Mustard

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Mustard マスタード Mustard
Art from Pokémon Sword and Shield
Age	50+[1]
Gender	Male
Eye color	Black
Hair color	Mauve
Hometown	Unknown
Region	Galar
Relatives	Honey (wife), Hyde (son)
Trainer class	Dojo Master Champion (formerly) Gym Leader (formerly)
Generation	VIII
Games	Sword and Shield
Leader of	Unnamed Galar Gym
Badge	Unnamed Badge
Champion of	Galar League
Specializes in	Fighting types (formerly, as Gym Leader)
Game animation debut	The Gathering of Stars
English voice actor	SungWon Cho
Japanese voice actor	Ken Uo

Mustard (Japanese: マスタード Mustard) is a character in The Isle of Armor in Pokémon Sword and Shield. He is a former Champion of the Galar region. He is the only character in the games to have the Trainer class Dojo Master (Japanese: どうじょうぬし Dojo Master).

In the games

In the past, Mustard used to be a Fighting-type Gym Leader. He became the Galar League Champion soon after a heated battle with Opal about 50 years prior to the events of Sword and Shield, a position which he managed to hold for 18 years, longer than any other League Champion before or since. He only lost the title after his prowess in battle began to wane following the death of his partner Pokémon. After refusing a suggestion by the then chairman of the Galar Pokémon League to have a match rigged in his favor, Mustard retired from the Galar League entirely and traveled around the world, until he bought an unnamed island off the coast of Galar and named it the Isle of Armor, setting up his Master Dojo there to teach people about Pokémon battles. One of his students was Leon, who would go on to become a Champion himself one day as well, despite failing to finish Mustard's training due to his horrible sense of direction preventing him from finding the Towers of Two Fists.

Upon arriving at the Master Dojo, Mustard accepts the player as his student and has an easy battle with them. He then puts all of his students through three trials, with the player ending up as the winner and earning a Kubfu as a gift from Mustard. After befriending Kubfu, the player must evolve it at either the Tower of Darkness or the Tower of Waters, depending on their choice, with Mustard acting as the final opponent before Kubfu can evolve into Urshifu. Once the player has successfully found a way to unlock Urshifu's Gigantamax potential, Mustard will challenge the player to one more battle, where he holds nothing back. After this battle, he can be challenged to a rematch once a day if the player talks to him while he plays Pokémon Quest in the Master Dojo.

League Cards

This is a transcript of the back of Mustard's League Cards in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Normal League Card

"Mustard is the former Fighting-type Gym Leader and is regarded as one of the strongest Champions in Galar's history—reigning undefeated for 18 years. His intense drive for strength meant he insisted on discipline, both in himself and in others. His character changed drastically, however, after his post-retirement globe-trotting. His sudden purchase of a deserted island added to the surprise of those around him. When asked for his reasoning, he answered with a smile, "There are lots of ways to be strong in this world. I want to see them all!" The name "Isle of Armor" was also his idea."

Rare League Card

"This photo was taken about 50 years ago, when Mustard defeated the Fairy-type Gym Leader and went on to become Champion. He reigned undefeated until he lost his partner Pokémon. After this, his losses started to mount. He remained popular even after losing the mantle of Champion, but decided to retire after the league chairman at that time asked him to win in a rigged match. Mustard developed an obsession with video games after his retirement. Apparently he held off while he was still active in order to maintain his image to his fans."

Pokémon

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Mustard keeps his Pokémon in Ultra Balls.

First battle

Dojo Master Mustard Master Dojo Sword and Shield Reward: $1,840/8,540

Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Inner Focus Held item: None Mienfoo♂ Lv.13/61 Fake Out Normal Physical   --       Force Palm Fighting Physical   --       U-turn Bug Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Shinx♀ Lv.13/61 Spark Electric Physical   --       Bite Dark Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Second battle

Dojo Master Mustard Towers of Two Fists Sword and Shield Reward: $6,000/14,000
Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Inner Focus Held item: Focus Sash Kubfu♂ Lv.30/70 Aerial Ace Flying Physical   --       Focus Energy Normal Status   --       Brick Break Fighting Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Third battle

Mustard will Gigantamax his Urshifu at the first opportunity. After completing the Galarian Star Tournament, his Pokémon's levels will increase.

If the player chose the Tower of Darkness:

Dojo Master Mustard Battle Court Sword and Shield Reward: $30,000/32,000

Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Inner Focus Held item: None Mienshao♂ Lv.73/78 Fake Out Normal Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Blaze Kick Fire Physical   --       U-turn Bug Physical   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Luxray♀ Lv.73/78 Wild Charge Electric Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical   --       Play Rough Fairy Physical   --       Types: Flying Steel Ability: Unnerve Held item: None Corviknight♂ Lv.74/79 Iron Head Steel Physical   --       Brave Bird Flying Physical   --       Light Screen Psychic Status   --       Body Press Fighting Physical   --       Type: Rock Unknown Ability: Keen Eye Held item: None Lycanroc♂ Lv.75/80 Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Accelerock Rock Physical   --       Play Rough Fairy Physical   --       Stealth Rock Rock Status   --       Types: Dragon Fighting Ability: Soundproof Held item: None Kommo-o♀ Lv.75/80 Clanging Scales Dragon Special   --       Flash Cannon Steel Special   --       Aura Sphere Fighting Special   --       Clangorous Soul Dragon Status   --       Types: Fighting Water Ability: Unseen Fist Held item: None Urshifu♂ Lv.75/80 Surging Strikes Water Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Iron Head Steel Physical   --       Poison Jab Poison Physical   --

If the player chose the Tower of Waters:

Dojo Master Mustard Battle Court Sword and Shield Reward: $30,000/32,000

Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Inner Focus Held item: None Mienshao♂ Lv.73/78 Fake Out Normal Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Blaze Kick Fire Physical   --       U-turn Bug Physical   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Luxray♀ Lv.73/78 Wild Charge Electric Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical   --       Play Rough Fairy Physical   --       Types: Flying Steel Ability: Unnerve Held item: None Corviknight♂ Lv.74/79 Iron Head Steel Physical   --       Brave Bird Flying Physical   --       Light Screen Psychic Status   --       Body Press Fighting Physical   --       Type: Rock Unknown Ability: Keen Eye Held item: None Lycanroc♂ Lv.75/80 Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Accelerock Rock Physical   --       Play Rough Fairy Physical   --       Stealth Rock Rock Status   --       Types: Dragon Fighting Ability: Soundproof Held item: None Kommo-o♀ Lv.75/80 Clanging Scales Dragon Special   --       Flash Cannon Steel Special   --       Aura Sphere Fighting Special   --       Clangorous Soul Dragon Status   --       Types: Fighting Dark Ability: Unseen Fist Held item: None Urshifu♂ Lv.75/80 Wicked Blow Dark Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Iron Head Steel Physical   --       Poison Jab Poison Physical   --

Galarian Star Tournament

Mustard uses these three Pokémon as both a partner and potential opponent in the Galarian Star Tournament.

If the player chose the Tower of Darkness:

Dojo Master Mustard Wyndon Stadium Sword and Shield Reward: $32,000

Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Inner Focus Held item: None Mienshao♂ Lv.80 Fake Out Normal Physical   --       U-turn Bug Physical   --       Blaze Kick Fire Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Types: Dragon Fighting Ability: Soundproof Held item: None Kommo-o♀ Lv.80 Clanging Scales Dragon Special   --       Aura Sphere Fighting Special   --       Flash Cannon Steel Special   --       Clangorous Soul Dragon Status   --       Types: Fighting Water Ability: Unseen Fist Held item: None Urshifu♂ Lv.80 Surging Strikes Water Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Poison Jab Poison Physical   --       Iron Head Steel Physical   --

If the player chose the Tower of Waters:

Dojo Master Mustard Wyndon Stadium Sword and Shield Reward: $32,000

Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Inner Focus Held item: None Mienshao♂ Lv.80 Fake Out Normal Physical   --       U-turn Bug Physical   --       Blaze Kick Fire Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Types: Dragon Fighting Ability: Soundproof Held item: None Kommo-o♀ Lv.80 Clanging Scales Dragon Special   --       Aura Sphere Fighting Special   --       Flash Cannon Steel Special   --       Clangorous Soul Dragon Status   --       Types: Fighting Dark Ability: Unseen Fist Held item: None Urshifu♂ Lv.80 Wicked Blow Dark Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Poison Jab Poison Physical   --       Iron Head Steel Physical   --

Gives away

Mustard gives this Kubfu to the player once they have cleared his three trials.

	Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Inner Focus Held item: None
Kubfu♂/♀ Lv.10
Rock Smash Fighting Physical   --       Leer Normal Status   --       Endure Normal Status   --       Focus Energy Normal Status   --

Artwork

Sprites

Icon from the Galarian Star Tournament menu

League Cards

Mustard's League Card in Sword and Shield	Mustard's rare League Card in Sword and Shield	Mustard in Honey's League Card in Sword and Shield

Quotes

Main article: Mustard/Quotes

In the anime

Mustard in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Mustard appeared in The Gathering of Stars, where he was seen in the Master Dojo at the Isle of Armor. He was visited by his student Leon, who gave him an invitation letter for the Galarian Star Tournament after having a quick battle with him. He was later seen at Wyndon Stadium, walking out onto the field for the tournament's opening ceremony.

Pokémon

This listing is of Mustard's known Pokémon in Pokémon: Twilight Wings.

		Mienshao
		Mienshao was used in a battle against Leon's Charizard. Despite the type disadvantage, Mienshao managed to fight on equal terms against the opponent before the battle was called off. It is housed in an Ultra Ball. None of Mienshao's moves are known.
Debut	The Gathering of Stars
Voice actors
Japanese
English	SungWon Cho

In the manga

Mustard in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Mustard debuted in PASS31. While training, Klara and Avery found an unconscious Henry Sword suffering from the effects of Eternatus's poison. Henry was taken to the Master Dojo to recover and was given permission from Mustard to stay as long as he wanted. Mustard sent Klara to greet a pair of new arrivals at the Armor Station, but when she returned with Casey Shield and Marvin, they clarified they were looking for Henry and weren't new students. Mustard also lent Henry his Kubfu, hoping that traveling around the island would help Kubfu overcome its shyness.

Pokémon

On hand

		Urshifu
Debut	Sword & Shield chapter

Given away

		Kubfu → Urshifu
		Main article: Henry's Urshifu Urshifu is Mustard's first known Pokémon. It was the "secret armor" of the Master Dojo, and was given to Trainers who completed the dojo's three trials. Despite this, Mustard decided to let Kubfu see the world alongside Casey, but she rejected the offer as she already had a full team. Mustard then allowed it to walk with Henry instead. In PASS37, it evolved into Rapid Strike Style Urshifu after defeating Mustard's Single Strike Urshifu at the Tower of Waters and was officially given to Henry.
Debut	PASS32

In the TCG

The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Mustard or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Mustard's Pokémon 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	#
Rapid Strike Urshifu		Brilliant Stars	Rare TG V	TG20/TG30	VMAX Climax		240/184
Rapid Strike Urshifu		Brilliant Stars	Rare TG VMAX	TG21/TG30	VMAX Climax		241/184
Other related cards
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Rapid Strike Style Mustard	Su	Battle Styles		132/163	Rapid Strike Master		067/070
		Battle Styles		162/163	Single Strike Master		080/070
		Battle Styles		176/163	Single Strike Master		087/070
		Brilliant Stars	Rare TG Ultra	TG27/TG30	VMAX Climax		273/184
Single Strike Style Mustard	Su	Battle Styles		134/163	Single Strike Master		068/070
		Battle Styles		163/163	Single Strike Master		081/070
		Battle Styles		177/163	Single Strike Master		088/070
		Brilliant Stars	Rare TG Ultra	TG28/TG30	VMAX Climax		272/184

Trivia

• Mustard is the only NPC Champion to use a Legendary Pokémon in the core series games.

Names

Dojo Master

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 武館館主 Móuhgún Gúnjyú Mandarin 武館館主 / 武馆馆主 Wǔguǎn Guǎnzhǔ French Maître du Dojo German Dojo-Meister Italian Maestro del dojo Korean 도장 주인 Dojeong Ju-in Spanish Maestro

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