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'''Kenny''' (Japanese: '''ケンゴ''' ''Kengo'') is a recurring character of the [[Pokémon anime]]. He is a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] from [[Twinleaf Town]] and a childhood friend of {{an|Dawn}} and [[Leona]]. He and Dawn have since become [[rival]]s.
'''Kenny''' (Japanese: '''ケンゴ''' ''Kengo'') is a recurring character in {{aniseries|DP}}. He is a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] from [[Twinleaf Town]] and a childhood friend of {{an|Dawn}} and [[Leona]]. He and Dawn have since become [[rival]]s.


==History==
==History==
Kenny first appeared in ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'', where it was revealed that he had lost to [[Zoey]] in the final round of his very first [[Pokémon Contest]]. He told {{an|Dawn}}'s friends several embarrassing stories involving her, which made her angry and caused her to challenge him to a battle, but Kenny ignored her for a battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Pikachu}}. During his battle with Ash, Kenny used the moves of his {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}} uniquely, typical of a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}. He blocked Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} with ease and left everyone impressed, including [[James]] and {{MTR}}, who were watching all the action from a bush. The battle was interrupted by {{TRT}} and their attempt to steal Prinplup, but their plans were thwarted thanks to [[Dawn's Piplup]].
Kenny first appeared in ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'', where it was revealed that he had lost to [[Zoey]] in the final round of his very first [[Pokémon Contest]]. He told {{an|Dawn}}'s friends several embarrassing stories involving her, which made her angry and caused her to challenge him to a battle, but Kenny ignored her for a battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Pikachu}}. During his battle with Ash, Kenny used the [[move]]s of his {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}} uniquely, typical of a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}. He blocked Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} with ease and left everyone impressed, including [[James]] and {{MTR}}, who were watching all the action from a bush. The battle was interrupted by {{TRT}} and their attempt to steal Prinplup, but their plans were thwarted thanks to [[Dawn's Piplup]].
 
[[File:Kenny Leona Child.png|thumb|left|250px|Kenny and Leona in their childhood]]
[[File:Kenny Leona Child.png|thumb|left|250px|Kenny and Leona in their childhood]]
In ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', Kenny competed in the {{to|Floaroma}} Contest. In the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]], he used his {{p|Alakazam}} to deliver a performance reminiscent of a magic show, impressing the judges who placed him among the contestants advancing to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]]. There, he quickly made his way to the finals, where he found himself up against Dawn. The two fought a hard battle, but when the time ran out, Dawn was declared the winner. Before bidding farewell to her, Kenny said he was happy to have become a Pokémon Coordinator because that way he and Dawn would battle again.
In ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', Kenny competed in the {{to|Floaroma}} Contest. In the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]], he used his {{p|Alakazam}} to deliver a performance reminiscent of a magic show, impressing the [[Contest Judge]]s who placed him among the contestants advancing to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]]. There, he quickly made his way to the finals, where he found himself up against Dawn. The two fought a hard battle, but when the time ran out, Dawn was declared the winner. Before bidding farewell to her, Kenny said he was happy to have become a Pokémon Coordinator because that way he and Dawn would battle again.


He made a brief appearance on [[television]] in ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]'', where he was seen winning the [[Sage Town]] Pokémon Contest with his Prinplup. This victory gave Kenny his second [[Ribbon]].
He made a brief appearance on [[television]] in ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]'', where he was seen winning the [[Sage Town]] Pokémon Contest with his Prinplup. This victory gave Kenny his second [[Ribbon]].


In ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', Kenny was revealed to own a {{p|Breloom}}. He was invited by Ash to finish the battle they started in Floaroma Town, but declined the offer saying he was going to see {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. He decided to battle Ash at the [[Solaceon Ruins]], right in front of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] statues. Using his Breloom against [[Ash's Turtwig]], Kenny was glad the damage was being kept to a minimum, since it was a battle between two {{type|Grass}} Pokémon. He was more focused on showing off the attacks of his Pokémon, just like Dawn anticipated. Ash was struck by a move in particular, {{m|Energy Ball}}, and asked Kenny to teach the attack to his Turtwig. Kenny said he would only do so if he was defeated. Ash agreed, but their battle was interrupted once again when the stairs where Dawn was sitting on began to lift and they had to run to help her. They all ended up inside the Solaceon Ruins, where Kenny became frightened by the illusions caused by the resident {{p|Unown}}. After hearing from Ash that a {{pkmn|Trainer}} must remain calm to pass confidence to their Pokémon, Kenny pulled himself together and began looking for Dawn. While searching for her, he used his Prinplup and Breloom to snap the Unown that kept appearing along the way out of their confusion. Eventually, he found her, and after seeing Piplup convincing the Unown to bring everything back to normal, he left the ruins along with Dawn and the others. Upon leaving, Ash asked him about their battle, to which Kenny replied agreeing to teach Turtwig Energy Ball as long as Ash did not tell Dawn how scared he was at the ruins.
In ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', Kenny was revealed to own a {{p|Breloom}}. He was invited by Ash to finish the battle they started in Floaroma Town, but declined the offer saying he was going to see {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. He decided to battle Ash at the [[Solaceon Ruins]], right in front of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] statues. Using his Breloom against [[Ash's Turtwig]], Kenny was glad the damage was being kept to a minimum, since it was a battle between two {{type|Grass}} Pokémon. He was more focused on showing off the attacks of his Pokémon, just like Dawn anticipated. Ash was struck by a move in particular, {{m|Energy Ball}}, and asked Kenny to teach the attack to his Turtwig. Kenny said he would only do so if he was defeated. Ash agreed, but their battle was interrupted once again when the stairs where Dawn was sitting on began to lift and they had to run to help her. They all ended up inside the Solaceon Ruins, where Kenny became frightened by the illusions caused by the resident {{p|Unown}}. After hearing from Ash that a {{pkmn|Trainer}} must remain calm to pass confidence to their Pokémon, Kenny pulled himself together and began looking for Dawn. While searching for her, he used his Prinplup and Breloom to snap the Unown that kept appearing along the way out of their confusion. Eventually, he found her, and after seeing Piplup convincing the Unown to bring everything back to normal, he left the ruins along with Dawn and the others. Upon leaving, Ash asked him about their battle, to which Kenny replied agreeing to teach Turtwig Energy Ball as long as Ash did not tell Dawn how scared he was at the ruins.
 
[[File:Kenny and Dawn.png|thumb|220px|Kenny and Dawn]]
In ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'', Kenny was seen helping Ash teach Turtwig the move Energy Ball. Later, he participated in the [[Solaceon Town]] Pokémon Contest. Using Breloom for the appeals, Kenny impressed the judges enough for them to grant him a place in the second round. He then used Prinplup in the Battle Stage, and the Penguin Pokémon quickly advanced him to the finals, where he faced [[Jessie|Jessilina]]. Kenny was determined to win, but Jessilina managed to use his techniques to benefit her Pokémon and this led Kenny to a defeat.
In ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'', Kenny was seen helping Ash teach Turtwig the move Energy Ball. Later, he participated in the [[Solaceon Town]] Pokémon Contest. Using Breloom for the appeals, Kenny impressed the judges enough for them to grant him a place in the second round. He then used Prinplup in the Battle Stage, and the Penguin Pokémon quickly advanced him to the finals, where he faced [[Jessie|Jessilina]]. Kenny was determined to win, but Jessilina managed to use his techniques to benefit her Pokémon and this led Kenny to a defeat.


[[File:Kenny and Dawn.png|thumb|220px|Kenny and Dawn]]
Kenny made short cameos in ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'' and ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'', watching the [[Wallace Cup]] on TV. He then made a cameo in ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', appearing in [[Marian]]'s news report about Coordinators alongside [[Nando]].
Kenny made short cameos in ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'' and ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'', watching the [[Wallace Cup]] on TV. He then made a cameo in ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', appearing in [[Marian]]'s news report about Coordinators alongside [[Nando]].
 
[[File:Jasmine and Kenny.png|thumb|left|220px|Kenny and Jasmine]]
His next appearance was in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'', where he, along with {{an|Barry}}, revealed that they are best friends, despite having recently met. He also helped search for Piplup when the {{type|Water}} Pokémon ran away from Dawn.
His next appearance was in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'', where he, along with {{an|Barry}}, revealed that they are best friends, despite having recently met. He also helped search for Piplup when the {{type|Water}} Pokémon ran away from Dawn.


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He made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
He made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
 
{{left clear}}
==Character==
==Character==
[[File:Kenny teasing.png|thumb|220px|Kenny teasing Dawn]]
[[File:Kenny teasing.png|thumb|220px|Kenny teasing Dawn]]
As a childhood friend of {{an|Dawn}}, Kenny likes to tease her. He often calls her by her nickname, '''Dee Dee''' (Japanese: '''ピカリ''' ''Pikari''), which he made up when he was younger to make fun of her. He also likes to share stories of their kindergarten days to embarrass Dawn. Despite this, he still cares about her, as show in ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'' when he became concerned after seeing her getting depressed for not making it to the [[Contest Battle]]s of the {{to|Solaceon}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.
As a childhood friend of {{an|Dawn}}, Kenny likes to tease her. He often calls her by her nickname, '''Dee Dee''' (Japanese: '''ピカリ''' ''Pikari''), which he made up when he was younger to make fun of her. He also likes to share stories of their kindergarten days to embarrass Dawn. Despite this, he still cares about her, as shown in ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'', when he became concerned after seeing her become depressed for not making it to the [[Contest Battle]]s of the {{to|Solaceon}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.


Despite being friends with Dawn for a long time, he said in ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'' that she had never noticed he was also interested in [[Pokémon Contest]]s when they were younger. In ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', he stated that he was glad to have become a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] because that way he and Dawn would see each other often in Contests.
Despite being friends with Dawn for a long time, he said in ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'' that she had never noticed he was also interested in Pokémon Contests when they were younger. In ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', he stated that he was glad to have become a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] so he and Dawn would see each other often in Contests.


In ''[[DP180|Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!]]'', Kenny was shown to have developed [[PenguinShipping|a crush]] on Dawn. He challenged {{Ash}} to a [[Pokémon battle]] and stated that if he won, he would like Dawn to go on a {{pkmn|journey}} with him. Though Kenny managed to defeat Ash, Dawn sent a message to him saying that her plans were to cheer Ash on in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] and assuring him that as long as they have the same dream, they would certainly meet again.
In ''[[DP180|Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!]]'', Kenny was revealed to have developed a crush on Dawn. He challenged {{Ash}} to a [[Pokémon battle]] and stated that if he won, he would like Dawn to go on a {{pkmn|journey}} with him. Though Kenny managed to defeat Ash, Dawn sent a message to him, saying that her plans were to cheer Ash on in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. She also assured him that as long as they have the same dream, they would certainly meet again.


==Pokémon==
==Pokémon==
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
This listing is of Kenny's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
This listing is of Kenny's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Empoleon}} is Kenny's main Pokémon. It is Kenny's starter Pokémon, and he obtained when it was a {{p|Piplup}}. Empoleon was first seen as a {{p|Prinplup}} in ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters]]''.}}  
|desc={{p|Empoleon}} is Kenny's main Pokémon. It is Kenny's [[first partner Pokémon]], and he obtained it when it was a {{p|Piplup}}. Empoleon was first seen as a {{p|Prinplup}} in ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters]]''.}}  


{{TrainerPoké
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|vajp=
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Kenny uses his {{p|Alakazam}} in the first round of the Floaroma Pokémon Contest in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]''. It made a wonderful performance using its moves, which helped Kenny get through to the next round.
|desc=Kenny uses his {{p|Alakazam}} in the first round of the {{to|Floaroma}} [[Pokémon Contest]] in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]''. It made a wonderful performance using its [[move]]s, which helped Kenny get through to the next round.


Alakazam's known moves are {{m|Light Screen}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Teleport}} and {{m|Hidden Power}}.}}
Alakazam's known moves are {{m|Light Screen}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Teleport}}, and {{m|Hidden Power}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=DP060
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|epname=Journey to the Unown!
|vajp=
|vajp=Tomoko Kawakami
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Kenny has a {{p|Breloom}} that appeared in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'' and ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]''. He has used it in battle against [[Ash's Torterra|Ash's Turtwig]] and helped teach it Energy Ball. Kenny then used it again in his appeal at the {{to|Solaceon}} {{pkmn|Contest}} in the following episode.
|desc=Kenny has a {{p|Breloom}} that appeared in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'' and ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]''. He has used it in battle against [[Ash's Torterra|Ash's Turtwig]] and helped teach him Energy Ball. Kenny then used it again in his appeal at the {{to|Solaceon}} {{pkmn|Contest}} in the [[DP062|following episode]].


Breloom's known moves are {{m|Stun Spore}}, {{m|Mach Punch}} and {{m|Energy Ball}}.}}
Breloom's known moves are {{m|Stun Spore}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}, and {{m|Energy Ball}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epname=Last Call, First Round!
|desc=Kenny's {{p|Floatzel}} first appeared in ''[[DP174|Last Call, First Round!]]'' as he used him for the [[appeal]]s round in the Grand Festival with his Empoleon. During the performance Floatzel was overpowered by Empoleon's {{m|Flash Cannon}} and was sent flying backwards, causing Kenny to be eliminated from the tournament. In ''[[DP180|Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!]]'', he was training with Kenny before Team Rocket tried to steal him.
|desc=Kenny's {{p|Floatzel}} first appeared in ''[[DP174|Last Call, First Round!]]'' as he used him for the [[appeal]]s round in the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] with his {{TP|Kenny|Empoleon}}. During the performance, Floatzel was overpowered by Empoleon's {{m|Flash Cannon}} and was sent flying backward, causing Kenny to be eliminated from the tournament.


Floatzel's known moves are {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{m|Whirlpool}} and {{m|Razor Wind}}.}}
In ''[[DP180|Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!]]'', he was training with Kenny before {{TRT}} tried to steal him.
 
Floatzel's known moves are {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{m|Whirlpool}}, and {{m|Razor Wind}}.}}


==Contests==
==Contests==
[[File:Sandalstraw Ribbon.png|thumb|230px|The Sandalstraw Ribbon]]
[[File:Sandalstraw Ribbon.png|thumb|250px|The Sandalstraw Ribbon]]
===Sinnoh Ribbons===
===Sinnoh Ribbons===
This listing is of the [[Ribbon]]s Kenny has obtained in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]:
This listing is of the [[Ribbon]]s Kenny has obtained in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]:
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===Grand Festival ranking===
===Grand Festival ranking===
Kenny has competed in the following [[Grand Festival]]s:
Kenny has competed in the following [[Grand Festival]] tournaments:
* [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] - Appeal Round (''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'')
* [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] - Appeal Round (''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'')


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==Voice actors==
==Voice actors==
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{{vatable|color={{TCG Stadium color light}}|bordercolor={{TCG Stadium color dark}}
|ja=三田ゆう子 ''[[Yūko Mita]]''
|ja=三田ゆう子 ''[[Yuko Mita]]''
|en=[[Rhonda Krempa]] ([[DP026]]-[[DP161]])<br>[[Erica Schroeder|Bella Hudson]] ([[DP174]]-present)
|en=[[Rhonda Krempa]] ([[DP026]]-[[DP161]])<br>[[Erica Schroeder|Bella Hudson]] ([[DP174]]-[[DP180]])
|cs=Michal Holán
|cs=Michal Holán
|fi=Petrus Kähkönen ([[DP026]]-[[DP061]])<br>Katja Sirkiä ([[DP122]]-[[DP123]], [[DP174]])<br>Ilkka Villi ([[DP180]])
|fi=Petrus Kähkönen ([[DP026]]-[[DP061]])<br>Katja Sirkiä ([[DP122]]-[[DP123]], [[DP174]])<br>Ilkka Villi ([[DP180]])
|fr_eu=Ioanna Gkizas
|fr_eu=Carole Baillien ([[DP026]]-[[DP027]])<br>Grégory Praet ([[DP060]]-[[DP061]])<br>Ioanna Gkizas ([[DP122]]-[[DP180]])<br>Fabienne Loriaux (young; [[DP161]])
|it=Federico Zanandrea
|it=Federico Zanandrea
|es_eu=Chelo Vivares<br>Pilar Martín (young; [[DP161]])
|es_eu=Chelo Vivares<br>Pilar Martín (young; [[DP161]])
|es_la=Javier Olguín ([[DP026]]-[[DP027]], [[DP174]]-[[DP180]])<br>Xóchitl Ugarte ([[DP060]]-[[DP061]])<br>Bruno Coronel ([[DP122]]-[[DP123]])
|es_la=Javier Olguín ([[DP026]]-[[DP027]], [[DP174]]-[[DP180]])<br>Xóchitl Ugarte ([[DP060]]-[[DP061]])<br>Bruno Coronel ([[DP122]]-[[DP123]])
|pt_br=Daniel Figueira ([[DP026]]-[[DP061]])<br>Pedro Alcântara ([[DP122]]-[[DP123]], [[DP174]]-present)<br>Unknown voice actor ([[DP161]])
|pt_br=Daniel Figueira ([[DP026]]-[[DP061]])<br>Pedro Alcântara ([[DP122]]-[[DP123]], [[DP174]]-present)<br>Vyni Takahashi (young; [[DP161]])
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|pl=Krzysztof Cybiński ([[DP026]]-[[DP027]], [[DP174]]-present)<br/>Maciej Musiał ([[DP060]]-[[DP061]])<br/>Anna Sztejner ([[DP122]]-[[DP123]])<br>Mateusz Narloch (young;  [[DP161]])
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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|Possibly from 金剛 ''kongo'', diamond.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
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|English
|English, German,<br>Italian, Spanish
|Kenny
|Kenny
|Similar to ''Kengo''.
|Similar to ''Kengo''.
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||{{tt|French|European}}
||{{tt|French|European}}
|Kenny/Gilles{{tt|*|DP122-present}}
|Kenny<br>Gilles{{tt|*|DP122-present}}
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|Same as English.<br>&nbsp;
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* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Kenny}}
* [[a:Category:Kenny|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
* [[a:Category:Kenny|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
{{Animecharacters|TCG Stadium}}<br>
 
{{Animecharacters|TCG Stadium|normal}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}


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[[Category:Coordinators]]
[[Category:Coordinators]]


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Kenny
ケンゴ Kengo
Kenny Sinnoh.png
Kenny
Gender Male
Eye color Black
Hair color Dark Auburn
Hometown Twinleaf Town
Region Sinnoh
Trainer class Coordinator
Animated debut Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!
English voice actor Rhonda Krempa
(DP026-DP161)
Bella Hudson
(DP174-DP180)
Japanese voice actor Yuko Mita

Kenny (Japanese: ケンゴ Kengo) is a recurring character in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl. He is a Pokémon Coordinator from Twinleaf Town and a childhood friend of Dawn and Leona. He and Dawn have since become rivals.

History

Kenny first appeared in Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!, where it was revealed that he had lost to Zoey in the final round of his very first Pokémon Contest. He told Dawn's friends several embarrassing stories involving her, which made her angry and caused her to challenge him to a battle, but Kenny ignored her for a battle against Ash and his Pikachu. During his battle with Ash, Kenny used the moves of his Prinplup uniquely, typical of a Coordinator. He blocked Pikachu's Thunderbolt with ease and left everyone impressed, including James and Meowth, who were watching all the action from a bush. The battle was interrupted by Team Rocket and their attempt to steal Prinplup, but their plans were thwarted thanks to Dawn's Piplup.

Kenny and Leona in their childhood

In Settling a Not-So-Old Score!, Kenny competed in the Floaroma Contest. In the Performance Stage, he used his Alakazam to deliver a performance reminiscent of a magic show, impressing the Contest Judges who placed him among the contestants advancing to the Battle Stage. There, he quickly made his way to the finals, where he found himself up against Dawn. The two fought a hard battle, but when the time ran out, Dawn was declared the winner. Before bidding farewell to her, Kenny said he was happy to have become a Pokémon Coordinator because that way he and Dawn would battle again.

He made a brief appearance on television in Throwing the Track Switch, where he was seen winning the Sage Town Pokémon Contest with his Prinplup. This victory gave Kenny his second Ribbon.

In Journey to the Unown!, Kenny was revealed to own a Breloom. He was invited by Ash to finish the battle they started in Floaroma Town, but declined the offer saying he was going to see Dialga and Palkia. He decided to battle Ash at the Solaceon Ruins, right in front of the Legendary Pokémon statues. Using his Breloom against Ash's Turtwig, Kenny was glad the damage was being kept to a minimum, since it was a battle between two Grass-type Pokémon. He was more focused on showing off the attacks of his Pokémon, just like Dawn anticipated. Ash was struck by a move in particular, Energy Ball, and asked Kenny to teach the attack to his Turtwig. Kenny said he would only do so if he was defeated. Ash agreed, but their battle was interrupted once again when the stairs where Dawn was sitting on began to lift and they had to run to help her. They all ended up inside the Solaceon Ruins, where Kenny became frightened by the illusions caused by the resident Unown. After hearing from Ash that a Trainer must remain calm to pass confidence to their Pokémon, Kenny pulled himself together and began looking for Dawn. While searching for her, he used his Prinplup and Breloom to snap the Unown that kept appearing along the way out of their confusion. Eventually, he found her, and after seeing Piplup convincing the Unown to bring everything back to normal, he left the ruins along with Dawn and the others. Upon leaving, Ash asked him about their battle, to which Kenny replied agreeing to teach Turtwig Energy Ball as long as Ash did not tell Dawn how scared he was at the ruins.

Kenny and Dawn

In Team Shocker!, Kenny was seen helping Ash teach Turtwig the move Energy Ball. Later, he participated in the Solaceon Town Pokémon Contest. Using Breloom for the appeals, Kenny impressed the judges enough for them to grant him a place in the second round. He then used Prinplup in the Battle Stage, and the Penguin Pokémon quickly advanced him to the finals, where he faced Jessilina. Kenny was determined to win, but Jessilina managed to use his techniques to benefit her Pokémon and this led Kenny to a defeat.

Kenny made short cameos in Pruning a Passel of Pals! and Strategy with a Smile!, watching the Wallace Cup on TV. He then made a cameo in A Breed Stampede!, appearing in Marian's news report about Coordinators alongside Nando.

Kenny and Jasmine

His next appearance was in Stopped in the Name of Love!, where he, along with Barry, revealed that they are best friends, despite having recently met. He also helped search for Piplup when the Water-type Pokémon ran away from Dawn.

In Old Rivals, New Tricks!, he entered the Sandalstraw Contest in hopes of getting his fourth Ribbon. He declared war against Dawn and said he would complete the requirement for the Grand Festival before her. He used his Machoke in the Appeals Round, and the unique performance given by the Superpower Pokémon easily put him in the second round. Using his reliable Prinplup, he made it to the finals, where he found himself up against Dawn once again. After turning the battle into a ping-pong match, Kenny was able to defeat Dawn and her Ambipom, thus winning the Contest.

Kenny entered the Sinnoh Grand Festival in Last Call — First Round!, where it was revealed that his Prinplup had evolved into an Empoleon. During the Appeals Round, he used Empoleon alongside his Floatzel, and while the appeal started well, the Emperor Pokémon's Flash Cannon proved to be too powerful and Floatzel was sent flying. As a result, Kenny didn't make it past the round, leading to an early exit from the competition. Upset about his loss, Kenny decided not to remain for the rest of the Grand Festival, and after bidding farewell to Dawn and her friends, Kenny left Lake Valor to begin his training anew. He made a brief cameo in A Grand Fight for Winning!, watching Dawn and Zoey compete in the finals.

In Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!, Kenny was seen doing some training with Jasmine, the Olivine City Gym Leader. He also challenged Ash to a Pokémon battle, and told Dawn he wanted her to travel with him if he won. Using his Empoleon against Ash's Buizel, he was able to win the battle. After that, he told Dawn he would be waiting for her at the city's lighthouse. Dawn didn't show up at the lighthouse, but instead sent him a letter assuring him that as long as they share the dream of becoming Top Coordinators they will meet again. Kenny then set off on his new journey.

He made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Character

Kenny teasing Dawn

As a childhood friend of Dawn, Kenny likes to tease her. He often calls her by her nickname, Dee Dee (Japanese: ピカリ Pikari), which he made up when he was younger to make fun of her. He also likes to share stories of their kindergarten days to embarrass Dawn. Despite this, he still cares about her, as shown in Team Shocker!, when he became concerned after seeing her become depressed for not making it to the Contest Battles of the Solaceon Contest.

Despite being friends with Dawn for a long time, he said in Getting the Pre-Contest Titters! that she had never noticed he was also interested in Pokémon Contests when they were younger. In Settling a Not-So-Old Score!, he stated that he was glad to have become a Pokémon Coordinator so he and Dawn would see each other often in Contests.

In Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!, Kenny was revealed to have developed a crush on Dawn. He challenged Ash to a Pokémon battle and stated that if he won, he would like Dawn to go on a journey with him. Though Kenny managed to defeat Ash, Dawn sent a message to him, saying that her plans were to cheer Ash on in the Lily of the Valley Conference. She also assured him that as long as they have the same dream, they would certainly meet again.

Pokémon

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Piplup → Prinplup → Empoleon
Kenny's Empoleon
Debut Getting the Pre-Contest Titters
Voice actors
Japanese Katsuyuki Konishi
English Bill Rogers
Main article: Kenny's Empoleon

Empoleon is Kenny's main Pokémon. It is Kenny's first partner Pokémon, and he obtained it when it was a Piplup. Empoleon was first seen as a Prinplup in Getting the Pre-Contest Titters.

Alakazam
Kenny's Alakazam
Debut Settling a Not-So-Old Score!
Voice actors
Japanese
English Bill Rogers

Kenny uses his Alakazam in the first round of the Floaroma Pokémon Contest in Settling a Not-So-Old Score!. It made a wonderful performance using its moves, which helped Kenny get through to the next round.

Alakazam's known moves are Light Screen, Shadow Ball, Teleport, and Hidden Power.

Breloom
Kenny's Breloom
Debut Journey to the Unown!
Voice actors
Japanese Tomoko Kawakami
English Bill Rogers

Kenny has a Breloom that appeared in Journey to the Unown! and Team Shocker!. He has used it in battle against Ash's Turtwig and helped teach him Energy Ball. Kenny then used it again in his appeal at the Solaceon Contest in the following episode.

Breloom's known moves are Stun Spore, Mach Punch, and Energy Ball.

Machoke
Kenny's Machoke
Debut Old Rivals, New Tricks!
Voice actors
Japanese
English Tom Wayland

Machoke was used in the Performance Stage of the Sandalstraw Contest in Old Rivals, New Tricks!, during which its toughness was showcased to great results. The Fighting-type Pokémon began its performance by using Focus Energy to show off its muscles and then used Strength to lift a barbell three times heavier than its own weight. To finish, Kenny leaped up onto the barbell and posed while Machoke continued to hold it up, leaving the judges very impressed. The presentation secured Kenny a spot in the Battle Stage.

Machoke's known moves are Focus Energy and Strength.

Floatzel ♂
Kenny's Floatzel

Kenny's Floatzel first appeared in Last Call, First Round! as he used him for the appeals round in the Sinnoh Grand Festival with his Empoleon. During the performance, Floatzel was overpowered by Empoleon's Flash Cannon and was sent flying backward, causing Kenny to be eliminated from the tournament.

In Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!, he was training with Kenny before Team Rocket tried to steal him.

Floatzel's known moves are Aqua Jet, Whirlpool, and Razor Wind.

Contests

The Sandalstraw Ribbon

Sinnoh Ribbons

This listing is of the Ribbons Kenny has obtained in the Sinnoh region:

Grand Festival ranking

Kenny has competed in the following Grand Festival tournaments:

Other achievements

Kenny has competed in the following Pokémon Contests:

Outfits

  • Kenny's outfit in usual Contests

    Kenny's outfit in usual Contests

  • Kenny's outfit in the Grand Festival

    Kenny's outfit in the Grand Festival

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 三田ゆう子 Yuko Mita
English Rhonda Krempa (DP026-DP161)
Bella Hudson (DP174-DP180)
Czech Michal Holán
Finnish Petrus Kähkönen (DP026-DP061)
Katja Sirkiä (DP122-DP123, DP174)
Ilkka Villi (DP180)
European French Carole Baillien (DP026-DP027)
Grégory Praet (DP060-DP061)
Ioanna Gkizas (DP122-DP180)
Fabienne Loriaux (young; DP161)
Italian Federico Zanandrea
Polish Krzysztof Cybiński (DP026-DP027, DP174-present)
Maciej Musiał (DP060-DP061)
Anna Sztejner (DP122-DP123)
Mateusz Narloch (young; DP161)
Brazilian Portuguese Daniel Figueira (DP026-DP061)
Pedro Alcântara (DP122-DP123, DP174-present)
Vyni Takahashi (young; DP161)
Spanish Latin America Javier Olguín (DP026-DP027, DP174-DP180)
Xóchitl Ugarte (DP060-DP061)
Bruno Coronel (DP122-DP123)
Spain Chelo Vivares
Pilar Martín (young; DP161)


Trivia

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ケンゴ Kengo Possibly from 金剛 kongo, diamond.
English, German,
Italian, Spanish 		Kenny Similar to Kengo.
French Kenny
Gilles* 		Same as English.
 
Korean 건오 Geon'o From the name 健五 Kengo.
Chinese (Taiwan) 健悟 Jiànwù From the name 健悟 Kengo.
Russian Кенни Kenni Transliteration of his English name.


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