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'''Captain Stern''' (Japanese: '''クスノキ館長''' ''Captain Kusunoki'') is an oceanographer who lives in [[Slateport City]] in [[Hoenn]].
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'''Captain Stern''' (Japanese: '''クスノキ館長''' ''Director Kusunoki'') is an oceanographer who lives in [[Slateport City]].


==In the games==
==In the games==
Captain Stern is very popular in Slateport City. Due to his occupation, he is responsible for a lot of the town's livelihood. He constructed the [[S.S. Tidal]], a ship transporting people to and from [[Lilycove City]] and Slateport City. He also built the [[Oceanic Museum]], and runs [[Stern's Shipyard]].
Due to his occupation, Captain Stern is responsible for a lot of the town's livelihood. He constructed the [[S.S. Tidal]], a ship transporting people to and from [[Lilycove City]] and Slateport City. He also built the [[Oceanic Museum]], and runs [[Stern's Shipyard]].
 
He ordered the {{key|III|Devon Goods}} from [[Rustboro City]]. [[Team Magma]] or [[Team Aqua]] will threaten him in the Oceanic Museum to try to recover the Devon Goods, which are plans for a new submarine engine for Stern's next project— [[Submarine Explorer 1]].
 
After gaining access to the HMs {{m|Dive}} and {{m|Surf}}, the player can go to the [[Sea Mauville]] ([[Abandoned Ship]] in Generation III) in hopes of finding a Scanner. For {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, in exchange for that item, Captain Stern will offer either the {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|DeepSeaScale}} or {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|DeepSeaTooth}} in return, both of which are required for {{p|Clamperl}} to evolve into {{p|Gorebyss}} and {{p|Huntail}}, respectively. In {{2v2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire}}, Captain Stern instead gives the player the [[Clear Bell]]{{sup/6|OR}} or Tidal Bell{{sup/6|AS}}, which is required to encounter {{p|Ho-Oh}}{{sup/6|OR}} or {{p|Lugia}}{{sup/6|AS}}.
 
===Quotes===
===={{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}====
; [[Oceanic Museum]]
: ''"Yes? If you're looking for <sc>Stern</sc>, that would be me. Ah! Those must be the parts I ordered from <sc>[[Mr. Stone]]</sc> of <sc>[[Devon Corporation|Devon]]</sc>. Thank you! That's great! We can prepare for our expedition now."''
: ''"Wh-what? Who are you people?"''
: ''"You're… Ah, okay, you're <player>… Anyway, that was a tense situation! Thank you for saving us! Oh, yes, I almost forgot that you even brought the parts from <sc>Devon</sc>!"''
: ''"Whoops! There's no time to lose! We have to set out on our ocean-floor expedition really soon. Thanks again, but now I've got to go! Feel free to wander around and check out our facilities, though."''
; [[Slateport City]]
: ''"Yes, indeed. We intend to move ahead with our exploration."''
: ''"Whew... That was my first time to be filmed for TV. That was nerve-wracking. Oh! <Player>! You're looking great! We made a huge discovery on our last seafloor exploration. We found an underwater cavern on <sc>Route</sc> 128. We think it's the habitat of a <sc>Pokémon</sc> that's said to have been long extinct."''
: ''"What was that all about? It sounded like someone using a megaphone... Where did it come from?"''
: ''"It's from the <sc>Harbor</sc>! The submarine! They're trying to take it!" <Player>! Please come with me!''
; [[Slateport City#Slateport Harbor|Slateport Harbor]]
: ''"Those thugs... They're the same lot who tried to rob the <sc>Devon Goods</sc> at the <sc>Museum</sc>."''
: ''"Why... Why would <sc>Team Magma</sc>{{sup/3|R}}/<sc>Team Aqua</sc>{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/3|E}} steal my <sc>Submarine Explorer</sc> 1? They can't be after the slumbering <sc>Pokémon</sc> at the bottom of the sea... But even if I were to chase them, I don't stand a chance against them..."''
: ''"Oh, yes. <sc>Mr. Briney</sc> came to our <sc>Shipyard</sc>. It won't be long before we finish making the ferry!"''
 
* After obtaining the {{DL|List of key items in Generation III|Scanner}}
: ''"Oh? <Player>, that item you have... That's a <sc>Scanner</sc>! That would sure help us on our explorations. <Player>, would you trade your <sc>Scanner</sc> for something? Like, say, a <sc>{{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|DeepSeaTooth}}</sc> or a <sc>{{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|DeepSeaScale}}</sc> that I have?"''
:: '''DeepSeaTooth''': ''"So you'll trade it for my <sc>DeepSeaTooth</sc>?"''
::: '''Yes''': ''"Thanks, <player>! This will help our research a lot!"''
::: '''No'''{{tt|*|This makes the player return to choosing the item}}: ''"Which one do you want?"''
:: '''DeepSeaScale''': ''"So you'll trade it for my <sc>DeepSeaScale</sc>?"''
::: '''Yes''': ''"Thanks, <player>! This will help our research a lot!"''
::: '''No'''{{tt|*|This makes the player return to choosing the item}}: ''"Which one do you want?"''
:: '''Exit''': ''"Are you certain? It's useless to you, <player>... Well, okay, then. If you want to trade your <sc>Scanner</sc>, let me know."''
 
* If talked to again
: ''"Thanks, <player>! This will help our research a lot!"''
 
* After becoming the champion
: ''"<Player>! We finally finished making the ferry <sc>[[S.S. Tidal]]</sc>! We couldn't have done it without your friend <sc>Mr. Briney</sc>. Please go for a short cruise on it!"''
 
====[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version]]====
;[[Mossdeep City]]
:''"Yes? If you're looking for Stern, that would be me. I'm sorry, but I'm working with my partner [[Dock]] here to hammer out the plans for our new ship. Let's talk the next time we meet, all right?"''
 
===[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]===
{{incomplete|section}}
;[[Oceanic Museum]]
:''"Yes? If you're looking for Stern, that would be me. Ah! Those must be the parts I ordered from Mr. Stone at Devon. Thank you for brining the case all this way. Now we can prepare for our expedition at last!"''
:''"'''Wh-what was that?! Who are you people?!'''"''
* After Team Magma/Aqua leaves
:''"Young man/lady... Ah, <player>, is it? That was quite a tense situation! Thank you for helping me out! Oh, yes, I almost forgot that you brought the parts from Devon!"''
:''"This is it! I can't be standing around here! It's finally time for us to set out on our ocean-floor expedition! Thanks for this, and excuse me!"''


;Slateport City
He ordered the [[Devon Parts|Devon Goods/Parts]] from [[Rustboro City]]. [[Team Magma]] or [[Team Aqua]] will threaten him in the Oceanic Museum to try to recover the Devon Goods, which are plans for a new submarine engine for Stern's next project — [[Submarine Explorer 1]].
:''"Yes, indeed. And that is why we intend to move ahead with our expedition."''
:''"Whew... That was my first time being filmed for TV. What a nerve-racking experience!"''
:''"Oh! It's you again! You're looking well. Glad to see it. We made a huge discovery on our latest expedition to the seafloor. We found an {{color|00aeef|underwater cavern}} on {{color|00aeef|Route 128}}—and we think it may be the den of a super-ancient Pokémon long thought to have been extinct."''
:''"Do you hear that voice? It's like someone is using a megaphone... But where is it coming from?"''
:''"It came from the Harbor! Our submarine! They took it! Young man/lady! I'm sorry, but... Please come with me!"''


;Slateport Harbor
After gaining access to the HMs {{m|Dive}} and {{m|Surf}}, the player can go to the [[Abandoned Ship]]{{sup/3|RSE}}/[[Sea Mauville]]{{sup/6|ORAS}} in hopes of finding a [[Scanner]]. For {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, in exchange for that item, Captain Stern will offer either a [[Deep Sea Scale|DeepSeaScale]] or [[Deep Sea Tooth|DeepSeaTooth]] in return, both of which are required for {{p|Clamperl}} to evolve into {{p|Gorebyss}} and {{p|Huntail}}, respectively. In {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Captain Stern instead gives the player the [[Clear Bell]]{{sup/6|OR}} or [[Tidal Bell]]{{sup/6|AS}}, which is required to encounter {{p|Ho-Oh}}{{sup/6|OR}} or {{p|Lugia}}{{sup/6|AS}} on Sea Mauville.
:''"Those thugs... They're the same lot who tried to take the Devon Parts at the museum..."''
:''"M-modding? Those criminals... What are they planning to do with my Submarine Explorer 1?"''
:''"They can't be! They can't be after the super-ancient Pokémon that slumbers at the bottom of the sea..."''
:''"<player>... I'm sorry, but... My stolen submarine... It could bring an unimaginable disaster upon the world... Someone has to get to {{color|00aeef|their hideout}} in {{color|00aeef|Lilycove}} and stop them! But I've got no chance alone! <player>, please... May I ask for your help? I can at least get you as far as Lilycove, where their hideout is... Do you think you and your Pokémon could put a stop to them and save my sub from being used for evil? Please!"''
::'''No:''' ''"O-oh... Tell me if you change your mind. There's no one else I can ask..."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Thank you! We'll launch at once!"''


;Lilycove City
==Gallery==
:''"We have arrived in Lilycove City. Those thieves who stole my submarine must be hiding out somewhere in this city... <player>, please... Find my sub for me... I'll be heading back to the shipyard in Slateport to start dealing with the aftermath of all this..."''
{{incomplete|section|ORAS model}}
 
===Sprites and models===
;Slateport Harbor
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:''"There's no way a normal human would be able to catch that sub. Although it would be a different story if you could teach a Pokémon to swim underwater using Dive..."''
 
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==In the anime==
==Quotes==
Captain Stern's only anime appearance came in ''[[AG036|The Spheal of Approval]]''.
{{main|Captain Stern/Quotes}}


Captain Stern is the curator of the Oceanic Museum. He was introduced to {{Ash}} and [[Max]] when Marius battled them and lost; Captain Stern stepped in and mentioned he had been looking for Marius. As the curator of the Oceanic Museum, which Ash and Max attempted to enter, he offered to give Ash and Max a tour. The museum had many sculptures of {{type|Water}} Pokémon and models of submarines.
==In animation==
===History===
Captain Stern's appears in the {{aniseries|RS}} episode ''[[AG036|The Spheal of Approval]]''. He is the curator of {{ci|Slateport}}'s [[Oceanic Museum]], a marine biologist and runs a [[Stern's Shipyard|local shipbuilding business]].


Captain Stern used underwater exploration vessels to explore the ocean, gather rare artifacts, and study sea Pokémon in their natural habitats. Captain Stern then showed off his latest find, a volcanic rock formed by underwater volcanoes, supposedly created by the legendary Pokémon, {{p|Groudon}}.
He was introduced to {{Ash}} and [[Max]] when his young friend {{OBP|Marius|AG036}} battled them and lost. Captain Stern stepped in and mentioned he had been looking for Marius before taking the boys on a guided tour of the museum. The museum had many sculptures of {{type|Water}} Pokémon and models of submarines. Captain Stern also showed off his latest find, a volcanic rock formed by underwater volcanoes, supposedly created by the [[Legendary Pokémon]], {{p|Groudon}}.


While the kids went to go get ice cream, members of [[Team Magma]] broke in and stole the stone.
While the kids went to go get snow cones, members of [[Team Magma]] broke into the museum and stole the stone. Ash helped Captain Stern handle [[Tabitha]] and his accomplice grunts while Max and Marius were ordered to alert [[Officer Jenny]] to the situation. Ash managed to gain possession of the case, but soon dropped it trying to avoid a {{m|Shadow Ball}} from a {{p|Mightyena}}. As a result the stone broke into two pieces, and Team Magma fled with the larger portion. Later, Ash apologized to Captain Stern for letting Team Magma escape, but Stern was grateful to just keep half of the stone so he could study it.
 
Ash had confronted the member of Team Magma when Captain Stern caught up to them, and he sent out his {{p|Sealeo}}, which used an {{m|Aurora Beam}}. The blast caused the thief to drop the case and Marius caught it. Captain Stern told Max and Marius to run for it, and they escaped via the sea using Spheal. Ash, however, refused to run and continued to fight. After another flurry of attacks, the case opened and the stone broke. Team Magma got half of the stone; {{AP|Pikachu}} got the other.
 
Later, Ash apologized to Captain Stern for letting Team Magma escape, but Stern was grateful to just keep half of the stone so he could study it.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Captain Stern
|trainer=Captain Stern
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|epnum=AG036
|epnum=AG036
|epname=The Spheal of Approval
|epname=The Spheal of Approval
<!--|vajp=
|vajp=
|vaen=-->
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein
|desc=Captain Stern sent out {{p|Sealeo}} to take care of [[Team Magma]]. It battled with their three {{p|Mightyena}} by teaming up with [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{AP|Corphish}}. When Captain Stern told Ash to take the briefcase with him, Sealeo continued the battle on its own by distracting all but one of the members.
|desc=Captain Stern sent out {{p|Sealeo}} to take care of [[Team Magma]]. It battled with their three {{p|Mightyena}} by teaming up with [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{AP|Corphish}}. When Captain Stern told Ash to take the briefcase with him, Sealeo continued the battle on its own by distracting all but one of the members.


Sealeo's known moves are {{m|Aurora Beam}} and {{m|Blizzard}}.}}
Sealeo's known moves are {{m|Aurora Beam}} and {{m|Blizzard}}.}}
====Given away====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marius
|pkmn=Spheal
|type1=Ice
|type2=Water
|img=Marius Spheal.png
|epnum=AG036
|epname=The Spheal of Approval
|vajp=Chie Satō
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Captain Stern gave this {{p|Spheal}} to {{ho|Marius}}. It was sent out to deal with {{Ash}} and [[Max]] when he assumed that they were thieves. Ash used his {{AP|Pikachu}} to battle Marius's Spheal. However, what ever command Marius gave to it, it would attack its own Trainer instead of the target. It began to respect Marius after trying to escape [[Team Magma]].
Spheal's known moves are {{m|Body Slam}}, {{m|Water Gun}} and {{m|Blizzard}}.}}


===Voice actors===
===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{water color}}|bordercolor={{water color light}}
{{vatable|color={{water color}}|bordercolor={{water color light}}
|ja=星野充昭 ''Mitsuaki Hoshino''
|ja=星野充昭 ''Mitsuaki Hoshino''
|en=David Wills
|en=[[David Wills]]
|pt_br=Fadu Costa
|ar=فادي الرفاعي ''Fadi Rifai''
|fr_eu=Jean-Marc Delhausse
|pt_br=Faduli Costa
|es_eu=Miguel Ángel Montero
|es_eu=Miguel Ángel Montero
|pl=Dariusz Błażejewski}}
|pl=Dariusz Błażejewski}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Captain Stern Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Captain Stern in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Captain Stern Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Captain Stern in Pokémon Adventures]]
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Captain Stern appears in a supporting role. {{adv|Ruby}} came to Slateport to enter a [[Pokémon Contest]] when [[Team Magma]] attacked, looking for Captain Stern. They kidnapped Stern, Ruby, the [[Pokémon Fan Club President]], and [[Dock]].
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}, Captain Stern appears in a supporting role. {{adv|Ruby}} came to Slateport to enter a [[Pokémon Contest]] when [[Team Magma]] attacked, looking for Captain Stern. They kidnapped Stern, Ruby, the [[Pokémon Fan Club Chairman]], and [[Dock]].


Team Magma wanted to use Submarine Explorer 1 to reach the [[Seafloor Cavern]], the deepest part of Hoenn's ocean. However, a special starter developed by the [[Devon Corporation]] and transported in the Devon Goods was needed. Ruby saved Captain Stern but ended up drifting away in the submarine. During the conflict, Stern ended up being poisoned by a {{p|Torkoal}}.
Team Magma wanted to use Submarine Explorer 1 to reach the [[Seafloor Cavern]], the deepest part of Hoenn's ocean. However, a special starter developed by the [[Devon Corporation]] and transported in the Devon Goods was needed. Ruby saved Captain Stern but ended up drifting away in the submarine. During the conflict, Stern ended up being poisoned by a {{p|Torkoal}}.
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Later, Captain Stern was able to inform [[Norman]], and [[Gabby and Ty]] of Ruby's location.
Later, Captain Stern was able to inform [[Norman]], and [[Gabby and Ty]] of Ruby's location.


When {{p|Kyogre}} flooded half of Hoenn, Stern helped evacuate the people of Slateport into ships.
When {{p|Kyogre}} flooded half of Hoenn, Stern helped evacuate the people of Slateport into ships, including the [[S.S. Tidal]].


Captain Stern is apparently friends with both [[Steven Stone]] and [[Wallace]].
Captain Stern is apparently friends with both [[Steven Stone]] and [[Wallace]].
He later appears in ''[[PS605|Swampert Smashes]]'', where he and Dock were seen watching the news about the [[Grand Meteor Delta|meteor]] that was about to hit the planet in several days.


==Names==
==Names==
{| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}"
|-
! Language
! Language
! Name
! Name
! Origin
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| Japanese
| クスノキ館長 ''Kusunoki-kanchō ''
| クスノキ{{tt|館長|Kanchō}} ''Director Kusunoki''
| From クスノキ ''kusunoki'', ''{{wp|Cinnamomum camphora}}''
| From 樟 ''kusunoki'' ({{wp|Cinnamomum camphora|camphor tree}})
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| English
| Stern
| Captain Stern
| From ''{{wp|stern}}''
| From ''{{wp|stern}}''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Kapitän Brigg
| From ''Brigg'' ({{wp|brig}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| French
| Poupe
| Capitaine Poupe
| Means ''stern''
| From ''poupe'' (stern)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Brigg
| Means ''{{wp|brig}}''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Italian
| Remo
| Remo
| Means ''oar''
| From ''remo'' (oar)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Spanish
| Babor
| Babor
| Means ''{{wp|Port and starboard|port}}''
| From ''babor'' ({{wp|Port and starboard|port}})
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| Korean
| 해양 관장 ''Director Haeyang''
| 해양 {{tt|관장|Gwanjang}} ''Director Haeyang''
| 해양 (海洋) means ''ocean''
| From 해양 (海洋) ''haeyang'' (ocean)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 庫斯諾吉館長/库斯诺吉馆长 ''Director Kùsīnuòjí
| 庫斯諾吉{{tt|館長|Guǎnzhǎng}} / 库斯诺吉{{tt|馆长|Guǎnzhǎng}} ''Director Kùsīnuòjí''
| Phonetic Transliteration of クスノキ ''Kusunoki''.
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 庫斯諾吉{{tt|館長|Gúnjéung}} ''Director Fusīnohkgāt''
| Mandarin-based transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Czech
| Kapitán Stern
| From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Polish
| Kapitan Stern
| From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Capitão Stern
| From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Капитан Штерн ''Capitan Shtern''
| Transcription of his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Viện trưởng Kusunoki
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
|}
{{-}}
 
==References==
<references/>


{{NPC|water|hoenn=yes}}
{{NPC|water|hoenn=yes}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Stern, Captain}}
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[[Category:Animation characters]]
[[Category:Manga characters]]
[[Category:Manga characters]]
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[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]]
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[[de:Kapitän Brigg]]
[[de:Kapitän Brigg]]
[[es:Capitán Babor]]
[[fr:Capitaine Poupe]]
[[it:Capitano Remo]]
[[it:Capitano Remo]]
[[ja:クスノキ]]
[[ja:クスノキ]]
[[zh:庫斯諾吉館長]]
[[zh:楠木館長]]

Latest revision as of 17:45, 17 December 2024

Captain Stern
クスノキ館長 Director Kusunoki
Captain Stern.png
Captain Stern in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
Age 57ORAS[1]
Gender Male
Hometown Slateport City
Region Hoenn
Generation III, VI
Games Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Animated debut The Spheal of Approval
English voice actor David Wills
Japanese voice actor Mitsuaki Hoshino

Captain Stern (Japanese: クスノキ館長 Director Kusunoki) is an oceanographer who lives in Slateport City.

In the games

Due to his occupation, Captain Stern is responsible for a lot of the town's livelihood. He constructed the S.S. Tidal, a ship transporting people to and from Lilycove City and Slateport City. He also built the Oceanic Museum, and runs Stern's Shipyard.

He ordered the Devon Goods/Parts from Rustboro City. Team Magma or Team Aqua will threaten him in the Oceanic Museum to try to recover the Devon Goods, which are plans for a new submarine engine for Stern's next project — Submarine Explorer 1.

After gaining access to the HMs Dive and Surf, the player can go to the Abandoned ShipRSE/Sea MauvilleORAS in hopes of finding a Scanner. For Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, in exchange for that item, Captain Stern will offer either a DeepSeaScale or DeepSeaTooth in return, both of which are required for Clamperl to evolve into Gorebyss and Huntail, respectively. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Captain Stern instead gives the player the Clear BellOR or Tidal BellAS, which is required to encounter Ho-OhOR or LugiaAS on Sea Mauville.

Gallery

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: ORAS model

Sprites and models

Scientist RSE OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation III

Quotes

Main article: Captain Stern/Quotes

In animation

History

Captain Stern's appears in the Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire episode The Spheal of Approval. He is the curator of Slateport's Oceanic Museum, a marine biologist and runs a local shipbuilding business.

He was introduced to Ash and Max when his young friend Marius battled them and lost. Captain Stern stepped in and mentioned he had been looking for Marius before taking the boys on a guided tour of the museum. The museum had many sculptures of Water-type Pokémon and models of submarines. Captain Stern also showed off his latest find, a volcanic rock formed by underwater volcanoes, supposedly created by the Legendary Pokémon, Groudon.

While the kids went to go get snow cones, members of Team Magma broke into the museum and stole the stone. Ash helped Captain Stern handle Tabitha and his accomplice grunts while Max and Marius were ordered to alert Officer Jenny to the situation. Ash managed to gain possession of the case, but soon dropped it trying to avoid a Shadow Ball from a Mightyena. As a result the stone broke into two pieces, and Team Magma fled with the larger portion. Later, Ash apologized to Captain Stern for letting Team Magma escape, but Stern was grateful to just keep half of the stone so he could study it.

Pokémon

Sealeo
Captain Stern's Sealeo
Debut The Spheal of Approval
Voice actors
Japanese
English Maddie Blaustein

Captain Stern sent out Sealeo to take care of Team Magma. It battled with their three Mightyena by teaming up with Ash's Pikachu and Corphish. When Captain Stern told Ash to take the briefcase with him, Sealeo continued the battle on its own by distracting all but one of the members.

Sealeo's known moves are Aurora Beam and Blizzard.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 星野充昭 Mitsuaki Hoshino
English David Wills
Arabic فادي الرفاعي Fadi Rifai
European French Jean-Marc Delhausse
Polish Dariusz Błażejewski
Brazilian Portuguese Faduli Costa
European Spanish Miguel Ángel Montero


In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Captain Stern in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Captain Stern appears in a supporting role. Ruby came to Slateport to enter a Pokémon Contest when Team Magma attacked, looking for Captain Stern. They kidnapped Stern, Ruby, the Pokémon Fan Club Chairman, and Dock.

Team Magma wanted to use Submarine Explorer 1 to reach the Seafloor Cavern, the deepest part of Hoenn's ocean. However, a special starter developed by the Devon Corporation and transported in the Devon Goods was needed. Ruby saved Captain Stern but ended up drifting away in the submarine. During the conflict, Stern ended up being poisoned by a Torkoal.

Later, Captain Stern was able to inform Norman, and Gabby and Ty of Ruby's location.

When Kyogre flooded half of Hoenn, Stern helped evacuate the people of Slateport into ships, including the S.S. Tidal.

Captain Stern is apparently friends with both Steven Stone and Wallace.

He later appears in Swampert Smashes, where he and Dock were seen watching the news about the meteor that was about to hit the planet in several days.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese クスノキ館長 Director Kusunoki From 樟 kusunoki (camphor tree)
English Captain Stern From stern
German Kapitän Brigg From Brigg (brig)
French Capitaine Poupe From poupe (stern)
Italian Remo From remo (oar)
Spanish Babor From babor (port)
Korean 해양 관장 Director Haeyang From 해양 (海洋) haeyang (ocean)
Chinese (Mandarin) 庫斯諾吉館長 / 库斯诺吉馆长 Director Kùsīnuòjí Transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese) 庫斯諾吉館長 Director Fusīnohkgāt Mandarin-based transcription of his Japanese name
Czech Kapitán Stern From his English name
Polish Kapitan Stern From his English name
Brazilian Portuguese Capitão Stern From his English name
Russian Капитан Штерн Capitan Shtern Transcription of his English name
Vietnamese Viện trưởng Kusunoki Transcription of his Japanese name

References

  1. ↑ Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire: We have a new update regarding the strange attack on the Oceanic Museum’s director, Captain Stern, aged 57, by parties unknown. - Hoenn News Network
Non-player characters in the core series games
Hoenn Professor Birch • Mom • May • Brendan • Wally • Wanda • Steven Stone • Wallace • Scott • Mr. Briney • Mr. Stone • Gabby and Ty • Lanette
Brigette • Professor Cozmo • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Rydel • Winstrate family • Captain Stern • Trick Master • Treasure Hunter • Dock
Apprentice • Pokémon Center Ladies • Old guys • Mr. Bonding • Teala • Aarune • Lisia • Zinnia • Looker • Inver • Chaz • Fossil Maniac • Kiri • Memory Girl
Team Aqua • Team Magma • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Frontier Brains • Battle Chatelaines • Gym guide • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Stats judge
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