Misty

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Misty is a Gym Leader of Cerulean City. Trainers who defeat her receive the Cascadebadge. She specializes in Water-type Pokémon.

Names

Language Name Reference to
Japanese カスミ Kasumi 霞み kasumi, mist.
English Misty Translation of 霞み kasumi in relation to the word mist.
French Ondine Refers to Ondine, a water nymph in Germanic mythology.
Hebrew מיסטי Transliteration of Misty.
Russian Мисти Misti Transliteration of Misty.
Chinese 小霞 Xiǎo Xiá 霞 is taken from 霞み kasumi.
Korean 이슬이 Iseuri

In the anime

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Misty in one of the Pokémon Housou introductions.

Misty is the youngest of four sisters who live in the Cerulean Gym. Fed up with her more glamourous older sisters, Misty left the gym with the goal of becoming the world's greatest Water Pokémon trainer. She met Ash when she "caught" him with her fishing line in a river near Viridian City. She travelled around with Ash, Brock, and Tracey through the Kanto region, Orange Islands, and Johto region. Her purpose was ostensibly to get Ash to replace her bicycle, which he had accidentally destroyed when they first met. However, Misty often seemed to have forgotten about the bicycle, indicating that her real reason for following along was that she simply wanted to remain with her friends. After Ash competed in the Johto League Silver Conference, however, the bicycle is repaired and returned to her by the Viridian City Nurse Joy. Misty was shown to be sad that she no longer had the convenient excuse to travel with Ash. In addition, her sisters Daisy, Lily, and Violet, called Misty at this time to tell her they were going on a world tour, and needed her to return to Cerulean and watch the Gym in their absence. Misty wanted to stay with Ash, but felt it was her responsibility to take over the Gym, which would be shut down if left unattended. Even after her sisters returned, Misty remained the sole Cerulean Gym Leader, as her they were never reliable in that role. Only Daisy (the eldest sister, and the one Misty is on the best terms with) seems to spend any significant amount of time at the Gym now that Misty has returned. Misty used to hate Gyarados because of a traumatic experience as a child in which she was nearly eaten by one, but she later overcame her fears and now uses a Gyarados as one of her primary Pokémon.

Misty's full name is often said by fans to be "Misty Waterflower", based on the title of the episode in which she is revealed as the Cerulean Gym Leader, but she is never actually referred to by that name in the anime. "Williams" is also listed as her last name on some websites. The writers of the show have confirmed that they do not know Misty's last name.

She is voiced by 飯塚雅弓 Mayumi Iizuka in Japanese, by Rachael Lillis in the English dub and by Marcia Regina in the brazilian dub.

Pokémon

This listing is for Misty's Pokémon as of the most recent Japanese episode. As she is currently residing in the Cerulean Gym, all of her Pokémon are there and none are listed as "on hand".

At Cerulean Gym

Released

In the Games

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Art of Misty from Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen

Misty's title is "The Tomboyish Mermaid." Her strategy is an all-out attack with Water-type Pokémon.

Misty is constantly looking for ways to improve her technique. A swimmier herself, she trains at the Seafoam Islands.

As Misty becomes a stronger trainer, she becomes the only one in her town who can defeat the trainers at Cerulean's cape.

It is said that Misty has high hopes for the north cape, a romantic date spot. In later years, she is seen there with an unidentified boyfriend. She dislikes pests who bother her when she's on a date.

Misty worships Lorelei of the Elite Four.

It's Misty's dream to travel one day. She wishes to meet many strong trainers, such as trainer Gold/Kris from Johto who defeats her in battle.

In addition to the Cascadebadge, Misty gives out TM 11, Bubblebeam, in Pokémon Red, Blue, Pokémon Green, and Pokémon Yellow. In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, she gives out TM 03, Water Pulse.

In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Pokémon Crystal, she doesn't give out a TM.

Pokémon

This listing is for Misty's Pokémon in the video games in which she has appeared.

Pokémon Red/Green/Blue/Yellow/FireRed/LeafGreen

Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal

Pokémon Stadium

Pokémon Stadium 2

In the Pokémon Special Manga

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Misty, dressed up.

Misty is one of the heroic Gym Leaders in Pokémon Special. She met Red while attempting to rescue her Gyarados from Koga of Team Rocket.

Red saved Misty's Gyarados, and she and Red ended up spending a lot of time together. Red eventually left, although Misty asked him to stay and train some more.

Red wanted to teach his Pokémon Surf, but the TM he tried to acquire was destroyed. So Misty traded him her Gyarados for Red's Krabby. Red still has Misty's Gyarados in his party to this day.

In Johto, during the second Team Rocket crisis, Suicune chose Misty to be its partner.

Misty seems to have a crush on Red. This is distinct from Misty's believed crush on Ash in the Pokémon anime, and in other manga.

She lives in a large mansion and is looked after by a hoarde of maids.

Pokémon

This listing is for Misty's Pokémon in the Pokémon Special manga.

Released

  • Omanyte (given to Yellow)
  • Gyarados (traded to Red for Krabby)
  • Suicune

In the TCG

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Art of Misty from TCG.

Pokémon

This listing is for Misty's Pokémon in the Pokémon TCG.

  • Level 15 Psyduck
  • Level 15 Poliwag
  • Level 37 Poliwhirl
  • Level 43 Poliwrath
  • Level 12 Tentacool
  • Level 16 Tentacool
  • Level 30 Tentacruel
  • Level 20 Seel
  • Level 10 Shellder
  • Level 30 Cloyster
  • Level 10 Horsea
  • Level 30 Seadra
  • Level 8 Goldeen
  • Level 10 Goldeen
  • Level 24 Seaking
  • Level 20 Staryu
  • Level 35 Starmie

In the Vs set, she also has

  • Lapras
  • Quagsire
Gym Leaders of the Kanto region
Pewter Gym Boulder Badge
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Brock
Cerulean Gym Cascade Badge
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Misty
Vermilion Gym Thunder Badge
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Lt. Surge
Celadon Gym Rainbow Badge
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Erika
Fuchsia Gym Soul Badge
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Koga Janine
Saffron Gym Marsh Badge
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Sabrina
Cinnabar Gym Volcano Badge
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Blaine
Viridian Gym Earth Badge
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Giovanni Blue