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|caption=Tabitha in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
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|years=27{{sup/6|ORAS}}<ref>[[Tabitha/Quotes#Pokémon Alpha Sapphire|Tabitha]]: '''''"Hey! I, Tabitha, have only just turned 27! How old do you think I am?!"''''' ({{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Alpha Sapphire}})</ref>
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}}

'''Tabitha''' (Japanese: '''ホムラ''' ''Homura'') is one of the {{tc|Magma Admin|Admin}}s of [[Team Magma]].

==In the core series==
Tabitha plays a key role in the main story of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby}} and its remake {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Pokémon Omega Ruby}} as an Admin of the main villainous team, [[Team Magma]]. He makes only minor appearances in the corresponding games Pokémon Sapphire and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, as [[Team Aqua]] are the main villains of these games.

In Pokémon Ruby, Tabitha steals the [[Meteorite]] from [[Professor Cozmo]] at [[Meteor Falls]] and brings it to [[Maxie]] at [[Mt. Chimney]]. At Mt. Chimney, the {{player}} has to battle him before battling Maxie and stopping his attempt to make the volcano erupt. Tabitha is next encountered at [[Slateport City]], assisting [[Maxie]] in stealing the [[Submarine Explorer 1]] in order to descend to [[Seafloor Cavern]]. He is later encountered again at the [[Team Magma Hideout|Magma Hideout]] outside [[Lilycove City]], battling the player to buy time for the submarine to escape.

In {{game|Emerald}}, Tabitha's role starts out the same way as in Ruby, with him stealing the Meteorite at Meteor Falls. However, now the second encounter with him happens at the {{OBP|Magma Hideout|Jagged Pass|new Magma Hideout}} inside Mt. Chimney, where the player must battle him in order to reach Maxie, who is in the process of awakening {{p|Groudon}}. After the player has defeated [[Tate and Liza]], Team Magma invades the [[Mossdeep Space Center]], intending to steal all of their rocket fuel and make Mt. Chimney erupt. The player teams up with {{Steven}} in a [[Multi Battle]] against Maxie and Tabitha, who will retreat after being defeated.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby, Tabitha is revealed to have previously worked for [[Devon Corporation]], where he was nicknamed '''Tabitabi''' (Japanese: '''ホムホム''' ''Homuhomu''), and that he helped Team Magma gain access to their research, thus assisting them in the creation of the [[Magma Suit]]. Tabitha initially performs the same role as in Pokémon Ruby; unlike in Ruby, however, he is battled by the {{player}} and {{ga|May}}/{{ga|Brendan}} in a Multi Battle at Meteor Falls. Also, after the events at Mt. Chimney, he is encountered at the [[Weather Institute]], a role that was fulfilled by [[Courtney]] in Ruby. As Maxie prepares to awaken Groudon at Seafloor Cavern, Tabitha enters the Cavern to express his concern to Maxie about the {{a|Desolate Land|weather conditions}} created by Groudon. After Groudon's awakening, Tabitha and his boss head to [[Sootopolis City]], where they will hand the player the Magma Suit.

During the [[Delta Episode]], Tabitha is encountered at the Team Magma Hideout when [[Zinnia]] defeats Maxie and takes his [[Key Stone]]. Tabitha then begrudgingly gives a [[Cameruptite]] to the {{player}} upon Maxie's instructions, as Maxie can no longer use it to make his Camerupt [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. After the events of the Delta Episode, Tabitha is seen observing a conversation between Maxie and Courtney at the Team Magma Hideout, with Maxie apologizing to his subordinates for his actions.

In Omega Ruby, Tabitha is popular with Team Magma Grunts because of his helpfulness. Rumors suggest he aims to lead Team Magma.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160313232841/http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/characters/team-magma-and-team-aqua/team-magma-admin-tabitha Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire official website]</ref>

Tabitha's only appearance in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire happens during the player's initial visit to the [[Battle Resort]], where he and Courtney are bumped into by [[Wally]], much to their irritation.

Tabitha also appears in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version]], where he can be faced in a Multi Battle along with [[Matt]].

===Pokémon===
====Pokémon Ruby====
=====First battle=====
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=====Second battle=====
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|{{Pokémon/3
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====Pokémon Emerald====
=====First battle=====
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|{{Pokémon/3
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{{Party/Footer}}

=====Second battle=====
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|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Third battle=====
Tabitha battles alongside [[Maxie]] during the attack on the [[Mossdeep Space Center]].

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|{{Pokémon/3
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|{{Pokémon/3
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|{{Pokémon/3
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|ndex=042
|pokemon=Golbat
|gender=male
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|move1=Bite|move1type=Dark
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|move3=Confuse Ray|move3type=Ghost
|move4=Air Cutter|move4type=Flying}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Pokémon Omega Ruby====
=====First battle=====
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|gender=male
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|move4=Lava Plume|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
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| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/6
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{{Party/Footer}}

=====Second battle=====
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|{{Pokémon/6
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|{{Pokémon/6
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|gender=male
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|move4=Lava Plume|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Third battle=====
{{Party/Single|color={{ruby color light}}
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|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/6
|game=ORAS
|ndex=323
|pokemon=Camerupt
|gender=male
|level=32
|type1=Fire|type2=Ground
|ability=Solid Rock
|move1=Lava Plume|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Earth Power|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Special
|move3=Curse|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

==In spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
<!--{{main|Tabitha (Masters)}}-->
Tabitha briefly appears in the story event {{DL|List of story events (Masters)|Masters of Land and Sea}}.

==Artwork==
===Sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{ruby color}}; background:#{{ruby color light}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{ruby color}}; background:#{{ground color}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr RS Tabitha.png]]
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{ruby color}}; background:#{{ground color}}"| [[File:VSTabitha.png|200px]]
|-
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby}} and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| colspan="2" | VS portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{ruby color}}; background:#{{ground color}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Magma Grunt M OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{ruby color}}; background:#{{ground color}}"| [[File:Tabitha ORAS OD.png|100px]]
|-
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby}} and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Tabitha/Quotes}}

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Tabitha.png|thumb|250px|Tabitha in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Though two Magma Admins appeared in the {{pkmn|games}}, only Tabitha appeared in the anime. His first appearance was in ''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme!]]'', where he led a group of {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}s in an exploration of some ancient ruins on [[Dewford Town|Dewford Island]] in search of the [[Cave of Origin]]. They also had a confrontation with Team Aqua. Due to a dubbing error, he was mistakenly referred to as "Field Commander '''Harlan'''" during this episode, though his name was corrected in all subsequent appearances.

In ''[[AG036|The Spheal of Approval]]'', Tabitha and two grunts broke into the [[Oceanic Museum]] in order to steal a rock sample owned by [[Captain Stern]]. Although {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} attempted to stop them, Team Magma successfully made off with most of the sample.

In ''[[AG054|Fight for the Meteorite!]]'', Tabitha led a squad of grunts on a mission to [[Mt. Chimney]], first stealing a meteorite from [[Professor Cozmo]] and then using it to power an experimental machine affecting the volcano. However, their plans were ultimately thwarted by Ash and Cozmo.

His final appearances were in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''. His submarine accidentally picked up Ash and his friends while out on patrol, bringing them to Team Magma's base. He was present for the battle between {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Kyogre}} and {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Groudon}}, and, like the rest of Team Magma, has not been seen since.

====Character====
Tabitha is an intimidating individual. He and [[Shelly]] have a rivalry with one another, often exchanging insults and battling one another. His loyalty to [[Team Magma]]'s came into doubt after seeing the destructive power of the [[Red Orb]] in ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''.

====Pokémon====
{{MissingInfo|2|java|enva}}
The following are Tabitha's Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Tabitha
|pkmn=Mightyena
|type1=Dark
|img=Tabitha Mightyena.png
|epnum=AG027
|epname=A Three Team Scheme!
|desc=Tabitha has {{p|Mightyena}} like all of the other {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}s. It is shown to be very strong as it was able to take out many opponents as in [[Jessie's Seviper]] and was able to knock the briefcase off of Ash's grip that contained a special stone. Its final appearances were in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''.

Mightyena's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Double Team}}, and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Tabitha
|pkmn=Golbat
|type1=Poison
|type2=Flying
|img=Tabitha Golbat.png
|epnum=AG054
|epname=Fight for the Meteorite!
|desc=Tabitha used {{p|Golbat}} during their [[Monsu Island]] fight with their rivals, [[Team Aqua]]. It is unknown how well it did.

Golbat's only known move is {{m|Air Cutter}}.}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{ruby color light}}|bordercolor={{ruby color}}
|ja=風間勇刀 ''Yūto Kazama''
|en=[[Greg Abbey]]
|fi=Bruno Lähteenmäki ([[AG054]])<br>Peter Pihlström ([[AG097]]-[[AG098]])
|he=שירי גדני ''Shiri Gadni''
|pt_br=Sérgio Corcetti ([[AG027]])<br>Silvio Giraldi ([[AG036]])<br>Mauro Eduardo ([[AG054]])<br>Dado Monteiro ([[AG097]]-[[AG098]])
|es_la=Alfredo Basurto
|es_eu=Pablo Sevilla
|pl=Mikołaj Klimek ([[AG027]])<br>Ireneusz Machnicki ([[AG036]])
}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Tabitha PG.png|thumb|250px|Tabitha in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
Tabitha appeared in ''[[PG07|The Vision]]''. He was first seeing informing [[Maxie]] about {{ga|Brendan}} breaking into the [[Team Magma Hideout]]. He later accompanied Maxie aboard the [[Submarine Explorer 1]], which was to leave for the [[Seafloor Cavern]].

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{ruby color light}}|bordercolor={{ruby color}}
|ja=陶山章央 ''Akio Suyama''
|en=Doug Erholtz
|es_eu=Ramón Hernández
|fr_eu=Charles Pestel}}
{{-}}

==In the manga==
===Ash & Pikachu===
Tabitha appeared in ''[[SP23|Two Groups Attacking! Magma VS. Aqua]]'' along with the other members of Team Magma.
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===Pokémon Adventures===
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], "Tabitha" is a codename given to Admins of Team Magma. There are two known people given the codename Tabitha.

[[File:Tabitha Adventures.png|thumb|200px|The first Tabitha in Pokémon Adventures]]

====First Tabitha====
The first Tabitha debuted in the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}. He is one of the [[Magma Admin (Trainer class)#In the manga|Three Fires]] of Team Magma, alongside Courtney and [[Blaise]]. Like other members of Team Magma, the horns on Tabitha's hood can be removed to reveal a special lighter that can transmit and record images through its flame. Like the other Three Fires, Tabitha specializes in using flames to his advantage. In his case, Tabitha uses the smoke from his {{p|Torkoal}} to make his targets drowsy.

He first appears alongside Courtney on the [[Abandoned Ship]], where they were sent to obtain the [[Scanner]] hidden aboard. There, they meet {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}}, both of which attempt to keep the Scanner out of Tabitha and Courtney's hands. In the end, Ruby and Sapphire escape, but Tabitha and Courtney manage to obtain the Scanner. The Scanner is later given to Blaise, who modifies it to search for the [[Red Orb|Red]] and [[Blue Orb]]s. At Slateport City, Tabitha, Courtney, and Blaise are sent to capture [[Captain Stern]] and his assistant, [[Dock]] in order to obtain the Submarine Explorer 1. In the end, Blaise manages to obtain the submarine for Team Magma's use.

Tabitha later appears at Mt. Chimney, which had its volcanic activity stopped by Team Aqua. There, he encounters [[Flannery]], a Gym Leader who fought Team Aqua but failed to stop their plan to kill Mt. Chimney. They teamed up to try and revive the volcano, but their attempts only brought it back for a short time. Angered at this failure, Tabitha cursed Team Aqua and returned to Team Magma's base.

With Team Magma possessing the Submarine Explorer 1 and Team Aqua possessing the heart component needed to keep it stable while underwater, both teams decide to have a temporary truce and head to the Seafloor Cavern together. When Team Magma and Aqua meet, they fit the Submarine Explorer 1 with its heart component and head underwater. After meeting with each other and completing the submarine, Tabitha and several Team Magma Grunts head underwater with Maxie. Upon arriving, the teams end their truce and proceed to head their separate ways. Archie manages to awaken Kyogre first, giving the advantage to Team Aqua. Despite this, Maxie uses the Red and Blue Orbs Blaise obtained from Mt. Pyre to control both super-ancient Pokémon to give Groudon an advantage over Kyogre. The strain of using both Orbs exhausts Maxie, so he hands the Blue Orb to Tabitha so he can control Kyogre.

Finding Kyogre's behavior suspicious, Archie sends {{adv|Amber}} to investigate Team Magma. Amber finds Tabitha with the Blue Orb and attacks him to take it for Archie. The battle leads them into the Submarine Explorer 1, but Amber succeeds in obtaining the Blue Orb. Immediately after handing it over, Archie betrays Amber and sends the submarine into the ocean depths without the heart component, leaving Tabitha and Amber to die as the submarine breaks apart. Tabitha and Amber work together to keep the submarine afloat and preventing water from flowing inside, but it eventually breaks apart, sending both into the water. After attempting to save both himself and Amber by swimming to the surface, Tabitha is rescued by Blaise.

When the Gym Leaders split into groups in an attempt to stop both Pokémon, the Admins of Teams Magma and Aqua split up to stop them. Tabitha is paired up against [[Wallace]], who he drags to an abandoned Lilycove City to battle in Lilycove Department Store. After being easily defeated, Tabitha suddenly goes crazy and begins attacking wildly. Wallace is saved by {{Steven}}, who reveals that coming in contact with the Blue Orb caused Tabitha to lose control of himself. Steven stays behind to battle Tabitha and sends Wallace to assist in the battle against Groudon and Kyogre at Sootopolis City. Later, Steven defeats Tabitha, allowing to head to Sootopolis as well.

After Groudon and Kyogre are defeated, Tabitha returns to a normal life. He is seen visiting the Lavaridge Hot Springs, which were reopened after Groudon went to sleep in Mt. Chimney, reviving its volcanic activity.

In the Chuang Yi translations, he is known as '''Mitch'''.

=====Pokémon=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Tabitha
|pkmn=Swellow
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Tabitha Swellow Adventures.png
|epnum=PS199
|epname=Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II
|desc={{p|Swellow}} is Tabitha's first known Pokémon. It is mainly used for flight transportation.

Swellow's only known move is {{m|Fly}}{{tt|*|revealed on an official site only}}, and its Ability is {{a|Guts}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Tabitha
|pkmn=Torkoal
|type1=Fire
|gender=male
|img=Tabitha Torkoal Adventures.png
|epnum=PS199
|epname=Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II
|desc={{p|Torkoal}} is Tabitha's second known Pokémon and his main battling force. He can release various types of smoke and gas from his body, causing people to become drowsy. He was first used to battle Ruby and Sapphire on the Abandoned Ship. At the Seafloor Cavern, he attempted to protect the Blue Orb from Amber by holding the orb in his shell. Amber's {{p|Volbeat}} used {{m|Trick}} to switch the Blue Orb with a Figy Berry. When Tabitha and Amber were trapped inside the submarine, Torkoal used his smoke to keep the submarine afloat. At Lilycove Museum, he fought against Wallace's {{p|Whiscash}}, but was defeated.

Torkoal's known moves are {{m|Yawn}}, {{m|Heat Wave}}, {{m|Smog}}, and {{m|Body Slam}}, and his Ability is {{a|White Smoke}}.}}

====Second Tabitha====
[[File:ORAS Tabitha Adventures.png|thumb|200px|The second Tabitha in Pokémon Adventures]]
In the {{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}, a second Tabitha appears. This Tabitha, along with a new Courtney, is a member of Neo Team Magma (Japanese: '''新生マグマ団''' ''Neo Magma Gang''), having replaced the previous one. Along with Shelly, Tabitha is a former researcher from the Devon Corporation but hated his time working there due to [[Mr. Stone]]'s policies.

At Mossdeep City, Tabitha appears to help Zinnia in stopping the launch of a rocket that would stop the meteoroid threatening to destroy the world. He, Courtney, and the Admins of the reborn Team Aqua, battle Sapphire in order to distract her long enough for Zinnia to head to the rocket. Tabitha offers Zinnia a [[Magma Suit]] to use, only for Shelly to suggest that Zinnia use the [[Aqua Suit]] instead, leading them to argue with each other.

Later, the Admins are attacked by the Hoenn [[Frontier Brain]]s and are defeated. The Brains attempt to interrogate the Admins on Zinnia's whereabouts, but the Admins admit they don't know where she went to. Later, Tabitha and Shelly are called to [[Sootopolis City]] to assist in stopping the meteoroid.
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===Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom===
[[File:Tabitha CPIW.png|thumb|200px|Tabitha in Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom]]
Tabitha appeared in Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom.
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====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=74
|trainer=Tabitha
|pkmn=Camerupt
|type1=Fire
|type2=Ground
|img=Tabitha Camerupt CPIW.png
|epnum=Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom
|epname=
|desc={{p|Camerupt}} is Tabitha's only known Pokémon. It first appeared tackling {{OBP|Omega|CPIW}}'s Pokémon.

Camerupt then had a battle with Omega's {{p|Marshtomp}} and lost after Marshtomp evolved into {{p|Swampert}}.

Camerupt's only known move is {{m|Rock Slide}}.}}

==Trivia==
* Tabitha, like [[Shelly]], has been the subject of two name changes over two different mediums: '''Harlan''' in the {{pkmn|anime}} and '''Mitch''' in the Chuang Yi translation of [[Pokémon Adventures]]. "Harlan" was later corrected to Tabitha after his initial debut; he remained "Mitch" throughout the entire {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}} in Chuang Yi's version.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{ruby color light}}; border:3px solid #{{ruby color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| ホムラ ''Homura''
| From 焔 ''homura'' (flame)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|rowspan="2" | English
| Tabitha
| From an anagram of ''habitat'' (an area of land) or possibly from ''Tabiti'' ({{wp|Scythians|Scythian}} goddess of fire)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Harlan{{tt|*|Anime (early 4Kids dub)}}<br>Mitch{{tt|*|Adventures (Chuang Yi)}}
| Similar to his Japanese name<br>From ''[[Team Magma|magma]]'' and possibly ''match''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Kalle
| From ''Kalorie'' ({{wp|calorie}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Tatiano
| Similar to his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Kelvin
| From {{wp|Kelvin}}, a unit of temperature
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Ottavio
| Similar to his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 호걸 ''Hogeol''
| Similar to his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 火村 ''Huǒcūn''{{tt|*|Anime}}<br>火焰 ''Huǒyàn''{{tt|*|Adventures (Ching Win edition, new Jilin edition, Shanghai VIZ)}}<br>烈焰 ''Lièyàn''{{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures (Old Jilin edition)}}
| From 火 ''huǒ'' (fire) and the Japanese surname 火村 ''Homura''<br>From 火焰 ''huǒyàn'' (flame)<br>From 烈焰 ''lièyàn'' (raging flame)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 穗村 ''Seuihchyūn''{{tt|*|Anime (i-Cable dub)}}<br>火村 ''Fóchyūn''{{tt|*|Anime (TVB dub)}}<br>火焰 ''Fóyihm''{{tt|*|Adventures}}
| From the Japanese surname 穂村 ''Homura''<br>From 火 ''fó'' (fire) and the Japanese surname 火村 ''Homura''<br>From 火焰 ''fóyihm'' (flame)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Табита ''Tabita''<br>Харлан ''Harlan''
| Transcription of his English names
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Homura
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}

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

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