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0321
| pokemon = Wailord
| gender = male
| level = 55
| type1 = Water
| ability = Oblivious
| move1 = Water Spout | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Heavy Slam | move2type = Steel | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Earthquake | move3type = Ground | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Blizzard | move4type = Ice | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0073
| pokemon = Tentacruel
| gender = female
| level = 55
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Poison
| ability = Clear Body
| move1 = Sludge Wave | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Brine | move2type = Water | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Rain Dance | move3type = Water | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Dazzling Gleam | move4type = Fairy | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0272
| pokemon = Ludicolo
| gender = male
| level = 55
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Grass
| ability = Swift Swim
| move1 = Fake Out | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Scald | move2type = Water | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Energy Ball | move3type = Grass | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Ice Beam | move4type = Ice | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0340
| pokemon = Whiscash
| gender = male
| level = 55
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Ground
| ability = Oblivious
| move1 = Earthquake | move1type = Ground | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Muddy Water | move2type = Water | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Rock Tomb | move3type = Rock | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Rain Dance | move4type = Water | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0130
| pokemon = Gyarados
| gender = male
| level = 55
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Intimidate
| move1 = Waterfall | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Crunch | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Ice Fang | move3type = Ice | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Stone Edge | move4type = Rock | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0350
| pokemon = Milotic
| gender = female
| level = 57
| type1 = Water
| ability = Marvel Scale
| move1 = Dragon Pulse | move1type = Dragon | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Blizzard | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Recover | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Hydro Pump | move4type = Water | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Pokémon Contest Spectaculars=====
{{Pokémon/Contest
|gen=6
|pokemon=Milotic
|type1=Water
|ndex=350
|gender=
|move1=Aqua Ring|move1cat=Beautiful|move1app=1|move1jam=0
|move2=Aqua Tail|move2cat=Beautiful|move2app=4|move2jam=0
|move3=Blizzard|move3cat=Beautiful|move3app=1|move3jam=3
|move4=Round|move4cat=Beautiful|move4app=2|move4jam=0
}}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Wallace (Masters)}}
Wallace, as a [[Gym Leader]], forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Milotic}} and {{p|Blacephalon}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. His Blacephalon is capable of [[Dynamax]]ing. Wallace became a playable sync pair on April 30, 2020.

{{PairDex/h|Water}}
{{PairDex|090|Wallace|trainerlink=Wallace (Masters)#Milotic|trainerimg=Wallace|0350 f|Milotic|gender=female|Water|Electric|Tech|6|Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|090|Wallace|trainerlink=Wallace (Masters)#Blacephalon|trainerimg=Wallace New Year 2024|sygna=New Year's 2024|0806|Blacephalon|dynamax=yes|buddy=yes|Fire|Dark|Field|exrole=Special Strike|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}}
|}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:Ruby Sapphire Wallace.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:Emerald Wallace.png|140px]]
|-
| Official artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby and Sapphire}}
| Official artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:ORAS Delta Episode.png|300px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}"| [[File:Wallace ORAS concept art.png|370px]]
|-
| Wallace in the artwork for the {{color2|000|Delta Episode}}
| Conceptual artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
|}

===Sprites and models===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr RS Wallace.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr E Wallace.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr B2W2 Wallace.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:VSWallace.png|200px]]
|-
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby and Sapphire}}
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| VS portrait from {{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Wallace RS OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Wallace III OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Wallace OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Wallace ORAS OD.png|100px]]
|-
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby and Sapphire}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| Overworld model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Wallace/Quotes}}

==In animation==
[[File:Wallace anime.png|thumb|180px|Wallace in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|DP}}====
[[File:Wallace Contest Outfit.png|thumb|left|220px|Wallace's stage clothing]]
Wallace debuted in ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over!]]'', being introduced as a {{pkmn|Contest}} Master, a former {{gy|Sootopolis}} [[Gym Leader]], and the current [[Hoenn League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}. He was first seen on the ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'' [[television]] program when {{si|Rhonda}} advertised the [[Wallace Cup]] taking place on the shores of [[Lake Valor]]. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} were looking for Wallace and found him relaxing near a lake with his {{p|Milotic}}. Even though Wallace had his day off from his busy schedule, he allowed the group to stay. Wallace had {{an|Dawn}} show off her Contest moves to him. She did so by having a practice [[Contest Battle]] with Ash. He praised the two for their match while {{an|Brock}} explained that {{AP|Buizel}} used to belong to Dawn and he was [[trade]]d to Ash in exchange for {{AP|Aipom}}. After watching Ash and Dawn's practice match against each other, he asked Ash to enter the Wallace Cup with his Buizel.

{{TRT}} subsequently showed up in [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguise]]. Despite having more company, Wallace did a practice [[appeal]] with his Milotic for them to prove what relaxing and playing with Pokémon can do during his time off. When Milotic finished with {{m|Twister}}, Wallace left in a wave formed by the appeal. Wallace was later seen on TV, being interviewed by [[Marian]].

In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', during the beginning of the Wallace Cup, Wallace made a speech on stage and held out the audience and participants the {{DL|Ribbon|Aqua Ribbon}}. He concluded the speech by having Milotic perform as part of his appearance. He then acted as a [[Contest Judge]] for the Performance Stage.

In ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'', Wallace welcomed back the participants as the Wallace Cup was resumed. He judged the battles of the Battle Stage, including the one with Ash and {{si|Kyle}}.

Wallace continued acting as a judge for the Battle Stage in ''[[DP079|Strategy With a Smile!]]''. When {{an|May}} and Dawn were in the finals and were about to begin their battle, Wallace gave some encouraging words to the two. After Dawn was able to defeat May and win the Contest, Wallace awarded Dawn the Aqua Ribbon. Wallace then closed the Wallace Cup by having Milotic use {{m|Hydro Pump}} in the air.

It was revealed in ''[[DP095|Battling the Generation Gap!]]'' that the outfit he wore in the Top Coordinator Carnival was designed by the renowned [[Pokémon Stylist]] [[Lila]]. The outfit is currently on display at Lila's fashion store in [[Celestic Town]], next to a signed photo of Wallace.

In [[DPS01]], Wallace made a cameo in a fantasy when Dawn told [[Johanna]] that she was planning to travel to [[Hoenn]] since it is Wallace's home region, as well as the place where Pokémon Contests originated.

===={{aniseries|BW}}====
In ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', Wallace made another cameo in a fantasy, when Dawn revealed that she would soon leave [[Unova]] and head to [[Johto]] to compete in the Wallace Cup once again. When Dawn was taking the plane to [[Blackthorn City]], {{an|Cynthia}} told her to send Wallace her regards.

===={{aniseries|XY}}====
While Wallace does not appear in {{aniseries|XY}}, in ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}} was mentioned to be Hoenn's current Champion, meaning that Wallace had lost the title sometime earlier.
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===={{aniseries|JN}}====
[[File:Wallace JN.png|thumb|250px|Wallace in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
Wallace reappeared in ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]'', now sporting his {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} outfit and having returned to serving as the {{ci|Sootopolis}} Gym Leader. During a Pokémon Contest Spectacular in [[Lilycove City]], where Wallace's niece [[Lisia]] was competing, he encountered Ash and [[Goh]] as they were going to watch [[Chloe]]'s performance, but Wallace, having heard of Ash's success in the [[World Coronation Series]], demanded to have a {{pkmn|battle}} with him, which he accepted. At first, Ash had trouble remembering who Wallace was, much to Wallace's irritation, but eventually he remembered him once Wallace mentioned the Wallace Cup. The battle between them ended in Ash's victory, for which Wallace rewarded him with a {{badge|Rain}} and his scarf, wanting to make sure that Ash wouldn't forget this encounter with him.

====Character====
[[File:Wallace press conference.png|thumb|left|220px|Wallace holding a press conference]]
Like in the {{pkmn|games}}, Wallace was said to be the former [[Sootopolis City]] [[Gym Leader]] who eventually moved up to the position of [[Hoenn League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}. In ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}} was confirmed to be the current Champion of the Hoenn League, meaning that Wallace had lost his title and returned to being a Gym Leader sometime before. Wallace is also an accomplished [[Pokémon Coordinator]], having won the [[Ribbon Cup]] and the title of [[Top Coordinator]] after winning the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]] with his {{p|Milotic}}. For his achievements in the [[Pokémon Contest]] world, he was labeled as a Contest Master and has been described as the pride and joy of every Coordinator.

Wallace regularly travels to promote the competition bearing his name, the {{cat|Multiregional competitions|multiregional}} [[Wallace Cup]], and thus has a tight schedule. He often makes appearances in talk shows and other {{cat|Pokémon world media|media outlets}}, such as [[Magazines in the Pokémon world|magazines]] and [[radio]]. Nonetheless, he will reserve time to spend with his Pokémon, as he greatly values the [[Friendship|bond]] between {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
[[File:Lisia Wallace Journeys.png|thumb|250px|Wallace and Lisia]]
Due to his accomplishments, Wallace attained celebrity status and amassed a strong fan following. His fans will wait for him outside hotels and wear caps similar to the one he wears. Despite this, Wallace is shown to be a humble and modest person who likes his privacy. However, he will still treat others kindly if they happen to encounter him when he is not working.

In ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]'', he revealed a more narcissistic, flamboyant, and exaggerated side of himself. He took mild offense towards Ash not remembering him since their meeting from the Wallace Cup, while Ash did remember Steven. He then persistently insisted Ash to battle him, despite the fact both him and Goh had to go to watch Chloe's Contest Spectacular, a battle that took so long the Contest ended before they could go there. On top of that, Wallace went in a long, convoluted speech and showered Ash with rewards so that he would remember their battle.
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====Pokémon====
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This listing is of Wallace's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Wallace
|pkmn=Milotic
|type1=Water
|img=Wallace Milotic.png
|epnum=DP075
|epname=Our Cup Runneth Over!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Milotic}} is Wallace's first known Pokémon. It first appeared with its Trainer at "Sinnoh Now", when Dawn was watching TV. Previously, Milotic had helped Wallace become a Contest Master with the help of its beauty and skill. It first debuted in ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over!]]'' when Wallace had a secret training session with it out on a lake. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} came across them and were impressed with its beauty and graceful moves. Milotic even gave {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} a ride around the lake on its back. Later, Wallace did a practice appeal with his Pokémon for the gang and the Team Rocket trio.

Milotic helped Wallace make his sensational entrance to the [[Wallace Cup]]. It is clear that Wallace's fans also have a great love for Milotic as they went wild when it appeared. It even helped pass out the Ribbon to {{an|Dawn}} after she won the Wallace Cup.

It appeared in a fantasy in ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]''.

It appeared again in ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]'', where it was used in a battle against Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}. Milotic is eventually defeated by Pikachu, securing Ash's victory in the battle.

Milotic's known moves are {{m|Aqua Ring}}, {{m|Safeguard}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, {{m|Twister}}, and {{m|Hydro Pump}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Wallace
|pkmn=Swampert
|type1=Water
|type2=Ground
|img=Wallace Swampert.png
|epnum=JN105
|epname=Reuniting for the First Time!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Swampert}} is Wallace's second known Pokémon. It was used to battle against [[Ash's Dragonite]], although it wasn't made clear who won.

Swampert's only known move is {{m|Muddy Water}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Wallace
|pkmn=Walrein
|type1=Ice
|type2=Water
|img=Wallace Walrein.png
|epnum=JN105
|epname=Reuniting for the First Time!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Walrein}} is Wallace's third known Pokémon. It was used to battle [[Ash's Dracovish]], but eventually, both Pokémon were recalled.

None of Walrein's moves are known.}}

====Achievements====
=====Pokémon League=====
Wallace has competed in the following [[Pokémon League Conference]]s:
* [[Hoenn League]] - Champion (prior to ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over!]]'' until sometime before ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'')

=====Contests=====
[[File:Wallace Ribbon Cup.png|thumb|220px|Wallace's [[Ribbon Cup]]]]
======Ribbons obtained======
This listing is of the [[Ribbon]]s Wallace has obtained:
* At least five Ribbons (prior to ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over!]]'')

======Grand Festival ranking======
Wallace has competed in the following [[Grand Festival]] tournaments:
* [[Hoenn Grand Festival]] - Winner (prior to ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over!]]'')

=====Outfits=====
<gallery>
File:Wallace Top Coordinator Outfit.png|Wallace's Top Coordinator Outfit
</gallery>

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{water color}}|bordercolor={{water color light}}
|ja=森川智之 ''[[Toshiyuki Morikawa]]''
|en=[[Sean Reyes]]
|ar=أحمد كمال ''Ahmad Kamal'' ([[DP075]]-[[DP079]]) فادي الرفاعي ''Fadi Rifai'' ([[JN105]])
|zh_yue=麥皓豐
|zh_cmn=于正昇 ''Yú Zhèngshēng ''
|fi=Aku Laitinen ([[DP075]]-[[DP079]]) Jari Salo ([[JN105]])
|fr_eu=Pablo Hertsens ([[DP075]]-[[DP079]]) Marc Weiss ([[JN105]])
|he=יובל בינדר ''Yuval Binder'' ([[JN105]])
|pt_br=Élcio Sodré ([[DP075]]-[[DP079]]) Daniel Bartholomeu ([[JN105]])
|pt_eu=Ivo Bastos ([[JN105]])
|es_eu=Cholo Moratalla
|es_la=José Luis Rivera
|no=Trond Teigen
|pl=Tomasz Błasiak
|cs=Marek Libert}}

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

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{spoilers}}
[[File:Winona Wallace Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Wallace in Pokémon Adventures]]
====History====
=====Past=====
He and Winona had a romantic relationship in the past. When Wallace beat the Pokémon League, he turned down the position of Champion to take over the Sootopolis Gym after his master, Juan. However, he also had the intention of staying close to Winona. Winona was opposed to this act, as she found the idea of a man much stronger than her constantly around to be smothering, which led to her breaking off their relationship.

====={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}=====
Wallace first showed up when [[Flannery]] called all of the Gym Leaders to Fortree City to have a meeting about the mysterious organizations [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]]. Due to having business elsewhere, Wallace was forced to attend via video rather than be there in person. When the other Gym Leaders began taking sides on whether one team is evil and the other on the side of good, Wallace sided with Team Aqua due to him being a Water-type Trainer. After the discussion ended, Wallace talked to [[Winona]] about the death of [[Mt. Chimney]] causing the sea levels to rise. Wallace revealed that he was heading to [[Fallarbor Town]] to discuss the changes in climate with [[Professor Cozmo]]. In addition to his quest, Wallace also participated in a Pokémon Contest. He managed to win easily, which gained the attention of {{adv|Ruby}}, who challenged Wallace to show off his skills. Ruby was defeated, but he was so impressed by Wallace that he demanded that Wallace become his master and train him in the art of Pokémon Contests. Wallace initially refused but changed his mind after seeing how strong Ruby was and finding out that he was the son of a Gym Leader. Once Wallace had finished his mission in Fallarbor Town, he went to Fortree City to meet with the other Gym Leaders and took Ruby there with him.

After some discussions occurred, Wallace saw Ruby suddenly running away. He follows after, only to find [[Slateport City]] flooded. Wallace helps the rescue the populace and eventually finds Ruby participating in a Pokémon Contest. Wallace enters the Contest as a mystery competitor and has it rigged so that Ruby would lose. Ruby is angered by this and takes his frustrations out on his {{p|Feebas}}, [[Feefee]]. Wallace reveals himself and berates Ruby for his horrible behavior. When Ruby realizes his mistake, he finds that Feefee had run away and that it was too late for him to apologize. Wallace continues to tell Ruby how horrible his behavior was, but the stress causes Ruby to pass out crying as he apologizes to his runaway Pokémon.
[[File:Wallace appeal Adventures.png|thumb|left|220px|Wallace in an appeal with his Pokémon]]
When {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} are awakened, they begin causing {{a|Drought|droughts}} and {{a|Drizzle|downpours}} throughout Hoenn. Wallace decides to help battle against one of the Legendary Pokémon, but Winona informs him that the people behind the attacks are controlling Kyogre and Groudon at the [[Seafloor Cavern]]. After deciding to join in the fight, Ruby reveals that with Sapphire's {{p|Relicanth|Relly}}, he and Sapphire will be able to go to the Seafloor Cavern. After Ruby and Sapphire leave, Wallace heads off to help [[Brawly]] and [[Roxanne]] combat Groudon. Soon after arriving, all three are interrupted by the [[Magma Admin (Trainer class)#In the manga|Three Fires]] of Team Magma, [[Blaise]], [[Tabitha]], and [[Courtney]]. The three grab Wallace, Brawly, and Roxanne and take each of them to [[Lilycove City]] to prevent the Gym Leaders from stopping Groudon any further. Wallace is taken by Tabitha to the top of the [[Lilycove Department Store]].

Wallace manages to nearly defeat Tabitha, but an earlier exposure to the Blue Orb caused Tabitha to temporarily go crazy. Tabitha starts attacking Wallace in an unpredictable frenzy, forcing Wallace to try and escape. At the last second, {{Steven}} arrives to save Wallace and take his place in fighting Tabitha. Steven reveals that he has a plan to stop Groudon and Kyogre and has gathered all of the Hoenn Elite Four to enact it. Steven gives up his title as Champion and hands Wallace the Champion's Cloak.

With the other Gym Leaders too injured to continue battling, Wallace and Winona both head to Sootopolis City to help Ruby and Sapphire against Groudon and Kyogre. When he arrives, Wallace finds Ruby beaten and worried that they won't be able to win. Wallace snaps Ruby out of it by reminding him that he is fighting for the people he loves. Ruby thanks Wallace for helping bring back his confidence and goes to continue the battle alongside Sapphire. Together, Ruby and Sapphire force the Red and Blue Orbs out of [[Maxie]] and [[Archie]]'s bodies, but the explosion caused by the attack sends them to {{gdis|Mirage Island|III}}, where they are trained by [[Juan]]. In the meantime, Wallace, Steven, and the Elite Four use the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}} to contain the energy created by Groudon and Kyogre clashing with each other. After Ruby and Sapphire return, Groudon and Kyogre are defeated and return to their long slumber. However, the strain of controlling the three Legendary Pokémon put too much strain on Steven, and he eventually dies from exhaustion. Despite the loss of Groudon and Kyogre, Archie and Maxie come out of hiding to kill Ruby and retrieve the Red and Blue Orbs to reenact their plans. Wallace and Sapphire head inside the battleground to stop the villains.

[[File:Tate Liza Juan Wallace ORAS Adventures.png|thumb|right|170px|Wallace in the thirteenth chapter]]
Once they arrive, Wallace realizes that Steven gave him the Champion's Cloak because he knew he would die after his plan succeeded. Wallace puts on the cloak and proceeds to attack Archie and Maxie. He manages to easily defeat them, but they reveal they had captured Winona and held her hostage. Having no choice, Wallace is forced to lay down his Poké Balls and allow the villains to defeat him. After both Team Magma and Team Aqua are defeated, Wallace celebrated the victory with his allies and thanked Ruby and Sapphire for their assistance in the battle. With the help of Ruby's {{p|Celebi}}, those who died in the battle were revived.

====={{MangaArc|Emerald}}=====
Wallace appears at the wedding between [[Wanda]] and {{adv|Riley}} alongside Winona, Ruby, and Sapphire. He and Winona stay behind to attend the reception while Ruby and Sapphire go to their mission at the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.

====={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}=====
Wallace, along with the Hoenn Gym Leaders and Elite Four, is called to Sootopolis City to assist in stopping a [[Grand Meteor Delta|meteoroid]] threatening to destroy the planet.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Wallace
|pkmn=Luvdisc
|nick=Elizabeth
|gender=female
|type1=Water
|img=Wallace Elizabeth.png
|epnum=PS222
|epname=Short Shrift for Shiftry
|desc={{p|Luvdisc|Elizabeth}} (Japanese: '''エリザベス''' ''Elizabeth'') is Wallace's first known Pokémon. She was first seen with Wallace after he won a Contest. When an argument between two spectators started, Elizabeth was used to calm them down and put out a fire created by one of the spectator's cigarettes. When [[Slateport City]] flooded, Elizabeth was used to help rescue some of the drowning people and Pokémon. During his battle against [[Tabitha]], Wallace used Elizabeth to weaken Tabitha Torkoal's Fire-type attacks.

Elizabeth's known moves are {{m|Rain Dance}}, {{m|Water Pulse}}, {{m|Sweet Kiss}}, and {{m|Water Sport}}, and her Ability is {{a|Swift Swim}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Wallace
|pkmn=Seaking
|nick=Charles
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Wallace Charles.png
|epnum=PS223
|epname=I More Than Like You, Luvdisc I
|desc={{p|Seaking|Charles}} (Japanese: '''チャールズ''' ''Charles'') is Wallace's second known Pokémon. When [[Slateport City]] flooded, Charles was used to help rescue some of the drowning people and Pokémon. At the final battle, Charles was used to battle against [[Archie]] and [[Maxie]]. He managed to easily defeat their Pokémon, but Wallace was forced to give up after seeing [[Winona]] held hostage.

Charles's only known move is {{m|Water Pulse}}{{tt|*|revealed on an official site only}}, and his Ability is {{a|Water Veil}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Wallace
|pkmn=Sealeo
|nick=Richard
|gender=male
|type1=Ice
|type2=Water
|img=Wallace Richard.png
|epnum=PS223
|epname=I More Than Like You, Luvdisc I
|desc={{p|Sealeo|Richard}} (Japanese: '''リチャード''' ''Richard'') is Wallace's third known Pokémon. He was first seen being used in a Contest alongside Wallace's other team members. When Wallace came to help [[Brawly]] and [[Roxanne]], he used Richard to attack {{p|Groudon}}.

Richard's only known move is {{m|Ice Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Wallace
|pkmn=Whiscash
|nick=Phillip
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|type2=Ground
|img=Wallace Phillip.png
|epnum=PS223
|epname=I More Than Like You, Luvdisc I
|desc={{p|Whiscash|Phillip}} (Japanese: '''フィリップ''' ''Phillip'') is Wallace's fourth known Pokémon. It was first seen being used in a Contest at Fallarbor Town. When [[Slateport City]] flooded, Phillip was used to help rescue some of the drowning people and Pokémon. During his battle against [[Tabitha]], Wallace used Phillip to defeat Tabitha's {{p|Torkoal}}. At the final battle, Charles was used to battle against [[Archie]] and [[Maxie]]. It managed to easily defeat their Pokémon, but Wallace was forced to give up after seeing [[Winona]] held hostage.

Phillip's known moves are {{m|Water Pulse}}, {{m|Surf}}, {{m|Tickle}}, and {{m|Body Slam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Wallace
|pkmn=Clamperl
|type1=Water
|img=Wallace Clamperl Adventures.png
|epnum=PS251
|epname=The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XIII
|desc={{p|Clamperl}} is Wallace's fifth known Pokémon. It was first seen in a flashback being used against a {{p|Meditite}} to help Wallace beat the Pokémon League and become Champion.

None of Clamperl's moves are known, and its Ability is {{a|Shell Armor}}.}}

=====Temporary=====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Brandon's legendary giants
|trainer=Wallace
|pkmn=Registeel
|type1=Steel
|img=Brandon Registeel Adventures.png
|epnum=PS254
|epname=A Royal Rumble with Regirock, Regice and Registeel II
|desc={{p|Registeel}} was awakened by Steven so that it could use its powers to help contain the energy created by {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}'s battle. While {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}} trained on {{gdis|Mirage Island|III}}, Steven and Wallace both used Registeel while the Elite Four used {{p|Regice}} and {{p|Regirock}}. After Groudon and Kyogre were defeated, Steven died from exhaustion due to controlling three Legendary Pokémon at once. Registeel then left to part unknown and was later captured by [[Brandon]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Steven
|pkmn=Metagross
|type1=Steel
|type2=Psychic
|img=Wallace Metagross Adventures.png
|epnum=PS191
|epname=Blowing Past Nosepass II
|desc=Wallace borrowed {{Steven}}'s {{p|Metagross}} in order to control the aircar that {{adv|Sapphire}}, {{p|Plusle}}, and {{p|Minun}} were trapped in using its magnetism. With the help of the [[New Mauville]] generator modified by the [[Trick Master]], the three were able to free themselves from being trapped in the aircar.}}

====Achievements====
=====Pokémon League=====
Wallace has competed in the following [[Pokémon League Conference]]s:
* [[Hoenn League]] - Champion (prior to ''{{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}'')

=====Contests=====
======Hoenn Ribbons======
This listing is of the [[Ribbon]]s Wallace has obtained in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]:
* [[Fallarbor Town]] Super Rank [[Beautiful (condition)|Beauty]] Contest (''[[PS223|I More Than Like You, Luvdisc I]]'')

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

{{cardlist/header|Wallace's Pokémon|Water|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Silver Tempest|Milotic|40}}|type=Water|standard=yes|enset=Silver Tempest|enrarity=TGH|ennum=TG02/TG30|jpset=Incandescent Arcana|jprarity=CHR|jpnum=070/068}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Water}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|XY Promo|Gym Badge|203}}|type=Item|expanded=yes|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jprarity=|jpnum=}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Silver Tempest|Wallace|166}}|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Silver Tempest|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=166/195|jpset=Incandescent Arcana|jprarity=C|jpnum=066/068|enset2=Silver Tempest|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=194/195|jpset2=Incandescent Arcana|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=083/068|enset3=Silver Tempest|enrarity3=Rare Rainbow|ennum3=208/195|jpset3=Incandescent Arcana|jprarity3=HR|jpnum3=091/068}}
{{cardlist/footer|Water}}

==Trivia==
* Wallace is the only:
** {{pkmn|Champion}} to have made his {{pkmn|animated series}} debut outside of his home [[region]].
** [[Gym Leader]] to hand out a [[HM|Hidden Machine]] as a prize for defeating him.
** {{pkmn|Coordinator}} in the {{pkmn|games}} who does not [[nickname]] their Pokémon.
** Current Champion to specialize in a type that is neither {{t|Dragon}} nor {{t|Steel}}, and the only Champion to exclusively use Pokémon of his type specialty.
** [[Hoenn]] Gym Leader to not have appeared in their original design in {{aniseries|PTS}}, having only appeared in his {{game|Emerald||Emerald}} and {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} designs.
* Wallace's Pokémon in {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} are the same Pokémon used by [[Juan]] against {{Ash}} in {{aniseries|RS}}.
* A number of Wallace's lines before, during, and after the {{player}}'s {{pkmn|battle}} with him in Emerald are extremely similar to [[Steven Stone]]'s at the same time periods in Ruby and Sapphire. In particular, the line Wallace says upon defeat is the same as Steven's, only with references to elegance added.
* In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, when he is battled in the [[Delta Episode]], he uses his Champion team from Emerald, with almost the same levels.
** Additionally, after completing the Delta Episode, Steven mentions to Wallace that he will relinquish his position as Champion at some time to travel the world, and asks Wallace if he will become Champion in his place, [[List of cross-generational references|referencing]] their roles in Emerald.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{water color}}; border:3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ミクリ ''Mikuri''
| From 実栗 ''mikuri'' ({{wp|Sparganium erectum|simplestem bur-reed}}) and possibly 美 ''mi'' (beauty), 海 ''umi'' (sea), and 水 ''mizu'' (water)
|-
| English, Latin American Spanish, Indonesian, Brazilian Portuguese
| Wallace
| From ''water''
|-
| German
| Wassili
| From ''Wasser'' (water)
|-
| European Spanish
| Plubio
| From ''pluvioso'' (rainy)
|-
| French
| Marc
| From ''mare'' (puddle; pool) or ''mer'' (sea)
|-
| Italian
| Adriano
| From the prefix ''idro-'' ({{wp|hydro}}-, relating to "water") or ''Mare Adriatico'' ({{wp|Adriatic Sea}})
|-
| rowspan="2" | Korean
| 윤진 ''Yunjin''
| rowspan="2" |Possibly from 윤택 (潤澤) ''yuntaek'' (sleek)
|-
| 윤석 ''Yunseok''<ref group=n>[[Pokémon Adventures]]</ref>
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 米可利 ''Míkělì'' / ''Máihhóleih''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 米可利 ''Míkělì''
|-
| Catalan
| Pluvi
| From the prefix ''pluvio-'' (relating to "rain")
|-
| Thai
| มิคุริ ''Mikhuri''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Vietnamese
| Mikuri
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

<div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Sootopolitan''
{{langtable|color={{water color light}}|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|zh_yue=琉璃之民 ''Làuhlèih jī Màhn''
|zh_cmn=琉璃之民 ''Liúlí zhī Mín''
|fr=Peuple Atalan
|de=Xeneraner
|it=Cenerideo
|es_eu=Clan Arrecípolis
|ko=루네민족 ''Rune Minjok''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Contest Master''
{{langtable|color={{water color light}}|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|ca=Mestre de Concursos
|fi=Kisamestari ({{aniseries|JN|JN}}) Kilpailumestari ({{aniseries|DP|DP}})
|fr=Maître des Concours
|it=Maestro Gara
|pt_br=Mestre de Torneios
|es_la=Maestro de Concurso
|es_eu=Maestro de Concursos
}}
</div>
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===Wallace's Pokémon===
{{incomplete|section|needs=Italian and Spanish nicknames}}
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''Elizabeth''
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{water color}}; border:3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| エリザベス ''Elizabeth''
| Possibly from Queen {{wp|Elizabeth II}}
|-
| English, German, French, Brazilian Portuguese, Vietnamese
| Elizabeth
| From her Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 엘리자베스 ''Elizabeth''
| From her Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 愛莉薩貝絲 ''Àilìsàbèisī''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|}
</div>
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''Charles''
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{water color}}; border:3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| チャールズ ''Charles''
| Possibly from {{wp|Charles, Prince of Wales}}
|-
| English, German, French, Brazilian Portuguese, Vietnamese
| Charles
| From his Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 찰스 ''Charles''
| From his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 查爾斯 ''Chá'ěrsī''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Richard''
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{water color}}; border:3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| リチャード ''Richard''
| Possibly from {{wp|Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester}}
|-
| English, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Vietnamese
| Richard
| From his Japanese name
|-
| French
| Françoise
|
|-
| Korean
| 리차드 ''Richard''
| From his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 理查 ''Lǐchá''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Phillip''
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{ground color}}; border:3px solid #{{ground color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| フィリップ ''Phillip''
| Possibly from {{wp|Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh}}
|-
| English, German, French, Brazilian Portuguese
| Phillip
| From his Japanese name
|-
| French
| Phillipe
| From his Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 필립 ''Phillip''
| From his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 菲力普 ''Fēilìpǔ''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
</div>
</div>
{{-}}

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

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DP075

2026-11-04T17:08:10Z

SpanskaFlugan: /* In other languages */

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|title_en=Our Cup Runneth Over!
|title_ja=コンテストマスター・ミクリ登場！
|title_ja_trans=Enter Contest Master Mikuri!!
|broadcast_jp=April 17, 2008
|broadcast_us= September 6, 2008
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*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ytCQyb44eE Our Cup Runneth Over!]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
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'''Our Cup Runneth Over!''' (Japanese: '''コンテストマスター・ミクリ登場！！''' ''Enter Contest Master {{tt|Mikuri|Wallace}}!!'') is the 75th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 541st episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on April 17, 2008, and the United States on September 6, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Wallace, a Coordinator star and former Gym Leader, is bringing his Wallace Cup event to the shores of Sinnohs Lake Valor. This Contest opportunity gets Dawn excited about entering a Contest again, but she's still uncertain about what she needs to change about her style to win. As Zoey said, Dawn has to concentrate on showing off her Pokémon—but how?

Meanwhile, the local media is sniffing around the area, hoping to get a shot of Wallace. Wallace just wants to avoid the spotlight and relax with his Milotic, but Dawn and her friends accidentally bump into him anyway. Even though it's his day off, Wallace still offers to take a look at some of Dawns Contest moves. That makes Dawn nervous, so Ash offers to let her strut her stuff in a friendly battle instead.

After Wallace sees Dawns Piplup go a couple rounds against Ash's Buizel, he suggests that Ash use Buizel to enter the Wallace Cup, too. As for Dawn, Wallace is impressed by her obvious hard work, but he reminds her to take time to play with her Pokémon and not worry about making every move dramatic. Then Jessie, using her latest Coordinator persona, tries to impress Wallace—but Milotic ends up impressing everyone with its moves, which also help send Team Rocket on their way. A day with the famous Wallace is already a fabulous treat, but there's one more surprise in store: May is coming for a visit!

==Plot==
{{si|Rhonda}} reports from the ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'' newsroom that Contest Master [[Wallace]], who's also a former [[Gym Leader]] from {{ci|Sootopolis}} and the reigning [[Hoenn League]] [[Pokémon Champion]], will be hosting the [[Wallace Cup]] at [[Lake Valor]]. Watching from a [[Pokémon Center]], {{an|Dawn}} is particularly excited by the news.

Dawn turns her attention to {{Ash}} and {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}} {{pkmn|training}} outside for their upcoming challenge at the [[Pastoria Gym]]. Inspired by Ash's drive, Dawn starts to do some training of her own. She tells {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|her team}} that she knows they've been worried about her lately since [[DP061|her loss]] in the {{to|Solaceon}} Contest but assures them things are changing. She calls for a warm up round: {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} whips up a {{m|Whirlpool}}, {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} {{m|Bounce}}s around, {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} uses {{m|Swift}}, and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} unleashes a {{m|Discharge}}. She presses them to make it bigger and more powerful, and the joint effort creates a spectacular [[Contest combination|combination]]. Dawn is happy with the progress but suddenly remembers [[Zoey]]'s advice that the Pokémon are the main attraction in Contests. Panicking, Dawn runs out and tells them to stop, but she ends up getting struck down by Pokémon’s attacks. Ash and Brock run over to check on Dawn, but she tells them not to worry about her. Her hair becomes frizzed. She admits that she was focusing too much on making the [[move]]s big and powerful rather than on the Pokémon. Ash and Brock comfort her.

[[Nurse Joy]] approaches the group, flanked by Rhonda and her crew. Brock flirts with Joy, only for {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} to use {{m|Poison Jab}} and drag him off. Ash greets Rhonda, but she is more concerned about finding Wallace. Dawn quickly fixes her hair and asks for more information. Ash and Brock don't know who Wallace is so Rhonda shows them a magazine with Wallace and his signature Pokémon {{p|Milotic}} on the cover. Dawn says that every Coordinator, including herself, wants to meet superstar Wallace. Rhonda informs everybody that Wallace regularly travels across the Kanto and Hoenn [[region]]s holding and promoting Pokémon Contests bearing his name, the Wallace Cup, that the Wallace Cup {{DL|Ribbon|Aqua Ribbon}} counts as an official Ribbon at any region’s Contest competitions, and that this year's Wallace Cup is taking place at Lake Valor. Brock says that Lake Valor is right on the way to Pastoria City. Dawn announces that she's planning on participating in the Wallace Cup. Dawn asks Rhonda more about Wallace and she says that it's Wallace's day off so his whole staff won't tell her where he is but her sources tell her he's somewhere nearby and that a piece on Wallace relaxing would be priceless. She asks Ash and {{ashfr}} to tip her off if they see Wallace and leaves to continue her star search. {{TRT}} overhears the entire conversation from their spying post on top of the Pokémon Center. [[Jessie]] is equally excited to compete in the Wallace Cup, and hopes to dedicate the victory to her released {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}. [[James]] and {{MTR}} have their doubts in Jessie’s charm offensive strategy, but endorse her enthusiasm for their own safety nonetheless.

[[File:Wallace Milotic playing.png|thumb|220px|Milotic playing with Pikachu and Piplup]]
Drifting fog and a melodic voice leads Ash and {{ashfr}} directly to Wallace's location. Wallace greets them, admitting that he is simply glad to have the time away from his hectic schedule. As Milotic plays with Pikachu and Piplup, Dawn admires the {{pkmn|category|Tender Pokémon}} and Wallace tells her that kinship is the most important thing when caring for Pokémon. Dawn promises not to tell anyone Wallace is here so as to not disturb his day off. Ash tells Wallace that Dawn's entering the Wallace Cup, so Wallace asks her to show him some Contest moves. Dawn is hesitant at first, and to help motivate her, Ash challenges her to a [[Contest Battle]].

Ash sends out {{AP|Buizel}} and Dawn chooses Piplup. Dawn is nervous to battle in front of Wallace and Brock tells him how Dawn and Ash [[trade]]d Buizel and {{p|Aipom}} because of Aipom's love for Contests, while Buizel was more interested in regular battles. Wallace watches the short match carefully and claps and praises them after. Wallace thinks that since Buizel is fond of battles it would be interesting to see its moves in a Contest Battle and reminds Dawn that Buizel's unique battle style comes from her training with it. Wallace suggests that Ash should participate in the Wallace Cup. Ash knows Contests and regular battles are different, but he sets aside his doubts and agrees to compete after listening to Dawn’s encouragement. Wallace also praises Piplup's moves and says that Dawn has clearly spent time polishing them. However, he tells her that she may be focusing too much on well-rehearsed moves, and suggests to keep it more natural. He recommends she play with her Pokémon more often, and Dawn realizes that this is the missing aspect from her training.

Jessie comes up in her Jessilina [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguise]]. She introduces herself and then invades Wallace's and Milotic's personal space while praising them. She calls out her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and it's {{pkmn|cosplay|dressed up}} like a Milotic, however the costume only perplexes Wallace. James and Meowth in their own disguises drag her away, infuriating her.

Wallace and Milotic puts on a performance to show what a day of relaxing and playing can do for Pokémon. Milotic uses {{m|Safeguard}} to surround itself in a green light and. It follows up with {{m|Aqua Ring}} and water bubbles circle it and then uses {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, the water bubbles disperse and it flies around Ash and friends. Milotic finishes with {{m|Twister}}, whipping up wind and water around itself for a powerfully dramatic end. Jessie asks Wallace to teach Seviper Aqua Ring but Wallace tells her it's impossible. Wallace bids everyone farewell and looks forward to seeing them at the Wallace Cup. He and Milotic depart in a wave. Jessilina soon leaves, not without letting Dawn know she plans to win. Meanwhile, Rhonda and her crew are in the bushes. She confirms whether her cameraman filmed everything. However he reveals the battery was dead, and in her fury Rhonda accidentally hits herself on the {{wp|Boom operator (media)|boom mic}}.

Overnight, Ash and his friends watch [[Marian]] interview Wallace on TV back in the Pokémon Center. Dawn thinks she still has a long way to go before being able to appreciate what's truly special about her Pokémon. Ash and Brock remind her to relax, and repeat Wallace’s advice to play with her Pokémon. Nurse Joy comes by and informs Ash that he has a message to call the Pokémon Center in [[Snowpoint City]]. Meanwhile, in Snowpoint City, a girl is sitting on a couch watching TV in the local Pokémon Center and Nurse Joy tells her she has a phone call from Ash. She stands up and reveals herself to be Ash and Brock’s former travel companion, {{an|May}}.

==Major events==
* {{an|Dawn}} learns about the upcoming [[Wallace Cup]] and decides to enter.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet [[Wallace]], a {{pkmn|Contest}} Master and the current [[Hoenn League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}.
* Wallace recommends that Ash enters the Wallace Cup with {{AP|Buizel}}, which he agrees to do.
* {{an|May}} contacts Ash from [[Snowpoint City]].
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Wallace]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]] (two)
* [[Zoey]] (flashback)
* [[Wallace]]
* [[Marian]]
* [[Raoul Contesta]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'' staff
** {{si|Rhonda}}
** {{si|Jack}}
* [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s
* Wallace's fans

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gligar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gligar}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}}; flashback)
* {{p|Milotic}} ([[Wallace]]'s)

==Trivia==
* This episode begins the five-part [[Wallace Cup]] arc.
* This episode uses the [[Eterna Forest]] music as background music.
* With her release in ''[[DP073|Crossing Paths]]'', [[Jessie's Dustox]] is removed from the opening.
* Instead of [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]], the end of the episode featured a memorial to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' called [[Pikachu the Movie Memorial]]. This is part of a countdown to ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
* [[Wallace]]'s appearance in this episode marks the first time a [[Gym Leader]] has made their {{pkmn|animated series}} debut outside of their debut [[generation]].
* {{an|May}} is shown wearing her {{ga|May|game counterpart}}'s outfit from {{game|Emerald}} from this episode onward.
* May's Japanese voice actress is credited as 鈴木カオリ ''[[KAORI.|Kaori Suzuki]]''.
* The dub title refers to the phrase "{{wp|My Cup Runneth Over}}", a line in the {{wp|23rd Psalm}}.
* ''[[Sinnoh Now]]''{{'}}s Japanese logo at the beginning of the episode is left intact in the dub.
** The opening music of [[Professor Oak's lecture]]s is used as background music of the logo.
* {{si|Rhonda}} refers to the various different [[region]]s of the [[Pokémon world]] as one country in this episode.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.

===Errors===
* In the next episode preview, [[Roman]]'s {{p|Snorlax}} is incorrectly given {{p|Munchlax}}'s color scheme. This is fixed for the preview that aired on [[Pokémon Sunday]] and in the actual episode.
* After {{Ash}} suggests that {{an|Dawn}} battle him to prepare herself for the Wallace Cup, Dawn's bracelet is missing.
* When Ash sends out {{AP|Buizel}} to battle with Dawn, the whisker on the top-left corner of Buizel's face is not filled in.
* When Dawn is walking with Ash and {{an|Brock}}, Dawn's eyebrows are missing.
* At the beginning of the English dub, the narrator refers to a "Pokémon Contest of Pastoria City". However, the Wallace Cup is not being held in Pastoria, instead being held on the shores of [[Lake Valor]].
* In the {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi}} dub, the original English opening song [[We Will Be Heroes]] is mistakenly broadcasted instead of the Hindi dubbed version (''हम बनेंगे हीरोस '' (''Hum Banéngé Heroes'')). This error persists until ''[[DP082|Cream of the Croagunk Crop!]]''.

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DP075 error.png|Dawn's missing bracelet
Dawn eyebrows.png|Dawn's missing eyebrows
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===Dub edits===
* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} dub, Ash says he will use {{t|Water}}- and {{type|Ground}}s in his [[Pastoria Gym]] battle instead of {{t|Electric}}- and {{type|Grass}}s.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|華麗大賽大師米可利登場！|Enter Contest Master Wallace!}}
|cs={{tt|Přihlaste se do soutěže!|Sign up for the Contest!}}
|da={{tt|En Cup Fuld af Wallace!|A Cup Filled with Wallace!}}
|ko={{tt|콘테스트 마스터! 슈퍼스타 윤진!|Contest Master! Superstar Wallace!}}
|de={{tt|Lucia sucht den Superstar!|Dawn is looking for the Superstar!}}
|nl={{tt|De beker stroomt over!|The cup overflows!}}
|fi={{tt|Kohti vesikisaa!|Towards the water Contest!}}
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|pt_br={{tt|Lições de um Mestre|Lessons from a Master}}
|pt_eu={{tt|A Nossa Taça Transborda!|Our Cup is Overflowing!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡La copa Wallace!|The Wallace cup!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Una Copa de Concurso|A Cup of Contest}}
|sv={{tt|Cup-försök!|Cup attempt!}}
|ru={{tt|Кубок Уоллеса|The Wallace cup}}}}
 
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Austin

2026-11-02T17:10:07Z

SpanskaFlugan: /* Voice actors */

[[File:Austin.png|thumb|250px|Austin]]
'''Austin''' (Japanese: '''タイキ''' ''Taiki'') is a [[character of the day]] who appeared in ''[[DP073|Crossing Paths]]''. He is the mirror image of [[Jessie]]'s childhood crush, [[Astin]]. Jessie even mentioned that they could be twins.

Austin first encountered Jessie at the lake after her {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} followed his, a {{shiny}} {{p|Dustox}}, there. He mentioned that Dustox come to the lake in order to perform the crossing in which they gather by the lake and fly over [[Dustox Flower Field]] located near [[Mt. Coronet]] in order to mate. Jessie's Dustox seemed to have chosen his Dustox for its mate.

After a lightning bolt hit the rocks that dammed the lake, it began to drain. Both Jessie and Austin used their Dustox to help put water back in the lake by using a combination of {{m|Confusion}}, by Austin's Dustox, and {{m|Whirlwind}}, by Jessie's Dustox. In the end, Austin releases his Dustox so it can be together with Jessie's.

==Pokémon==
===Released===
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|trainer=Austin
|pkmn=Dustox
|shiny=yes
|gender=male
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|img=Austin Dustox.png
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|epname=Crossing Paths
|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach
|desc=Austin owned a {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in animation|Dustox|Shiny}} male {{p|Dustox}} where he and [[Jessie's Dustox]] fell in love. Ultimately, and in [[EP021|an oddly familiar]] situation, Jessie released her Dustox to allow the two to start a family.

Dustox's only known move is {{m|Confusion}}.}}

==Voice actors==
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|ja=石井真 ''[[Makoto Ishii]]''
|en=[[Wayne Grayson]]
|ar=علاء بيطار ''Alaa Bitar''
|fi=Petrus Kähkönen
|fr_eu=Grégory Praet
|no=Scott Maurstad
|es_eu=Álvaro de Juan
|pl=Adrian Perdjon
|cs=Michal Michálek
|pt_br=Douglas Guedes}}

==Trivia==
* Austin shared the same voice actor as Astin in Japanese, Czech, Finnish and Brazilian Portuguese versions.
* Austin's name was never mentioned in the episode, but was revealed in the closed captions.
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Sho

2026-11-02T17:08:56Z

SpanskaFlugan: /* Voice actors */

:''For the character of the day from ''[[EP130|A Bout With Sprout]]'' whose Japanese name is Shō, see [[Zackie]].''
:''For the female [[player character]] of [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], see [[Akari (game)]].''
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[[File:Sho.png|thumb|250px|Sho]]
'''Sho''' (Japanese: '''ショウ''' ''Shō'') is a [[character of the day]] who appeared in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]''. He specializes in the {{p|Pikachu}} [[evolution]]ary line.

Sho initially came off as incredibly arrogant, a trait seemingly shared by his {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Pichu}}. When his Pichu came across [[Ash's Pikachu]], it called its Trainer over. Sho assumed it was a {{pkmn2|wild}} Pikachu, and was going to attempt to catch it before {{Ash}} explained it was his. Sho offered to trade his {{p|Mareep}}, {{p|Magneton}}, and {{p|Magnemite}} for Pikachu in order to complete his Evolution collection. Of course, Ash refused on all offers and Sho started to accuse Ash of being a weak {{pkmn|Trainer}}, and not being able to handle Pikachu's power.

From there on, he challenged Ash to a battle with his Raichu. Ash in turn uses Pikachu. Sho's Raichu knows two moves that Pikachu knows: {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Volt Tackle}}. However, since it's fully evolved, it also knows the move {{m|Hyper Beam}}. One of Sho's battle strategies is to have Raichu pin down opponents with its tail and then fire a Hyper Beam at them for a finishing blow at point blank range, proving to be brutal, if not merciless. He enacted this technique on Ash's Pikachu which injured it so much that it needed to be sent to the [[Pokémon Center]] in critical condition.

Later on, Ash challenged him to a rematch. This time, Pikachu went on to defeat Raichu. Sho seemed to have a change of heart, accepting Ash and Pikachu's battling abilities and admitting defeat.

==Pokémon==
===On hand===
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|trainer=Sho
|pkmn=Raichu
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Sho Raichu.png
|epnum=DP074
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|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Miyako Itō
|desc={{p|Raichu}} is Sho's main Pokémon, and is an extremely powerful battler and also shared the arrogant attitude Sho displayed. Sho sent him up against {{AP|Pikachu}} when Ash refused to trade him so Sho could own the entire Raichu [[evolution]]ary line. Although Pikachu was powerful, Raichu knew many of Pikachu's attacks with the addition of having extra strength that came from being a higher evolutionary form, making him more than formidable. Using his tail to restrain Pikachu against a rock, he brutally defeated Pikachu with his close-range Hyper Beam.

The defeat caused both Ash and Pikachu to question their earlier decision not to evolve Pikachu into Raichu, as there would always be attacks and abilities Pikachu could only gain by evolving. After some thought, both eventually decided that they made the right decision all that time ago and Pikachu was sent up against Raichu again after Pikachu recovered. Having learned new ways to move, Pikachu was able to out-speed Raichu and after a hard fought battle finally defeated him, earning both Sho and Raichu's respect.

He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN142|The Same Moon, Now and Forever!]]''.

Raichu's known moves are {{m|Iron Tail}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Volt Tackle}}, and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}

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|trainer=Sho
|pkmn=Pichu
|type1=Electric
|img=Sho Pichu.png
|epnum=DP074
|epname=Pika and Goliath!
|vajp=Tomoko Kawakami
|vaen=Tomoko Kawakami
|desc={{p|Pichu}}, like Raichu, also displayed an arrogant attitude when it stole a berry from Pikachu and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}. Sho refused to allow it to [[Evolution|evolve]] into Pikachu as it would upset his quest to own Raichu's entire evolutionary line. Sho allowed Pichu to watch both battles he had against Ash.

None of Pichu's moves are known.}}

===Mentioned===
Sho offered these Pokémon for a trade with [[Ash's Pikachu]] to complete his collection, but {{Ash}} rejected all the offers, not wanting to give up his best friend.

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==Voice actors==
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|ja=陶山章央 ''Akio Suyama''
|en=[[Tom Wayland]]
|ar=جود شهيب ''Joud Chehayeb''
|fi=Petri Hanttu
|fr_eu=Alessandro Bevilacqua
|it=Davide Albano
|no=Scott Maurstad
|pt_br=Júlia Castro
|es_eu=Ricardo Escobar
|es_la=Gabriel Ortiz
|pl=Grzegorz Drojewski
|cs=Michal Holán
}}

==Trivia==
* Sho has a similar personality as [[Lt. Surge]] as well as Pokémon choice. Both can be arrogant but will admit defeat and gain respect for the one who defeated them.
* In the English dub, Sho speaks using contemporary street slang, using terms like "homeboy", and "noob".
* In both English and Japanese, his name can be extracted from the word '''sho'''ck, which makes sense considering his team is made up of {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.
* He is the second character named '''Shō''' in Japanese who wanted [[Ash's Pikachu]] for himself, the first being [[Zackie]]. Also like him, he first mistook Pikachu for a [[wild Pokémon]].
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DP073

2026-11-02T17:06:12Z

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prevtitle=Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2 |
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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=DP073 |
altepcode=EP539 |
colorscheme=Sinnoh |
screen=yes |
title_en=Crossing Paths|
title_ja=さよならドクケイル！|
title_ja_trans=Goodbye, Dokucale! |
broadcast_jp=April 3, 2008 |
broadcast_us=August 23, 2008 |
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en_op=[[We Will Be Heroes]] |
ja_op=[[Together]] |
ja_ed=[[Message of the Wind|風のメッセージ]] (PokaPoka Version) |
olmteam=Team Iguchi |
scenario=武上純希 |
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storyboard=湯山邦彦 |
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director=宮原秀二|
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art=たけだゆうさく |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=DP071-DP080 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|dp|073}}
* [https://youtu.be/O4RoMUi4btM さよならドクケイル！] on the official Japanese Pokémon [[YouTube]] channel
* ''[https://youtu.be/uxuWjmoaCWI Crossing Paths]'' on the official Pokémon Asia (English) [[YouTube]] channel
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTRVHome48U Crossing Paths]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
*This is one of the few episodes storyboarded by executive producer [[Kunihiko Yuyama]].
}}
'''Crossing Paths''' (Japanese: '''さよならドクケイル！''' ''Goodbye, {{tt|Dokucale|Dustox}}!'') is the 73rd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 539th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on April 3, 2008, along with [[DP074]] as a one-hour special and in the United States on August 23, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Dazzled by dreams of success, Jessie and Dustox train on the shores of a beautiful mountain lake. Jessie's Dustox is then distracted by an unfamiliar Dustox—this one belongs to Austin, a Trainer who tells Jessie about the Dustox Crossing. At this time of year, Dustox pair off over the lake and migrate over Mt. Coronet; after hearing this and seeing her Dustox's obvious crush on Austin's Dustox, Jessie begins to muse on her past.

As a teenager aiming for stardom, Jessie chose auditions over a chance to leave town with a boy named Astin. But Jessie didn't pass her auditions, and she still wonders what would've happened if she'd gone with Astin instead. She's determined now to stop Dustox from making the same mistake she did!

A sudden mountain storm damages the lake, causing the water to leak. That means no lunar reflection on the lake's surface, and without that reflection, the Dustox won't come to the lake for the Crossing. For Dustox's sake, Jessie immediately starts to repair the damage, and even Ash and his friends help in the effort. Jessie and Austin then have their Dustox team up to transport the overflow water back into the lake, and the Crossing can continue as normal.

Jessie's Dustox starts to fly away with Austin's Dustox, but it turns back at the last minute and returns to Jessie. To force it to go, Jessie grabs Dustox's Poké Ball and smashes it to bits, telling Dustox to go follow its heart. As Dustox flutters off for good, Jessie's own heart is quietly breaking—but she hopes that her Dustox will find love and happiness.

==Plot==
{{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} are singing as they walk along a path. Piplup stops suddenly, and {{an|Dawn}} asks it what the matter is. Piplup's stomach rumbles and {{Ash}} comments that Piplup is hungry and {{an|Brock}} says that there is a [[Pokémon Center]] nearby, so {{ashfr|the group}} race ahead, much to Piplup's disappointment. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} contemplate their lunch, and [[Jessie]] asks [[James]] and {{MTR}} to tell her when they have finished making it from the fruit on the trees and then goes off to {{pkmn|training|train}} for the next [[Pokémon Contest]]s. The group reach the edge of the forest and come out to the edge of a picturesque lake with the Pokémon Center on the shore nearby.

Jessie calls out {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}, which is wearing yellow ribbons on her antennae that match the ones in Jessie's Contest disguise. Jessie goes on about how they will win another [[Ribbon]], while James and Meowth comment on how she has gained confidence since her last win. Dustox notices something and flies off with Jessie trailing behind. Eventually Dustox reaches a lake, and Jessie sees it flying in circles with a {{Shiny}} {{p|Dustox}}. The dust from their wings forms a heart shape. The other Dustox's Trainer comes out from behind a tree and introduces himself as [[Austin]]. He tells Jessie that when there is a full moon, Dustox from all over the area pair up and fly over [[Mt. Coronet]] in a large arch-like formation. Austin says that he will see Jessie that night, and calls his Dustox to him as he walks off. Jessie watches them go, and then looks up as a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} fly past.

Sitting by the lake, Jessie discovers that her Dustox is madly in love and recalls her younger self. She was preparing to audition for the theater with two friends and was walking along next to a lake with a boy who looks remarkably like Austin. He tells her that he is leaving to become a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}, and suggest that she should come with him. She declines, since her audition is in a couple of days. At the audition her friends are accepted but Jessie is not, bringing her to tears. Jessie wonders what would have happened if she had gone with [[Astin]] that day. Just then a large storm brews and a bolt of lightning strikes a tree. Dustox flies into Jessie pushing her back, just as a rock breaks where she was standing. Dustox looks on worriedly at Jessie, who has been knocked out.

Back at the Pokémon Center, the group is watching the storm in amazement. [[Nurse Joy]] says that she hopes that it won't affect the Dustox crossing, and Brock tries to win over Nurse Joy, but {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} {{m|Poison Jab|jabs}} him and drags him away. Ash and Dawn ask Nurse Joy about the crossing, and Brock says that he is interested as well, causing Dawn to comment that he recovers quickly. Joy explains, while Brock begins to swoon again, but is quickly stopped by Croagunk. At that point Austin runs in and tells them that the trees by the lake have been struck by lightning, and the water is flooding out of the lake. Back at the lake Jessie fantasizes about accepting Astin's offer to come with him, but when he turns around he turns into {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}. Jessie wakes up and thanks Dustox for saving her, then notices that the edge of the lake has been destroyed and the water is flooding out. She wonders what will come of the crossing, and then explains to James and Meowth that she has decided to let Dustox go with its love.

The group arrives at the lakeside, and Austin says that he wanted his Dustox to join the crossing this year. Joy says that the crossing may not happen this year, then Ash suddenly runs towards the water. The rest of the group follow him. When they reach the water's edge they see Team Rocket piling rocks up to try to create a dam. Team Rocket start their motto, but Jessie cuts it short and demands that they help stop the water. After a quick chat about how if the lake drains the crossing won't happen, the group resolve to work together. Ash calls out {{AP|Turtwig}}, {{AP|Chimchar}} and {{AP|Buizel}}, while the others call out all their Pokémon. Everyone works together to dam the flow, with {{TP|Brock|Happiny}} carrying rocks much larger than itself. Joy suggests that to finish the dam they need to spray it with water and then freeze it with {{m|Ice Beam}}. Buizel uses {{m|Water Gun}} and Piplup uses {{m|Whirlpool}}, hitting the Water Gun and soaking the rocks. {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} uses Ice Beam to freeze the dam, finally stopping the flow.

As the group cheer, Joy points out that the lake is much lower than usual, and it is thought that the melting snow raises the water level to reflect the full moon in such a way as to attract the Dustox. Buizel uses Water Gun and Piplup uses Whirlpool, pushing snow down, while Chimchar uses {{m|Flamethrower}} to melt it. Joy still isn't sure if there is enough water in the lake. The Dustox both look down at the water had flowed out of the lake. Austin suggests that his Dustox could lift the water up with {{m|Confusion}}, and Jessie suggests that her Dustox could use {{m|Whirlwind}} to blow it back into the lake. James is skeptical, but they decide that it is worth a shot. As they finish the lake begins to glow orange during the sundown. Jessie and Austin congratulate the Dustox.

That night, Joy says that the conditions are perfect for the crossing. Jessie tells Dustox to go, and both Dustox begin to fly across the lake, but then Dustox flies back to Jessie. She remembers trying to catch up with the bus as Astin left when she was a child tripping and crying upon realizing she let her true love leave without her. Dustox still refuses to leave but Jessie doesn't want Dustox to make the same mistake she did in missing out on her one chance at true love so she drops its Poké Ball on the ground and steps on it, crushing it to fully release Dustox, telling it to go with its love. Dustox sadly flies off and Jessie starts to cry, remembering back to when she caught her as a {{p|Wurmple}}, and when she was a {{p|Cascoon}}, and finally winning her Ribbon with her as a Dustox. She calls out to Dustox telling her to go fall in love with all of her heart and to do it for the both of them. James and Meowth also say goodbye. The Dustox form the golden arch and start to fly away. Austin and Jessie say one last farewell to their Dustox. The narrator comments on the [[Friendship|bond]] between {{pkmn|Trainer}} and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} suggests that one day Jessie will find her love as well as the episode draws to a close.

==Major events==
* [[Jessie]] {{pkmn2|released|releases}} her {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} so she can breed.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Raoul Contesta]] (fantasy)
* [[Mr. Sukizo]] (fantasy)
* [[Austin]]
* [[Astin]] (flashback)
* Jessie's friends (flashback)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Wurmple}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}}; flashback)
* {{p|Cascoon}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}}; flashback)
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}}; released)
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ([[Austin]]'s; {{shiny}}; released)
* {{p|Dustox}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidgey}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: [[Dawn's Ambipom]]
** Pokémon {{wp|senryū}}: エテボース　ヒカリとおどれ　コンテスト ''Etebōsu, hikari to odore, kontesuto.'' "{{tt|Eteboth|Ambipom}}, dance with {{tt|Hikari|Dawn}} in Contests."
* ''[[Message of the Wind|Message of the Wind (PokaPoka-VERSION)]]'' replaced the original version of the song as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* [[Together With the Wind]] is used as background music when [[Jessie]] releases {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}.
* This is the first time a main character purposely damages the [[Poké Ball]] of one of their Pokémon. Jessie does so in order to release Dustox, as she refused to leave Jessie.
* This is the only episode of {{aniseries|DP}} where a Pokémon is permanently released by a main character.
* The Japanese opening is updated with the [[Evolution]]s of [[Dawn's Ambipom]] and [[Paul's Honchkrow]], as well as the captures of [[Ash's Gligar]], [[Paul's Magmar]] and [[Paul's Gliscor]].
* When Jessie is shown as a young girl in her flashback, her hair style is similar to that of her mother, [[Miyamoto]].
* When the English [[dub]] title was first revealed, several sources incorrectly believed it to be the dub title for [[DP071|the first part]] of the [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] special.
* In the dub, this is the first episode not to have an exclamation or question mark in its title since ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]'', 18 episodes ago.
* {{TRT}} does not blast off in this episode, nor do they finish reciting their motto since they are busy trying to create a dam to stem the water.
* This episode marks the first time that [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] regards a Pokémon that has previously been the subject of a lecture (that being [[Ash's Aipom]] in the segment at the end of [[DP014]]).
* This episode marks the first appearance of a [[Shiny Pokémon]] in {{aniseries|DP}}.
* Excluding [[List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|temporary changes]], this is the first time since Jessie's {{p|Cascoon}}'s Evolution in ''[[AG028|Seeing is Believing!]]'' when there has been a change in Jessie's [[Party|Pokémon team]].
* This episode is similar to ''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]''. Both feature a {{pkmn|Trainer}} {{pkmn2|released|releasing}} a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to let it {{pkmn|breeding|start a family}} with a different colored Pokémon of its species. In addition, Dustox's yellow ribbons could be seen as a reference to Butterfree's yellow scarf.
* Jessie's Dustox's gender is confirmed to be female in the Japanese version of this episode, when [[Austin]] refers to her as his Dustox's "bride" near the end of the episode.
* As of this episode, {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} is the only Pokémon Team Rocket obtained in [[Hoenn]] remaining in their possession.

===Errors===
* When Ash calls out "everybody" from his party to help stop the lake from draining, the only Pokémon he calls out are {{AP|Buizel}}, {{AP|Chimchar}}, and {{AP|Turtwig}}. {{AP|Gligar}} and {{AP|Staravia}} are not called out, and {{AP|Pikachu}} is already out.
* Jessie's name is never mentioned in front of Austin, yet he uses her name to say she's right.
* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} dub at one line, [[Nurse Joy]] speaks with Jessie's voice.

===Dub edits===
* The song {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} are singing during the cold open is vastly different in the dub. This means that Pikachu's voice was either altered from the original, or had to be re-recorded exclusively for the dub.

==In other languages==
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DP074

2026-11-02T17:03:27Z

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title_ja=ピカチュウ！ライチュウ！進化への道！！|
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'''Pika and Goliath!''' (Japanese: '''ピカチュウ！ライチュウ！進化への道！！''' ''Pikachu! Raichu! The Path to Evolution!!'') is the 74th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 540th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on April 3, 2008, alongside [[DP073]] as a one-hour special and in the United States on August 30, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Before he can get to Pastoria City, Ash has to battle a slang-talking Trainer named Sho. Sho wants to collect a Pikachu evolution set and he already has Raichu and Pichu, so he has his eye on Ash's Pikachu—but Ash isn't about to trade. Instead, they have a battle: Sho's Raichu vs. Ash's Pikachu. Raichu isn't afraid to go head-to-head with Pikachu, and it also knows Hyper Beam, a move that Pikachu can't learn unless it evolves. Not only does Raichu beat Pikachu, Paul drops by just long enough to sneer at Ash for not having evolved his Pikachu.

While Pikachu gets some serious rest and recuperation at the nearest Pokémon Center, Ash takes out the Thunderstone he received in Vermilion City. Back at the Vermilion Gym, Lt. Surge's Raichu beat Pikachu and forced it to consider whether it wanted to evolve; even though Pikachu decided to remain a Pikachu, what if it's changed its mind since then? Team Rocket saw the whole thing unfold and they still think Pikachu should stay the same, so they swipe the Thunderstone when no one is looking.

It's just as well, since Pikachu decides to beat Raichu itself. After some special training, it's time for a rematch. Instead of relying on raw power, Ash has Pikachu use strategic moves and spinning tricks to beat Raichu. Sho admits that Ash's Pikachu is pretty good—but if they ever meet again, the result will be different!

==Plot==
While {{ashfr|the group}} is eating lunch, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} accidentally knocks a piece of food out of {{AP|Pikachu}}'s paw with his flailing arms. Disgruntled, both Pokémon run after the food. It stops rolling, and a {{p|Pichu}} eats it right in front of the duo. Pichu calls for its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, a boy named [[Sho]], who is particularly excited to see what he thinks is a {{pkmn2|wild}} Pikachu. {{Ash}} and the others run over to find Pikachu and Piplup, but Sho orders them to keep away from his catch. He calls on his {{p|Raichu}}, and orders an {{m|Iron Tail}} attack. Ash counters Raichu's attack with an Iron Tail of his own, and both sides prove evenly matched. Sho realizes that Pikachu isn't wild, so he offers up a few Pokémon to [[trade]]; namely a {{p|Mareep}}, {{p|Magnemite}}, and {{p|Magneton}}. Ash sternly turns down the offers. {{an|Brock}} is curious as to why he wants Pikachu so badly, to which Sho replies that he wants a full-power [[Evolution]] set.

Ash suggests he should evolve his Pichu, but Sho cannot be bothered looking for another Pichu. Ash decides to challenge Sho to a {{pkmn|battle}} – his Raichu against Pikachu. Sho accepts on the terms that if he wins, Pikachu was his. However, Ash declines that offer. Still, the two Trainers agree to battle each other in test of strengths. Pikachu starts the match off with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Raichu takes the electricity and is completely unfazed. Sho mocks Pikachu's power, and replies with {{m|Thunder}}. Pikachu also takes the attack, then launches {{m|Volt Tackle}}; however, Raichu also knows this [[move]] and uses it as well. Both of the Volt Tackles collide, creating an explosion. Raichu safely lands on its feet, but Pikachu slams into a rock and struggles to stand back up. Both Pokémon exchange Iron Tails, skidding backwards as a result. Ash assumes Raichu would be beaten with speed, so Pikachu charges ahead with {{m|Quick Attack}}. Despite the direct hit, Raichu is not harmed. Sho decides to finish things up with a {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Pikachu prepares to dodge, but Raichu pins him to a nearby rock with its tail. Raichu charges up its Hyper Beam attack and hits Pikachu at point-blank range. Sho calls it a win as Pikachu [[Fainting|faints]] from exhaustion. Ash, concerned, runs over to Pikachu and comforts him. Sho again offers to trade, but walks off after Ash refuses.

Unexpectedly, [[Paul]] arrives and tells Ash that he was pathetic. Ash remains optimistic, but Paul suggests he evolve Pikachu to even come close to being an equal to Raichu. Just as quickly as he appeared, he leaves again. Brock states that it's true that Pikachu can't learn Hyper Beam without evolving and Dawn says that Pikachu can't evolve without a [[Thunder Stone]].

Before Pikachu can say anything, he passes out in Ash's arms. Pikachu is immediately taken to a [[Pokémon Center]], where he is hooked up to a {{wp|electrocardiograph}} to check his pulse and heart rate. {{TRT}} is seen outside, looking into the hospital room sadly as Pikachu's health began to deteriorate. Upon having flashbacks of his life, Pikachu's pulse and heart rates begin to plummet, so [[Nurse Joy]] uses the defibrillator and {{TP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}} sets it to 200 volts. It is ineffective, so Nurse Joy calls for 300 volts instead. After three more tries, Pikachu's heart and pulse rates return to normal range, much to everyone's relief.

Later that afternoon, Pikachu wakes up to Ash and the others standing over him. He tries to rush off to get Raichu, but Ash puts him back in the bed, saying that he needs to rest. Ash takes out a Thunder Stone and explains that he has kept hold of it [[EP014|ever since]] he received from Nurse Joy in [[Vermilion City]]. As Pikachu still seems hurt, the group leaves the room after Ash places the Thunder Stone on the table next to the window. Outside, Team Rocket contemplate Pikachu evolving into Raichu. [[Jessie]] says that it wouldn't feel right, and {{MTR}} is strongly against it, as he is proud not to evolve himself. Later that night, Pikachu glares angrily at the Thunder Stone, quickly turning away from it.

Ash and the others enter the ward room to find both Pikachu and the Thunder Stone missing. The group go off looking for Pikachu in the surrounding forest. A jolt of electricity in the night sky is seen and Ash runs off in that direction. Ash sees his Pikachu, practicing Volt Tackle on a rock and breaking it. Ash runs over, happy that Pikachu has decided to not evolve after all. His friends are equally relieved. Team Rocket make an unexpected appearance, and with the Thunder Stone in hand, implying that they planned to sell it before running off.

The very next day, Ash and Pikachu get straight into special training to prepare him for a rematch against Sho's Raichu. A jolt of electricity bursts from out of the trees, interrupting the training. Ash quickly runs over, noticing that it was Raichu's Thunder. Ash immediately challenges Sho to another battle. Sho remarks that it would end the same, but agrees to a rematch. He lets out his Pichu to watch the battle unfold. Right before the battle starts, Pikachu taunts Sho and his Raichu, ordering them to go first. Angrily, Sho calls for Raichu to use Iron Tail. Ash's Pikachu puts his training into practice and spins to dodge it. Raichu uses Iron Tail again, but Pikachu spins around on the ground, dodging several blows. Finally, one of Raichu's Iron Tail attacks hits Pikachu before tossing him into the air. With Pikachu freefalling, Raichu charges forward with a Volt Tackle. Pikachu counters with an Iron Tail, landing safely on the ground. Raichu comes at Pikachu with another Volt Tackle, though Pikachu using his spinning technique to evade it and the follow up Iron Tail onslaught. With Raichu now tired, Pikachu retaliates with a Quick Attack which pushes Raichu back. Raichu comes back with an Iron Tail, though Pikachu leaps overhead and lands a blow with his own Iron Tail. Raichu unleashes a Thunder attack, but Pikachu speeds by and uses Volt Tackle. Raichu takes the hit and quickly stands to its feet. Sho orders a Hyper Beam, and Raichu again pins Pikachu to a tree with its tail. Pikachu counters with a Thunderbolt, cutting the damage sustained in half. With Raichu needing time to recover, Pikachu slams it with a Volt Tackle and Iron Tail combo. Raichu sustains the blow and rushes in for another Volt Tackle.

Raichu is still able to get to its feet, and counters with Volt Tackle. Pikachu also uses Volt Tackle, resulting in an explosive clash. With both sides proving evenly matched, Sho calls for an Iron Tail. Pikachu returns the favour, adding a spin to his attack to toss Raichu into a tree. Raichu recovers and then replies with a Hyper Beam again, but its tail misses Pikachu. Ash's Pikachu uses the energy from the Hyper Beam to jump into the air and begins to spin while readying an Iron Tail attack. Pikachu slams directly into Raichu to win the match. {{an|Dawn}} is pleased to see her spinning technique could be adapted to Ash's advantage. Team Rocket, who have been watching the match, celebrate Pikachu's latest victory and renew their aims to steal him. Paul, on the other hand, is unimpressed and simply walks off. Afterwards, Sho finally recognizes Ash's strength and promises to give him a great battle the next time they meet.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} reveals that he still has the [[Thunder Stone]] he [[EP014|received]] in [[Vermilion City]].
* [[Ash's Pikachu]] reaffirms his decision to not [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Raichu}}.
* {{TRT}} steals Ash's Thunder Stone, planning to sell it.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]] (×2; one in a flashback)
* {{an|Giovanni}} (fantasy)
* [[Lt. Surge]] (flashback)
* {{an|Brandon}} (flashback)
* [[Paul]]
* [[Sho]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{OP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}}; flashback)
* {{p|Regice}} ([[Brandon's legendary giants#Regice|Brandon's]]; flashback)
* {{p|Elekid}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}}; flashback)
* {{p|Raichu}} ([[Sho]]'s)
* {{p|Pichu}} ([[Sho]]'s)
* {{p|Spearow}} (flashback)
* {{p|Gyarados}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:DP074 machine.png|thumb|220px|The machine in the Pokémon Center]]
* This episode follows much of the premise of ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'' by having [[Ash's Pikachu]] be defeated by a {{p|Raichu}} and choose whether to [[Evolution|evolve]] or not. Clips from said episode are shown in this episode.
* Despite being released in the [[DP073|previous episode]], [[Jessie's Dustox]] isn’t removed from the opening until the [[DP075|following episode]].
* {{p|Chansey}}'s [[National Pokédex]] number, 113, was often shown in the {{wp|Electrocardiography|heart rate monitor}} seen in the Pokémon Center. In addition, 74, the number of this episode in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', is also shown. It could also be a reference to the animation production joke {{wp|A113}}.
* [[To My Best Friend]] and [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] were both used as background music.
* The dub title is a reference to {{wp|David and Goliath}}.
* {{Ash}} makes an appearance in both of his two previous outfits in his flashbacks.
* Pikachu's spinning aerial {{m|Iron Tail}} is visually identical to {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}}'s neutral-aerial attack in the [[Super Smash Bros. series]]. Red's {{p|Pikachu}}, [[Pika]], also imitated this technique in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* Team Rocket decides that, although they wouldn't mind having a Raichu, they can't bring themselves to want Pikachu to evolve. They decide to steal the Thunder Stone and cheer Pikachu on as itself. This is despite the fact that they tried to evolve him [[DP021|53 episodes earlier]].
* This episode is featured on ''Pokémon All-Stars: Pikachu'' from {{wp|Magna Pacific}}'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 4}} series.
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: [[Paul's Electabuzz]].

===Errors===

===Dub edits===
* In the {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi dub}}, when Pikachu quickly tries to rush off to get {{p|Raichu}} during his recovery in the Pokémon Center, Ash asks {{AP|Pikachu}} if he really does want to evolve into Raichu. However, in the original as well as in the English dub version, {{Ash}} just says that he needs to rest.
* On the [[Pokémon in the United Kingdom|BBC iPlayer]] print of this episode, the sequence with Nurse Joy rushing to save Pikachu using a defibrillator is cut, skipping to Ash saying "Come on Pikachu!".

== In other languages ==
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2026-10-31T16:11:13Z

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|altepcode=EP536
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|title_en=The Bells Are Singing!
|title_ja=シャンとしてリーシャン！
|title_ja_trans=Pull Yourself Together, Lisyan!
|broadcast_jp=March 13, 2008
|broadcast_us=August 16, 2008
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|ja_op=[[Together]]
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'''The Bells Are Singing!''' (Japanese: '''シャンとしてリーシャン！''' ''Pull Yourself Together, {{tt|Lisyan|Chingling}}!'') is the 70th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 536th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on March 13, 2008, and in the United States on August 16, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

It's another day on the road for our heroes: Ash and Gligar practice, while Dawn and Buneary study the latest Poké Chic fashion trends. They're approached by a Chingling, one of three Chingling that belong to Francesca the Pokémon magician. She demonstrates her singing Chingling act, but the one bold Chingling always ruins the show by jumping on Francesca to get attention. Ash suggests that a Pokémon battle will help settle Chingling, who's never battled before. Francesca is willing to give it a try, but Chingling's trial battle with Turtwig is disrupted by Team Rocket.

Ash and his friends easily stop Team Rocket from stealing Francesca's Chingling, except the experience hasn't changed Francesca's troublesome Chingling at all. And when she runs through her act again, she notices there are four Chingling instead of three—the fourth one is a Team Rocket robot Chingling impersonator! The robot blows a wall of smoke that keeps everyone in the dark until Team Rocket swipes the real Chingling. James then steals one of the stolen Chingling for himself, hoping it will make a perfect Pokémon companion for him and his absent Chimecho.

Our heroes track down Jessie and Meowth and rescue two of Francesca's Chingling, but James is still hopefully trying to convince "his" Chingling to join Team Rocket. When Chingling refuses, James orders Mime Jr. to battle it. Francesca catches up with them just in time and orders Chingling to fight back; Chingling follows her commands and beats Team Rocket! What's more, Chingling seems to be more mature than it was before, so Francesca and her Chingling are in good spirits as they bid farewell to Ash and his friends.

==Plot==
While {{pkmn|training}} with his {{AP|Gligar}}, {{Ash}} asks it to turn. Unfortunately, Gligar makes a wrong turn, and when Ash points this out, Gligar is unable to recover and crashes. Meanwhile, {{an|Dawn}} is flicking through {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Poké Chic}}, a fashion magazine for [[Pokémon Stylist]]s that features Pokémon in outfits. Dawn pulls out a vest for {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} that she had designed and [[Johanna]] had sown; Buneary loves it. When she hesitantly asks for {{AP|Pikachu}}'s opinion, his positive response makes Buneary blush with happiness.

Suddenly, Buneary hears something, and the group spots a {{p|Chingling}} emerging from the bushes. Dawn scans Chingling on her [[Pokédex]]. The Chingling proceeds to hug Buneary, Pikachu, Ash, and Dawn. Gligar follows suit, and after Ash quickly [[recall]]s it. A woman named [[Francesca]] comes looking for her Chingling. {{an|Brock}} is overcome by emotion, though {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} {{m|Poison Jab}}s him and drags him off. Francesca introduces herself as a Pokémon Magician, and does a magic act; she makes three Chingling appear from a tablecloth, as well as a {{p|Pidgey}}. She tries to make a flower appear from her wand, but Chingling spoils it.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is watching and [[Jessie]] suggests stealing the "enchanted" tablecloth until [[James]] and {{MTR}} say it was just a trick, much to Jessie's surprise. As such, Meowth and James decide to steal the Chingling instead, [[Boss fantasy|imagining]] its usefulness as a multipurpose alarm clock.

Francesca does not know what to do with her spoiled Chingling, so the group decides to get it to battle. Having never been in a {{pkmn|battle}} before, Ash and Dawn decide to have an exhibition match to help Francesca and Chingling get the hang of things. Gligar avoids an oncoming {{m|Dizzy Punch}} with ease before striking Buneary with an {{m|X-Scissor}}. Buneary {{m|Bounce}}s back, but becomes distracted when her vest is dirtied by Gligar's {{m|Sand Attack}}. At this, Dawn decides to take the vest off for the battle. Dawn scores a direct hit with {{m|Ice Beam}}, causing Gligar to hit the ground in its {{status|frozen}} state. After Gligar retaliates with a {{m|Steel Wing}}, {{an|Brock}} stops Ash and Dawn, figuring Chingling has seen enough. When the battle starts, Francesca tells Chingling to use {{m|Astonish}}, but it doesn't attack. {{AP|Turtwig}} uses {{m|Razor Leaf}} and knocks out Chingling.

Francesca and the others rush over to the injured Pokémon, only to fall into a pitfall trap. Team Rocket swoops in and takes Chingling. Ash tells Turtwig to cut the net with a Razor Leaf, which doesn't work. Dawn has Buneary use Ice Beam to cut the ropes, while {{TP|Brock|Happiny}} catches Chingling. At Brock's request, Buneary launches Happiny into the air, and Happiny uses {{m|Pound}} to knock Team Rocket away. Afterwards, Ash believes Chingling had matured, but it starts hugging again, proving him wrong.

Francesca tries the Three Part Harmony again, but Chingling keeps hugging others randomly. Team Rocket tries using a "[[Team Rocket's mechas|Tone Deaf Mecha Chingling]]", generating a smokescreen and stealing the three Chingling. The trio puts the stolen Chingling in a line, though looking at them makes James emotional as he is reminded of his {{TP|James|Chimecho}}, and he takes one of the Chingling away, knowing it can evolve into {{p|Chimecho}}. Meanwhile, {{AP|Staravia}} notices the Chingling and brings Ash and {{ashfr}} over. Ash uses the "Tone Deaf Mecha" smokescreen on Jessie and Meowth and has {{AP|Chimchar}} attack them with {{m|Flame Wheel}}, which blasts them off. However, James is still with the spoiled Chingling, and he has {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} use {{m|Teeter Dance}} on it in attempt to recruit it to Team Rocket. Francesca arrives just in time and has Chingling counter with {{m|Hidden Power}} and send James blasting off with {{m|Confusion}}, maturing itself in the process. This time Chingling asks for a hug, and Francesca is thrilled to see it has finally toned down its affections and rewards it with an embrace. With an upcoming magic show, Francesca thanks the group for their help and sends them off with a harmonic Chingling farewell.

==Major events==
* [[Ash's Gligar]] is revealed to know {{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Sand Attack}}, and {{m|Steel Wing}}.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Chingling}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* [[Nanny and Pop-Pop]] (fantasy)
* [[Francesca]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Chimecho}} ({{OP|James|Chimecho}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Gligar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gligar}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}})
* {{p|Chingling}} ([[Francesca]]'s; ×3)
* {{p|Pidgey}} ([[Francesca]]'s)
* {{p|Delcatty}} (magazine)
* {{p|Marill}} (magazine)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: [[Brock's Happiny]]
* This is one of the episodes in which [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear.
* This is one of the only episodes where [[James]] blasts off without [[Jessie]].
* This episode introduces {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}'s heart vest, which it will be seen wearing in many future episodes.
* {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Japanese song}} and [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] are both used as background music. Music from ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', as well as music used during [[Butler]]'s magic show in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', are also used.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title may refer to the phrase "''bells are ringing''".
* James briefly references {{TP|James|Chimecho}}, which he [[AG147|left]] with [[Nanny and Pop-Pop]].

===Errors===
* In the English dub, {{Ash}} says "Give us back those {{p|Chingling}}", despite the Chingling actually standing in front of him. In the original, he simply says "Give back Chingling", referring to the last one that hasn't returned yet, meaning it could be a mistranslation due to the lack of a plural form in Japanese.

===Dub edits===
* The magazine '''PokéCan''' (Japanese: '''ポケキャン''', lit. ''Pokekyan'') was renamed as '''Poké Chic''' in the dub, and one shot showing it had its text altered to match the new name.

==In other languages==
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2026-10-30T16:02:12Z

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altepcode=EP535 |
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title_en= Enter Galactic!|
title_ja=ステキファッション！その名はギンガ団！！ |
title_ja_trans=Lovely Fashion! Their Name is Galaxy-dan!! |
broadcast_jp=March 6, 2008 |
broadcast_us=August 9, 2008 |
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'''Enter Galactic!''' (Japanese: '''ステキファッション！その名はギンガ団！！''' ''Lovely Fashion! Their Name is {{tt|Galaxy-dan|Team Galactic}}!!'') is the 69th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 535th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on March 6, 2008, and in the United States on August 9, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Before Ash and his friends leave Veilstone City, Paul's brother Reggie shows him the city's most famous sight: a field full of ancient meteorites that are considered the guardians of the city. Then it's off to the Pokémon Center to plan for Ash's next destination, the Gym in Pastoria City. All the while, Team Galactic prepares to execute the next stage in their grand scheme—Commander Saturn has come to town with the strange cube he took from the Solaceon Ruins, and the meteorites' presence transforms the cube into the Spear Key. With the Key now in hand, Saturn signals for the second phase to begin.

From their secret base in Veilstone, Team Galactic jams the entire city with a magnetic wave, disrupting everything from the communications grid to the medical equipment at the Pokémon Center. Using that as cover, they move in to steal the meteorites. Gym Leader Maylene's Lucario senses that something's afoot, so she and our heroes rush to the meteorite field and find Team Galactic ready to fly off with the meteorites.

Even with Officer Jenny as reinforcement, Ash and the gang are still outnumbered as they try to stop Team Galactic. While Brock's Croagunk faces down Saturn's Toxicroak, Team Galactic's minions release a swarm of Golbat. The Golbat hold everyone off—until Reggie and Paul's Electabuzz show up and Electabuzz teams up with Pikachu to unleash Electric-type attacks. The tide turns and Pikachu helps cut the meteorites loose, forcing Team Galactic to retreat. Another victory for the forces of good! However, despite the loss of the meteorites, Team Galactic's scheme is still proceeding as planned...

==Plot==
[[File:Veilstone Meteors.png|thumb|100px|left|The meteors of [[Veilstone City]]]]
As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are preparing to leave [[Veilstone City]], [[Reggie]] takes them to see the meteors of the city. The gang marvel at where the meteors could have come from, as red, green and blue lights appear far overhead. Back at the Pokémon Center, Ash plans the next Gym to go to, with Nurse Joy suggesting Pastoria's Gym. Meanwhile, [[Saturn]] steps out of a helicopter and heads into the Veilstone Galactic Headquarters with a mysterious box in hand. He briefs the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt|Grunts}} about what their mission is, and then leaves to go to the park where the meteors are held.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is planning and singing about how they will steal the meteors, until [[James]] points out that trying to lift one, all four would receive a hernia. They are interrupted by helicopters touching down, while others hover overhead. In the [[Pokémon Center]], Reggie is talking on the videophone with [[Paul]]. Reggie comments to Paul about how Ash is a formidable opponent, which annoys Paul. Back at the meteor field, Saturn steps out of a helicopter and gets out the box, revealing it to be the [[Spear Key]]. In the meteor's presence, the cube-like key hovers and reforms into a different shape, and as this happens, the meteors start glowing and release beams of light into the air. Many people, including Ash, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, [[Maylene]], and Reggie, take notice. Saturn radios HQ to run the scrambling. The Grunt on the other end complies, and communications and all technology (excluding vehicles and Galactic Equipment) across the city go down. This prompts [[Officer Jenny]] to dispatch forces across the city, while the gang heads over to the hill. En route, they bump into Maylene and her {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}, who tells them that [[Connally]] has gone to inform Jenny about what's happening.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Thunder Tackle.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu and Electabuzz working together]]
While this is happening, [[Team Galactic]] notice Team Rocket, and the Trio start their {{motto}}, only to be interrupted by a nonchalant Saturn sending out his {{TP|Saturn|Toxicroak}}, who blasts them a short distance with a {{m|Sludge Bomb}}. The gang arrive and suspect the Rocket's to be behind it, to the ire of Jessie. Toxicroak sends a {{m|Dark Pulse}} at them all, and Lucario quickly intervenes with an {{m|Aura Sphere}} which has no effect on Toxicroak. Jenny arrives, and confronts and reveals who Team Galactic are. At this point, Saturn tells the Grunts to release their {{p|Golbat}} to distract the group, in order for the meteors to continue being lifted. The group struggles with the Golbat, until Reggie arrives with {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} to help in the fight.
[[File:Brock Croagunk Saturn Toxicroak.png|thumb|left|220px|Croagunk and Toxicroak forming their rivalry]]
While the fight is going on, [[Brock's Croagunk]] and Saturn's Toxicroak are battling, when Team Rocket get in middle of two attacks and end up blasting off. The group take out many of the Golbat after a lucky shot from a combined electric attack by {{AP|Pikachu}} and Electabuzz. Electabuzz becomes surrounded by Golbat, until Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} to disperse them, and asks if Electabuzz is OK. One of the Golbat, however, manages to fire off a {{m|Shadow Ball}} at Pikachu, which Electabuzz blocks. The attention turns to the helicopters, and the gang turns their attention to the cables attached to the meteors. Pikachu uses {{m|Volt Tackle}}, supercharged by Electabuzz's {{m|Thunder}} attack, Lucario uses Bone Rush to cut the cables, and [[Dawn's Piplup]] uses {{m|Whirlpool}} to contain the meteors to protect them. Saturn sighs at the Grunts telling him that it's time, and retreats. Pikachu and Lucario send off a Thunderbolt and an Aura Sphere respectively, but the helicopters are too far away.

Ash apologizes for not being able to apprehend them, but Jenny says that everyone is safe, as are the meteors, so it's a job well done. Meanwhile, in the helicopter, Saturn discusses how their next plan is at the lake, as Team Galactic flies further into the night sky. The next morning, Ash and his friends say goodbye to Maylene and Reggie before departing.
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==Major events==
* {{Ash}} decides to head for the [[Pastoria Gym]] next via [[Lake Valor]].
* Ash and {{ashfr}} learn of [[Team Galactic]] and encounter them for the first time.
* Ash and his friends encounter Team Galactic {{tc|Commander}} [[Saturn]] for the first time.
* [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Paul's Electabuzz]] settle their differences.
* [[Reggie]] prepares to send Electabuzz back to [[Paul]].
* The cube Team Galactic stole from the [[Solaceon Ruins]] [[DP060|earlier]] is revealed to be the [[Spear Key]].
* [[Brock's Croagunk]] starts a rivalry with [[Saturn's Toxicroak]].
* Team Galactic begins the development of the [[Red Chain]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Toxicroak}} ({{OP|Saturn|Toxicroak}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Reggie]]
* [[Maylene]]
* [[Paul]] (screen)
* [[Saturn]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Electabuzz}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}}; under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Maylene|Lucario}})
* {{p|Bronzor}} ([[Saturn]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Toxicroak}} ({{OP|Saturn|Toxicroak}}; debut)
* {{p|Golbat}} ({{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s'; multiple)
* {{p|Starly}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Bidoof}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Kricketot}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Cherubi}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Stunky}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Budew}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Chansey}}
* {{p|Munchlax}}
* {{p|Shinx}}
* {{p|Unown}} (multiple; flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: [[Ash's Buizel]]
* This is one of the few episodes (if not the first) to feature a [[Town Map]] with high detail.
* This is also one of the few episodes to feature {{TRT}} reciting their {{motto}} off-screen.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a pun on the word "intergalactic".
* Music from ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' is used in some parts of this episode.
* When {{ashfr|the group}} meets [[Team Galactic]], {{Ash}} refers to the events in [[Eterna City]] when they tried to steal the [[Adamant Orb]] (''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]''), and {{an|Dawn}} remembers the events at the [[Solaceon Ruins]] (''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]''). Two flashbacks of those episodes are shown.

===Errors===
* The flashback shown that Dawn refers to as also being Team Galactic's doing only depicts what Team Rocket saw.
* Despite the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s throwing 36 {{i|Poké Ball}}s into the air, only fifteen {{p|Golbat}} appear.
* [[Officer Jenny]] says that they managed to get all of the meteors back despite the group only saving two.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, for unknown reasons, [[Saturn]]'s voice actor is switched during one scene.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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title_en=A Triple Fighting Chance!|
title_ja=トバリジム！ルカリオ対ブイゼル！！|
title_ja_trans=Tobari Gym! Lucario VS Buoysel!! |
broadcast_jp=February 28, 2008 |
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*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0fN3fRdNBs A Triple Fighting Chance!]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
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'''A Triple Fighting Chance!''' (Japanese: '''トバリジム！ルカリオ対ブイゼル！！''' ''{{tt|Tobari|Veilstone}} Gym! Lucario VS {{tt|Buoysel|Buizel}}!!'') is the 68th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 534th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on February 28, 2008, and in the United States on August 2, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Dawn's Veilstone Gym challenge has restored Gym Leader Maylene's confidence, so Maylene is now ready to accept Ash's own Gym challenge. Their 3-on-3 battle starts with Maylene's Machoke battling Ash's Staravia—Ash is clearly banking on using Staravia's type advantage, but Maylene's Machoke has learned to use its Fighting-type moves for defense as well as offense. Still, Staravia wins the battle without too much fuss and moves on to battle Meditite.

Meditite hits Staravia with Confusion, so Ash switches in Chimchar. Again, it's not long before Meditite hits it with Confusion; Ash brings Staravia back now that its Confusion has worn off. He takes this opportunity to show off Staravia's new move, Brave Bird, which knocks out Meditite. When Lucario steps up to the plate, Ash banks on Brave Bird once more, but Lucario knocks Staravia out with Metal Claw. Ash brings in Chimchar, but even Chimchar's Fire-type moves don't slow Lucario down. Soon Chimchar is unable to battle as well!

Now it's time for a real showdown: Lucario vs. Ash's Buizel, a matchup between two Pokémon who live for battling. Their fight blows the roof off the Gym and that's what makes all the difference—even with its newly learned move, Water Pulse, Buizel is starting to flag until rain begins to fall through the new hole in the ceiling. Now Buizel's Swift Swim Ability kicks in, boosting its speed and keeping it in the game. The two go head-to-head once more: as the dust settles, they both faint, ending the match in a draw. But because Maylene has the right to award a badge if she chooses, she gives Ash the Cobble Badge in honor of a great battle!

==Plot==
After regaining her confidence in a {{pkmn|battle}} with {{an|Dawn}}, [[Maylene]] accepts {{Ash}}'s [[Gym]] battle challenge. Ash and Maylene participate in a fierce 3-on-3 fight, while Dawn cheers for them along with her {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Ash sends out his {{AP|Staravia}} to battle against Maylene's {{p|Machoke}} and the match begins. Ash commands his Staravia to use {{m|Quick Attack}}, but Machoke counters it with {{m|Brick Break}}. Ash commands his Staravia to push back, using {{m|Gust}} then following up with an {{m|Aerial Ace}} attack. Machoke easily dodges it and Maylene commands her Machoke to use {{m|Cross Chop}}, leading Staravia to take a powerful hit. {{an|Brock}} points out that Ash wants Staravia to close in with Aerial Ace. Maylene commands her Machoke to keep using Brick Break which hits Staravia multiple times. Brock hints that Staravia can't afford to take many more hits. Maylene commands her Machoke to use {{m|Seismic Toss}} as a finishing attack. Ash tells his Staravia to use Quick Attack with intense speed which hits Maylene's Machoke. Staravia repeats this strategy by using Aerial Ace which leads to Machoke [[Fainting|being knocked out]].

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} plans to poach the Gym's Pokémon by looking at the doors. They find themselves in a relaxation room in which they plan to have a massage first before poaching the Gym's Pokémon. Maylene sends out {{p|Meditite}}, while Ash keeps his Staravia in. Ash commands Staravia to use Quick Attack, but Meditite easily counters it with {{m|Detect}} then uses {{m|Meditate}} to boost its attack power. Staravia uses Aerial Ace again, but Maylene commands her Meditite to use Detect, and then Meditate to raise its attack power again so it can finish it all in one hit. Ash commands Staravia to ruin their concentration. Maylene commands her Meditite to bounce off the wall and use {{m|Drain Punch}}, which hits Staravia. Ash commands his Staravia to keep going by using Aerial Ace, but Meditite uses {{m|Confusion}}, which {{status|confusion|confuses}} Staravia. Ash [[recall]]s Staravia back to its {{i|Poké Ball}}. Ash sends {{AP|Chimchar}} out next and commands him to use {{m|Scratch}}, hitting Meditite.

Maylene commands Meditite to keep using Drain Punch so it can absorb Chimchar's energy and heal itself. Ash tells Chimchar to dodge and to keep using Scratch. Maylene commands Meditite to keep using Detect, preventing Chimchar's Scratch from hitting. It works for a bit, but then Meditite's Detect fails and it is hit with Scratch several times. Maylene is impressed by Chimchar's skill. Ash tells Chimchar to use {{m|Flamethrower}}, which hits Meditite, and then to follow up with {{m|Flame Wheel}}. Before the Flame Wheel can hit, Maylene orders Meditite to use Confusion, which leaves Chimchar rolling off in the wrong direction and attacking the nearest wall with Scratch. Ash returns Chimchar to his Poké Ball and sends Staravia back out, with its confusion healed. Meditite uses Drain Punch, but Staravia pushes it back, then attacks with {{m|Brave Bird}}. Maylene orders Meditite to use Confusion, but with no more energy left, the move fails and Staravia knocks out Meditite. Brock says that Brave Bird can be dangerous and that the user can take some damage when using it. Maylene only has one Pokémon left, while Ash stays with Staravia. Maylene sends out {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}. Ash commands Staravia to use Brave Bird, but as it closes in Lucario counters it with {{m|Metal Claw}} which takes Staravia out of the battle.

Ash sends out Chimchar again, commanding him to use Flamethrower, but it is easily dodged by Lucario. Ash orders Chimchar to keep using Flamethrower and Maylene commands Lucario to keep dodging, easily done with its excellent speed. Ash, wanting to get closer, commands Chimchar to use Scratch which is dodged by Lucario. Maylene commands her Lucario to use {{m|Force Palm}}, hitting Chimchar. Ash commands Chimchar to use Flame Wheel, a perfect hit with its maximum power. Ash commands Chimchar to use Flame Wheel again but fails since Chimchar got paralyzed by Lucario's Force Palm. Lucario attacks Chimchar with {{m|Bone Rush}} which hits Chimchar multiple times. Ash orders Chimchar to use {{m|Dig}} so it can get away. Maylene tells her Lucario to sense Chimchar's [[Aura]] so it can detect Chimchar underground, then attack the ground where Chimchar was hiding with {{m|Aura Sphere}}. Chimchar is thrown out of the ground, so Maylene commands Lucario to use Metal Claw which knocks out Chimchar. Ash chooses his {{AP|Buizel}} to battle against Maylene's Lucario. Brock notices that {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} is missing.

Team Rocket finds the Training room and checks it out, hoping they can find Pokémon inside. Instead, they find Croagunk practicing {{m|Poison Jab}} in a pot full of sand. Team Rocket quietly closes the door and leaves to check out more rooms. They're surprised to find Croagunk in front of them, locking eyes with him for a while. Croagunk finishes Team Rocket off with Poison Jab, sending Team Rocket blasting off again.

Meanwhile, Buizel uses {{m|Water Gun}} while Lucario counters with {{m|Aura Sphere}}, resulting in an explosion, but Aura Sphere still connects with Buizel. Maylene orders Lucario to use {{m|Bone Rush}} which Buizel dodges. Ash commands Buizel to spin and use {{m|Aqua Jet}}. When Maylene orders Lucario to use Metal Claw, the Aqua Jet surpasses the Metal Claw attack and hits Lucario. Buizel uses {{m|Sonic Boom}} and Lucario uses Bone Rush to defend, spinning it. Lucario launches several Aura Spheres at Buizel, all of which are defended against by Buizel's Sonic Booms. Lucario gets in close and then uses Force Palm which hits Buizel. Maylene orders Lucario to finish up with Aura Sphere at maximum power. Buizel, still feeling the effect of Force Palm, manages to learn {{m|Water Pulse}} which surprises Ash and the others. Maylene orders Lucario to use Aura Sphere while Ash commands Buizel to use Water Pulse.

The two raging energy balls result in an explosion, Ash commands Buizel to spin and use Aqua Jet one more time while Maylene orders Lucario to use Force Palm, resulting in an explosion again that hurts both Pokémon, but both recover and the two Pokémon battle in the air, Lucario using Aura Sphere and Buizel using Water Pulse. The resulting explosion in the air destroys the battlefield's roof, exposing the field to the open sky. Both Pokémon are hurt until Maylene's Lucario manages to recover and attack Buizel with Metal Claw, which hits Buizel. Just as the referee prepares to rule Buizel as unable to battle, the {{pkmn|category|Sea Weasel Pokémon}} gets up. Maylene commands Lucario to use Bone Rush, and Ash orders Buizel to dodge, but he can't move. When Dawn tells Buizel to dodge, she notices that it has started to rain. Buizel dodges the Bone Rush at the last second, with his {{stat|speed}} dramatically increased. Brock recognizes this as the activation of Buizel's [[Ability]], {{a|Swift Swim}}, as Buizel manages to dodge all the Bone Rush strikes of Lucario. Ash commands Buizel to spin and use Aqua Jet while Maylene orders Lucario to use Force Palm, from which Buizel takes some damage. While Dawn cheers for Buizel, Ash commands Buizel to use Water Pulse, then to spin and use Aqua Jet against Lucario's Force Palm, a combination of Water Pulse and Aqua Jet. The resulting collision leaves both Pokémon unable to battle, and therefore the battle between Maylene and Ash ends in a draw.

After the fierce battle, the [[Connally|referee]] states that awarding a Gym Badge for a tie depends on the judgment of the Gym Leader. Maylene says that Ash gave her the greatest Gym battle of her life and all of Maylene's Pokémon agree that it is a good enough reason to award Ash the {{Badge|Cobble}}.

==Major events==
[[File:Ash Cobble Badge.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the Cobble Badge]]
* [[Ash's Staravia]] perfects {{m|Brave Bird}}.
* [[Ash's Buizel]] learns {{m|Water Pulse}} and is revealed to have {{a|Swift Swim}} as his [[Ability]].
* Ash has a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with [[Maylene]], which ends in a tie, but he still receives the {{badge|Cobble}}.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Maylene]]
* [[Connally]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Maylene|Lucario}})
* {{p|Machoke}} ([[Maylene]]'s)
* {{p|Meditite}} ([[Maylene]]'s)
* {{p|Croagunk}} ([[Veilstone Gym]]'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: [[Ash's Gligar]]
* This is the 50th episode since {{Ash}} earned his first [[Sinnoh]] [[Badge]]. In [[Kanto]], Ash already had eight Badges by this point, while in [[Johto]], he was going for his fourth Badge. In both [[Hoenn]] and [[Unova]], he had four Badges; and in [[Kalos]], he had three Badges.
* [[Type: Wild]] is used as an insert song during the second battle between {{p|Meditite}} and {{AP|Staravia}}.
** Music from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' is also used.
* This is the first time one of the {{cat|protection moves}} is shown to fail due to overuse in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
* This is the first time Ash [[recall|calls back]] two of his {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} during a battle to cure {{status|confusion}}.
* This is the second time in a row that {{AP|Pikachu}} is not used in a Gym battle, which has never happened before.
* It is revealed in this episode that, in the event of a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} ending in a tie, the [[Gym Leader]] is then required to decide if the challenger deserves to win the Badge based on their performance.
** This is also the only time when Ash has tied with a Gym Leader in an official Gym battle.
* {{TRT}} doesn't recite the {{motto}} in this episode.
* Despite having debuted in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]'', 505 episodes ago, this is the first time that {{p|Machoke}} has received a [[Pokédex entry]] in the animated series.

===Errors===
* [[Ash's Staravia]] uses {{m|Gust}} a few times in this episode, a move that neither it nor its {{p|Starly|evolutionary}} {{p|Staraptor|relatives}} had access to until [[Generation VIII]]. In the original version of this episode, [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] actually used the move's name, "{{tt|かぜおこし|kazeokoshi}}", when commanding Staravia to use it, but it was later edited to instead have him say "{{tt|押し返せ|oshikaese}}", which means "push back". This is also what Ash says in the English dub.
* When Staravia first uses {{m|Aerial Ace}} on {{p|Meditite}}, it starts approaching from the right side, even though it was positioned on the left side.
* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} dub, the word "{{tt|ottelu|battle}}" in the [[title card]] incorrectly starts with a capital letter.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, "''{{m|Force Palm|Dłoń Siły}}''" is called "''Siła Dłoni''" throughout the second half of the episode.

===Dub edits===

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Cassidy

2026-10-26T17:15:47Z

SpanskaFlugan: /* Voice actors */

{{CharInfobox
|color=666
|corecolor=CCC
|bordercolor=C00
|name=Cassidy
|jname=ヤマト
|tmname=Yamato
|text=white
|slogan=no
|image=Cassidy.png
|size=235px
|caption=Cassidy in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''
|colors=yes
|eyes=Purple
|hair=Gold
|gender=Female
|hometown=Unknown
|region=[[Kanto]]
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass=[[Team Rocket|Agent]]
|game=no
|leader=no
|team=yes
|teamname=[[Team Rocket]] (formerly)
|teamrank=[[Team Rocket|Agent]]
|brain=no
|partner=yes
|partnername=[[Butch]]
|anime=yes
|epnum=EP057
|epname=The Breeding Center Secret
|enva=[[Megan Hollingshead]] ([[EP057]]-[[EP222]]) [[Andi Whaley]] ([[HS04]]-[[AG132]]) [[Emlyn McFarland]] ([[AG176]]-[[JN095]])
|java=[[Masako Katsuki]]
}}
'''Cassidy''' (Japanese: '''ヤマト''' ''Yamato'') is a recurring character in {{aniseries|PTS}}. She is a former member of [[Team Rocket]] who occasionally came across {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} along with her partner [[Butch]].

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Butch Cassidy trainee outfits.png|thumb|left|220px|Cassidy and Butch while studying at the Team Rocket Academy]]
Cassidy was a recruit in the [[Team Rocket Academy]] to become an official member of Team Rocket. During a test she took, Cassidy along with [[Butch]] and {{p|Raticate}} as her partners have become the top group of trainees in the Blue Team. She and her partners competed with [[Team Rocket trio|the Red Team]] on catching the red-colored {{p|Snorlax}}. Even though neither side managed to do so, they were made into official teams for being successful as Villains in-training.

===={{aniseries|OS}}====
[[File:Butch Cassidy Motto.png|thumb|250px|Cassidy and Butch performing their motto]]
Cassidy debuted in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''. Disguised as a worker in a Five-Star Breeding Center scheme, she and [[Butch]] managed to get many Pokémon including [[Misty's Psyduck]] and [[James's Weepinbell]]. {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}} returned to the Breeding Center to retrieve Psyduck, only to discover the operation was fake and linked to [[Team Rocket]]. [[Todd Snap|Todd]]'s camera flash gives the group away, while the thieving [[Team Rocket trio]] were also caught by Butch and Cassidy. Butch and Cassidy went on to use Todd's photo's to frame everyone as the villains, and [[Officer Jenny]] placed them under arrest. Misty was the only one left, and went on to prove Cassidy and Butch were operating the Breeding Center. Butch and Cassidy were then defeated by [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] and got arrested by Officer Jenny.

Cassidy returns in ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'' where it was revealed that {{an|Giovanni}} bailed the pair out of jail. Using a {{p|Drowzee}} from their fake Breeding Center, they {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotized}} the Pokémon on [[Mandarin Island North]] into turning against their Trainers. Ash's group collaborated with Officer Jenny, her {{p|Gastly}} who was unaffected by the Hypnosis waves, and the Rocket trio to get the Pokémon back. As the machine was destroyed, all of the possessed Pokémon were free and Butch and Cassidy were arrested again.

===={{aniseries|GS}}====
Butch and Cassidy opened another fake {{pkmn|Day Care}} in ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]'', this time giving away free fortune telling books that will tell each Trainer which Pokémon they represent. Similar to their earlier fake Breeding Centers, Trainers drop of one of their Pokémon off, this time with the belief that the day care owners will help them [[trade]] Pokémon. After learning that he was the {{p|Moltres}} type, [[James]] felt bold enough to lead the thieving operation. However the Rocket trio were stopped by Butch and Cassidy who revealed themselves and get tied up in the process, only for them to escape. Misty returned to the Day Care to find out about her Pokémon type, but instead discovered the cages full of stolen Pokémon. Cassidy and Butch catch Misty and her friends trying to free the caged Pokémon, and a battle ensues. Butch sends out {{p|Primeape}} which manages to defeat Misty's {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}. Jessie and James's next attempt to steal from their rivals also fails. Butch then notices Ash's group trying to free the Pokémon. Cassidy and Butch battle them but are defeated. Afterwards, Officer Jenny, once again places them under arrest.

Now working alongside [[Dr. Namba]], Cassidy and Butch were assigned to capture a {{OBP|Silver|Lugia|child Lugia}} spotted near [[Ogi Isle]]. In ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History]]'' to ''[[EP222|A Promise is a Promise]]'' Butch and Cassidy succeeded, catching both Silver and {{an|Lugia|its parent}} to help Dr. Namba perfect his "Rage Crown" invention. By ''[[EP221|A Parent Trapped!]]'', Ash, his friends and [[Ritchie]] were also captured for interfering. {{jo|Oliver}} lead the counter-operation, freeing the captives and helping to rescue the two Lugia from Team Rocket's clutches. Meanwhile, Jessie and James also assisted, sinking the submarine operation and blasting Butch and Cassidy off thanks to {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s {{m|Counter}}.

===={{g|Chronicles}}====
In Pokémon Chronicles, Cassidy became a recurring antagonist, often capturing Pokémon for Dr. Namba's R project. However such attempts like at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[HS04|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'' and stealing [[Caserin and Luverin]] from the [[Cerulean Gym]] in ''[[HS16|Luvdisc is a Many Splendored Thing!]]'' were thwarted.

In ''[[HS08|Oaknapped!]]'', the pair kidnapped {{an|Professor Oak}} from {{an|Seafoam Island}}'s [[Television]] station to learn more about [[Pokérus]]. [[DJ Mary]], {{Tracey}} and [[Ritchie]] manage to trace them down to an abandoned warehouse and send them [[blasting off]].

===={{aniseries|RS}}====
Cassidy appeared in a fantasy in ''[[AG048|ZigZag Zangoose!]]'' while Jessie sympathized with her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}'s hatred of {{p|Zangoose}}, feeling similar obsessive hatred towards Cassidy herself.

Cassidy appeared in ''[[AG064|True Blue Swablu]]'' during Meowth's [[boss fantasy]], in which she was shown failing after the trio successfully caught a {{p|Swablu}}.

Cassidy and Butch made cameos in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'' where they were seen leaving Team Rocket HQ using jet packs.

In ''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch!]]'', Cassidy and Butch hosted a fake tournament in [[Sable City]] in a ploy to steal the competitors Pokémon. After the Rocket trio split up, Jessie forced Butch to be her replacement partner in an attempt to make off with all of the Pokémon. Similarly Cassidy made James her new partner. However the two Rocket teams re-arranged once again, with Jessie returning to James. The rivalry between the two Rocket teams’ spills over, with Jessie and James trapping their rivals in pitfalls traps and sending them blasting off. Though their own theft plot is stopped and the stolen Pokémon recovered thanks to Ash and his friends.

===={{aniseries|DP}}====
In another operation under Dr. Namba, Cassidy and Butch appeared in ''[[DP065|Sleight of Sand!]]'', where they used their Rhyhorn robot in an attempt to capture a {{p|Hippowdon}}. They first had to contend with Jessie and James's rival Slowbro mecha. However, they were stopped by the other Hippowdon, {{OBP|Hippopotas|recurring}}, Ash, and his friends. Both sides got sent [[blasting off]] in the end by Hippowdon's {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
Cassidy reappeared in ''[[JN095|The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky!]]'', running a café in a small snowy village with her Raticate. She offered Jessie, James, Meowth, and Wobbuffet somewhere warm to stay after they got lost and fainted during a snowstorm. Cassidy revealed that she had left Team Rocket after getting fed up with the routine, and had taken wood carving as a hobby. The group helped Cassidy run her café as repayment, presumably for a few days; then Jessie, Meowth, and Wobbuffet continued their Team Rocket duties while persuading James to stay, as he appeared to be happier there.

Cassidy eventually made James leave after his {{TP|James|Morpeko}} started eating all the food meant for the customers.

===Character===
[[File:Jessie Cassidy rivalry.png|thumb|220px|Cassidy and Jessie's rivalry on display]]
Cassidy's partner is [[Butch]], and she is one of the few that usually manages to get his name right. However, she has gotten his name wrong on many occasions - much to his frustration, as everyone else also calls him either "Biff", "Bill", "Bob", "Hutch", "Butcher", "Patch", "Botch", or "Buffy", among others (コサンジ ''Kosanji'' in Japanese). While Cassidy is much more domineering than her quieter teammate, the pair equally contribute to fulfiiling their schemes.

Cassidy and [[Jessie]] have been bitter rivals since their days at the [[Team Rocket Academy]]. The two women are almost equally vain. However, unlike Jessie, Cassidy is better at keeping her cool and is much less prone to violent outbursts. Cassidy annoys Jessie to no end with her arrogance, and it appears that Cassidy likes instigating this frustration by spreading rumors of demotion and {{an|Giovanni}}'s dislike for the [[Team Rocket trio]]. After leaving Team Rocket, Cassidy's attitude to Jessie changed, as seen when she offered her and her teammates somewhere warm to stay after they got lost and fainted during a snowstorm.

===Pokémon===
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This listing is of Cassidy's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:
====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cassidy
|pkmn=Raticate
|type1=Normal
|img=Cassidy Raticate.png
|epnum=EP057
|epname=The Breeding Center Secret
|vajp=Yūji Ueda
|vaen=Carter Cathcart
|desc={{p|Raticate}} was Cassidy's signature Pokémon during the [[original series]]. It cannot talk unlike {{MTR}}, but it does occasionally say its name at the end of [[Butch]] and Cassidy's {{motto}}. Also unlike Meowth, Cassidy keeps Raticate in a [[Poké Ball]].

Raticate first became her Pokémon sometime before becoming a recruit in the [[Team Rocket Academy]]. In ''[[HS12|Training Daze]]'', Raticate was with Cassidy and Butch when they tried to steal the red {{p|Snorlax}}, just as they got to it, all three fell down a trap. It was then seen injured when Cassidy and Butch were promoted to "villains in training".

Raticate's first official appearance was in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'', where it said its line at the end of Butch and Cassidy's motto. It was later used to battle [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] and his {{AP|Pikachu}} just as they were about to be arrested by [[Officer Jenny]]. Raticate never got a chance to attack in the battle, as one {{m|Thunderbolt}} was enough to faint it.

In ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]'', Raticate was used to battle {{AP|Totodile}}, the battle ended in a tie when [[Jessie]], [[James]], and Meowth interupted the match. Cassidy then had Raticate battle [[James's Victreebel]] and [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]], with it and Butch's {{p|Primeape}} sending the entire [[Team Rocket trio|trio]] [[blasting off]]. Raticate then battled {{an|Misty}} and her {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}}, but lost when Ash's Pikachu used Thunderbolt once again.

In ''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch!]]'', it's revealed that Butch has access to use Cassidy's Raticate. It battled Ash's Pikachu and was defeated by another Thunderbolt.

In ''[[JN095|The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky!]]'', Raticate was still with Cassidy after she left Team Rocket, helping her in her wood carving hobby.

Raticate's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Super Fang}}{{tt|*|Unseen; the move was interrupted mid-use}}, and {{m|Skull Bash}}.}}

====Status unknown====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cassidy
|pkmn=Drowzee
|type1=Psychic
|img=Butch Cassidy Drowzee.png
|epnum=EP086
|epname=Pikachu Re-Volts
|vajp=
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein
|desc=In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', [[Butch]] and Cassidy used {{p|Drowzee}} to brainwash Pokémon into turning against their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and obeying Butch and Cassidy. [[Ash's Pikachu]] was one of the Pokémon affected. Following their arrest, it is not clear what happened to Drowzee.

Drowzee's known moves are {{m|Hypnosis}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Mega Punch}}, and {{m|Metronome}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cassidy
|pkmn=Houndour
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fire
|img=Cassidy Houndour.png
|epnum=EP220
|epname=The Mystery is History
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Cassidy's {{p|Houndour}} debuted in ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History]]'' and was initially victorious because of its power-amplifying headgear.

Houndour's known moves are {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Ember}}, {{m|Smog}}, and {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cassidy
|pkmn=Sableye
|type1=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|img=Cassidy Sableye.png
|epnum=HS08
|epname=Oaknapped!
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Darren Dunstan
|desc={{p|Sableye}} first appeared in ''[[HS08|Oaknapped!]]'', when Cassidy used it to battle [[Ritchie]]. It later reappeared in ''[[HS11|A Date With Delcatty]]'' and ''[[HS16|Luvdisc is a Many Splendored Thing!]]''. In the latter episode, it was shown that Sableye couldn't swim.

Sableye's known moves are {{m|Scratch}}, {{m|Fury Swipes}}, {{m|Focus Punch}}, and {{m|Shadow Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cassidy
|pkmn=Tentacruel
|type1=Water
|type2=Poison
|img=Butch Cloyster Cassidy Tentacruel.png
|epnum=HS18
|epname=The Search for the Legend
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=Cassidy's {{p|Tentacruel}} was used along with Butch's {{p|Cloyster}} in their attempt of capturing and stealing {{p|Moltres}}.

Tentacruel's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cassidy
|pkmn=Charizard
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|img=Jessie Charizard.png
|epnum=AG177
|epname=Grating Spaces
|vajp=Shin-ichiro Miki
|vaen=Shin-ichiro Miki
|desc={{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket}} was delivering the Poké Ball containing {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Charizard}} to Cassidy, but it mistakenly gave it to Jessie. Delibird returned later and reclaimed the Poké Ball. It is unknown whether {{p|Charizard}} was delivered to Cassidy successfully or if she still owns it.

Charizard's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{m|Fire Spin}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cassidy
|pkmn=Granbull
|type1=Normal
|img=Cassidy Granbull.png
|epnum=DP065
|epname=Sleight of Sand!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Cassidy's {{p|Granbull}} was used to battle against [[Jessie's Seviper]]. In the midst of the battle, it was taken out by [[Dawn's Piplup]] and a wild {{OBP|Hippopotas|recurring}}.

Granbull's known moves are {{m|Fire Fang}} and {{m|Bite}}.}}

====Temporary====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cassidy
|pkmn=Controlled Pokémon
|type1=???
|img=Mandarin Island North Various 5.png
|epnum=EP086
|epname=Pikachu Re-Volts
|desc=These Pokémon were temporarily controlled by [[Butch]] and Cassidy for another scheme using {{p|Drowzee}} to hypnotize them. They include: {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, {{MTR}}, {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}}, {{TP|James|Weezing}}, {{TP|James|Victreebel}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Mankey}}, {{p|Primeape}}, {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Poliwag}}, {{p|Ponyta}}, {{p|Magnemite}}, {{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Kingler}}, {{p|Voltorb}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Seaking}}, {{p|Starmie}}, {{p|Electabuzz}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Jolteon}}, and {{p|Flareon}}. Pikachu and Togepi were the first to get hypnotised including a whole lot more and suddenly they just disappear. Then next is Meowth which {{TRT}} follow and discover their base as their Pokémon turn against them too.

When {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{Tracey}} and [[Officer Jenny]] find the base the Pokémon attack with numerous moves. Ash has an idea and makes Pikachu uses Electric moves making it angry, Ash then stands near Drowzee and Pikachu shocks him and the machine stopping Drowzee and stopping the trance.

Their known moves are: {{m|Flamethrower}} (used by Flareon, Growlithe, Ponyta, and Vulpix), {{m|Water Gun}} (used by Seaking, Starmie, Vaporeon, Wartortle, and Poliwag), {{m|Thunderbolt}} (used by Electabuzz, Jolteon, and Magnemite) and {{m|Self-Destruct}} (used by Voltorb).}}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color=999|bordercolor=C00
|en=[[Megan Hollingshead]] ([[EP057]]-[[EP222]]) [[Andi Whaley]] ([[AG132]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) [[Emlyn McFarland]] ([[AG176]]-[[JN095]])
|ar=فدوى سليمان ''Fadwa Souleimane'' ([[EP057]]-[[EP086]]) ديانا إبراهيم ''Diana Ibrahim'' ([[EP157]]) سيلوات حديب ''Silhouette Houdaeib'' ([[JN095]]) مريم حداد ''Mariam Haddad'' ([[DP065]])
|nl=Mandy Huydts ([[EP057]]) Christa Lips ([[EP086]], [[AG132]]) Lottie Hellingman ([[EP157]]-[[EP222]]) Hetty Heyting ([[AG176]]-present)
|de=Sonja Reichelt
|fi=Sari Moilanen ([[EP057]]) Unknown voice actress ([[AG132]]) Elise Langenoja ([[AG176]], [[DP065]])
|fr_eu=Marie Van Ermengem ([[EP057]]-[[EP222]], [[DP065]]-present) Julie Basecqz ([[AG132]], [[AG176]])
|ja=勝生真沙子 ''[[Masako Katsuki]]''
|no=Ida Lind ([[EP057]]) Katrine Blomstrand ([[EP086]] onwards) Nora Gjestvang ([[JN095]])
|es_la=Ishtar Sáenz ([[EP057]]-[[EP222]]) Maggie Vera ([[HS04]]-[[HS18]], [[JN095]]) Erika Edwards ([[AG132]], [[AG176]]) Adriana Casas ([[DP065]])
|es_eu=Conchi López
|pt_br=Cecília Lemes ([[EP057]], [[HS04]]-[[HS18]], [[AG132]], [[AG176]]) Sandra Mara Azevedo ([[EP086]]) Alessandra Araújo ([[EP157]]-[[EP222]])
|it=Laura Brambilla ([[EP057]]-[[EP157]], [[JN095]]) Debora Magnaghi ([[Pokémon Chronicles]]) Jolanda Granato ([[AG132]]) Unknown voice actress ([[DP065]], {{TPCi}} redub of [[EP057]]-[[EP157]])
|pt_eu=Sandra de Castro ([[EP057]]) Helena Montez ([[EP086]]) Unknown voice actress ([[EP157]]) Carla ([[EP220]]-[[HS18]]) Isabel Ribas ([[AG132]]-[[AG176]]) Vânia Mendes ([[JN095]])
|pl=Magda Ostolska ([[EP057]]-[[EP157]]) Joanna Domańska ([[EP220]]-present)
|cs=Jana Páleníčková
}}

==In the games==
===In the spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]====
Cassidy, along with [[Butch]], appears in [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], as the opponents in the [[Spa Service]] Bonus Stage. Their Pokémon is {{p|Drowzee}}.

==Trivia==
* Cassidy is based on a female {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} design that first appeared on the {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Rocket's Sneak Attack|16}} card from the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} set of the {{g|Trading Card Game}}. The same design was later reused in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#666; border:3px solid #C00"
|-
! style="background:#CCC" | Language
! style="background:#CCC" | Name
! style="background:#CCC" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ヤマト ''Yamato''
| From the Japanese battleship 大和 ''{{wp|Japanese battleship Yamato|Yamato}}'' whose sister ship 武蔵 ''{{wp|Japanese battleship Musashi|Musashi}}'' shares the same name as [[Jessie]] in Japanese
|-
| English, German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Catalan
| Cassidy
| From American outlaw ''{{wp|Butch Cassidy}}'', forming a parallel with [[Butch]] to Jessie and James being named after another American outlaw
|-
| Korean
| 로미 ''Romy''
| From the starting syllable of 로켓단 ''Rocket-dan'' ([[Team Rocket]]) and similar to 로사 ''Rosa'' (Jessie)
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 亞馬多 ''Yǎmǎduō''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 亞馬多 ''Amáhdō''
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 大和 ''Dàhé''<ref group=n>[[Pocket Monsters Film Comic]]</ref>
| From the Japanese name 大和 ''Yamato''
|}
{{-}}

===Notes===
{{reflist|group=n}}

==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Cassidy|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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{{Animecharacters|black|grey}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

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Leona's parents

2026-10-26T17:14:03Z

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{{Unknown name}}
[[File:Leona parents.png|250px|thumb|Leona's parents]]
'''Leona's parents''' are [[Character of the day|characters of the day]] who appeared in ''[[DP063|Hot Springing a Leak!]]''. They run a [[Sinnoh]] hot spring hotel along with their daughter [[Leona]], a close friend of {{an|Dawn}}'s.

Eventually, their hot spring water was stolen by someone. After tracing their water pipe, they discovered a new one was attached and used their {{p|Wooper}} to find the culprits. When {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and Leona arrived on the scene, they met Leona's parents. Dawn informed them that {{TRT}} was behind the scheme, though the pair enjoyed Team Rocket's {{motto}} and almost forgot about their criminal activity. Their daughter, Ash, and his friends eventually managed to defeat Team Rocket, allowing Leona's parents to redirect the water back to their hot springs.

Afterwards, they invited Ash and his friends back to their hotel for a hot spring bath as thanks before waving them goodbye.

==Pokémon==
{{MissingInfo|scope=section|2|enva|java}}
This listing is of Leona's parents' known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Leona's parents
|pkmn=Wooper
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|type2=Ground
|img=Leona parents Wooper.png
|epnum=DP063
|epname=Hot Springing a Leak!
|desc={{p|Wooper}} was seen for a brief time when [[Leona]]'s parents sent him down the pile lines of the hot spring, because they noticed that another pipe was draining the water. As {{Ash}} picked him up Leona's parents appear explaining that since the Wooper showed up there, then it was Team Rocket that was stealing their water.

None of Wooper's moves are known.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{water color}}|bordercolor={{ground color light}}
|caption=Father|extra-style=display:inline-table;
|ja=小西克幸 ''[[Katsuyuki Konishi]]''
|en=[[Greg Abbey]]
|fi=Aku Laitinen
|fr_eu=Daniel Nicodème
|no=Trond Teigen
|pl=Janusz Wituch
|pt_br=Fábio Vilalonga
|cs=Vojtěch Hájek
|es_eu=Eduardo del Hoyo
}}
{{vatable|color={{water color}}|bordercolor={{ground color light}}
|caption=Father|extra-style=display:inline-table;
|ja=川上とも子 ''[[Tomoko Kawakami]]''
|en=[[Kayzie Rogers]]
|ar=عماد فغالي ''Imad Feghaly''
|fi=Unknown
|fr_eu=Guylaine Gibert
|no=Katrine Blomstrand
|pl=Joanna Domańska
|pt_br=Denise Reis
|cs=Jana Páleníčková
|es_eu=Chelo Vivares
}}

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Butch

2026-10-26T17:12:43Z

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{{CharInfobox
|color=666666
|corecolor=CCCCCC
|bordercolor=CC0000
|name=Butch
|jname=コサブロウ
|tmname=Kosaburo
|text=white
|slogan=no
|image=Butch.png
|size=280px
|caption=Butch in {{aniseries|JN}}
|colors=yes
|eyes=Brown, later maroon
|hair=Green
|gender=Male
|hometown=Unknown
|region=[[Kanto]]
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass=[[Team Rocket|Agent]]
|game=no
|leader=no
|team=yes
|teamname=[[Team Rocket]] (formerly)
|teamrank=[[Team Rocket|Agent]]
|brain=no
|partner=yes
|partnername=[[Cassidy]]
|anime=yes
|epnum=EP057
|epname=The Breeding Center Secret
|enva=[[Eric Stuart]] ([[EP057]]-[[AG132]]) [[Carter Cathcart]] ([[AG176]]-[[JN095]])
|java=[[Takehito Koyasu]]
}}
'''Butch''' (Japanese: '''コサブロウ''' ''Kosaburo'') is a recurring character in {{aniseries|PTS}}. He is a former member of [[Team Rocket]] who occasionally came across {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} along with his partner [[Cassidy]].

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Butch Cassidy trainee outfits.png|thumb|left|220px|Butch and Cassidy while studying at the Team Rocket Academy]]
Butch was a recruit in the [[Team Rocket Academy]] to become an official member of Team Rocket. He, along with [[Cassidy]] and {{p|Raticate}}, quickly became the top-performing group of trainees in the Blue Team. During a flashback in ''[[HS12|Training Daze]]'', Butch and his partners competed against [[Team Rocket trio|the Red Team]] in a practice heist to steal the red-colored {{p|Snorlax}}. Even though neither side managed to do so, they were made into official teams.

===={{aniseries|OS}}====
[[File:Butch Cassidy Motto.png|thumb|250px|Butch and Cassidy]]
Butch debuted in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''. Disguised as a worker in a Five-Star Breeding Center as part of a Pokémon-stealing scheme, he and Cassidy managed to capture many Pokémon, including [[Misty's Psyduck]] and [[James's Weepinbell]]. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} returned to the Breeding Center to retrieve Psyduck, only to discover the operation was fake and linked to [[Team Rocket]]. Butch overheard {{Todd}}'s camera flash and investigated, only to find out that it was {{AP|Pikachu}}'s electricity. The [[Team Rocket trio]] infiltrated the Breeding Center to rob the Pokémon there. However, they were caught, along with Ash and the others. The group, save Misty, Pikachu, and {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, were then trapped in a cage set up by Butch and Cassidy. Butch took Todd's camera and used it to frame the seven for breaking in. [[Officer Jenny]] arrived and had the prisoners taken into custody until Misty was able to prove that they were innocent. Butch and Cassidy were then defeated by [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] and arrested by Officer Jenny.

In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', it was revealed that {{an|Giovanni}} had bailed him and Cassidy out of jail. Using a {{p|Drowzee}} acquired from their fake Breeding Center, they {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotized}} the Pokémon on [[Mandarin Island North]] into turning against their Trainers. Ash's group collaborated with the Team Rocket trio to get the Pokémon back. They managed to infiltrate their base, with Ash and the others demanding Butch and Cassidy to give back the Pokémon. However, Butch ordered Drowzee to make the hypnotized Pokémon attack them. Ash forced his Pikachu to attack him, in turn destroying the machine and freeing the controlled Pokémon. Afterwards, Butch and Cassidy were arrested again.
[[File:Butch rage.png|thumb|left|220px|Butch angry when his name is mispronounced]]

===={{aniseries|GS}}====
Butch and Cassidy began operating another fake {{pkmn|Day Care}} in ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]'', this time giving away free fortune-telling books that will tell each Trainer which Pokémon they represent. Similar to their earlier fake Breeding Centers, Trainers dropped one of their Pokémon off, this time with the belief that the Day Care owners would help them [[trade]] Pokémon. Jessie and James went to the Day Care to steal the Pokémon there, but they encountered Butch and Cassidy, who revealed themselves, and were tied up, only for them to escape. Misty went to the Day Care to find out her Pokémon type, but instead discovered the cages full of stolen Pokémon. Butch caught Misty and her friends trying to free the caged Pokémon. Butch sent out {{p|Primeape}}, which managed to defeat her {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}. Jessie and James's next attempt to steal from their rivals also failed. Butch then noticed Ash's group trying to free the Pokémon again, prompting him and Cassidy to battle them, but they were defeated. Afterwards, Officer Jenny arrived to arrest them.

Now working alongside [[Dr. Namba]], Butch and Cassidy were assigned to capture a {{OBP|Silver|Lugia|child Lugia}} spotted near [[Ogi Isle]]. From ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History]]'' to ''[[EP222|A Promise is a Promise]]'', Butch and Cassidy succeeded, catching both Silver and {{an|Lugia|its parent}} to help Dr. Namba perfect his "Rage Crown" invention. By ''[[EP221|A Parent Trapped!]]'', Ash, his friends and [[Ritchie]] were also captured for interfering. {{jo|Oliver}} led the counter-operation, freeing the captives and helping to rescue the two Lugia from Team Rocket's clutches. Jessie and James also assisted them, sinking the submarine and blasting Butch and Cassidy off using {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s {{m|Counter}}.

===={{g|Chronicles}}====
Butch was a recurring antagonist in Pokémon Chronicles, often capturing certain Pokémon for Dr. Namba's R project. However, such attempts like at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[HS04|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'' and stealing [[Caserin and Luverin]] from the [[Cerulean Gym]] in ''[[HS16|Luvdisc is a Many Splendored Thing!]]'' were thwarted.

In ''[[HS08|Oaknapped!]]'', the pair kidnapped {{an|Professor Oak}} from {{an|Seafoam Island}}'s [[television]] station to learn more about [[Pokérus]]. [[DJ Mary]], {{Tracey}}, and [[Ritchie]] managed to track them down to an abandoned warehouse and send them [[blasting off]].

===={{aniseries|RS}}====
Butch and Cassidy made cameos in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', where they were seen leaving Team Rocket HQ using jet packs.

In ''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch!]]'', Butch and Cassidy hosted a fake tournament in [[Sable City]] in a ploy to steal the competitors' Pokémon. After the Team Rocket trio split up, Jessie forced Butch to be her replacement partner in an attempt to make off with all of the Pokémon. Similarly, Cassidy made James her new partner. However, the two Team Rocket teams rearranged following several frustrations, with Jessie returning to James. The theft plot was then stopped, and the stolen Pokémon were recovered due to the intervention of Ash and his friends.

===={{aniseries|DP}}====
In ''[[DP065|Sleight of Sand!]]'', Butch and Cassidy used their Rhyhorn robot in an attempt to capture a {{p|Hippowdon}}. However, he was stopped by the other Hippowdon and a {{OBP|Hippopotas|recurring}}, who were aided by Ash and his friends.

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
Butch reappeared in ''[[JN095|The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky!]]'', running a bakery in a quiet coastal village alongside a {{p|Meowth}}. He served Jessie, Meowth, and Wobbuffet after they ran into him, commenting that he had left Team Rocket and Cassidy after getting fed up with the routine. The group helped Butch run his place as repayment for a few days; then Jessie and Wobbuffet continued their Team Rocket duties while persuading Meowth to stay, as he had taken interest in Butch's Meowth and seemed happier there.

A heartbroken Meowth eventually left Butch after realizing Butch's Meowth was in love with a {{p|Persian}}.

===Character===
Butch's partner is [[Cassidy]], and she is one of the few that usually manages to get his name right, unlike—much to his frustration—most others. In one of the most famous running gags in {{aniseries|PTS}}, everyone else calls him "Biff", "Bilge", "Buzz", "Bill", "Bob", "Botch", "Buffy", "Butcher", "Chuck", "Clutch", "Footch", "Hooch", "Hutch", "Mitch", or "Patch" (Japanese: '''コサンジ''' ''Kosanji''). Sometimes when Cassidy gets it right, he, out of habit, tries to correct her and ends up calling ''himself'' the incorrect name. This, of course, annoys him to no end, so much so in the [[Pokémon Chronicles]] episode ''[[HS12|Training Daze]]'' that he said in frustration, "That does it, I am changing my name." In ''[[EP222|A Promise is a Promise]]'', to annoy James, he calls him "John" (Japanese: '''コサンジロウ''' ''Kosanjiro'').

It appears that Giovanni and Dr. Namba recognized Butch and Cassidy as higher-ranked members than [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}. However, this did not seem to be the case during ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'', as Giovanni himself told them they were his highest-ranked agents.

===Pokémon===
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This listing is of Butch's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:

====On hand====

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Butch
|pkmn=Meowth
|type1=Normal
|img=Butch Meowth.png
|epnum=JN095
|epname=The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky!
|vajp=
|vaen=List of English voice actors{{!}}Lauren Landa
|desc=Butch was shown to have a {{p|Meowth}} when he encountered [[Jessie]], {{MTR}}, and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} after leaving [[Team Rocket]]. Meowth fell in love with it after it reminded him of [[Meowzie]], prompting him to leave Team Rocket. A flashback later shows Meowth falling in love with a {{p|Persian}}, leading Meowth to rejoin Team Rocket.

None of Meowth's moves are known.}}

====Status unknown====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Butch and Cassidy
|pkmn=Drowzee
|type1=Psychic
|img=Butch Cassidy Drowzee.png
|epnum=EP086
|epname=Pikachu Re-Volts
|vajp=
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein
|desc=In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', Butch and Cassidy used {{p|Drowzee}} to brainwash Pokémon into turning against their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and obeying Butch and Cassidy. [[Ash's Pikachu]] was one of the Pokémon affected. Following their arrest, it is not clear what happened to Drowzee.

Drowzee's known moves are {{m|Hypnosis}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Mega Punch}}, and {{m|Metronome}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Butch
|pkmn=Primeape
|type1=Fighting
|img=Butch Primeape.png
|epnum=EP157
|epname=The Fortune Hunters
|vajp=
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|desc={{p|Primeape}} debuted in ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]'', and was Butch's first revealed Pokémon. In the episode, it defeated [[Misty's Staryu]] in battle, and managed to single-handedly send Jessie and James [[blasting off]]. However, it was eventually defeated by the combined efforts of {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}}, {{AP|Totodile}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}}.

Primeape's known moves are {{m|Dynamic Punch}} and {{m|Thrash}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Butch
|pkmn=Hitmontop
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Butch Hitmontop.png
|epnum=EP220
|epname=The Mystery is History
|vajp=Kōichi Sakaguchi
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|desc={{p|Hitmontop}} debuted in ''[[EP220|The Mystery Is History]]''. Butch gave him a headband invented by Professor Namba, which made Hitmontop angry. This allowed him to hone his skills and made him unstoppable until the headband stopped working. Hitmontop used this headband again in ''[[EP221|A Parent Trapped!]]'' and ''[[EP222|A Promise Is A Promise]]'', where he was used by Butch to battle Ash and Sparky as well as Jessie and James in order to stop them from taking back the captured {{p|Lugia}}.

Hitmontop appeared again in ''[[HS04|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'', where he battled against {{an|Professor Oak}}, {{Tracey}}, and {{Delia}}.

His last appearance was in ''[[HS15|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]'', where he went up against [[Gary's Umbreon]] and {{OBP|Crystal|HS15}}'s {{p|Ivysaur}} during a failed attempt to capture a wild {{p|Aerodactyl}}.

Hitmontop's known moves are {{m|Rolling Kick}}, {{m|Triple Kick}}, and {{m|Rapid Spin}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Butch
|pkmn=Mightyena
|type1=Dark
|img=Butch Mightyena.png
|epnum=HS08
|epname=Oaknapped!
|vajp=Kōichi Sakaguchi
|vaen=Kōichi Sakaguchi
|desc={{p|Mightyena}} debuted in ''[[HS08|Oaknapped!]]'', where it went up against [[Tracey's Scyther]] and [[Ritchie]]'s {{p|Taillow}}, Rose, alongside [[Cassidy]]'s {{p|Sableye}}. It appeared again in ''[[HS11|A Date With Delcatty]]'', where it battled [[Casey's Meganium]]. Its last appearance was in ''[[HS16|Luvdisc is a Many Splendored Thing!]]'', where it battled [[Caserin and Luverin|Luverin]] and ended up accidentally sending Butch and Cassidy [[blasting off]] with a Hyper Beam. It was Butch's first known Pokémon from [[Hoenn]].

Mightyena's known moves are {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Iron Tail}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Butch
|pkmn=Cloyster
|type1=Water
|type2=Ice
|img=Butch Cloyster Cassidy Tentacruel.png
|epnum=HS18
|epname=The Search for the Legend
|vajp=Kōichi Sakaguchi
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|desc=Butch's {{p|Cloyster}} was used along with Cassidy's {{p|Tentacruel}} in their attempt of capturing and stealing {{p|Moltres}}.

Cloyster's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Butch
|pkmn=Aggron
|type1=Steel
|type2=Rock
|img=James Aggron.png
|epnum=AG177
|epname=Grating Spaces

|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach
|desc={{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket}} was delivering the Poké Ball containing {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Aggron}} to Butch, but it mistakenly gave it to James. Delibird returned later and reclaimed the Poké Ball. It is unknown whether {{p|Aggron}} was delivered to Butch successfully or if he still owns it.

Aggron's known moves are {{m|Mega Punch}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and {{m|Water Pulse}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Butch
|pkmn=Shuckle
|type1=Bug
|type2=Rock
|img=Butch Shuckle.png
|epnum=DP065
|epname=Sleight of Sand!
|vajp=Daisuke Sakaguchi
|vaen=Mike Pollock
|desc=Butch's {{p|Shuckle}} battled [[James's Carnivine]]. In the midst of their battle, it was taken out by Ash's Pikachu and a wild {{OBP|Hippopotas|recurring}}.

Shuckle's only known move is {{m|Sludge Bomb}}.}}

====Temporary====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Butch
|pkmn=Raticate
|type1=Normal
|img=Butch Raticate.png
|epnum=EP057
|epname=The Breeding Center Secret
|vajp=Yūji Ueda
|vaen=Carter Cathcart
|desc=Butch appears to have access to Cassidy's {{p|Raticate}}, as seen in ''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch]]''.

Raticate's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Super Fang}}{{tt|*|Unseen; the move was interrupted mid-use}}, and {{m|Skull Bash}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Butch
|pkmn=Controlled Pokémon
|type1=???
|img=Mandarin Island North Various 5.png
|epnum=EP086
|epname=Pikachu Re-Volts
|desc=These Pokémon were temporarily controlled by Butch and [[Cassidy]] for another scheme using {{p|Drowzee}} to hypnotize them.
They include: {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, {{MTR}}, {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}}, {{TP|James|Weezing}}, {{TP|James|Victreebel}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Mankey}}, {{p|Primeape}}, {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Poliwag}}, {{p|Ponyta}}, {{p|Magnemite}}, {{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Kingler}}, {{p|Voltorb}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Seaking}}, {{p|Starmie}}, {{p|Electabuzz}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Jolteon}}, and {{p|Flareon}}. Pikachu and Togepi were the first to get hypnotized including a whole lot more and suddenly they just disappear. Then next is Meowth which {{TRT}} follow and discover their base as their Pokémon turn against them too.

When {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{Tracey}}, and [[Officer Jenny]] find the base the Pokémon attack with numerous moves. Ash has an idea and makes Pikachu uses Electric moves making it angry, Ash then stands near Drowzee and Pikachu shocks him and the machine stopping Drowzee and stopping the trance.

The controlled Pokémon's known moves are: {{m|Flamethrower}} (used by Flareon, Growlithe, Ponyta, and Vulpix), {{m|Water Gun}} (used by Seaking, Starmie, Vaporeon, and Wartortle), {{m|Thunderbolt}} (used by Electabuzz, Jolteon, and Magnemite), and {{m|Self-Destruct}} (used by Voltorb).}}

===Voice actors===
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|ar=مروان فرحات ''Marwan Farhat'' ([[EP057]]-[[EP086]]) طارق كعكاتي ''Tariq Kaakati'' ([[EP157]]) غسان حداد ''Ghassan Haddad'' ([[JN095]]) عماد فغالي ''Imad Feghaly'' ([[DP065]])

|cs=Petr Burian ([[EP057]]-[[EP157]]) Vojtěch Hájek ([[DP065]])
|it=Patrizio Prata ([[EP057]]) Luca Bottale ([[EP086]]) Luca Sandri ([[EP157]]-[[EP222]], [[AG176]], [[JN095]]) Renato Novara ([[AG132]]) Lorenzo Scattorin ([[Pokémon Chronicles]], [[DP065]], {{TPCi}} redub of [[EP057]]-[[EP157]])
|en=[[Eric Stuart]] ([[EP057]]-[[AG132]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) [[Carter Cathcart]] ([[AG176]]-[[JN095]])
|nl=Huub Dikstaal ([[EP057]]) Fred Meijer ([[EP086]]) Unknown voice actor ([[EP157]]) Finn Poncin ([[EP220]]-[[EP222]]) Paul Disbergen ([[AG132]]) Tony Neef ([[AG176]]-present)
|de=Manou Lubowski
|fi=Pasi Ruohonen ([[EP057]], [[AG176]], [[DP065]]) Tommi Haapaniemi ([[AG132]])
|fr_eu= Gaëtan Wenders ([[EP057]]-[[EP222]], [[AG176]]-present) Tony Beck ([[EP157]]) Frederik Haùgness ([[AG132]])
|ja=子安武人 ''[[Takehito Koyasu]]''
|pt_br=Silvio Giraldi ([[EP057]], [[EP157]]-[[EP222]]) Tatá Guarnieri ([[EP086]]) Cássius Romero ([[AG132]]) Affonso Amajones ([[Pokémon Chronicles]], [[AG176]], [[DP065]])
|pt_eu=Rui de Sá ([[EP057]]) Rui Luís de Brás ([[EP086]]) Pedro Carneiro ([[EP157]], [[EP220]]-[[EP222]]) Nuno Pinto ([[HS04]]-[[HS18]], [[AG132]]) Unknown voice actor ([[AG176]]) Rodrigo Santos ([[JN095]])
|es_la=Rafael Pacheco ([[EP057]]-[[EP222]]) Héctor Enmanuel Gómez ([[HS04]]) Enzo Fortuny ([[HS08]], [[AG176]]) Irwin Daayán ([[HS11]]-[[HS18]]) Christian Strempler ([[AG132]], [[DP065]]-[[JN095]])
|es_eu=Claudio Serrano
|no=Unknown voice actor ([[EP057]]) Trond Teigen ([[EP086]] onward) Lars Dahl Dolva ([[JN095]])
|pl=Janusz Rymkiewicz ([[EP057]]-[[DP065]]) Tomasz Jarosz ([[JN095]])
|he=דורון בן-עמי ''Doron Ben-Ami''}}

==In the games==
===In the spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]====
Butch, along with [[Cassidy]], appears in [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], as the opponents in the [[Spa Service]] Bonus Stage. Their Pokémon is {{p|Drowzee}}.

==Trivia==
* According to [[Eric Stuart]], he modeled Butch's voice after Harvey Fierstein and Selma Diamond in order to differentiate him from his counterpart [[James]].<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20221129174823/https://www.journeyofafrontman.com/2015/10/28/on-the-line-with-eric-stuart/</ref>

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#666; border:3px solid #C00"
|-
! style="background:#CCC" | Language
! style="background:#CCC" | Name
! style="background:#CCC" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| コサブロウ ''Kosaburo''
| From 三郎 ''saburō'' (third son), forming a parallel to the 次郎 ''jirō'' (second son) in コジロウ ''Kojiro'' (James)
|-
| English, German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Catalan
| Butch
| From American outlaw ''{{wp|Butch Cassidy}}'', forming a parallel with [[Cassidy]] to Jessie and James being named after another American outlaw
|-
| Korean
| 로젠 ''Rosen''
| From the starting syllable of 로켓단 ''Rocket-dan'' ([[Team Rocket]]) and similar to 로이 ''Roy'' (James)
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 小三郎 ''Xiǎosānláng''
| rowspan="3" | From the Japanese name 小三郎 ''Kosaburo''
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 小三郎 ''Síusāamlòhng''
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 小三郎 ''Xiǎosānláng''<ref group=n>[[Pocket Monsters Film Comic]]</ref>
|}
{{-}}

===Notes===
{{reflist|group=n}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Butch|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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Connally

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[[File:Connally.png|thumb|250px|Connally]]
'''Connally''' (Japanese: '''クロダ''' ''Kuroda'') is a {{tc|Black Belt}} who trains in [[Veilstone Gym|Maylene's Gym]]. He appeared from ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' to ''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]''.

In his first appearance, his fellow Black Belts had lost faith in [[Maylene]] because of her loss to [[Paul]], resulting in her developing uncertainty about being a [[Gym Leader]]. However, Connally still believed in her.

Connally [[Battle judge|refereed]] Maylene and {{an|Dawn}}'s unofficial [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}, and later, Maylene and {{Ash}}'s Gym battle. During the matches, his knowledge and respect of the Gym's rules helped to bolster Maylene's confidence as a Gym Leader. He was touched, to the point of crying, after Maylene regained her self-confidence as a Gym Leader.

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{fighting color}}|bordercolor={{fighting color light}}
|ja=石塚運昇 ''[[Unshō Ishizuka]]''
|en=[[Mike Pollock|Herb Lawrence]]
|ar=عصام الأشقر ''Issam Al Achkar''
|fi=Aku Laitinen
|fr_eu=Jean-Marc Delhausse
|no=Simen Sand
|pl=Mieczysław Morański
|es_eu=Eduardo del Hoyo
|pt_br=Ricardo Sawaya}}
 

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[[es:Connally]]
[[it:Connally]]
[[zh:庫洛達]]

Maylene

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{{Character Infobox
|color={{fighting color}}
|corecolor={{fighting color light}}
|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
|name=Maylene
|jname=スモモ
|tmname=Sumomo
|sloganline=The Barefoot Fighting Genius!
|image=Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Maylene.png
|size=200px
|caption=Art from {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|gender=Female
|eyes=Pink
|hair=Pink
|hometown=[[Veilstone City]]
|region=[[Sinnoh]]
|relatives=Unnamed father (man at [[Veilstone Game Corner|Game Corner]])
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{fighting color light}}
|trainer=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/8|BDSP}} [[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
|gen={{Gen|IV}}, {{Gen|V}}, {{Gen|VIII}}
|games={{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, Pearl|s}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}}, {{B2W2|Black 2, White 2}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl}} {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|counterpart=[[Maylene (Masters)]]
|enva=Erica Lindbeck<ref name="Erica Lindbeck">[https://twitter.com/ericalindbeck/ Erica Lindbeck on Twitter]</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|jpva=Akiha Matsui<ref name="Akiha Matsui">[https://twitter.com/akiha0915/status/1167075842515595267 Akiha Matsui on Twitter] (Japanese)</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{fighting color light}}
|member=[[Sinnoh League]]
|rank=Gym Leader
|domain=[[Veilstone Gym]]
|reward={{badge|Cobble}}
|specialty={{t|Fighting}} types
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{fighting color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon the Series]]''
|debut=''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]''
|enva=[[Rachael Lillis]]
|jpva=[[Aya Endō]]
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{fighting color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' ''[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]'' ''[[Pocket Monsters DP (Kosaku Anakubo)|Pocket Monsters DP]]
|debut=''[[PS356|Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu I]]'' ([[Pokémon Adventures|Adventures]]) ''[[DPA07|Dialga's Secret Keys!!]]'' ([[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!|DPA]]) ''[[PMDP07|Entry into Trainers' School]]'' ([[Pocket Monsters DP (Kosaku Anakubo)|PDP]])
}}
|}
'''Maylene''' (Japanese: '''スモモ''' ''Sumomo'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Veilstone City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Veilstone Gym]]. She hands out the {{Badge|Cobble}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat her. She [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Fighting}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

==In the core series games==
Maylene uses {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon in her battles. Trainers who defeat her receive the {{Badge|Cobble}}, {{TM|60|Drain Punch}}, and are able to use {{m|Fly}} outside of battle. In addition, if she is the fourth Gym Leader defeated, all Pokémon up to level 50 will obey their Trainer. Maylene is considered a cute little girl, but adults in the town respect her for her power. Maylene's father gambles at the [[Veilstone Game Corner]]. Maylene apparently does not know her own strength, as she is unsure of how she got to be Gym Leader, and seems rather confused by the whole thing.

Later, in {{v2|Platinum}}, the {{player}} encounters her upon entering {{rt|217|Sinnoh}} where she is apparently {{pkmn|training}} by walking to [[Snowpoint City]]. She does not use {{m|Fly}}—even if she can—so she can train herself. She is also used to the cold, even if she is lightly dressed and barefoot. In Snowpoint's [[Pokémon Center]], she says that she admires [[Candice]] for being so studious and that she will see her later. In the post-game, she can appear at the [[Battleground]], where she and the other Sinnoh Gym Leaders and Trainers can be battled again. After battling her here, she mentions that she believes that being barefoot is healthier than wearing footwear, pointing out that Pokémon go barefoot.

Maylene appears in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} in [[Celadon City]]'s restaurant, having entered what appears to be an eating contest; piles of empty bowls surround her, amazing her onlookers. In addition, she will occasionally participate in the [[Pokéathlon]]'s Supreme Cup in the Power Course with her {{p|Lucario}}, {{p|Meditite}}, and {{p|Machoke}}.

Maylene also appears in {{B2W2}}, taking part in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. She can be faced in the [[Sinnoh Leaders Tournament|Sinnoh Leaders]], [[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]], and [[World Leaders Tournament]]s.

In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Maylene also appears at the {{si|Battle Tower}}, where she can team up with Candice in a [[Double Battle]].

Maylene seems to like to eat a lot, saying how it is so great that she can eat all she wants in both the Battleground and Celadon City's restaurant, and is apparently able to eat many bowls in one sitting.

===Pokémon===
===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}====
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = Spr DP Maylene.png
| prize = {{pdollar}}3600
| class = Leader
| classlink = Gym Leader
| name = Maylene
| location = Veilstone Gym
| game = DP
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0307
| pokemon = Meditite
| gender = female
| level = 27
| type1 = Fighting
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Pure Power
| move1 = Drain Punch | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Confusion | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Detect | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Meditate | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0067
| pokemon = Machoke
| gender = male
| level = 27
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Guts
| move1 = Brick Break | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Leer | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Foresight | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Rock Tomb | move4type = Rock | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0448
| pokemon = Lucario
| gender = male
| level = 30
| type1 = Fighting
| type2 = Steel
| ability = Steadfast
| held = Sitrus Berry
| move1 = Drain Punch | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Metal Claw | move2type = Steel | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Bone Rush | move3type = Ground | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Force Palm | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
===={{game|Platinum}}====
=====Gym battle=====
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = Spr Pt Maylene.png
| prize = {{pdollar}}3840
| class = Leader
| classlink = Gym Leader
| name = Maylene
| location = Veilstone Gym
| game = Pt
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0307
| pokemon = Meditite
| gender = female
| level = 28
| type1 = Fighting
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Pure Power
| move1 = Drain Punch | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Confusion | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Fake Out | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Rock Tomb | move4type = Rock | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0067
| pokemon = Machoke
| gender = male
| level = 29
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Guts
| move1 = Karate Chop | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Strength | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Focus Energy | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Rock Tomb | move4type = Rock | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0448
| pokemon = Lucario
| gender = male
| level = 32
| type1 = Fighting
| type2 = Steel
| ability = Steadfast
| move1 = Drain Punch | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Metal Claw | move2type = Steel | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Bone Rush | move3type = Ground | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Force Palm | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Rematch]]=====
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = Spr Pt Maylene.png
| prize = {{pdollar}}7920
| class = Leader
| classlink = Gym Leader
| name = Maylene
| location = Battleground
| game = Pt
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0237
| pokemon = Hitmontop
| gender = male
| level = 62
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Intimidate
| move1 = Fake Out | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Triple Kick | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Aerial Ace | move3type = Flying | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Quick Attack | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0308
| pokemon = Medicham
| gender = female
| level = 63
| type1 = Fighting
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Pure Power
| move1 = Hi Jump Kick | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = ThunderPunch | move2type = Electric | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Ice Punch | move3type = Ice | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Fire Punch | move4type = Fire | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0286
| pokemon = Breloom
| gender = female
| level = 62
| type1 = Grass
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Effect Spore
| move1 = Spore | move1type = Grass | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Mach Punch | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Seed Bomb | move3type = Grass | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Stone Edge | move4type = Rock | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0068
| pokemon = Machamp
| gender = male
| level = 64
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Guts
| move1 = Cross Chop | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Rock Climb | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Stone Edge | move3type = Rock | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Earthquake | move4type = Ground | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0448
| pokemon = Lucario
| gender = male
| level = 66
| type1 = Fighting
| type2 = Steel
| ability = Steadfast
| move1 = Close Combat | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = ExtremeSpeed | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Drain Punch | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bone Rush | move4type = Ground | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
=====[[Pokéathlon]]=====
{{athletes|type=fighting|course=Power|sprite=Maylene IV OD.png
|{{athlete|ndex=448|pokemon=Lucario|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel|course=Power}}
|{{athlete|ndex=307|pokemon=Meditite|type1=Fighting|type2=Psychic|course=Power}}
|{{athlete|ndex=067|pokemon=Machoke|type1=Fighting|course=Power}}
}}

===={{B2W2}}====
=====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]=====
Maylene uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s, and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s. She will always lead with her signature Pokémon, {{p|Lucario}}.

======[[Sinnoh Leaders Tournament]]======
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = Spr B2W2 Maylene.png
| prize = 1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
| class = {{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
| classlink = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Maylene
| location = Pokémon World Tournament
| game = B2W2
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0448
| pokemon = Lucario
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Fighting
| type2 = Steel
| ability = Steadfast
| ability2 = Inner Focus
| held = Liechi Berry
| move1 = Cross Chop | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Bone Rush | move2type = Ground | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = ExtremeSpeed | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Swords Dance | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0392
| pokemon = Infernape
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Fire
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Blaze
| held = Fire Gem
| move1 = Close Combat | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Mach Punch | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Fire Punch | move3type = Fire | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bulk Up | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0454
| pokemon = Toxicroak
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Anticipation
| ability2 = Dry Skin
| held = Payapa Berry
| move1 = Sucker Punch | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Torment | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Drain Punch | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bulk Up | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0475
| pokemon = Gallade
| gender = male
| level = 50
| type1 = Psychic
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Steadfast
| held = Coba Berry
| move1 = Slash | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Psycho Cut | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Close Combat | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bulk Up | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0308
| pokemon = Medicham
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Fighting
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Pure Power
| held = Kasib Berry
| move1 = Bullet Punch | move1type = Steel | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Zen Headbutt | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Brick Break | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bulk Up | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0068
| pokemon = Machamp
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Guts
| ability2 = No Guard
| held = Sitrus Berry
| move1 = Cross Chop | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Stone Edge | move2type = Rock | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Ice Punch | move3type = Ice | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Focus Energy | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
======[[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]]/[[World Leaders Tournament]]======
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = Spr B2W2 Maylene.png
| prize = 1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
| class = {{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
| classlink = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Maylene
| location = Pokémon World Tournament
| game = B2W2
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0448
| pokemon = Lucario
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Fighting
| type2 = Steel
| ability = Steadfast
| ability2 = Inner Focus
| held = Focus Sash
| move1 = Close Combat | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Ice Punch | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = ExtremeSpeed | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Swords Dance | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0392
| pokemon = Infernape
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Fire
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Blaze
| held = Fire Gem
| move1 = Close Combat | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Mach Punch | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Flare Blitz | move3type = Fire | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bulk Up | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0454
| pokemon = Toxicroak
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Anticipation
| ability2 = Dry Skin
| held = Payapa Berry
| move1 = Sucker Punch | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Substitute | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Drain Punch | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bulk Up | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0475
| pokemon = Gallade
| gender = male
| level = 50
| type1 = Psychic
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Steadfast
| held = Coba Berry
| move1 = Leaf Blade | move1type = Grass | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Psycho Cut | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Close Combat | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bulk Up | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0308
| pokemon = Medicham
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Fighting
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Pure Power
| held = Choice Scarf
| move1 = Ice Punch | move1type = Ice | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Zen Headbutt | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = ThunderPunch | move3type = Electric | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Hi Jump Kick | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0068
| pokemon = Machamp
| gender = both
| level = 50
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Guts
| ability2 = No Guard
| held = Scope Lens
| move1 = Cross Chop | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Stone Edge | move2type = Rock | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Ice Punch | move3type = Ice | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bullet Punch | move4type = Steel | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
===={{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}====
=====Gym battle=====
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = VSMaylene BDSP.png
| size = 90px
| prize = {{Pdollar}}3,840
| class = Gym Leader
| name = Maylene
| location = Veilstone Gym
| game = BDSP
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0307
| pokemon = Meditite
| gender = female
| level = 27
| type1 = Fighting
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Pure Power
| held = Light Clay
| move1 = Drain Punch | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Light Screen | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Flash | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Bulk Up | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0067
| pokemon = Machoke
| gender = male
| level = 27
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Guts
| held = Expert Belt
| move1 = Low Sweep | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Knock Off | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Rock Tomb | move3type = Rock | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bulldoze | move4type = Ground | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0448
| pokemon = Lucario
| gender = male
| level = 30
| type1 = Fighting
| type2 = Steel
| ability = Steadfast
| held = Big Root
| move1 = Drain Punch | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Screech | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Metal Claw | move3type = Steel | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bulk Up | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Rematch]]=====
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = VSMaylene BDSP.png
| size = 90px
| prize = {{Pdollar}}9,176
| class = Gym Leader
| name = Maylene
| location = Veilstone Gym
| game = BDSP
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0237
| pokemon = Hitmontop
| gender = male
| level = 64
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Intimidate
| held = Expert Belt
| move1 = Close Combat | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Stone Edge | move2type = Rock | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Sucker Punch | move3type = Dark | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Brick Break | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0286
| pokemon = Breloom
| gender = female
| level = 66
| type1 = Grass
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Technician
| held = Life Orb
| move1 = Bullet Seed | move1type = Grass | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Mach Punch | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Rock Tomb | move3type = Rock | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Force Palm | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0214
| pokemon = Heracross
| gender = female
| level = 68
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Guts
| held = Flame Orb
| move1 = Megahorn | move1type = Bug | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Close Combat | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Facade | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Stone Edge | move4type = Rock | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0392
| pokemon = Infernape
| gender = male
| level = 70
| type1 = Fire
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Blaze
| held = White Herb
| move1 = Flare Blitz | move1type = Fire | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Close Combat | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Acrobatics | move3type = Flying | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Overheat | move4type = Fire | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0308
| pokemon = Medicham
| gender = female
| level = 72
| type1 = Fighting
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Pure Power
| held = Choice Band
| move1 = High Jump Kick | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Zen Headbutt | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Fire Punch | move3type = Fire | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Thunder Punch | move4type = Electric | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0448
| pokemon = Lucario
| gender = male
| level = 74
| type1 = Fighting
| type2 = Steel
| ability = Justified
| held = Focus Sash
| move1 = Aura Sphere | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Flash Cannon | move2type = Steel | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Water Pulse | move3type = Water | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Vacuum Wave | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Battle Tower=====
======Master Class Single Battles (Rank 3)======
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = VSMaylene 2 BDSP.png
| size = 90px
| prize = 12 {{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
| class = Gym Leader
| name = Maylene
| location = Battle Tower (Sinnoh)
| locationname = Battle Tower
| game = BDSP
| pokemon = 3
| table = yes
}}
{{Lop/facility8/head|{{fighting color light}}|{{fighting color}}|{{fighting color}}}}
{{lop/facility/rowhead|Team A}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|286|Breloom|Technician|Focus Sash|Spore|Grass|Mach Punch|Fighting|Bullet Seed|Grass|Rock Tomb|Rock|136|182|100|58|80|134}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|257|Blaziken|Speed Boost|Life Orb|Protect|Normal|Flare Blitz|Fire|Close Combat|Fighting|Rock Slide|Rock|156|172|90|103|90|145}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|395|Empoleon|Torrent|Choice Scarf|Hydro Pump|Water|Flash Cannon|Steel|Ice Beam|Ice|Grass Knot|Grass|160|81|108|179|121|112}}
{{lop/facility/rowhead|Team B}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|237|Hitmontop|Intimidate|Sitrus Berry|Close Combat|Fighting|Bulldoze|Ground|Bullet Punch|Steel|Fake Out|Normal|157|161|116|36|130|90}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|149|Dragonite|Multiscale|Lum Berry|Outrage|Dragon|Earthquake|Ground|Fire Punch|Fire|Dragon Dance|Dragon|167|204|115|94|120|132}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|448|Lucario|Inner Focus|Focus Sash|Focus Blast|Fighting|Flash Cannon|Steel|Dark Pulse|Dark|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|146|103|90|167|90|156}}
{{lop/facility/rowhead|Team C}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|392|Infernape|Blaze|Focus Sash|Overheat|Fire|Stealth Rock|Rock|Fake Out|Normal|Close Combat|Fighting|151|156|91|125|81|176}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|475|Gallade|Steadfast|Sitrus Berry|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Close Combat|Fighting|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Knock Off|Dark|144|177|85|63|135|145}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|448|Lucario|Inner Focus|Shuca Berry|Close Combat|Fighting|Extreme Speed|Normal|Meteor Mash|Steel|Ice Punch|Ice|146|162|90|108|90|156}}
{{lop/facility/foot|{{fighting color light}}}}
{{Party/end}}
======Master Class Double Battles (Rank 5)======
{{Party/2
| background = {{tower color}}
| bordercolor = {{tower color dark}}
| headcolor = {{tower color light}}
| location = Battle Tower (Sinnoh)
| locationname = Battle Tower
| game = BDSP
| prize = 15 {{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
| t-background = {{fighting color light}}
| t-border = {{fighting color dark}}
| sprite = VSMaylene 2 BDSP.png
| size = 90px
| class = Gym Leader
| classlink = Gym Leader
| name = Maylene
| pokemon = 2
| table = yes
| t-background2 = {{ice color light}}
| t-border2 = {{ice color dark}}
| sprite2 = VSCandice 2 BDSP.png
| size2 = 90px
| class2 = Gym Leader
| classlink2 = Gym Leader
| name2 = {{color2|000|Candice}}
| pokemon2 = 2
}}
{{Lop/facility8/head|{{tower color light}}|{{tower color}}|{{tower color}}}}
{{lop/facility/rowhead|Team A}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|237|Hitmontop|Intimidate|Sitrus Berry|Close Combat|Fighting|Fake Out|Normal|Wide Guard|Rock|Quick Guard|Fighting|157|161|116|36|130|90}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|448|Lucario|Inner Focus|Muscle Band|Close Combat|Fighting|Extreme Speed|Normal|Meteor Mash|Steel|Protect|Normal|146|162|90|108|90|156}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|460|Abomasnow|Snow Warning|Choice Scarf|Blizzard|Ice|Energy Ball|Grass|Earth Power|Ground|Focus Blast|Fighting|166|87|95|144|105|123}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|478|Froslass|Snow Cloak|Bright Powder|Blizzard|Ice|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Thunderbolt|Electric|Protect|Normal|146|76|90|132|90|178}}
{{lop/facility/rowhead|Team B}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|237|Hitmontop|Intimidate|Sitrus Berry|Close Combat|Fighting|Fake Out|Normal|Wide Guard|Rock|Quick Guard|Fighting|126|161|115|36|130|122}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|448|Lucario|Inner Focus|Muscle Band|Close Combat|Fighting|Extreme Speed|Normal|Meteor Mash|Steel|Protect|Normal|146|162|90|108|90|156}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|460|Abomasnow|Snow Warning|Choice Scarf|Blizzard|Ice|Energy Ball|Grass|Earth Power|Ground|Focus Blast|Fighting|166|87|95|144|105|123}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|144|Articuno|Snow Cloak|Choice Specs|Blizzard|Ice|Hurricane|Flying|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Ancient Power|Rock|166|81|120|147|145|150}}
{{lop/facility/rowhead|Team C}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|237|Hitmontop|Intimidate|Sitrus Berry|Close Combat|Fighting|Fake Out|Normal|Wide Guard|Rock|Quick Guard|Fighting|157|161|116|36|130|90}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|257|Blaziken|Speed Boost|Muscle Band|Flare Blitz|Fire|Close Combat|Fighting|Earthquake|Ground|Protect|Normal|156|189|90|103|90|132}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|461|Weavile|Pickpocket|Focus Sash|Ice Shard|Ice|Fake Out|Normal|Night Slash|Dark|Ice Punch|Ice|146|172|85|45|105|194}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|460|Abomasnow|Snow Warning|Choice Scarf|Blizzard|Ice|Energy Ball|Grass|Earth Power|Ground|Focus Blast|Fighting|166|87|95|144|105|123}}
{{lop/facility/foot|{{tower color light}}}}
{{Party/end}}
==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Maylene (Masters)}}
Maylene forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Meditite}} and its evolved form {{p|Medicham}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Maylene became a playable sync pair since the game's release.

{{PairDex/h|Fighting}}
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|}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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| {{color2|000|Sticker}} Template background from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
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===Sprites and models===
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| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| VS sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| VS model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| {{color2|000|Battle Tower (Sinnoh)|Battle Tower}} VS model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
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| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| Sprite from the {{color2|000|Badge|Badge Case}} from {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Overworld model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| Sprite from the {{color2|000|Badge|Badge Case}} from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Maylene/Quotes}}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
[[File:Maylene anime.png|thumb|250px|Maylene in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
====''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl''====
Prior to assuming the role of [[Veilstone City]]'s [[Gym Leader]], Maylene and {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}} were regarded as formidable opponents and well-known in the Veilstone area. Her promotion to Gym Leader, which occurred six months prior to ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'', was welcomed by the city, but the subsequent pressure and expectations of the position led Maylene to become increasingly distracted and uncertain.

Maylene debuted in ''Lost Leader Strategy!'', where it was revealed that she had been challenged by [[Paul]] to a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} prior to the episode's events. {{cat|Paul's Pokémon}} were picked for their [[type]] advantages over Maylene's [[Party|team]], and this, coupled with the fact that Maylene was feeling out of sync with her Pokémon, resulted in an embarrassing match in which she failed to [[Fainting|knock out]] a single one of Paul's two Pokémon with her three. After being defeated, Maylene awarded Paul with the {{Badge|Cobble}}, and Paul openly noted in front of her that she was the weakest [[Gym Leader]] he had ever battled. This comment, coupled on top of her existing issues and how badly she performed during the battle, shattered Maylene's confidence and caused Lucario and most of her {{cat|Gym assistants}} to lose faith in her, though mostly out of worry. When {{Ash}} challenged her, she declined and shied away, much to the annoyance of Lucario.

[[File:Maylene and Dawn.png|thumb|left|220px|Maylene and Dawn]]
Although Maylene was feeling very sad and discouraged, she discovered a sympathetic and understanding friend in {{an|Dawn}}, who at the time was going through a difficult period on her {{pkmn|journey}} following back to back losses in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of both the {{ci|Hearthome}} and {{to|Solaceon}} [[Pokémon Contest]]s which had also created confidence issues. The two confided in one another and shared their experiences and insecurities, and while doing that, Dawn had the idea of challenging Maylene to a battle to help her regain her spirit. Maylene agreed to have a Gym battle with her, which took place in ''[[DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!]]''.

During their battle, Maylene warned her Pokémon to be careful because Dawn's [[Contest Battle]] tactics could distract them. Both Maylene and Dawn took the match seriously, and their efforts were noted by Ash, {{an|Brock}}, [[Reggie]], and [[Connally]]. Eventually, after a fierce battle, Maylene managed to defeat Dawn, regaining trust in her skills as a Gym Leader. Afterwards, Maylene accepted Ash's challenge, and they faced off in ''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]''. Their hard-fought battle resulted in a tie, leaving the decision to give Ash a badge up to Maylene's judgement. She considered Ash to have battled well enough and thus awarded him the Cobble Badge.

Maylene appeared again in ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]'', where she helped Ash and {{ashfr}} stop [[Team Galactic]] from stealing the [[Veilstone City]] Meteorites. The following day, she and Reggie said goodbye to Ash and his friends as they left for [[Pastoria City]].

====[[Pokémon movie]]s====
She also made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

====Character====
Maylene is held in high esteem by [[Veilstone City]] and regarded as a "warrior" for her usually confident and competitive spirit. Her athletic skills were showcased in her debut, where she was able to hit her {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}'s {{m|Aura Sphere}} attacks away. She meditates to improve her concentration during {{pkmn|battle}}. In battle, Maylene has her Pokémon use offense attacks like {{m|Brick Break}} and {{m|Bone Rush}} as the perfect defense against her opponent's tactics. She also uses {{p|Meditite}}'s {{m|Confusion}} and Lucario's {{m|Force Palm}} to inflict [[status condition]]s that leave her opponent vulnerable to a flurry of direct hits.

====Pokémon====
{{MissingInfo|1|java|scope=section}}
This listing is of Maylene's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Maylene
|pkmn=Lucario
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|img=Maylene Lucario.png
|epnum=DP066
|epname=Lost Leader Strategy!
|vajp=Daisuke Sakaguchi
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Lucario}} first appeared alongside Maylene training during ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'', where it was unhappy with Maylene due to her depression from losing against [[Paul]] and, as a result, their bond was extremely strained. However, after defeating [[Dawn's Ambipom]] and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} in a {{pkmn|battle}}, Lucario and Maylene were soon back in sync with each other which helped it to defeat [[Ash's Staravia]] and {{AP|Chimchar}} and force his {{AP|Buizel}} to a draw during their [[Gym]] battle.

Lucario was later used to help protect [[Veilstone City]]'s famous meteorites from being stolen by [[Saturn]] during ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Maylene
|pkmn=Meditite
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Psychic
|img=Maylene Meditite.png
|epnum=DP066
|epname=Lost Leader Strategy!
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Emily Jenness
|desc={{p|Meditite}} first appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'', where it was used in Maylene's {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Paul]]. As Maylene was out of sync with Meditite, it was easily defeated by {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}.

Its first full appearance was during Maylene's [[Gym]] battle against {{an|Dawn}} in ''[[DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!]]''. Unlike the battle against Paul, Meditite was used to its full potential in this battle, being able to defeat {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} before being knocked out by {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}'s {{m|Double Hit}}.

It was next used in her Gym battle against {{Ash}}, where it was able to {{status|Confusion|confuse}} both {{AP|Staravia}} and {{AP|Chimchar}} but was unable to defeat either. It eventually tired out from the prolonged battling and was defeated by Staravia's newly-learned {{m|Brave Bird}}.

Meditite's known moves are {{m|Detect}}, {{m|Drain Punch}}, {{m|Confusion}}, and {{m|Meditate}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Maylene
|pkmn=Machoke
|type1=Fighting
|img=Maylene Machoke.png
|epnum=DP066
|epname=Lost Leader Strategy!
|vajp=
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc={{p|Machoke}} first appeared in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' during the flashback of Maylene's [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Paul]]. It was called upon second to battle {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}, but it was quickly knocked out by {{m|Sky Attack}}. It was not used during the Gym battle against {{an|Dawn}}.

It was the first Pokémon used by Maylene during her Gym battle against {{Ash}}, where it put up a strong defense and good fight against his {{AP|Staravia}} despite the [[type]] disadvantage. Ultimately however, Machoke was still defeated by the Starling Pokémon's combination of {{m|Quick Attack}} and {{m|Aerial Ace}}.

Machoke's known moves are {{m|Dynamic Punch}}, {{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Cross Chop}}, and {{m|Seismic Toss}}.}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{fighting color}}|bordercolor={{fighting color light}}
|ja=遠藤綾 ''[[Aya Endō]]''
|en=[[Rachael Lillis]]
|ar=ياسمينا فايد ''Yasmina Fayed
|cs=Klára Šumanová
|fi=Jenni Sivonen
|it=Francesca Bielli
|pl=Agnieszka Maliszewska
|es_la=Marianna Santiago
|es_eu=Ana Esther Alborg
|fr_eu=Elisabeth Guinand
|pt_br=Lene Bastos
|pt_eu=Isabel Queirós}}

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

==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters DP===
Maylene appeared in a flashback in [[PMDP07]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Maylene Wake Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Maylene in Pokémon Adventures]]
Maylene is first seen training with her two Pokémon, Meditite and Riolu where she overhears a trio of children planning to challenge her Gym. While jogging around the city she almost gets hit by [[Chimler]]'s Ember (when the trio was testing {{adv|Platinum}}'s newly-earned Zoom Lens). Due to a misunderstanding she assumes that Platinum was one of the kids who planned to challenge her, she then challenges Platinum to a match, adding that Platinum must use Monferno against her. She later battles Platinum in the Veilstone Gym, but is defeated when Platinum uses her skills at playing the slots to help Monferno defeat her Riolu.

She later appears in [[Snowpoint City]], jogging in the cold where Platinum spots her and asks her to take her to the Snowpoint Gym Leader, Candice. She watches the Gym battle between Candice and Platinum and later, along with Candice, joins Platinum on her quest to stop Team Galactic from blowing up [[Lake Acuity]] and capturing the legendary {{p|Uxie}}. Later, at Lake Acuity they are confronted by Team Galactic Commander, Jupiter and despite putting up a good fight, are defeated by her powerful Pokémon and are unable to prevent Uxie from being captured. After being healed they decided to get some training in order to defeat her, Candice calls fellow Gym Leader Byron who then calls and asks Volkner to train them. After some difficulty with their new tutor, they finish their training with him and later at the Spear Pillar, she and Candice fight and defeat Jupiter along with the other Galactic Commanders. She and the other Gym Leaders later fight Team Galactic Leader Cyrus in order to break the Red Chain controlling the legendary Dialga and Palkia and after a tough battle, they are able to break the Chain. However, it turns out the one they broke was the second artificial one that he created.

Later, the Gym Leaders are found unconscious lying in a pile of rubble by Platinum and [[Cynthia]]. After helping them out, Maylene, Candice, and [[Gardenia]] wake up and give Platinum a {{p|Pachirisu}}, a {{TP|Platinum|Froslass}}, and a {{p|Cherrim}}, respectively. Just after, a stray attack fired from the battle between Diamond and Pearl against Dialga and Palkia knocks them unconscious and melts the Poké Balls, preventing Platinum from using her newly gained team members. Later, when the clash between Dialga and Palkia creates a black hole in the sky, Maylene and the other Gym Leaders are nearly sucked into it before being saved by Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. After Cyrus's defeat, Maylene, the other Gym Leaders, and Cyrus are carried by the Sinnoh Pokédex holders so they can be taken to the hospital to heal their injuries.

It is heavily implied that due to her father's gambling habit, Maylene is actually living in poverty as seen when she is jealous of Platinum's wealth and the fact that her father wears shabby clothing along with that every time he appears, his stomach is seen growling. This was revealed to be a fact when she gave Platinum her Pachirisu.

====Pokémon====
This listing is for Maylene's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Maylene
|gender=male
|pkmn=Riolu
|type1=Fighting
|img=Maylene Riolu Adventures.png
|epnum=PS356
|epname=Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu I
|desc={{p|Riolu}} is Maylene's strongest Pokémon and her main battler. She uses him in her battle against Platinum and manages to defeat her Chatot but is defeated by Platinum applying her Slots skills to her Monferno. It was later used in her first battle against Jupiter but was eventually defeated by her powerful Pokémon. It was used against the Galactic Commander one last time where it defeated her Tangrowth with an Aura Sphere and Ice Shard combination with Candice's Abomasnow.

Riolu's known moves are {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Drain Punch}}, {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, {{m|Rock Smash}}, and {{m|Aura Sphere}}{{tt|*|Riolu cannot learn this move naturally}}, and his Ability is {{a|Inner Focus}}.}}

{{anchor|Meditite 2}}{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Maylene
|pkmn=Meditite
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Psychic
|gender=female
|img=Maylene Meditite Adventures.png
|epnum=PS356
|epname=Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu I
|desc={{p|Meditite}} is one of Maylene's strongest fighters. She was used in her Gym battle against Platinum but was defeated by her Chatot's {{m|Mirror Move}}. She was later used against Jupiter at the [[Acuity Lakefront]] but was defeated by her powerful Pokémon. She was later used against the Galactic Commander once again and later to break the Red Chain on the Spear Pillar.

Meditite's known moves are {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Power Swap}}, and {{m|Rock Tomb}}, and her Ability is {{a|Pure Power}}.}}

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[File:Maylene DPA.png|thumb|200px|Maylene in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]
Maylene has a brief cameo in ''[[DPA07|Dialga's Secret Keys!!]]'' where she battled Hareta and gave him the {{Badge|Cobble}} after her Machoke got defeated by {{TP|Hareta|Piplup}}. At the end of the chapter, she is seen complaining about only appearing in one panel. Later, she was called in by [[Byron]] to go to Lake Valor in order to help Hareta take out Team Galactic.

====Pokémon====
{{anchor|Machoke 2}}{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Maylene
|width=74
|pkmn=Machoke
|type1=Fighting
|img=Maylene Machoke DPA.png
|epnum=DPA07
|epname=Dialga's Secret Keys!!
|desc=Maylene sent out {{p|Machoke}} to take on [[Hareta's Piplup]] where it was only seen getting beaten.

None of Machoke's moves are known.}}

{{anchor|Lucario 2}}{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Maylene
|width=74
|pkmn=Lucario
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|img=Maylene Lucario DPA.png
|img_size=150px
|epnum=DPA11
|epname=The Legendary Pokémon Captured
|desc=Maylene sent out {{p|Lucario}} to take on Team Galactic after Byron called her in along with the other Gym Leaders.}}

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

{{cardlist/header|Maylene's Pokémon|Fighting|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Lucario GL (Rising Rivals 8)|Lucario]] {{SP|GL}}|type=Fighting|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=8/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=053/090}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Machamp GL (Rising Rivals 46)|Machamp]] {{SP|GL}}|type=Fighting|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=46/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=048/090}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fighting}}

==Trivia==
* Maylene is the only [[Sinnoh]] [[Gym Leader]] in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} to not appear outside her [[Gym]] at least once in the game. She makes several appearances outside of her Gym in {{game|Platinum}}, however, when the {{player}} reaches {{rt|217|Sinnoh}}, at the Pokémon Center in [[Snowpoint City]] before beating Candice, and at the [[Battleground]].
** She also appears in [[Celadon City]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
** Maylene is also the only Gym Leader in Sinnoh to have more Pokémon of the opposite gender than of the same gender as her; in the Veilstone Gym, two out of her three Pokémon are male, while at the Battleground, three out of five are.
* Maylene's Japanese name is shared with that of one of the [[Kimono Girl]]s of [[Ecruteak City]]. That Kimono Girl's name was changed to ''Komomo'' in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, possibly to avoid it conflicting with Maylene's Japanese name, as Maylene herself appears in those games.
* With the release of Pokémon Platinum, the order of three Gym {{pkmn|battle}}s in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl are now shifted: instead of being third, Maylene is now fourth in the lineup.
* Of all of the Trainers that can be fought at the [[Battleground]], Maylene has the strongest Pokémon of any of them. Her Lucario, at level 66, is one level stronger than the rest of the Trainers' strongest Pokémon, as all of the rest are at Lv. 65.
** However, Maylene compensates for this, since her strongest Pokémon doesn't hold a [[Sitrus Berry]] unlike the other trainers at the Battleground.
** In {{game|Platinum}}, Maylene is also the only Gym Leader that never uses any kind of [[Potion]] or [[Full Restore]] during the battle in both Gym and the Battleground, possibly due to the move {{m|Drain Punch}}.
* In Diamond and Pearl, her {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are the same levels that Pastoria Gym Leader [[Crasher Wake]]'s Pokémon are.
** This is most likely due to the fact that the player can choose to visit Veilstone or Pastoria simultaneously without affecting the progression of the storyline, meaning Wake and Maylene could be battled in either order.
* Maylene's Meditite in [[Pokémon Adventures]] knows {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Power Swap}}, and {{m|Psycho Cut}}. These moves are impossible to have at the same time in the games.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{fighting color}}; border:3px solid #{{fighting color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| スモモ ''Sumomo''
| From 李 ''sumomo'' ({{wp|Prunus salicina|Japanese plum}}) and possibly 相撲 ''{{wp|sumo|sumō}}''
|-
| English, Latin American Spanish
| Maylene
| From ''melee'' and possibly the phrase ''lean, mean, fighting machine''
|-
| German
| Hilda
| From ''{{wp|Hilda (name)|Hilda}}'', a feminine name derived from the {{wp|Germanic languages|Germanic}} element ''hild'' (battle)
|-
| European Spanish
| Brega
| From ''brega'' (fight)
|-
| French
| Mélina
| From ''mêlée'' (brawl)
|-
| Italian
| Marzia
| From ''marziale'' (martial)
|-
| Korean
| 자두 ''Jadu''
| From 자두 ''jadu'' (plum)
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 阿李 ''Ā Lǐ'' / ''A Léih''
| rowspan="2" | From 李 ''lǐ'' (plum) and the {{wp|Chinese honorifics#Familial honorifics|familial prefix}} 阿 ''ā / a''
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 阿李 ''Ā Lǐ''
|-
| Russian
| Мейлин ''Meilin''
| Transcription of her English name
|-
| Vietnamese
| Sumomo
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

==References==
<references />
* Pokémon.com [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-11/episode-14-lost-leader-strategy/ Lost Leader Strategy!]
* Pokémon.com [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-11/episode-15-crossing-the-battle-line/ Crossing the Battle Line!]
* Pokémon.com [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-11/episode-16-a-triple-fighting-chance/ A Triple Fighting Chance!]
* Pokémon.com [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-11/episode-17-enter-galactic/ Enter Galactic!]

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

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[[it:Marzia]]
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DP067

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SpanskaFlugan: /* In other languages */

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|epstaffpage=DP061-DP070
|footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|dp|067}}
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmWN3nKtTEI Crossing the Battle Line!]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
}}
'''Crossing the Battle Line!''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリはじめてのジムバトル！！''' ''{{tt|Hikari|Dawn}}'s First Gym Battle!!'') is the 67th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 533rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on February 14, 2008, and in the United States on July 26, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Dawn has challenged Maylene, the Veilstone Gym Leader, to a battle that's scheduled for the next day. This gives both Dawn and Ash time to train—Ash and Reggie, Paul's older brother, are helping Staravia learn the Brave Bird move. Ash makes himself a moving target to help Staravia improve its concentration, a selfless move that surprises Paul's Electabuzz. That night, after all the training is done, Dawn discusses her Gym challenge jitters with Ash and Brock.

The following morning, the challenge begins: a three-on-three battle! Maylene starts with her Meditite and Dawn is so nervous she almost freezes, but Ash's cheering gets her back into the game. Dawn chooses Buneary; she's unused to this style of battling, but she can also use Contest-style moves to cover for her weaknesses. However, Maylene and her Pokémon move in perfect sync, and Buneary is no match for their power.

Dawn sends out Ambipom next, hoping to draw on the battle experience it gained with Ash. Ambipom defeats Meditite but falls to Maylene's next Pokémon, Lucario, which packs a powerful Bone Rush attack. Now Dawn has to rely on her trusty Piplup, surrounding Lucario with Whirlpool to try and get the upper hand. Lucario still comes out the victor, but the battle leaves both Dawn and Maylene excited about the battles to come. Now that Maylene is ready to resume her Gym Leader duties, it's time for Ash to finish teaching Brave Bird to Staravia so he can challenge Maylene himself...

==Plot==
[[File:Dawn Gym battle.png|thumb|220px|left|Dawn challenging the Veilstone Gym]]
After the events of [[DP066|the previous episode]], {{an|Dawn}} announces her plan to have a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with [[Maylene]], but Maylene asks to postpone it until the next day for preparation. While {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} {{pkmn|training|trains}} with {{AP|Buizel}}, [[Reggie]] calls to {{Ash}} to train as well. {{an|Brock}} asks about Dawn's strategy for the battle. Dawn decides to use Piplup since he knows {{m|Peck}}, {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} for her prior battle [[experience]] and {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}'s {{m|Bounce}}. Reggie's {{p|Staraptor}} demonstrates {{m|Brave Bird}}, smashing a rock top to pieces. Staraptor takes some damage, something Reggie points out. While {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} munches on a [[Berry]], {{AP|Staravia}} makes its first Brave Bird attempt, but it comes apart mid-flight and Staravia crashes to the ground. Ash tends to Staravia as Reggie notes that a moving target would be much better for Staravia's concentration. Ash volunteers to be the target despite the danger. Staravia makes another attempt as Ash runs, eventually dodging the attack and giving Staravia its first successful attempt.
[[File:Brock and Happiny.png|thumb|220px|Brock holding Happiny]]
Ash continues to train with Staravia, inspiring Dawn to train more as well as shocking Electabuzz. Reggie mentions to {{an|Brock}} that Ash is the opposite of [[Paul]] in terms of training, being more involved. He also asks about Dawn's intention to battle Maylene as her {{pkmn|Coordinator}} career makes it difficult for Reggie to believe. Brock notes that it is to help Maylene's confidence as well as her own. In the {{gy|Veilstone|Gym}}, Maylene tries to Meditate, but her stomach rumbles, angering {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}, but she mentions that she is training seriously and asks [[Connally]] to be the referee. {{TRT}} wants to steal Lucario, but [[Jessie]] notes Lucario's power, preferring to take one of Maylene's other {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} instead. During the night, Ash and Dawn check on their training progress, which is going well for both. Dawn is nervous about the Gym battle, something which Ash sympathizes with, as he has felt the same many times before. Brock mentions his experience at {{gy|Pewter}} and how he learned from his challengers, which could allow Maylene to learn as well.

The next day, Team Rocket stakes out the Gym with cameras as they notice Ash and his friends arriving. When Dawn announces her challenge intention loudly, Team Rocket is also stunned at her challenging the Gym. Dawn and Maylene take positions as Reggie, Ash and Brock watch. The battle is set for three-on three with only Dawn being allowed to switch Pokémon during the battle. Maylene sends out {{p|Meditite}} first as Dawn checks her [[Pokédex]]. They notice Dawn's tension causing her to hesitate, but Ash shouts inspirational words, getting both of them relaxed.

Dawn summons Buneary first. Buneary jumps rapidly as the duel begins. Buneary goes first with Bounce, jumping and coming down, but Meditite uses {{m|Detect}}, dodging the attack. Meditite uses {{m|Drain Punch}}, everyone noticing Maylene mimicking her Pokémon's movements and demonstrating synchronization. Despite a spin-dodge, Buneary takes a severe hit. Buneary struggles to get up as they notice Dawn's lack of battling experience. Buneary fires {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{status|freeze|freezing}} Meditite solid. Buneary charges, but Meditite uses {{m|Confusion}} to break from the ice and send ice shards at Buneary, which the {{pkmn|category|Rabbit Pokémon}} dodges. Another use of Confusion sends Buneary into the air and tosses the Rabbit Pokémon down to the ground, but Buneary uses its flexible ears to soften the impact and go right into a Bounce. Meditite counters with Drain Punch, both attacks connecting and causing an explosion. Both Pokémon are shaken, but Buneary took too much damage, its legs buckling before falling down, [[fainting|knocked out]].

Lucario notices Maylene's improved attitude as Dawn summons Ambipom. Ambipom fires {{m|Swift}}, coming around in a circle and hitting Meditite from all angles, similar to a {{pkmn|Contest}}-style move. Meditite uses Drain Punch as Ambipom blocks with one of her tails before using {{m|Double Hit}} to knock out Meditite. Maylene smiles as she notices Dawn's approach is similar to a [[Contest Battle]]. She summons Lucario to the field, with the Aura Pokémon looking ready to battle. Everyone notices Lucario's improved attitude towards Maylene as her confidence grows. She tells Lucario to not let Dawn's Contest-style tactics confuse it. Ambipom uses Double Hit as Lucario uses {{m|Bone Rush}} to block both strikes and toss Ambipom against the edge of the battlefield, knocking her out.

They notice Lucario's stylish movements as Dawn summons Piplup as her third and final Pokémon. Piplup fires a {{m|Bubble Beam}} as Lucario dodges and fires an {{m|Aura Sphere}}. The attack hits Piplup directly and tosses the Penguin Pokémon around, but it recovers. Piplup creates a {{m|Whirlpool}} in which he traps Lucario before coming down the side with a Peck. Everyone notes Dawn's Contest approach covering up the poor [[Type#Type effectiveness|type matchup]]. Lucario uses {{m|Metal Claw}} to break through the Whirlpool. Reggie notes Dawn's Contest approach awakening Maylene's battle spirit. Piplup fires Bubble Beam as Lucario charges forward and grabs Piplup with one palm before using {{m|Force Palm}} to toss Piplup back, leaving him {{status|paralysis|paralyzed}}.

Watching from a camera, Team Rocket decides to go back to the original plan and try to steal Lucario. Piplup breaks through his paralysis as Maylene and Lucario are both energized. Lucario fires Aura Sphere again as Piplup breaks it with Peck and lands a hit, tossing Lucario back but not critically wounding the Pokémon. Lucario fires Aura Sphere again as Piplup blocks with Bubble Beam, negating the attack and creating a smokescreen. Piplup charges into the smoke with Peck, but Lucario is not where Piplup expected. Lucario comes down from above with Force Palm, creating a massive explosion. When the dust clears, Lucario removes its palm from Piplup's head, leaving the Penguin Pokémon knocked out and giving the match to Maylene. Everyone commends Dawn for her doing so well in her first-ever Gym battle and how Maylene has a much stronger spirit now. Ash compliments Dawn and is excited for his match against Maylene. Maylene thanks Dawn for helping her recover as Maylene prepares for her battle against Ash.

==Major events==
* [[Ash's Staravia]] begins to learn {{m|Brave Bird}} with the aid of [[Reggie]] and his {{p|Staraptor}}.
* {{an|Dawn}} has her first-ever [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with [[Maylene]], and loses.
* The outcome of the battle restores the confidence of both Dawn and Maylene.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Maylene]]
* [[Reggie]]
* [[Connally]]
* {{tc|Black Belt|Veilstone Gym assistants}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gligar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gligar}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Maylene|Lucario}})
* {{p|Meditite}} ([[Maylene]]'s)
* {{p|Electabuzz}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}})
* {{p|Staraptor}} ([[Reggie]]'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{AP|Ash's Chimchar|Monferno}}
* [[Challenger!!]] can be heard when {{Ash}} is teaching {{AP|Staravia}} {{m|Brave Bird}}.
* Music from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' can be heard during {{an|Dawn}}'s {{pkmn|battle}}.
* This marks the only time a main character other than Ash has competed for a [[Badge|Gym Badge]]. Coincidentally, ''[[BW067|Cilan Takes Flight!]]'', also the 67th episode of a [[Pokémon the Series: Black & White|series]], also features a {{an|Cilan|main character}} other than Ash battling a [[Skyla|female]] [[Gym Leader]], although said battle, unlike the one in this episode, was unofficial.
* The English dub title is a play off the saying "Crossing the line".
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.

===Errors===
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, {{an|Dawn}} erroneously says [[Maylene]] uses {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.
* In the Hindi Marvel HQ dub, [[James]] erroneously refers to {{p|Meditite}} as "Meditate".

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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Reggie

2026-10-25T16:55:45Z

SpanskaFlugan: /* Voice actors */

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|corecolor={{diamond color light}}
|bordercolor={{diamond color dark}}
|name=Reggie
|jname=レイジ
|tmname=Reiji
|image=Reggie.png
|size=250px
|caption=Reggie
|gender=Male
|relatives=[[Paul]] (younger brother)
|colors=yes
|eyes=Black
|hair=Purple
|hometown=[[Veilstone City]]
|region=[[Sinnoh]]
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass={{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} (former {{pkmn|Trainer}})
|game=no
|leader=no
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|epname=Lost Leader Strategy!
|java=[[Tetsuya Kakihara]]
|enva=[[Tom Wayland]]
}}
'''Reggie''' (Japanese: '''レイジ''' ''Reiji'') is a recurring character in {{aniseries|PTS}}. He is a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} from [[Veilstone City]] and [[Paul]]'s older brother.

==History==
[[File:Younger Reggie.png|thumb|left|250px|Reggie in his battle with {{an|Brandon}}]]
===Pre-series===
At some point, Reggie was a [[Pokémon Trainer]] who ultimately earned eight [[Badge]]s from [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]]. He also challenged the Kanto {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} and won six of the seven Frontier [[Symbol]]s, aiming to become a [[Frontier Brain]]. As revealed in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy]]'', he decided to become a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} after failing to get the Brave Symbol and being told by {{an|Brandon}} that he lacked a unique {{pkmn|battle}} strategy.

===''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''===
Reggie debuted in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]''. During this meeting, he and {{Ash}} competed in a three-on-three match; although {{AP|Staravia}} lost to his {{p|Swalot}}, {{AP|Turtwig}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} successfully defeated his {{p|Bibarel}} and {{p|Staraptor}}, respectively.

In ''[[DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!]]'', Reggie and his {{p|Staraptor}} helped Ash's Staravia learn {{m|Brave Bird}}. He also watched the battle between {{an|Dawn}} and [[Maylene]] at the [[Veilstone Gym]]. In ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]'', he used [[Paul's Electabuzz]] to help Ash defend the meteorites from [[Team Galactic]].

[[File:Reggie Paul JN.png|thumb|250px|Reggie in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
He briefly reappeared in ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]''. He later physically appeared in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', where he watched his brother's battle against Brandon. Reggie's past as a Trainer was revealed, along with Paul's subsequent desire to become stronger.

In ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'' and ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', Reggie traveled to [[Lake Acuity]] to watch the [[Full Battle]] between {{Ash}} and [[Paul]], which was suggested by him at the end of ''A Pyramiding Rage!'' as a means of seeing how far the two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s had developed. He was revealed to have called [[battle judge]] [[Olivier]] to preside over the battle.

In ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]'', Reggie explained that work was keeping him from attending the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], though he watched the event on [[television]]. After discussing Paul's Pokémon lineup and what he learned as a result of meeting Ash, Reggie encouraged his brother to win. Later, after Paul lost, Reggie informed both his own Pokémon and Paul's, but commented the battle had only made Paul stronger. He then suggested a battle to Paul once he returned home.

===''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''===
In ''[[JN117|The Fiery Road to Mastership!]]'', Reggie appeared with Paul, watching {{an|Cynthia}}'s [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{an|Iris}}. In ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'', they watched Ash's match against {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}.
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==Character==
[[File:Reggie and Paul.png|thumb|250px|Reggie and Paul]]
Following his loss to {{an|Brandon}}, Reggie became a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} to channel his skills with Pokémon. Unlike Paul, the loss left Reggie with an insight into true strength, along with a calm and optimistic nature. Despite his retirement from {{pkmn|training}} Pokémon, Reggie remains a strong competitor, as witnessed in his match against Ash in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]''. He suggests strategies to Paul and even raises his younger brother's Pokémon.
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==Pokémon==
{{MissingInfo|2|java|enva|scope=section}}
This listing is of Reggie's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:

===On hand===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Reggie
|pkmn=Bibarel
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|type2=Water
|img=Reggie Bibarel.png
|epnum=DP066
|epname=Lost Leader Strategy!
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc={{p|Bibarel}} is the first known Pokémon in Reggie's party. She was chosen to battle [[Ash's Turtwig]] in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]''. Bibarel knows a variety of powerful moves such as Secret Power. {{p|Turtwig}} was almost defeated when Bibarel's Secret Power made it fall asleep. Bibarel eventually fell to Turtwig, however.

Bibarel's known moves are {{m|Super Fang}}, {{m|Secret Power}}, {{m|Take Down}}, and {{m|Ice Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Reggie
|pkmn=Swalot
|type1=Poison
|img=Reggie Swalot.png
|epnum=DP066
|epname=Lost Leader Strategy!
|desc={{p|Swalot}} is the second Pokémon Reggie used in his battle against Ash in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]''. It was chosen to battle [[Ash's Staravia]]. Reggie used {{m|Stockpile}} to raise Swalot's defense so that it wasn't so susceptible to Staravia's attacks. Swalot was the only one of Reggie's Pokémon that was victorious against one of Ash's Pokémon, defeating Staravia with a powerful {{m|Spit Up}} and {{m|Sludge Bomb}}.

It made a cameo in ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]'' where it appeared alongside Reggie and {{p|Staraptor}} in a call from [[Paul]]. It appeared again in ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]'' at Reggie's house, along with Staraptor, they were both unhappy to find out Paul had lost.

Swalot's known moves are {{m|Stockpile}}, {{m|Spit Up}}, and {{m|Sludge Bomb}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Reggie
|pkmn=Staraptor
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Reggie Staraptor.png
|epnum=DP066
|epname=Lost Leader Strategy!
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc={{p|Staraptor}} was the final Pokémon Reggie chose in his battle with Ash in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]''. It was used in a battle against [[Ash's Pikachu]] where it was defeated by {{m|Volt Tackle}}. Staraptor later taught [[Ash's Staravia]] {{m|Brave Bird}} in ''[[DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!]]''. It also reappeared in a flashback in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]''.

It made a cameo in ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]'', where it appeared alongside Reggie and {{p|Swalot}} in a call from [[Paul]]. It appeared again in ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]'' at Reggie's house, along with Swalot, they were both unhappy to find out Paul had lost.

Staraptor's known moves are {{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}, and {{m|Wing Attack}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Reggie
|pkmn=Drapion
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dark
|img=Reggie Drapion.png
|epnum=DP128
|epname=A Pyramiding Rage!
|desc={{p|Drapion}} appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', where it was used by Reggie to battle {{an|Brandon}}. It was easily defeated by [[Brandon's legendary giants#Regirock|Brandon's Regirock]].

Drapion's only known move is {{m|Poison Fang}}.}}

===Formerly trained===
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Electabuzz
|type1=Electric
|img=Paul Electabuzz.png
|epnum=DP002
|epname=Two Degrees of Separation!
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Kenta Miyake
|desc=During {{Ash}}'s stay in [[Veilstone City]], Reggie was caring for Paul's {{p|Electabuzz}}, however it was quick to get into a fight with [[Ash's Pikachu]] as the two had been holding a grudge for some time.

When [[Team Galactic]] [[DP069|attempted]] to steal the Veilstone Meteorites, Reggie used Electabuzz to fight off the {{p|Golbat}} that [[Saturn]]'s grunts were using to create a distraction. During the battle, Electabuzz and Pikachu saved each other from sneak attacks and this helped them end their feud. Afterwards Reggie sent Electabuzz back to Paul for his upcoming battle at the [[Pastoria Gym]].}}

It was mentioned in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' that Reggie takes care of [[Paul]]'s other reserve Pokémon as well. Paul had left {{p|Electabuzz}} with Reggie prior to ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' and had taken it back before ''[[DP081|Chim - Charred!]]''.

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

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Weavile
|type1=Dark
|type2=Ice
|img=Paul Weavile.png
|epnum=DP040
|epname=Top-Down Training!
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Paul caught {{p|Weavile}} while he journeyed through [[Hoenn]], [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]]. Weavile made its first appearance in a battle against [[Cynthia's Garchomp]] where it lost, despite the double type-advantage of {{t|Ice}}. Paul sent Weavile out in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'' where it worked with {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} to capture Gliscor. Weavile briefly appeared in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy]]'' as {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}'s sparring partner. Weavile appeared again in ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'' where it went up against [[Ash's Staraptor]] in {{Ash}} and Paul's [[Full Battle]] and lost, despite the type-advantage. In ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]'' it was with Reggie along with Paul's Torterra, Ursaring and Honchkrow, disappointed finding out Paul had lost.

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

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

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

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

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

|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach
|desc=Paul's {{p|Ninjask}} was caught shortly before Paul met {{AP|Chimchar}}, as shown in a flashback in ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]''. It did not appear again until it was used as Paul's fourth Pokémon against Ash in the Lily of the Valley Conference, where it went up against {{AP|Gliscor}}. Taking advantage of its superior speed, it managed to cause substantial damage, while not taking in a single hit. Gliscor was then [[recall]]ed in favor of {{AP|Infernape}}, who eliminated Ninjask with the blast wave from an {{m|Dig|Underground}} {{m|Flare Blitz}} and a successful {{m|Mach Punch}}.

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

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Gliscor
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|img=Paul Gliscor.png
|epnum=DP064
|epname=Riding the Winds of Change!
|vajp=Yūji Ueda
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Paul caught {{p|Gliscor}} in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'' after hearing of its reputation as a powerful Pokémon, causing a lot of trouble along with its pack of Gligar. While easily standing up against {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} and Weavile, it was finally caught by Paul, while Ash was trying to talk with it. Gliscor appeared again in ''[[DP081|Chim - Charred!]]'', in which it was used to battle [[Ash's Gligar]] and won the battle rather easily. Gliscor made a brief appearance in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy]]'' along with Paul's other Pokémon outside of the [[Pokémon Center]] while the [[Team Rocket trio]] took care of [[Paul's Torterra]]. Gliscor has not been seen since.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]'', it was shown to have evolved into Aggron. As Paul's first Pokémon, it went up against {{AP|Pikachu}} in the Lily of the Valley Conference match against Ash. With about even strength, Ash made the decision to switch to {{AP|Infernape}}. After being successfully {{status|burned}} by {{m|Flare Blitz}}, it was knocked out by an exceedingly powerful {{m|Mach Punch}}. It was one of the two Pokémon used by Paul to uncover Ash's strategy, the other being {{p|Gastrodon}}.

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

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Gastrodon
|type1=Water
|type2=Ground
|img=Paul Gastrodon.png
|epnum=DP186
|epname=Familiarity Breeds Strategy!
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc=Paul's {{p|Gastrodon}} was the second Pokémon used against Ash in the Lily of the Valley Conference, going up against {{AP|Staraptor}}. Adapting Ash's tactics from their previous [[Full Battle]]s, Gastrodon was shown to be able to easily keep Staraptor off by creating a [[Counter Shield]] using Muddy Water. Ash then ordered Staraptor to attack, flying just above the ground, only to be caught by Gastrodon's Body Slam. It then fired Water Pulse directly into the air, planning to dodge the attack descending at an increased speed at the last second. Breaking free by using {{m|Close Combat}} on the ground, Staraptor was then hit by a direct Ice Beam and subsequently substituted with {{AP|Buizel}}. It was at this point Paul realized Ash was using the same Pokémon as last time, much to his amused disbelief. As Gastrodon started off with an Ice Beam, Buizel again used his improvised [[Ash's Buizel#Moves improvised|Ice Aqua Jet]], sending Gastrodon flying. Going for another Body Slam from the blast, Buizel countered with an {{m|Ice Punch}}, effectively eliminating Gastrodon.

Gastrodon was one of the two Pokémon used by Paul to uncover Ash's strategy, the other being Aggron.

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

{{anchor|Drapion 2}}{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Drapion
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dark
|img=Paul Drapion.png
|epnum=DP186
|epname=Familiarity Breeds Strategy!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc={{p|Drapion}} was the third Pokémon used in the Lily of the Valley Conference match against Ash where it was sent out after Paul had uncovered his strategy. As a result, Drapion was able to successfully eliminate half of Ash's team ({{AP|Buizel}}, {{AP|Staraptor}}, and {{AP|Torterra}}). After defeating Torterra, it was recalled, making Drapion the only Pokémon Paul recalled during the entire battle. Throughout the battle, Drapion's Toxic Spikes {{status|poison}}ed most of Ash's team, until {{AP|Infernape}}'s improvised {{m|Dig|Underground}} {{m|Flare Blitz}} completely burned them off. Later, Drapion went up against {{AP|Gliscor}} and, after a fierce battle, was finally knocked out after being successfully {{status|burned}} by {{m|Fire Fang}}.

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

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Froslass
|gender=female
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ghost
|img=Paul Froslass.png
|epnum=DP187
|epname=A Real Rival Rouser!
|vajp=Satsuki Yukino
|vaen=Erica Schroeder{{!}}Bella Hudson
|desc={{p|Froslass}} was the fifth Pokémon used by Paul in his battle against Ash in the Lily of the Valley Conference. Going up against [[Ash's Pikachu]], she successfully contained his {{m|Thunderbolt}} with Hail, while also activating her Snow Cloak ability, allowing her to constantly disappear and reappear during the battle. Frustrated with the single-sided attacks, Ash ordered Pikachu to use {{m|Volt Tackle}}. As Pikachu went charging towards the oncoming Froslass and ended up going through causing no damage, it seemed Ash was in trouble. Froslass then fired Ice Shard to finish the battle, which Pikachu dodged for a successful {{m|Iron Tail}}, also breaking up the Hail. Pikachu was then frozen by a subsequent Ice Beam, while Froslass was preparing another Ice Shard. Breaking free with Volt Tackle, Pikachu finally took Froslass out of the match.

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

===Other Pokémon seen in Reggie's care===
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Reggie|Starly|Reggie Starly Bidoof.png|Normal|Flying|disp=Starly (×3)|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Reggie|Bidoof|Reggie Starly Bidoof.png|Normal|disp=Bidoof (×3)|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Reggie|Kricketot|Reggie Kricketot Stunky Budew.png|Bug|disp=Kricketot (×2)|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Reggie|Shinx|Reggie Shinx.png|Electric|disp=Shinx (×2)|link=no}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Reggie|Budew|Reggie Kricketot Stunky Budew.png|Grass|Poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Reggie|Cherubi|Reggie Shinx.png|Grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Reggie|Stunky|Reggie Kricketot Stunky Budew.png|Poison|Dark|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Reggie|Kangaskhan|Reggie Kangaskhan.png|Normal|link=no}} ♀
|}
It is unknown if any of these Pokémon belong to Paul; possibly none of them, given Paul's recruitment methods. Also, Paul may not be the only Trainer Reggie looks after Pokémon for and the above ones may belong to other various Trainers.

==Achievements==
[[File:Reggie Achievements.png|thumb|250px|Reggie's achievements]]
All [[Badge]]s and [[Symbol]]s were obtained prior to ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]''.

===Indigo League Badges===
* {{Badge|Boulder}}
* {{Badge|Cascade}}
* {{Badge|Thunder}}
* {{Badge|Rainbow}}
* {{Badge|Soul}}
* {{Badge|Marsh}}
* {{Badge|Volcano}}
* {{Badge|Earth}}

===Johto League Badges===
* {{Badge|Zephyr}}
* {{Badge|Hive}}
* {{Badge|Plain}}
* {{Badge|Fog}}
* {{Badge|Storm}}
* {{Badge|Mineral}}
* {{Badge|Glacier}}
* {{Badge|Rising}}

===Hoenn League Badges===
* {{Badge|Stone}}
* {{Badge|Knuckle}}
* {{Badge|Dynamo}}
* {{Badge|Heat}}
* {{Badge|Balance}}
* {{Badge|Feather}}
* {{Badge|Mind}}
* {{Badge|Rain}}

===Sinnoh League Badges===
* {{Badge|Coal}}
* {{Badge|Forest}}
* {{Badge|Cobble}}
* {{Badge|Fen}}
* {{Badge|Relic}}
* {{Badge|Mine}}
* {{Badge|Icicle}}
* {{Badge|Beacon}}
[[File:Reggie symbols.png|thumb|250px|Reggie's Symbols]]

===Battle Frontier Symbols===
* [[Noland|Knowledge Symbol]]
* [[Greta|Guts Symbol]]
* [[Tucker|Tactics Symbol]]
* [[Lucy|Luck Symbol]]
* [[Spenser|Spirit Symbol]]
* [[Anabel|Ability Symbol]]
{{-}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{diamond color}}|bordercolor={{diamond color light}}
|de=Max Felder
|ja=柿原徹也 ''[[Tetsuya Kakihara]]''
|en=[[Tom Wayland]]
|ar=عماد فغالي ''Imad Feghaly''
|fi=Petri Hanttu
|it=Alessandro Rigotti
|nl=Sander van der Poel
|es_la=Edson Matus ([[DP066]]-[[DP069]],[[DP186]]-present) Javier Olguín ([[DP128]]-[[DP132]])
|es_eu=David Robles
|pl=Krzysztof Szczerbiński([[DP066]]-[[DP069]],[[DP186]]-present) Waldemar Barwiński ([[DP128]]-[[DP132]])
|he=דור יצחק ''Dor Itskhak''
|pt_br=Yuri Chesman ([[DP066]]-[[DP069]]) Douglas Guedes ([[DP128]]-present)
|hi=नचिकेत दिघे ''{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}}'' (Cartoon Network dub)
}}

==Trivia==
* Reggie is the only character other than {{Ash}} known to have collected [[Symbol|Frontier Symbols]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{diamond color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{diamond color}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| レイジ ''Reiji''
| Possibly from 礼 ''rei'' (courtesy/propriety), as compared to the 信 ''shin'' (trust/confidence) in ''Shinji'' (Paul).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Reggie
| Similar to his Japanese name. Also similar to "Regi", the prefix common to all the names of the [[legendary giants]], the main Pokémon belonging to the one Frontier Brain he couldn't beat.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 진환 ''Jinhwan''
| Shares the character 진 ''jin'' with his younger brother.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese
| 雷司 ''Léisī''
| Sounds similar to ''Reiji''. Shares the character 司 with his younger brother. Also similar to 雷吉 ''Léijí'', the common prefix of the legendary giants.
|}

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{{EpicodePrevNext
|prevcode=DP065
|prevtitle=Sleight of Sand!
|nextcode=DP067
|nexttitle=Crossing the Battle Line!
|series=Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
|colorscheme=Sinnoh}}
{{EpisodeInfobox
|epcode=DP066
|altepcode=EP532
|colorscheme=Sinnoh
|screen=yes
|title_en=Lost Leader Strategy!
|title_ja=ルカリオ！怒りのはどうだん！！
|title_ja_trans=Lucario! Wave Bomb of Anger!!
|broadcast_jp=February 7, 2008
|broadcast_us=July 19, 2008
|en_series=
|en_op=[[We Will Be Heroes]]
|ja_op=[[Together]]
|ja_ed=[[Message of the Wind|風のメッセージ]]
|olmteam=Team Iguchi
|scenario=冨岡淳広
|storyboardn=1
|storyboard=浅田裕二
|directorn=1
|director=浅田裕二
|artn=1
|art=岩根雅明
|morecredits=yes
|epstaffpage=DP061-DP070
|footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|dp|066}}
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSArHsdgve4 Lost Leader Strategy!]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
}}
'''Lost Leader Strategy!''' (Japanese: '''ルカリオ！怒りのはどうだん！！''' ''Lucario! {{tt|Wave Bomb|Aura Sphere}} of Anger!!'') is the 66th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 532nd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on February 7, 2008, and in the United States on July 19, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Just as they reach Veilstone City, Ash and his friends spot a nearby commotion and track it down to the source: Gym Leader Maylene and her Lucario, locked in an intense sparring session! Pikachu and Piplup see Paul's Electabuzz and get in a fight, which is sorted out with the help of Maylene and Paul's pleasant older brother, Reggie, who's taking care of Paul's Pokémon. Something strange is afoot, however: Maylene is cornered by both Lucario and the Gym's students, and she refuses to accept Ash's Gym challenge. The truth is that ever since she was rudely defeated by Paul, she's lost all confidence in herself as a Gym Leader.

When Maylene runs off, Dawn follows her to have a candid one-on-one conversation about her doubts and fears. This encourages Maylene to open up about her own misgivings. Team Rocket spoils the moment by showing up and offering Lucario the chance to join their team instead, but Lucario isn't interested. After Lucario blasts Team Rocket, Dawn reminds Maylene that Lucario still wants to battle together. And now, when Dawn challenges Maylene to a battle, Maylene uncertainly accepts.

Back at Reggie's place, Reggie—an experienced Pokémon breeder—wants to see Ash in action, so he challenges Ash to a friendly match. Dawn and Maylene return just in time to watch as Ash's Turtwig gets the better of Reggie's Bibarel, although Reggie's Swalot then defeats Ash's Staravia. Reggie then brings out his Staraptor, which demonstrates the Brave Bird move while battling against Pikachu. Pikachu wins the round, and Reggie offers to help Ash teach Brave Bird to Staravia. But just as Reggie asks Maylene if she might be interested in battling Ash after all, Dawn steps in and puts her foot down: she's going to have a Gym Battle with Maylene first!

==Plot==
As they arrive at [[Veilstone City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} see a blue sphere of energy flying towards them. They duck and notice multiple spheres coming from one spot, with Ash identifying them as {{m|Aura Sphere}}s. They head to the source, with {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} leading the way. A blast destroys a portion of a fence, which the group uses as an observation point. Inside, {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} watch as a [[Maylene|pink-haired woman]] dodges an oncoming {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}. Ash, having [[M08|encountered a Lucario before]], is thrilled to see it and checks his [[Pokédex]] as Lucario battles the woman. She dodges the Pokémon's attacks and even kicks an Aura Sphere back to Lucario, the Pokémon standing aside and dodging the attack. Ash is awed while {{an|Brock}} fills {{an|Dawn}} in on what Aura Spheres are and how they're connected to [[aura]]. Lucario prepares a {{m|Bone Rush}}, which the woman anticipates, somersaulting and dodging multiple strikes. The Bone Rush eventually fades mid-strike as Dawn notices the battling being too intense for {{pkmn|training}}.

Suddenly, {{m|Thunder|an electric attack}} strikes near Ash and his friends, tossing Piplup face-down onto the field as Pikachu defends Piplup. An {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} comes out from behind a tree snickering, Pikachu shocked at who the adversary is, apparently recognizing it. Ash and his friends notice as Piplup rushes towards Electabuzz, Pikachu following. Piplup headbutts Electabuzz right in the chest, but it repulses the Penguin Pokémon, making it crash into Pikachu. Both Pikachu and Piplup are angry and get into a hand-to-hand brawl with Electabuzz. While attempting to stop the fight, Ash and his friends wind up getting shocked. The woman and Lucario stop sparring and notice the situation, Lucario launching an Aura Sphere into the fiasco, stopping the battle and dazing the Pokémon. She rushes up to them and apologizes for Lucario's rough action, but Lucario shrugs it off. A [[Reggie|purple-haired man]] comes up to help, identifying [[Maylene]], who in turn identifies him as [[Reggie]]. Electabuzz tries to sneak away, but Reggie catches the Pokémon, Electabuzz turning around and laughing sheepishly. Ash suggests that maybe the Electabuzz is [[Paul]]'s, which Pikachu confirms. Maylene and Reggie take note of the comment and Reggie identifies Pikachu as one that can use {{m|Volt Tackle}}. He formally introduces himself and mentions that he is Paul's older brother, surprising Ash and his friends, as well as confirming that the Electabuzz is indeed Paul's and that he leaves some of {{cat|Paul's Pokémon|his Pokémon}} with Reggie to train since he's a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|breeder}}. After formal introductions, Ash brings up his goal for a [[Gym]] battle and asks if Paul has already won a [[Badge]] in Veilstone. Reggie mentions that Paul defeated Maylene, pointing her as the [[Gym Leader]]. Ash formally asks for a Gym battle, but she declines, which causes Lucario to blast her with an Aura Sphere. Reggie explains why Lucario is upset at Maylene for wanting to give up and is simply trying to help her out. {{TRT}} eavesdrops nearby and plans to steal the powerful Lucario.

Maylene gets up after Lucario's attack as a group of {{tc|Black Belt}}s meets her, displeased at her complaints. Reggie mentions that despite being well respected as a battler, her short reign as Gym Leader is causing her to have doubts about her fighting abilities. Maylene continues to plead as Lucario launches another Aura Sphere, which Maylene blocks without looking. Reggie confronts her, asking if what Paul said upset her. Ash asks what happened, and Reggie fills Ash in regarding what happened in Paul's battle against Maylene.

The [[Veilstone Gym]] is a {{type|Fighting}} Gym, and therefore Paul brought {{type|Flying}} Pokémon to use {{t|Flying|type advantage}}. Reggie explains that Paul's {{TP|Paul|Murkrow}} had recently [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Honchkrow}}, who managed to take out Maylene's {{p|Meditite}} and {{p|Machoke}} in no time. When Maylene brought out Lucario, Paul used a {{TP|Paul|Magmar}} as Lucario is part {{type|Steel}}, it was defeated just as quickly by Magmar's {{type|Fire}} moves. Maylene acknowledges her poor performance and lack of sync with her Pokémon and says that Paul calling her the weakest Leader he has ever fought after the battle was true. Reggie admits that Paul always had a cruel streak, but Maylene is upset at the memory and runs off, Lucario starting to follow but stopping. Reggie offers to console Maylene and apologizes to Ash about the situation. Brock suggests to find another Gym for the time being but Dawn steps forward and offers to talk to Maylene instead. Lucario leads Dawn and Piplup to the location as Ash wonders what her plan is.

Maylene tries to meditate near a river as she senses Lucario. However, seeing Dawn gets her attention. Back at Reggie's home, he feeds Pikachu and {{AP|Chimchar}} while talking to Ash and Brock about Maylene's doubts about being a Gym Leader, something Brock [[Pewter Gym|is familiar with]]. Dawn talks with Maylene about her similar feelings, having suffered [[DP049|two]] [[DP061|previous]] [[Pokémon Contest]] letdowns recently which have led to her taking a break for a while. While Piplup exercises and swims, both continue to share their similar doubts, how Dawn may tie down Ash's progress and Maylene letting down Lucario. Team Rocket, eavesdropping the whole time, reveal themselves and recite their {{motto}}, wanting Lucario. Maylene gets ready to battle, as with Lucario.

Meanwhile, Reggie pets Chimchar, remembering it as Paul's former. Reggie asks how Ash tolerates Paul's [[rival|rivalry]] and brutal training tactics, which angers him and wanting to be one with his Pokémon. Reggie looks forward to a battle between Ash and Paul. While Team Rocket tries to sway Lucario to join, the Pokémon simply prepares a Bone Rush and sends them flying. Maylene thanks Lucario as Dawn realizes Lucario only wants to battle. Dawn asks for a battle with Maylene as she agrees, Lucario also pleased.

Meanwhile, Reggie asks Ash to battle, wanting to evaluate him as a rival. Ash plans a three-on-three battle, similar to [[DP003|the one Ash and Paul had]], and Ash and {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}} rush out. Reggie notes Chimchar is far happier now that it ever was with Paul as Brock notices that on top of the fireplace mantle are a complete collection of framed Badges from [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]] and six of the seven [[Symbol]]s from the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III|Kanto Battle Frontier}}. The Frontier Symbols frame is notably missing the [[Battle Pyramid]]'s Brave Symbol. Brock asks if they're Paul's, but Reggie says they're actually his. Dawn and Maylene arrive in time to watch the battle begin. Ash brings out {{AP|Gligar}}, which comes down on Ash's head. Ash asks Gligar to watch. Ash summons {{AP|Turtwig}} as the first as Reggie summons {{p|Bibarel}}. Turtwig fires {{m|Energy Ball}}, but Bibarel uses {{m|Super Fang}} to negate the attack before using {{m|Secret Power}} to consume Turtwig. Due to the grassy field, the effect puts Turtwig to {{status|sleep}}. Bibarel sends Turtwig flying with {{m|Take Down}}, but it wakes Turtwig. Bibarel charges with Super Fang, but Turtwig dodges and uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Ash mentions his inspiration from [[Gardenia]]'s {{p|Turtwig}} at the [[Eterna Gym]] as Turtwig prepares another Energy Ball. Bibarel fires {{m|Ice Beam}}, but Turtwig jumps to dodge and launches the supereffective Energy Ball, [[fainting|knocking out]] Bibarel.

Reggie recalls Bibarel while Turtwig happily latches onto Ash's arm. Ash gets the first win as Dawn mentions his consistent training for Energy Ball. Lucario notices Maylene watching Ash's battle skill intently. Reggie summons {{p|Swalot}} as Ash recalls Turtwig, checking his Pokédex before sending out {{AP|Staravia}}. Staravia launches {{m|Quick Attack}}, but Swalot absorbs it and uses {{m|Stockpile}}, gaining size and power. Ash repeats Quick Attack, and Swalot repeats Stockpile. Brock notices the pattern and predicts the outcome. Staravia switches to {{m|Aerial Ace}}, but Swalot uses {{m|Spit Up}} to unleash the energy, striking Staravia. Swalot returns to normal size as Staravia recovers and uses Aerial Ace. Swalot shoots the Starling Pokémon down with {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, and Ash catches Staravia from the fall, giving the win to Reggie.

Reggie compliments Ash's Staravia and offers to demonstrate a [[move]]. Reggie summons {{p|Staraptor}}, stunning Staravia as Ash checks his Pokédex while knowing that is Staravia's evolved form. Ash has Staravia watch as Pikachu takes the lead. Pikachu fires {{m|Thunderbolt}} as Staraptor dodges and charges with {{m|Brave Bird}}. Pikachu tries to spin-dodge past, but Staraptor extends its wing and strikes Pikachu, knocking it down and hitting with the full attack. Staraptor flies away as sparks emit from both Pokémon taking damage. Staraptor charges with {{m|Steel Wing}} as Pikachu uses {{m|Iron Tail}} to jump and dodge. Pikachu comes down with Volt Tackle as Staraptor uses {{m|Wing Attack}} to counter. Both attacks land and Pikachu lands, shaken but standing. Staraptor took the full hit and hits the ground, unable to battle. Ash wins the match. Reggie recalls Staraptor as the two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s thank each other. Ash knows that Brave Bird was the move demonstrated, and Reggie offers to teach it to Staravia, which Ash and Staravia agree to. Reggie asks Maylene to reconsider the match between her and Ash, but Dawn objects as she asked for a Gym Battle first, shocking everyone else. The episode ends as Dawn prepares for her first ever Gym Battle, which may hopefully help both Maylene and Dawn regain their shattered confidence.

==Major events==
[[File:Paul Cobble Badge.png|thumb|220px|Paul holding the Cobble Badge]]
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Veilstone City]] and meet [[Maylene]], the local [[Gym Leader]].
* Ash and his friends meet [[Reggie]], [[Paul]]'s brother and a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} who takes care of {{cat|Paul's Pokémon}}.
* Reggie reveals some events that happened to Paul:
** Paul's {{p|Murkrow}} [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}.
** Paul {{pkmn2|caught}} a {{TP|Paul|Magmar}}, replacing his {{AP|Chimchar}}.
** Paul defeated Maylene and earned the {{Badge|Cobble}}.
* Ash has a {{pkmn|battle}} with Reggie and wins.
* Reggie promises to help Ash to teach his {{AP|Staravia}} to use {{m|Brave Bird}}.
* {{an|Dawn}} decides to have a [[Gym]] battle with Maylene to rebuild Maylene's confidence.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Maylene]]
* [[Reggie]]
* [[Connally]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Paul's Magmar]]

=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Maylene|Lucario}})
* {{p|Honchkrow}} ({{OP|Paul|Honchkrow}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Maylene]]
* [[Paul]] (flashback)
* [[Reggie]]
* [[Connally]]
* {{tc|Black Belt|Veilstone Gym assistants}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Gligar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gligar}})
* {{p|Electabuzz}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}})
* {{p|Honchkrow}} ({{OP|Paul|Honchkrow}}; newly evolved; flashback)
* {{p|Magmar}} ({{OP|Paul|Magmar}}; new; flashback)
* {{p|Machoke}} ([[Maylene]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Meditite}} ([[Maylene]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Maylene|Lucario}})
* {{p|Swalot}} ([[Reggie]]'s)
* {{p|Bibarel}} ([[Reggie]]'s)
* {{p|Staraptor}} ([[Reggie]]'s)
* {{p|Starly}} (×3; under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Bidoof}} (×3; under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Cherubi}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Shinx}} (×2; under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Kricketot}} (×2; under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Budew}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)
* {{p|Stunky}} (under [[Reggie]]'s care)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Ambipom}}
* [[Together]], [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]], and [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]] are used as background music in this episode.
* {{an|Dawn}} narrates the preview for the [[DP067|next episode]].
* [[Rachael Lillis]], who previously voiced {{an|Misty}} and [[Jessie]] among others when the show was dubbed by [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]], returns to the {{pkmn|animated series}} in this episode as the voice of [[Maylene]]. This makes her the first main cast member to return to the series since the voice change.
* The {{OBP|Lucario|M08}} who appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' is referenced through {{Ash}}'s enthusiasm upon seeing [[Maylene's Lucario]], Ash's knowledge on some things about it like its name and {{m|Aura Sphere|its move}}, and [[Jessie]]'s offering a bar of chocolate to it.
* This episode first aired in Japan one week after the release of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', which features {{SSB|Lucario}} as an unlockable playable character. A similar event happened with ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'', which aired in the dub four days before the release of the {{TCG|Furious Fists}} TCG expansion; it featured [[M Lucario-EX (Furious Fists 55)|Mega Lucario]] and {{TCG ID|Furious Fists|Korrina|95}} as a Supporter card.
** This episode also aired in North America four months after the release of ''Brawl''; though the Lucario in that game is based on the one from ''Lucario and the Mystery of Mew'', evident by its Japanese voice actor being the same, [[Bill Rogers]] voiced Lucario in English in place of [[Sean Schemmel]], and also voices Maylene's Lucario in this episode.
* This episode marks the [[List of moves by animated series debut|animated series debut]] of {{m|Bone Rush}}, despite the [[move]] having existed since [[Generation II]].

===Errors===
* While {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} is attempting to flee from [[Reggie]] after the fight, it is sneaking over the tree, but in the next shot, it is sneaking behind the tree, closer to the fence.
* While {{an|Dawn}} is talking to [[Maylene]] near the river, {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}} is behind her in one scene, but in the next shot, it disappears. Afterwards, Lucario reappears behind Maylene.
* When {{AP|Pikachu}} uses {{m|Volt Tackle}}, the drawing of Pikachu surrounded by electricity comes out lower than the drawing of Pikachu without the electricity, making it appear as though there are two Pikachu, with one cancelling out the other.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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DP065

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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|dp|065}}
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d1JfNLO5WI Sleight of Sand!]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
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'''Sleight of Sand!''' (Japanese: '''パチリスはカバルドンの口の中！？''' ''Pachirisu is in {{tt|Kabaldon|Hippowdon}}'s Mouth!?'') is the 65th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 531st episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on January 31, 2008, and in the United States on July 12, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

There's still a desert to cross before Ash can reach Veilstone City and the next Gym, but our heroes decide to let their Pokémon out to play in the sand. Pachirisu is right on top of a Hippowdon that surfaces from underground, and it falls right into Hippowdon's mouth! Hippowdon burrows back beneath the surface, so the chase is on to catch up with it as it pops in and out of the sand. Along the way, the gang runs into the Hippopotas they rescued a while ago. Is this Hippopotas looking for Hippowdon too?

Team Rocket is after Hippowdon too, but it'll take more than just a net to reel in a Pokémon this big and heavy. Unfortunately for everyone, the other Team Rocket, Butch and Cassidy, show up with a giant robot that ought to do the trick. Butch and Cassidy are out to grab a Hippowdon for Professor Nanba, but Jessie and James refuse to be outdone. It's not long before Jessie takes the controls of her mecha Slowbro and starts to slug it out with Butch and Cassidy's robot!

Ash and his friends try to lead Hippowdon to safety while the villains are distracted. Pachirisu is freed and Hippowdon wrecks Butch and Cassidy's robot with Hyper Beam, but then our heroes are caught between both Team Rocket teams! Hippopotas uses Yawn to put all the criminals to sleep, then joins forces with Hippowdon to send Jessie, James, Butch, and Cassidy far, far away. Now Hippopotas is happily reunited with Hippowdon and Pachirisu is back where it belongs!

==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} are walking through a desert on the way to Ash's next Gym battle in [[Veilstone City]]. Ash happily jumps down a hill and releases his {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} so they can play in the sand. Dawn and Brock both join him and let out their Pokémon as well. As they are playing, the sand rumbles up and a {{p|Hippowdon}} emerges from under the ground and lifts {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} up on his back. Dawn looks him up on her [[Pokédex]] as Pachirisu climbs up to Hippowdon's head, and then Hippowdon yawns and Pachirisu falls into his mouth. Hippowdon {{m|Dig}}s back underground with Pachirisu still inside his mouth. As Ash and {{ashfr}} quickly run after, they end up being too late and the Hippowdon is gone. Ash and Brock try digging in the sand but {{AP|Pikachu}} points out a huge cloud of sand in the distance. {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} run towards the big cloud of sand while Ash and his friends recall their Pokémon into their {{i|Poké Ball}}s. {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} appears out of one of Hippowdon's holes on his left side and is happy to see Pikachu and Piplup. Dawn quickly commands Pachirisu to get out of the hole. Pachirisu tries to wiggle free, but it finds out it's stuck and Hippowdon again digs underground taking Pachirisu with it.

Meanwhile, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} are digging a hole in the sand, trying to make their next trap, but the sand keeps falling back down and filling up their hole. Hippowdon appears from underneath {{TRT}} and blows sand out of one his holes. The sand blows Team Rocket into the sky and they fall into the sand somewhere in the distance. Shortly after, Ash and his friends arrive as Team Rocket watch from the distance. Dawn commands Pachirisu to use {{m|Discharge}} but nothing happens, while Ash commands Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} and again nothing happens. Brock explains that Hippowdon is a {{type|Ground}} Pokémon, so {{type|Electric}} moves won't have any effect. Hippowdon once again digs underground taking Pachirisu with him once again. [[Jessie]] asks who that Pokémon was and [[James]] searches though some cards and finds out he was a Hippowdon. {{TRT}} plans on capturing Hippowdon, seeing as Pikachu's Thunderbolt had no effect on him, and they plan to steal Pikachu afterward.

Ash and his friends try to find Hippowdon, but instead, {{OBP|Hippopotas|recurring}} appears from under the ground, and is very friendly. Ash realizes he might have been the Hippopotas they saved from a [[DP044|previous episode]]. Hippowdon emerges from the ground and Hippopotas happily walks towards him. Pachirisu appears from Hippowdon's nose this time, and Hippowdon attempts to blow Pachirisu from his nose. This action just seems to anger him and he escapes to underground once more. Ash, his friends, and Hippopotas run towards Hippowdon and Hippopotas becomes really sad. Hippopotas really misses Hippowdon, so Ash lifts Hippopotas onto his shoulders and vows to reunite him with his old friend. Meanwhile, we see Team Rocket in a tree with binoculars searching for Hippowdon. They spot him and James takes out an RPG and fires a net at Hippowdon, capturing him. Team Rocket tries to steal Hippowdon but are unable to because he's too heavy. Ash and his friends catch Team Rocket in the act. Suddenly a {{p|Rhyhorn}} [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|robot]] appears from underground with a big Team Rocket "R" symbol on it.

[[File:Butch Cassidy motto DP.png|thumb|left|220px|Butch and Cassidy performing their new motto]]
Out of the robot, [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] jump out and do their {{motto}} with a {{p|Shuckle}}. Jessie, James, Butch and Cassidy quickly begin insulting one another. Butch's and [[Dr. Namba]]'s names keep getting mispronounced. Butch and Cassidy say they are there on orders from [[Dr. Namba]] to capture Hippowdon so he may analyze the sand. The four Team Rocket members keep arguing as Ash quickly commands {{AP|Turtwig}} to use {{m|Razor Leaf}} to cut the net and they free Hippowdon. He escapes underground again as Butch, Cassidy, Ash and his friends quickly go after him--Butch and Cassidy in their robot and Ash and his friends on foot.

Ash and his friends hear Hippowdon but he's also being followed by Butch and Cassidy in their giant robot. A claw reaches out of the robot towards Hippowdon but Ash commands Pikachu to use Thunderbolt to stop the claw. Once more, Ash commands Pikachu to use Thunderbolt and it hits the robot, but it has no effect. Ash, his friends, and Hippowdon quickly run from the robot but suddenly fall into a very big hole in the sand. Jessie, James and Meowth are above them in their [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|balloon]] and they do their motto. Jessie and James fire some sort of a plunger on a rope that captures Hippowdon and starts pulling him up into the air, but Ash and his friends grab onto it. Butch and Cassidy see this and fires a horn from the robot into the balloon and it pierces right through it, sending Jessie, James, Meowth, Ash, his friends, and Hippowdon falling to the ground. Butch and Cassidy yet again try to use a big claw from their robot to grab a hold of Hippowdon but Jessie, James and Meowth appear in a big {{p|Slowbro}} robot and break the claw. The two Team Rocket groups quickly begin to battle with their robots and arguing once again. As this is going on, Ash and his friends start running away with Hippowdon again. Jessie and James see this and fires Slowbro's tail as a rocket into Butch and Cassidy's robot, but it has no effect. Butch and Cassidy again fire a horn rocket into the Slowbro robot and it drills though the robot and it explodes. The blast sends Ash, his friends, and Hippowdon flying into the air, and as Hippowdon falls onto the ground, Pachirisu falls out of his mouth and is reunited with Dawn and Piplup. Hippowdon is angered and fires a {{m|Hyper Beam}} at the Rhyhorn robot, making it completely fall apart.

After Butch, Cassidy, Jessie, James and Meowth recover, Cassidy sends out {{p|Granbull}} and Butch sends out {{p|Shuckle}}. Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and it attacks Granbull right away. James sends out {{TP|James|Carnivine}}. Cassidy commands Granbull to use {{m|Fire Fang}} but Jessie commands her Seviper to {{m|Wrap}} itself around Granbull, thus stopping its attack. Cassidy commands Granbull to use {{m|Bite}} and Jessie commands the same attack with her Seviper and both attacks hit. James commands Carnivine to use {{m|Bullet Seed}} on Shuckle and it hits as well. Butch commands Shuckle to use {{m|Sludge Bomb}} but Carnivine ends up dodging and it hits Hippowdon. Ash sees this and commands Pikachu to use Thunderbolt and it hits Shuckle. Dawn commands her Piplup to use {{m|Bubble Beam}} and it hits Carnivine. Hippowdon is now angered and it charges at Team Rocket hitting Shuckle and Carnivine with {{m|Double-Edge}} sending both Pokémon at their respectful owners. Hippopotas uses {{m|Yawn}} which makes Team Rocket, Butch, Cassidy, and their Pokémon fall asleep. It follows it up by using {{m|Sandstorm}} which blows all Team Rocket members and their Pokémon into a group next to each other, while Hippowdon uses a Hyper Beam and makes them blast off.

Hippowdon and Hippopotas are finally reunited and Ash and his friends are very happy for them as the two play. Jessie, James, and Meowth are hanging from a tree angry at Butch and Cassidy. Butch and Cassidy are buried with the top half of their bodies in sand, and as they free themselves they are angry at Jessie, James and Meowth. Both teams vow their revenge as the episode ends with Dr. Namba yelling at Cassidy for pronouncing his name wrong again.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter the {{OBP|Hippopotas|recurring|wild Hippopotas}} again.
* {{an|Dawn}} meets [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] for the first time.
* Butch is revealed to own a {{p|Shuckle}} while Cassidy is revealed to own a {{p|Granbull}}.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Hippowdon}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Cassidy]]
* [[Butch]]
* [[Dr. Namba]] (on the phone)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gligar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gligar}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Shuckle}} ([[Butch]]'s)
* {{p|Granbull}} ([[Cassidy]]'s)
* {{p|Hippopotas}} ({{OBP|Hippopotas|recurring|anime}}; male)
* {{p|Hippowdon}} (male; debut)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Munchlax}}
** Pokémon senryū: あさひるばん　たべるかねるか　ゴンベかな ''Asa hiru ban, taberu kaneru ka, Gonbe kana?'' "Morning, noon, and night, still it's eating all the while, could it be {{tt|Gonbe|Munchlax}}?"
* This is the only physical appearance of [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] in {{aniseries|DP}}, as well as their last appearance as members of [[Team Rocket]].
* This episode marks the final appearance of [[Dr. Namba]] in the series to date.
* This episode marks the final time {{an|Professor Oak}} composes a Pokémon senryū at the end of [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]. In future episodes, he will instead set a multiple choice question for the viewer. He would only return composing senryū at the start of {{aniseries|BW}}.
* This episode features three running gags with Team Rocket members repeatedly butchering a name, with Jessie's inability to say "{{p|Hippopotas}}", Butch and Cassidy's inability to say "[[Dr. Namba|Namba]]", and everyone's inability to properly get Butch's name right.
** This is also the first time every Team Rocket member from each trio says Namba's name wrong, resulting in Namba calling each member on the phone each time, including at the very end of the episode.
* This is the last episode until ''[[XY078|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'' to feature a {{wp|cold open}}ing.
* This is one of the few episodes since [[EP146|his debut]] in which [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear (not counting ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'').
* [[Ash's Gligar]] has been added to the ending theme to reflect the events of [[DP064|the previous episode]].
* Butch and Cassidy now have a new {{motto}}. Once again, it is a variation on Jessie and James's motto, this time mimicking their {{DL|Team Rocket motto|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Sinnoh motto}}.
* The dub name of this episode comes from the term "{{wp|Sleight of hand}}".
* Butch and Cassidy blast off along with [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}.
* Butch [[Breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] by saying, "Those dummies put up with this every week?"

===Errors===


===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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Pokédex

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:''Zukan redirects here. For Japanese figures named after the Pokédex, see [[Pokémon Zukan figures]]. For the guidebook localized as Pokémon Zukan in English media, see [[An Illustrated Book of POCKET MONSTERS]].''
:''Dex and DEX redirect here. For the [[Pokémon Masters EX]] feature, see [[Dex (Masters)]]. For the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] expansion abbreviated as DEX, see [[Dark Explorers (TCG)]].
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[[File:Pokédex logo.png|thumb|250px|Pokédex logo]]
The '''Pokédex''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{ruby|図鑑|ずかん}}''' ''Pokédex''<ref>The 2026 guidebook ポケモン公式ぜんこく図鑑 1996-2026 by [[OVERLAP]] is translated as ''Official Pokémon National Pokédex 1996–2026'' on the Japanese book cover.</ref> or ''Pokémon Zukan''<ref>The URL in the Japanese Pokédex website uses "Zukan", along with older Pokédex toy merchandise spelling it as Pokémon Zukan on the packaging .</ref>, literally ''Pokémon {{wp|field guide}}'') is an invaluable tool to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in the [[Pokémon world]]. It gives information about all {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the world that are contained in its database, although it differs in how it acquires and presents information over the different media. However, they are also only given to a few Trainers at a time, generally to the ones that are felt to have exceptional potential and skill. [[Regional Pokédex]]es give information about Pokémon native to a particular [[region]], while the [[National Pokédex]] records information about all known Pokémon. [[Professor Laventon]] is the first known researcher<ref group="lower-alpha">Although the Hisui Pokédex is the earliest specifically known example of a Pokédex, Laventon asserts that "We in the field call such a catalog a Pokédex", suggesting that it is at least a preexisting concept with some broader acceptance.</ref> to have compiled an analog Pokédex in the form of a bound volume, while the digital version of it is a more recent invention created by [[Professor Oak]].

==In the core series games==
[[File:479Rotom-Pokédex.png|thumb|250px|[[Rotom Pokédex]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}]]
The modern Pokédex is a handheld electronic encyclopedia device; one which is capable of recording and retaining information of the various Pokémon of the world. In order to accomplish Professor Oak's goal of a complete Pokémon database, the Pokédex is designed to find and record data on each Pokémon the Trainer meets. Pokémon are added to the Pokédex simply by encountering them in battle or, sometimes, by seeing a picture of the Pokémon. However, detailed entries are not recorded until the player obtains the Pokémon, such as through [[Caught Pokémon|catching]], [[Evolution|evolving]], {{pkmn|breeding}}, {{pkmn2|gift}}s, or [[trade]]s.

===Models===
According to the [[TCG]], the Pokédex models with known names are: HANDY505{{sup/1|RBY}}, HANDY808{{sup/2|GSC}}, HANDY909{{sup/3|FRLG}}, and HANDY910is{{sup/4|DPPt}}.

Handy808, the model used in [[Generation II]], has four modes: New Pokédex Mode, Old Pokédex Mode, A to Z Mode and [[Unown Mode]]. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, while artwork shows a pink Pokédex for girls, the in-game interface does not reflect this.

[[National Mode]] is an upgrade to the Handy909, Handy910is, Hoenn Pokédex{{sup/3|RSE}}, Johto{{sup/4|HGSS}} and Unova Pokédex models.

In {{game4|BWB2W2}}, extra Pokédex skins could be downloaded through the [[Pokémon Global Link]]. There were a total of seven downloadable skins, but only a maximum of five skins were made available for each gender of the {{player}}:

{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 3px solid #{{unova color dark}}; text-align: center;"
|-
| Unova Starters (red for male players, pink for female players)
|-
| Kanto Starters (red for male players, pink for female players)
|-
| Hugh Style{{sup/5|B2W2}}
|-
| Bianca Style
|-
| Cheren Style
|}

In {{g|X and Y}}, the Pokédex is card-shaped and has a holographic center that is visible when the two ends are separated. It has access to [[Kalos]]' [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Central, Coastal and Mountain Pokédex]]es. Kalos' Pokédex was the last to receive a National Pokédex upgrade.

In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, the Pokédex consists of a device specially-designed to be inhabited by a {{p|Rotom}}, an innovation that gives the Pokédex its own personality and is intended as a new way for humans and Pokémon to communicate. The [[Rotom Dex]] is a rare model even in [[Alola]]. It was developed by [[Clemont]]. In Addition to an entire regional Pokédex, the Rotom Pokédex also contains a listing of Pokémon per an island.

In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the Pokédex is an application [[Sonia]] installs in the player's [[Rotom Phone]] after she is met for the first time. Additionally, when the player first arrives in the [[Isle of Armor]] or [[Crown Tundra]], a {{tc|doctor}} will install the [[regional Pokédex]] for that area on the player's Rotom Phone. The phone case can be seen coming in different colors, although the player's case will be orange.

In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the Pokédex visually and functionally works how it did in Diamond and Pearl, though the interface was changed for optimization on a single screen rather than the Nintendo DS's dual-screen layout.

In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, due to taking place in the past, the [[Hisui]] Pokédex appears to be the least advanced out of all current Pokédex models, simply being a book rather than an electronic device. The Pokédex has its own set of [[Unown Research Notes|research notes]] focusing on {{p|Unown}} acting as a separate page. The Pokédex could also be split into each of Hisui's five sub-regions. The Pokédex's appearance will change and appear damaged the more entries that are filled out. Additionally, the player's [[Rank (Galaxy Team)|rank]] is tracked on the book's cover.

The [[Paldea]] regional Pokédex takes on the appearance of a digital bookshelf, with the Pokémon's entries being books. It is another app for the player's [[Rotom Phone]]. Seeing the Pokémon creates a blank covered book and registering them as captured gives a photographic cover to the book. Pokémon entries adjacent to seen Pokémon are shown as blank spaces, but can be selected to reveal a silhouette and the location of the Pokémon. This particular iteration of the Pokédex was invented by [[Jacq]]. The player can change the phone case of their Rotom Phone and the aesthetic of the Pokédex app and map will reflect this.

In {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, the [[Rotom Phone]] makes its third appearance with the Pokédex being an app like in the previous versions.

===List of Pokémon===
The list design has varied between [[generation]]s:

* From [[Generation I]] to [[Generation III]], and from {{LGPE}} onwards, the Pokédex list is displayed as a single page.
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the Pokédex list is displayed in the top screen.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|Pokémon HeartGold, SoulSilver}}, {{pkmn|X and Y|X, and Y}}, the top screen displays the Pokémon entry and bottom screen displays the Pokédex list.
* In {{game4|BWB2W2}}, the list is displayed on the right side of both screens with the selected Pokémon's sprite occupying the left side of the bottom screen.
* In {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Pokémon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire}}, {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, the Pokédex list is displayed in the bottom screen.

In several [[core series]] games, simply pressing A on a Pokémon listed in the Pokédex opens its Pokédex entry. In Generation I, this is known as the "Data" option. In some games, this is known as "Details" or "See Details".

In [[Generation I]]'s Pokédex, the entries are simple and each individual section can be accessed directly from the listing. From [[Generation II]] onwards, selecting a Pokémon displays the entry in a new screen from which the other sections can be selected.

The number of caught and seen Pokémon is displayed together with the list of Pokémon. From {{g|Sun and Moon}} onwards, it also displays the total percentage of Pokédex completion. The player can also scan QR codes to add Pokémon they haven't encountered yet to the Pokédex, allowing them to check the Pokémon's location.

In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, there is an [[Unown Mode]] available. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the [[Unown Report]] is a Key Item rather than part of the Pokédex. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, the player has the ability to open an [[Unown]] Pokédex by pressing the Y button when the Pokédex's cover is shown.

====Ordering systems====
In each game, the Pokémon are ordered by default in the respective [[regional Pokédex]] order. From [[Generation II]] to [[Generation VI]], the [[National Pokédex]] (which includes all the available Pokémon to date) can be obtained by several means, depending on the game.

From [[Generation II]] onwards, there is the option to list Pokémon in alphabetical order.

From [[Generation III]] onwards, except in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} there is the option to list Pokémon by [[height]] (tallest or smallest), as well as [[weight]] (heaviest or lightest)

In {{g|X and Y}}, the Pokédex is separated into three categories: Central Kalos (the first one unlocked), Coastal Kalos (unlocked by [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] upon entering {{rt|8|Kalos}}), and Mountain Kalos (unlocked by Sina and Dexio in the gate between [[Coumarine City]] and {{rt|13|Kalos}}, after beating [[Ramos]]), and each category has a different icon in the Pokédex menu. The Coastal Pokédex is represented by a blue stripe on the left side of a pentagon, the Central Pokédex is represented by a white stripe down the middle of a pentagon, and the Mountain Pokédex is represented by a red stripe on the right side of a pentagon. The symbol for the National Pokédex is a {{i|Poké Ball}}. In those games, the National Pokédex has color codes used to represent Pokémon introduced in each generation: red for Generation I, yellow for Generation II, green for Generation III, blue for Generation IV, pink for Generation V, and silver for Generation VI.

In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, the Alola Pokédex is divided into several categories, with a section for each of the four main islands of the region.

No Pokémon is found in multiple sections of the Kalos Pokédex, but some are found in multiple sections of the Alola Pokédex.

In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Hisui's features different sections of Pokémon organization by separating them by area or within the entire Hisui region. In this game, a majority of the Pokémon in this Pokédex are shared with the Pokédex in Platinum, as both games take place in the Sinnoh Region.

====Search and additional lists====
In the [[Generation I]] [[core series]] games, there was no search function, although it was possible to search Pokémon in the {{OBP|Pokédex|Stadium}} from the {{g|Stadium series}}.

The search function available in all core series from [[Generation II]] onwards, except in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} there are separate lists of Pokémon instead of a search function. From Generation II to V, it was only possible to search for Pokémon that have been caught; in [[Generation VI]], the ability to search for Pokémon that are not caught was added.

From [[Generation II]] onwards, except in FireRed and LeafGreen, it is possible to search Pokémon by [[type]]. In FireRed and LeafGreen, there are lists of Pokémon by type.

In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, as well as Generations {{gen|V}}-{{gen|VII}}, it is possible to search Pokémon by [[List of Pokémon by color|color]]. In FireRed and LeafGreen, there are lists of Pokémon by color.

In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, and from [[Generation IV]] onwards, it is possible to search Pokémon by the first letter of the name.

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen only, there are lists of Pokémon according to their [[List of Pokémon by habitat|habitat]].

From [[Generation IV]] to {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, it is possible to search Pokémon by [[List of Pokémon by shape|shape]].

In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, it is possible to search Pokémon from either [[Kanto]] or [[Johto]].

In {{B2W2}}, after defeating [[Cheren]] for the first time, [[Bianca]] will upgrade the player's Pokédex with the [[Habitat List]], showing which Pokémon the player has already seen in the selected location, either normally, by finding in the water or via fishing rod (the latter two available later). If all Pokémon available in that place that are available via one of these three ways are seen (such as {{p|Purrloin}} and {{p|Patrat}} for tall grass on {{rt|19|Unova}}), the reference to the location in such way is marked with a [[Poké Ball]]-like stamp; after catching all Pokémon that are found via one of these three ways in current place, it gets marked with a colored Poké Ball-like stamp. It is not possible to use the Search Function in the Habitat List mode of the Pokédex.

In {{g|X and Y}}, only the currently set form of a Pokémon will be considered by the Pokédex when sorting and searching. All other forms will be ignored, and the form setting will not change to make the Pokémon match the search criteria. If the form is changed in the entry and the Pokémon either no longer matches the search criteria or belongs in a different place in the list, its entry will vanish or move according to its new form.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, there is also an option to search for Pokémon whose [[Mega Evolution]] form or {{shiny}} appearance have been registered. From this game onwards, all forms of a Pokémon registered will be taken in account when sorting and searching, even if they aren't the currently set form.

In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, it is possible to search for Pokémon whose [[Alolan form]] has been seen.

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, the search/sorting function is only available in the Alola Pokédex proper, not in the Melemele, Akala, Ula'ula, and Poni Island Pokédexes.


===Entries===
{{main|Pokédex entry}}

A Pokédex entry typically describe a Pokémon in only two or three sentences. They may give background information on the habitat or activities of a Pokémon in the wild or other information on the Pokémon's history or anatomy. Pokédex entries also include height, weight, [[cry]], [[footprint]] (prior to [[Generation VI]]), location, other forms, and a picture of the Pokémon.

===Evaluation===
There are various mechanisms to evaluate the number of Pokémon in the Pokédex. These mechanisms will display a quote relating to the number of Pokémon seen or caught, often including a hint to the player of how to progress.

In all games in which [[Professor Oak]] appears, he will evaluate the player's Pokédex according to the number of Pokémon they have caught. In games which feature the [[National Pokédex]], Oak's evaluation takes this into account, but in a different way according to the game:
* In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Oak gives specific quotes according to the number of Pokémon caught in the regional Pokédex, and a general quote according to whether they have completed the National Pokédex or not
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Oak will only comment on the National Pokédex, according to the number of Pokémon caught
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Oak will comment on both the regional and National Pokédexes, according to the number of Pokémon caught

In the [[Hoenn]]-based games, [[Professor Birch]] will evaluate the player's Pokédex:
* In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, Birch comments on the regional Pokédex, according to the number of Pokémon caught, but only after [[Wally]] catches a {{p|Ralts}}. He will also give the number of Pokémon caught in the National dex, after it is obtained
* In {{game|Emerald}}, it works the same as {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, except that Birch will start to evaluate after the player gets the [[PokéNav]]
* In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Birch will comment on the regional Pokédex according to the number of Pokémon seen, and the national Pokédex according to the number caught

In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, as well as Oak evaluating the National dex as noted above, [[Professor Rowan]] will also evaluate the regional dex according to the number seen.

In {{game4|BWB2W2}}, [[Professor Juniper]] will evaluate the regional Pokédex according to both seen and caught Pokémon, while [[Cedric Juniper]] will evaluate the National Pokédex.

In {{g|X and Y}}, [[Professor Sycamore]] will evaluate all three regional Pokédexes according to seen Pokémon, and the National Pokédex according to caught Pokémon.

In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, the [[Rotom Pokédex]] itself will evaluate according to the number of Pokémon seen in each of the four islands as well as in [[Alola]] as a whole.

In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the [[Rotom Phone]] itself will evaluate according to the number of Pokémon seen in the main area of Galar, the [[Isle of Armor]], and the [[Crown Tundra]].

===Completion===
[[File:Diploma RB.png|thumb|Diploma awarded in Red and Blue]]
Completing the Pokédex is a common goal of Trainers and carries with it much esteem due to its difficulty, which has gradually escalated due to the fact that around 100 new Pokémon are introduced with each new generation. However, this is mitigated to a degree by new features added to the games, such as Wi-Fi and the [[Global Trade System]] in [[Generation IV]], and a less restrictive trading system (between PC boxes instead of only active teams) in [[Generation V]]. The exclusion of event Pokémon as a requirement for completing the Pokédex also makes it possible for people with no access to event distributions to complete the Pokédex.

====Diploma====
[[File:XY National Diploma.png|thumb|left|250px|The diploma awarded for the completion of the [[National Pokédex]] in {{pkmn|X and Y}}]]
{{main|Diploma}}

The in-game rewards are usually a congratulations from the director's avatar and a [[diploma]], usually one for completing the regional Pokédex and one for the National Pokédex. In {{v2|Emerald}}, the player could choose from one of the Johto [[first partner Pokémon]] for completing the Hoenn Dex. The completion of the Pokédex also usually allows the player to upgrade their {{ga|Trainer Card}}.

In Generations I to III, the completion of the regional Pokédex is tracked by how many Pokémon the player has caught. However, in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and {{v2|Platinum}}, the regional Pokédex is tracked simply by how many Pokémon the player has seen. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, though, it again registers only Pokémon that have been caught. In Generation V, though [[Professor Juniper]] originally evaluates the player's regional Pokédex based on the Pokémon the player has seen, they may still only receive a diploma after having caught all regional Pokémon. Completion of the National Pokédex is always based only on the number of Pokémon caught.

=====Displaying the diploma=====
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the diploma will appear on the shelf in the player's bedroom.

In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the diplomas given by the director can be displayed in the player's [[Secret Base]] and can be viewed in the same way as when obtaining it from the director. Other players visiting the secret base cannot see the full image on the diplomas, but instead will view it as an "impressive certificate".

====Oval Charm====
{{main|Oval Charm}}

In {{B2W2}}, once the player has caught all of the Pokémon in the Unova Pokédex, Professor Juniper will give the player an [[Oval Charm]] which increases the chances of finding [[Pokémon Egg]]s at the [[Pokémon Day Care]].

In {{g|X and Y}}, [[Professor Sycamore]] will reward the player with an Oval Charm upon seeing all Pokémon in the Kalos Pokédex, except for {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Mewtwo}}.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, [[Professor Birch]] will reward the player with an [[Oval Charm]] upon seeing all Pokémon in the Hoenn Pokédex, except for {{p|Jirachi}}.

====Shiny Charm====
{{main|Shiny Charm}}

In {{B2W2}}, when the player completes the [[National Pokédex]], [[Professor Juniper]] gives the player a Shiny Charm, which increases the chances of encountering and hatching [[Shiny Pokémon]].

In {{g|X and Y}}, upon completing the National Pokédex, the player will receive a Shiny Charm from [[Professor Sycamore]].

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, should the player complete the National Pokédex, [[Professor Birch]] will also reward the player with a Shiny Charm.

In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]], the game director will reward the player with a Shiny Charm if they complete the [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex]].

In {{LGPE}}, the game director will reward the player with a Shiny Charm if they complete the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex]].

In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], the game director will reward the player with a Shiny Charm if they complete the [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number|Galar Pokédex]].

In [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]], the game director will reward the player with a Shiny Charm if they complete the National Pokédex.

In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], when the player reaches [[Research task (Legends: Arceus)|research level]] 10 for every Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Hisui Pokédex number|Hisui Pokédex]] (including {{p|Arceus}} but excluding other Mythical Pokémon), [[Cyllene]] rewards them with a Shiny Charm.

In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], when the player completes the [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]], they can receive a Shiny Charm from [[Jacq]].

====Other prizes====
In [[Pokémon Emerald]], when the player completes the Hoenn Pokédex, Professor Birch will reward the player with one of the [[Johto first partner Pokémon]] of their choice.

In {{B2W2}}, once all the Pokémon in the Unova Pokédex have been seen, Professor Juniper presents the player a [[Permit]], allowing access to the [[Nature Preserve]].

In [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], completing the Alola Pokédex and speaking to the game director in [[Heahea City]] will reward the player with a Karate Gi (if the player is male) or a Nurse Outfit (if the player is female).

In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], the {{tc|Doctor}} who initially gives the player the [[List of Pokémon by Isle of Armor Pokédex number|Isle of Armor Pokédex]] will give them a [[Mark Charm]] and a [[List of clothing in Pokémon Sword and Shield|Replica Gold Crown]] once they complete it. The Doctor who initially gives the player the [[List of Pokémon by Crown Tundra Pokédex number|Crown Tundra Pokédex]] will give them a [[List of clothing in Pokémon Sword and Shield|Replica State Crown]] once they complete it.

In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], obtaining every Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Hisui Pokédex number|Hisui Pokédex]] (except Mythical Pokémon) is required to complete the final main story [[Task (Legends: Arceus)|mission]], "The Deified Pokémon", allowing the player to go to the [[Hall of Origin]] and encounter {{ga|Arceus}}.

In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], when the player completes the [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]], they can receive a [[Glimmering Charm]] from Jacq. When they complete the [[List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex]], they can receive a Mark Charm from [[Cyrano]].

In [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]], completing the [[List of Pokémon by Lumiose Pokédex number|Lumiose Pokédex]] rewards the player with the [[Title (Legends: Z-A)|title]] "Pokémon Professor", and completing the [[List of Pokémon by Hyperspace Pokédex number|Hyperspace Pokédex]] rewards the player with the title "Hyperspace Pokémon Professor".

===Acquisition===
====Pokédex====
{{ItemAvailability/keyhead|red}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}
| [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] (from [[Professor Oak]] after delivering him his [[Parcel]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}
| {{rt|30|Johto}} (from Professor Oak after obtaining the [[Mystery Egg]] from [[Mr. Pokémon]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
| [[Littleroot Town]] (from [[Professor Birch]] after defeating {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] (from Professor Oak after delivering him his Parcel)
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| [[Sandgem Town]] (from [[Professor Rowan]] after obtaining a [[first partner Pokémon]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{rt|30|Johto}} (from Professor Oak after obtaining the Mystery Egg from Mr. Pokémon)
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| {{DL|Nuvema Town|Juniper Pokémon Lab}} (from [[Professor Juniper]] after battling [[Bianca]] and [[Cheren]] for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[Aspertia City]] (from Bianca after obtaining a first partner Pokémon)
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Aquacorde Town]] (from [[Trevor]] after obtaining a first partner Pokémon)
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| [[Littleroot Town]] (from Professor Birch after defeating Brendan/May for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| [[Iki Town]] (from [[Professor Kukui]] after saving [[Nebby]] at [[Mahalo Trail]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] (from Professor Oak after obtaining a {{OBP|partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| [[Wedgehurst]] (from [[Sonia]] when visiting [[Professor Magnolia]]'s Pokémon Research Lab for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| [[Sandgem Town]] (from Professor Rowan after obtaining a first partner Pokémon)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|LA}}
| [[Jubilife Village]] (from [[Professor Laventon]] after completing {{DL|Task (Legends: Arceus)|Missions|The Basics of Crafting}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| [[Cabo Poco]] (from [[Nemona]] after battling her for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
| [[Vert District]] [[Pokémon Center]] (from the [[Pokémon Center lady|Pokémon Center Clerk]] upon speaking to her for the first time)
|}
|}

====Upgrades====
:''For the [[National Pokédex]] upgrade locations, see [[National Pokédex#Acquisition|National Pokédex → Acquisition]]''
{{ItemAvailability/keyhead|red}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}
| '''[[Unown Mode]]''': [[Ruins of Alph]] (from a {{tc|Scientist}} outside the ruins after catching at least three different {{form|Unown|forms}} of {{p|Unown}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| '''[[Form|Form comparison]]''': [[Canalave City]] (from Professor Rowan's [[Professor's assistant|assistant]] in the [[gate]]) '''[[Foreign Pokédex entries]]''': {{rt|226|Sinnoh}} (from the Meister)
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| '''[[Form|Form comparison]]''': [[Mistralton City]] (from [[Cedric Juniper]] upon passing by the [[Pokémon Center]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| '''[[Habitat List]]''': [[Floccesy Town]] (from Bianca after earning the {{badge|Basic}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| '''Coastal Kalos Pokédex''': {{rt|8|Kalos}} (from [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] upon first entering the route) '''Mountain Kalos Pokédex''': [[Coumarine City]] (from Sina and Dexio in the gate after earning the {{badge|Plant}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| '''[[Rotom Pokédex]]''': {{rt|1|Alola}} (from Professor Kukui at the Pokémon Research Lab on the player's first visit) '''Akala Pokédex''': [[Heahea City]]{{sup/7|SM}}/[[Heahea Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}} (automatically updated by Rotom upon arrival) '''Ula'ula Pokédex''': [[Malie City]] (automatically updated by Rotom upon arrival) '''Poni Pokédex''': [[Seafolk Village]] (automatically updated by Rotom upon arrival)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|IA}}
| '''[[List of Pokémon by Isle of Armor Pokédex number|Isle of Armor Pokédex]]''': [[Fields of Honor|Armor Station]] (from a {{tc|Doctor}} upon arrival)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|CT}}
| '''[[List of Pokémon by Crown Tundra Pokédex number|Crown Tundra Pokédex]]''': [[Slippery Slope|Crown Station]] (from a {{tc|Doctor}} upon arrival)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|TM}}
| '''[[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]]''': [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} (from [[Jacq]] upon meeting [[Briar]] for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ID}}
| '''[[List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex]]''': [[Savanna Biome]] (from [[Cyrano]] upon visiting the [[Terarium]] for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}{{gameabbrev9|MD}}
| '''[[List of Pokémon by Hyperspace Pokédex number|Hyperspace Pokédex]]''': [[Hotel Z]] (from [[Mable]] after visiting [[Hyperspace Lumiose]] for the first time)
|}
|}

===Gallery===
====Interface====
{{incomplete|section|needs=Interface for different types of Pokémon from SM/USUM (such as Legendaries)}}
=====Game Boy and Game Boy Color=====
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! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex RBY.png]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex interface GSC.png]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|RB}}{{color2|FFF|Pokémon Yellow Version|Y}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{johto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|GS}}{{color2|FFF|Pokémon Crystal Version|C}}
|}

=====Game Boy Advance=====
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|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex RS.png|x144px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex E.png|x144px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex FRLG list.png|x144px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|RS}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Emerald Version|E}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FRLG}}
|}

=====Nintendo DS=====
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|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex DP.png|160px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex Pt.png|160px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex HGSS.png|160px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex BW.png|160px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex B2W2.png|160px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|DP}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Platinum Version|Pt}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{johto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HGSS}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{unova color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions|BW}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{unova color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|B2W2}}
|}

=====Nintendo 3DS=====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{red color}}; border:3px solid #{{Black color dark}}" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3"
|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex XY.png|x240px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex ORAS.png|x240px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex SM.png|x240px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kalos color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon X and Y|XY}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|ORAS}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{alola color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Sun and Moon|SM}}{{color2|FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|USUM}}
|}

=====Nintendo Switch=====
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|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex PE.png|x200px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex SwSh.png|x200px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex BDSP.png|x200px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|LGPE}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{galar color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield|SwSh}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|BDSP}}
|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex PLA.png|x200px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF | [[File:Pokédex SV.png|x200px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF | [[File:Pokédex ZA.png|x200px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{hisui color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|LA}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{paldea color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|SV}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{Lumiose color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Legends: Z-A|ZA}}
|}

====Sprites====
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|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Kanto Pokédex I OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Kanto Pokédex III OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Menu Icon Pokedex Platinum.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Key Pokédex m Sprite.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Key Pokédex f Sprite.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Key Rotom Pokédex Sprite.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Menu Icon Pokedex BDSP Selected.png|60px]] [[File:Menu Icon Pokedex BDSP Off.png|60px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Bag Pokédex LA Sprite.png]]
| style="{{roundy|30px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Menu Icon Pokedex SV.png]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Paldea Pokédex thumbnail.png|60px]][[File:Kitakami Pokédex thumbnail.png|60px]][[File:Blueberry Pokédex thumbnail.png|60px]]
|-
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation I}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Menu icon from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Platinum|Platinum}}
| Male player obtain sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation V}}
| Female player obtain sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation V}}
| Obtain sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
| Menu icons from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| Sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}
| Menu icon from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
| {{color2|fff|Paldea}}, {{color2|fff|Kitakami}}, and {{color2|fff|Blueberry Academy}} Pokédex icons from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
|}

====Artwork====
<gallery>
File:RG Pokédex.png|The [[Kanto]] Pokédex from {{game|Red and Green|s}}
File:Gen I Pokédex.png|The Kanto Pokédex in [[Generation I]]
File:Pokédex GSC.png|The [[Johto]] Pokédex from {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}
File:RSE Pokédex.png|The [[Hoenn]] Pokédex from {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}
File:Pokédex FRLG.png|The Kanto Pokédex in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}
File:DP Pokédex.png|The [[Sinnoh]] Pokédex in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
File:Pt Pokédex.png|The Sinnoh Pokédex in {{game|Platinum}}
File:Pokédex HGSS m.png|The male Johto Pokédex in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
File:Pokédex HGSS f.png|The female Johto Pokédex in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
File:Pokédex BW art.png|The male and female [[Unova]] Pokédexes in {{game|Black and White|s}}
File:XY Pokédex.png|The [[Kalos]] Pokédex in {{game|X and Y|s}}
File:ORAS Pokédex.png|The Hoenn Pokédex in {{game|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|s}}
File:479Rotom-Pokédex.png|The [[Alola]] [[Rotom Pokédex]] in {{game|Sun and Moon|s}}
File:479Rotom-Pokédex 2.png|The Alola Rotom Pokédex
File:LGPE Pokédex.png|The Kanto Pokédex in {{LGPE}}
File:479Rotom-Phone.png|The [[Galar]] [[Rotom Phone]] in {{game|Sword and Shield|s}}
File:479Rotom-Phone 2.png|The Galar Rotom Phone
File:LA Pokédex.png|The [[Hisui]] Pokédex in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}
File:479Rotom-Phone SV.png|The [[Paldea]] Rotom Phone in {{game|Scarlet and Violet|s}}
File:0479Rotom-Phone ZA.png|The [[Kalos]] Rotom Phone in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}
</gallery>

====Concept art====
<gallery>
File:Pokédex ORAS concept art.jpg|{{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
File:479Rotom-Pokédex SM concept art.png|{{g|Sun and Moon}}
File:479Rotom-Pokédex SM concept art 2.jpg|{{g|Sun and Moon}}
File:Pokédex LGPE concept art.jpg|{{LGPE}}
File:Rotom Phone SwSh concept art.jpg|{{g|Sword and Shield}}
File:Rotom Phone SwSh concept sketch.jpg|{{g|Sword and Shield}}
</gallery>

==In the side series games==
===Pokémon Stadium series===
{{main|Pokédex (Stadium)}}
The Pokédex is available in all games of the {{g|Stadium series}}. It includes a 3D visualization of the Pokédex from [[core series]] games connected via [[Transfer Pak]]. The Pokédex is seen as a dual-screen computer at the {{OBP|Pokémon Lab|Stadium}}, with the exception of the Japanese Pokémon Stadium.

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! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Stadium JP Pokédex list.png|200px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Stadium Pokédex list.png|200px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Stadium 2 Pokédex list.png|200px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|StadiumJPN}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{johto color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
|}

===Pokémon Bank===
[[Pokémon Bank]]'s National Pokédex has an extensive search feature, including the ability to filter Pokémon by the games they are naturally available in (not counting the possibility of obtaining a Pokémon by breeding or evolving), as well as the ability to show the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto]], [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto]], "[[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Good Old Hoenn]]", [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh]], [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Unova]], [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos]] (divided into Central, Coastal, and Mountain), [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation VI|Hoenn]], and [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Sun and Moon|Alola]] Pokédex orders. While the application has since been updated to be compatible with {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, and later, {{g|HOME}}, the Pokédex was never updated to include the Pokémon and Pokédex from the former two games.

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|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex Bank.png|x240px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Bank|Bank}}
|}

===Pokémon HOME===
{{main|Pokédex (HOME)}}
{{g|HOME}} has a Pokédex feature with entries for all Pokémon from the [[National Pokédex]].

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|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex HOME Switch.png|250px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex HOME mobile.png|x250px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{HOME color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon HOME|HOME (Console)}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{HOME color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon HOME|HOME (Mobile)}}
|}

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon GO===
The Pokédex is accessible from the menu and displays a list of all caught and seen Pokémon, as well as any form differences and [[Shiny Pokémon (GO)|Shiny forms]] caught or seen. The Pokédex is separated in sections for each region in National Dex order, with the exception of the "Unidentified" section, previously called the "Unknown" section, which is located at the bottom of the Pokédex and includes {{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}}.

There are also additional Pokédex listings that displays all caught Pokémon of a specific trait. With the exception of the Mega, G-Max, XXL, and XXS Pokédexes, these Pokédexes are unlocked after registering a certain number of species for that category. As of February 6, 2025, these additional Pokédexes will each show the three most recent Pokémon registered from each region.

{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{GO color}}; border:3px solid #{{GO color dark}}"
! Pokédex
! Displayed Pokémon
! Unlock Requirement
|-
| Purified
| Purified Pokémon
| 10 Purified Pokémon Registered
|-
| Shadow
| [[Shadow Pokémon (GO)|Shadow Pokémon]]
| 10 Shadow Pokémon Registered
|-
| ★100%{{tt|*|Known as Perfect prior to January 29, 2025}}
| Pokémon with a ★100% appraisal
| 20 100% Pokémon Registered
|-
| Shiny
| [[Shiny Pokémon (GO)|Shiny Pokémon]]
| 15 Shiny Pokémon Registered
|-
| Lucky
| {{DL|Trade (GO)|Lucky Pokémon}}
| 10 Lucky Pokémon Registered
|-
| Mega
| {{GO|Mega Evolution}}s and Primal Reversions
| rowspan="4" |None
|-
| G-Max
| {{GO|Gigantamax}} Pokémon
|-
| XXL
| XXL Pokémon
|-
| XXS
| XXS Pokémon
|}

There were also some additional Pokédex listings prior to January 29, 2025 that were removed:

{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{GO color}}; border:3px solid #{{GO color dark}}"
! Pokédex
! Displayed Pokémon
! Unlock Requirement
|-
| 3 Stars
| Pokémon with at least a 3-star appraisal
| 10 3 Star Pokémon Registered
|-
| Shiny 3 Stars
| [[Shiny Pokémon (GO)|Shiny Pokémon]] with at least a 3-star appraisal
| 50 Shiny 3 Star Pokémon Registered
|-
| Event
| [[Event Pokémon (GO)|Event Pokémon]]
| 1 Event Pokémon Registered
|}

===Pokémon Masters EX===
{{main|Dex (Masters)}}

In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], the {{mas|Dex}} feature displays a list of all the [[sync pair]]s available. Each sync pair is formed by a Trainer and a single Pokémon.

===Pokémon Pinball series===
{{main|Pokédex (Pinball)}}

The Pokédex (also named "Poké Dex") is available from the [[main menu]] and displays a list of caught and seen Pokémon in the games {{g|Pinball}} and {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}.

===Pokémon Puzzle Collection series===
{{main|Mini Dex}}
In [[Pokémon Puzzle Collection]] and [[Pokémon Puzzle Collection Vol. 2]], the [[Mini Dex]] features a list of Pokémon (from Generations I and II) that appear in the puzzle games. The Mini Dex displays [[List of Pokémon by Mini Dex number in Pokémon Puzzle Collection|80 Pokémon in the first game]], or [[List of Pokémon by Mini Dex number in Pokémon Puzzle Collection Vol. 2|96 Pokémon in the second game]]. The Mini Dex also displays each Pokémon's [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex number]].

<center><gallery widths=96px heights=64px>
File:Mini Dex - Pokémon Puzzle Collection.png|Mini Dex in the first game
File:Mini Dex - Pokémon Puzzle Collection 2.png|Mini Dex in the second game
</gallery></center>

===Pokémon Tetris===
In {{g|Tetris}}, the Pokédex is available in the menu at the beginning of the game. It is a list of the Pokémon that were captured in the Tetris game, and how many of each species was captured. Each captured Pokémon has 3 images: the full detailed image that appears when a Pokémon species is captured for the first time in the Tetris game, the small black silhouette that appears when a Pokémon species is available for capture in the Tetris game but was never captured before, and the small drawing which appears when a previously captured Pokémon species is available to be captured again in the Tetris game. All Pokémon appear as unidentified "----------" lines by default, until they are captured.

There are 249 Pokémon in this game, listed in the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex order]]. Almost all Pokémon from [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]] are available, except {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Celebi}}, which don't appear in the Pokédex. The slot #151 (Mew) is empty and the cursor can't point to it, while the slot #251 (Celebi) does not appear in the list since the Pokédex ends at the slot #250 ({{p|Ho-Oh}}). A Poké Ball symbol serves as the cursor, which the player can use to point at any listed Pokémon.

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|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex Mini.png]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{red color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Tetris|Tetris}}
|}

===Pokémon Ranger series===
In {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}, {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}, and {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}, there is no Pokédex, but they have regional [[List of Pokémon by Browser number|Browsers]] that also list Pokémon and give them their own Browser number unique for each region. All Browsers can search for Pokémon by name, [[Poké Assist]], and {{OBP|Field Move|Ranger}}; the Almia Browser can also search by Browser Number. The Fiore Browser can list Pokémon by Browser Number, letter, weight, and height.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game series===
In {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]], there is no Pokédex available as a physical device, but the {{OBP|Pokédex|Base Set 87}} card is usable in [[Duel (TCG GB)|duels]].

The {{DL|PC|card album}} in the [[PC]] works in a similar way to the Pokédex in the [[core series]] games. The album lists cards in order and displays the quantity of cards owned by the player. In both games, the cards are usually organized by their [[index number]] hidden in the internal data, which separates the Pokémon cards by {{TCG|type}} and then orders them by their [[National Pokédex]] number.

The {{OBP|Imakuni?|CoroCoro promo}} card (found in both games) states that [[Tomoaki Imakuni|he]] is a creature not listed in the Pokédex.

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|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:TCG1 D47 Pokédex.png]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:TCG2 A59 Pokédex.png]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{blue color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game)|TCG GB1}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{black color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!|TCG GB2}}
|}

===Pokémon Quest===
[[File:Quest Pokédex.png|300px|thumb|The Pokédex in Pokémon Quest]]
In {{g|Quest}}, the Pokédex is a book with a Poké Ball design on the covers, closed by a clasp that goes over the "button". As the menu is opened, the book scrolls on screen, then opens up. While open, the right hand side pages display the list of Pokémon, while the left hand side displays [[Pokédex entry|more detailed information about the selected species]]. It is available from the start of the game.

[[File:Pokédex entry Quest.png|300px|thumb|left|The Pokédex in Quest opened to a page]]
It lists every Pokémon in the game on the right hand side pages by their icons, with question marks in place of Pokémon that have not been befriended. Each page displays 15 Pokémon, and arrow buttons on the bottom allow for scrolling between pages. There are 150 Pokémon in all, spread over 10 pages. The left hand side presents information on a selected Pokémon, including number, model, name, category, types, if it prefers to long range or close range attacking, and the number of that species that have been befriended. By default, it displays {{p|Bulbasaur}}'s data. Tapping on this model causes it to spin around and play the species's [[cry]]. If a [[Shiny Pokémon]] of that species has been befriended, it will swap to the shiny coloration when the model is tapped. A second tap returns the colors to normal. A preference of colors cannot be saved, they flip back to normal when the Pokémon is not being viewed. Pokémon that have not been befriended only display a question mark model and number, and cannot be spun around. There are no "seen" entries in this game.
{{-}}

===Pokémon UNITE===
{{main|Boost Emblem}}
In {{g|UNITE}}, the player does not collect Pokémon to fill a Pokédex (there are menus which display all obtained Pokémon, but this game's structure does not lend itself to the Pokédex's concept). However, [[Boost Emblem]]s have a very similar collection viewing feature called the '''Emblem Dex'''. This menu displays the player's entire collection of Boost Emblems, and enables the player to merge their Boost Emblems to create ones of higher grades. Since Boost Emblems are items that depict Pokémon, the overall result is very similar to a Pokédex.
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===Perdue series===
In [[Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off]], [[Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher]], and [[Pokémon Seek & Find]], there is a Pokédex feature.
{{sectionstub}}

===Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket===
{{main|Pokédex (Promo-A 4)}}
In [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]], Pokédex appears as an {{TCG|Item card}} that allows players to look at the top three cards of their deck.

===Pokémon Pokopia===
[[File:Bag Pokédex Pokopia Sprite.png|thumb|Bag sprite]]
The Pokédex in [[Pokémon Pokopia]] plays a major gameplay role in addition to its usual features, serving as the [[menu]] of the game. It was initially found in an inactive state by [[Professor Tangrowth]], and stored amongst his collection. It responds to its owner's presence, and was locked down until the owner's {{poko|Ditto}} took on its Trainer's appearance and approached the device, reactivating it. It is similar in design to the Kanto Pokédex of [[Generation I]], but with a camera equpped for taking photos. It also tracks Ditto's Trainer Rank, and allows it to access [[gate]]s after reaching specific Rank milestones.

The Pokédex has its own [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokédex listing]] complete with [[Pokédex entry|entries]], as well as a [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex (Event) number in Pokémon Pokopia|separate listing]] for Pokémon involved in [[List of events in Pokémon Pokopia|time-sensitive events]]. Information about Pokémon can be added either by other Pokémon telling Ditto about them, or by finding Pokémon tracks. Upon reaching certain registration milestones, the Pokédex rewards Ditto with crafting recipes.

The Pokédex also keeps track of known and restored Pokémon habitats via [[Habitat Dex]]. The Habitat Dex works in tandem with the Pokédex to provide hints on which Pokémon can be found in which habitat, and information on how to construct them.

The Collection section keeps track of various things Ditto has collected or learned, namely Ancient Artifacts, human records, highlight reel photos, crafting recipes learned, and items found or crafted.

The Requests tab lists every active request Ditto has accepted, with refreshers and hints on how to complete them.

The Camera tab allows Ditto to take pictures using the Pokédex's camera, check on the footage of any security cameras installed in the area, and view the album of saved photos.

The Tips and Tricks tab serves as a tutorial, listing various hints, tips and tricks on many aspects of the game. It is updated as the player progresses through the game.

The Return Home tab allows fast travel to any area, as long as Ditto has built a home for itself there.

The Settings tab allows the player to change various settings. The game can also be saved and quit from the Pokédex menu.

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|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex Pokopia.png|x240px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{pokopia color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Pokopia|Pokopia}}
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Zoey Glameow Pokédex scan.png|thumb|220px|A Pokédex scanning a {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}}]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
When a young [[Sam]], who later turned out to be {{an|Professor Oak}}'s younger self, was accidentally [[Time travel|warped to a future of his own time]] in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', {{Ash}} explained to him how the Pokédex works, unknowingly giving him an idea. This is an example of a {{wp|causal loop}}, meaning the idea for the Pokédex came out of nowhere.

In ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash received his first Pokédex, apparently nicknamed "Dexter". Throughout {{aniseries|PTS}}, Ash uses it to either identify {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} he is not familiar with, check a Pokémon's moves, or identify Pokémon on request. Occasionally, though, Ash will scan Pokémon he has already seen, likely to either refresh his memory or out of curiosity.

In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency]]'', [[Officer Jenny]] informed Ash that the Pokédex can be used as an {{wp|Identity document|ID card}}. Since then, Ash has used his Pokédex to register for the various [[Pokémon League]]s he has participated in. As shown in ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault!]]'', the Pokédex can also be used by {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s registering to obtain a [[Contest Pass]] for entering [[Pokémon Contest]]s.

In ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', {{an|Brock}} informed Ash that a [[Pokémon Trainer]] can use their Pokédex to exchange their Pokémon with ones they have in storage, though this feature was never seen in use.

[[File:Ash Dawn Pokédexes.png|thumb|left|220px|{{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} using the Pokédex]]
In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', it was mentioned that the Pokédex entries were written by [[Professor Westwood V]] of {{an|Seafoam Island}}. Unlike the games, entries in ''Pokémon the Series'' are pre-programmed into the database and do not require catching to give full information. In this way, they act more as a true encyclopedia than a data-recording device. However, it should be noted that information relayed to the user may vary from time to time. This may happen even if the Pokédex remains unchanged in any way.

To look up information on a particular species, Trainers may simply point the Pokédex at an individual or manually enter it in. The Pokédex will then display a picture and read the entry out loud. The image displayed will be [[Ken Sugimori]]'s official artwork. In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', however, a stylized art of {{p|Raikou}} was shown when {{jo|Jimmy}} looked it up.

In {{aniseries|DP}}, it was revealed that it can identify the Pokémon's [[level]] and learned [[move]]s, even for [[wild Pokémon]]. Apparently, a picture or video recording of sufficient quality can also be scanned for information.

[[File:Ash second Kanto Pokédex no data.png|thumb|220px|A Pokédex displaying the "no data" message]]
Attempting to identify an unknown Pokémon, usually one not native to the region the Pokédex was designed for, yields the message "no data". This message may also appear when scanning a {{pkmn2|Mythical}} or [[Legendary Pokémon]].

In [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], and [[Unova]], the Pokédex has a male voice; while in [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], and [[Kalos]], it has a female voice. The upgraded Pokédex Ash and {{an|Serena}} received at the end of ''[[XY093|All Eyes on the Future!]]'' also has a male voice in the Japanese version. The gender of the voice may vary in some international dubs.

Like in the games, the Pokédex has gone through various designs. This includes its shape and way of opening, display, as well as the aforementioned voice. The Unova Pokédex redesign in {{aniseries|BW}} is significant, as it shows all the viewing angles from the Pokémon, with the exception of the back.

Trainers without the luxury of a Pokédex may have access to other means of finding information. Some use high-tech computers, like {{an|Giovanni}} in ''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps On Thieving!]]'' or [[Shingo]] in ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]''. In several episodes, [[James]] used a deck of cards, which slightly resemble {{Trading Card Game}} cards. The deck of cards was replaced with a hologram laptop in {{aniseries|XY}}, and with a book in {{aniseries|SM}}.

====Pokédex completion====
In the [[EP001|first episode]], the main protagonist [[Ash Ketchum]] set off on his journey and promised that he would {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} all of the Pokémon in the {{pkmn|world}}. However, by the end of his journey, Ash only progressed to 98 (102 if {{AP|Larvitar}} and {{AP|Solgaleo}} are included) captures of Pokémon, just over 10% (11% if Larvitar and Solgaleo are included) of the total 905 Pokémon known as of [[Generation VIII]]. Moreover, Ash does not at all focus on catching as many species as he can; he even expresses distaste for Gary's training method of "catching them all". A future character, [[Goh]], would make catching every Pokémon and completing his Pokédex one of his goals. By the end of his journey, Goh obtained at least 115 Pokémon—close to 13% of the total Pokémon known as of Generation VIII.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto|no}}
{{Animedexbody|EP002|Dexter (purpose)|Ash's Pokédex|I'm Dexter, a Pokédex programmed by {{an|Professor Oak}} for [[Pokémon Trainer]] [[Ash Ketchum]] of the town of {{to|Pallet}}. My function is to provide Ash with information and advice regarding Pokémon and their {{pkmn|training}}. If lost or stolen, I cannot be replaced.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP007|None|po=Dexter (identification)|Ash's Pokédex|I'm Dexter, a Pokédex programmed by Professor Oak for Pokémon Trainer Ash Ketchum.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Orange|no}}
{{Animedexbody|EP116|None|po=[[Pokédex]] (identification)|Ash's Pokédex|This unit belongs to Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Orange}}

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Ash Original Pokédex.png|{{Ash}}'s original Pokédex
Ash Original Pokédex scan.png|Ash's original Pokédex scanning a {{p|Mr. Mime}}
Gary Pokédex no data.png|{{Gary}}'s Pokédex failing to scan {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}
Ash Johto Pokédex closed.png|Ash's Johto Pokédex
Ash Johto Pokédex.png|Ash's Johto Pokédex scanning {{an|Casey}}'s {{p|Elekid}}
Ash Johto Pokédex no data.png|Ash's Johto Pokédex failing to scan [[Harrison's Blaziken]]
Ash Hoenn Pokédex.png|Ash's Hoenn Pokédex scanning [[Brawly's Makuhita]]
PMC Pokédex Scan.png|The [[Pokémon Mystery Club]]'s Pokédex scanning [[Brock's Lombre]]
Ash second Kanto Pokédex.png|Ash's second Kanto Pokédex
Ash second Kanto Pokédex scan.png|Ash's second Kanto Pokédex scanning a {{p|Cleffa}}
Ash second Kanto Pokédex no data.png|Ash's second Kanto Pokédex failing to scan [[Gary's Electivire]]
May Kanto Pokédex.png|{{an|May}}'s Kanto Pokédex
May Kanto Pokédex scan.png|May's Kanto Pokédex scanning a {{p|Vaporeon}}
Ash Sinnoh Pokédex closed.png|Ash's Sinnoh Pokédex closed
Ash Sinnoh Pokédex.png|Ash's Sinnoh Pokédex scanning a {{p|Gallade}}
Dawn Pokédex.png|{{an|Dawn}}'s Sinnoh Pokédex
Dawn Pokédex scan.png|Dawn's Sinnoh Pokédex scanning {{an|Lyra}}'s {{p|Chikorita}}
Paul Pokédex.png|[[Paul]]'s Sinnoh Pokédex scanning his {{p|Starly}}
Rhyanna Ice Blue Pokédex.png|[[Rhyanna]]'s Pokédex scanning a {{p|Mismagius}}
Narissa Orange Pokédex.png|[[Narissa]]'s Pokédex scanning her {{p|Ditto}}, {{m|transform}}ed into {{p|Infernape}}
Mamie Lavender Pokédex.png|[[Mamie]]'s Pokédex
Lyra Pokédex scan.png|{{an|Lyra}}'s Pokédex scanning [[Dawn's Piplup]]
HGSS Pokédex anime.png|[[Khoury]]'s Pokédex scanning a {{p|Gible}}
Unova Pokédex anime.png|The [[Unova]] Pokédex
Ash Unova Pokédex.png|Ash's Unova Pokédex
Scanning Unova Pokédex.png|[[Trip]] scanning a {{TP|Trip|Snivy}} on his Unova Pokédex
Ash Unova Pokédex no data.png|Ash's Unova Pokédex failing to scan [[Alexa's Gogoat]]
Bianca Pokédex.png|{{an|Bianca}}'s Unova Pokédex
Dawn Unova Pokédex.png|Dawn's Unova Pokédex
Bianca Pokédex scan.png|Bianca's Unova Pokédex scanning a {{TP|Bianca|Minccino}}
Ash Kalos Pokédex.png|Ash's first Kalos Pokédex
Ash Kalos Pokédex scan.png|Ash scanning a {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} on his Kalos Pokédex
Ash Kalos Pokédex 2.png|Ash's second Kalos Pokédex
Ash Second Kalos Pokédex scan.png|Ash scanning a {{p|Quilladin}} on his second Kalos Pokédex
Ash Kalos Pokédex no data.png|Ash's second Kalos Pokédex failing to scan [[Squishy]]
Ash Alola Pokédex.png|An empty Alola Pokédex
Rotom Pokédex anime.png|The {{p|Rotom}} Pokédex in Alola
Rotom Pokédex scan.png|{{Rotom}} scanning [[Guzma]]'s {{p|Golisopod}}
Rotom Pokédex no data.png|Rotom failing to scan {{AP|Poipole}}
Ash Rotom Phone.png|Ash's [[Rotom Phone]]
Goh Rotom Phone.png|[[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone
Goh Rotom Phone scan.png|Goh's Rotom Phone scanning a {{p|Nickit}}
Goh Rotom Phone no data.png|Goh's Rotom Phone failing to scan {{p|Zamazenta}}
Team Rocket Rotom Phone.png|{{TRT}}'s Rotom Phone
Team Rocket Rotom Phone scan.png|Team Rocket's Rotom Phone scanning a {{p|Drednaw}}
Shane Seeker Rotom Phone.png|[[Shane Seeker]]'s Rotom Phone
Chloe Rotom Phone.png|[[Chloe]]'s Rotom Phone
Chloe Rotom Phone scan.png|Chloe's Rotom Phone scanning a {{p|Poliwag}}
Walker Pokédex.png|[[Walker]]'s Pokédex
</gallery>

====Voice actors====
{{vatable
| color = {{red color}}
| bordercolor = {{black color}}
| ja = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': 三木眞一郎 ''[[Shin-ichiro Miki]]'' '''[[Hoenn]]''': 林原めぐみ ''[[Megumi Hayashibara]]'' '''[[Sinnoh]]''': 川上とも子 ''[[Tomoko Kawakami]]'' ([[DP001]]-[[DP101]]) / 雪野五月 ''[[Satsuki Yukino]]'' ([[DP102]]-[[DP191]], [[DPS01]]) '''[[Unova]]''': 石塚運昇 ''[[Unshō Ishizuka]]'' '''[[Kalos]]''': 石塚運昇 ''[[Unshō Ishizuka]]'' ([[XY094]]-[[XY140]]) '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': 浪川大輔 ''[[Daisuke Namikawa]]'' '''{{aniseries|JN|Journeys}}/[[Rotom Phone]]''': 堀内賢雄 ''[[Kenyu Horiuchi]]'' ({{Ash}}'s Rotom Phone) / マリナ・アイコルツ ''[[Marina Aicholtz]]'' ([[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone)
| en = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': [[List of English voice actors|Nicholas James Tate]] ([[EP001]]-[[EP049]]) / [[Eric Stuart]] ([[EP050]]-[[EP271]], [[AG134]]-[[AG145]]) / [[Bill Rogers]] ([[AG147]]-[[AG192]]) '''[[Hoenn]]''': [[Rachael Lillis]] '''[[Sinnoh]]''': [[Michele Knotz]] '''[[Unova]]''': [[Marc Thompson]] '''[[Kalos]]''': [[Suzy Myers]] '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': [[Roger Callagy]] '''{{aniseries|JN|Journeys}}/[[Rotom Phone]]''': [[Lisa Ortiz]] ({{TRT}}'s Rotom Phone)
| ar = '''[[Kanto]]''': مروان فرحات ''Marwan Farhat'' '''[[Johto]]''': جهاد الأطرش ''Jihad Al Attrash'' '''[[Hoenn]]''': فادي الرفاعي ''Fadi Rifai'' '''[[Sinnoh]]''': ياسمينا فايد ''Yasmina Fayed''
| fi = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': Juha Paananen ([[EP001]]-[[EP271]]) / Kari Tamminen ([[AG134]]-[[AG145]]) / Petri Hanttu ([[AG147]]-[[AG155]], [[AG174]]-[[AG192]]) / Unknown ([[AG156]], [[AG161]]) / Pasi Ruohonen ([[AG170]], [[AG173]]) '''[[Hoenn]]''': Juha Paananen ([[AG002]]-[[AG026]]) / Elise Langenoja ([[AG041]]-[[AG132]]) '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Jenni Sivonen ([[DP002]]-[[DP130]], [[DP158]]-[[DP190]]) / Petri Hanttu ([[DP071]] only) / Susa Saukko ([[DP132]]-[[DP156]]) '''[[Unova]]''': Pasi Ruohonen '''[[Kalos]]''': Pasi Ruohonen ([[XY003]]-[[XY022]], [[XY025]]-[[XY049]]) / Markus Bäckman ([[XY024]], [[XY050]]-[[XY140]]) '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Markus Niemi
| hu = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': István Imre '''[[Hoenn]]''': Gyula Balázsi
| id = '''[[Kanto]]''': Byas Maulana Diputra (YouTube dub) '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Dewi Arifiani '''[[Unova]]''': Frenddy J.H. Pangkey (Indosiar dub), Byas Maulana Diputra (YouTube dub) '''[[Kalos]]''': Srilan Wulan ({{aniseries|XY}}) '''[[Kalos]]''': Wan Leoni Mutiarza (''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'') '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Tri Budi Prakoso '''[[Galar]]/[[Rotom Phone]]''': Turi Sandos (Ash's Rotom Phone), Lis Kurniasih (Goh's Rotom Phone)
| it = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''' / '''[[Sinnoh]]''' / '''[[Unova]]''' / '''[[Kalos]]''': Flavio Arras / Marco Balbi ([[EP128]]) / Unknown voice actress ([[DP064]], [[DP069]]) '''[[Hoenn]]''': Monica Bonetto / Jolanda Granato '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Stefano Pozzi '''[[Galar]]/[[Rotom Phone]]''': Davide Fumagalli ({{Ash}}'s Rotom Phone) / Federica Simonelli ([[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone)
| no = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': Even Rasmussen ([[EP001]]-[[EP013]], [[EP016]]-[[EP054]], [[EP060]]-[[EP271]]) / Trond Teigen ([[EP003]]) / Unknown voice actor ([[EP014]]) / Erik Skøld ([[EP058]])
| pl = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': Mikołaj Klimek ([[EP106]]-[[EP271]], [[EP034]]{{tt|*|Redub}}) / Mieczysław Morański ([[PK01]]) / Artur Pontek ([[DP143]]-[[DP147]] - {{an|Lyra}}'s and [[Khoury]]'s Pokédex) '''[[Hoenn]]''': Unknown Voice Actor ([[AG001]]-[[AG040]]) '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Joanna Pach '''[[Unova]]''': Artur Kaczmarski '''[[Kalos]]''': Marta Dobecka '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Maksymilian Michasiów '''[[Galar]]/[[Rotom Phone]]''': Przemysław Wyszyński ({{Ash}}'s Rotom Phone) / Martyna Kowalik ([[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone)
| pt_br = '''[[Kanto]]'''/'''[[Johto]]'''/'''[[Hoenn]]''': Wellington Lima ([[EP001]]-[[AG033]], [[AG126]]-[[AG192]]) José Parisi Jr. ([[AG034]]-[[AG038]]) Alex Minei ([[AG039]]-[[AG090]], [[AG104]]-[[AG124]]) Márcio Marconatto ([[AG094]]-[[AG095]]) '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Leila Di Castro ([[DP002]]-[[DP104]]) Luciana Baroli ([[DP105]]-[[DP191]]) Walter Cruz ([[DP143]] - Lyra's Pokédex) Vágner Santos ([[DP143]]-[[DP147]] - Khoury's Pokédex / [[DP147]] - Lyra's Pokédex) '''[[Unova]]''': Gabriel Noya '''[[Kalos]]''': Cecília Lemes ([[XY001]]-[[XY093]]) Raphael Rossatto ([[XY094]]-present) '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Raphael Rossatto '''[[Galar]]/[[Rotom Phone]]''': Raphael Rossatto ({{Ash}}'s Rotom Phone) / Teline Carvalho ([[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone) / Marcus Jardym ([[Chloe]]'s Rotom Phone)
| ru = '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Дарья Фролова ''Darja Frolova'' '''[[Unova]]''': Евгений Вальц ''Evgeni Waltz'' '''[[Kalos]]''': Ольга Шорохова ''Olga Shorohova'' ([[XY001]]-[[XY008]]), Татьяна Веселкина ''Tatyana Veselkina'' ([[XY009]]-present)
| es_la = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': Rubén León / Gabriel Gama ([[The Legend of Thunder!|TLoT]], [[HS18]], [[AG147]]-[[AG161]]) / Rossy Aguirre ([[AG134]]-[[AG135]]) / Hugo Núñez ([[DP143]]-[[DP147]]) / Eduardo Garza ([[EP007]]{{tt|*|redub}}) '''[[Hoenn]]''': Rossy Aguirre '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Rubén León ([[DP002]]-[[DP104]]) / Mayra Arellano ([[DP105]]-[[DP156]]) / Rossy Aguirre ([[DP158]]-[[DP190]]) '''[[Unova]]''': Eduardo Garza '''[[Kalos]]''': Rossy Aguirre ([[XY003]]-[[XY093]]) / Eduardo Garza ([[XY094]]-present)
| es_eu = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''' / '''[[Unova]]''': Eduardo del Hoyo '''[[Hoenn]]''' / '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Amparo Valencia '''[[Kalos]]''': Desirée Álvarez ([[XY003]]-[[XY049]]) / Elena Palacios ([[XY050]]-[[XY140]]) '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Javier Balas '''[[Galar]]/[[Rotom Phone]]''': Luis Miguel Cajal ({{Ash}}'s Rotom Phone) / Carmen Podio ([[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone)
| sv = '''[[Kanto]]''': Andreas Nilsson
| tr = '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Gökhan Şimşek
| vi = '''[[Unova]]''': Hồ Tiến Đạt ([[S14]]-[[S16]]) '''[[Kalos]]''': Cao Thụy Thanh Hồng ([[S17]]-[[S18]]) Hồ Tiến Đạt ([[S19]])
| hi = Rajesh Kava {{tt|*|Original series Hungama dub}}
| ca = '''[[Kanto]]''': Joaquim Sota (VHS dub)
}}

===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
Pokédexes operate similarly in {{aniseries|HZ}} as they do in {{aniseries|PTS}}, giving the user pre-programmed entries of the scanned Pokémon and information about Pokémon they own, such as the [[move]]s they know. Like in {{aniseries|JN}}, the Pokédex is an application on the [[Rotom Phone]], but unlike in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'', all Rotom Phones have the same voice actor in the original Japanese version and English dub.

In ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', new students at [[Indigo Academy]] were shown receiving Pokédex apps directly into their [[Rotom Phone]]s upon starting their studies. In ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', Roy received his own Pokédex app from [[Friede]]. Like with the rest of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], excluding Liko, the app he received was created by [[Dot]].

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Liko Rotom Phone.png|[[Liko]]'s Rotom Phone
Liko Rotom Phone Pokédex.png|Liko's Rotom Phone scanning a {{p|Litwick}}
Roy Rotom Phone no data.png|[[Roy]]'s Rotom Phone failing to scan {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}}
Liko and Roy Paldea Pokédex Apps.png|Liko and Roy's Rotom Phone Pokédex apps
</gallery>

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{red color}}|bordercolor={{black color}}
|ja='''[[Rotom Phone]]''': 山下大輝 ''[[Daiki Yamashita]]''
|en='''[[Rotom Phone]]''': [[Zeno Robinson]]
|pt_br='''[[Rotom Phone]]''': Jessie Terra ([[Roy]]'s Rotom Phone)
}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Kanto Pokédex PO.png|thumb|250px|Kanto Pokédex in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
The Kanto Pokédex appeared during the [[Pokémon Origins]] miniseries, where they served the same purpose as in the original {{game|Red and Blue|s}} games. They recorded basic info of any Pokémon encountered, and detailed info of any Pokémon caught. Much like in the games, one was given to both {{OBP|Red|Origins}} and {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} by [[Professor Oak]]. By the end of the [[PO04|last episode]] of the miniseries, Red had managed to capture all 150 [[Generation I]] Pokémon, excluding only {{p|Mew}}. Blue's Pokédex was later crushed when his {{p|Blastoise}} accidentally crashed onto it while he was battling {{p|Mewtwo}} in the [[Cerulean Cave]].

Besides listing all the caught Pokémon in numerical order, the Pokédex was also able to sort the recorded Pokémon data by other factors, such as the type, as seen when Professor Oak tried to identify the Pokémon Blue had fought by going through the list of {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon in Red's Pokédex.
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===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Pokédex Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Kanto Pokédex in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
The Kanto Pokédex, in its {{LGPE}} design, appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]''. One was first seen under {{ga|Trace}}'s possession, while one belonging to {{ga|Green}} was seen later in the episode. Green apologized to [[Professor Oak]] for having been unable to complete the Pokédex for him, but he cheered her up by revealing that the other [[Pallet Town]] Trainers had also been taking on the same project, and thanks to their combined efforts, the Pokédex was finally complete. Just then, Professor Oak received word from [[Professor Willow|a colleague of his]] regarding {{p|Meltan|a newly discovered Pokémon made of metal}}, making him realize that there were still more Pokémon out there to catch.
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==In the manga==
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
A Pokédex first appeared in in ''[[PBW1|Advance Toward the Path of the Strongest!]]'', under the ownership of [[Monta]]. His goal during the {{pkmn|manga}} was to complete the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black and White|Unova Pokédex]].

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], Pokémon Trainers receive their Pokédexes when their application to become a Pokémon Trainer is accepted. A Pokédex contains information on a Pokémon's moves and abilities, as well as general information and the ability to tell if a Pokémon has critically low [[HP]]. In addition, all Pokédexes contain a copy of the {{pkmn|Trainer's license}}.

Updated versions of the Pokédex are released from time to time, as seen in ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]'', where {{an|Professor Oak}} gave {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} a beta version of the latest model of the Pokédex.

===Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners===
A Pokédex appeared in [[BWGP02]], where [[Takurō]] received it from [[Professor Juniper]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:PS337.png|thumb|250px|The Pokédexes of the holders from the {{MangaArc|Emerald}}]]
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], only a [[Pokédex holder|select group of people]] have Pokédexes, and they are highly respected as a result. The Pokédexes come in groups of three per region, and are generally given out along with a first partner Pokémon from the region's Professor. The only exceptions to this rule is Unova Pokédexes which have five (one of them is destroyed), at first it was three, and two more were added later, and the Alola Pokédexes which have two. Starting with the {{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}, the Pokédex has turned into an app that can be installed in a [[Rotom Phone]].

Each Pokédex has a holder registration system, meaning when it is assigned, the holder must register their name and fingerprints, which means each of the Pokédexes is only allowed to have one rightful owner. However, it is possible to transfer data from one Pokédex to an upgraded version, leaving the Pokédex that had its data transferred with no rightful owner, and thus, the Pokédex would be able to be reassigned to a new owner. It is shown that when the three Pokédexes from the same region are put together, a Pokédex will make a beeping sound as a signal to indicate that another Pokédex is nearby. This only works when held by their rightful owner, as seen in ''[[PS085|Gimme Shellder]]''. This signal seems to apply for all models of the Pokédex, and the Sinnoh Pokédex holder trio refers to it as the "morning sound" (Japanese: '''朝の音'''), due to it being used to wake the trio up every morning while they were together.

Much like in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, the Pokédex in Pokémon Adventures displays the known moves of an individual Pokémon, as well as its current health, its cry, its current moves, and can even track them. Unlike the animated series, however, the Pokédex entries are usually taken directly from the games and as such contains readable text rather than having the information spoken out loud. The Pikachu interaction feature from {{game|Yellow}} was added to {{adv|Red}}'s Pokédex, allowing him to see its mood (though he never is seen making much use of it, as {{adv|Yellow}} was in possession of his Pokédex for most of the {{MangaArc|Yellow}}, and could tell [[Pika]]'s mood on her own anyway). The Pokédex's function takes over much of the control the games give to the player, being able to prevent a Pokémon's [[Evolution]], whereas Trainers without a Pokédex have no choice in the matter. As seen in ''[[PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!]]'', the Pokédex can discover where a Pokémon was first met by its Trainer, much as the feature added in {{game|Crystal}} allows one to view a Pokémon's origin. In addition to these functions, the Pokédex is able to record and project hologram images and can serve as a portable transporter with the assistance of a [[Pokégear]] and Mobile Adapter cable.

In the {{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, {{adv|Professor Oak}} asks {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}} to return their Pokédexes to him, so that he could upgrade them to [[National Pokédex]]es. Though in the process, they get stolen by [[Orm]] and used by [[Carr]] to create a "black Pokédex" (Japanese: '''黒い図鑑'''). Later in the story, the new Pokédexes are received by the trio, and Red's old one is given to Yellow, while Blue and Green's old Pokédexes are destroyed by {{adv|Deoxys}}. In the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, the Johto Pokédex holders get new Pokédexes as well, though it is unknown what happened to their original Pokédexes. In the {{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}, the Hoenn Pokédex holders get new Pokédexes as well, though it is unknown what happened to their original Pokédexes. In addition, the Pokédex formerly held by Cheren was later given back to Cedric Juniper, and eventually destroyed by {{adv|N}}. The third Kalos Pokédex was found by [[Malva]] along with {{TP|Malva|Fennekin}}, but it was destroyed after she deemed it worthless.

There are currently 24 Pokédexes in operation, four Pokédexes destroyed, and six Pokédexes that have their statuses unknown, coming in eleven models based on region and mode. In addition, there is Team Rocket's black Pokédex, which is also currently missing.

While most of the holders have red Pokédexes, the Pokédex can also come in a variety of colors. Crystal, White, and Whitley have pink Pokédexes, while Diamond and Pearl carry a blue Pokédex and an orange Pokédex, respectively.

====Pokédex completion====
In the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, [[Professor Oak]] hired {{adv|Crystal}} to complete the Pokédex after {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} previously failed to complete the Pokédex and went to pursue other goals. By the end of the arc, she successfully completed the Pokédex with the 251 Pokémon from [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]].

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Red Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Red}}'s Pokédex
Red original Pokédex Adventures.png|Red's first Pokédex, currently Yellow's
Blue Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Blue}}'s Pokédex
Blue original Pokédex Adventures.png|Blue's first Pokédex, currently destroyed
Green Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Green}}'s Pokédex
Green original Pokédex Adventures.png|Green's first Pokédex, currently destroyed
Yellow Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Yellow}}'s Pokédex, formerly Red's
Gold Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Gold}}'s orange-red Pokédex
Gold original Pokédex Adventures.png|Gold's first Pokédex
Silver HeartGold SoulSilver chapter.png|{{adv|Silver}}'s orange-red Pokédex
Silver original Pokédex Adventures.png|Silver's first Pokédex
Crystal Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Crystal}}'s pink-white Pokédex
Crystal original Pokédex Adventures.png|Crystal's first Pokédex
Ruby new Pokédex Adventures.png|Ruby's Pokédex
Ruby Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Ruby}}'s first Pokédex
Sapphire Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Sapphire}}'s first Pokédex
Emerald new Pokédex Adventures.png|Emerald's Pokédex
Emerald Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Emerald}}'s first Pokédex
Wally Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Wally}}'s Pokédex, officially Emerald's
Diamond Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Diamond}}'s [[a:File:DP chapter.png|blue]] Pokédex
Pearl Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Pearl}}'s [[a:File:DP chapter.png|orange]] Pokédex
Platinum Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Platinum}}'s [[a:File:DP chapter.png|red]] Pokédex
Black Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Black}}'s Pokédex
White Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|White}}'s pink Pokédex, formerly Bianca's
Cheren Bianca Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Cheren}} and {{adv|Bianca}}'s Pokédexes, respectively destroyed and with White
Blake Pokédex.png|{{adv|Blake}}'s Pokédex
Whitley Pokédex.png|{{adv|Whitley}}'s Pokédex
X Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|X}}'s Pokédex
Y Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Y}}'s Pokédex
Sun Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Sun}}'s Pokédex
Rotom Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Moon}}'s {{adv|Rotom Pokédex}}
Henry Casey Rotom Phone.png|{{Casey}} (left) and {{Henry}}'s (right) [[Rotom Phone]]s
Violet Old Roto.png|{{Violet}}'s Rotom Phone, [[Old Roto]]
Scarlet Rotom Phone.png|{{Scarlet}}'s Rotom Phone
Team Rocket Black Pokédex.png|[[Team Rocket]]'s black Pokédex
</gallery>

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl===
The Pokédex appeared in {{ma|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl}}, under the ownership of {{OBP|Kenta|PDPV}}.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
In ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]'', {{GnB|Gold}} received the latest-model Pokédex from [[Professor Oak]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
In [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], the Pokédex is given the same way as in the [[Generation I]] games; by Professor Oak. In contrast to the Pokédex in other canons, the ones in this manga uses an antenna.

===Pokémon Zensho===
In ''[[PZ01|Prologue: Pallet Town]]'', Professor Oak gave {{zensho|Satoshi}} and {{zensho|Shigeru}} a Pokédex each and asked them to complete them.

===Gallery===
<gallery>
Pokédex PBW.png|A Pokédex in [[Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]]
Pokédex EToP.png|A Pokédex in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Pokédex scan EToP.png|A Pokédex scanning {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|EToP|Pikachu}}'s health in The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Pokédex ID EToP.png|A Pokédex showing {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s identification in The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Pokédex BWGP.png|A Pokédex in [[Pocket Monsters BW Good Partners]]
Pokédex PDPV.png|A Pokédex in {{ma|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl}}
Pokédex Golden Boys.png|A Pokédex in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]
Pokédex PM PM001.png|A Pokédex in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
Pokédex in use PM PM001.png|A Pokédex in use in Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Pokédex Zensho.png|A Pokédex in [[Pokémon Zensho]]
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==In the TCG==
[[File:PokédexHANDY910isDiamondPearl111.jpg|thumb|220px|Pokédex HANDY910is]]
:''For the Pokédex entries found on Pokémon cards, see [[Pokédex entry#In the TCG|Pokédex entry → In the TCG]]''
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring the Pokédex in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. The Hoenn region's model did not receive a TCG card, and the Generation I and Generation II Pokédexes, which featured model numbers on the Japanese cards (HANDY505 and HANDY808 respectively), did not show these model numbers on the English card. The Generation V Pokédex has no model number even in the Japanese card; it also has the same effect and English name as the Generation I Pokédex. Every card has allowed the player to look at a certain number of cards from the top of their deck and then either arrange them as they like, or in the case of Pokédex HANDY910is, choose one to put in their hand.

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==Trivia==
* {{an|Professor Oak}} has written {{wp|senryū}} about the Pokédex in two of his lectures:
** For ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', the [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] featured this senryū: 「こまったら　ひらいてみよう　ポケモンずかん」 ''"When troubled, let's open the Pokédex."''
** For ''[[BW003|A Sandile Gusher of Change!]]'', the [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]] featured this senryū: 「こまったらけんさくいっぱつポケモンずかん」 ''"If you are stuck, one search of the Pokédex is all you need."''
* Many Pokédexes appear similar to Nintendo consoles, and other popular electronics.
** The Generation I Kanto Pokédex resembles a [[Game Boy]], while the Generation III Kanto Pokédex resembles a [[Game Boy Advance SP]], and the Generation VII Kanto Pokédex resembles a {{wp|2-in-1 PC}}.
** The Generation II Johto Pokédex resembles a [[Game Boy Color]], while the Generation IV Johto Pokédex is in similar appearance to a [[Nintendo DSi]].
** Both versions of the Hoenn Pokédex resemble a [[Game Boy Advance]].
** The Sinnoh Pokédex resembles a [[Nintendo DS Lite]].
** The Unova Pokédex resembles an {{wp|iPod Nano}}.
** The Alola [[Rotom Pokédex]] resembles a {{wp|tablet computer}}.
** The Galar, Paldea and Lumiose [[Rotom Phone]]s resemble a {{wp|smartphone}}.
* In most canons, the Pokédex is evidently encased in material that is invulnerable to almost anything within reason. It has been soaked in water and (in the animated series) electrified and exposed to high-temperature flames, all with no ill effect. It is also voice-sensitive. There are some limitations to its ability; certain circumstances can prevent the Pokédex from accurately identifying its target:
** A Pokédex which has not received a [[National Pokédex|National Mode]] upgrade will not display any information on Pokémon not usually found in its home region, even if those Pokémon have been caught, and if captured, its number will be listed as "???" (or not listed at all in the case of Sun and Moon) in the [[Party|summary]] screen.
** Similarly, {{Gary}}'s Pokédex failed to identify {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} at the [[Viridian Gym]], displaying only static interference.
* All of Ash's Pokédexes have been red, as are all of the Pokédexes for male player characters in the games, while other characters have had other colors. May had a yellow one in Kanto, Paul has a dark blue Pokédex, Dawn has a pink Pokédex, [[Rhyanna]] has an ice blue Pokédex, [[Narissa]] has an orange Pokédex, and [[Mamie]] has a lavender Pokédex.
* The only modern-day Pokédex not seen in the {{pkmn|animated series}} is the one introduced in {{LGPE}}, although it did appear in [[Pokémon Evolutions]].
* The Kanto regional Pokédex (Generations I and III) and the Sinnoh regional Pokédex ({{v2|Diamond and Pearl|s}}) have 151 members, the smallest of all regional Pokédexes. The largest regional Pokédex is the Kalos regional Pokédex, with 454 members. [[Generation VI]]'s [[National Pokédex]] is also the largest Pokédex within the [[core series]] games, with 721 members.
* The Pokédex models of Generations {{Gen|I}} and {{Gen|II}} rounded the weights of all Pokémon to full pounds except for {{p|Gastly}} and {{p|Haunter}}, despite the Japanese games' use of tenths of kilograms since the start. From [[Generation III]] onward, all weights have been given to the nearest tenth of a pound.
* The Pokédex has usually lost several buttons with every new model, due to various upgrades: Kanto's first model has twenty-two buttons; Kanto's third model has nine; Johto's original model has five; Kanto's second model, both of Hoenn's models, and Sinnoh's only have three; and Johto's second model, both of Unova's models, the Kalos model, and the Alola model all apparently have no buttons whatsoever, solely using the touch-screen interface.
* Numerous toy Pokédexes have been manufactured by companies like {{wp|Tiger Electronics}} and [[Jakks Pacific]].
* In most of [[Generation III]], the {{Shiny}} Pokémon, and alternate forms like {{p|Unown}} and {{p|Spinda}} aren't displayed in the Pokédex, only ever displaying one default form, with the exception of {{g|Emerald}}. In Emerald, the developers updated the Pokédex to display the form actually encountered/caught by the player.
** As a side effect of this, they created a "fake trainer" internally with a [[Trainer ID]] of 00000 and a [[Secret ID]] of 00008, which resulted in a unique quirk in that Shiny Pokemon will appear in the Pokédex if the [[personality value]] of a registered Pokémon would calculate as Shiny for the "fake trainer". This can potentially result in a Pokémon appearing as Shiny in the Pokédex regardless of whether it was Shiny for the player themselves, or vice versa.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uaqsBIAAGw</ref>

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{red color}}; border:3px solid #{{black color}}"
! style="background-color:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Language
! style="background-color:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Name
! style="background-color:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ポケモン図鑑 ''Pokémon Zukan''
| From 図鑑 ''zukan'' (illustrated reference book, such as {{wp|field guide}} and other such educational pictorial books)
|-
| English, German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, European Portuguese, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Indonesian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish
| Pokédex
| From ''[[Pokémon]]'' and ''{{wp|Index (publishing)|index}}''
|-
| Korean
| 포켓몬 도감 ''Pokémon Dogam'' 포켓컴 ''Pocket Comp''<ref group=n>[[Pokémon animated series]] (original series to the first part of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Diamond and Pearl]]'' series)</ref>
| From 도감 (圖鑑) ''dogam'' (illustrated reference book) From ''computer''
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 寶可夢圖鑑 ''Bǎokěmèng Tújiàn'' / ''Pokémon Tòuhgaam''
| rowspan="5" | From 圖鑑 / 图鉴 ''tújiàn / tòuhgaam'' (illustrated reference book)
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 宝可梦图鉴 ''Bǎokěmèng Tújiàn''
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 神奇寶貝圖鑑 ''Shénqí Bǎobèi Tújiàn''
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 寵物小精靈圖鑑 ''Chúngmaht Síujīnglìhng Tòuhgaam''<ref group=n>[[Pokémon Adventures]]</ref> 小精靈圖鑑 ''Síujīnglìhng Tòuhgaam''<ref group=n>Pokémon animated series (prior to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon|Sun & Moon]]'' series)</ref> 精靈圖鑑 ''Jīnglìhng Tòuhgaam''<ref group=n>Pokémon animated series ([[EP001]]-[[EP052]])</ref>
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 神奇宝贝图鉴 ''Shénqí Bǎobèi Tújiàn''<ref group=n>Pokémon Adventures (Jilin Fine Arts first edition, 21st Century Publishing edition)</ref> 宠物小精灵图鉴 ''Chǒngwù Xiǎojīnglíng Tújiàn''<ref group=n>Guidebook (Jieli Publishing House)</ref>
|-
| Hebrew
| פוקידע ''Pokéda'' פוקדע ''Pokeda''<ref group=n>Pokémon animated series (Netflix's subtitles and episode titles of [[S20]])</ref>
| From ''Pokémon'' and יֶדַע ''yeda'' (knowledge)
|-
| Hindi
| पोकेदेक्स् ''Pokédex''<ref group=n>Pokémon animated series (CN dub)</ref> पोकेटैब ''Pokétab''<ref group=n>Pokémon animated series (Hungama dub)</ref>
| Transcription of its English name From ''Pokémon'' and possibly ''tab''
|-
| Malaysian
| Pokédeks Pokédex
| Transcription of its English name Same as its English name
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Pokédex Pokéagenda<ref group=n>Pokémon animated series ([[S01]]), [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Pokémon Club]], [[Pokémon Yellow: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]]</ref> Poké Agenda<ref group=n>[[The Official Pokémon Handbook]]</ref>
| Same as its English name From ''Pokémon'' and ''agenda'' (agenda; planner)
|-
| Russian
| Покедекс ''Pokédeks''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Tamil
| போகிடெக்ஸ் ''Pokédex''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Telugu
| పోకెడెక్స్ ''Pokédex''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Thai
| โปเกเด็กซ์ ''Pokédex''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Vietnamese
| Từ điển Pokémon
| From ''từ điển'' (dictionary)
|}
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===Notes===
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==References==
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==Related articles==
* [[Rotom Pokédex (anime)]]
* [[Rotom Pokédex (Adventures)]]
* [[Old Roto]]

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Spring and Summer (DP062)

2026-10-24T09:32:38Z

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[[File:Spring and Summer DP062.png|thumb|250px|Brock with Spring (left) and Summer (right)]]
'''Spring''' and '''Summer''' (Japanese: '''ハル''' ''Haru'' and '''ナツ''' ''Natsu'') are two [[Character of the day|characters of the day]] who appeared in ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]''.

Spring and Summer are two sisters who work at the [[Café Cabin|Maid Café]] along with their younger sister, {{OBP|Autumn|DP062}}. While their younger sister had developed a crush on {{an|Brock}}, Brock was more romantically interested in them. Later, Spring served milk from her {{p|Miltank}} to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. Spring later asked Brock to help Autumn to get to know her Miltank named Ilta.

While Autumn was out with Brock, Spring and Summer asked Ash and {{an|Dawn}} to help serve the customers.

They reappeared in the ending credits montage of ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''.

==Pokémon==
{{MissingInfo|scope=section|2|enva|java}}
This listing is of Spring and Summer's known Pokémon:
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Spring and Summer
|pkmn=Miltank (×3)
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Spring Summer Miltank.png
|cap=Spring and Summer's Miltank
|epnum=DP062
|epname=Tanks for the Memories!
|desc=Spring's two {{p|Miltank}} and Summer's Miltank ran into the barn and hooked themselves up to give Ash, his friends, and their Pokémon some milk.

None of their moves are known.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color light}}
|caption=Spring|extra-style=display:inline-table;
|ja=桑谷夏子 ''Natsuko Kuwatani''
|en=[[Eileen Stevens]]
|ar=ياسمينا فايد ''Yasmina Fayed''
|fi=Jenni Sivonen
|it=Tania De Domenico
|no=Hanne Dancke Arnesen
|pl=Monika Wierzbicka
|es_la=Angélica Villa
|es_eu=Belén Rodríguez
|cs=Klára Šumanová
|pt_br=Priscila Ferreira
}}
{{vatable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color light}}
|caption=Summer|extra-style=display:inline-table;
|ja=佐藤利奈 ''Rina Satō''
|en=[[Amy Palant]]
|ar=يمنى بو حنا ''Youmna Bou Hanna''
|fi=Elise Langenoja
|it=Ludovica De Caro
|no=Siv Klynderud
|pl=Katarzyna Łaska
|es_eu=Sandra Jara
|cs=Eva Spoustová
|pt_br=Flora Paulita
}}

==Trivia==
* Spring and Summer's Japanese names reflect their English names. Haru means Spring and Natsu means Summer.
* Spring's Japanese voice actor's name contains 夏 ''natsu'', which means summer.
* Like Kether Donahue, {{OBP|Autumn|DP062}}'s voice actress, Eileen Stevens voiced an ''{{wp|Oh My Goddess!}}'' character. In her case, she voiced Belldandy, the middle of three sisters and the female lead. Whether Spring is also a middle sister is not stated within the episode.

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Leona

2026-10-24T09:26:42Z

SpanskaFlugan: /* Voice actors */

[[File:Leona.png|thumb|250px|Leona]]
'''Leona''' (Japanese: '''ユモミ''' ''Yumomi'') is a minor recurring character who first appeared in ''[[DP063|Hot Springing a Leak!]]''.

[[File:Dawn and Leona.png|thumb|left|220px|Dawn and Leona as children]]
Leona is a childhood friend of {{an|Dawn}} and {{si|Kenny}}, and she also sometimes calls Dawn '''Dee Dee''' (Japanese: '''ピカリ''' ''Pikari''). She lives near a hot spring with her [[Leona's parents|parents]] and takes care of three {{p|Swinub}}.

In ''[[DP063|Hot Springing a Leak!]]'', Leona had the water from her hot spring stolen by someone. She later found out that {{TRT}} was siphoning the water from her hot spring's main pipe, planning to use it to start their own hot spring. Later, she and Dawn defeated Team Rocket and returned the water to her own hot spring. When she parted ways from {{an|Dawn}}, {{Ash}}, and {{an|Brock}}, Leona told them that she would go and {{pkmn|battle}} in Sinnoh's [[Gym]]s. It is unknown if she has any [[Badge]]s yet.

She reappeared in a flashback in ''[[DP161|Yes, in Dee Dee It's Dawn!]]'', where Dawn reminisced about the day she got the nickname "Dee Dee".

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Leona's known Pokémon:
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Leona
|pkmn=Swinub
|nick=Swinub (×3)
|img=Leona Swinub.png
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|epnum=DP063
|epname=Hot Springing a Leak!
|vajp=Chie Sato
|vajp2=Chinami Nishimura
|vajp3=Miyako Ito
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Not much is known about Leona's {{p|Swinub}} except that they help her with her hot spring.

Two of the Swinub's only move is {{m|Dig}}.

In addition to Dig, one Swinub also knows {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Ice Shard}}, and {{m|Blizzard}}.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{ice color}}|bordercolor={{ground color}}
|ja=渡辺明乃 ''[[Akeno Watanabe]]''
|en=[[Evelyn Lanto]] ([[DP063]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[DP161]])
|ar=ريم الجمل ''Reem El Jamal''
|cs=Klára Šumanová
|fi=Viivi Tamminen ([[DP063]]) Jenni Sivonen ([[DP161]])
|fr_eu=Delphine Chauvier
|it=Tiziana Martello
|no=Hanne Dancke Arnesen ([[DP063]]) Anine Kruse ([[DP161]])
|pl=Justyna Bojczuk
|pt_br=Tess Amorim
|pt_eu=Rute Pimenta
|es_eu=Olga Velasco Pilar Martín (child; [[DP161]])}}

==Trivia==
* Leona has a similar character design to that of {{si|Kenny}}, having similar hairstyles and clothes, and also being Dawn's childhood friend. Both also call Dawn "Dee Dee" sometimes.
* Leona is also similar to [[Peggy]], who appeared in ''[[EP188|Spring Fever]]'', because she has three Swinub in her possession and runs a {{wp|hot spring}}. The only slight difference is that Peggy was still building her own hot spring with [[Rory|her father]].
* Dawn, who is notably Leona's best friend, would later go on to capture her own {{TP|Dawn|Swinub}}, the only Pokémon Leona has.
* Leona's Japanese name comes from 湯もみ ''Yumomi'', a traditional method of cooling down hot spring water using wooden paddles.
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[[ja:ユモミ]]
[[zh:汤红]]

Autumn (DP062)

2026-10-24T09:24:50Z

SpanskaFlugan: /* Voice actors */

[[File:Autumn DP062.png|thumb|250px|Autumn]]

'''Autumn''' (Japanese: '''アキ''' ''Aki'') is one of the [[Café Cabin|Maid Café]] sisters and a [[character of the day]] who appeared in the {{aniseries|DP}} episode ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]''. She seems to have a crush on {{an|Brock}}. Unfortunately, Brock is more interested in her older sisters, {{OBP|Spring and Summer|DP062}}.

Because of her clumsiness, Autumn initially had trouble developing a [[friendship|bond]] with her {{p|Miltank}} named Ilta. She was convinced that she would never get to know Ilta and wanted to release her. However, Brock convinced Autumn to let him teach her how to grow closer to her Pokémon. A lot of the training didn't work, but when she jumped in the way to protect Ilta from a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}}, Ilta realized that Autumn cared for her and began listening to her instructions.

She reappeared in the ending credits montage of ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''.

==Pokémon==
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Autumn
|pkmn=Miltank
|nick=Ilta
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Ilta.png
|epnum=DP062
|epname=Tanks for the Memories!
|vajp=Chie Satō
|vaen=Chie Satō
|desc='''Ilta''' (Japanese: '''ルータン''' ''Rutan'') is a {{p|Miltank}} who refused to obey Autumn because she just got her. Autumn was considering releasing Ilta because "she wasn't that cute," but {{an|Brock}} stepped in and helped Autumn gain Ilta's respect.

Ilta's known moves are {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|Rollout}}.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color light}}
|ja=矢作紗友里 ''Sayuri Yahagi''
|en=[[Kether Donohue]]
|ar=زينب رسلان ''Zainab Reslan''
|it=Tiziana Martello
|no=Siv Klynderud
|pl=Weronika Łukaszewska
|es_la=Jessica Ángeles
|es_eu=Blanca Hualde
|cs=Jana Páleníčková
|pt_br=Tatiane Keplmair}}

==Trivia==
* Autumn is one of the few females who have fallen in love with Brock.
* Autumn's Japanese name Aki means ''autumn'' in Japanese.
* Autumn's English voice actress, [[Kether Donohue]], also voices {{wp|Pudding Fong|Kikki Benjamin}} of the anime ''{{wp|Tokyo Mew Mew|Mew Mew Power}}''. Like Autumn, she also works at a café. Additionally, she voiced {{wp|Skuld}} in the anime ''{{wp|Oh My Goddess!}}'', who was also the youngest of three sisters.
* Ilta's English and Japanese names are derived from her species names. M'''ilta'''nk and ミ'''ルタン'''ク.
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DP064

2026-10-23T16:02:27Z

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{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=DP063 |
prevtitle=Hot Springing a Leak! |
nextcode=DP065 |
nexttitle=Sleight of Sand! |
series=Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl |
colorscheme=Sinnoh}}
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epcode=DP064 |
altepcode=EP530 |
colorscheme=Sinnoh |
title_en=Riding the Winds of Change!|
title_ja=グライオンとグライガー！風の迷路をぬけて！|
title_ja_trans=Glion and Gliger! Escaping the Maze of Wind! |
broadcast_jp=January 24, 2008 |
broadcast_us= July 5, 2008|
screen=yes|
en_series= |
en_op= [[We Will Be Heroes]]|
ja_op=[[Together]] |
ja_ed=[[Message of the Wind|風のメッセージ]] |
olmteam=Team Iguchi |
scenario=藤田伸三 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=小山賢 |
directorn=1 |
director=小山賢|
artn=1 |
art=志村泉 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=DP061-DP070 |
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'''Riding the Winds of Change!''' (Japanese: '''グライオンとグライガー！風の迷路をぬけて！''' ''{{tt|Glion|Gliscor}} and {{tt|Gliger|Gligar}}! Escaping the Maze of Wind!'') is the 64th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 530th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on January 24, 2008, and in the United States on July 5, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As Ash and his friends pass through a city, a Gliscor and a group of Gligar swarm them and gobble up all their lunch. What's more, Paul is also in town with his Murkrow—it looks like he's after Gliscor! Paul leaves without explanation, but Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy explain what's going on: a storm swept Gliscor into the city, and the local wind patterns have kept it trapped there ever since. To top it off, Gliscor's supersonic navigation waves bounced off the city's skyscrapers and lured all the Gligar to the city, where they became trapped as well.

Since then, Gliscor and the Gligar have been raiding all the food in the city to feed themselves. Now, with the help of Ash and the gang, Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy plan to lure the Pokémon to a spot where the winds will sweep them back to the forest. The plan gets underway without a hitch, until Team Rocket jump in and kidnap Gliscor and the Gligar. However, there's one friendly Gligar who lags behind the others, and its tardiness saves it from being caught up in Team Rocket's trap. This Gligar frees its friends, but now the road is blocked, leaving no way to get the Pokémon to the target spot!

Ash comes up with a new plan: get Gliscor and the Gligar together, then use Gust to blow them free of the city. Paul, who couldn't care less about the plan, catches up to Gliscor and catches it, leaving the Gligar without a leader. Fortunately, the one friendly Gligar helps Ash convince the other Gligar to follow the plan. A team of Pokémon using Gust succeeds in blowing the Gligar back to the forest—with one exception. Ash's new Gligar friend insists on coming back to Ash, so Ash takes the hint and captures it for his team. With his new buddy in tow, it's time for Ash to finally reach Veilstone City!

==Plot==
Still en route to [[Veilstone City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} have stopped in another city on the way to enjoy a picnic. Ash and {{AP|Turtwig}} are still trying to master {{m|Energy Ball}}, which still faces accuracy issues. The {{pkmn|training}} and picnic are put on hold when several shadows fly overhead. Looking up, the gang see several {{p|Gligar}} being led by a larger Pokémon, which suddenly start swooping. The group flee and the attackers steal the picnic food. Ash has Turtwig try an Energy Ball against the leader, but once again, it is misses its target. Ash has Turtwig use {{m|Razor Leaf}}, though the Gligar swiftly evade. For safety, all of the Pokémon apart from Turtwig, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} are [[recall]]ed into their {{i|Poké Ball}}s. Ash makes sure his friends are OK, and {{an|Brock}} identifies the Pokémon as Gligar and the larger one as {{p|Gliscor}}. Dawn looks up Gligar in her [[Pokédex]], and then Ash looks up Gliscor in his, which identifies Gliscor as Gligar's [[Evolution|evolved]] form.

Just then, an {{m|Ice Beam}} shoots towards Gliscor, which sends it flying. Ash and the gang look across and see that it came from [[Paul]] and his {{p|Weavile}}. Paul sends out his {{TP|Paul|Murkrow}} which sends all of the Gligar fleeing. A few attempt to attack Murkrow but it easily dodges. A strong wind starts, and Gliscor orders the group of Gligar to leave. However, while almost all leave, a single Gligar is too busy eating an apple to notice. After quickly scoffing down the apple and making a face at the gang, it tries to take off but the attempt is misjudged and it falls onto Ash. After getting up, it finds itself surrounded by the angry stares of Pikachu, Piplup, and Turtwig. It quickly leaves to rejoin its group.

Paul recalls his Pokémon, and mentions that Gliscor lives up to its reputation. Ash asks Paul if he's there to catch the Gliscor, but Paul is apathetic as usual and tells the others to keep out of his way before he walks off. Just then, [[Officer Jenny]] and [[Nurse Joy]] arrive. It turns out that this isn't the first time people's food has been stolen, and {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} intercepts Brock's declaration of love. Meanwhile, after witnessing the Gligar and Gliscor's successful food raids, {{TRT}} sets their sights on catching the Pokémon to keep their stomach full.

At the local [[Pokémon Center]], which has a garden on the roof filled with {{t|Bug}}- and {{type|Flying}} Pokémon, Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy tell the gang that the Gliscor and Gligar have reduced the city into a ghost town. After stripping the city bare of its growing fruit and vegetables, they're now stealing the food out of people's hands. Brock is confused, as Gliscor and Gligar are known for living in the forest, not in the city. It is revealed that one night, a very powerful storm blew Gliscor into the city. The same winds, caused by the numerous skyscrapers in the city, prevented Gliscor from leaving, driving Gliscor to start attracting the Gligar from neighboring areas with sound waves magnified by the buildings. Though numerous attempts to capture the Pokémon have failed, Officer Jenny has a new plan which involves using Gligar's favorite fruit as bait. The gang all pledge their support.

Meanwhile, Gliscor and the Gligar have taken refuge in an abandoned warehouse. Suddenly, a tub of fruit shoots through the window. All the Gligar start to tuck in, but they all grow suspicious and, along with Gliscor, look through the window to see a truck carrying fruit driving down the road. They all give chase, except for the one that fell on Ash earlier. After a few extra bites it joins the chase.

Officer Jenny drives the truck in an attempt to lure the Pokémon into a strong wind current, which should blow them out of the city and return them to the forest. However, the plan is ruined when Gliscor and the Gligar are captured by Team Rocket in their balloon. [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} perform their {{motto}} and begin their getaway. Unfortunately Team Rocket's boasts are holding true, with Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}, Piplup's {{m|Bubble Beam}}, and Gliscor's {{m|X-Scissor}} prove useless against the strong container. It turns out that while the container is almost indestructible, the rope holding it isn't as the Gligar, who Ash recognizes from earlier, cuts the rope, causing the container to fall onto the remains of the building. The container is destroyed, and Gligar is sent flying. Ash runs to save it, and Gligar ends up landing on him just like earlier. Meanwhile, Gliscor and the other Gligar obviously aren't too happy about the attempted capture and all use X-Scissor on the balloon, which causes the balloon to crash and Team Rocket is sent blasting off again. The balloon also crashes onto the building remains, and the road is blocked by the debris. This causes the wind direction to change, and Gliscor and the Gligar help themselves to the fruit on the truck. All of this has been observed by Paul.

Gliscor and Gligar are soon wreaking havoc on the city, and with the road blocked, the same plan cannot be reattempted. Just then the gang have an idea; if they can't send Gliscor and the Gligar into a wind current, then they will produce one using a {{m|Gust}} from the Pokémon at the Center. Ash decides to talk to Gliscor to let it know they just want to help.

In an alley, Team Rocket is consoling themselves with some food when they notice Gliscor and the Gligar have arrived. They are quickly on the run, when suddenly an Ice Beam hits, and Team Rocket is sent blasting off for the second time. The attacker is revealed to be Paul's Weavile, who uses another Ice Beam and freezes all the Gligar solid. As Paul orders a {{m|Blizzard}}, Gliscor responds with a {{m|Sandstorm}}, stopping the attack and melting the ice while the numerous Pokémon make a getaway. However, the Gligar Ash saved is once again left behind, and is greeted by Ash and his friends. It pulls its now trademark strange face, but then starts to follow its group, and is itself followed by the gang.

In a nearby alley, Paul confronts Gliscor and sends out {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} to partner with Weavile. He orders an Ice Beam/{{m|Thunder}} combo, but there are so many Gligar flying about that neither one of them can target. Paul yells at his Pokémon to focus, and orders a {{m|Thunder Punch}} from Electabuzz, which hits several Gligar. Gliscor isn't happy about seeing its group attacked and uses X-Scissor on Electabuzz, which sends the {{pkmn|category|Electric Pokémon}} flying into Weavile and Paul. Ash and the others arrive along with the Gligar they've now befriended. Ash tells Gliscor they can help it return to the wild, but before it can answer it is hit by Paul's Ice Beam/Thunder combo, sending it crashing to the ground. Paul throws a Poké Ball, and successfully catches the Gliscor. As usual, Paul scans Gliscor with his Pokédex and sees that it is quite strong and decides to keep it. Ash asks Paul about all the Gligar it was leading, but Paul doesn't care. The Gligar known to Ash and the group makes a run at Paul, but Electabuzz hits it with a Thunder Punch, sending it flying. Recalling his Pokémon to their Poké Balls, Paul criticizes the gang and leaves.

All of the Gligar are now flying around the alley aimlessly, not knowing what to do now that Gliscor is gone. Deciding to go with the plan anyway, Ash and Dawn start to lure the Gligar to the Pokémon Center. A few are hesitant about going, but the one Ash is now friends with lets the others know it is okay and soon all the Gligar are on their way. Once there, all the Pokémon at the Center use Gust to send the Gligar flying out of the city and the plan is working perfectly. However, Team Rocket shows up, making a second attempt to catch the Gligar. Ash tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, but Team Rocket is so far away the Thunderbolt doesn't reach. Ash decides to try Turtwig and Energy Ball again. Turtwig sends out the Energy Ball, but which it reaches the balloon's distance once again the direction isn't there and it misses. With Team Rocket closing in, Ash tells Turtwig to really concentrate. Turtwig responds, and fires the Energy Ball which hits Team Rocket dead on. The balloon explodes and it's third time unlucky for Team Rocket who are sent blasting off again.

Ash congratulates Turtwig on finally perfecting the attack, when they notice that the slow Gligar is once again too busy eating to notice where its group is. Turtwig fires another Energy Ball at it, sending it into the air. Then all the Center's Pokémon use Gust, finally sending the Gligar out of the city and back to their natural habitat. Just when the gang think the Gligar problem is gone, the slow Gligar is seen flying back toward the Pokémon Center, and once again, its flying is not up to scratch and it lands on Ash who asks why it didn't join its friends. Pulling its face, Brock tells Ash that Gligar must want to join him. Upon hearing this, Ash happily throws a {{i|Poké Ball}} and catches {{AP|Gligar}}.

==Major events==
[[File:Ash catching Gligar.png|thumb|220px|Ash after catching Gligar]]
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet [[Paul]] again.
* Paul {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{p|Gliscor}}.
* [[Ash's Turtwig]] masters {{m|Energy Ball}}.
* Ash catches a {{AP|Gligar}}.
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===Debuts===

====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Ash's Gligar]]
* {{p|Gliscor}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Paul]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gligar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gligar}}; new)
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Weavile}} ([[Paul]]'s)
* {{p|Murkrow}} ({{OP|Paul|Murkrow}})
* {{p|Electabuzz}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ([[Paul]]'s; new; debut)
* {{p|Gligar}} (multiple)
* {{p|Metapod}}
* {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Pidgeot}}
* {{p|Spearow}}
* {{p|Wurmple}}
* {{p|Beautifly}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Chatot}}
** Pokémon senryū: ペラペラと　ラップでおしゃべり　ペラップよ ''Perapera to, rappu de o-shaberi, Perappu yo.'' "Chattering in rap fluently, it's {{tt|Perap|Chatot}}."
** Chatot has much more involvement than most Pokémon, appearing before the reveal and during the senryū.
* In [[Kanto]], {{Ash}} filled his party with {{AP|Squirtle}} two episodes before he first met [[Lt. Surge]], Kanto's third [[Gym Leader]]. In this episode, he {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} {{AP|Gligar}}, while two episodes later, he meets [[Maylene]], [[Sinnoh]]'s third Gym Leader. Another parallel is that both Squirtle and Gligar were part of a group of Pokémon of their same species that caused trouble in a town. Both of them also voluntarily followed Ash.
* The featured town is apparently located on {{rt|215|Sinnoh}}, which is one of the routes where wild {{p|Gligar}} appear in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} via the [[Dual-slot mode|dual-slot method]].
* This is one of the few episodes where {{TRT}} blasts off three times.
* This episode's English [[dub]] title is based on the title of the song {{wp|Wind of Change (Scorpions song)|Wind of Change}} by the {{wp|Scorpions (band)|Scorpions}}, possibly chosen because Gligar is the FlyScorpion Pokémon.
* With the capture of Gligar, this marks the first time Ash has had two {{type|Flying}} Pokémon on his team since {{AP|Pidgeot}} was released in ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]''.

===Errors===
* When {{TP|Paul|Gliscor}} commands its minion Gligar to fly away after [[Paul]] appears, there is a black line through Gliscor's face and its head clips behind its body.
* When {{an|Brock}} falls in love with [[Nurse Joy]] and [[Officer Jenny]], his arm is cut off.
* In one scene where Nurse Joy is looking at her laptop, her hat is colored the same as her hair.
* Gliscor's minion Gligar are affected by {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}}'s {{m|Thunder Punch}} despite being part {{type|Ground}}.
* A {{p|Spearow}} uses Gust, a move that it [[Animated series move errors|cannot legally learn in the games]].
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, {{m|Gust}} is called "''Podmuch Wiatru''" and "''Wichura''" simultaneously throughout the episode.

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DP064 error.png|The Gliscor errors
DP064 error 2.png|Nurse Joy's miscolored hat
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===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7ahgooKun8 Hot Springing a Leak!]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
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'''Hot Springing a Leak!''' (Japanese: '''ウリムートリオと湯けむりバトル！！ ''' ''The {{tt|Urimoo|Swinub}} Trio and the Hot Spring Battle!!'') is the 63rd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 529th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on January 17, 2008, and in the United States on June 28, 2008.

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==Blurb==

When it's late and there's no Pokémon Center nearby, Dawn comes up with the solution: a visit to a nearby hot spring hotel, owned by the parents of her old friend Leona! Dawn and her friends arrive at the hotel ready for a relaxing soak in the springs, only to find Leona and her three Swinub in crisis mode because the spring water has stopped flowing. Now Leona is counting on her Swinub to use their superb sense of smell and sniff out another hot spring source.

With Dawn and her friends along to help, Leona follows the Swinub to the site of a new hot spring hotel. The construction workers are Team Rocket in disguise, and they claim to have found this spring water on their own. Leona notices the spring water here is just like the water back home, leading her to suspect they've been tapping into her hotel's pipeline. Right on cue, a Wooper shows up with the proof she needs to prove this "new" spring really is just the diverted water from her family's hot spring!

Team Rocket throws aside their disguises and unleashes a new robot, the Badabing Super Soaker Number Six. The robot is no match for Dawn and Leona's teamwork, and once Team Rocket is dealt with, the hot spring can start to flow again. But first, Dawn and Leona, using Piplup and Swinub, have a Tag Battle against Brock and Ash, who use Sudowoodo and Chimchar. After a frosty draw, everyone heads to the hot springs for a great soak to psych themselves up for the adventures ahead!

==Plot==
As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} continue to travel, Ash is still hard at work {{pkmn|training}} his {{AP|Turtwig}} in using {{m|Energy Ball}}. Turtwig charges the sphere and proceeds to launch it, but the sphere dissipates beforehand. Turtwig is upset, but Ash encourages it to try again. {{an|Brock}} asks for him to hold off until they reach the next town, in order to get there before dark. Ash recalls Turtwig and looks forward to a hot bath at the next [[Pokémon Center]], but Brock checks his guidebook and finds no Center in the next town. {{an|Dawn}} suggests that they go to a hot spring that she knows about, one that allows {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to enjoy it as well. She mentions that one of her best friends lives at a hot spring hotel, so they start heading that way.

Outside the hotel, a girl talks to her {{p|Swinub}} in helping her out. Dawn calls out her name, [[Leona]], Dawn's childhood friend. Leona happens to call her Dee-Dee, which upsets Dawn, but Leona is still happy to see her. When asked about how business is going, Leona admits that it has been sluggish. Leona remembers watching Dawn's [[DP061|most recent]] {{pkmn|Contest}} performance, which slightly upsets Dawn. Dawn introduces Leona to Ash and Brock, mentioning that she met Dawn in Kindergarten. Hearing that Leona is a {{pkmn|Trainer}} as well, Ash asks her for a {{pkmn|battle}}, but Leona doesn't have the time. Dawn is eager to jump in the hot spring, but before Leona can say anything, they're off.

They find the hot spring, with Ash jumping in first, but they find the pool shallow and cold. Leona mentions that the spring is not running because a week ago, the spring suddenly stopped receiving water. Since the spring is fed from a pipeline leading down from the mountain, [[Leona's parents]] decided to hike up and inspect it. Leona admits that if the situation doesn't change soon, the hotel will have to close. Leona is planning to use her Swinub to find another hot spring, which Dawn checks with her [[Pokédex]]. The Swinub even know how to use {{m|Dig}}. The thought of Leona raising her Pokémon makes Dawn reflect on her kindergarten days when Leona comforted her about when a young boy proceeded to bully others and hog a Jungle Gym to himself, standing at the top like a ruler. It gives Dawn the plan for them to work together to find the hot spring. Leona's Swinub take the lead as they pike up a scent of a hot spring.

At a newer hot spring, a [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] {{TRT}} takes pride in their work, wanting to open their business, as well as plans to let {{an|Giovanni}} have it. Leona's Swinub lead Ash and his friends to a source of steam. When they get there, they notice that a new hotel is being built with a freshly dug hot spring. Team Rocket notices them nearby as {{MTR}} put sunglasses on and proceeds to push them off the property. Leona confronts them about the hotel. Meowth tells a story about them digging out the hot spring by hand. Leona can tell that the water is exactly the same as their hot spring water, just by sense. She believes that they have been diverting her hot spring water to use as their own. [[Jessie]] asks her for proof of possession about the water, which Leona knows will be difficult. Brock theorizes that if they tapped into the same water source that Leona's family does, but with a different pipe, it would not matter. It appears that Team rocket has won, when suddenly a {{p|Wooper}} appears from the pipe, with a transponder on its tail.

Ash checks the Wooper as Leona recognizes it as one that belongs to her parents. Leona's parents show up as they mention that when they checked their pipeline, the found another pipe attached directly to theirs, diverting water away from their hot spring. They sent the Wooper along the line to see where it led; revealing that the hot spring has been stolen. Team Rocket loses their disguises and recites their {{motto}}. Meowth pushes a switch and summons a [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]], firing water blasts at Ash and his friends. {{AP|Pikachu}} wants to launch a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but since everyone is soaking wet, Pikachu is forced to switch to {{m|Iron Tail}}, but Pikachu slips on the wet mecha, unable to make contact.

Dawn has another flashback about how she and Leona took down the bully before, so they decide to apply that tactic. Leona has her Swinub dig and cause the three-legged mecha to tumble and spill its water all over itself, heating it up. [[Dawn's Buneary]] uses {{m|Ice Beam}} to quickly chill it, causing it to crack. The mecha tumbles backwards into Team Rocket and explodes, sending them blasting off. Dawn and Leona celebrate as Leona's parents insist that they stay for the spring, working to fix it.

Back at the hotel, Leona offers a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]], Ash and Brock against Dawn and Leona. [[Ash's Chimchar]] and [[Brock's Sudowoodo]] square off against Leona's Swinub and [[Dawn's Piplup]]. Swinub tries to {{m|Tackle}} Sudowoodo, but it dodges. Piplup tries to {{m|Peck}} Chimchar, but it {{m|Scratch}}es Piplup down. Dawn and Leona team up as they switch targets, Swinub's {{m|Ice Shard}} against Chimchar with Piplup's {{m|Bubble Beam}} against Sudowoodo. Both dodge as Chimchar launches {{m|Flamethrower}}, both dodging. Chimchar tries {{m|Flame Wheel}} on Swinub, but Piplup takes the lead, triggering another flashback memory and tactic.

It appears that Chimchar hit, but neither target is to be seen. That's because Swinub dug underground, taking Piplup with it, springing up to hit Chimchar. Piplup hits with {{m|Whirlpool}}, soaking Chimchar. Ash and Brock feel the pressure as Dawn and Leona use the tactics that allowed them to take care of the bully. Piplup fires Bubble Beam at Chimchar, hitting, as Swinub launches {{m|Blizzard}}. Sudowoodo hits Swinub with {{m|Double-Edge}}, but the Blizzard hits Chimchar. Sudowoodo proceeds to {{m|Mimic}} the Blizzard as Swinub launches Blizzard, both sides getting hit. The end result shocks all as all four Pokémon have been {{status|freeze|frozen}}, resulting in a tie. They decide to end the day with the hot spring.

With the hot spring repaired, Ash and his friends as well as the Pokémon enjoy the hot spring. The Pokémon play and rest, Chimchar sitting with its tail above water while Sudowoodo sits near the steam without soaking its body. {{AP|Buizel}} punches a flowing water stream. Leona praises them both as Ash decides to ask Leona about why Dawn is called Dee-Dee, but before she can respond, Dawn pushes her down, keeping the secret locked up. The next day, Ash and his friends leave the hot spring and wave Leona and her parents good bye, Dawn's confidence restored as well.


==Major events==
[[File:Dawn Leona reunion.png|thumb|220px|Dawn reuniting with Leona]]
* {{an|Dawn}} reunites with her childhood friend [[Leona]], while {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} meet her for the first time.
* Dawn and Leona have a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] against Ash and Brock, which ends in a draw.
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Leona]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* [[Leona]]
* [[Leona's parents|Leona's father]]
* [[Leona's parents|Leona's mother]]
* Bully (flashback)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Swinub}} ([[Leona]]'s; ×3)
* {{p|Wooper}} ([[Leona's parents]]')

==Trivia==
* [[EP188|An episode]] featuring three {{p|Swinub}} and hot springs also aired during the [[Johto]] saga.
* [[Leona]] greets {{an|Dawn}} by calling her '''Dee Dee''' (Japanese: '''ピカリ''' ''Pikari''), the same nickname {{si|Kenny}} uses for Dawn.
* Leona uses Dawn's catchphrase often in this episode, saying "No need to worry" (Japanese: "{{tt|Daijōbu!|'It's fine!' or 'It'll be alright!'}}").
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Luxray}}
** Pokémon senryū: うせものを　みつけてにっこり　レントラー ''Usemono o, mitsukete nikkori, Rentorā.''
* [[Polka O Dolka]], [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]], and [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] were used as background music.
* The episode's English dub title is a play on the terms "{{wp|hot spring}}" and "springing a leak".
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a variation of their {{motto}}.
* Team Rocket's sunglasses in this episode are reminiscent of the ones the [[Squirtle Squad]] wear.
* In the Japanese version, Team Rocket's mecha, as well as each member of Team Rocket while being blasted away, can be heard muttering 「ババンババンバンバン」, referring to a famous hot springs song called いい湯だな ("Isn't the water nice?") by The Drifters.
* [[James]] is momentarily shown drinking in the hot spring in the way {{wp|sake}} is typically drunk in Japanese hot springs.

===Errors===
* When [[Ash's Turtwig]] uses {{m|Energy Ball}} in the beginning, its Japanese voice can be heard beneath its English voice.
* When Dawn pushes Leona underwater, her navel disappears.
* After the Tag Battle finishes, Swinub is frozen solid, despite Ice types being immune to freezing.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, {{m|Flame Wheel}} is mistakenly called {{m|Flamethrower}}.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color={{colorschemelight|DP}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|DP}}
|ar={{tt|نضوب النبع الساخن|Drying up of the hot spring}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|小山豬三重奏與溫泉霧氣對戰！！|The Swinub Trio and Battle in the Hot Spring Mist!!}}
|cs={{tt|Příběh horkého pramene|The Hot Spring's Story}}
|da={{tt|En kilde til lækage!|A source (spring) of leakage!}}
|de={{tt|Thermalquelle mit Leck!|Thermal spring with leak!}}
|nl={{tt|Een lek in het zuiverste water!|A leak in the clearest water!}}
|fi={{tt|Tulikuuma lähde|The fire-hot spring}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Un bon bain bien chaud !|A good bath well hot!}}
|it={{tt|Complotto termale!|Thermal conspiracy!}}
|ko={{tt|빛나! 베쓰의 온천을 지켜라!|Dawn! Protect Leona's Hot Spring!}}
|no={{tt|Varmekilden springer lekk|The hot spring is leaking}}
|pl={{tt|Gorący przeciek|Hot Leak}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Fonte Termal Secou!|The Hot Spring Dried!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Uma Fuga nas Termas!|A Leak in the Hot Spring!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Las aguas termales!|The thermal waters!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡El Balneario tiene una fuga!|The spa has a leak!}}
|sv={{tt|En läcka i heta källan!|A leak in the Hot Spring!}}
|ro={{tt|Un Izvor Termal cu Probleme|A Hot Spring with Problems}}
|ru={{tt|В горячем источнике протечка!|A leakage in the hot spring!}}
}}
 
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DP062

2026-10-19T16:57:16Z

SpanskaFlugan: /* In other languages */

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epcode=DP062 |
altepcode=EP528 |
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title_en=Tanks for the Memories! |
title_ja=メイドカフェのミルタンク！ |
title_ja_trans=Miltank of the Maid Café! |
broadcast_jp=January 10, 2008 |
screen=yes|
broadcast_us=June 21, 2008 |
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en_op=[[We Will Be Heroes]] |
ja_op=[[Together]] |
ja_ed=[[Message of the Wind|風のメッセージ]] |
olmteam=Team Iguchi |
scenario=米村正二 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=山田浩之 |
directorn=1 |
director=古賀一臣|
artn=1 |
art=夏目久仁彦 |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|dp|062}}
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6kqy_0wnEg Tanks for the Memories!]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
}}
'''Tanks for the Memories!''' (Japanese: '''メイドカフェのミルタンク！''' ''Miltank of the Maid Café!'') is the 62nd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 528th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on January 10, 2008, and in the United States on June 21, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Brock leads his friends to the Mountain Hut Maid Café, where waitresses Spring, Summer, and Autumn serve up fresh Miltank milk. Spring and Summer's Miltank are perfectly trained, but Autumn's new Miltank, Ilta, won't listen to anything Autumn says. Autumn is ready to give up on Ilta, but Brock wants to repair the relationship between Trainer and Pokémon.

With Brock's guidance, Autumn tries to earn Ilta's trust, only to lose her temper when Ilta still doesn't do what she expects. When Autumn tries to get Ilta to cross a bridge, Autumn nearly falls off and has to be rescued by Brock and Happiny. Frustrated by her own clumsiness, she's ready to give up until Brock gives her some words of encouragement.

After Autumn helps protect Ilta from a swarm of Beedrill, it looks like Trainer and Pokémon just might make it after all. In the meantime, Team Rocket tries to duplicate the success of the Mountain Hut Maid Café, but they've hit a snag: they have no Miltank milk! To remedy the problem, they catch Brock and Autumn by surprise and fly off with both the Trainers and the real target, Ilta! Brock's Happiny uses Secret Power to put Team Rocket to sleep, allowing Brock and Autumn to escape and defeat Team Rocket. With Autumn and Ilta finally a team, our own team of heroes gets back on the road toward Veilstone City!

==Plot==
{{an|Brock}}, with his guidebook in hand, excitedly leads {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} to the [[Café Cabin|Mountain Hut Maid Café]]. There, they meet the three maids, {{OBP|Autumn|DP062}}, {{OBP|Spring and Summer|DP062|Spring, and Summer}}. Brock immediately goes for Spring and Summer but is stopped by {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}. After recovering, Spring, Autumn, and Summer take the group to the barn for {{p|Miltank}} [[Moomoo Milk]] at their request. Once there, Spring's two Miltank and Summer's Miltank happily run into the barn, hooking themselves up to give Ash and friends a nice round of milk. Everyone sends out their Pokémon to enjoy it as well.

Brock asks about Autumn's Miltank. She says her Miltank, [[nickname]]d Ilta, is outside and doesn't listen to her since she just got her. She also claimed that she was thinking about [[Released Pokémon|releasing]] her since she 'isn't that cute anyway'. Brock jumps in, saying that Autumn shouldn't just give up on her Miltank. Spring compliments on Brock's knowledge, causing Brock to proclaim his dream of becoming a great {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}. He also claims that he can help Autumn with any problems she may have with her Miltank, becoming quite flirtatious with Spring. Predictably, Croagunk {{m|Poison Jab}}s him once again. Summer calls her sisters back to the café, saying it's becoming full. Spring tells Autumn to stay with Brock while Dawn, Ash, and their Pokémon don maid outfits and decide to help Spring and Summer serve customers. After seeing the Mountain Hut Maid Café, {{TRT}} is inspired to build and operate their own café.

Meanwhile, Brock tells Autumn that a good way to bond with Pokémon is to [[Friendship|gain its trust]]. Brock demonstrates by complimenting his {{TP|Brock|Happiny}}. Autumn tries it for herself, repeating the process with Ilta. However Ilta ignores her Trainer and goes on to eat a nearby flower, much to Autumn's frustration. Brock simply walks over to Ilta, petting her head and asking her if the flower tasted good. When Autumn tries to do the same, Ilta belches in her face.

Switching over to a rickety bridge, Brock suggests working on 'praise giving' by letting Pokémon overcome fear through kind words. Brock and Happiny successfully cross. With a bit of struggling, Brock gets Ilta to walk into the center of the bridge with a [[Pecha Berry]]. Ilta tries to continue, but the swaying action paralyzes her with fear. Brock reminds Autumn that she must cheer Ilta on. Upon doing so, Autumn smacks Ilta on the back, trying to be encouraging, but winds up tripping and falling over the side. Brock runs over to save her, grabbing onto her hand before it is too late. However, Brock, too, begins to fall off the bridge. Fortunately, in a spurt of quick thinking Happiny runs over and grabs Brock's leg, tossing both him and Autumn back onto the bridge. Autumn is left distraught over the incident, though Brock tries to reassure her.

Later, Brock requests that Autumn wash Ilta. Brock demonstrates, saying that it is a good way to make sure your Pokémon is healthy and looks good. When Autumn tries, she accidentally scrubs Ilta too much, covering Ilta's face with suds. She runs to get some water but accidentally splashes both Ilta and Brock. When she goes to get Brock a towel, she also slips on a bar of soap. When Brock inquires if Autumn is okay, Autumn tells him no and complains that she is clumsy and useless. Brock simply smiles and asks how she can expect Ilta to listen to her if she keeps losing it. Finally, Autumn makes a U-turn, saying she won't cry again.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket's maid café receives its first two customers. However, the pair of boys are not happy with Team Rocket's coffee and claim it is 'just a cup of hot water'. After [[Jessie]] has a fit, the two leave saying that since there wasn't Miltank milk, they weren't going to stay. Hearing this, Jessie comes up with a plan to get the Miltank.

Later, Ilta comes across an apple tree and knocks down a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}} while trying to get some of the fruit. Autumn tries to shield Ilta from the oncoming swarm as Happiny saves the day with {{m|Secret Power}}. After escaping, Ilta gives Autumn a lick in recognition of her courage. Suddenly, Team Rocket appears and captures both Ilta and Autumn. Seeing this, Brock jumps onto the net, so Team Rocket grabs him and Happiny as well. Team Rocket puts all of them in a cage, as they want some milk from Ilta, who refuses. Happiny is able to put Team Rocket to sleep with Secret Power, so they drop the key which allows the captive to escape. {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} later wakes Team Rocket up with a bucket of water and they see that Autumn, Brock, Ilta, and Happiny got away.

Team Rocket immediately starts to chase them, finally catching up and sending out their Pokémon. Ash and Dawn, seeing that Team Rocket has caught Brock and Autumn, catch up. Ash sends out {{AP|Turtwig}} and commands him to use {{m|Energy Ball}}, but Energy Ball hasn't been perfected yet. Before Dawn can help, Brock decides that he and Autumn should have a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] to strengthen the bond between them and their Pokémon. {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} approaches with a {{m|Poison Tail}} attack, only to be {{m|Pound}}ed away by Happiny. Ilita {{m|Tackle}}s {{TP|James|Carnivine}} out the way as Happiny goes on to throw Seviper directly into the rest of Team Rocket before following it up with a Pound attack. Finally, Ilta uses {{m|Rollout}} to send Team Rocket blasting off.

Back at the barn, Ilta happily straps herself into the milking machine to give Autumn some milk. Autumn thanks Brock, but he is preoccupied with her sisters, and Croagunk promptly Poison Jabs him and drags him away. Finally, Ash and friends say goodbye to the Maid Café, with some last reassuring words from Brock to Autumn. The sisters tell them to come back any time, and Brock prepares to rush back immediately, though Ash and Dawn drag him off. Autumn looks on lovingly at Brock as Ash and friends walk off down the road and towards [[Veilstone City]] for Ash's next [[Gym]] match.

==Major events==
* {{an|Brock}}'s {{TP|Brock|Happiny}} learns {{m|Secret Power}} and is also revealed to know {{m|Pound}}.
* [[Ash's Turtwig]] continues to learn {{m|Energy Ball}}.
* {{an|Dawn}} begins to suffer a lack of confidence after her recent [[Pokémon Contest]] losses.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Zoey]] (flashback)
* {{OBP|Autumn|DP062}}
* {{OBP|Spring and Summer|DP062|Summer}}
* {{OBP|Spring and Summer|DP062|Spring}}
* Customers

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Miltank}} ({{OBP|Autumn|DP062}}'s; Ilta)
* {{p|Miltank}} ({{OBP|Spring and Summer|DP062|Spring}}'s; ×2)
* {{p|Miltank}} ({{OBP|Spring and Summer|DP062|Summer}}'s)
* {{p|Beedrill}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash crossdressing DP.png|thumb|200px|Ash cross-dressing]]
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Probopass}}
** Pokémon senryū: ダイノーズしんかするならテンガンざん ''Dainōzu, shinka suru nara, Tengan-zan.'' "{{tt|Dainose|Probopass}}, if it's going to evolve, [[Mt. Coronet|Mt. Tengan]]."
* [[Message of the Wind]] replaced [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* [[Amy Palant]] returns to dub the voice of {{OBP|Spring and Summer|DP062|Summer}}.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] is dressed in the same outfit that he wore in ''[[AG104|Claydol Big and Tall]]''.
* {{Ash}} begrudgingly dresses up as a maid in this episode, marking the third time he has [[Cross-dressing|cross-dressed]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
* Though Aipom evolved in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', the opening for this episode was not updated to include her Evolution, which is something that also didn't happen with [[We Will Be Heroes]], the English opening theme.
* When Ash and his {{AP|friends}} are helping in the café, two boys are visiting. One of them wears a T-shirt featuring a caricature of {{jo|Marina}} on it and has a bandanna similar to {{an|May}}'s.
* This episode has a similar theme to ''[[AG012|The Lotad Lowdown]]''. Three sisters are introduced, {{an|Brock}} falls in love with the two older sisters, and the youngest sister is in love with Brock, resulting in the younger sister becoming jealous and angry at Brock when he doesn't pay attention to her.
* Music from ''[[PK10|Pikachu's PikaBoo]]'' and ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' can be heard.
* The Team Rocket trio's original motto theme can be heard.
* This is the first episode of the season without a cold opening.
* The English dub title of this episode is derived from the saying "Thanks for the memories".
* Despite learning it in this episode, [[Brock's Happiny]] has not been seen using {{m|Secret Power}} again since.
* The Mountain Hut Maid Café is based on the [[Café Cabin]] from the games, and its name is nearly identical in the Japanese version with the addition of "Maid". However, this reference is less clear in the dub where its name is translated differently from the Café Cabin's.

===Errors===
* In some scenes in the English [[dub]], Japanese {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} voiceovers can be heard over the English ones.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color={{colorschemelight|DP}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|DP}}
|ar={{tt|ذكريات عزيزة|Precious memories}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|女僕咖啡廳的大奶罐！|Miltank of the Maid Café!}}
|cs={{tt|Díky za vzpomínky|Thanks for the Memories}}
|da={{tt|Ikke græde over spildt mælk!|No crying over spilt milk!}}
|de={{tt|Nett und geduldig...?!|Nice and patient...?!}}
|nl={{tt|Een tank vol herinneringen!|A tank full of memories!}}
|fi={{tt|Maidoissa on eroja!!|Milks have differences!!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Le Café des Demoiselles|The Cafe of the Misses}}
|it={{tt|Buon maestro, buoni consigli!|Good teacher, good advices!}}
|ko={{tt|웅이의 엇갈린 사랑|Brock's Conflicting Love}}
|no={{tt|Den melka glemmer du aldri|You'll never forget that milk}}
|pl={{tt|Mleczne wspomnienia|Milky memories}}
|pt_br={{tt|Um Tanque de Preguiça!|A Tank of Slack!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Obrigado pelas Memórias!|Thanks for the Memories!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Gracias por los recuerdos!|Thanks for the memories!}}
|es_eu=¡Gracias por los recuerdos!
|sv={{tt|Mjölken du aldrig glömmer!|The milk you'll never forget!}}
|ru={{tt|Спасибо за воспоминания|Thanks for memories}}
}}
 
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Johanna

2026-10-18T20:18:06Z

SpanskaFlugan: /* Voice actors */

{{CharInfobox
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|corecolor={{contest color light}}
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|name=Johanna
|jname=アヤコ
|tmname=Ayako
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|image=Johanna DP.png
|size=150px
|caption=Artwork from {{aniseries|DP}}
|gender=Female
|colors=yes
|eyes=Blue
|hair=Blue
|hometown=[[Twinleaf Town]]
|region=[[Sinnoh]]
|relatives='''Games''': {{ga|Lucas}} (son) or {{ga|Dawn}} (daughter) '''Animated series''': {{an|Dawn}} (daughter) '''Adventures''': {{adv|Diamond}} (son)
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass={{pkmn|Coordinator}}
|game=yes
|generation={{gen|IV}}, {{gen|VIII}}
|games={{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, Pearl|s}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl}}
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|team=no
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|epname=Following A Maiden's Voyage!
|enva=[[Sarah Natochenny]]
|java=[[Makoto Tsumura]]
}}

'''Johanna''' (Japanese: '''アヤコ''' ''Ayako'') is the [[mother]] of the [[player character]] in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. She is an accomplished [[Pokémon Coordinator]] from [[Twinleaf Town]].

In {{pkmn|animation}}, Johanna is the mother of {{an|Dawn}} and appears as a recurring character during {{aniseries|DP}}. In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}, she is the mother of {{adv|Diamond}}.

==In the core series games==
Unlike previous mothers of player characters, Johanna is less content to stay at home. After the player begins their {{pkmn|journey}}, she can be found at the [[Contest Hall]] in [[Hearthome City]] and occasionally enters [[Rank (Contest)|Master Rank]] {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s with her {{p|Kangaskhan}}, [[nickname]]d '''Jumpy''' (Japanese: '''ガルちゃん''' ''Garu-chan'').

She is also shown to travel to the [[Resort Area]], where every so often she will visit the player's [[Villa]]. She can also be encountered in the lobby of the [[Battle Hall]], where she will be cheering in support of the player.

Johanna can appear in the [[Battle Hall]] in {{game|Platinum}} after the player has become successful in the facility. She says that she usually cheers for everyone, but seeing her child winning evokes something in her.

She seems to be a friend of the [[Contest Judge]] [[Keira]].

===Pokémon===
===={{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}====
{{Pokémon/Contest
|gen=4
|ndex=0115
|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|nickname=Jumpy
|type1=Normal
|gender=female
|move1=Dizzy Punch|move1cat=Cool|move1app=0
|move2=Endure|move2cat=Tough|move2app=2
|move3=Reversal|move3cat=Cool|move3app=2
|move4=Outrage|move4cat=Cool|move4app=2}}

===={{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}====
{{Pokémon/Contest
|gen=8
|ndex=0115
|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|nickname=Jumpy
|type1=Normal
|gender=female
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1app=1
|move2=Endure|move2type=Normal|move2app=3
|move3=Reversal|move3type=Fighting|move3app=0
|move4=Bulldoze|move4type=Ground|move4app=2
}}

===Items given===
{{itlisth|normal}}
{{Itemlist|Running Shoes|Given to the player before leaving on the journey|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes|BD=yes|SP=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Guidebook|Given to the player before leaving on the journey|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes|BD=yes|SP=yes}}
{{Itemlist|None|Given to the player in the [[Contest Hall|Super Contest Hall]]|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes|BD=yes|SP=yes|display={{tt|Tuxedo|If the player is a boy}}/{{tt|Dress|If the player is a girl}}|sprite={{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2)=0|Lucas|Dawn}} Contest BDSP OD|size=40}}
{{itlistfoot|normal}}

==Gallery==
===Sprites and models===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{contest color dark}}; background: #{{contest color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{contest color dark}}; background: #{{contest color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Johanna OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{contest color dark}}; background: #{{contest color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Johanna BDSP OD.png|80px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{contest color dark}}; background: #{{contest color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Johanna Contest BDSP OD.png|80px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{contest color dark}}; background: #{{contest color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Johanna Contest BDSP.png|128px]]
|-
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| colspan=2 | Overworld models from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| Contest model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Johanna/Quotes}}

==In animation==
===History===
[[File:Johanna Younger.png|thumb|left|220px|Johanna when she was younger]]
====Pre-series====
As a young girl, she was shown participating in a Pokémon Contest in a flashback in ''[[DP095|Battling the Generation Gap!]]'' against her childhood rival, [[Lila]]. It was revealed that Lila was the first person to defeat Johanna, breaking her winning streak. However, after seeing how passionate Johanna was about Contests, she started questioning what she wanted to do. She sat down to talk to Johanna and the two decided they would pursue what they would be best at, with Johanna competing in Contests and Lila studying to become a [[Pokémon Stylist]].
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
Johanna debuted in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]''. She told Dawn that to become a great [[Pokémon Coordinator]], she would have to learn from {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|Breeders}} as well. Later, when Dawn was about to leave for her {{pkmn|journey}} with a large suitcase full of clothes and jewelry, Johanna gave her a small [[Bag|backpack]].

In ''[[DP070|The Bells are Singing!]]'', it was revealed that she sewed {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}'s vest.

In ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]'', Dawn, {{Ash}}, and {{an|Brock}} received cold-weather outfits for the area surrounding [[Snowpoint City]] from her.
[[File:Johanna gown DP141.png|thumb|250px|Johanna in the Twinleaf Festival]]
Johanna appeared in ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'' and met Ash and Brock in person for the first time. Together with [[Izzy and Cara]], she was planning the events of the [[Twinleaf Festival]]. She later had a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] with her daughter, using her {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} against [[Dawn's Piplup]] and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}. Although she won the battle with relative ease, she was impressed by Dawn's teamwork and complimented her.

In ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'', Johanna was the hostess for the [[Festival Battle Challenge]] which was a part of the Twinleaf Festival. She wore a gown during the occasion.

In ''[[DP167|Teaching the Student Teacher!]]'', Johanna was supposed to have a seminar for children, "My Very First Pokémon Coordinator Class," but she had to fill in for a [[Nurse Joy]] who was taking care of too many Pokémon as a judge in the [[Neighborly Town]] {{pkmn|Contest}}. Dawn volunteered to teach in her place. At the end of the episode, Johanna gave Dawn a new outfit to wear at the Grand Festival.

Johanna made brief cameo appearances from ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'' to ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]'', in which she watched Dawn compete in the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]]. She then appeared again in person in ''[[DP177|A Grand Fight for Winning!]]'', where she joined the audience. She also made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

When Dawn returned home in [[DPS01]], Johanna decided to have her Glameow and Umbreon battle Dawn's {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{TP|Dawn|Cyndaquil}}. However, after Piplup and Cyndaquil started squabbling, the battle was stopped. She is last seen saying her farewells to {{an|Dawn}} on her journey to [[Hoenn]].
[[File:Johanna anime.png|thumb|250px|Johanna in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
Johanna appeared in ''[[JN074|Nightfall? Nightmares!]]'', where [[Chloe]] watched a video of her being interviewed. During the interview, Johanna took the opportunity to promote a Contest that was to be held in [[Eterna City]].

===Character===
[[File:Johanna and Dawn.png|left|thumb|250px|Johanna and Dawn]]
Johanna is an accomplished [[Pokémon Coordinator]], having won the [[Ribbon Cup]] and the title of [[Top Coordinator]] after winning the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] when she was younger. Dawn grew up inspired by her achievements and decided to follow in her footsteps, wanting to become a great Coordinator as well. When Dawn left on her {{pkmn|journey}}, Johanna gave her the first {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]] she received, which both of them carried as a good luck charm.

Johanna watches all of Dawn's Contests on [[television]] along with her {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}}. She also has newspaper articles about Dawn's victories and pictures of her competing in Contests and the [[Hearthome Collection]] in her living room. Although she keeps track of Dawn's journey, she doesn't like to get too involved, telling Dawn she would be better off relying on her friends and her {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|Pokémon}} instead of her mother, and to use her losses as a learning opportunity.

While one might think that her skills have gotten rusty since she became a [[mother]], it turns out that she teaches a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} class out of her home, even having a battlefield behind her house for instructing her students. As a result, her skills are still as sharp as ever, as shown when she battled Dawn.

===Pokémon===
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This listing is of Johanna's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Johanna
|pkmn=Glameow
|type1=Normal
|img=Johanna Glameow.png
|epnum=DP001
|epname=Following A Maiden's Voyage!
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Chinami Nishimura
|desc=Johanna's {{p|Glameow}} was her main Pokémon as a Coordinator. After Johanna retired from her career, Glameow became the family pet. It was seen battling against [[Lila]]'s {{p|Delcatty}} in a flashback, where it lost by points. It later battled alongside Johanna's {{p|Umbreon}} against [[Dawn's Piplup]] and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} and won. Glameow was also seen in ''[[DP141|Challenging A Towering Figure!]]'' during the [[Twinleaf Festival]] battle tournament.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Johanna
|pkmn=Umbreon
|type1=Dark
|img=Johanna Umbreon.png
|epnum=DP138
|epname=Strategy Begins at Home!
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Johanna's {{p|Umbreon}} is her only other known Pokémon. It first appeared in ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'', where it battled against [[Dawn's Piplup]] and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} alongside Johanna's Glameow and won. It was later seen in ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'' during the [[Twinleaf Festival]] battle tournament.

Umbreon's latest appearance was in [[DPS01]] where it was used to battle Dawn's Piplup and {{TP|Dawn|Cyndaquil}} alongside Glameow. It was able to do some dazzling [[Contest combination|combinations]] with Glameow, but when Piplup and Cyndaquil unleashed their {{m|Whirlpool}}-{{m|Flame Wheel}} combination; the battle was stopped due to them fighting.

Umbreon's known moves are {{m|Attract}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Swift}}, and {{m|Iron Tail}}.}}

===Contests===
[[File:Johanna achievements.png|thumb|250px|Johanna's achievements]]
====Ribbons obtained====
This listing is of the [[Ribbon]]s Johanna has obtained:
* At least five Ribbons (prior to ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'')

====Grand Festival ranking====
Johanna has competed in the following [[Grand Festival]] tournaments:
* [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] - Winner (prior to ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'')

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{contest color light}}|bordercolor={{contest color}}
|ja=津村まこと ''[[Makoto Tsumura]]''
|en=[[Sarah Natochenny]]
|ar=روزي يازجي ''Rosy Yazigi''
|ca=Laia Vidal
|fi=Elise Langenoja ([[DP001]]-[[DP167]]) Ella Pyhältö ([[DP176]], [[DP190]]-[[DP191]]) Raili Raitala ([[DP177]])
|fr_eu=Fabienne Loriaux ([[DP001]]-[[DP191]]) Élisabeth Guinand ([[JN074]])
|hu=Ilona Molnár
|hi=सबीना मलिक मौसम ''Sabina Malik Mausum''
|id=Diah Sekartadji Wulandari ([[S24]])
|it=Daniela Fava
|no=Lena Meieran
|pl=Bożena Furczyk ([[DP001]]-[[DP012]], [[JN074]]) Monika Kwiatkowska ([[DP027]]-[[DP049]]) Anna Sroka ([[DP061]]-[[DP095]], [[DP162]]-[[DP177]]) Julita Kożuszek-Borsuk ([[DP095]], young) Anna Sztejner ([[DP137]]-[[DP141]])
|pt_br=Denise Reis ([[DP001]]-[[DP012]], [[DP043]]-[[DP061]], [[DP095]]) Silvia Suzy ([[DP027]]) Elisa Villon ([[DP079]]) Lene Bastos ([[DP137]]-present)
|pt_eu=Sandra de Castro ([[DP001]]-[[DP049]]) Isabel Queirós ([[DP061]]-[[DP095]]) Ângela Marques ([[DP137]]-[[DP141]])
|es_eu=Gemma Martín
|es_la=Unknown voice actress ([[DP001]]-[[DP004]]) Elena Ramírez (rest of [[S10]]) Cynthia Alfonzo ([[S11]]) Marianna Santiago ([[S12]]) Belinda Martínez ([[S13]], [[S24]])}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Johanna Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Johanna in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Diamond and Johanna.png|thumb|left|180px|Diamond and Johanna]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====History====
=====Prior to {{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}=====
Johanna used to be a {{pkmn|Super Contest}} {{pkmn|Coordinator}} in the past. At some point in her career, she recorded a dance video.

====={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}=====
Johanna made a short cameo at the end of this chapter.

====={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}=====
Johanna was first seen in ''[[PS351|Perturbed by Pachirisu]]'' when {{adv|Platinum}} was watching Johanna's dance video to practice for the [[Dance Competition]] of her first [[Pokémon Super Contest]].

She reappeared as a figment of {{adv|Diamond}}'s thoughts after the boy reminisced about the bonds that families share in ''[[PS382|Vexing Vespiquen & Unmanageable Mothim II]]''.

She physically debuted in ''[[PS395|Stopping Sableye]]'' when Diamond learned that she had headed to [[Lake Verity]] to gather {{Berries}} and would be in danger because of [[Team Galactic]]'s plan to blow up the lake. He went there and found her being held hostage by the {{tc|Commander}} [[Mars]]. Johanna barely managed to escape with Diamond's help as he distracted Mars and allowed his mother to run away.

After returning home alongside {{adv|Sebastian}} and [[Roseanne]], she realized that the jacket and shoes that she ordered for Diamond were gone, and conjured the idea to call him on the phone she left in a pocket. Soon, though, after he received her call, she heard from him that he was infiltrating their flying shuttle and would be having a showdown with Team Galactic, much to her shock. Sebastian traveled to [[Pastoria City]] with Johanna and Roseanne to inform {{adv|Pearl}} about Diamond's disappearance.

====={{MangaArc|Platinum}}=====
Johanna became a Super Contest Coordinator once more by the end of this chapter.

====Pokémon====
{{anchor|Glameow 2}}{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Johanna
|pkmn=Glameow
|type1=Normal
|img=Johanna Glameow Adventures.png
|epnum=PS351
|epname=Perturbed by Pachirisu
|desc={{p|Glameow}} is the family's house pet. It is also assumed to be her Contest Pokémon as it was shown that she earned many Ribbons in Sinnoh.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Johanna
|pkmn=Kangaskhan
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Johanna Kangaskhan Adventures.png
|epnum=PS395
|epname=Stopping Sableye
|desc={{p|Kangaskhan}} is Johanna's second seen Pokémon. She is assumed to be another one of Johanna's Contest Pokémon as shown in a picture of her and [[Dexter]].

None of Kangaskhan's moves are known.}}

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl===
[[File:Johanna PDPV.png|thumb|200px|Johanna in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]]
Johanna appeared in {{ma|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl}}.
{{sectionstub}}
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
This is a listing of cards mentioning or featuring Johanna or her Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Mom|Supporter|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Majestic Dawn|Mom's Kindness|83}}|type=Supporter|enset=Majestic Dawn|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=83/100|jpsetlink=Entry Pack '08|jpset=Torterra/Infernape/Empoleon Half Deck|jpsetlink2=Giratina vs Dialga Deck Kit|jpset2=Giratina/Dialga Half Deck|jpnum2=013/014|jpsetlink3=Gift Box DPt|jpset3=Piplup/Pikachu Half Deck|jpnum3=015/015|jpset4=Arceus LV.X Deck: Grass & Fire|jpnum4=017/017|jpset5=Arceus LV.X Deck: Lightning & Psychic|jpnum5=017/017}}
{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}}

==Trivia==
* In early builds of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, the {{player}} was originally going to also have a father, which is further evidenced by script files leftover in their [[remake]]s, {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20231001124935/https://twitter.com/Lewchube/status/1708462187696595066</ref>
* Johanna is the first mother:
** who has a role other than being a mother.
** whose appearance in the {{pkmn|animated series}} is directly based on her game counterpart.
** of a player character in the core series whose name is known.
* Johanna's Japanese name in the animated series was originally intended to be '''Emiko''' (エミコ), as seen in the early sketches for {{aniseries|DP}}.{{Fact}}
* In the animated series, the color of Johanna's first [[Ribbon]]—the one she gave Dawn at the [[DP001|start of her journey]]—is the same color as the Ribbon Dawn [[DP027|first earned]] but it wasn't the same Ribbon.
<gallery>
Johanna Ribbon Dawn.png|Johanna's Ribbon
Floaroma Ribbon.png|The Floaroma Ribbon
</gallery>
{{-}}

==Names==
{{bulbanews|Hikari, Ayako to battle in next Pokémon Contest}}
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{contest color}}; border:3px solid #{{contest color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| アヤコ ''Ayako''
| From 阿古屋貝 ''Akoya-gai'' ({{wp|Pinctada fucata|Akoya pearl oyster}})
|-
| English, Latin American Spanish, Catalan
| Johanna
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | German
| Katrin
|
|-
| Johanna<ref group=n name=Anime>[[Pokémon animated series]]</ref>
| Same as her English name
|-
| European Spanish
| Casilda
| Possibly from ''casa'' (home)
|-
| rowspan="2" | French
| Ingrid
|
|-
| Johanna<ref group=n name=Anime />
| Same as her English name
|-
| Italian
| Olga
|
|-
| Korean
| 진희 ''Jinhui''
| From 진주조개 ''jinju-jogae'' (Akoya pearl oyster) and 희 ''{{wp|Hee (Korean name)|hui}}'' (common element in Korean feminine names)
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 彩子 ''Cǎizǐ'' / ''Chóijí''
| rowspan="2" | From the Japanese name 彩子 ''Ayako'', possibly influenced by 光彩 ''guāngcǎi / gwōngchòih'' (luster) which matches the theme of light in her child's name
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 彩子 ''Cǎizǐ''
|-
| Vietnamese
| Ayako
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

''Jumpy''
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{normal color}}; border:3px solid #{{normal color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ガルちゃん ''Garu-chan''
| From ガルーラ ''Garura'' ({{p|Kangaskhan}}) and the {{wp|diminutive}} {{wp|Japanese honorifics|honorific}} ～ちゃん ''-chan''
|-
| English, Italian
| Jumpy
| From ''jump'' and the diminutive suffix ''-y''
|-
| German
| Hüpfer
| From ''hüpfen'' (bounce) and the {{wp|Agent noun|agentive}} suffix ''-er''
|-
| European Spanish
| Kangur
| From ''Kangaskhan'' and ''canguro'' (kangaroo)
|-
| French
| Sauteur
| From ''sauteur'' (jumper)
|-
| Korean
| 캥이 ''Keng-i''
| From 캥카 ''Kengka'' (Kangaskhan) and the {{wp|diminutive}} suffix ～이 ''-i''
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 悅悅 ''Yuèyuè'' / ''Yuhtyuht''
| rowspan="2" | From a homophone of 躍 / 跃 ''yuè'' (to jump) spelled with the character 悅 / 悦 ''yuè'' (pleased)
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 悦悦 ''Yuèyuè''
|}
{{-}}

===Notes===
{{reflist|group=n}}

==References==
<references/>

==Related articles==
* [[Mother]]
* [[a:Category:Johanna|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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{{Animecharacters|contest}}
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[[Category:Top Coordinators]]
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Mr. Sukizo

2026-10-18T16:55:17Z

SpanskaFlugan: /* Voice actors */

{{CharInfobox|
|color={{contest color}}
|corecolor={{contest color light}}
|bordercolor={{contest color dark}}
|name=Mr. Sukizo
|jname=スキゾーさん
|tmname=Mr. Sukizō
|image=Mr Sukizo.png
|size=240px
|region=[[Hoenn]], [[Kanto]], [[Sinnoh]]
|caption=Mr. Sukizo
|gender=Male
|anime=yes
|epnum=AG013
|epname=All Things Bright and Beautifly!
|enva=[[Darren Dunstan]] ([[AG035]]-[[AG144]]) [[Craig Blair]] ([[AG151]]-[[DP146]]) [[Tom Wayland]] ([[DP161]]-[[DP177]])
|java=[[Yoshinori Sonobe]]
|}}

'''Mr. Sukizo''' (Japanese: '''スキゾーさん''' ''Mr. Sukizō'') is a recurring character in {{aniseries|PTS}}. He is the [[Pokémon Fan Club Chairman|President]] of the [[Pokémon Fan Club]] and, along with [[Raoul Contesta|Mr. Contesta]] and [[Nurse Joy]], one of the [[Contest Judge|judges]] of [[Pokémon Contest]]s. He first appeared in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]''.

His appearance resembles that of a male {{tc|Poké Fan}}, which may have served as inspiration for his design.

==In animation==
===History===
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
Mr. Sukizo debuted in a non-speaking appearance in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', where he was the judge of the [[Rustboro City]] [[Pokémon Contest]]. At the start of the competition, the [[Contest announcer|announcer]] introduced him as the President of the {{pkmn|Fan Club|Pokémon Enthusiasts Club}}. Later, during the first round, Mr. Sukizo showed disappointment upon seeing the presentation of [[Jessie|Mademoiselle Jessica]], who failed to display the [[move]]s and skills of her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}. As such, he gave her a zero.

[[File:Officer Jenny Mr Sukizo Nurse Joy.png|thumb|left|220px|Mr. Sukizo in the Dress-Up Contest]]
During the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the [[Rank (Contest)|R1]] {{to|Rubello}} Contest in ''[[AG078|Cruisin' for a Losin']]'', Mr. Sukizo ruled {{DL|Fainting|Battle Off}} for [[May's Bulbasaur]] during her match against [[Savannah]]'s {{p|Lairon}}. He showed indignation when {{an|May}}, ignoring his ruling and her Pokémon's health, insisted Bulbasaur was able to continue battling.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', Mr. Sukizo judged the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]], an annual {{pkmn|cosplay}} {{cat|Pokémon competitions|competition}} organized by fellow members of the Pokémon Fan Club. Together with [[Officer Jenny]] and [[Nurse Joy]], he evaluated the costumes and impressions of the contestants' Pokémon. At the end of the competition, he awarded the winner, {{an|Brock}}, with a [[Pokémon Egg]] that would eventually hatch into a {{TP|Brock|Happiny}}.

In ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'', Mr. Sukizo was revealed to be a member of the {{pkmn|Activities Committee|Pokémon Contest Grand Festival Planning Committee}}, along with [[Raoul Contesta]] and [[Marian]].

During the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] in ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'', he and the Nurse Joy from [[Pastoria City]] were put in charge of evaluating the performances delivered by {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s in the Green Stage.
[[File:Mr Sukizo debut.png|thumb|220px|Mr. Sukizo in his debut with a different outfit]]
===Character===
Aside from presiding the [[Pokémon Fan Club]], Mr. Sukizo is a member of the panel of judges for [[Pokémon Contest]]s and related events, such as the various [[Grand Festival]] tournaments and the {{cat|Multiregional competitions|multiregional}} [[Wallace Cup]].

He is a man of few words and, whenever the [[Contest announcer|master of ceremonies]] asks for his input, he makes brief comments, usually ending his sentences by saying the subject is "Remarkable!" (Japanese: {{tt|好きですね|Sukidesu ne}} ''I like it!''). Whether he is talking about the hosting city or about a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s overall performance, he will not take long to express his opinion. Despite this, it is clear that he enjoys his work as a [[Contest Judge]] as much as [[Raoul Contesta|Mr. Contesta]] and [[Nurse Joy]] do.

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{contest color}}|bordercolor={{contest color light}}
|de=Gerd Meyer
|ja=園部好徳 ''[[Yoshinori Sonobe]]''
|en=[[Darren Dunstan]] ([[AG035]]-[[AG144]]) [[Craig Blair]] ([[AG151]]-[[DP146]]) [[Tom Wayland]] ([[DP161]]-[[DP177]])
|ar=حسن حمدان ''Hasan Hamdan'' ([[AG035]]) ريمون فرنسيس ''Raymond Francis'' ([[DP061]]-
|es_eu=Eduardo del Hoyo
|es_la=Alfredo Basurto ([[AG035]]-[[DP095]]) Gabriel Gama ([[AG078]], [[AG167]]) Hugo Núñez ([[DP114]]-[[DP123]]) Ricardo Bautista ([[DP146]]) Eduardo Garza ([[DP161]]-present)
|fi=Joonas Suominen ([[AG051]]) Markus Blom ([[AG078]]) Saku Mäkynen ([[AG091]]) Tommi Haapaniemi ([[AG103]]-[[AG144]]) Petri Hanttu ([[AG151]]-[[AG182]], [[DP061]]-[[DP095]], [[DP123]]-[[DP162]]) Antti Jaakola ([[DP011]]-[[DP049]], [[DP114]]) Pasi Ruohonen ([[DP171]]-present)
|fr_eu=Benoît Van Dorslaer ([[AG035]]-[[DP102]]) Frédéric Clou ([[DP114]]-present)
|he=עדי וייס ''Adi Weiss''
|it=Massimo di Benedetto ([[AG051]]-[[AG091]]) Claudio Ridolfo ([[AG103]]) Matteo Zanotti ([[AG115]]-[[AG116]]) Flavio Arras ([[AG143]]) Claudio Moneta ([[AG151]]) Paolo De Santis ([[AG160]]-[[DP049]]) Federico Danti ([[DP061]]-present)
|ko=오인성 ''O In-Seong''
|pl=Dariusz Błażejewski ([[AG035]]) Krzysztof Cybiński ([[DP011]]-[[DP012]]) Grzegorz Pierczyński ([[DP026]]-[[DP033]]) Janusz Wituch ([[DP049]]) Artur Pontek ([[DP061]]-[[DP095]], [[DP146]]-present) Klaudiusz Kaufmann ([[DP114]]-[[DP123]])
|pt_br=Sérgio Ruffino ([[AG035]]) Ivo Roberto "Tatu" ([[AG051]]) Fábio Vilalonga ([[AG091]]) Unknown voice actor ([[AG103]], [[AG116]], [[AG144]] and [[AG151]]) Cássius Romero ([[AG122]]-[[AG123]]) Cláudio Sátiro ([[AG160]]-present)
}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Sukizo Raoul Contesta AoP.png|thumb|200px|Mr. Sukizo (left) in the Ash & Pikachu manga]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
Mr. Sukizo appeared in ''[[SP21|The Enchanting Pokémon Soul!]]''.
{{-}}
==Trivia==
* In ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', Sukizo is seen wearing a different outfit, a sweatshirt with a {{i|Poké Ball}} print on it.
==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{contest color}}; border:3px solid #{{contest color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|スキゾーさん ''Mr. Sukizō''
|From 好き ''suki'' (like), which is part of his catchphrase of "I like it!".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English
|Mr. Sukizo
|From his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
|Monsieur Sukizo
|From his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Mister Sukizoo
|From his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|정택 ''Jeongtaek''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|須木佐 ''Xūmùzuǒ''
|Derived from 須木 ''Suki'' and 佐 ''zuǒ'' (the transliteration of ''zō'').
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Polish
|Pan Sukizo
|Same as his English name
|}{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Mr. Sukizo|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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{{Animecharacters|contest}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

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[[de:Mister Sukizoo]]
[[es:Sukizo]]
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[[it:Signor Sukizo]]
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[[zh:須木佐]]

DP061

2026-10-18T16:46:09Z

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|epcode=DP061
|altepcode=EP527
|colorscheme=Sinnoh
|title_en=Team Shocker!
|title_ja=ポケモンコンテスト！ズイ大会！！
|title_ja_trans=Pokémon Contest! Zui Convention!!
|screen=yes
|broadcast_jp=December 20, 2007
|broadcast_us=June 14, 2008
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|en_op=[[We Will Be Heroes]]
|ja_op=[[Together]] (shown in DP060)
|ja_ed=[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|君のそばで〜ヒカリのテーマ〜]] (Winter Version)
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|art=岩根雅明
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|footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|dp|061}}
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZN2SlCFZjg Team Shocker!]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
}}
'''Team Shocker!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンコンテスト！ズイ大会！！''' ''Pokémon Contest! {{tt|Zui|Solaceon}} Convention!!'') is the 61st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 527th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on December 20, 2007, along with [[DP060]], and in the United States on June 14, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The Solaceon Contest is about to start, and Dawn is eager to show off her Ambipom's spectacular Swift move. The competition includes both Jessie and Dawn's friend Kenny, who's also been helping Ash's Turtwig learn the Energy Ball move. Kenny and his Breloom make an impressive Contest entrance, and Jessie brings out her Dustox for an explosive first act. Then Dawn takes the stage, and Ambipom's swirling Swift lights up the entire stadium—but the judges don't seem impressed by Ambipom's pyrotechnics...

Backstage, everyone gathers for the first round results: Kenny and Jessie advance, yet Dawn is out of the competition. As her friends comfort her, she shrugs it off and puts on a brave face, staying to watch the Contest finals and cheer for Kenny. The last round of the Contest sees Kenny and his Prinplup battling Jessie and Dustox, and Jessie wins the match as time runs out. Kenny leaves to train for his next Contest, but he's quietly concerned that Dawn no longer seems to be interested in competing.

Just as Kenny suspected, this latest setback has left Dawn deeply confused and upset. The next day, Dawn won't even get out of bed until Zoey, who saw what happened at the Contest, shows up and demands a battle. During the battle, Zoey shows Dawn that Ambipom's Swift move was pretty-too pretty! Ambipom was hidden by all the flash, when Dawn should have been concentrating on showing off Ambipom itself. Somewhat cheered, Dawn takes Zoey's advice to heart as our heroes head for Veilstone City, where Ash hopes to win his next Gym Badge!

==Plot==
On the day before the [[Solaceon Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]], {{Ash}} attempts to help {{AP|Turtwig}} master {{m|Energy Ball}}, while {{si|Kenny}} and his {{p|Breloom}} look on. However, the {{pkmn|training}} is not going well, and the Energy Ball backfires before taking form, sending Turtwig flying. Kenny comments that while Turtwig is having problems with the formation of the Energy Ball, it is concentrating hard enough. Ash compliments his Turtwig, knowing they will have to take their time.

Meanwhile, {{an|Dawn}} is determined to win the Solaceon Contest. With her newly evolved {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}, she practices a {{m|Swift}} attack, and creates a dazzling rainbow as a result. After finishing, Dawn rewards Ambipom and {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|her other Pokémon}} with [[Poffin]]s for their hard work. {{an|Brock}} compliments Ambipom's performance. Dawn tells Brock that, after [[DP049|losing]] the {{ci|Hearthome}} Contest, she has decided to try a different strategy by showing off one move as much as possible. [[Jessie]], as "Jessilina", is also practicing well into the night alongside {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}. She envisions winning using [[James]] and {{MTR}}'s strategy, which worries James and Meowth since they haven't actually thought of one.

On the day of the Solaceon Contest, Ash tells {{AP|Pikachu}} and Dawn’s Pokémon to cheer for Ambipom. Dawn's mother, [[Johanna]], and her {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} are watching at home. [[Marian]] shows off the winning prize, the Solaceon [[Ribbon]] before introducing the panel of judges, formed by the Chief of the [[Pokémon Activities Committee]], [[Raoul Contesta|Mr. Contesta]]; the {{pkmn|Fan Club Chairman|President}} of the [[Pokémon Fan Club]], [[Mr. Sukizo]]; and Solaceon's very own [[Nurse Joy]].

The Performance Stage begins. Kenny is up first, and has Breloom begin with {{m|Stun Spore}} to show off its sheen. Breloom uses Energy Ball, and after using its tail to send the Energy Ball to the ceiling, Breloom uses {{m|Mach Punch}} on the Energy Ball, making the whole stage and Breloom shine. The crowd is enraptured, and the [[Contest Judge]]s pass their compliments on. After a few more performances, it's now Jessie's turn. Jessie sends Dustox out from her {{i|Poké Ball}} and she flies around showing off her shining scales. Dustox whips up a {{m|Whirlwind}}, and the audience is astounded to see Jessie lifted off the ground. Jessie finishes the performance by having Dustox use {{m|Psybeam}}, which causes a plume of green smoke. Jessie and Dustox emerge waving to the crowd, earning compliments from the judges for being so in sync with each other.

Next, Dawn calls Ambipom to the stage with a Party [[Seal]] welcome followed by a {{m|Double Hit}}, sending shockwaves throughout the [[Contest Hall]]. She has Ambipom begin her rainbow Swift routine. Dawn orders Ambipom to go faster, and the whole stage is covered in Swift stars. While the display is certainly dazzling, some of Dawn’s supporters including Brock and [[Zoey]], who is watching from a [[Pokémon Center]], have their concerns that she has overdone it. Their fears are confirmed when Dawn fails to clear the Performance Stage. Dawn, however, is left confused by the result, but congratulates her friend Kenny for making it to the Battle Stage. Jessie, on the other hand, cannot help but rub Dawn's face in her loss and tries to force her out of the backstage but Dawn, all smiles, tells Jessie she's staying. Ash notices that despite her smile, Dawn is far more disappointed than she's letting on.

Both Kenny and Jessie make it through to the final, and it's Dustox versus {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}}. Dustox avoids a {{m|Drill Peck}} and hits Prinplup with a Psybeam. Everyone backstage is rooting for Kenny apart from Dawn, who is now feeling very sorry for herself. The battle is hard fought, leading to the time running out and as Dustox is left with the most points, Jessie is declared the winner. Having finally won her first Ribbon, Jessie is delighted and the judges note how relaxed she was in this Contest compared to others. James and Meowth are equally thrilled by the result.

Later that afternoon, Kenny is preparing to leave and tells Dawn he will see her in the next Pokémon Contest. However, Dawn's confidence has taken a serious blow and she does not think she will attend the next one. Kenny tells Dawn that he will not let her quit coordinating, and then after telling Ash to keep working on Turtwig's Energy Ball, bids the group farewell. Dawn retreats to her room, feeling very sorry for herself. Having lost two Contests in a row without even making it past the Appeal Rounds despite trying her best, Dawn is no longer sure if she's cut out for Contests and, after looking at the Ribbon her [[mother]] gave her at [[DP001|the beginning]] of her {{pkmn|journey}}, cries herself to sleep.

The next day, Ash and Brock are ready to leave Solaceon Town, but Dawn hasn't turned up as she's still fast asleep in bed. Suddenly, the two get a huge surprise, as Zoey turns up to see Dawn. Zoey tells Dawn out of bed and asks her for a battle, and to partner with Ambipom based on the previous day's appeal. As requested, Dawn orders a round of rainbow Swift. As Ambipom is covered with the stars, Zoey points out where Dawn is going wrong; while the move is pretty and impressive, the flaw is that Ambipom can no longer be seen. She reiterates that an Appeal is meant to show off the Pokémon, like Kenny and Jessie did with theirs. Zoey has {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}} use {{m|Iron Tail}} to smash through the Swift, then hits Ambipom with a {{m|Shock Wave}} knocking her back to Dawn. Zoey reveals to Dawn that she passed on the Solaceon Contest to recharge and regain her focus after losing at [[Hearthome City]]. Dawn is relieved and takes on Zoey's advice, deciding to turn this defeat into a chance to learn. The group soon sets off for [[Veilstone City]], where Ash hopes to compete for his next [[Gym]] [[Badge]].

==Major events==
[[File:Jessilina Solaceon Ribbon.png|thumb|220px|Jessilina being awarded the Solaceon Ribbon]]
* [[Ash's Turtwig]] continues to learn {{m|Energy Ball}} with {{si|Kenny}}'s help.
* {{an|Dawn}}, Kenny, and [[Jessie|Jessilina]] enter the [[Solaceon Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]].
* Dawn fails to pass the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] for [[DP049|the second time]] in a row, resulting in her losing confidence in her abilities.
* Jessilina defeats Kenny in the finals and wins the Solaceon Contest, earning the [[a:File:Solaceon Ribbon.png|Solaceon Ribbon]], her first Contest [[Ribbon]].
* [[Zoey]] returns to advise Dawn in matters of Pokémon Contest performances.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Zoey]]
* {{si|Kenny}}
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Marian]]
* [[Raoul Contesta]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s
* Audience

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Zoey|Glameow}})
* {{p|Prinplup}} ({{OP|Kenny|Prinplup}})
* {{p|Breloom}} ({{si|Kenny}}'s)
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}})
* {{p|Rattata}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Dunsparce}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Steelix}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Exploud}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Dusclops}} (Coordinator's)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Bibarel}}
** Pokémon senryū: たいぼくを　かじれビーダル　はがいのち ''Taiboku o, kajire Bīdaru, hagai no chi.''
* This is the first official {{pkmn|Contest}} that [[Jessie]] has ever won. However, she uses another name in her entry, Jessilina.
* This is the last episode to use [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~ (Winter Version)]] as an ending theme well as By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~ in general.
* An instrumental version of [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]] is played during {{an|Dawn}}'s performance. It is present in both the original and the dub.
* {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}'s performance was similar to [[May's Skitty]]'s performance in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]] where they kept using the same move over and over again.
** Ambipom's performance was also similar to [[Drew's Roselia]]'s performance in ''[[AG035|Win, Lose or Drew!]]'' where the Pokémon disappeared from sight during their flashy big finish. However, unlike Roselia who passed to the next round because of that, Ambipom didn't.
* This is the [[DP073|final time]] Jessie uses {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} in a Contest.
* When [[James]] and {{MTR}} were pretending to make a plan for a Contest, the Background Music is from [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team]].
* [[Dawn's Pachirisu]] and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} are wearing the same cheering outfit as {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}, while {{AP|Pikachu}} wears a male kimono. This suggests that both Piplup and Pachirisu are female. However, in a [[DP142|later episode]], Piplup is confirmed to be male.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.

===Errors===
[[File:DP061 error.png|thumb|200px|Coloring error]]
* In one scene in the original airing, the black portion of [[Ash's hat]] exceeds out of its normal boundaries. This is fixed in subsequent airings.
* In the initial English dub airing, the credits start in the middle for no apparent reason.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, after the explosion during [[Jessie]]'s [[Appeal|Performance Stage]], [[Marian]] refers to ''{{m|Psybeam|Psychopromień}}'' as ''Psychopłomień''.
* In the {{pmin|Hindi}} dub on Hungama TV/Marvel HQ, {{Ash}} refers to [[Zoey]] as male.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub, during {{si|Kenny}}'s [[Appeal|Performance Stage]], [[Marian]] refers to {{m|Mach Punch}} as if it was a {{type|Fire}} move.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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Kenny (Sinnoh)

2026-10-17T16:25:34Z

SpanskaFlugan: /* Voice actors */

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|corecolor={{normal color light}}
|bordercolor={{TCG Stadium color dark}}
|name=Kenny
|jname=ケンゴ
|tmname=Kengo
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|image=Kenny Sinnoh.png
|size=250px
|caption=Kenny
|gender=Male
|hometown=[[Twinleaf Town]]
|region=[[Sinnoh]]
|colors=yes
|eyes=Black
|hair=Dark Auburn
|relatives=Unknown
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass={{pkmn|Coordinator}}
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|epname=Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!
|enva=[[Rhonda Krempa]] ([[DP026]]-[[DP161]]) [[Erica Schroeder|Bella Hudson]] ([[DP174]]-[[DP180]])
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'''Kenny''' (Japanese: '''ケンゴ''' ''Kengo'') is a recurring character in {{aniseries|DP}}. He is a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] from [[Twinleaf Town]] and a childhood friend of {{an|Dawn}} and [[Leona]]. He and Dawn have since become [[rival]]s.

==History==
Kenny first appeared in ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'', where it was revealed that he had lost to [[Zoey]] in the final round of his very first [[Pokémon Contest]]. He told {{an|Dawn}}'s friends several embarrassing stories involving her, which made her angry and caused her to challenge him to a battle, but Kenny ignored her for a battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Pikachu}}. During his battle with Ash, Kenny used the [[move]]s of his {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}} uniquely, typical of a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}. He blocked Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} with ease and left everyone impressed, including [[James]] and {{MTR}}, who were watching all the action from a bush. The battle was interrupted by {{TRT}} and their attempt to steal Prinplup, but their plans were thwarted thanks to [[Dawn's Piplup]].
[[File:Kenny Leona Child.png|thumb|left|250px|Kenny and Leona in their childhood]]
In ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', Kenny competed in the {{to|Floaroma}} Contest. In the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]], he used his {{p|Alakazam}} to deliver a performance reminiscent of a magic show, impressing the [[Contest Judge]]s who placed him among the contestants advancing to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]]. There, he quickly made his way to the finals, where he found himself up against Dawn. The two fought a hard battle, but when the time ran out, Dawn was declared the winner. Before bidding farewell to her, Kenny said he was happy to have become a Pokémon Coordinator because that way he and Dawn would battle again.

He made a brief appearance on [[television]] in ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]'', where he was seen winning the [[Sage Town]] Pokémon Contest with his Prinplup. This victory gave Kenny his second [[Ribbon]].

In ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', Kenny was revealed to own a {{p|Breloom}}. He was invited by Ash to finish the battle they started in Floaroma Town, but declined the offer saying he was going to see {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. He decided to battle Ash at the [[Solaceon Ruins]], right in front of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] statues. Using his Breloom against [[Ash's Turtwig]], Kenny was glad the damage was being kept to a minimum, since it was a battle between two {{type|Grass}} Pokémon. He was more focused on showing off the attacks of his Pokémon, just like Dawn anticipated. Ash was struck by a move in particular, {{m|Energy Ball}}, and asked Kenny to teach the attack to his Turtwig. Kenny said he would only do so if he was defeated. Ash agreed, but their battle was interrupted once again when the stairs where Dawn was sitting on began to lift and they had to run to help her. They all ended up inside the Solaceon Ruins, where Kenny became frightened by the illusions caused by the resident {{p|Unown}}. After hearing from Ash that a {{pkmn|Trainer}} must remain calm to pass confidence to their Pokémon, Kenny pulled himself together and began looking for Dawn. While searching for her, he used his Prinplup and Breloom to snap the Unown that kept appearing along the way out of their confusion. Eventually, he found her, and after seeing Piplup convincing the Unown to bring everything back to normal, he left the ruins along with Dawn and the others. Upon leaving, Ash asked him about their battle, to which Kenny replied agreeing to teach Turtwig Energy Ball as long as Ash did not tell Dawn how scared he was at the ruins.
[[File:Kenny and Dawn.png|thumb|220px|Kenny and Dawn]]
In ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'', Kenny was seen helping Ash teach Turtwig the move Energy Ball. Later, he participated in the [[Solaceon Town]] Pokémon Contest. Using Breloom for the appeals, Kenny impressed the judges enough for them to grant him a place in the second round. He then used Prinplup in the Battle Stage, and the Penguin Pokémon quickly advanced him to the finals, where he faced [[Jessie|Jessilina]]. Kenny was determined to win, but Jessilina managed to use his techniques to benefit her Pokémon and this led Kenny to a defeat.

Kenny made short cameos in ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'' and ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'', watching the [[Wallace Cup]] on TV. He then made a cameo in ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', appearing in [[Marian]]'s news report about Coordinators alongside [[Nando]].
[[File:Jasmine and Kenny.png|thumb|left|220px|Kenny and Jasmine]]
His next appearance was in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'', where he, along with {{an|Barry}}, revealed that they are best friends, despite having recently met. He also helped search for Piplup when the {{type|Water}} Pokémon ran away from Dawn.

In ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', he entered the {{to|Sandalstraw}} Contest in hopes of getting his fourth Ribbon. He declared war against Dawn and said he would complete the requirement for the [[Grand Festival]] before her. He used his {{p|Machoke}} in the Appeals Round, and the unique performance given by the {{pkmn|category|Superpower Pokémon}} easily put him in the second round. Using his reliable Prinplup, he made it to the finals, where he found himself up against Dawn once again. After turning the battle into a {{wp|Table tennis|ping-pong}} match, Kenny was able to defeat Dawn and her {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}, thus winning the Contest.

Kenny entered the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] in ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'', where it was revealed that his Prinplup had [[Evolution|evolved]] into an {{TP|Kenny|Empoleon}}. During the Appeals Round, he used Empoleon alongside his {{p|Floatzel}}, and while the appeal started well, the Emperor Pokémon's {{m|Flash Cannon}} proved to be too powerful and Floatzel was sent flying. As a result, Kenny didn't make it past the round, leading to an early exit from the competition. Upset about his loss, Kenny decided not to remain for the rest of the Grand Festival, and after bidding farewell to Dawn and her friends, Kenny left [[Lake Valor]] to begin his training anew. He made a brief cameo in ''[[DP177|A Grand Fight for Winning!]]'', watching Dawn and Zoey compete in the finals.

In ''[[DP180|Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!]]'', Kenny was seen doing some training with [[Jasmine]], the [[Olivine City]] [[Gym Leader]]. He also challenged Ash to a [[Pokémon battle]], and told Dawn he wanted her to travel with him if he won. Using his Empoleon against [[Ash's Buizel]], he was able to win the battle. After that, he told Dawn he would be waiting for her at the city's lighthouse. Dawn didn't show up at the lighthouse, but instead sent him a letter assuring him that as long as they share the dream of becoming [[Top Coordinator]]s they will meet again. Kenny then set off on his new {{pkmn|journey}}.

He made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
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==Character==
[[File:Kenny teasing.png|thumb|220px|Kenny teasing Dawn]]
As a childhood friend of {{an|Dawn}}, Kenny likes to tease her. He often calls her by her nickname, '''Dee Dee''' (Japanese: '''ピカリ''' ''Pikari''), which he made up when he was younger to make fun of her. He also likes to share stories of their kindergarten days to embarrass Dawn. Despite this, he still cares about her, as shown in ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'', when he became concerned after seeing her become depressed for not making it to the [[Contest Battle]]s of the {{to|Solaceon}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

Despite being friends with Dawn for a long time, he said in ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'' that she had never noticed he was also interested in Pokémon Contests when they were younger. In ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', he stated that he was glad to have become a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] so he and Dawn would see each other often in Contests.

In ''[[DP180|Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!]]'', Kenny was revealed to have developed a crush on Dawn. He challenged {{Ash}} to a [[Pokémon battle]] and stated that if he won, he would like Dawn to go on a {{pkmn|journey}} with him. Though Kenny managed to defeat Ash, Dawn sent a message to him, saying that her plans were to cheer Ash on in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. She also assured him that as long as they have the same dream, they would certainly meet again.

==Pokémon==
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This listing is of Kenny's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:
{{TrainerPoké
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|trainer=Kenny
|pkmn=Empoleon
|stage1=Piplup
|stage2=Prinplup
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|img=Kenny Empoleon.png
|epnum=DP026
|epname=Getting the Pre-Contest Titters
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Empoleon}} is Kenny's main Pokémon. It is Kenny's [[first partner Pokémon]], and he obtained it when it was a {{p|Piplup}}. Empoleon was first seen as a {{p|Prinplup}} in ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters]]''.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kenny
|pkmn=Alakazam
|type1=Psychic
|img=Kenny Alakazam.png
|epnum=DP027
|epname=Settling a Not-So-Old Score!
|vajp=
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Kenny uses his {{p|Alakazam}} in the first round of the {{to|Floaroma}} [[Pokémon Contest]] in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]''. It made a wonderful performance using its [[move]]s, which helped Kenny get through to the next round.

Alakazam's known moves are {{m|Light Screen}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Teleport}}, and {{m|Hidden Power}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kenny
|pkmn=Breloom
|type1=Grass
|type2=Fighting
|img=Kenny Breloom.png
|epnum=DP060
|epname=Journey to the Unown!
|vajp=Tomoko Kawakami
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Kenny has a {{p|Breloom}} that appeared in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'' and ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]''. He has used it in battle against [[Ash's Torterra|Ash's Turtwig]] and helped teach him Energy Ball. Kenny then used it again in his appeal at the {{to|Solaceon}} {{pkmn|Contest}} in the [[DP062|following episode]].

Breloom's known moves are {{m|Stun Spore}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}, and {{m|Energy Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kenny
|pkmn=Machoke
|type1=Fighting
|img=Kenny Machoke.png
|epnum=DP123
|epname=Old Rivals, New Tricks!
|vajp=
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc={{p|Machoke}} was used in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the {{to|Sandalstraw}} {{pkmn|Contest}} in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', during which its toughness was showcased to great results. The {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon began its performance by using Focus Energy to show off its muscles and then used Strength to lift a {{wp|barbell}} three times heavier than its own [[weight]]. To finish, Kenny leaped up onto the barbell and posed while Machoke continued to hold it up, leaving the judges very impressed. The presentation secured Kenny a spot in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]].

Machoke's known moves are {{m|Focus Energy}} and {{m|Strength}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kenny
|pkmn=Floatzel
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Kenny Floatzel.png
|epnum=DP174
|epname=Last Call, First Round!
|desc=Kenny's {{p|Floatzel}} first appeared in ''[[DP174|Last Call, First Round!]]'' as he used him for the [[appeal]]s round in the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] with his {{TP|Kenny|Empoleon}}. During the performance, Floatzel was overpowered by Empoleon's {{m|Flash Cannon}} and was sent flying backward, causing Kenny to be eliminated from the tournament.

In ''[[DP180|Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!]]'', he was training with Kenny before {{TRT}} tried to steal him.

Floatzel's known moves are {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{m|Whirlpool}}, and {{m|Razor Wind}}.}}

==Contests==
[[File:Sandalstraw Ribbon.png|thumb|250px|The Sandalstraw Ribbon]]
===Sinnoh Ribbons===
This listing is of the [[Ribbon]]s Kenny has obtained in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]:
* Unknown Ribbon (prior to ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]'')
* {{to|Sage}} Ribbon (prior to ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]'')
* {{to|Gerbera}} Ribbon (prior to ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'')
* {{to|Sandalstraw}} Ribbon (''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'')
* Unknown Ribbon (prior to ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'')

===Grand Festival ranking===
Kenny has competed in the following [[Grand Festival]] tournaments:
* [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] - Appeal Round (''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'')

===Other achievements===
Kenny has competed in the following [[Pokémon Contest]]s:
* {{to|Floaroma}} Contest - Runner-Up (''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'')
* {{to|Solaceon}} Contest - Runner-Up (''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'')

===Outfits===
<gallery>
File:Kenny contest.png|Kenny's outfit in usual Contests
File:Kenny Grand Festival.png|Kenny's outfit in the Grand Festival
</gallery>

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{TCG Stadium color light}}|bordercolor={{TCG Stadium color dark}}
|ja=三田ゆう子 ''[[Yuko Mita]]''
|en=[[Rhonda Krempa]] ([[DP026]]-[[DP161]]) [[Erica Schroeder|Bella Hudson]] ([[DP174]]-[[DP180]])
|ar=محمد سامي ''Mohammad Sami''
|cs=Michal Holán
|fi=Petrus Kähkönen ([[DP026]]-[[DP061]]) Katja Sirkiä ([[DP122]]-[[DP123]], [[DP174]]) Ilkka Villi ([[DP180]])
|fr_eu=Carole Baillien ([[DP026]]-[[DP027]]) Grégory Praet ([[DP060]]-[[DP061]]) Ioanna Gkizas ([[DP122]]-[[DP180]]) Fabienne Loriaux (young; [[DP161]])
|it=Federico Zanandrea
|es_eu=Chelo Vivares Pilar Martín (young; [[DP161]])
|es_la=Javier Olguín ([[DP026]]-[[DP027]], [[DP174]]-[[DP180]]) Xóchitl Ugarte ([[DP060]]-[[DP061]]) Bruno Coronel ([[DP122]]-[[DP123]])
|pt_br=Daniel Figueira ([[DP026]]-[[DP061]]) Pedro Alcântara ([[DP122]]-[[DP123]], [[DP174]]-present) Vyni Takahashi (young; [[DP161]])
|pl=Krzysztof Cybiński ([[DP026]]-[[DP027]], [[DP174]]-present) Maciej Musiał ([[DP060]]-[[DP061]]) Anna Sztejner ([[DP122]]-[[DP123]]) Mateusz Narloch (young; [[DP161]])
}}

==Trivia==
* Kenny has a blue [[Pokétch]], the one given to {{ga|Lucas|male}} players in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Kenny is the only one of {{an|Dawn}}'s [[rival]]s that didn't progress to the second round of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]].
* Despite being one of Dawn's rivals, Kenny has battled against {{Ash}} more times overall.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{TCG Stadium color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{TCG Stadium color dark}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|ケンゴ ''Kengo''
|Possibly from 金剛 ''kongo'', diamond.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, German, Italian, Spanish
|Kenny
|Similar to ''Kengo''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
||{{tt|French|European}}
|Kenny Gilles{{tt|*|DP122-present}}
|Same as English.  
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|건오 ''Geon'o''
|From the name 健五 ''Kengo''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese (Taiwan)
|健悟 ''Jiànwù''
|From the name 健悟 ''Kengo''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Russian
|Кенни ''Kenni''
|Transcription of his English name.
|}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Kenny}}
* [[a:Category:Kenny|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

{{Animecharacters|TCG Stadium|normal}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Animation characters]]
[[Category:Coordinators]]

[[de:Kenny]]
[[es:Kenny]]
[[fr:Gilles (Sinnoh)]]
[[it:Kenny (Sinnoh)]]
[[ja:ケンゴ]]
[[zh:健悟]]

Saturn

2026-10-17T16:08:02Z

SpanskaFlugan: /* Voice actors */

{{CharInfobox
|color={{silver color}}
|corecolor=8BB2FF
|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|name=Saturn
|jname=サターン
|tmname=Saturn
|jtranslit=Satān
|image=Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Saturn.png
|size=150px
|caption=Art from {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|eyes=Blue
|hair=Blue
|hometown=Unknown
|region=[[Sinnoh]]
|relatives=Unknown
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass={{tc|Commander}}
|game=yes
|generation={{Gen|IV}}, {{gen|VIII}}
|games={{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, Pearl|s}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl}} {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|leader=no
|team=yes
|teamname=[[Team Galactic]]
|teamrank={{tc|Commander}}
|brain=no
|anime=yes
|epnum=DP036
|epname=A Secret Sphere of Influence!
|java=[[Akemi Okamura]]
|enva=[[Marc Thompson]]
|gameanim=yes
|pv=yes
|pvnum=PG11
|pvname=The New World
|envagame=Ricky Ryba ({{pkmn|Generations}}) Mike Haimoto<ref>[https://twitter.com/MikeHaimoto/status/1482423365193375751 Mike Haimoto on Twitter]</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|javagame=[[Daiki Yamashita]] ({{pkmn|Generations}}) Taiki Matsuno ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
}}
'''Saturn''' (Japanese: '''サターン''' ''Saturn'') is one of [[Team Galactic]]'s four {{tc|Commander}}s.

==In the core series games==
Saturn is first seen leading the efforts of Team Galactic at [[Lake Valor]] near [[Pastoria City]]. He battles the {{player}} inside {{p|Azelf}}'s cave and reveals that [[Mars]] is at [[Lake Verity]]. He is later encountered again in the [[Team Galactic HQ]], overseeing the imprisoned [[lake guardians]] while the [[Red Chain]] is being created. After being defeated again, he allows the player to free the lake guardians.

After the events at the [[Spear Pillar]], Saturn can be found in the Galactic Veilstone Building, contemplating what direction to take Team Galactic after [[Cyrus]] disappeared. He was never aware of Cyrus's grander plot and claims to have learned that "extremism is never the solution".

In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Saturn can be found and fought at the {{si|Battle Tower}} during the post-game.

===Pokémon===
===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}====
=====First battle=====
{{Party
| background = {{silver color}}
| border = {{dark color}}
| headcolor = 8BB2FF
| sprite = Spr DP Saturn.png
| prize = {{pdollar}}2960
| class = Commander
| classlink = Commander (Trainer class)
| name = Saturn
| location = Lake Valor
| locationname = Valor Cavern
| game = DP
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0064
| pokemon = Kadabra
| gender = male
| level = 35
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Synchronize
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Shock Wave | move2type = Electric | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Recover | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Embargo | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0436
| pokemon = Bronzor
| gender = none
| level = 35
| type1 = Steel
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Levitate
| held =
| move1 = Gyro Ball | move1type = Steel | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Shadow Ball | move2type = Ghost | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Rock Tomb | move3type = Rock | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Iron Defense | move4type = Steel | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0454
| pokemon = Toxicroak
| gender = female
| level = 37
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Anticipation
| held = Sitrus Berry
| move1 = Poison Jab | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Revenge | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Mud Bomb | move3type = Ground | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Faint Attack | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Second battle=====
{{Party
| background = {{silver color}}
| border = {{dark color}}
| headcolor = 8BB2FF
| sprite = Spr DP Saturn.png
| prize = {{pdollar}}3200
| class = Commander
| classlink = Commander (Trainer class)
| name = Saturn
| location = Team Galactic HQ
| game = DP
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0064
| pokemon = Kadabra
| gender = male
| level = 38
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Synchronize
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Shock Wave | move2type = Electric | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Recover | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Embargo | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0436
| pokemon = Bronzor
| gender = none
| level = 38
| type1 = Steel
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Levitate
| move1 = Gyro Ball | move1type = Steel | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Extrasensory | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Shadow Ball | move3type = Ghost | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Confuse Ray | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0454
| pokemon = Toxicroak
| gender = female
| level = 40
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Anticipation
| held = Sitrus Berry
| move1 = Poison Jab | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Brick Break | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = X-Scissor | move3type = Bug | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Swagger | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
===={{game|Platinum}}====
=====First battle=====
{{Party
| background = {{silver color}}
| border = {{dark color}}
| headcolor = 8BB2FF
| sprite = Spr DP Saturn.png
| prize = {{pdollar}}3200
| class = Commander
| classlink = Commander (Trainer class)
| name = Saturn
| location = Lake Valor
| locationname = Valor Cavern
| game = Pt
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0042
| pokemon = Golbat
| gender = female
| level = 38
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Inner Focus
| move1 = Air Cutter | move1type = Flying | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Bite | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Toxic | move3type = Poison | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Supersonic | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0436
| pokemon = Bronzor
| gender = none
| level = 38
| type1 = Steel
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Levitate
| held =
| move1 = Gyro Ball | move1type = Steel | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Shadow Ball | move2type = Ghost | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Rock Tomb | move3type = Rock | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Iron Defense | move4type = Steel | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0454
| pokemon = Toxicroak
| gender = female
| level = 40
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Anticipation
| held = Sitrus Berry
| move1 = Poison Jab | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Revenge | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Mud Bomb | move3type = Ground | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Faint Attack | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Second battle=====
{{Party
| background = {{silver color}}
| border = {{dark color}}
| headcolor = 8BB2FF
| sprite = Spr DP Saturn.png
| prize = {{pdollar}}3520
| class = Commander
| classlink = Commander (Trainer class)
| name = Saturn
| location = Team Galactic HQ
| game = Pt
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0042
| pokemon = Golbat
| gender = female
| level = 42
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Inner Focus
| move1 = Air Cutter | move1type = Flying | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Bite | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Poison Fang | move3type = Poison | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Confuse Ray | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0436
| pokemon = Bronzor
| gender = none
| level = 42
| type1 = Steel
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Levitate
| move1 = Gyro Ball | move1type = Steel | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Extrasensory | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Shadow Ball | move3type = Ghost | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Confuse Ray | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0454
| pokemon = Toxicroak
| gender = female
| level = 44
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Anticipation
| held = Sitrus Berry
| move1 = Poison Jab | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Brick Break | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = X-Scissor | move3type = Bug | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Faint Attack | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
===={{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}====
=====First battle=====
{{Party
| background = {{silver color}}
| border = {{dark color}}
| headcolor = 8BB2FF
| sprite = VSSaturn.png
| size = 90px
| prize = {{pdollar}}3256
| class = Commander
| classlink = Commander (Trainer class)
| name = Saturn
| location = Lake Valor
| locationname = Valor Cavern
| game = BDSP
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0064
| pokemon = Kadabra
| gender = male
| level = 35
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Inner Focus
| held = Damp Rock
| move1 = Kinesis | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Reflect | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Psychic | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Rain Dance | move4type = Water | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0436
| pokemon = Bronzor
| gender = none
| level = 35
| type1 = Steel
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Levitate
| move1 = Confuse Ray | move1type = Ghost | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Payback | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Gyro Ball | move3type = Steel | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Extrasensory | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0454
| pokemon = Toxicroak
| gender = female
| level = 37
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Dry Skin
| move1 = Mud-Slap | move1type = Ground | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Revenge | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Toxic | move3type = Poison | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Thief | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Second battle=====
{{Party
| background = {{silver color}}
| border = {{dark color}}
| headcolor = 8BB2FF
| sprite = VSSaturn.png
| size = 90px
| prize = {{pdollar}}3360
| class = Commander
| classlink = Commander (Trainer class)
| name = Saturn
| location = Team Galactic HQ
| game = BDSP
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0064
| pokemon = Kadabra
| gender = male
| level = 38
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Inner Focus
| held = Damp Rock
| move1 = Kinesis | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Reflect | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Psychic | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Rain Dance | move4type = Water | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0436
| pokemon = Bronzor
| gender = none
| level = 38
| type1 = Steel
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Levitate
| move1 = Confuse Ray | move1type = Ghost | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Payback | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Gyro Ball | move3type = Steel | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Extrasensory | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0454
| pokemon = Toxicroak
| gender = female
| level = 40
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Dry Skin
| move1 = Mud-Slap | move1type = Ground | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Toxic | move2type = Poison | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Thief | move3type = Dark | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Brick Break | move4type = Fighting | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Battle Tower=====
======Master Class Double Battles (Rank 4)======
In each team, Jupiter uses the first and second Pokémon on the list, and Saturn uses the third and fourth.

{{Party/2
| background = {{tower color}}
| bordercolor = {{tower color dark}}
| headcolor = {{tower color light}}
| location = Battle Tower (Sinnoh)
| locationname = Battle Tower
| game = BDSP
| prize = 15 {{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
| t-background = EE8BCD
| t-border = D56AAC
| sprite = VSJupiter 2.png
| size = 90px
| class = Commander
| classlink = Commander (Trainer class)
| name = {{color2|000|Jupiter}}
| pokemon = 2
| table = yes
| t-background2 = 8BB2FF
| t-border2 = 7394d5
| sprite2 = VSSaturn 2.png
| size2 = 90px
| class2 = Commander
| name2 = Saturn
| pokemon2 = 2
}}
{{Lop/facility8/head|{{tower color light}}|{{tower color}}|{{tower color}}}}
{{lop/facility/rowhead|Team A}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|034|Nidoking|Sheer Force|Life Orb|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Earth Power|Ground|Blizzard|Ice|Thunderbolt|Electric|157|96|97|150|95|137}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|435|Skuntank|Aftermath|Silk Scarf|Explosion|Normal|Night Slash|Dark|Poison Jab|Poison|Play Rough|Fairy|179|159|87|68|81|136}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|359|Absol|Super Luck|Scope Lens|Sucker Punch|Dark|Night Slash|Dark|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Play Rough|Fairy|141|200|80|72|80|127}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|302|Sableye|Prankster|Sitrus Berry|Night Shade|Ghost|Foul Play|Dark|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Recover|Normal|157|72|139|86|85|70}}
{{lop/facility/rowhead|Team B}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|094|Gengar|Cursed Body|Focus Sash|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Icy Wind|Ice|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|136|63|80|182|95|178}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|454|Toxicroak|Poison Touch|Muscle Band|Poison Jab|Poison|Cross Chop|Fighting|Fake Out|Normal|Bullet Punch|Steel|159|173|85|81|85|137}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|435|Skuntank|Aftermath|Silk Scarf|Explosion|Normal|Night Slash|Dark|Poison Jab|Poison|Play Rough|Fairy|179|159|87|68|81|136}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|319|Sharpedo|Speed Boost|Mystic Water|Waterfall|Water|Crunch|Dark|Ice Fang|Ice|Protect|Normal|146|189|60|90|60|147}}
{{lop/facility/rowhead|Team C}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|169|Crobat|Inner Focus|Choice Band|Cross Poison|Poison|Brave Bird|Flying|U-turn|Bug|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|161|142|100|67|100|200}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|454|Toxicroak|Poison Touch|Muscle Band|Poison Jab|Poison|Cross Chop|Fighting|Fake Out|Normal|Bullet Punch|Steel|159|173|85|81|85|137}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|319|Sharpedo|Speed Boost|Mystic Water|Waterfall|Water|Crunch|Dark|Ice Fang|Ice|Protect|Normal|146|189|60|90|60|147}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|248|Tyranitar|Sand Stream|Choice Scarf|Ice Punch|Ice|Rock Slide|Rock|Fire Punch|Fire|Earthquake|Ground|176|186|130|90|120|124}}
{{lop/facility/foot|{{tower color light}}}}
{{Party/end}}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Saturn (Masters)}}
Saturn forms a [[sync pair]] with {{TP|Saturn|Toxicroak}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Saturn became a playable sync pair on September 16, 2026.

Saturn first appeared as an NPC in the [[villain event]] prelude [[Galactic Nightmare]]. He also made notable appearances later in the [[villain arc]].

{{PairDex/h|water|silver}}
{{PairDex|253|Saturn|trainerlink=Saturn (Masters)#Toxicroak|trainerimg=Saturn|0454 f|Toxicroak|pokemonlink=Saturn's Toxicroak|gender=female|Fighting|Psychic|Tech|exrole=Support|6|Variety Sync Pair Scout}}
|}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{silver color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #8BB2FF; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Diamond Pearl Saturn.png|x250px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{dark color}}; background:#{{silver color light}}" | [[File:Saturn DP concept art.png|370px]]
|-
| Official artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Concept art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
|}

===Sprites and models===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #{{silver color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #8BB2FF; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr DP Saturn.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #8BB2FF; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:VSSaturn.png|80px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #8BB2FF; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:VSSaturn 2.png|100px]]
|-
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, Pearl}} and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum|Platinum}}
| Model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| VS model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #8BB2FF; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Saturn OD.png]]
| colspan= 2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #8BB2FF; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Saturn BDSP OD.png|80px]]
|-
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, Pearl}} and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum|Platinum}}
| colspan= 2 | Overworld model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Saturn/Quotes}}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
[[File:Saturn anime.png|thumb|250px|Saturn in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
Saturn debuted in a cameo at the end of ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]''. He, along with some {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s, commented that [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} did a lousy job at stealing the [[Adamant Orb]] for them, and framing [[Nando]] for the crime.

Saturn's first speaking appearance was in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', along with his {{p|Bronzor}}. He managed to steal a cube that was under the guard of the {{p|Unown}} of the [[Solaceon Ruins]] and brought it with him back to the [[Team Galactic HQ]].

Later, in ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]'', Saturn exposed the cube to the meteorites in [[Veilstone City]], transforming it into the [[Spear Key]]. He and a few Team Galactic Grunts went to go steal the meteorites, but ended up meeting {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} for the first time. He also battled {{an|Brock}} and his {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} with his own {{TP|Saturn|Toxicroak}}, which ended after Team Galactic made a tactical retreat.

In ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous]]'' and ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'', Saturn stole the [[Adamant Orb]] while it was being transported to the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]] from Eterna City. He also aided in stealing the [[Lustrous Orb]] from the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]] but was admonished by Cyrus after the completion of the mission for displaying ineptitude.

In ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]'', following the failure of [[Mars]]'s [[Iron Island]] mission, [[Cyrus]] placed Saturn in charge of the [[Spear Pillar]]'s excavation from [[Mount Coronet]]. He worked with [[Charon]] to locate ruins on Mount Coronet in ''[[DP136|Gateway to Ruin!]]''. Team Galactic located some ruins, though not the ones they wanted. Saturn and the others then fled following the arrival of [[Looker]] and Ash's group. Later, Saturn returned to Mount Coronet and discovered the Spear Pillar ruins in ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', allowing him to fast-track Team Galactic's scheme.

In ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'', Saturn kept {{Gary}} at bay while [[J|Pokémon Hunter J]] successfully captured the three {{an|lake guardians}} at [[Lake Valor]]. He later returned to [[Team Galactic HQ]].

In ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', Saturn's Toxicroak was defeated by Brock's Croagunk. After Cyrus passed through the [[dimension]]al portal created by {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} he realized that Cyrus had just been using him and the other {{tc|Commander}}s to reach his own goals and cared little for those who served him. When Mars hysterically attempted to follow their Leader, Saturn grabbed her arm to block her from doing so, shaking his head solemnly at his fellow Commander. Afterwards he was arrested along with Mars and [[Jupiter]] by [[Looker]] and stated that Team Galactic was finished.

He appeared briefly in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'' in {{TRT}}'s fantasy with all the other members of Team Galactic.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
Saturn reappeared in ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]'' through ''[[JNS04|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 4)]]'', leading the resurrected Team Galactic in an attempt to bring back Cyrus. As the first step of the operation, he successfully {{pkmn2|caught}} a {{p|Heatran}} in order to power a device meant to open a gate to the world that Cyrus had disappeared into. The operation, however, experienced a setback when the energy cannon exploded and Heatran went on a rampage. Saturn and the other Commanders later faced Ash and his friends in order to stop them from interfering with Team Galactic's plan, but the Commanders were ultimately defeated and captured by {{an|Cynthia}} and placed back under arrest by [[Officer Jenny]], ending their plan in failure.

====Character====
Saturn is determined to successfully complete all his missions and would order a tactical retreat to avoid further complications. As a result of this perfectionist quality of his personality, Saturn tended to call out his {{TP|Saturn|Toxicroak}} to handle interruptions like {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}.

====Pokémon====
This listing is of Saturn's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:

=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Saturn
|pkmn=Bronzor
|type1=Steel
|type2=Psychic
|img=Saturn Bronzor.png
|epnum=DP060
|epname=Journey to the Unown!
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc={{p|Bronzor}} first appeared in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', where it guided Saturn and his squad through the [[Solaceon Ruins]]. It was also responsible for confusing the {{p|Unown}} living in the ruins which resulted in them all running wild.

In ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous!]]'', Bronzor proved instrumental in Team Galactic's plan to steal the [[Lustrous Orb]] by putting the security teams guarding it to sleep. It was then defeated in battle by {{an|Cynthia}}'s {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}.

Bronzor's known moves are {{m|Flash}}, {{m|Confuse Ray}}, and {{m|Hypnosis}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Saturn
|pkmn=Toxicroak
|main=yes
|type1=Poison
|type2=Fighting
|img=Saturn Toxicroak.png
|epnum=DP069
|epname=Enter Galactic!
|vajp=Shin-ichiro Miki
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Toxicroak}} first appeared in ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]'', where it helped to steal the [[Veilstone City]] meteorites. During the battle, it developed a fierce rivalry with {{an|Brock}}'s {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}. It has since become Saturn's main Pokémon.}}

=====Escaped=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Saturn
|pkmn=Heatran
|type1=Fire
|type2=Steel
|img=Saturn Heatran.png
|epnum=JNS01
|epname=The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Kenta Miyake
|desc={{p|Heatran}} first appeared in ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]'', where Saturn caught it with a [[Dusk Ball]]. He brought it to the [[Team Galactic HQ]], where used it, along with a [[Flame Plate]], to power a device that Team Galactic was using in an effort to bring back [[Cyrus]]. However, in ''[[JNS02|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 2)]]'', the machine overloaded, and Heatran was struck by a burst of flames from it. This triggered its Flash Fire Ability and sent it on a rampage, melting its own Dusk Ball and swallowing the Flame Plate.

Heatran's known moves are {{m|Stone Edge}} and {{m|Magma Storm}}, and its Ability is {{a|Flash Fire}}.}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color=7394D5|bordercolor=8bb2ff
|ja=岡村明美 ''[[Akemi Okamura]]''
|en=[[Marc Thompson]]
|nl=Florus van Rooijen
|ar=عماد فغالي ''Imad Feghaly''
|cs=Jan Maxián ([[DP060]]-[[DP111]]) Michal Holán ([[DP136]]-[[DP152]]) Josef Pejchal ([[JNS01]]-[[JNS04]])
|da=Peter Zhelder
|fi=Aku Laitinen ([[DP060]], [[DP069]], [[DP111]]-[[DP152]]) Petri Hanttu ([[DP096]]-[[DP097]], [[JNS01]]-[[JNS04]])
|fr_eu=Gauthier de Fauconval
|id=Unknown ([[DP150]]-[[DP152]]) Rahmad Ilmanto (''[[Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles]]'')
|it=Paolo de Santis
|pl=Artur Pontek ([[DP060]]-[[DP097]]) Tomasz Błasiak (one scene of [[DP069]]) Klaudiusz Kaufmann ([[DP111]]; [[DP150]]-[[DP152]]) Krzysztof Szczerbiński ([[DP136]]) Wojciech Melzer ([[JNS01]]-[[JNS04]])
|pt_br=Cláudio Satiro ([[DP060]]) Thiago Longo ([[DP069]], [[DP096]]-[[DP097]]) Douglas Guedes ([[DP111]]) Diogo Ferreira ([[JNS01]]-present)
|es_la=Sebastián Rosas ([[DP060]]-[[DP097]]) Carlo Vázquez ([[DP111]]-[[DP152]], [[JNS01]]-[[JNS04]])
|es_eu=Juan Sainz Maza
}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Saturn PG.png|thumb|250px|Saturn in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
Saturn appeared in ''[[PG11|The New World]]'', in which he was seen watching the events at the [[Spear Pillar]] in [[Team Galactic HQ]]. He was later contacted by [[Cyrus]], who was taken to the [[Distortion World]] by {{p|Giratina}}. Saturn tried to ask him where he was, only to hear Cyrus order him and the rest of [[Team Galactic]] to not go looking for him. After the call was abruptly ended, Saturn told himself that he understood.

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color=7394D5|bordercolor=8bb2ff
|ja=山下大輝 ''Daiki Yamashita''
|en=Ricky Ryba
|pt_br=Silvio Gonzalez
|es_eu=Toni Astigarraga}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Mars Saturn Adventures.png|250px|thumb|Saturn and his Croagunk with Mars and her Purugly in the Pokémon Adventures manga]]
====History====
====={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}=====
Saturn's role in [[Team Galactic]] is to raise funds for their projects and he has the permission of [[Cyrus]] to use any means he feels necessary; however, he is very lazy and usually sends machines to do his dirty work for him. Saturn decided to kidnap {{adv|Platinum}} for a ransom, as she is the daughter of the wealthiest family in [[Sinnoh]]; however, when his grunts couldn't find a picture of the child he settles on her bodyguards, [[Paka and Uji]].

He eventually tracks them at the [[Lost Tower]] and challenges Paka and Uji to a battle with his {{p|Croagunk}} and {{p|Abra}}. Despite the power his Pokémon possess, they are both defeated by Paka and Uji's skills. Angered by his loss, Saturn throws a temper tantrum and has the grunts seal [[Sinnoh Route 210|Route 210]] which will force them to stop at Veilstone, where their base is located. He is approached by Mars and after a brief argument about her stepping into his room without permission; she transfers energy to the Galactic Bomb.

He is later seen at Veilstone where he sets his revenge plan into action which he starts by having the grunts attack Paka and Uji in the darkness of night. After waiting a long time for Paka and Uji to be defeated by the grunts; Saturn's patience wears thin and he pulls out a mysterious machine to use on them. When the grunts finally lure them into firing range Saturn activates the machine; it fires a beam at Paka and Uji which sends them into an unknown dimension where they will stay for all eternity. Having become bored now that he has won; Saturn decides to play video games until [[Cyrus]] enters the room and punishes him for using the machine without permission by pinching his arm.

Saturn later appears at [[Lake Valor]] after a period of absence where he plans on blowing up the lake so that he can capture the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{DL|Lake guardians (Adventures)|Azelf}}. He encounters {{adv|Pearl}} who has come to prevent Team Galactic from blowing up the lake. Saturn easily defeats Pearl and attempts to interrogate him but the countdown for the lakes explosion begins before he can get an answer.

Once the lake is blown up Saturn commands the Galactic Grunts to begin the capturing of Azelf. Despite the skills Azelf possesses and Pearl's determination, Saturn eventually ends up the victor and defeats Pearl with a {{m|Gunk Shot}} from his {{p|Octillery}} and successfully captures Azelf. He later arrives at the Team Galactic HQ along with his fellow Commanders Mars and Jupiter where they listen to a speech given by Cyrus; Saturn is seen clapping after he finishes.

He later appears at the Spear Pillar where he and his fellow Commanders, Mars and Jupiter await Cyrus's arrival so that he can activate the ritual that will summon {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Saturn is the most shocked of the three when he sees that Cyrus is heavily injured but still promises to let no one stop him from activating the ritual. He, Mars, and Jupiter are all attacked by the Gym Leaders [[Fantina]], [[Roark]], and [[Gardenia]] but despite their challengers neither Commander is afraid. As they battle the Gym Leaders, three more arrive to help them [[Crasher Wake]], [[Maylene]], and [[Candice]] along with [[Byron]] for support; Saturn battles Roark and Fantina while Mars and Jupiter battle the other four. Despite his powerful Pokémon, Saturn is eventually defeated and is trapped underneath a pile of rubble, humorously with his machines airbag crushing him.

====={{MangaArc|Platinum}}=====
Later, Saturn and his teammates are discovered by another member of Team Galactic, [[Sird]]. Sird explains to them that she had infiltrated Team Rocket on a mission, but failed. Soon after, they are attacked by [[Riley]] of Iron Island, who had tracked Sird by her Aura. Sird battles Riley, allowing Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars to escape unharmed.

Later, Saturn and the other Commanders witness Charon battling Diamond and Pearl in [[Eterna City]] with {{p|Heatran}} and {{p|Giratina}}. Despite their irritation that Charon has revealed his true loyalties, they decide to ignore it so that they can enter the Distortion World and rescue Cyrus. After arriving, they find Charon there as well. He lies and tells them that he is searching for Cyrus too, but is being attacked by a group of people and asks for their help.

Saturn and the others comply, and they each face a different opponent in a one-on-one battle. Saturn faces [[Mira]] in battle, while Jupiter faces [[Marley]], and Mars faces [[Cheryl]]. During the battle, Saturn is confused at Mira's battle strategy which has her make her Alakazam boost its defensive power in an attempt to make the battle longer.

The battle is interrupted by Giratina, who flies past them so that it can fight the other Legendary Pokémon in the area. After Charon is defeated, Saturn, his fellow Commanders, and Cyrus emerge from the Distortion World and into the real world. Charon tries to lie to Cyrus by claiming that he intended to gather the Legendary Pokémon for Team Galactic's sake. Cyrus reaches down to Charon, which Saturn and Mars think it means he's going to pinch him. However, Cyrus only takes his machine, and praises Charon for his technological genius. The records reveal that he has been using it since the battle on the Spear Pillar, which angers Saturn into figuring out that he was attempting to use the machine to control Dialga and Palkia into opening a hole to the Distortion World, to which Charon denies.

Cyrus speaks to his four Commanders once more and reveals that he is disbanding Team Galactic, which angers Jupiter because she, Saturn, and Mars will have nowhere else to go without him. Hearing her wishes, Cyrus takes Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter away with him and thanks Diamond, Pearl, Platinum for their help.

====Pokémon====
{{anchor|Toxicroak 2}}{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Saturn
|main=yes
|pkmn=Toxicroak
|stage1=Croagunk
|gender=female
|type1=Poison
|type2=Fighting
|img=Saturn Toxicroak Adventures.png
|img_size=120px
|epnum=PS349
|epname=Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone
|desc={{p|Toxicroak}} is Saturn's first known Pokémon. She has been under his ownership since she was a {{p|Croagunk}}. Usually, she is seen imitating Saturn's movements. She was first seen in battle against Paka and Uji but despite putting up a good fight, she was eventually defeated. In the {{MangaArc|Platinum}}, she was revealed to have evolved into a Toxicroak.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Saturn
|pkmn=Abra
|type1=Psychic
|img=Saturn Abra Adventures.png
|epnum=PS352
|epname=Crowded by Croagunk & Advanced on by Abra I
|desc={{p|Abra}} is Saturn's second known Pokémon. Abra was first used against Paka and Uji where it used its powerful teleportation and attacks to make it hard to hit but was eventually defeated. Abra was later used against Fantina and Roark but was defeated along with its Trainer.

Abra's known moves are {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Fire Punch}}, and {{m|Ice Punch}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Saturn
|pkmn=Octillery
|type1=Water
|img=Saturn Octillery Adventures.png
|epnum=PS397
|epname=Outwitting Octillery
|desc={{p|Octillery}} is Saturn's third known Pokémon. Octillery was first used at Lake Verity where it dragged [[Rad Rickshaw]] into the lake and later attacked Pearl with its powerful moves. Octillery was later used against Fantina and Roark but was defeated along with its Trainer.

Octillery's known moves are {{m|Octazooka}}, {{m|Gunk Shot}}, and {{m|Blizzard}}.}}

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[File:Saturn DPA.png|thumb|170px|Saturn in the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga]]
Saturn first appeared in the ruins of [[Celestic Town]] along with [[Jupiter]] and [[Cyrus]]. He battled [[Mitsumi]] while [[Hareta]] pursued his leader.

Just like in the games, Saturn was assigned to [[Lake Valor]] to capture {{p|Azelf}}. At the lake, Hareta and Saturn battled; Saturn initially had the upper hand using his {{p|Gallade}} but Hareta was able to turn the tide. After both his Gallade and {{p|Rhyperior}} were defeated, Saturn was fired from Team Galactic by Cyrus, but earned a second chance by using a [[Revive]] on Rhyperior so Cyrus's {{p|Gyarados}} would not lose to Hareta.

After the events at the [[Spear Pillar]], Saturn appeared to have joined the newly formed Neo Team Galactic and its leader, [[Charon]]. He reappeared at [[Canalave Library]] in an attempt to exact revenge on Hareta, but failed, and promised to attack again at the [[Team Galactic HQ|Galactic Veilstone Building]]. However, there he revealed he was actually a double agent and still loyal to Cyrus, whom he helped Mitsumi and the other Galactic members free.

====Pokémon====
{{anchor|Toxicroak 3}}{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Saturn
|width=77
|pkmn=Toxicroak
|type1=Poison
|type2=Fighting
|img=Saturn Toxicroak DPA.png
|epnum=DPA11
|epname=The Legendary Pokémon, Captured
|desc={{p|Toxicroak}} is Saturn's main Pokémon. It was mostly used to make sure that Hareta didn't interfere with Team Galactic.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Saturn
|pkmn=Bronzong
|type1=Steel
|type2=Psychic
|img=Saturn Bronzong DPA.png
|epnum=DPA11
|epname=The Legendary Pokémon, Captured
|desc={{p|Bronzong}} is another Pokémon on Saturn's team. It went up against [[Byron's Bastiodon]] and tried to stop Bastiodon's every movement. As a result, it was able to defeat Byron and caused a cave-in with {{m|Earthquake}}. While Bronzong was battling Hareta's {{p|Piplup}} and {{p|Riolu}}, it was defeated by Riolu's {{m|Focus Punch}}.

Bronzong's known moves are {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Gyro Ball}}, {{m|Reflect}} and {{m|Earthquake}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Saturn
|pkmn=Gallade
|gender=male
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fighting
|img=Saturn Gallade DPA.png
|epnum=DPA11
|epname=The Legendary Pokémon, Captured
|desc={{p|Gallade}} was called out after Bronzong was defeated. Gallade was shown to be very powerful as he was able to take out [[Hareta]]'s {{p|Onix}} in one hit with {{m|Leaf Blade}}. His next opponent was a {{p|Misdreavus}}, in which the Screech Pokémon helped him activate the {{a|Steadfast}} Ability, causing him to be much faster than ever before. However, despite the boost, it fell to Misdreavus's {{m|Shadow Ball}} after Hareta ran up the hill and sped down using a bike, which in the process, the bike was destroyed. Hareta than congratulated Gallade for a job well done which angered Saturn.

Gallade's known moves are {{m|Fury Cutter}} and {{m|Leaf Blade}} and his Ability is {{a|Steadfast}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Saturn
|pkmn=Rhyperior
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Saturn Rhyperior DPA.png
|epnum=DPA12
|epname=A Battle Of Wills
|desc={{p|Rhyperior}} was used to battle Hareta after {{p|Gallade}} was taken out. It was proven to be a tough opponent as it weakened Piplup while Toxicroak weakened {{TP|Hareta|Luxio}}. Later, it was hit by {{p|Geodude}} as it emerged from the ground and taken out by multiple {{p|Magikarp}}. Later, while Hareta was battling [[Cyrus]]'s {{p|Gyarados}}, Saturn gave Rhyperior a Revive. Due to Piplup's {{a|Torrent}}, Rhyperior was swallowed by Piplup's {{m|Surf}}.

None of Rhyperior's moves are known and its Ability is {{a|Lightningrod}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Saturn
|pkmn=Golbat
|type1=Poison
|type2=Flying
|img=Saturn Golbat DPA.png
|epnum=DPA09
|epname=Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!
|desc=Saturn used {{p|Golbat}} to {{m|fly}} away along with [[Jupiter]]'s Golbat.

None of Golbat's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Saturn
|pkmn=Magmortar
|type1=Fire
|img=Saturn Magmortar DPA.png
|epnum=DPA31
|epname=Hareta's Excellent New Partner...Minun?!
|desc=Saturn sends out his {{p|Magmortar}} to fight against [[Hareta's Empoleon]] and {{TP|Hareta|Minun}}. It was finished off with a {{m|Surf}} attack from Empoleon while Saturn was paralyzed from Minun's {{m|Thunder Wave}}.

None of Magmortar's moves are known.}}

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

{{cardlist/header|Saturn's Pokémon|Psychic|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Toxicroak G (Platinum 40)|Toxicroak]] {{SP|G}}|type=Psychic|enset=Platinum |enrarity=Rare|ennum=40/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Rare|jpnum=050/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Toxicroak G (DP Promo 41)|Toxicroak]] {{SP|G}}|type=Fighting|enset=DP Black Star Promos|ennum=DP41|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=008/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Ambipom G (Rising Rivals 56)|Ambipom]] {{SP|G}}|type=Colorless|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Common|ennum=56/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Rare|jpnum=075/090}}
{{cardlist/footer|Psychic}}

==Trivia==
* Saturn bears a striking resemblance to {{hi|Coin}}. However, any relationship between them, if any, is unknown.
* Saturn has been incorrectly referred to as female on multiple occasions outside of the {{pkmn|games}}. He was identified as female in one mistranslated chapter of [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] and then again on [[Pokémon Sunday]]. The confusion is also furthered by his feminine Japanese voice.
** It should also be noted that Saturn is one of the few Trainers in the [[core series]] games not encountered in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} to have a Pokémon with a 50-50 chance of being male or female to be the opposite gender as himself, along with [[Bugsy]], [[Will]], [[Janine]] (Generation II) and [[Grimsley]]. Notably, Bugsy has also been mistaken for a girl.
* Saturn is the only [[Team Galactic]] {{tc|Commander}} whose Spanish name wasn't changed to correspond to a different planet; [[Jupiter]]'s and [[Mars]]'s names were changed to correspond to planets with names of Roman goddesses ({{wp|Ceres (dwarf planet)|Ceres}} and {{wp|Venus}}, respectively).
** However, Ceres is a {{wp|dwarf planet}}, like Pluto (from which [[Charon]]'s Japanese name was taken).
* Saturn is the lieutenant Commander of Team Galactic, meaning he is of a higher rank than Jupiter and Mars and his immediate superior is the Galactic Boss, [[Cyrus]], which would explain why after Cyrus disappeared, the remaining Team Galactic members followed under the command of Saturn. This is ironic, since he is the only Commander who was not told Team Galactic's true goals.
* Saturn is the Commander the player will battle the least in {{v2|Platinum}}, aside from [[Charon]], who doesn't battle the player at any point in the game.
* In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, when Saturn battles alongside [[Jupiter]] in the {{gdis|Battle Tower|IV}}, he uses exclusively {{type|Dark}} Pokémon, while Jupiter uses exclusively {{type|Poison}} Pokémon.
** In some of the battles, they both use each other aces, as Jupiter uses {{p|Toxicroak}}, while Saturn uses {{p|Skuntank}}.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{silver color}}; border:3px solid #{{dark color}}"
|-
! style="background:#8bb2ff" | Language
! style="background:#8bb2ff" | Name
! style="background:#8bb2ff" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| サターン ''Saturn''
| From the planet ''{{wp|Saturn}}''
|-
| English, German, Vietnamese
| Saturn
| From ''Saturn''
|-
| European Spanish, Italian
| Saturno
| From ''Saturno'' (Saturn)
|-
| rowspan="2" | Latin American Spanish
| Saturn
| Same as his English name
|-
| Saturno<ref group=n>[[Pokémon animated series]] (season [[S11|11]])</ref>
| From ''Saturno'' (Saturn)
|-
| French
| Saturne
| From ''Saturne'' (Saturn)
|-
| Korean
| 새턴 ''Saturn''
| From ''Saturn''
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 鎮星 ''Zhènxīng'' / ''Jansīng''
| rowspan="2" | From 鎮星 / 镇星 ''Zhènxīng / Jansīng'' (archaic name for Saturn)
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 镇星 ''Zhènxīng''
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Saturno<ref group=n>Pokémon animated series</ref> Saturn<ref group=n>[[Pokémon Adventures]]</ref>
| From ''Saturno'' (Saturn) Same as his English name
|}
{{-}}

===Notes===
{{reflist|group=n}}

==References==
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==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Saturn|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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'''Journey to the Unown!''' (Japanese: '''ズイの遺跡のアンノーン！''' ''{{tt|Unknown|Unown}} of the {{tt|Zui|Solaceon}} Ruins!'') is the 60th episode of {{aniseries|DP}}, and the 526th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on December 20, 2007, along with [[DP061]], and in the United States on June 7, 2008.

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==Blurb==

Deep in training for the Solaceon Contest, Dawn shows off Aipom's latest Contest move and discovers that Aipom has actually learned a new move: Double Hit! Then it's off to the Solaceon Ruins for a friendly battle between Ash and Dawn's friend Kenny, who's also in town for the Solaceon Contest. Our heroes aren't the only ones at the ruins—Team Rocket spots a suspicious trio in the area, including the same man who hired Team Rocket to steal the Adamant Orb from Eterna City's museum!

Inside the ruins, the strangers perform a ritual that unleashes a swarm of Unown, then escape by hitting the Unown with a Confuse Ray. This causes the ruins to emit a red light that swallows up Dawn and her Pokémon! Her friends follow her into the ruins, only to find themselves lost inside a topsy-turvy temple where up is down and angry, confused Unown are everywhere.

With a sheepish Team Rocket in tow, Dawn tries to find her way out. She has no choice but to battle the Unown and snap them out of their confusion, and Aipom evolves into Ambipom just in time to help her out. Once Ash, Brock, and Kenny catch up to Dawn, Piplup explains the situation to the Unown, who finally allow everyone to leave the ruins. Team Rocket runs off before anyone can ask them about what just happened, but Dawn and Kenny quickly put the day's strange events behind them—it's back to preparing for the Solaceon Contest!

==Plot==
While {{an|Dawn}} and {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}} are {{pkmn|training}} for the {{to|Solaceon}} {{pkmn|Contest}}, they use {{m|Focus Punch}} in fast succession to make it look like Aipom has two tails. {{an|Brock}} tells her that is actually {{m|Double Hit}} and Aipom is close to evolving after that [[move]]. {{si|Kenny}} arrives and mocks Dawn for not knowing that Aipom evolves into {{p|Ambipom}}. He refers to Dawn as Dee Dee, with mysterious nickname puzzling {{Ash}} yet again, but Dawn insists he not to go there. Kenny reveals that he is looking forward to the Solaceon Contest, and Dawn replies that she and Aipom will be hard to beat. Ash is keen to finish his match against Kenny, but Kenny declines, and says he was going to see {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}.

Meanwhile, at the [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Saturn]] and the two {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt|Grunts}} enter the ruins for unknown purposes. {{TRT}} notices Team Galactic and [[DP036|recalls]] being hired to steal the [[Adamant Orb]] from the [[Eterna Historical Museum]]. Saturn sends out his {{p|Bronzor}} to use {{m|Flash}} to guide them through the ruins. Team Rocket, convinced there is treasure inside, decides to follow them without being seen.

Ash and {{ashfr}} accompany Kenny to the ruins, where they marvel at the entrance featuring a Dialga and Palkia statue. Kenny offers to battle right now, right in front of the Dialga and Palkia statues, and Ash agrees to it. Ash and Kenny don't know who should go first, which causes Dawn to bring out her [[Pokétch]] App, the Coin Toss. Once the Coin Toss is done, it is decided that Ash goes first. Since Ash thinks Kenny is going to use {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}} again, he sends out {{AP|Turtwig}}, insisting that {{AP|Pikachu}} should relax. Kenny, hearing this prediction, instead sends out {{p|Breloom}}, which surprises everyone, especially Ash. Ash starts the battle with a {{m|Tackle}}, which Breloom tries to dodge, but isn't fast enough. Kenny is surprised at Turtwig's speed. Ash orders Turtwig use a {{m|Razor Leaf}} attack, though Breloom’s {{m|Mach Punch}} hits first. Turtwig rushes forward with {{m|Bite}}, but Breloom counters with an {{m|Energy Ball}}. Ash is impressed by this move, and asks Kenny to teach it to Turtwig. Kenny thinks about it for a moment, and says that knowing the move {{m|Bullet Seed}} makes teaching Energy Ball easier. After Ash admits that Turtwig doesn't know Bullet Seed, Kenny says it will be difficult, but says he'll teach it to Turtwig if they defeat him in a battle.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is still spying on Team Galactic. Saturn and his henchmen enter a room full of {{p|Unown}} [[Unown symbols|inscriptions]]. The three of them place the [[Splash Plate]], [[Iron Plate]], and [[Draco Plate]] into a triangular floor plate, which causes the center to glow. Suddenly, all of the Unown inscriptions become real Unown. Having noticed Team Rocket from outside the ruins, Saturn says it's nice to see the trio again. Saturn talks of the new world they are going to create, as a box known as the [[Spear Key]] lifts from the ground. He takes hold of the box, which angers all of the Unown and causes them to attack. Saturn deflects them with Bronzor's {{m|Confuse Ray}} allowing himself and his grunts to escape to their waiting helicopter. Team Rocket proceed to run off as well, with the angry Unown right behind them. Outside, the entry stairs begin to lift up, carrying Dawn, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and Aipom with it. The boys leap inside to rescue Dawn just as the Solaceon Ruins shut behind them.

Inside, Ash and Brock rush off towards Kenny, who is freaking out over the warping walls. Ash reminds Kenny to remain calm and think about how the Pokémon will feel, which brings back Kenny's confidence as the three of them head further into the ruins to look for Dawn. Meanwhile, Dawn manages to find Piplup and Aipom, though they are disorientated by their odd surrounds. The Unown appear and fire a combined attack, leaving Dawn clueless, however her Pokémon help her with {{m|Swift}} and {{m|Bubble Beam}}, respectively. Because of this, the Unown suddenly snap out of their confusion and turn the place back to normal. However, Dawn still doesn't know how to get out, and it still looked really weird up ahead. Elsewhere, the boys are swarmed by another group of Unown. Brock explains they must have been confused. Ash's Pikachu and Turtwig proceed to attack them with {{m|Thunderbolt}} and Razor Leaf while Kenny's Breloom and Prinplup attack them with Energy Ball and Bubble Beam which snaps the Unown out of confusion, turning the place back to normal. Then they continue searching for Dawn.

Meanwhile, Dawn continues running and encounters more Unown. Piplup uses {{m|Whirlpool}} to snap the Unown out of their confusion. Then Team Rocket show up falling down from the nearby stairs. Another group of Unown appear but they are stopped by Aipom's Double Hit, who evolves into Ambipom. Then, she hits the Unown with Swift snapping them out of confusion. Brock and the others show up, and due to Unown's illusions each side sees each other as if they are walking on the ceiling. Another group of Unown appear but they are snapped out of confusion by Piplup's Bubble Beam, breaking the illusion. As the illusion lifts off, it is revealed that Dawn and Team Rocket are actually on the ceiling and subsequently they fall down on the floor. The other group all rush to catch the falling humans and Pokémon, with Brock using {{TP|Brock|Happiny}} to help with her massive strength.

Suddenly the door to the outside opens and the group gets out. Brock wonders about the commotion inside the ruins and turns to Team Rocket for answers. However, the trio decide to make a run for it before they can get into any more trouble while promising revenge against Team Galactic. Ash looks up Ambipom on his [[Pokédex]] as the Long Tail Pokémon practices her moves. Dawn is confident that Ambipom can win her the Solaceon Contest, and Ash asks Kenny about their called-off battle. Kenny agrees to teach Turtwig Energy Ball, on the condition that Ash doesn't tell Dawn how scared he was.

==Major events==
[[File:Dawn Ambipom newly evolved.png|thumb|200px|Ambipom just after evolving]]
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Solaceon Town]] and meet {{si|Kenny}} again.
* Ash has another battle with Kenny, which gets interrupted.
* {{an|Dawn}}'s {{p|Aipom}} learns {{m|Double Hit}} and later [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}.
* Kenny is revealed to have obtained a {{p|Breloom}}.
* [[Saturn]] steals [[Spear Key|a cube]] from the [[Solaceon Ruins]].
* Kenny agrees to help [[Ash's Turtwig]] learn {{m|Energy Ball}}.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Unown}} ({{form|Unown|! and ? forms}})

=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Bronzor}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{si|Kenny}}
* [[Saturn]]
* {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Aipom}}; evolves)
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}}; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Prinplup}} ({{OP|Kenny|Prinplup}})
* {{p|Breloom}} ({{si|Kenny}}'s)
* {{p|Bronzor}} ([[Saturn]]'s)
* {{p|Unown}} (multiple)
* {{p|Quagsire}}
* {{p|Murkrow}}
* {{p|Elekid}}
* {{p|Skitty}}
* {{p|Munchlax}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Tablet DP060.png|thumb|250px|The tablet found below the statue of Dialga]]
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Spiritomb}}
** Pokémon senryū: ミカルゲよ　じっとがまんの　ごひゃくねん ''Mikaruge yo, jitto ga man no, go-hyaku nen.'' "Mikaruge: Motionless patience for 500 years."
* [[Saturn]] is listed as おとこ ("Man") in the credits.
* The same Unown writing from ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training]]'' is shown again in this episode:
<blockquote>FRIEND SUBETE NO INOCHI HA BETSU NO INOCHI TO DEAI NANIKA WO UMIDASU</blockquote>
:In the dub, {{an|Dawn}} reads it as ''When every life meets another life, something will be born''.
* This is only the second appearance of the {{p|Unown}} species in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, the first being ''[[EP263|Address Unown!]]''. Despite the episode being produced after the introduction of the new forms, however, "!" and "?" Unown do not appear in this episode.
* The three [[Plate]]s [[Team Galactic]] used to obtain the cube from the [[Solaceon Ruins]] ([[Splash Plate]], [[Iron Plate]], and [[Draco Plate]]) correspond to the three types of {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} combined. However, the Splash Plate, associated with Palkia's {{t|Water}} type, was placed on the side of the pattern resembling Dialga's diamond and the Iron Plate, associated with Dialga's {{t|Steel}} type was placed on the side of the pattern resembling Palkia's pearl.
* {{TRT}} does not blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* This is the first time since the {{aniseries|GS}} episode ''[[EP187|Moving Pictures]]'', 339 episodes prior, that a [[Pokédex]] entry for something else than a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} is shown in the animated series, in this case, the move {{m|Double Hit}}.

===Errors===
[[File:DP060 error.png|thumb|200px|Ambipom's tan feet]]
* In the scene where {{Ash}} saves {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}, Ambipom's feet are colored a light-tan like {{p|Aipom}} instead of purple.
* In the English dub:
** In the original airing, Unown is spelled "Unknown" in the title. This is corrected in future airings and releases.
** After the landing from the fall, Ambipom's Japanese voice can be heard.
** After Aipom finishes evolving, the first instance of Ambipom's regular cry is improperly low-pitched when it shouldn't be.
* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} dub, in the scene where {{si|Kenny}} says "Dawn, no!", his English voice is heard alongside his Finnish voice.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|ar={{tt|رحلة مع أنون|A journey with Unown}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|隨意遺跡的未知圖騰|Unown of the Suíyì (Solaceon) Ruins}}
|cs={{tt|Cesta do neznáma|Journey to the Unknown}}
|da={{tt|Rejsen mod det ukendte|The journey to the unknown}}
|de={{tt|Eine Reise - Icognito!|A travel - Unown!}}
|nl={{tt|Reis naar de Unown!|Journey to the Unown!}}
|fi={{tt|Symbolinen matka!|A symbolic journey!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|D'étranges Zarbi|Some weirds Unown}}
|it={{tt|Viaggio nell'Unown!|Journey into the Unown!}}
|ko={{tt|신수 유적의 안농! 제발 안녕!|Unown of Solaceon Ruins! Please Goodbye!}}
|no={{tt|Reisen til Unown!|The journey to Unown!}}
|pl={{tt|Podróż w nieznane|Journey to the unknown}}
|pt_br={{tt|Viagem para o Desconhecido!|Travel to the Unknown!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Unown - Aventura Obscura!|Unown - Obscure Adventure!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Viaje a lo desconocido!|Journey to the Unknown!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡La confusión de los Unown!|The Confusion of the Unown!}}
|sv={{tt|En resa mot det okända|A journey to the unknown}}
|ro={{tt|Călătorie spre Necunoscut|Journey to the Unknown}}
|ru={{tt|Путешествие в Аноун|Journey to the Unown}}
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Marble (DP059)

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[[File:Marble.png|thumb|250px|Marble]]
'''Marble''' (Japanese: '''マーブル''' ''Marble'') is a young [[Officer Jenny]] and a [[character of the day]] who appeared in ''[[DP059|Luxray Vision!]]''.

Marble met {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} in front of an old mansion. Suddenly, her {{p|Luxray}} [[move|attacked]] [[Ash's Pikachu]]. After the {{pkmn|battle}} was over, Marble called the security guards over because she thought they were a group of thieves, dubbed ''The Bandit Beauties Three'' (Japanese: ''The Three Beauties''), that were trying to steal the [[Old Charm]].

Marble explained that she—being the best Officer Jenny student—was called over to the mansion by {{OBP|Matthew|DP059}} and assigned to protect the Old Charm from being stolen. Then, Marble revealed that Luxray—who she has raised since it was a {{p|Luxio}}—had a problem in learning {{m|Charge Beam}}. Towards the end of the episode, Marble's Luxray finally learned Charge Beam; with Pikachu, it attacked {{TRT}} and blasted them off.

Marble is very quick to jump to conclusions, and never admits when she is wrong. She often says, "I was just about to say the same thing!" Marble is very vain and not at all humble, such as when she said, "I may never be sure who spilled the beans, but now that they've all been spilled, I'm the super-duper ace detective, Marble!" Also, Marble is usually the one to have "spilled the beans".

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Marble's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marble
|pkmn=Luxray
|stage1=Luxio
|type1=Electric
|img=Marble Luxray.png
|epnum=DP059
|epname=Luxray Vision!
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc=Marble's {{p|Luxray}} was having serious problems when Marble met the gang. It had recently evolved from {{p|Luxio}} and was unable to use {{type|Electric}} moves, making it a liability to Officer Jenny. As a result, Luxray developed a serious attitude problem, which not only caused it to constantly disobey Marble, but also caused it to fight other Electric-type Pokémon, like it did with {{AP|Pikachu}}.

After Team Rocket stole the Old Charm from under Marble's nose, Luxray and Pikachu were trapped below the mansion it was guarding, in a maze filled with traps. After being saved by Pikachu from a trap, Luxray's attitude softened and it became friends with Pikachu. Luxray's enhanced eyesight allowed it so see other booby traps and it was able to save Pikachu from one later. After reestablishing its bond with Marble and regaining its Electric-type moves, it helped defeat Team Rocket and recover the Old Charm.

Luxray's known moves are {{m|Charge Beam}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, and {{m|Thunder Fang}}.}}

==Trivia==
*Marble has the same attitude as the Officer Jenny in [[Johto]], who appeared in ''[[EP229|An EGG-sighting Adventure!]]''. Like Marble, that Officer Jenny also has the habit of jumping to conclusions and saying the phrase, "I was just about to say the same thing!"

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}
|ja=西村ちなみ ''[[Chinami Nishimura]]''
|en=[[List of English voice actors|Meghan McCracken]]
|ar=ماريانا خليل ''Mariana Khalil''
|fi=Jenni Sivonen
|it=Patrizia Mottola
|no=Siv Klynderud
|es_la=Mariana Ortiz
|es_eu=Beatriz Berciano
|pl=Joanna Pach
|he=דור יצחק ''Dor Itskhak''
|cs=Klára Šumanová}}
{{-}}

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Matthew (DP059)

2026-10-16T16:07:55Z

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[[File:Matthew DP059.png|250px|thumb|Matthew]]

'''Matthew''' (Japanese: '''マシュー''' ''Matthew'') is a [[character of the day]] who appeared in ''[[DP059|Luxray Vision!]]''.

Matthew is the owner of a strange manor with hidden traps and tunnels. He had hired {{OBP|Marble|DP059}} to help protect the [[Old Charm]] from [[Team Rocket trio|The Bandit Beauties Three]] after receiving a threatening letter from them. Eventually, he also enlisted the help of {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} after they stumbled upon his mansion.

==Voice actors==
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|ja=中田譲治 ''Jōji Nakata''
|en=[[Mike Pollock|Herb Lawrence]]
|ar=شربل أيوب ''Charbel Ayoub''
|es_eu=Luis Mas
|fi=Aku Laitinen
|fr_eu=Daniel Nicodème
|no=Simen Sand
|pl=Janusz Rymkiewicz
|cs=Michal Holán}}
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DP059

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'''Luxray Vision!''' (Japanese: '''レントラーの瞳！''' ''{{tt|Rentorar|Luxray}}'s Eyes!'') is the 59th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 525th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on December 13, 2007, and in the United States on May 31, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Hoping to find a place to stay for the night, our heroes visit an imposing manor. Instead, they're almost mistaken for thieves by Marble, a self-proclaimed Super-Duper Ace Detective who's also Officer Jenny's student. Matthew, the manor's owner, received word that the Bandit Beauties Three were coming to steal his treasure, and Marble promised to stop them. Despite her promise, she's secretly worried: her Luxray hasn't obeyed her ever since it evolved, and she thinks it's all because Luxray can't get its Electric-type moves to work.

As for the Bandit Beauties Three, they're none other than Team Rocket. After snatching Matthew's treasure, they try to make a getaway, only to fall into a pit trap! Matthew's manor is chock full of dangerous traps designed to catch thieves, except Pikachu and Luxray also fall down a pit trap while chasing after Team Rocket. Matthew shows Ash a secret passage that leads them to Pikachu and Luxray, but Marble accidentally springs another hidden trap, and this one is deadly!

Luxray uses its keen eyesight to locate the switch that deactivates the trap, much to Marble's delight. Then Team Rocket, busy digging out of the manor's basement, digs their way right into Ash and his friends. Pikachu uses a Thunderbolt that fills Luxray with electrical energy, allowing Luxray to finally use Charge Beam. The two Electric-type Pokémon help defeat Team Rocket, the manor's treasure is returned to its rightful owner, and Marble is once again friends with Luxray.

==Plot==
As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} walk into the courtyard of a large manor where they are hoping to spend the night, spotlights suddenly blind them. A blue-haired girl and her {{p|Luxray}} stand atop a rooftop, and Luxray jumps down towards Ash and his friends and attacks {{AP|Pikachu}}, something its {{pkmn|Trainer}} clearly did not want yet. Pikachu dodges Luxray's strikes and tries to hide in the bushes, but Luxray's x-ray vision spots Pikachu before using {{m|Iron Tail}}. Luxray's Trainer tries to stop her {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, but it proceeds to use another Iron Tail, which Pikachu blocks with its own Iron Tail. Luxray's Trainer calls for backup, with six bodyguards quickly surrounding Ash and his friends. They try to seize them, but Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} stops them cold. Ash and his friends try to convince her that they are not criminals, and the manor's owner, {{OBP|Matthew|DP059}}, steps out and supports them, recognizing them from the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]]. Matthew points out that the increased security is because that crooks, named the Bandit Beauties Three, threatened to steal his [[Old Charm]]. When he asked the [[Officer Jenny]] from [[Mahogany Town]] for assistance, Luxray's Trainer, named {{OBP|Marble|DP059}}, was sent instead.

Ash and his friends decide to help Marble, but Luxray is still demonstrating hostility towards Pikachu. Inside, they set up in front of the vault where the Old Charm is kept. Marble informs them that the bandits will try to steal it at eight o'clock. While they wait, Marble reveals her concern for her Luxray, because it has been unable to use {{t|Electric}} [[move]]s since [[Evolution|evolving]], causing it to disobey her. When they tried to help Officer Jenny capture a crook, Luxray wasn't able to use Charge Beam, forcing Jenny's {{p|Arcanine}} to stop him, upsetting Luxray. Marble was excited to see Pikachu, hoping to inspire Luxray to regain its ability to use Electric moves. Ash offer to help with some special {{pkmn|training}}, but Marble wants to start with calming Luxray's anger. Outside, {{TRT}}, disguised as bodyguards, sneaks into the compound without a problem, revealing that they are the real bandits. {{MTR}} rides on top of {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} as part of his disguise. All three wonder about what the treasure chest holds as they proceed inside.

The clock reads ten minutes to eight as Team Rocket steps in, saying that they have orders from Matthew to move the Old Charm. Marble is hesitant at first, but {{an|Brock}} sees it as good, since they could fool the thieves. They open the vault, but Dawn almost unmasks them as the disguised bandits. They try to ward it off, mentioning that the bandits are professionals and would be on time, but Brock points out that they could have set the clock back five minutes. Matthew shows up and reveals that he never gave an order to move the Old Charm, unmasking the bandits. Team Rocket activates a bomb and try to escape in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]], reciting their {{motto}}. Ash has Pikachu use Thunderbolt, but Luxray knocks it aside and tries to land Iron Tail. A mecha arm knocks it back. The balloon proceeds to get away, but when [[Ash's Staravia]] uses {{m|Quick Attack}}, Team Rocket fires thrusters to escape. Unfortunately, they puncture the balloon on the castle, sending them crashing down.

At the crash site, Team Rocket tries to get away, but they trigger a pit trap and fall into a tunnel. Ash and his friends arrive and find them gone, but Matthew mentions that they must still be in the area since the exterior is still being watched. Matthew mentions that there are plenty of traps in the area too since they would try to hide treasures. Luxray spots the pit trap near Pikachu and tries to warn it, but Pikachu takes it as hostility and accidentally triggers it. Luxray tries to save Pikachu from falling in, but it falls in too. Matthew stops Ash from going down as he opts to lead them to a safer entrance. While Pikachu and Luxray end up underground, Matthew shows them a staircase behind a fireplace that leads them to the underground complex.

Luxray tries to go ahead without Pikachu, but it triggers a pit trap, almost falling into a pit of spikes. Pikachu saves it by grabbing its tail with its mouth and dragging it up. Luxray thanks Pikachu and drops its hostility. Meanwhile, Marble compliments Ash on how well he and Pikachu work together. Ash mentions that [[EP001|when he first started]], Pikachu would not listen to him until he protected Pikachu from {{p|Spearow}}. Ash suggests that Marble should try to maintain a [[friendship]] with Luxray outside of her job. Meanwhile, Team Rocket decides to dig their way out of the complex.

Luxray uses its vision to find a hidden passage, with Pikachu racing ahead. Luxray spots a trap, but Pikachu still triggers it. Spikes fly towards them, but Luxray's Iron Tail stops them. Ash and his friends suddenly appear from behind a concealed door, meeting up with the Pokémon. Ash hugs Pikachu as Marble hugs Luxray, with the two becoming friends again. Marble accidentally triggers another trap, causing the door to close and two opposite walls to close in. They try to open the passage as Luxray quickly finds the switch to stop the trap, using Iron Tail to hit the switch and save them.

Team Rocket tunnels into the chamber with Ash and his friends. Meowth opens the chest and finds the Charm, and though dismayed at the contents, puts it into a safe. [[Jessie]] and [[James]] send out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|James|Carnivine}} to battle, and Seviper uses {{m|Poison Tail}} while Carnivine uses {{m|Bite}}, but Luxray uses Iron Tail to stop both. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to shock them, while Luxray jumps into them and takes the electricity from the attack, charging up its body. Marble decides to have Luxray try Charge Beam. Seviper and Carnivine try a double Bite attack, but Charge Beam works, stopping them cold. Dawn catches the box with the Charm as Pikachu and Luxray execute a double attack to send Team Rocket blasting out of the underground.

Outside, Luxray uses {{m|Thunder Fang}} to electrify the box and cause it to open, getting the Old Charm back. Matthew thanks them all as Officer Jenny suddenly shows up and confronts Marble about taking the case without authorization. Brock makes his usual moves, but {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} {{m|Poison Jab|shuts him down}}. Marble apologizes as Jenny compliments her about developing a bond with Luxray. Matthew offers the group a meal to end the day.

==Major events==
{{animeevents|DP}}
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Luxray}}

==Characters==
===Human===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{OBP|Marble|DP059}}
* {{OBP|Matthew|DP059}}
* {{tc|Police Officer}}s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Arcanine}} ([[Officer Jenny]]'s; ×3)
* {{p|Luxray}} ({{OBP|Marble|DP059}}'s)
* {{p|Spearow}} (multiple; flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Kricketune}}
** Pokémon senryū: コロトック　たえなるしらべ　コロコロと ''Korotokku, taenaru shirabe, korokoro to.'' "Korotock chirps along as it plays an enchanting melody."
* The English [[dub]] title of this episode is a reference to {{wp|X-ray vision}}.
* This is the final episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' where [[Dawn's Piplup]] does not appear.
** This is also the final episode where {{an|Dawn}} appears, but her Piplup doesn’t.
* [[Mike Pollock]] returns to the series in this episode to provide the voice of {{OBP|Matthew|DP059}}, with a pseudonym ''Herb Lawrence''.
* In this episode, {{OBP|Marble|DP059}}'s behavior is very similar to that of the [[Officer Jenny]] who appeared in ''[[EP229|An EGG-sighting Adventure!]]''.
** Coincidentally, Marble is from [[Mahogany Town]], close to where {{Ash}} met the aforementioned Officer Jenny. {{an|Brock}} mentions this fact in the episode.

===Errors===
* In several scenes, the sound of {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s Poké Ball opening can be heard despite him already being out.
* When Marble calls for {{TRT}}, her gloves are missing.
* When {{MTR}} removes his disguise, he speaks, but his mouth does not move.
* When Ash and {{ashfr}} run over to the balloon's crash site, they briefly run without moving their legs before the scene transitions to the next shot.
* In one scene during the flashback to the [[EP001|first episode]], Ash can be seen with his usual green gloves when pulling Pikachu with a clothesline, despite wearing the rubber gloves {{Delia}} gave him at this point in the actual episode.
* When {{an|Brock}} mentions that there must a control switch to disable the trap, Dawn's socks are missing, while the part of [[Ash's hat]] adjusting its size is colored red instead of black.
* When Marble commands {{p|Luxray}} to use {{m|Iron Tail}} on the switch, the walls are not closing in like in previous shots.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]], when [[Jessie's Seviper]] and [[James's Carnivine]] are about to strike after just having been sent out to battle, Marble commands Luxray to use {{m|Poison Tail}} instead of Iron Tail.

<gallery>
DP059 error.png|Ash's glove error
DP059 error 2.png|Dawn's missing socks
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|ar={{tt|رؤية لاكسراي|Luxray's vision}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|倫琴貓之瞳！|Luxray's Pupils!}}
|cs={{tt|Luxrayův zrak|Luxray's Sight}}
|da={{tt|Luxray kommer i stødet|Luxray gets charged (in top form)}}
|de={{tt|Die drei schönen Banditen!|The three beautiful bandits!}}
|nl={{tt|De blik van Luxray!|Luxray's glance!}}
|fi={{tt|Kissansilmät!|Cat eyes!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Plein la vue|Eyeful}}
|he={{tt|ראיית לאקסריי|Luxray's Vision}}
|it={{tt|Il vecchio amuleto!|The old amulet!}}
|ko={{tt|명탐정 마블과 렌트라! 보물을 지켜라!|Detective Marble and Luxray! Protect the Treasure!}}
|no={{tt|Møtet med Luxray!|The meeting with Luxray!}}
|pl={{tt|Luxray widzi wszystko|Luxray sees everything}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Visão de Luxray!|The Luxray's Vision!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|A Visão do Luxray!|The Luxray's Vision!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Visión de Luxray!|Luxray Vision!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Visión Luxray!|Luxray Vision!}}
|sv={{tt|Luxray blixtrar till|Luxray flashes}}
|ro={{tt|Viziunea lui Luxray|Luxray's Vision}}
|ru={{tt|Взгляд Люксрея|The Luxray's glance}}
}}
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[[Category:Episodes directed by Kazuomi Koga]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura]]
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