Mother

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Mom おかあさん Mom
Art from Gold, Silver, and Crystal
Gender	Female
Hometown	Pallet Town, New Bark Town, Littleroot Town, Twinleaf Town, Nuvema Town, Aspertia City, Chicole Village, Pokémon HQ Lab
Region	Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Almia, Orre
Relatives	All player characters, Norman (husband)RSE, Jovi (daughter)XD, husband (I, IV), daughter (Ranger 2)
Generation	I, II, III, IV, V
Games	Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Game animation debut	Pokémon Origins
Animated counterpart	Delia Ketchum, Caroline, Johanna
Counterpart debut	Pokémon - I Choose You!

The player's mom (Japanese: おかあさん mother) is a character in every main series Pokémon game. Although different each time, she will always be the one to see her child off on his or her journey with his or her starter Pokémon.

In the games

In the games, when players speaks to their mother, she will heal the party, except in Johto, in which the player must instead use the healing machine in Professor Elm's lab. The player's mother may also do several other things specific to the game. When the player is setting off on his or her journey as a Pokémon Trainer, the player's mother will typically give him/her the Running Shoes as a gift, either in person or via a messenger, reading the provided instructions as well.

Kanto

This mother is the mother of Red or Leaf. In Generation I and FireRed and LeafGreen, at the beginning of the games, she will inform the player that Professor Oak wants to see the player. After that, she will heal the player's Pokémon when talked to. This same mother also appears in Generation II and HeartGold and SoulSilver, telling the player how worried she is about Red, her son, but also how proud she is of him.

Sprites

Overworld sprite from Generation I	Overworld sprite from Generation II	Overworld sprite from Generation III	Overworld sprite from Generation IV

Quotes

Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow

• If talked to

"Right. All boys leave home someday. It said so on TV. Prof.Oak, next door, is looking for you.

• If talked to after receiving starter

"<player>, if you drive your Pokémon too hard, they'll dislike you. You should take a rest. <heals party> Oh good! You and your Pokémon are looking great! Take care now!"

Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal

• First time

"Hi! Red's been away for a long time. He hasn't called either, so I have no idea where he is or what he's been doing. They say that no word is proof that he's doing fine, but I do worry about him."

• Subsequent times

"I worry about Red getting hurt or sick, but he's a boy. I'm proud that he is doing what he wants to do."

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

• If talked to

"...Right. All boys leave home someday/girls dream of traveling, It said so on TV. Oh, yes. Prof. Oak, next door, was looking for you.

• If talked to after receiving starter

"<player>! You should take a quick rest. <heals party> Oh, good! You and your Pokémon are looking great. Take care now!"

• If whited out without visiting Pokémon Center

"<player>! Welcome home. It sounds like you had quite an experience. Maybe you should take a quick rest. <heals party> Oh, good! You and your Pokémon are looking great. I just heard from Prof. Oak. He said that Pokémon's energy is measured in HP. If your Pokémon lose their HP, you can restore them at any Pokémon Center. If you're going to travel far away, the smart Trainer stocks up on Potions at the Pokémon Mart. Make me proud, honey! Take care!"

• Letter attached to pair of Running Shoes

"Dear <player>,
Here is a pair of Running Shoes for my beloved challenger. Remember, I'll always cheer for you! Don't ever give up!
From Mom"

Johto

This mother is the mother of Ethan, Kris, or Lyra. In Generation II and HeartGold and SoulSilver, the player's mother informs them that the Pokégear has returned from the repair shop. In Generation II, she then helps set the day of the week. She will save the player's money, so that a quarter of the money won from each battle is automatically sent to her, and money can be deposited and withdrawn from her. She occasionally buys decorations^GSC, damage-reducing Berries^HGSS or other items (listed below) with the player's money, then apologizes for spending the money she is saving. Her cooking specialty is the Cinnabar Volcano Burger.

Sprites

Overworld sprite from Generation II	Overworld sprite from Generation IV

Items purchased

Once only

The player's mother will buy these items when savings reach a certain amount. These items can only be obtained once, except the Super Potion which can be obtained twice.

Item		Location	Games

Unlimited times

These items are bought in groups of 5 as the savings increase. These items can be obtained an unlimited number of times.

Item		Location	Games

Quotes

Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal

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New Bark Town

"Oh, <player>...! Our neighboor, Prof.Elm, was looking for you. He said he wanted you to do something for him. Oh! I almost forgot! Your Pokémon Gear is back from the repair shop. Here you go! <gives Pokégear> Pokémon Gear, or just Pokégear. It is essential if you want to be a good trainer. Oh, the day of the week isn't set. You mustn't forget that! What day is it? <chosen day>, is it? Is it Daylight Saving time now? <current time> DST, is that ok? Come home to adjust your clock for Daylight Saving Time. By the way, do you know how to use the Phone?"

Yes

"Don't you just turn the Pokégear on and select the Phone icon? Phone numbers are stored in memory. Just choose a name you want to call. Gee, isn't that convenient?"

No

"I'll read the instructions. Turn the Pokégear on and select the Phone icon. Phone numbers are stored in memory. Just choose a name you want to call. Gee, isn't that convenient?"

• If talked to again

"Prof. Elm is waiting for you. Hurry up, baby!"

• After getting starter

"So, what was Prof. Elm's errand? ... That does sound challenging. But, you should be proud that people rely on you."

• After giving Egg to Elm

"Wow, that's a cute Pokémon. Where did you get it? ... So, you're leaving on an adventure... OK! I'll help too. But what I can do for you? I know! I'll save money for you! On a long journey, money's important. Do you want me to save your money?"

Pokégear

• When called while on Elm's errand

"Hello? Oh, hi, <player>! You're on a big mission for Prof.Elm? Be good!"

• After giving Egg to Elm

"Hi, <player>! If you're done with your errand come on home, dear."

• When called

"Hello? Oh, hi, <player>! Working hard? <place comment> By the way, you've saved up $<amount>. Do you want to keep on saving?/Want to start saving again?/Oh, <player>, you're not saving any money. Would you like to save?/It's important to save your money."

Yes

"OK. I'll save your money. <player>, keep it up! I'm rooting for you, baby!"

No

"OK. I won't save your money. <player>, keep it up! I'm rooting for you, baby!"

• Place comment

New Bark Town

"What? You're in New Bark Town? Come to see your Mom sometime!"

Cherrygrove City

"You're visiting Cherrygrove City? How about coming home for a bit?"

Violet City

"Oh, so you're in Violet City... Isn't that where Sprout Tower is? Did you go take a look?"

Azalea Town

"Oh, so you're in Azalea Town... Isn't that where Slowpoke Well is? Did you go take a look?"

Goldenrod City

"Oh, so you're in Goldenrod City... Isn't that where Radio Tower is? Did you go take a look?"

Cities past Ecruteak and places past Route 27

"Really, you're in <place>? I've never gone there. That's kind of neat, <player>."

Any non-city Johto place and Kanto Routes 26 and 27

"Wow, you're in <place>? Good luck on your Pokémon quest!"

Misc (such as Ilex Forest, Sprout Tower or inside a building)

"That sounds really tough. But, <player>, I know you're really determined. You'll be OK, right?

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

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New Bark Town

"Hi, <player>! You're finally awake. Your friend Ethan/Lyra was just here. He/she was playing hide-and-seek with his/her Marill. Oh, I almost forgot! Our acquaintance, Professor Elm, was looking for you. He said he had a favor to ask of you. You know where the lab is, right? It's right next door to us. By the way, do you have everything you need to go out? Here, use this Bag to carry things... This is your Trainer Card... Here you can save a record of your progress... These are also rather helpful... Just try touching the buttons, and you'll know what to do in no time."

• If talked to again

"Professor Elm has been waiting for you, dear. Please, go and help him."

• After receiving starter

"Oh! <player>! That's a cute Pokémon you have. Professor Elm must have given it to you? Oh, Professor Elm has a task for you, you say? What kind of task? ... I see. That sounds a little difficult. But when someone takes that kind of request of you, it must be important! Oh, that's right! I completely forgot! Your Pokégear came back from the repair shop! Here you go! The Pokémon Gear... or Pokégear, as it's often called, is what every Trainer should have. Guess what? You can use the Pokégear to make a phone call, too. Do you remember how?"

Yes

"Just power on the Pokégear and touch the telephone button, OK? The names of people you can call are automatically registered. Just select one to give him or her a call. Wow, I can't believe it's so easy to make a phone call!"

No

"Select the Pokégear button on the Touch Screen. Then select the telephone button. The names of people you can call are automatically registered. Just select one to give him or her a call. Wow, I can't believe it's so easy to make a phone call!"

• If talked to again

What's wrong? Did you forget how to get to Mr. Pokémon's house? Go north on Route 30. Take care, dear."

• After giving Egg to Elm

"... So, you're leaving on an adventure... OK! I'll help, too. But what I can do for you? I know! Every time you receive prize money, I'll save some of it for you. On a long journey, money's important. Do you want me to save your money for you?"

Yes

"Ok, I'll take care of your money. Be careful out there. Pokémon are your friends. When you work as a team, you can accomplish anything! Now, go on!"

No

"Ok, but be careful out there. Pokémon are your friends. When you work as a team, you can accomplish anything! Now, go on!"

"Hi! Welcome home! You're doing fine, I see. I've kept your room tidy and clean. Or... Is this about your money?"

Withdraw

"Oh! You have no money saved."

Deposit

"Just do what you can."

Pokégear

• When called while on Elm's errand

"Hello? Oh, hi, <player>! So, how goes the errand you're helping Professor Elm with? I know you're determined. You'll be OK!"

• When called on a route

"Hello? Oh, hi, <player>! Working hard? That sounds really tough. But, <player>, I know you're reallly determined. You'll be OK, right? Oh, <player>, you're not saving any money. Would you like to save/It's important to save your money OK. I'll save your money./OK. I won't save your money.. <player>, keep it up! I'm rooting for you, baby!"

• When called in city

"Hello? Oh, hi, <player>! <place's comment> Oh, <player>, you're not saving any money. Would you like to save/It's important to save your money OK. I'll save your money./OK. I won't save your money.. <player>, keep it up! I'm rooting for you, baby!

New Bark Town

"Working hard? What's going on? How are you getting along with your Pokémon? You know, I've found that if you're affectionate to your Pokémon, they respond in kind."

Cherrygrove City

"Working hard? You're visiting Cherrygrove City? You know, you're pretty close... How about coming home for a bit?"

Violet City

"Working hard? Oh, so you're in Violet City... Isn't that where Sprout Tower is? Did you go take a look?"

Goldenrod City

"Working hard? Oh, so you're in Goldenrod City... Isn't that where the Radio Tower is? Did you go take a look?"

Dark Cave, Ilex Forest, Sprout Tower, Ruins of Alph, etc.

"Working hard? Wow, you're in <name>? Good look on your Pokémon quest!/Well, as your mom, I know you're doing your best wherever you go!"

Inside a plain building

"You sound happy! I feel so much better!"

Hoenn

This mother is the mother of Brendan or May and the wife of Norman. In Generation III, the player's mother helps the player move in, and instructs them to set the time on the clock upstairs and to make sure that everything is on their desk. When the player comes back downstairs, she will say that the player's father is on TV; however, the player just missed him.

When the player defeats Norman, she will give an Amulet Coin as a reward.

After the player has entered the Hall of Fame, a news report will be on TV. It will announce that a Pokémon is roaming the Hoenn region, which will be either Latias^S, Latios^R, or it will not distinguish which of the eon duo is the roaming Pokémon^E, due to static interference. In Emerald, the player's mother will ask if the news report was either about a red creature (Latias) or a blue creature (Latios). The one chosen will then roam Hoenn.

Sprites

Overworld sprite from Generation III

Quotes

"<Player>, we're here, honey! It must be tiring riding with our things in the moving truck. Well, this is Littleroot Town. How do you like it? This is our new home! It has a quaint feel, but it seems to be an easy place to live, don't you think? And, you get your own room, <player>! Let's go inside."

"See, <player>? Isn't it nice in here, too? The mover's Pokémon do all the work of moving us in and cleaning up after. This is so convenient! <Player>, your room is upstairs. Go check it out, dear! Dad bought you a new clock to mark our move here. Don't forget to set it!"

"<Player>, how do you like your new room? Good! Everything's put away neatly! They finished moving everything in downstairs, too. Pokémon movers are so convenient! Oh, you should make sure that everything's all there on your desk."

"Oh! <Player>, <player>! Quick! Come quickly! Look, it's Petalburg Gym! Maybe Dad will be on! Oh… It's over. I think Dad was on, but we missed him. Too bad. Oh, yes. One of Dad's friends lives in town. Prof. Birch is his name. He lives right next door, so you should go over and introduce yourself."

"<Player>! <Player>! Did you introduce yourself to Prof. Birch? Oh! What an adorable Pokémon! You got it from Prof. Birch. How nice! You're your father's child, all right. You look good together with Pokémon! Here, honey! If you're going out on an adventure, wear these Running Shoes. They'll put a zip in your step! To think that you have your very own Pokémon now… Your father will be overjoyed. …But please be careful. If anything happens, you can come home. Go on, go get them, honey!"

Items given

Item		Location	Games
	Running Shoes	Given to the player before leaving on the journey	R  S  E
	Amulet Coin	Given to the player after defeating Norman	R  S  E

Sinnoh

Main article: Johanna

Johanna is the mother of Lucas or Dawn. In Generation IV, the player's mother takes on an active lifestyle, competing in Pokémon Super Contests in Hearthome City at times. She gives the player a tuxedo or a dress when they meet at the Super Contest Hall. She also gives the player a Journal at the beginning of the game.

Sprites

Overworld sprite from Generation IV

Items given

Item		Location	Games
	Running Shoes	Given to the player before leaving on the journey	D  P  Pt
	Journal	Given to the player before leaving on the journey	D  P  Pt

Unova

Nuvema Town

This mother is the mother of Hilbert or Hilda. She lives in Nuvema Town, and she met her husband while he was on his own Pokémon journey. Apparently she was once a Trainer and had a journey of her own.

She mostly stays at home but leaves at one point to deliver the Running Shoes. Looker dresses up as her in the player's house after the defeat of Team Plasma.

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, much like Red's mother in Generation II and IV, she still resides in the same house and tells the player that her son/daughter is out in another region looking for N.

If Memory Link has been activated, she will refer to her son/daughter by the player's name from the game the input friend code is from. Otherwise, she will not refer to them by a name, but rather as her child.

Sprites

	File:Mom Unova OD.png
Mom's Xtransceiver sprite from Black and White	Overworld sprite from Generation V

Items given

Item		Location	Games
	Running Shoes	Given to the player at Route 2	B  W

Aspertia City

This mother is the mother of Nate or Rosa. She lives in Aspertia City, and is an old friend of Professor Juniper. She is fairly knowledgeable about the various locations in Unova, and used to work as a Pokémon Center receptionist. The Pokémon Centers she is implied to have worked in are located in Nimbasa City and Mistralton City.

Sprites

Mom's Xtransceiver sprite from Black 2 and White 2	Overworld sprite from Black 2 and White 2	Concept art from Black 2 and White 2

Quotes

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In Aspertia City

• Talking to Professor Juniper:

"Oh, hi! Why, Aurea Juniper! It's been far too long! What can I do for you? ... Wow! A Pokédex... For my child? Why, that's great! I think a journey would be a wonderful experience! What now? She's already here? Oh, for Pete's sake. You never change. Once you've decided on something, you just start going. OK! Bianca, right? A big, green hat. Got it. OK! No worries!"

• Returning home:

"<player>! I'm home!"

• When the player leaves their room:

"Do you know Professor Juniper? She's a famous Pokémon researcher. Actually, she's an old friend of mine, and she called me today for the first time in ages! This is out of the blue, but, <player>! Do you want to have a Pokémon?"

No: "What?! That's a shock! I'll ask you again."

Yes: "OK! Step one completed! Well then, do you know what a Pokédex is?"

No: "I see... It's an amazing device that automatically records the Pokémon you encounter! Yet another question! You want a Pokédex, right?"

Yes: "I knew you would! Isn't it amazing how it automatically records Pokémon you encounter? Yet another question! You want a Pokédex, right?"

No: "I don't mean to be selfish, but I'd like it if you were a bit more agreeable. Having a Pokédex means travelling around the world! Think about that for a second. So I'll ask you again... You want a Pokédex, right?"

Yes: "OK! Step two completed! <Player>! Your course of action has been set! A girl names Bianca has come here to meet you! She's Professor Juniper's assistant. I was told to simple look for a big, green hat! That's right! You're going to look for Bianca. And then you'll get a Pokédex and a Pokémon to be your partner! Oh! Your Xtransceiver's in your Bag right? Do you know how to open your Bag?"

No: "I'll send you off with these words from "Adventure Rules." "The X Button is vitally important for Trainers." OK! Off with you now! Go look for Bianca, OK!"

Yes: "The girl's name is Bianca. I was told you should look for a big, green hat! She might be lost because this is her first time here. Go look for her!"

• Outside the Pokémon Center:

"Oh! Nice to meet you! You must be Bianca, right? And <player> picked Snivy/Tepig/Oshawott, then? Hee hee. Looking good!"

"Oh! I almost forgot! Here! Take these! They're Running Shoes!"

"A perfect fit! I'll read the instructions for you! "Hold the B Button to run faster than normal. Put on the Running Shoes and race around to your heart's content!" Now, you and Snivy/Tepig/Oshawott can run anywhere you want!"

"That's a good idea! Even if it is a single road to the ocean, having a Town Map is always nice. I mean, if you use a Town Map, you'll know all about what the Unova region is like!"

"Bon voyage! Take Snivy/Tepig/Oshawott and see many different Pokémon and people with your own eyes!"

Xtranceiver

• Greeting

"Oh! You sound full of energy!"

• Prior to choosing what to talk about

"What do you need, dear?"

• When the player hangs up

"OK! Take care of yourself!"

• General talk

"There are many different Pokémon, and even the same kind of Pokémon have individuals with comepletely different Natures! I wonder what kind of Pokémon is a perfect match for you."

• Virbank City

"Hi! It's your mom! Where are you right now? Wow, Virbank City! There's a complex there, right? Have you been there yet? The way it looks at night is really quite nice! And you can also train your Pokémon there! You know, your Pokémon can do some things and you can do others. I hope you can all work together and accomplish amazing things!"

• Comments on various places

Aspertia City? What? You're in Aspertia?! Then you should come home! To your own house! Aspertia Gate? Aspertia Gate is really close! What? If you want to rest, you should just come home! Route 19? Route 19 is right outside of Aspertia. I guess you could say it's a valley road. Flocessy Town? You're in Flocessy Town for a spell? Did you visit Alder's house? A long time ago, Alder taught me about Pokémon! Boy, that takes me back! Pledge Grove? Pledge Grove? Oh. The one in Flocessy Town! The marks on that rock just have to have been made by Pokémon! Route 20? Route 20 is a place where you can enjoy the changing of the seasons. My favorite season is fall! You know, the foliage, the colors... Ah... Flocessy Ranch? The ranch! Apparently, when I was little, I rode a Pokémon and everyone got really mad! But I was just a little kid, and I don't remember that at all! Cave of Being? The Cave of Being. Ah, yes, I recall it. I wonder what's in there. Apparently, it's a strange place with nothing inside. Virbank Gate? Virbank Gate, and... Gates are pretty much the same anywhere, wouldn't you say? Virbank City? Virbank City! You went to a music club? Recently, I've been getting into Roxie's band! When I listen to them, I feel so full of energy! Virbank Complex? Virbank Complex? What, are you helping someone work? Still, I sure remember how pretty it looked at night! Pokéstar Studios? Pokéstar Studios! What?! You're going to be in a movie? Well, I'll have to go see it! Oh, a little advice--acting is all about being natural! Castelia City? Castelia City! There's just too much to see there! You might want to participate in the Castelia Harlequin Hunt! That's a great way to see the sights. Other than that... Try exploring on your own! Exploring is one of the most fun things about arriving in a new city! Castelia Sewers? Castelia Sewers. That's just another way to say it's Castelia City's sewer system. I'm sorry I can't help more. I know about it, but I've never been. But, listen! I've heard there's a secret place located at the far end of the sewer! Relic Passage? Relic Passage... As the name suggests, it's an underground passage built long ago. If you pass through it, maybe you'll find out who made it and why! Liberty Garden? Where are you now? In Liberty Garden? Two years ago, it became really famous when a mythical Pokémon was found there! Unity Tower? Unity Tower! If you've traded Pokémon with people from other countries, you should definitely visit! Royal Unova? Juniper's words echo, so it cannot be used Castelia Gate? Castelia Gate, huh? The gap between Castelia City and Route 4 is pretty fun, isn't it? Bridge Gate? A Bridge Gate? All of the gates connected to bridges in the Unova Region are...all...called...Bridge Gates! Route 4? Wow! Route 4! Always a lot going on over there. Things like construction and people finding ruins. Desert Resort? Watch out for sandstorms in the Desert Resort! Some types of Pokémon will take constant damage in them! Route Gate? Route Gate? Hee hee. There are two gates called Route Gates. The first one is off Route 1, and the other is close to the Desert Resort! Relic Castle? The Relic Castle, you say? You'll get buried in sand! You already know this, right? If you run onto pits in this sand, you'll fall through them! Join Avenue? You're in Join Avenue? I think the way stores come and go is romantic, somehow. Nimbasa City? Nimbasa City is the city of entertainment! Working at the Pokémon Center there was sure a lot of fun. Well, now... Big Stadium and Small Court are packed with tough Trainers. There are so many other things to see and do! Enjoy yourself! Gear Station? Gear Station, then? The trains to Anville Town get overlooked more often than you'd expect! If you have time, you should take a ride! Musical Theater Musical Theater! Hee hee hee! I used to go there often, too! I only went to watch, though! The Pokémon look so cute with their accessories and dancing! Anville Town Anville Town! What? Were you a big fan of trains? Still, I understand how you feel. Nimbasa Gate? The Nimbasa Gates, you say? For some odd reason, I like the one on the right! Route 16? Route 16, huh... You sure don't expect to find a forest like that so close to Nimbasa City, do you? I wonder what the Lostlorn Forest is like these days. Lostlorn Forest? Lostlorn Forest? I think it may have been the work of a Pokémon... Route 5? I used to slip out of the Pokémon Center from time to time and go watch the performers on Route 5. While I was there, I met many people, such as a girl who would buy items. Hidden Grotto? A Hidden Grotto…? I have no idea what that is! Honestly, I'm not hiding anything! Driftveil Drawbridge? The Driftveil Drawbridge, eh? I've always wanted to see the bridge opening and closing. Driftveil City? Driftveil City! Recently, hotels have been popping up there like crazy, so I hear. Boy, other than that, I sure don't know much about it! PWT? The Pokémon World Tournament? Oh, so you are in Driftveil. What are you going to do? Did you enter the tournament? I'll be cheering for you on TV! Plasma Frigate? No one can be called Clay Tunnel? Clay Tunnel, huh? I heard Clay kept on digging no matter what. I wonder what it is about digging that is so captivating to some folks. I heard there is someone who loves digging in the Sinnoh region as well. Underground Ruins? What? The Underground Ruins? I've never heard of such a place. Should I go take a peek and see what's going on there? Rock Peak Chamber? What? Rock Peak Chamber? Never heard of it. Should I go have a look and find out what's up with it? Iron Chamber? What? Iron Chamber? You got me. No idea. Should I go have a look and check it out? Route 6? Did you visit the Season Research Lab on Route 6? Also, wasn't there a cave around there? And… Oh, yes. Watch out! You might get fooled by something! Mistralton Cave? Mistralton Cave, huh? Many Trainers go there to catch a Pokémon called Axew! Chargestone Cave? What's this? I'm hearing a buzzing noise. What? Chargestone Cave? Wow! The Xtransceiver works in there? I never knew that! Mistralton City? Mistralton City always makes me think of Skyla! People who had been hurt by the device in her Pokémon Gym would come to the Pokémon Center. Route 7? Route 7 has those raised walkways. If you stop, you fall right off! Also, I seem to remember an unexpected Pokémon popping out of the tall grass. Celestial Tower? The Celestial Tower... A final resting place for Pokémon. I'm sure some kind soul will ring the bell today. Twist Mountain? I'm having a hard time hearing you… Twist Mountain? Oh, now I see! You're in Clay's mountain, then. I've heard you can find Fossils there! Lentimas Town? Lentimas Town is close to Reversal Mountain. It's small, but it has an air of uniqueness that makes it surprisingly popular! Strange House? The Strange House?! Wow, I know that place! It's a mysterious place close to Reversal Mountain. Know where I mean? Hmm. Maybe there are ghosts there… Reversal Mountain? Reversal Mountain! So many Trainers arrived at the Pokémon Center completely wiped out! Be careful, okay? Undella Town? Undella Town, Undella Town. A very rich family used to live there, but it looks like everyone moved. I hear the Marine Tube is totally amazing! Undella Gate? Undella Gate is a vertical gate. The fact that it's not really different from a horizontal gate is one of the great things about gates! Route 13? My impression of Route 13 is that it's rather long! I remember the main route's being hard to find, but it's nice because you can go many places! Lacunosa Town? Lacunosa Town... Oh, my word. What made an impression on me when I visited that town was that it was completely different from day to night. Route 12? Route 12's gently sloping hills roll up and down, up and down. Strolling across them is a nice feeling! Village Bridge? Recently, the Village Bridge has changed a bit, and there are things like tennis courts there. There's no Pokémon Center, though. I haven't really gotten used to it yet. Route 11? Route 11 is just like Route 14. Waterfall time! Opelucid Gate? Opelucid Gate, really? Er... I seem to remember a man who was always eating something by one of those gates. Opelucid City? Opelucid City! That's a great city! I heard that the mayor, Drayden, can teach an amazing Dragon-type move! Route 9? Route 9, huh. The toughs that hang out there might challenge you to a Pokémon battle. But you're a tough Trainer yourself, so that works out great for you! Shopping Mall? A Shopping Mall? Hm. Now, I wonder why the first thing that came to mind was the storeroom! Route 14? You're on Route 14? Then...use Waterfall, right?! Abundant Shrine? Now, hm, the Abundant Shrine? The shrine honors the weather Pokémon that is said to watch over harvests... Undella Bay? Undella Bay is a famous place to dive! And, on the bottom of the sea... Well, you should see for yourself! Abyssal Ruins? The Abyssal Ruins! A mysterious, ancient script! And if you solve its secret, please tell me what it is! Seaside Cave? The Seaside Cave, so, so, so... At some point, waves, wind, and Pokémon made that cave in that giant rock. Marine Tube? Wow, the Marine Tube! It was just finished recently, I think! It's like a walk-through aquarium! I really want to go see it! Route 21? I guess you could say Route 21 is very rocky. It's like a maze. You might find it surprisingly hard to make progress! Humilau City? Oh my! You're in Humilau City? That's the nicest of all the resort areas in the Unova region! I was only at the Pokémon Center in that town for a short while. Route 22? Route 22 is very lush and green. So that could well indicate that you'll find many different Pokémon there. Giant Chasm? The Giant Chasm? Where is that? Where the meteor fell? What? Is that not it? I think I heard something like that from Professor Juniper once, though... Route 23? Route 23, huh... It's the last great natural area in the Unova region. Apparently, the path is so steep and dangerous that some people go on and on about it. Victory Road? Victory Road! The road that puts you to the test! You'll be fine! You've got Pokémon by your side! Pokémon League? The Pokémon League! Oh, my goodness! So, you just have to challenge the Elite Four, and then... Believe in your Pokémon and move forward! N's Castle? Pardon me? Where? N's Castle? I'm sorry... I've never heard of it. Tubeline Bridge? Did you feel the vibrations of the Tubeline Bridge on the bottom of your feet? It feels like those vibrations give you energy. I just love that feeling! Route 8? Route 8's puddles freeze in winter. I liked how you could slide on them, but it was a bit hard to make forward progress! Moor of Icirrus? Moor of Icirrus... Moor of Icirrus... What is it? I've heard of it, but I've never been there... Icirrus City? Icirrus City, huh... The way the seasons change there is nice. I particularly like how it looks in winter. Dragonspiral Tower? Dragonspiral Tower! Wow! You can go inside? Isn't that the place where they say the legendary Pokémon is resting? Marvelous Bridge? The Marvelous Bridge has a futuristic design. But I've heard rumors of a ghost there... Route 15? Wow, Route 15... The highlight is the Poké Transfer Lab. And I think there was a lady there who would trade Pokémon. Hmm... Could I have misremembered? Poké Transfer Lab? The Poké Transfer Lab! Helping Professor Park is a lot of fun, isn't it? Black Gate? Black Gate! Pass on through, pass on through to the expansive Black City! So... Yeah... There isn't a ton to say about gates. White Gate? White Gate! Pass on through, pass on through to the expansive White Forest! So... Yeah... There isn't a ton to say about gates. Black City? Black City, huh? I wonder how it has changed. White Forest? White Forest, huh? I wonder how it has changed. Black Tower? The Black Tower! The so-called Unova's Challenge! How far can you get? With those Pokémon at your side, I'm sure you won't have any trouble! White Treehollow? The White Treehollow! The so-called Unova's Challenge! How far can you get? With those Pokémon at your side, I'm sure you won't have any trouble! Entralink? Juniper's words echo, so it cannot be used Skyarrow Bridge? The Skyarrow Bridge is sure amazing. When I saw that the first time... That's right, saw it, not crossed it. I guess at the time I was just astonished. Pinwheel Forest? Bug-type Pokémon can be found all over Pinwheel Forest. By the way, it never bugs me to see Bug-type Pokémon! Nacrene City? I really like Nacrene City's warehouses, especially Café Warehouse! But, actually, the place you absolutely must visit is the Nacrene Museum. Nacrene Gate? Nacrene Gate is a very gate-y gate! Unless you're super obsessed with gates, you can't really tell the difference, though. Route 3? The Day Care is on Route 3. There's a preschool there too, right? And what was that other place called? Wellspring Cave, was it? It's on that same route. Wellspring Cave? Wellspring Cave... It's small, but exploring deep within the cave is surprisingly difficult. Striaton City? I recommend the restaurant in Striaton City! It's run by former Gym Leaders, so I'm sure it's amazing! Dreamyard? The Dreamyard... I've heard that rarely seen Pokémon go there. A mysterious power remains that draws them there. Route 2? Route 2, eh... I vaguely remember there being some ledges on that route! Accumula Gate? Accumula Gate is, um, well... Ummm... Does anything make it different from any other gate? Accumula Town? Accumula Town! I remember hearing the pretty sound of someone playing an instrument there. Route 1? Route 1... Um, now, what was there? Oh, that's right! Using Surf will take you to an unexpected place! Nuvema Town? Wow, Nuvema Town? You must be going to the Juniper Pokémon Lab then, right? Or could you be going to visit my friend's house? Route 17? Route 17, is it? The current was so fast, I couldn't go where I wanted... Route 18? Route 18! The most interesting thing about it... What could it be? P2 Laboratory? P2 Laboratory? I don't know much about that. Could that be the lab on Route 17? Good-bye. OK! Take good care of yourself! Route 10? Ah, I liked Route 10. There was something lyrical about it.

Items given

Item		Location	Games
	Running Shoes	Given to the player in Aspertia City	B2  W2

In side games

Orre

In Pokémon XD, Michael's mom is a researcher at the Pokémon Lab. Her name is Lily and she has a daughter named Jovi. She takes a supportive role throughout the game by working alongside Professor Krane.

Almia

In Almia, the mother of Kellyn or Kate exchanges letters with their family as they attend Ranger School. The family later moves to Chicole Village to be closer to Kellyn or Kate. She also bought the books on the bookshelf. The mother doesn't do much besides look after her youngest child and take care of the player's inactive partner Pokémon. She later has the player perform a Quest where she asks the player to read a recipe off the fridge for her while she cooks.

In the anime

Delia Ketchum, mother of Ash Ketchum

In the anime, each of the main characters which have a player character counterpart have had their mother introduced except for Jimmy and Marina. Unlike the moms in the games, however, all of them lead a moderately more active lifestyle.

Delia, Ash's mom, is shown to travel to most of the Pokémon League competitions that her son takes part in. She also has her own Pokémon, a Mr. Mime, which cleans the house for her.

Lola, Brock's mom, was, for a time, running the Pewter City Gym while Brock was traveling with Ash on his journey. She is an adept Trainer, however her insistence on using Water-type Pokémon—including attempting to shift Pewter City's Gym's traditional type from Rock to Water—is something she and Brock have butted heads over.

Caroline, May's mom, is also shown to travel a bit to watch her daughter's competitions in the Grand Festivals. Unlike her game counterpart, however, she lives in Petalburg City. She also seems to have Pokémon; however, they are never shown.

Johanna, Dawn's mom, apparently lives life very similarly to her own game counterpart. She has a Glameow and an Umbreon, and was formerly a winner of Sinnoh's Grand Festival.

In the manga

File:Crystal mother HGSS Adventures.png

Crystal's mom in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Gold's mother makes an appearance in the beginning of the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc. She often nags him about his messy hairstyle, calling it "explosive". She is based on the mother from Generation II.

Crystal's mother makes her first appearance in Absolutely Azumarill wanting to catch an Azumarill. After meeting up with her daughter she gifts Crystal with Kurt's Poké Balls and requests the capture of a wild Azumarill. After seeing how depressed Crystal after failing to capture Suicune, she recommends that Crystal returns to Mt. Silver to train, smacking her in process. She reappears in the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc where she gives Crystal a new set of clothes (against her will) based on the outfit that Lyra wears.

Ruby's mother appears in the Ruby & Sapphire arc where she can be seen worrying about her son and her husband.

Green's parents appear in the FireRed & LeafGreen arc where they are kidnapped by a Deoxys; they are eventually rescued.

Emerald's mother and father have been stated to be deceased, making him an orphan.

Diamond's mother is Johanna, a former Coordinator. She is the one to give him his winter clothing.

Platinum's mother is Professor Yanase Berlitz, a Pokémon researcher. She was the one who researched Rayquaza and attempted to make a Green Orb to try to control it. She is also the one who sent Platinum to the Sinnoh Battle Frontier to search for information on the Distortion World.

Whi-Two's mother was seen accompanying her to her first day at Aspertia City's Trainers' School. She decided to switch Whi-Two's school in order to cut off all connections with her past as a Team Plasma member.

Pokémon

Gold's mother

On hand

These Pokémon are raised by Gold's mom. Due to the large amount of Pokémon she raises, their home is known as "the Poké-house".

Lickitung	Sandshrew	Oddish
Krabby	Chansey ♀	Weedle
Exeggcute	Kakuna	Drowzee

Given away

Aibo ♂

Polibo ♂

Crystal's mother

Due Crystal's mother being a Poké Maniac she likes wearing clothes stylized on her Pokémon.

File:Crystal mother Wobbuffet.png Wobbuffet

File:Crystal mother Azumarill.png Azumarill

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Ash's mother, Delia Ketchum, makes an appearance in the chapter Pikachu, I See You!.

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

Hazel's mother and father are mentioned, but are never shown.

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring a mom or her Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Mom Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Mom's Kindness	Su	Majestic Dawn		83/100	Torterra/Infernape/Empoleon Half Deck
					Giratina/Dialga Half Deck		013/014
					Piplup/Pikachu Half Deck		015/015
					Arceus LV.X Deck: Grass & Fire		017/017
					Arceus LV.X Deck: Lightning & Psychic		017/017

Trivia

• Lily and Johanna are the only in-game mothers to have their name revealed.
• If the player has $999,999 on hand in HeartGold and SoulSilver, no additional money earned in battle will be sent to the player's mother, contrary to what the end-of-battle dialogue claims.
• Generation V is the only Generation that introduced two different mother characters for the player. However, Black 2 and White 2 are not the first games in which two mother characters are accessible.

References

Non-player characters in the core series games

Kanto Professor Oak • Mom (Kanto) • Mom (LGPE) • Red • Blue • Green • Trace • Daisy • Old man • Bill • Celio • Mr. Fuji • Safari Zone Warden • Copycat • Primo • Koichi Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Erik and Sara • Teala • Mina • Cal • Steven Stone • Maylene • Cameron • Mr. Game • Morimoto Team Rocket • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Professor's aides • Magikarp salesman • Name Rater • Day-Care Person • Mr. Hyper Johto Professor Elm • Professor Oak • Mom • Ethan • Lyra • Silver • Mr. Pokémon • Eusine • Lance • Red • Kiyo • Baoba • Magnus • Earl • Kurt • Carrie • Dude Mary • Buena • Radio Director • Haircut brothers • Webster • Master • Li • Wilma • Primo • Maximo • Jet • Caitlin • Cynthia • Cameron • Mr. Game • Felicity • Teala Team Rocket • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Frontier Brains • Kimono Girls • Week Siblings • Name Rater • Poké Seer • Day-Care Couple • Professor's aides 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 Unova Professor Juniper • Mom (BW) • Mom (B2W2) • Cheren • Bianca • Bianca's father • Hugh • Hugh's sister • Cedric Juniper • Fennel • Amanita Cilan • Chili • Cress • Lenora • Hawes • Loblolly • Charles • Iris • Drayden • Alder • Benga • Curtis • Yancy • Brycen • Sabrina • Pop Roxie Hilbert • Hilda • Nate • Rosa • Ingo • Emmet • Cynthia • Looker • N • Colress • Morimoto • Nishino • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman Team Plasma • Clyde • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • PWT participants • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Judge • Magikarp salesman See also: Sevii Celio • Bill • Lostelle • Lorelei • Selphy • Teala Team Rocket • Day-Care Couple Sinnoh Professor Rowan • Professor Oak • Johanna • Barry • Lucas • Dawn • Cynthia • Looker • Stat Trainers (Cheryl • Riley • Mira • Buck • Marley) Bebe • Teala • Felicity • Roseanne • Rad Rickshaw • Eldritch • Wilma • Jasmine • Caitlin • Julia • Jordan • Dexter • Keira • Mr. Backlot • Morimoto Underground Man • Mr. Goods • Mr. Fuego • Pokétch Co. President • Dr. Footstep • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Helena • Ketch Appy Team Galactic • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Frontier Brains • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Professor's assistants • Stats judge Kalos Professor Sycamore • Grace • Calem • Serena • Shauna • Tierno • Trevor • Alexa • Cassius • Inver • Sina • Dexio • Gurkinn Bonnie • Diantha • AZ • Looker • Emma • Mr. Bonding • Phil the Photo Guy • Memory Girl • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman Team Flare • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Battle Chatelaines • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Judge Alola Professor Kukui • Mom • Lillie • Nebby • Hau • Rotom • Professor Burnet • Molayne • Samson Oak • Ryuki • Mohn Red • Blue • Wally • Cynthia • Grimsley • Colress • Sina • Dexio • Looker • Anabel • Necrozma • Morimoto • Iwao Team Skull • Aether Foundation • Ultra Recon Squad • Team Rainbow Rocket Trial Captains • Island kahunas • Elite Four • Name Rater • Judge • Mr. Hyper • Gester Galar Professor Magnolia • Mum • Hop • Bede • Marnie • Sonia • Leon Sordward • Shielbert • Mustard • Klara • Avery • Honey • Hyde • Peony • Peonia • Calyrex • Ball Guy Watt Traders • Ingredients Sellers • Digging Duo • Camping King Team Yell • Macro Cosmos • Dan • Gym Leaders • Morimoto • Cara Liss • Jack Hisui Cogita • Arceus • Choy • Anthe • Miss Fortunes (Charm • Clover • Coin) • Vessa Galaxy Team • Diamond Clan • Pearl Clan • Ginkgo Guild Paldea Professor Sada • Professor Turo • Mom • Nemona • Koraidon • Miraidon • Geeta • Arven • Penny • Heath Clavell • Jacq • Dendra • Miriam • Raifort • Saguaro • Salvatore • Tyme • Harrington Carmine • Kieran • Briar • Cyrano • Terapagos • Billy and O'Nare Team Star • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Pokémon League representatives Kitakami Carmine • Kieran • Briar • Caretaker • Yukito and Hideko • Ogerpon • Pecharunt • Perrin • Billy and O'Nare Koraidon • Miraidon • Jacq • Nemona • Arven • Penny • Terapagos • Professor Sada • Professor Turo Blueberry Cyrano • Briar • Carmine • Kieran • Koraidon • Miraidon • Geeta • Rika • Clavell • Perrin • Snacksworth • Synclaire BB Elite Four • Special Coaches • Guidance counselors

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