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{{CharacterInfobox|
name=Byron |
jname=トウガン |
tmname=Tougan |
slogan=yes |
sloganline=The Man with the Steel Body! |
image=[[Image:Byron.jpg|140px]] |
caption=Artwork from Diamond/Pearl |
gender=Male |
hometown=[[Canalave City]] |
region=[[Sinnoh]] |
relatives=[[Roark]] (son), [[Underground Man]] (father) |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]] |
numpkmncaught=Varies with canon |
game=yes |
generation=[[Generation IV|IV]] |
games=[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond]], [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pearl]], and {{v2|Platinum}} |
leader=yes |
gym=Canalave Gym |
type=[[Steel (type)|Steel]] |
badge=Mine Badge |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=DP107 |
epname=DP107 |
enva=N/A|
java=Kazuki Yao|

}}
'''Byron''' (Japanese: '''トウガン''' ''Tougan'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Canalave City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Canalave Gym]]. He hands out the [[Mine Badge]] to [[Pokémon trainer|trainers]] who defeat him. He specializes in {{type2|Steel}} [[Pokémon]]. He is [[Roark]]'s father.

==In the anime==
[[Image:Byron.png|thumb|left|220px|Byron in the anime]]
Byron was first mentioned as having been defeated by {{an|Jun}} in [[DP102]]. He is voiced by ''Kazuki Yao'' in the original version. 

Byron made his debut appearance in [[DP107]] together with his his son, [[Roark]]. It was revealed Byron left his family to become the [[gym leader]] of {{city|Canalave}} as he was more interested in fossils. He also battled Roark for a  short while before the match got interrupted by [[Team Rocket]]. It was later revealed that Byron still cared for his son as he kept the fossil Roark had found as a child with him ever since. 

In [[DP108]], {{Ash}} will have his gym [[battle]] against Byron. 
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===Pokémon===
This listing is of Byron's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=300px cellspacing="0"
| align=center | [[Image:208.png]]<br>{{p|Steelix}}
| align=center | [[Image:411.png]]<br>{{p|Bastiodon}}
| align=center | [[Image:436.png]]<br>{{p|Bronzor}}
|}

==In the games==
Byron uses {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon in his battles. Trainers who defeat him will receive the [[Mine Badge]], {{TM|91|Flash Cannon}}, and will be able to use {{m|Strength}} outside of battle. Byron asked [[Riley]] to become a Gym Leader, but Riley declined because he thought Byron's son Roark should be considered first. Byron isn't surprised to find his inexperienced son lost to the protagonist, but is enthusiastic about the next generation of Pokémon trainers.  Byron resolves to train harder at [[Iron Island]] to compete with younger trainers.

He apparently owns the normally deserted cabin on Iron Island.  After the Elite Four, he can be found there.  Speaking to him results in him chiding himself for still treating Roark like a child, then he'll give the player a [[Metal Coat]] and leave.

===Pokémon===
===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}====
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|class=[[Leader]]|name=Byron|game={{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}|location=[[Canalave Gym]]}}
{{PartyBody43|color={{steel color}}|
sprite1=Spr 4d 436.png|p1=Bronzor
|ability1=Levitate|level1=36|gender1=|types1=2|type11=Steel|type21=Psychic|item1=None
|p1m1=Flash Cannon|p1m1t=Steel|p1m1c=Special
|p1m2=Extrasensory|p1m2t=Psychic|p1m2c=Special
|p1m3=Hypnosis|p1m3t=Psychic|p1m3c=Status
|p1m4=Confuse Ray|p1m4t=Ghost|p1m4c=Status
|sprite2=Spr 4d 208 m.png|p2=Steelix
|ability2=Sturdy|level2=36|gender2=♂|types2=2|type12=Steel|type22=Ground|item2=None
|p2m1=Ice Fang|p2m1t=Ice|p2m1c=Physical
|p2m2=DragonBreath|p2m2t=Dragon|p2m2c=Special
|p2m3=Gyro Ball|p2m3t=Steel|p2m3c=Physical
|p2m4=Sandstorm|p2m4t=Rock|p2m4c=Status
|sprite3=Spr 4d 411.png|p3=Bastiodon
|ability3=Sturdy|level3=39|gender3=♂|types3=2|type13=Rock|type23=Steel|item3={{b|Chesto}}
|p3m1=Flash Cannon|p3m1t=Steel|p3m1c=Special
|p3m2=AncientPower|p3m2t=Rock|p3m2c=Special
|p3m3=Iron Defense|p3m3t=Steel|p3m3c=Status
|p3m4=Rest|p3m4t=Psychic|p3m4c=Status}}
{{PartyFooter|color={{steel color}}}}

===={{game|Platinum}}====
{{PartyHeader|color={{steel color}}|sprite=ByronPlatinum.gif|prize={{pdollar}}[[Pokémon Dollar|4920]]
|class=[[Leader]]|name=Byron|game={{v2|Platinum}}|location=[[Canalave Gym]]}}
{{PartyBody43|color={{steel color}}|
sprite1=Spr 4p 082.png|p1=Magneton
|ability1=Unknown|level1=37|gender1=|types1=2|type11=Electric|type21=Steel|item1=Unknown
|p1m1=Flash Cannon|p1m1t=Steel|p1m1c=Special
|p1m2=Thunderbolt|p1m2t=Electric|p1m2c=Special
|p1m3=Tri Attack|p1m3t=Normal|p1m3c=Special
|p1m4=Metal Sound|p1m4t=Steel|p1m4c=Status
|sprite2=Spr 4p 208 m.png|p2=Steelix
|ability2=Unknown|level2=38|gender2=♂|types2=2|type12=Steel|type22=Ground|item2=Unknown
|p2m1=Earthquake|p2m1t=Ground|p2m1c=Physical
|p2m2=Flash Cannon|p2m2t=Steel|p2m2c=Special
|p2m3=Ice Fang|p2m3t=Ice|p2m3c=Physical
|p2m4=Sandstorm|p2m4t=Rock|p2m4c=Status
|sprite3=Spr 4p 411.png|p3=Bastiodon
|ability3=Sturdy|level3=41|gender3=♂|types3=2|type13=Rock|type23=Steel|item3=Sitrus Berry
|p3m1=Stone Edge|p3m1t=Rock|p3m1c=Physical
|p3m2=Metal Burst|p3m2t=Steel|p3m2c=Physical
|p3m3=Iron Defense|p3m3t=Steel|p3m3c=Status
|p3m4=Taunt|p3m4t=Dark|p3m4c=Status}}
{{PartyFooter|color={{steel color}}}}

=====Rematch=====
{{PartyHeader|color={{steel color}}|sprite=ByronPlatinum.gif|prize={{pdollar}}[[Pokémon Dollar|7800]]
|class=[[Leader]]|name=Byron|game={{v2|Platinum}}|location=[[Match Place]]}}
{{PartyBody43|color={{steel color}}|
sprite1=227.png|p1=Skarmory
|ability1=Unknown|level1=61|gender1=♂|types1=2|type11=Steel|type21=Flying|item1=Unknown
|p1m1=Night Slash|p1m1t=Dark|p1m1c=Physical
|p1m2=Drill Peck|p1m2t=Flying|p1m2c=Physical
|p1m3=Rock Tomb|p1m3t=Rock|p1m3c=Physical
|p1m4=Stealth Rock|p1m4t=Rock|p1m4c=Status 
|sprite2=Spr 4p 462.png|p2=Magnezone
|ability2=Unknown|level2=62|gender2=|types2=2|type12=Electric|type22=Steel|item2=Unknown
|p2m1=Flash Cannon|p2m1t=Steel|p2m1c=Special
|p2m2=Thunderbolt|p2m2t=Electric|p2m2c=Special
|p2m3=Supersonic|p2m3t=Normal|p2m3c=Status
|p2m4=Thunder Wave|p2m4t=Electric|p2m4c=Status
|sprite3=Spr 4p 208 m.png|p3=Steelix
|ability3=Unknown|level3=61|gender3=♂|types3=2|type13=Steel|type23=Ground|item3=Unknown
|p3m1=Gyro Ball|p3m1t=Steel|p3m1c=Physical
|p3m2=Ice Fang|p3m2t=Ice|p3m2c=Physical
|p3m3=DragonBreath|p3m3t=Dragon|p3m3c=Special
|p3m4=Sandstorm|p3m4t=Rock|p3m4c=Status}}
{{PartyDiv|color={{steel color}}}}
{{PartyBody42|color={{steel color}}|
sprite1=Spr 4p 411.png|p1=Bastiodon
|ability1=Sturdy|level1=63|gender1=♂|types1=2|type11=Rock|type21=Steel|item1=Unknown
|p1m1=Metal Burst|p1m1t=Steel|p1m1c=Physical
|p1m2=AncientPower|p1m2t=Rock|p1m2c=Special
|p1m3=Iron Defense|p1m3t=Steel|p1m3c=Status
|p1m4=Rest|p1m4t=Psychic|p1m4c=Status
|sprite2=306.png|p2=Aggron
|ability2=Unknown|level2=65|gender2=♂|types2=2|type12=Steel|type22=Rock|item2=Unknown
|p2m1=Stone Edge|p2m1t=Rock|p2m1c=Physical
|p2m2=Metal Burst|p2m2t=Steel|p2m2c=Physical
|p2m3=Earthquake|p2m3t=Ground|p2m3c=Physical
|p2m4=Avalanche|p2m4t=Ice|p2m4c=Physical}}
{{PartyFooter|color={{steel color}}}}

===Quotes===
Before battle<br>
''"Ah! That's Oreburgh Gym Badge! I see, I see! You've defeated my son. But that's no surprise. He still has much to learn. In place of my son Roark, I, Byron, will take your challenge!"''

After sending out last Pokémon<br>
''"Oh, what's this? My last one! This is where we make our stand!"''

During battle<br>
''"We're not done yet! There's no giving up!"''

When defeated<br>
''"Hmm! My sturdy Pokémon, defeated!"'' 

After being defeated<br>
''"You were strong enough to take down my prized team of Pokémon. In recognition of that power, I give you this: the Mine Badge!"''

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Special===
Byron made an appearance with his Shieldon. Roark met him at Eterna City when exploring the Underground, where they discussed something (not known yet). Roark said that his father was the unpredictable type.

====Pokémon====
This listing is of Byron's Pokémon in the Pokémon Special manga.
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=200px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[Image:410.png]]<br>{{p|Shieldon}}
| align=center | [[Image:437.png]]<br>{{p|Bronzong}} ×2
|}

===[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!|Pokémon DP]]===
Byron finds [[Hareta]] washed up on the shore after having been defeated by [[Cyrus]]. Byron takes Hareta in and allows him to regain his strength before putting him through a rigorous training session similar to what he put Roark through years ago. Hareta charges forward never considering his remaining strength, causing him to fail the challenge at the final stage. Byron then sends him to [[Iron Island]] to restart his training from scratch and improve his skills. He returns at the completion of Hareta's training to allow him to take his challenge again, however something terrible is happening in the distance.

====Pokémon====
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=400px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[Image:411.png]]<br>{{p|Bastiodon}}
| align=center | [[Image:436.png]]<br>{{p|Bronzor}}
| align=center | [[Image:208.png]]<br>{{p|Steelix}}
| align=center | [[Image:095.png]]<br>{{p|Onix}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Both Roark and Byron use [[Fossil]] [[Pokémon]] in Gym Battles, as well as a member of the {{p|Onix}} [[evolution]] family.
* He and [[Roark|his son]]'s badges are references to the term Coal Mine. Plus, they both have mines in or near their respective town ([[Oreburgh Mine]] and [[Iron Island]], which is supposed to have a mine).
* In {{V2|Platinum}}, all of Byron's Pokémon can have the {{A|Sturdy}} [[ability]].
===Names===
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- 
|Japanese
|トウガン (''Tougan'')
|''Tōgan'' is wax gourd in Japanese. His son, [[Roark|Hyouta]], is also named after a gourd.
|-
|English
|Byron
|Sounds similar to ''iron''.
|-
|French
|Charles
|From ''charbon'', coal.
|-
|German
|Adam
|From latin ''adamas'', very hard iron, steel.
|-
|Italian
|Ferruccio
|From ''ferro'', iron.
|-
|Spanish
|Acerón
|From ''acero'', steel.
|-
|Korean
|동관 ''Dongwan''
|Similar to Japanese name. Also, wax gourd is called 동과 (''Dongwa'') in Korea.
|}

==External links==
*[[Serebii.net]] [http://www.serebii.net/diamondpearl/gymleaders.shtml Sinnoh Leaders Page]

{{Sinnoh Gym Leaders}}
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[[Category:Gym Leaders]]
[[Category:Game characters]]
[[Category:Diamond and Pearl characters]]
[[Category:Platinum characters]]
[[Category:Steel-type trainers]]
[[Category:Male characters]]

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