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{{CharInfobox
|color={{black 2 color}}
|corecolor={{summer color light}}
|bordercolor={{kalos color dark}}
|text=fff
|name=Penny
|jname=ボタン
|tmname=Botan
|image=Penny anime.png
|size=250px
|caption=Pokémon Horizons: The Series
|gender=Female
|colors=yes
|eyes=Black
|hair=Light blue and red
|relatives=Unknown
|region=[[Paldea]]
<!--|trainer=yes
|trainerclass=[[Team Star (Trainer class)|Team Star]]<br>[[Pokémon Trainer]]
|leader=no
|team=yes
|teamname=[[Team Star]]
|teamrank=Big Boss-->
|game=counterpart
|counterpart=[[Penny]]
|leader=no
|team=no
|brain=no
|anime=yes
|epnum=HZ046
|epname=Welcome to Naranja Academy!
|enva=Kristen McGuire
|java=Ryō Hirohashi
}} 
'''Penny''' (Japanese: '''ボタン''' ''Botan'') is a recurring character in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.

==History==
[[File:Dot and Penny.png|left|thumb|250px|Penny and [[Dot]]]]
Penny debuted in ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', where she watched [[Liko]] and [[Ann]]'s battle at [[Naranja Academy]] alongside the [[Paldea]] [[Elite Four]].

In ''[[HZ056|Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End]]'', Penny met [[Dot]] in person after finding {{an|Terapagos}} hanging around Naranja Academy during the events of [[Elite Four Tag Battle]]. She revealed to Dot that she is spying on [[Chalce]] after her data was suspiciously entered into the academy's systems. After seeing Dot interested in the [[Scarlet Book]], Penny exchanged phone numbers with Dot and they both promised to speak again.

In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', Penny informed Dot that the academy had been infiltrated by the [[Explorers]], with Chalce trying to steal data from the school database for information regarding Terapagos. While Dot kept Chalce busy by battling her, Penny tried counter-hacking to protect the data, but their efforts were in vain. Chalce successfully obtained the data she needed and escaped without issue. Despite this setback, Penny was still grateful towards for Dot helping her get proof of Chalce's crime, keeping the damage done to the school to a minimum, and ensuring the school battle tournament was not interrupted.

In ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', Penny was revealed to have told everyone in Naranja Academy about Dot and her friends' heroic actions. She then watched Liko and [[Roy]]'s battle alongside {{an|Nemona}} and [[Arven]]. After the tournament finished, Penny said farewell to Dot, revealing that she is aware of Dot's secret identity as Nidothing and that she is subscribed to Nidothing's channel.

In ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', Penny welcomed the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] along with Paldea's [[Elite Four]] and [[Geeta]], after which, Penny watched Liko, [[Roy]] and Dot's battle against Geeta and when they gained access to [[Area Zero]], Penny opened the doors to the place and wished Dot good luck on her journey there.

Penny was mentioned by Dot in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', as Dot found a group of an {{p|Eevee}} and its [[Eeveelutions|Evolutions]] in [[Laqua]], Dot decided to take a picture of it for her friend.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Penny met up with Dot again when the Rising Volt Tacklers returned to Naranja Academy. With some of the information presented about [[Laquium]] organized by Dot, Penny was able to track down some sightings and map them so that Dot and her friends could more easily find some places affected by the substance. Soon after, Penny watched [[Roy]]'s battle against Nemona along with the others and seeing Dot's excitement about the battle, decided to challenge her to a battle as well.

In ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]'', Penny and Dot's Double Battle commenced, with Penny's Sylveon and Flareon against Dot's Quaxwell and Tinkatuff. Penny held the advantage for most of the battle due to Quaxwell being affected by Sylveon's {{a|Cute Charm}}, with Tinkatuff having to knock some sense into her teammate. After Sylveon Terastallized and exchanged hits with Dot's Terastallized Quaxwell, Flareon was able to support its teammate and defeat Quaxwell with Swift, winning Penny the battle.

In [[HZ115]], it was revealed that Penny traveled with Nemona to [[Blueberry Academy]], where she was put in charge of maintaining the League's server systems. In the [[HZ116|following episode]], Penny spoke with Dot through the Rotom Phone, explaining her absence. Later, she meets Dot again when they are both hypnotized by [[Dot's Gimmighoul]].
[[File:Penny Dot disguise HZ120.png|250px|thumb|Penny and Dot and their disguises to infiltrate the [[Exceed]] Museum]]
In [[HZ117]], Penny joined Liko, Dot, and [[Carmine]] at the meeting with Professor [[Briar]]. While Briar joined Liko in researching [[Pagogo]] and Carmine was battling Dot, Penny stood in the corner, amused by [[Liko's Meowscarada]].

In [[HZ119]], Penny participated alongside the Rising Volt Tacklers in the meeting with Briar and Carmine regarding the Terapagos data she had researched. Some time later, before the group left the Blueberry Academy, Penny watched [[Drayton]]'s battle against Roy. During the farewell, however, Dot received a call from [[Cervantis|Amethio's father]] revealing information about the [[Exceed]] Museum, and Dot hinted that Penny was the only one who could help, much to her surprise.

In [[HZ120]], Penny and Dot, following Cervantis' instructions, managed to infiltrate the Exceed Museum. During the operation, Penny obtained the data they were looking for, but were discovered by the Explorers. When confronted by [[Agate]], [[Indy]], and [[Rubella]], Penny was separated from Dot during the battle and stayed behind to face the Explorers duo. With the combined effort of Sylveon and {{p|Jolteon}}, Penny managed to defeat them both without problems, and with the help of Dot's newly evolved {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}}, they managed to escape the location. A little later, while saying goodbye to Dot, Penny assured her friend that [[Jacq]] would receive the collected data and that Dot could contact her again if she needed help.

In ''[[HZ126|Strong Bonds, Can't Lose!]]'', Penny met with the Rising Volt Tacklers and the other members of the Naranja Academy to discuss the information she and Dot had obtained at the Exceed Museum. After the [[Strong Sphere]]s were banned from the institution, Penny watched Liko's battle against [[Dash]] alongside Nemona and Dot. Later, Penny and Nemona decided to join Liko and her friends to stop the launch of the Strong Sphere.

In ''[[HZ127|The Training Royale!]]'', Penny battled against Dot using her {{p|Vaporeon}} to battle against her Quaxwell. Penny was able to win the battle by having Vaporeon target Tinkaton and Gholdengo who were watching the battle as the Explorers wouldn't be afraid to something similar.

In [[HZ131]], Penny traveled to [[Levincia]] with Nemona and Ann, and later joined the others to watch Roy and [[Master Mayonnaise]]'s battle. During the battle, Penny was quite impressed with the veteran Trainer's {{p|Hawlucha}}. In [[HZ132|the next episode]], while traveling to [[Galar]] with the Rising Volt Tacklers, Penny decided to explore [[Diana]]'s castle, and later, when she saw [[Ult]]'s training battle against Diana and Master Mayonnaise, she once again showed her admiration for Master Mayonnaise's Hawlucha.

In [[HZ133]], Penny joined in the battle against the Explorers, joining Dot and Nemona in battling against Indi and Rubina's {{p|Cofagrigus}} and {{p|Runerigus}}. [[Hamber]]'s arrival helped them defeat their Pokémon.
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==Character==
Penny is a [[Pokémon League]] engineer. In addition to that, she is also responsible for registering [[Tera Training]] students, a work that Penny takes seriously, making sure she knows the names of all the students taking the course.
[[File:Penny party.png|250px|thumb|Penny and her Pokémon]]
Penny's personality in general is quite reserved, shy, anxious, and quiet, just like in the games, which made her quickly resonate with [[Dot]] and befriend her easily. Also like her game counterpart, she is incredibly skilled in technology and hacking, something she shares with Dot. Her nervousness can make her somewhat forgetful in social interactions, completely forgetting to share her name with Dot during their first meeting. Despite this, she is notably perceptive and observant, quickly catching onto [[Chalce]]'s disguise and becoming suspicious of her upon noticing how her data was entered into the school systems, as well as easily finding out about Dot's identity as Nidothing despite not being told about it by the former.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Penny demonstrated a different trait of her personality when she saw Dot's excitement over a Pokémon battle, displaying a smile quite different from her usual more serious posture, which led her to challenge her friend to a battle as well. In the following episode, she was shown to be surprisingly adept at battling, being able effectively utilize her {{p|Sylveon}}'s {{a|Cute Charm}} Ability against {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} and demonstrated exceptional teamwork and synergy with her Pokémon, allowing her to defeat Dot despite both of her Pokémon being at a type disadvantage. In [[HZ120]], her battle prowess was further displayed, able to hold her own against several of the Exceed Museum's guard Pokemon, as well as singlehandedly defeat Indy and Rubella's Laquium-enhanced Pokemon even without Terastalizing.
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=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Penny
|pkmn=Sylveon
|gender=female
|type1=Fairy
|tera=Fairy
|img=Penny Sylveon.png
|cap=Penny's Sylveon
|img2=Penny Sylveon Terastal.png
|cap2=Penny's Terastallized Sylveon
|epnum=HZ101
|epname=Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!
|vajp=Kei Shindo
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Sylveon}} is Penny's first known Pokémon and her main partner. Inspired by {{an|Nemona}} and [[Roy]]'s [[Double Battle]], she challenged [[Dot]] to one as well, partnering Sylveon with {{p|Flareon}} in ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]''.

The battle begun in the [[HZ102|next episode]]. After exchanging a couple of attacks, Sylveon's {{a|Cute Charm}} [[Ability]] activated, hindering {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}}'s performance in battle and allowing for Penny's Pokémon to gang on {{TP|Dot|Tinkatuff}}. In the end, both Sylveon and Quaxwell {{Tera}}stallized, but Flareon landed the finishing blow, defeating Quaxwell and making Penny win by default.

In [[HZ120]], Sylveon accompanied Penny during the mission at the [[Exceed]] Museum. When Dot and Penny were cornered by [[Indi]], [[Rubina]], and [[Chalce]], Penny used Sylveon along with {{p|Jolteon}} to battle alongside Dot's Pokémon. When Chalce separated Dot from Penny, Penny battled with Sylveon and Jolteon against Indi and Rubina's Pokémon. Despite Dot's concern, Penny managed to win the battle against the two [[Explorers]].

In [[HZ135]], Sylveon joined the other Pokémon in their mission to remove the [[Laquium]]. When Indi and Rubina attempted to stop them with their {{p|Electrode}}, Sylveon battled them, only to be defeated by {{m|Self-Destruct}}.

Sylveon's known moves are {{m|Moonblast}} and {{m|Disarming Voice}}, and her Ability is {{a|Cute Charm}}.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Penny
|pkmn=Flareon
|type1=Fire
|img=Penny Flareon.png
|epnum=HZ101
|epname=Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!
|vajp=Arisa Shida
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Flareon}} is Penny's second known Pokémon. Inspired by {{an|Nemona}} and [[Roy]]'s [[Double Battle]], she challenged [[Dot]] to one as well, partnering Flareon with {{p|Sylveon}}.

The battle begun in the [[HZ102|next episode]]. In the end, both Sylveon and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} {{Tera}}stallized, but Flareon landed the finishing blow, defeating Quaxwell and making Penny win by default.

In [[HZ133]], Flareon was the third Pokémon Penny used in her battle against [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Cofagrigus}} and {{p|Runerigus}}. After [[Hamber]] arrived to assist, Flareon was able to defeat their Pokémon with {{m|Heat Wave}}.

Flareon's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{m|Swift}}.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Penny
|pkmn=Jolteon
|type1=Electric
|img=Penny Jolteon.png
|epnum=HZ120
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Jolteon}} is Penny's third known Pokémon. In [[HZ120]], Penny used Jolteon to help {{p|Sylveon}} and [[Dot]]'s Pokémon battle against [[Chalce]], [[Indi]], and [[Rubina]]'s Pokémon. After being separated from Dot, Penny used Jolteon to support Sylveon in the battle against the [[Explorers]]' {{p|Drapion}} and {{p|Scolipede}}. Despite the opponents becoming stronger due to [[Laquium]], Penny and her Pokémon managed to win the battle, escaping the [[Exceed]] Museum with Dot.

In [[HZ133]], Jolteon was the first Pokémon Penny used in her battle against [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Cofagrigus}} and {{p|Runerigus}}. Jolteon was ultimately knocked out as a result of Cofagrigus' {{m|Destiny Bond}}.

Jolteon's known moves are {{m|Thunder Fang}}, {{m|Pin Missile}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Penny
|pkmn=Vaporeon
|type1=Water
|img=Penny Vaporeon.png
|epnum=HZ127
|epname=The Training Royale!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Vaporeon}} is Penny's fourth known Pokémon.

Vaporeon was used to battle against [[Dot's Quaxwell]] and was able to win after targetting [[Dot's Tinkaton]] and {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}}, forcing Quaxwell to protect them, resulting in his defeat and causing Penny to win the battle.

In [[HZ133]], Vaporeon was the second Pokémon Penny used in her battle against [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Cofagrigus}} and {{p|Runerigus}}.

Vaporeon's known moves are {{m|Trailblaze}}, {{m|Whirlpool}}, and {{m|Muddy Water}}, and its Ability is {{a|Water Absorb}}.
}}

===Traveling with===
{| width="100"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Penny Rotom Phone.png|size=250px|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}
==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{black 2 color}}|bordercolor={{kalos color dark}}
|ja=Ryō Hirohashi
|en=Kristen McGuire
|ar=ماريّا غرزوزي ''Maria Gharzouzi''
|pt_br=Bia Menezes|he=שחר ירימי ''Shachar Yarimi''}}
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Penny Anime Expression Sheet.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Penny official artwork Horizons.png|x300px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:HZ July 2025 Calendar V2.png|x300px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background:#{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Penny Disguised Outfit Concept Artwork.png|x300px]]
|-
| '''''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons}}''''' <br> Concept art
| Official art of Penny in '''''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons}}'''''
| July 2025 Calendar <br> by {{color2|fff|mojacookie}}
| Concept art of Penny's disguised outfit<ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1994979702067663355</ref>
|}
====Other====
{|class="roundy blacklinks" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background:#{{black 2 color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{scarlet color dark}}; background:#{{scarlet color light}}; overflow:hidden;"|[[File:HZ127 Dot vs Penny poster.png|x150px]]
|-
|Special artwork for ''[[HZ127|The Training Royale!]]''<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/2019726514548523184/</ref>
|-'
|-
|}
===Eyecatch===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background:#{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Penny Sylveon Flareon.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background:#{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Penny disguise Sylveon.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background:#{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Penny Sylveon Vaporeon.png|x200px]]
|-
|}

<!--==Trivia==
==References==
<references/>-->

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{black 2 color light}}; border:3px solid #{{kalos color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ボタン ''Botan''
| From 牡丹 ''botan'' ({{wp|Paeonia × suffruticosa|tree peony}})
|-
| English, Italian
| Penny
| From ''peony''
|-
| German
| Cosima
| From ''Paeonia × suffruticosa'' (scientific name of tree peony)
|-
| Spanish
| Noa
| From the genus ''{{wp|Paeonia}}''
|-
| French, Indonesian
| Pania
| From the genus ''Paeonia''
|-
| Korean
| 모란 ''Moran''
| From 모란 (牡丹) ''moran'' (tree peony)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 牡丹 ''Mǔdān''
| rowspan="2" | From 牡丹 ''mǔdān / máauhdāan'' (tree peony)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 牡丹 ''Máauhdāan''
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Penélope
| From ''peônia'' (peony)
|-
| Thai
| โบตั๋น ''Botan''
| From โบตั๋น ''botan'' (peony)
|}
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