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{{Character Infobox
|color={{fairy color}}
|corecolor={{fairy color light}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|name=Valerie
|jname=マーシュ
|tmname=Mache
|sloganline=The maiden from a land with history.
|image=XY Valerie.png
|caption=Art from X and Y
|size=300px
|gender=Female
|eyes=Gray
|hair=Black
|hometown=[[Laverre City]] <small>(original hometown unknown)</small>
|region=[[Kalos]] <small>(originally [[Johto]])</small>
|relatives=Unknown
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{fairy color light}}
|gen={{gen|VI}}, {{gen|VII}}, {{gen|VIII}}, {{gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|X and Y}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|trainer=[[Gym Leader]],<br>{{tc|Marchioness}} <small>([[Battle Chateau]])</small>
|counterpart=[[Valerie (Masters)]]
|enva=Skyler Davenport<ref name="Skyler Davenport">[https://www.facebook.com/SkylerDavenportVO/photos/a.352660834857866/1581538875303383 Skyler Davenport on Facebook]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|jpva=Hitomi Ueda<ref name="Hitomi Ueda">[https://twitter.com/weeeda_i/status/1232784595348643840 Hitomi Ueda on Twitter] (Japanese)</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{fairy color light}}
|member=[[Kalos League]]
|rank=[[Gym Leader]]
|domain=[[Laverre Gym]]
|reward={{badge|Fairy}}
|specialty={{t|Fairy}} types
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{fairy color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon anime|Pokémon the Series]]''
|debut=''[[XY073|A Fashionable Battle!]]''
|enva=[[Kate Bristol]]
|jpva=[[Satsuki Yukino]]
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{fairy color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''
|debut=''[[PS577|Quilladin Stands]]''
}}
|}

'''Valerie''' (Japanese: '''マーシュ''' ''Mache'') is a {{wp|fashion design}}er who is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Laverre City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Laverre Gym]]. She [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Fairy}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. She gives the {{badge|Fairy}} to Trainers who defeat her.

==In the core series games==
[[File:Valerie Gym XY.png|thumb|left|250px|Valerie challenging the player]]
Valerie appears in [[Pokémon X and Y]] as a Gym Leader. She is a fashion designer who originally came from [[Johto]]. She appears to possess a deep appreciation for all that is beautiful. Trainers who defeat Valerie will receive the {{badge|Fairy}}, along with {{TM|99|Dazzling Gleam}}. Valerie also seems to want to feel like a Pokémon, and she self-designed her costume in an attempt to identify herself with Pokémon. Also, according to the [[television]] show ''Gym Freaks'', her outfit weighs {{tt|33 pounds|15 kilograms}}. It also states that she used to be a model and as such can wear incredibly high heels.
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===Pokémon===
===={{g|X and Y}}====
=====Gym battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}6,720
|class=Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Laverre Gym
|pokemon=3
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=38
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Feint Attack|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=122
|pokemon=Mr. Mime
|level=39
|gender=female
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fairy
|ability=Soundproof
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Reflect|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dazzling Gleam|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|pokemon=Sylveon
|ndex=700
|level=42
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Dazzling Gleam|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Swift|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Charm|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]]=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}6,400{{tt|*|9,600 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=40
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Play Rough|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move4=Iron Head|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical
}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=40
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Attract|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Draining Kiss|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Charm|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Status
}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Blue Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}4,800{{tt|*|7,200 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=30
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Feint Attack|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Vice Grip|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Sweet Scent|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=30
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Skill Swap|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Draining Kiss|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Swift|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Misty Terrain|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}7,200{{tt|*|10,800 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=45
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Feint Attack|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baton Pass|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Iron Defense|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=45
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Psych Up|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Last Resort|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Red Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}8,000{{tt|*|12,000 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=50
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Spit Up|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sucker Punch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stockpile|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Swallow|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=50
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Psych Up|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Last Resort|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Black Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}9,600{{tt|*|14,400 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=60
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Play Rough|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Swallow|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Spit Up|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Iron Head|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=60
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Psych Up|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Last Resort|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]]=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}8,000{{tt|*|12,000 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=50
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Play Rough|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Iron Head|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=50
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Attract|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Draining Kiss|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Charm|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]] - Blue Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}6,400{{tt|*|9,600 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=40
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Vice Grip|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Baton Pass|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Feint Attack|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=40
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Moonblast|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Special
|move2=Light Screen|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Skill Swap|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Misty Terrain|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]] - Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}8,800{{tt|*|13,200 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=55
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Swallow|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Spit Up|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special
|move3=Stockpile|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=55
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Last Resort|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Psych Up|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]] - Red Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}9,600{{tt|*|14,400 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=60
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Swallow|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Spit Up|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special
|move3=Iron Head|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Play Rough|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=60
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Last Resort|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Psych Up|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]] - Black Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}11,200{{tt|*|16,800 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=70
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Swallow|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Spit Up|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special
|move3=Iron Head|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Play Rough|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=70
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Last Resort|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Psych Up|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===Gym Freaks===
:April: ''"Hello! It's time for Gym Freaks, your source for the hottest news about hot Gym Leaders in Kalos. So... I'm now in front of the Laverre City Gym! ... Oooooh. Valerie has arrived! She's glorious! What a beauty! With a fairylike existence! She can wear such high heels because she used to be a model. If I were wearing heels that high, I wouldn't be able to get out of my house. Ah... She went inside the Gym... That's all for the on-site report. Good-bye for now, everyone."''

:April: ''"Hello! It's time for Gym Freaks, your source for the hottest news about hot Gym Leaders in Kalos. So... I'm now in front of the Laverre City Gym! ... Ohhh. Valerie has arrived! She's beautiful! So beautiful! Her existence is fairylike! Her clothes weigh 33 pounds! How can she managed to wear it? She might be surprisingly muscular... Oops. I shouldn't have said that... Ah... She went inside the Gym... That's all for the on-site report. Good-bye for now, everyone."''

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Valerie (Masters)}}
Valerie forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Sylveon}} and {{p|Mawile}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Valerie joins the {{player}} after completing the twenty-third chapter of the [[PML Arc]]. 

Valerie has also made notable appearances in the game's Main Stories, the PML Arc and [[Legendary Adventures]].

{{PairDex/h|Fairy}}
{{PairDex|083|Valerie|trainerlink=Valerie (Masters)#Sylveon|trainerimg=Valerie|0700|Sylveon|gender=male|Fairy|Poison|Special Strike|4EX|Story<br>''Chapter 23''}}
{{PairDex|083|Valerie|trainerlink=Valerie (Masters)#Mawile|trainerimg=Valerie|0303|Mawile|gender=female|Fairy|Ground|Physical Strike|4EX|Battle Points}}
|}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
| style="border:2px solid #{{fairy color light}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}" | [[File:Valerie concept art.png|250px]]
|-
|Concept artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y}}
|}

===Sprites and models===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color}}; font-size:80%"
|- 
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSValerie.png|200px]]
|-
| colspan=2 | VS portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Valerie XY OD.png|x100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:XY Valerie Icon.png]]
|-
| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
| {{color2|000|Player Search System|PSS}} icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Valerie/Quotes}}

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Valerie anime.png|thumb|250px|Valerie in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Valerie is the [[Laverre City]] [[Gym Leader]], as well as a famous fashion designer. She operates her fashion retail store and hosts fashion shows inside the [[Laverre Gym]].

She debuted in ''[[XY073|A Fashionable Battle!]]''. After {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrived in Laverre City, {{an|Serena}} became excited about the prospect of meeting her. When a fashion show was about to start, Valerie became unsure of what to do while preparing for the fashion show. [[Blossom]] and {{kal|Katherine}} brought over Serena and {{an|Bonnie}}, and Valerie recommended them to replace two participants who didn't show up for her fashion show. During the event, Valerie had a Gym battle, to showcase her designs, against [[Sawyer]] and easily defeated his {{p|Bagon}} with the help of her {{p|Spritzee}}'s speed. This battle caused Ash to realize that Valerie was going to be tough to deal with.

In ''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'', Valerie got to battle Ash next. When Ash and his friends arrived in the Laverre Gym, they initially noticed that Valerie was absent. She then made a grand entrance with flower petals to welcome Ash to the Gym. Beginning their two-on-two match, Valerie called out {{p|Sylveon}} first. After {{AP|Fletchinder}} defeated Valerie's Sylveon, Valerie sent out Spritzee next. Her strategy was revealed when she had Spritzee use {{m|Trick Room}}. This managed to defeat Fletchinder, as Fletchinder took too long with the multiple {{m|Flame Charge}}s during the stage Trick Room was active. Valerie dealt with Hawlucha next. By treating it as a wrestling ring, Hawlucha withheld Spritzee's attacks and then {{m|X-Scissor}}ed the Trick Room, shattering it. Spritzee was defeated by Hawlucha, thus defeating Valerie. The {{tc|Furisode Girl}}s commented that Valerie hadn't lost to anybody in a while. She then gave Ash the {{badge|Fairy}} as proof for defeating her. She reappeared in a flashback in [[XY075|the next episode]].

She appeared in a fantasy in ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]'', when Ash was talking to [[Everett]] about the Gym Leaders that he had defeated in Kalos, in order for him to be able to compete in the [[Lumiose Conference]].

In ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', Valerie was seen in her Gym, watching [[Lysandre]]'s broadcast from [[Lumiose City]] along with her Pokémon. In ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]'' and ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', Valerie and Spritzee were among those who helped to destroy the [[Giant Rock]].

She reappeared in a flashback in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]''.

====Character====
Valerie is always poised and polite. Behind this, however, Valerie is bold and confident in how she conducts herself on the battlefield. Her Fairy Pokémon are trained with beauty and power, or what she calls "hidden fangs", in mind. Valerie is incredibly empathetic and revealed that she wishes to be a Pokémon. As a result, she has developed the unique ability to speak to some Pokémon, which allows her to use them to their full abilities in battle such as her {{p|Sylveon}}'s ribbons.

She is also creative and has an eye for detail. Valerie believes that only nature represents true beauty, and often incorporates floral and Pokémon motifs in her fashion designs. Her designs are best showcased in battle, where their intricate details and the free-flowing movement of the materials come to life.

====Pokémon====
{{MissingInfo|1|java}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Valerie
|pkmn=Spritzee
|type1=Fairy
|img=Valerie Spritzee.png
|epnum=XY073
|epname=A Fashionable Battle!
|vajp=Hitomi Nabatame
|vaen=Lisa Ortiz
|desc={{p|Spritzee}} is Valerie's first known Pokémon. It was first seen with Valerie and her Pokémon before the fashion show began. During the fashion show, it battled [[Sawyer]]'s {{p|Bagon}}. When Bagon launched a {{m|Dragon Breath}}, Spritzee was completely unaffected by the move. After easily dodging Bagon's {{m|Headbutt}} attacks using its agility, it defeated Bagon with Dazzling Gleam.

In ''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'', Valerie chose Spritzee as her second and final Pokémon to battle {{Ash}} in his [[Laverre Gym]] battle. It defeated his {{AP|Fletchinder}} despite Fletchinder's super-effective attacks, but lost to {{AP|Hawlucha}} despite having a type advantage. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]''.

In ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', it was seen watching [[Lysandre]]'s broadcast from [[Lumiose City]] along with Valerie. In ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]'' and ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', it helped destroy the [[Giant Rock]].

It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]''.

Spritzee's known moves are {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}, {{m|Trick Room}}, {{m|Gyro Ball}}, {{m|Moonblast}}, and {{m|Light Screen}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Valerie
|pkmn=Sylveon
|type1=Fairy
|img=Valerie Sylveon.png
|epnum=XY073
|epname=A Fashionable Battle!
|vajp=Chinatsu Akasaki
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc={{p|Sylveon}} was briefly seen in its first appearance with the other Pokémon when Valerie prepared for her fashion show.

In ''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'', Sylveon battled {{Ash}} in his [[Laverre Gym]] battle. It proved to be a powerful opponent, using its ribbons to take control of its round against [[Ash's Fletchinder]] and dealing a close range Fairy Wind. However, it was eventually defeated by Fletchinder's super-effective {{m|Steel Wing}}.

In ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', it was seen watching [[Lysandre]]'s broadcast from [[Lumiose City]] along with Valerie.

Sylveon's known moves are {{m|Disarming Voice}}, {{m|Fairy Wind}}, and {{m|Giga Impact}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Valerie
|pkmn=Mr. Mime
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fairy
|img=Valerie Mr. Mime.png
|epnum=XY073
|epname=A Fashionable Battle!
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc={{p|Mr. Mime}} was briefly seen with the other Pokémon when Valerie was preparing for her fashion show.

In ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', Mr. Mime was seen watching [[Lysandre]]'s broadcast from [[Lumiose City]] along with Valerie.

None of Mr. Mime's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Valerie
|pkmn=Mawile
|type1=Steel
|type2=Fairy
|img=Valerie Mawile.png
|epnum=XY073
|epname=A Fashionable Battle!
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc={{p|Mawile}} was briefly seen with the other Pokémon when Valerie was preparing for her fashion show.

In ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', Mawile was seen watching [[Lysandre]]'s broadcast from [[Lumiose City]] along with Valerie.

None of Mawile's moves are known.}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{fairy color}}|bordercolor={{fairy color light}}
|ja=雪野五月 ''[[Satsuki Yukino]]''
|en=[[Kate Bristol]]
|fi=Unknown voice actress ([[XY073]]-[[XY074]])<br>Alina Tomnikov ([[XY135]]-[[XY136]])
|fr_eu=Helena Coppejans
|he=אורלי תגר ''Orly Tagar''
|id=Srilan Wulan
|it=Ludovica de Caro
|pt_br=Kandy Kathy Ricci
|es_la=Valentina Souza
|es_eu=Marta Almazán}}

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

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Valerie Olympia Adventures.png|thumb|270px|Valerie in Pokémon Adventures]]
Valerie debuted in ''[[PS577|Quilladin Stands]]''. She, alongside [[Grant]] and [[Olympia]], went to visit [[Korrina]], who was in a [[Laverre City]] hospital recuperating from injuries she sustained in a battle with [[Team Flare]]. They soon left to have a meeting with the other [[Kalos]] Gym Leaders to decide on how to deal with Team Flare. In ''[[PS579|Pyroar Breathes]]'', {{adv|Y}}, {{adv|Trevor}}, {{adv|Tierno}}, and {{adv|Shauna}} joined the Gym Leaders and traveled to [[Geosenge Town]] to confront Team Flare. Shortly after they arrived, the group witnessed the [[ultimate weapon]] emerging from underground like a flower bud. To prevent the weapon from blooming, the Gym Leaders and Y used their bodies to keep the petals in place by force, but were met with interference by [[Bryony]]. 

The ultimate weapon eventually fired anyway, but the combined efforts of the Gym Leaders and their allies successfully weakened the weapon enough to make it unable to take any innocent lives. Using her newly-obtained {{p|Xerneas}}, [[Xerxer]], Y tried to destroy the ultimate weapon, but was interrupted by [[Malva]] and her {{p|Yveltal}}. Due to Xerneas and Yveltal being evenly matched, [[Xerosic]] announced that [[Lysandre]] ordered a ceasefire. Xerxer confirmed this and retreated, taking Y and the others with it.

In ''[[PS582|Pinsir Glares]]'', [[Ramos]] revealed that Team Flare blamed the destruction caused by the ultimate weapon on the Gym Leaders and the [[Vaniville Town|Vaniville]] children. {{adv|X}} and his friends were advised to keep out of the public's eye while the Gym Leaders helped rebuild the damaged areas. In ''[[PS593|Xerneas Gives]]'', Valerie, Grant, [[Ramos]], Olympia, and [[Wulfric]] helped stop Team Flare's attempt to reactivate the ultimate weapon by defeating a group of Grunts that were stationed around Cyllage City. After Team Flare was fully defeated, Valerie and her allies met with X and his friends at [[Lumiose City]] to congratulate them on their victory. 

====Pokémon====
This listing is of Valerie's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Valerie
|pkmn=Mr. Mime
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fairy
|img=Valerie Mr. Mime Adventures.png
|img_size=70px
|epnum=PS577
|epname=Quilladin Stands
|desc={{p|Mr. Mime}} is Valerie's only known Pokémon. It accompanied Valerie to visit an injured Korrina at a Laverre City hospital. Later, it was used at Geosenge Town to keep the ultimate weapon from being activated. By creating blocks of solid air, it helped keep the other Gym Leaders' Pokémon floating in the air. Bryony saw through this trick and used her Bisharp to cut through the blocks, sending Mr. Mime and the other Pokémon plummeting to the ground. When the ultimate weapon was fired, it created a barrier to protect the Gym Leaders and Y from its effect. 

None of Mr. Mime's moves are known.}}

==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Valerie or her Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Valerie's Pokémon|Psychic|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Sylveon V (Evolving Skies 74)|Sylveon]]{{TCGV}}|type=Psychic|expanded=yes|enset=Brilliant Stars|enrarity=TGV|ennum=TG14/TG30|jpset=VMAX Climax|jprarity=CSR|jpnum=231/184}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Sylveon VMAX (Evolving Skies 75)|Sylveon]]{{VMAX}}|expanded=yes|type=Psychic|enset=Brilliant Stars|enrarity=TGV|ennum=TG15/TG30|jpset=VMAX Climax|jprarity=CSR|jpnum=232/184}}
{{cardlist/footer|Psychic}}

==Trivia==
<!--Please do not add trivia about Valerie being the first Fairy type Gym Leader. Since was introduced in the first Generation to have the Fairy type in it, it is a moot point. Also, her outfit resembling an Audino is subjective unless officially said otherwise.-->
* Valerie's Japanese Leader title is {{tt|歴史の国から　来た　乙女|The maiden from a country of history}}.
* According to a {{tc|Tourist}} in [[Kalos hotels|Kalos's hotels]], Valerie is from the [[Johto]] region. {{mas|Valerie}} herself confirms this as a fact in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].
* In both the original Japanese game and anime, Valerie speaks with a Kyoto dialect of Japanese. [[Ecruteak City]] in the Johto region is inspired by the city of {{wp|Kyoto}} and some of its residents use the same dialect.
** In Pokémon Masters EX, {{mas|Ethan}} mistakes Valerie for a [[Kimono Girl]], who come from Ecruteak City and also use [[Eeveelution]]s.
* In Pokémon Masters EX, according to {{mas|Erika}}, Valerie's clothing costs over 500 [[Big Pearl]]s, which translates to over {{PDollar}}2,000,000.
* Valerie has some similarities to [[Sabrina]], as both are female, the sixth Gym Leader of their respective regions, have long black hair, wear a corset, use [[warp tile]]s in their Gyms, and have a [[Mr. Mime]] and an [[Eeveelution]] on their teams.
* Valerie's {{p|Mawile}} at Red and Black Writ of Challenge rank at [[Battle Chateau]] has moves {{m|Swallow}} and {{m|Spit Up}}, but it lacks the move {{m|Stockpile}} needed to execute them properly.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{fairy color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{fairy color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| マーシュ ''Mache''
| From ''mâche'' (French for {{wp|Valerianella locusta|corn salad}}, rapunzel), related to the {{wp|Rapunzel|fairy tale}} of the same name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, German
| Valerie
| From ''Valerianella locusta'' (corn salad) and possibly ''faerie''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Valeria
| From ''Valerianella locusta''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Valériane
| From ''Valerianella locusta''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Valérie
| From ''Valerianella locusta''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 마슈 ''Masyu''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 瑪綉 / 玛绣 ''Mǎxiù''
|rowspan="2"| From the transcription of her Japanese name and 綉 / 绣 ''xiù / sau'' (embroidery)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 瑪綉 ''Máhsau''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Valerie{{tt|*|S19}}<br>Valéria{{tt|*|S18}}
| From her English name<br>From the genus ''Valerianella''
|}{{-}}

==References==
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