Blue (game)

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Blue
グリーン Green
Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Blue.png
Artwork from Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!
Gender Male
Eye color Brown*, Black*
Hair color Orange*, Brown*
Hometown Pallet Town
Region Kanto
Relatives Professor Oak (grandfather), Daisy (older sister), Samson (first cousin twice removed)
Trainer class RivalRBYFRLG
ChampionRBYFRLG
Gym LeaderGSCHGSSPE
Pokémon TrainerB2W2SMUSUMPE
Battle LegendSMUSUM
Generation I, II, III, IV, V, VII
Games Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, FireRed, LeafGreen, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black 2, White 2, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!,
Stadium, Stadium 2
Leader of Viridian Gym
Badge Earth Badge
Champion of Indigo Plateau
Game animation debut Pokémon Origins
English voice actor Lucien Dodge (Origins)
Erik Kimerer (Generations)
Japanese voice actor Takuya Eguchi (Origins)
Jun Fukuyama (Generations)
Anime counterpart Gary Oak, Blue
Counterpart debut Pokémon - I Choose You!
Manga counterpart(s) Green, Blue

Blue Oak (Japanese: オーキド・グリーン Green Okido) is the rival of the player and the Champion in the Generation I games, as well as in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, their Generation III remakes.

Sometime during the three years between the Generation I games' plotline and the events of the Generation II games and their remakes, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, as well as during the events of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Blue takes the place of Giovanni as the Viridian City Gym Leader, as Giovanni had disappeared after he disbanded Team Rocket. Blue does not specialize in a particular type of Pokémon and, like Giovanni before him, he gives anyone who defeats him an Earth Badge.

In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, he is one of the leaders of Alola's Battle Tree, the other being Red.

In the games

Role

He is a very cocky and somewhat unfriendly young man, typically bidding people farewell with "Smell ya later!" (Japanese: バイビー! Baibii!), and his primary motivation throughout the game is to become the greatest Trainer. Aside from that main goal, he also seems to take satisfaction from always being one step ahead of the player character. He eventually accomplishes his goal, defeating the Kanto Elite Four and becoming the Pokémon Champion, but is quickly defeated by the player, losing the position.

In Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue, Pokémon Yellow, and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Blue is the player's rival. He used to be a good childhood friend of Red but has became mean. He believes that Red is his rival because they both have the same age and the same height.[1] He will meet up with the player as he or she journeys across the Kanto region, challenging him or her every once in a while to test their skills. Like the player, he receives a starter Pokémon from Professor Oak, his grandfather: the one he chooses will be of the type which weakens the type of the player's choice. In Yellow, he will take the Eevee Professor Oak had intended for the player.

Eventually, Blue becomes the Champion at Indigo Plateau, though he is defeated by the player before Professor Oak arrives to congratulate him. Frustrated, he journeys to the Sevii Islands at Professor Oak's request, obtaining new Pokémon to use in his matches against the player at the Indigo Plateau (as all in-game Champions return to their position on the player's return to their hometown).

Professor Oak, his grandfather, deems Blue to have not realized how to care for Pokémon, which he commends the player for, on becoming Champion. This is evident in the state Blue leaves Silph Co. in, which is still under Team Rocket's control, leaving the player to take out Giovanni.

In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, however, it is revealed that, after he was defeated at the Indigo Plateau by Red (Leaf does not appear and is not mentioned in the remake games, and did not exist at the time of Generation II), Blue returned to Pallet Town. As Viridian Gym's Leader, Giovanni, had abandoned it on his defeat at the hands of Red, Blue took the position, now handing out the Earth Badge to Trainers who bested him. In Generation IV, he also distributes TM92 (Trick Room) to those who win the Earth Badge, but does not give a TM out in Generation II. He has not lost his nature as a traveling Trainer, however, and frequently leaves his Gym, creating problems for Trainers who wish to challenge him. When they do find him wherever he is, he points them in the direction of Viridian Gym for an official league battle. Blue will not battle the player until he or she has the other seven Kanto Badges in the remakes. However, in the originals he can be challenged as early as after the meeting on Cinnabar Island.

In HeartGold and SoulSilver only, the player can face Blue in a rematch at the Fighting Dojo. The method of obtaining his number is slightly different from the other Gym Leaders. The player must have his or her Pokémon at maximum friendship and have it massaged by Daisy Oak seven times. After the seventh time, she will give the player Blue's phone number when spoken to. He can be called for a rematch on Sunday night.

In Black 2 and White 2, the player can challenge Blue in the Pokémon World Tournament. He participates in the Champions Tournament, with Giovanni filling in his space as a Kanto Gym Leader.

While he does not appear in X and Y, Blue is mentioned by a woman in the Magenta Plaza Pokémon Center in Lumiose City, who says that Blue traveled to the Kalos region to study abroad.

In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, Blue appears at Alola's Battle Tree, having been invited to be a leader of the facility alongside Red. When the player first enters the facility area, Red and Blue will appear to greet the player and congratulate them on becoming the Champion of Alola, after which the player gets to battle against one of them.

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Blue is first encountered in Pewter City after the player has defeated Brock. He mentions how he also left on a journey from Pallet Town sometime earlier than the player, and, as Professor Oak hadn't made a Pokédex by the time he left for his journey, had had to resort to scribbling down on a map what Pokémon he encountered and where. He's later met briefly met again aboard the S.S. Anne, where he will give the player a Shalour Sable and warn them and Trace about Team Rocket. When Team Rocket later takes over Silph Co., Blue is met again at the first floor of the company's office building in Saffron City. He talks about going to the Pokémon League to ask the Elite Four's help in taking down Team Rocket, but wishes to battle the player and Trace first before doing so. After the player has defeated Blue, Trace battles him next while the player starts climbing the building.

After the player has earned seven Badges, Blue appears in Professor Oak's Laboratory in Pallet Town, where he congratulates the player and Trace from defeating Team Rocket at Silph Co., rewarding them with a Key Stone each and also giving the player all the Kanto starter Pokémon Mega Stones. Once the player has defeated Giovanni at the Viridian Gym, Blue meets the player in front of it and reveals that he had been asked multiple times to take over the Gym, and now that Giovanni has left it, he decides to finally accept the request and become the new Viridian Gym Leader. During the post-game, the player can rematch Blue at the Gym once per day.

Pokémon

Pokémon Red and Blue

For all of Blue's teams in Pokémon Red, Blue, and Green, see here
Champion battle

Bulbasaur If the player chose Bulbasaur:



Charmander If the player chose Charmander:



Squirtle If the player chose Squirtle:



Pokémon Yellow

For all of Blue's teams in Pokémon Yellow, see here
Champion battle

Vaporeon If Eevee evolved into Vaporeon:



Jolteon If Eevee evolved into Jolteon:



Flareon If Eevee evolved into Flareon:



Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal



Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

For all of Blue's teams in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, see here
Champion battle

Bulbasaur If the player chose Bulbasaur:



Charmander If the player chose Charmander:



Squirtle If the player chose Squirtle:



Rematch

Bulbasaur If the player chose Bulbasaur:



Charmander If the player chose Charmander:



Squirtle If the player chose Squirtle:



Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Gym battle



Rematch



Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Blue uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles.



Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

First possible battle



Battle Tree

Blue uses four of these Pokémon in Double Battles and two in Multi Battles.

Double Battle (on 20th consecutive battle)



Super Double Battle (on 50th consecutive battle)



Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

First battle



Rematch



Pokémon Stadium

For all of Blue's possible teams in Pokémon Stadium, see here
Round 1



Round 2



Pokémon Stadium 2

Round 1



Round 2



Quotes

Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow

Professor Oak's Laboratory

  • If talked to before going into wild grass
"Yo <player>! Gramps isn't around!"
"I ran here 'cos he said he had a Pokémon for me."Y
  • After getting dragged into lab
"Gramps! I'm fed up with waiting!"
"Hey! Gramps! What about me?"
  • Before player chooses the starter Pokémon
"Heh, I don't need to be greedy like you! Go ahead and choose, <player>!"RB
"Humph, I'll get a better Pokémon than you!"Y
  • When choosing starterRB
"I'll take this one, then!"
  • When snatching starterY
"No way! <player>, I want this Pokémon!"
"Gramps, I want this one!"
  • After choosing starter
"My Pokémon looks a lot stronger."RB
"Heh, my Pokémon looks a lot stronger."Y
  • Before battle
"Wait <player>! Let's check out our Pokémon! Come on, I'll take you on!"
  • After being defeated
"WHAT? Unbelievable! I picked the wrong Pokémon!"
  • If the player is defeated
"Yeah! Am I great or what?"
  • After the battle
"Okay! I'll make my Pokémon fight to toughen it up! <player>! Gramps! Smell you later!"
"Gramps! What did you call me for?"RB
"Gramps! Gramps, my Pokémon has grown stronger! Check it out!"Y
"Alright Gramps! Leave it all to me! <player> I hate to say it, but I don't need you! I know! I'll borrow a Town Map from my sis! I'll tell her not to lend you one, <player>! Hahaha!"

Route 22

  • Optional battle
  • Before the battle
"Hey! <player>! You're going to Pokémon League? Forget it! You probably don't have any Badges! The guard won't let you through! By the way, did your Pokémon get any stronger?"
  • After being defeated
"Awww! You just lucked out!"
  • If the player is defeated
"Yeah! Am I great or what?"
  • After being defeated
"I heard Pokémon League has many tough trainers! I have to figure out how to get past them! You should quit dawdling and get a move on!"
  • Mandatory battle
  • Before the battle
"What? <player>! What a surprise to see you here! So you're going to Pokémon League? You collected all the Badges too? That's cool! Then I'll whip you <player> as a warm up for Pokémon League! Come on!"
  • After being defeated
"What!? I was just careless!"
  • After being defeated
"That loosened me up! I'm ready for Pokémon League! <player>, you need more practice! But hey, you know that! I'm out of here. Smell ya!"

Cerulean City

  • Before battle
"Yo! <player>! You're still struggling along back here? I'm doing great! I caught a bunch of strong and smart Pokémon! Here, let me see what you caught, <player>!"
  • After being defeated
"Hey! Take it easy! You won already!"
  • If the player is defeated
"Yeah! Am I great or what?"
  • After being defeated
"Hey, guess what? I went to Bill's and got him to show me his rare Pokémon! That added a lot of pages to my Pokédex! After all, Bill's world famous as a PokéManiac! He invented the Pokémon Storage System on PC! Since you're using his system, go thank him! Well, I better go rolling! Smell ya later!"

S.S. Anne

  • Before battle
"Bonjour! <player>! Imagine seeing you here! <player>, were you really invited? So how's your Pokédex coming? I already caught 40 kinds, pal! Different kinds are everywhere! Crawl around in grassy areas!
  • Being defeated
"Humph! At least you're raising your Pokémon!"
  • After being defeated
"I heard there was a Cut master on board. But, he was just a seasick, old man! But Cut itself is really useful! You should go see him! Smell ya!"

Pokémon Tower

  • Before battle
"Hey, <player>! What brings you here? Your Pokémon don't look dead! I can at least make them faint! Let's go, pal!"
  • Being defeated
"What? You stinker!" I took it easy on you too!"
  • After being defeated
"How's your Pokédex coming, pal? I just caught a Cubone! I can't find the grown-up Marowak yet! I doubt there are any left! Well I better get going! I've got a lot to accomplish, pal! Smell ya later!"

Silph Co.

  • Before battle
"What kept you <player>? Hahaha! I thought you'd turn up if I waited here! I guess Team Rocket slowed you down! Not that I care! I saw you in Saffron, so I decided to see if you got better!"
  • Being defeated
"Oh ho! So, you are ready for Boss Rocket!
  • After being defeated
"Well, <player>! I'm moving on up and ahead! By checking my Pokédex, I'm starting to see what's strong and how they evolve! I'm going to the Pokémon League to boot out the Elite Four! I'll become the world's most powerful trainer! <player>, well good luck to you! Don't sweat it! Smell ya!"

Indigo Plateau

  • Before battle
"Hey! I was looking forward to seeing you, <player>! My rival should be strong to keep me sharp! While working on my Pokédex, I looked all over for powerful Pokémon! Not only that, I assembled teams that would beat any Pokémon type! And now! I am the Pokémon League Champion! <Player>! Do you know what that means? I'll tell you! I am the most powerful trainer in the world!"
  • Being defeated
"NO! That can't be! You beat my best! After all that work to become League champ? My reign is over already? It's not fair!"
  • After being defeated
"Why? Why did I lose? I never made any mistakes raising my Pokémon… Darn it! You're the new Pokémon League Champion! Although I don't like to admit it."

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Cinnabar Island

"Who are you? Well, it's plain to see that you're a trainer… My name's Blue. I was once the Champion, although it was for only a short time… That meddling Red did me in… Anyway, what do you want? You want to challenge me or something? …I hate to say it, but I'm not in the mood for a battle now. Take a good look around you… A volcano erupts, and just like that, a whole town disappears. We can go on winning and losing in Pokémon. But if nature so much as twitches, we can lose in a second. … That's the way it is… But, anyway, I'm still a trainer. If I see a strong opponent, it makes me want to battle. If you want to battle me, come to the Viridian Gym. I'll take you on then."

Viridian Gym

  • Before battle
"Yo! Finally got here, huh? I wasn't in the mood at Cinnabar, but now I'm ready to battle you. … You're telling me you conquered all the Gyms in Johto? Heh! Johto's Gyms must be pretty pathetic then. Hey, don't worry about it. I'll know if you are good or not by battling you right now. Ready, Johto boyGS/Johto ChampC?"
  • Being defeated
"What? How the heck did I lose to you? … Tch, all right… Here, take this-- it's EarthBadge."
  • After being defeated
"… All right, I was wrong. You're the real deal. You are a good trainer. But I'm going to beat you someday. Don't you forget it!"
"Listen, you. You better not lose until I beat you. Got it?"

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Professor Oak's Laboratory

  • If talked before going into grass
"What, it's only <player>? Gramps isn't around."
  • After getting dragged into lab
"Gramps! I'm fed up with waiting!"
"Hey! Gramps! No fair! What about me?"
  • Before player chooses the starter Pokémon
"Heh, I don't need to be greedy like you. I'm mature! Go ahead and choose, <player>!"
  • While choosing the starter
"I'll take this one, then!"
  • After choosing starter
"My Pokémon looks a lot tougher than yours."
  • Before battle
"Wait <player>! Let's check out our Pokémon! Come on, I'll take you on!"
  • After being defeated
"WHAT? Unbelievable! I picked the wrong Pokémon!"
  • If the player is defeated
"<starter>, come back! Yeah! Am I great or what?"
  • After the battle
"Okay! I'll make my Pokémon battle to toughen it up! <player>! Gramps! Smell you later!"
"Gramps! I almost forgot! What did you call me for?"
"Alright Gramps! Leave it all to me! <player> I hate to say it, but you won't be necessary for this. I know! I'll borrow a Town Map from my sis! I'll tell her not to lend you one, <player>! Hahaha! Don't bother coming around to my place after this!"
  • When receiving National Pokédex:
"Hey, I heard that! Gramps, what's with favoring <player> over me all the time? I went and collected more Pokémon and faster, too. You should just let me handle everything."
"Gramps, calm down. Don't get so excited. I'll get the Pokédex completed, don't you worry about a thing. I think I'll try looking around One Island first… Anyways, I am outta here!"

Route 22

  • Optional battle
  • Before the battle
"Hey! <player>! You're off to the Pokémon League? Forget about it! You probably don't have any Badges, do you? The guard won't let you through without them. By the way, did your Pokémon get any stronger?"
  • After being defeated
"Awww! You just lucked out!"
  • If the player is defeated
"<current Pokémon>, come back! Yeah! Am I great or what?"
  • After being defeated
"I heard the Pokémon League is crawling with tough Trainers. I have to figure out how to get past them. You should quit dawdling and get a move on!"
  • Mandatory battle
  • Before the battle
"What? <player>! What a surprise to see you here! So you're going to the Pokémon League? You collected all the Badges too? That's cool! Then I'll whip you, <player>, as a warm-up for the Pokémon League! Come on!"
  • Being defeated
"What!? I was just careless, you!"
  • After being defeated
"That loosened me up. I'm ready for the Pokémon League! <player>, you need more practice! But hey, you know that! I'm out of here. Smell ya!"

Cerulean City

  • Before battle
"Yo! <player>! You're still struggling along back here? I'm doing great! I caught a bunch of strong and smart Pokémon! Here, let me see what you caught, <player>!"
  • Being defeated
"Hey! Take it easy! You won already!"
  • After being defeated
"Hey, guess what? I went to Bill's and got him to show me his rare Pokémon. That added a lot of pages to my Pokédex! After all, Bill's world famous as a PokéManiac. He invented the Pokémon Storage System on PC, too. Since you're using his system, go thank him. Well, I better go rolling! Smell ya later!"
"Oh yeah, right. I feel sorry for you. No, really. You're always plodding behind me. So here, I'll give you a little present as a favor. A chatty gossip like you… That thing's perfect. I don't need it because I don't give a hoot about others. All right, this time I really am gone. Smell ya!"

S.S. Anne

  • Before battle
"Bonjour! <player>! Imagine seeing you here! <player>, were you really invited? So how's your Pokédex coming? I already caught 40 kinds, pal. Different kinds are everywhere. Crawl around in grassy areas, and look hard for them."
  • Being defeated
"Humph! At least you're raising your Pokémon!"
  • After being defeated
"I heard there was a Cut master on board. But he was just a seasick old man! Cut itself is really useful! Yup, it'll be handy. You should go see him, too. Smell ya!"

Pokémon Tower

  • Before battle
"Hey, <player>! What brings you here? Is your Pokémon dead? Hey! It's alive! I can at least make them faint! Let's go!"
  • Being defeated
"What? You stinker!" I took it easy on you, too!"
  • After being defeated
"How's your Pokédex coming? I just caught a Cubone! I can't find the bigger Marowak. Where could they be? I bet there aren't any left! Well I better get going! I've got a lot to accomplish, unlike you! Smell ya later!"

Silph Co.

  • Before battle
"What kept you <player>? Hahaha! I thought you'd turn up if I waited here! I guess Team Rocket slowed you down! Not that I care! I saw you in Saffron, so I decided to see if you got better!"
  • Being defeated
"Oh man! So, you are ready for Boss Rocket!"
  • After being defeated
"Well, <player>! I'm moving on up and ahead! By checking my Pokédex, I'm starting to see what's strong and how they evolve! Am I a genius or what? I'm going to the Pokémon League to boot out the Elite Four! I'll become the world's most powerful Trainer! <player>, well good luck to you! Don't sweat it! Smell ya!"

Indigo Plateau

  • Before battle
"Hey, <player>! I was looking forward to seeing you, <player>!/You came back, <player>! Hahah, that is so great! My rival should be strong to keep me sharp. While working on my Pokédex, I looked all over for Pokémon. Not only that, I assembled teams that would beat any Pokémon type. And now… I am the Pokémon League Champion! <Player>! Do you know what that means? I'll tell you. I am the most powerful Trainer in the world!"
  • Being defeated
"NO! That can't be! You beat me at my best! After all that work to become the League Champ? My reign is over already? It's not fair!"
  • After being defeated
"Why? Why did I lose? I never made any mistakes raising my Pokémon… Darn it! You're the new Pokémon League Champion! Although I don't like to admit it…"

Four Island

"Hey! <player>! What are you doing here in the Sevii Islands? You should quit copying me, you know? Anyways, I already got my Pokémon Egg so I'm done with this island. Heh, I bet you don't even know about Pokémon Eggs. You'll never fill your National Pokédex that way. By the way, I saw someone we both know on this island. Why don't you go look around if it makes you curious? Me, I don't have time to waste. Be smelling ya!"

Six Island

"Hey, <player>! How's your Pokédex filling up? It looks like it's impossible to get all the Pokémon by hanging around just these parts. Maybe there are Pokémon we don't know about somewhere far away… … … … … … … … … … Well, if I can't do it, there's no way for you to get it done. I'm not going to get all desperate over this. I'll keep collecting Pokémon at my own pace while I train them. That's what I'll do. So there's no point staying here. I may as well leave for home. That's that, then! Smell ya later!"

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Cinnabar Island

  • When first talked to
"Who are you? My name's Blue. I was once the Kanto Champion. Although it was short-lived thanks to Red… Anyway, take a good look around you…"
"A volcano erupts, and just like that, a whole town disappears. We can go on winning and losing in Pokémon, but if nature so much as twitches, we can be overwhelmed in a second… That's the way it is… But, anyway, I'm still a Trainer. If I see a strong opponent, it makes me want to battle."
  • If the player has less than seven Kanto Badges
"If you want to battle me… for real, show me how many Kanto Badges you've got. … <number of Kanto Badges>… You're not ready to battle me…"
  • If the player has seven Kanto Badges
"If you want to battle me… for real, come to the Viridian Gym. I'll be waiting for you!"
  • On Fridays, after defeating Red
"You are quite something! You defeated Red!? That's great! Let's take a picture together!"
Yes: "All right!"
"Thanks for the nice picture!"
No: "Oh, well..."

Viridian Gym

  • Before battle
"Yo! Finally got here, huh? I wasn't in the mood at Cinnabar, but now I'm ready to battle you. … You're telling me you conquered all the Gyms in Johto? Hahaha! Heh! Johto's Gyms are that pathetic? Hey, don't worry about it. I'll know if you are good or not by battling you right now."
  • After sending out last Pokémon
"Heh heh heh… You're unprepared for this. We'll knock you down!"
  • Last Pokémon on critical health
"Perhaps I'm the one who was unprepared?"
  • Being defeated
"This is the real power of Johto…"
  • After being defeated
"No way! How the heck did I lose to you? … Tch, all right… Here, take this. It's the Earth Badge."
"With this Badge, you'll be able to use the HM move Rock Climb! Here! Take this as well!"
"It contains Trick Room! It allows slower Pokémon to move before faster Pokémon for a while. It's a very tricky move, isn't it? Hence the name!"
"… All right, I was wrong. You're the real deal. You are a good trainer. But I'm going to beat you someday. Don't you forget it!"

Fighting Dojo

  • Before battle
"Good! Thanks for coming to lose to me!"
  • Being defeated
"Just as I expected! No wonder you've become the Champion…"
  • After being defeated
"Hahaha! My scare tactic doesn't scare you at all!"

PokéGear Phone

For registering Blue's number, see Daisy Oak
  • Calling him
"Hello…Whatever… Don't worry about me. I'm doing peachy over here! If it's not Sunday night, then I'm not available. Call then or forget about it!"
On Sunday evenings
"Hello…Whatever… Don't worry about me. I'm doing peachy over here! I was just looking for something to do! Wanna battle me again?"
Yes: "Whatever! I won't lose to you again, got that? I'll be waiting at the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City."
No: "Whatever. Sounds like you're pretty busy yourself."
  • Before defeating all Gym Leaders
"Hello…Whatever… Don't worry about me. I'm doing peachy over here! Are there any Gym Leaders you haven't battled yet? Make your move! Show some initiative!"
  • If he is waiting at the Fighting Dojo
"Hello…Whatever… Don't worry about me. I'm doing peachy over here! I'm waiting at the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City. C'mon, show a little initiative here!"
  • If the player is in a Gym or the Fighting Dojo
"Wha... I can't make out what you're saying! This connection is no good! Call from somewhere better, OK?"
  • If the player has made too many appointments to battle
"Wha…? Oh, C'mon… Haven't you made plans with enough other people?"
  • Blue calling the player
"I'm Blue. Man, this guy called Red brought me down in a heartbeat. I haven't seen him in a long time...I wonder where he is and what he's up to… Come to think of it, you look a little bit like Red. Yeah, you do. Just...Just a little bit. Whatever..."
"I'm Blue. When I look at Pokémon, I get a strange feeling—you ever get that? There's round ones, flying ones, swimming ones, flaming ones, freezing ones, shiny ones, dark ones—there are so many different types, and yet, they're all Pokémon. I mean, like Pokémon, there's not just one type of person, either… But it's still kind of strange when you think about it."
"I'm Blue. Anyway, you're really something. Traveling all by yourself, visiting all these different Gyms you find and beating them all… Well, you're not really alone…You've got Pokémon with you!"
If he is waiting at the Fighting Dojo
"I'm Blue. Remember we made plans to battle at the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City? Wha...! Did you seriously forget? C'mon, I don't have all day!"

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

  • Before battle (first round)
"Right now, I'm really in the mood for a battle!"
  • Before battle (second round)
"But, I'm a Trainer. If I see a strong opponent, it makes me want to battle."
  • Before battle (final round)
"I'll know if you are good or not by battling you right now."
  • Being defeated
"How the heck did I lose to you?"
  • If the player is defeated
"This is what I, Kanto's top-level Trainer, can really do!"
  • After being defeated
"You're the real deal. You are a good Trainer. But I'm going to beat you someday. Don't you forget it!"
  • After winning
"You're tough, I'll give you that. But there's always someone better. You have to be more dedicated! Smell ya later!"
  • In the lobby, after the tournament
"Three wins and you've done it! Luck can also be a factor, and I'm still not satisfied at all! Oh, I didn't think you won because of luck, though!"

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

Battle Tree (first visit)
"You're <player>, right?
Yes: "See that Red! I've still got it!"
No: "Oh, really? Look, maybe you can fool Red with that kind of act, but not me!"
"The name's Blue! This guy is Red."
"Nice to meet you. And hey, congrats to you on becoming Champion of Alola! We were both Champions of the Kanto region, in our own days. Nice to meet a fellow Champ, yeah? What do you say, Red?"
"Still as silent as ever, eh?"
"Look, I'm a Trainer. So, if I see another strong Trainer, I'm gonna want to fight them. So how about a battle? Which one of us'll you choose?"
Red: "...Kch. Fine. Look, I'll heal your Pokémon for you, so you'd better show me an awesome battle."
Blue: "Yeah, you get it. Here, I'll heal your Pokémon for you, so let's you and me have an awesome battle! Here I go!"
  • Being defeated
"You're a pretty big deal! Amazing that I could lose!"
  • After being defeated
"You got me!"
  • After either he or Red is defeated
"We were called here to be the new bosses of this here Battle Tree! We'll definitely battle again...if you can manage to make it through the Battle Tree, that is! And when we do, I'll show you just what a top Kanto Trainer can do!"
Battle Tree (proper)
  • Before battle
"Let's have a battle, first Champion of Alola!"
  • Being defeated
"OK! You're pretty good!"
  • If the player is defeated
"This is what I, Kanto's top-level Trainer, can really do!"
Battle Tree (super)
  • Before battle
"Show it to me—the true power of the first Champion of Alola!"
  • Being defeated
"How did I lose? You really are the real deal!"
  • If the player is defeated
"This is what I, Kanto's top-level Trainer, can really do!"

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

Pewter City
"Hey, you there! Newbie! Don’t tell me... You've gotta be <player>, right?"
I am! That’s amazing!: "Ha, I knew it! I'm always right."
How did you know that?!: "'Cause you look just like my gramps said."
"I’m Blue! I heard from my gramps that two new kids set out from Pallet Town to become Trainers, just like I did once. So I came to check you out! I was thinking you might want some advice on how to beat the Gym from an expert Trainer like me, but looks like I showed up too late, huh? Seems you're not too shabby yourself... So I guess you've earned a reward, newbie!"
"Those'll be even better for catching Pokémon than plain old Poké Balls. And hey, that thing you’ve got there... That's a Pokédex, right? So Gramps finally went and made one! He used to make me just scribble on a map with a pencil about where I encountered Pokémon... You’d better do a good job helping him out! He may be Professor Oak to you, and sure, he’s an old coot, but he’s still my gramps! Smell ya later, newbie!"
S.S. Anne
"Bonjour! If it isn't <player> and <rival>! Didn’t think I'd be seeing the two of you here!"
"Not hardly. I got invited to the exclusive party for Trainers, but I’m pretty much done with this scene. I got plenty of party favors, too. Here... I can even share one with you."
"More importantly, though... you wanna know what I overheard at the party? You guys know about Team Rocket, right?"
They’re the bad guys!: "Yup. There are all kinds of rumors going around about the things they get up to."
I battled them before...: "Seriously? You must be fearless or something, kid."
"Anyway, the point is this: Team Rocket is a dangerous group, and they’re trying to use Pokémon to make themselves rich. I might do some digging into what it is they’re really after... And you two’d better stay out of their path!"
Silph Co.
"Aw, don’t be such a stick in the mud. You won’t even let us have a little look around?"
"You and me are on the same wavelength, <rival>. We can’t keep letting Team Rocket do whatever they please!"
That's right!: "Come on! It’s time we did a little strategy planning!"
What do we do?: "We do whatever we can do!"
"...So in short, the plan is this: <player> is gonna drive Team Rocket out of Silph Co., just like he/she planned. But it’d be crazy to try something like that alone, so <rival> is going with him/her."
"While you pip-squeaks do that, I’m gonna do a loop around all of Kanto, squashing out Team Rocket wherever I find 'em! One of us is sure to find out where their boss is hiding. And while I’m at it, I’ll swing by the Pokémon League to tell the bigwigs there what’s going on."
"Maybe! So that’s the battle plan, guys/guy and gal! Time to split up and put it into action!"
"...Heh. If only it were that simple. Fact is, there’s one more thing we’ve gotta do here first. <player>! <rival>! If you want me to leave this place up to you two newbies, then prove that you’re up to the task!"
"I don’t care who goes first, so show me what you've got!"
  • If the player tries to walk away
"Hey now! You lost or something? I'm standing right here!"
  • Before battle
"So you’re my first challenger, huh, <player>?"
Yes: "That’s what I like to hear! Here I go!"
No: "Hmph. Your loss, I guess."
  • Being defeated
"Exactly what I'd expect from a Pallet Town Trainer!"
  • After being defeated
"Oh, man! So you really are ready for Team Rocket! I feel pretty good about leaving this place in your hands! Then you're next, <rival>! Come at me—I’m just getting warmed up!"
Professor Oak's Laboratory
"Gramps, no one ever laughs at that joke! Would you give it a break? And besides, we’ve already met!"
"Yeah, yeah. Sure, Gramps. More important than that, though... <Player>! <Rival>! You two did awesome!"
"With Team Rocket! I never thought that their boss would actually be holed up there at Silph Co.! And the two of you managed to take him down!"
"So what? You and your Pokémon did your best, too, right, <rival>? So I’ve got a little something for you two! As a reward for your hard work."
"The two of you should be able to use these well! These are Mega Stones!"
"You’re gonna take on the Pokémon League, aren’t you? Give these a try when you do!"
"Oh. But what’re you even doing back here in Pallet Town? ...What? Viridian City’s Gym Leader is never at the Gym? Huh, that’s odd... Maybe I’ll go take a look myself..."
Viridian City
"Congrats, kid! Boy, though, what a shock... I never thought a criminal would use a Pokémon Gym as their hideout... ... ... ... That’s it! I’ve decided! I’ll look after the Viridian City Gym from now on! I don’t really like to get tied down, so I’ve always said no when they ask about it, but... I’m finally ready. I’ll be the Gym Leader from now on."
That's great!: "Thanks! With an awesome Trainer like me around, I’m pretty sure the Kanto region’ll be safe from troublemakers like Team Rocket forever!"
I want to battle you!: "Huh? I mean, sure, but I think you’ve got a bigger challenge to face right now."
"So then, <player>... Time for you to take on the Pokémon League! Just keep going along Route 22 to the west of here, and you won’t miss it. The Elite Four are tough opponents, but don’t you dare lose!"
  • If talked to again
"The first challenger I’ll have here... I’m sure it’s gonna be <rival>! I’m gonna show that little upstart how it's done!"
Viridian Gym
"Stopped by to say hello, huh? Don't you worry. Now that I'm a Gym Leader, I’m gonna make sure that all the Trainers in Kanto are up to my standard!"
"Yo, <player>! Since I’ve become the Gym Leader here, the Viridian City Gym has really stepped it up! It’s made each day pretty busy, though! By the way... what do you think of this Gym’s design? It makes me look like some kinda bad guy, right? I’ve been thinking of remodeling the place. Well, it doesn’t matter all that much, I guess. No matter the place, I’m still the best there is! All right! It’s been a while since I’ve gone all out. So I’ll show you the strength of a top Trainer!"
  • Before battle (subsequent rematches)
"Oh ho! Couldn't stand being away from my greatness? <Rival> just came by recently, too! That one's been getting pretty strong recently. You'd better watch out! All right! Let's get started! No way I'm losing this time!"
  • Being defeated
"Aw man, what was I doing?"
  • After being defeated
"As long as I can battle strong opponents, I don't care what happens! You get what I mean, right? You'd better come back again!"

Pokémon Stadium 2

"So you're the trainer who conquered Johto Castle. Come on, I'll take you on anytime."
  • Before battle
"I'm Blue, the Viridian Gym Leader. Let's get going!"
"You must be pretty good to get this far."
"I don't know about your strategy, but balance is the key!"
  • Sending out first Pokémon
"There!"
  • Sending out a new Pokémon
"It's <Pokémon>!"
"<Pokémon>, it's yours for the taking!"
"<Pokémon>, it's your show!"
"Get it, <Pokémon>!"
"This is pointless! Get back here!"
"Switch, <Pokémon>!"
"Way to go, <Pokémon>!"
"<Pokémon>, that's good!"
  • Own Pokémon faints
"Wh-what! Wait a sec!"
"Arrrgh! You jerk!"
  • Player's Pokémon faints
"There! Yes!"
"Yes! Critical hit! Ha, ha, ha! Lucky!"
  • Player's Pokémon lands a critical hit
"Waaah! No luck there! Took it where it's weak!"
"Man, that's frustrating."
"OK!"
  • Successfully burning the player's Pokémon
"Heh, that's working!"
  • Successfully freezing the player's Pokémon
"Look at that! All frozen."
  • If the player is defeated
"That's mine!"
  • After being defeated
"Lost? I lost? No way!"
"You really are tough. I have to hand it to you."
"I've only lost to him and now to you… Him? Hee, hee…"
  • After winning
"It all comes down to your sense of balance."
"See? My power is what got me here."
"Sorry to say it, but this is it for you."
  • If the battle ended in a draw
"You just got lucky."
  • If the player runs from the battle
"What? How boring is that?"
  • After defeating all Kanto Gym Leaders
"You defeated all eight of us. You've earned the right to challenge the last trainer in the Kanto Gym Leader Castle."

Artwork

Red Blue Blue.png Yellow Blue.png FireRed LeafGreen Blue.png HeartGold SoulSilver Blue.png Sun Moon Blue.png File:Blue Eevee Ariga artwork.png
Official artwork from
Red and Blue
Official artwork from
Yellow
Official artwork from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Official artwork from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Official artwork from
Sun and Moon
Blue and Eevee concept artwork
for Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurines
Sugimori1996.png File:Charizard red stuff.jpg File:Rival artwork.png RGB guidebook.jpg Blue LGPE concept art.png
Early artwork with
Red
Riding his Charizard Early artwork battling
Red
Artwork of the starters Concept artwork of Blue from
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

Sprites

Spr RG Blue 1.png Spr RG Blue 2.png Spr RG Blue 3.png Spr Y Blue 1.png Spr Y Blue 2.png Spr Y Blue 3.png Spr GS Blue.png
First sprite from
Red and Blue
Second sprite from
Red and Blue
Champion sprite from
Red and Blue
First sprite from
Yellow
Second sprite from
Yellow
Champion sprite from
Yellow
Sprite from
Generation II
Spr FRLG Blue 1.png Spr FRLG Blue 2.png Spr FRLG Blue 3.png FRLG Blue Title.png Rival Blue.png Spr HGSS Blue.png VSBlue.png Spr B2W2 Blue.png
First sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Second sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Champion sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Intro sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Credits sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
VS sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2
Blue I OD.png Blue II OD.png Blue III OD.png Blue IV OD.png Blue OD.png Rival Stadium.png S2 Leader Blue.pngS2 Gym Leader Blue alt.pngS2 Gym Leader Blue alt2.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation I
Overworld sprite from
Generation II
Overworld sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Overworld sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Overworld sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2
Portrait from
Stadium
Portraits from
Stadium 2
Spr SM Blue.png VSBlue SM.png Blue SM OD.png VSBlue PE.png
In-battle model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and
Ultra Moon
VS model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon
Overworld model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and
Ultra Moon
VS model from
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

Optional names

Game Japanese English French German Italian Spanish
Red グリーン Green
シゲル Shigeru
ジョン John
Blue
Gary
John
Blue
Regis
Jean
Blau
Gary
John
Blu
Gary
Pippo
Azul
Gary
Juan
Green (Japan)
Blue (international)
レッド Red
サトシ Satoshi
ジャック Jack
Red
Ash
Jack
Red
Sacha
Paul
Rot
Ash
Jack
Rosso
Ash
Gigi
Rojo
Ash
Jaime
Blue (Japan) レッド Red
グリーン Green
ヒロシ Hiroshi
Yellow ブルー Blue
シゲル Shigeru
ジョン John
Blue
Gary
John
Blue
Regis
Jean
Blau
Gary
John
Blu
Gary
Pippo
Azul
Gary
Juan
FireRed グリーン Green
シゲル Shigeru
ツネカズ Tsunekazu
サトル Satoru
Green
Gary
Kaz
Toru
Green
Yan
Mael
Davy
Grün
Gary
Hugo
Michael
Verde
Gary
Damiano
Fabio
Verte
Bosco
Floren
Silvio
LeafGreen レッド Red
サトシ Satoshi
ケン Ken
シゲキ Shigeki
Red
Ash
Kene
Geki
Red
Danny
Gurvan
Gontran
Rot
Sven
Gerd
Hans
Rosso
Ash
Dimitri
Attilio
Joro
Furio
Llamín
Candel


Counterparts

In the anime

Blue's anime counterpart, Gary Oak

In the main series

Main article: Gary Oak

Blue himself does not make an appearance in the anime; however, he receives an anime counterpart in Gary Oak, Ash Ketchum's rival. Much like Blue, Gary was initially very arrogant, but mellowed out after he was defeated by his rival. Unlike Blue, however, Gary has not been shown to have taken over the Viridian Gym. Instead, he has decided to become a Pokémon researcher like his grandfather, and is currently working with Professor Rowan in Sinnoh.

In Pokémon Origins

Main article: Blue (Origins)

Blue also had a direct counterpart that appeared in the Pokémon Origins mini-series. This counterpart shared Blue's name, in-game role, and design.

In Pokémon Generations

Blue prominently appeared in The Challenger. At the beginning of the episode, he was the subject of the Elite Four's latest conversation, where they described him as a very strong Trainer who was the first in a long time to have collected eight Gym Badges. He was subsequently shown challenging the Elite Four at the Indigo Plateau and defeating each member with relative ease, thus claiming the title of Champion. Shortly after this, he was seen welcoming Red and accepting his challenge.

Pokémon
Blue's Alakazam
Alakazam
Alakazam is one of Blue's known Pokémon. It was seen fighting against Lorelei's Lapras, where it eventually won.

Alakazam's known moves are Teleport and Psychic.

Debut The Challenger
Blue's Pidgeot
Pidgeot
Pidgeot is one of Blue's known Pokémon. It was seen fighting against Bruno's Machamp, where it eventually won.

Pidgeot's only known move is Wing Attack.

Debut The Challenger
Blue's Rhydon
Rhydon
Rhydon is one of Blue's known Pokémon. It was seen winning against Agatha's Arbok, and later fighting her Gengar. The outcome of the second battle is unknown, but Blue later defeated Agatha and challenged Lance.

None of Rhydon's moves are known.

Debut The Challenger
Blue's Blastoise
Blastoise
Blastoise is one of Blue's known Pokémon, and most likely his starter Pokémon. It was seen fighting against Lance's Dragonite. The outcome of this battle is unknown, but Blue later defeated Lance and became Champion.

Blastoise's known moves are Hydro Pump and Skull Bash.

Debut The Challenger
Voice actors
Language Voice actor
Japanese 福山潤 Jun Fukuyama
English Erik Kimerer
European French Donald Reignoux
Italian Gianandrea Muià
European Spanish Manuel Gimeno


Achievements
Badges obtained

This listing is of the Badges Blue has obtained in the Kanto region:

In the manga

Blue in How I Became a Pokémon Card

In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga

Blue appeared in PW10.

Pokémon
Blue Venusaur HIBAPC.png
Venusaur
Blue Arcanine HIBAPC.png
Arcanine

In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga

Blue in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Another counterpart of Blue is the final Gym Leader in Kanto that faced. After the battle, Blue informed him of a Trainer at Mt. Silver who could be battled.

Pokémon
Blue's Pidgeot
Pidgeot
Pidgeot is Blue's only known Pokémon. It battled with Jō's Feraligatr and lost.

Pidgeot's only known move is Twister*.

Debut The True Road to Becoming the Strongest!!

In other manga

Blue, like many in-game characters, has several counterparts in the many different manga series based on Pokémon. While these manga counterparts are distinct from Blue and each other, they generally share his appearance and personality traits.

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Blue in Pokémon Adventures
Main article: Gary Oak → In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Blue's anime counterpart, Gary Oak, also appears in the The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga. In the manga, he has a sister (unseen in the anime) named May.

In the Pokémon 4Koma manga

Main article: Rival (4Koma)

In Pokémon 4Koma, Blue has a counterpart simply named Rival.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Blue (Adventures)

Blue has a direct counterpart in a similarly named character of Pokémon Adventures.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Green (Pocket Monsters)

Blue has a counterpart in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga named Green, sharing his Japanese name. Green is Red's rival and, like Blue, is Professor Oak's grandson.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

Main article: Shigeru (Zensho)

Blue has a counterpart in the Pokémon Zensho manga named Shigeru, named after Blue's alternate name from the games and Gary's Japanese name.

Trivia

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese グリーン Green From Pokémon Green
English, French Blue From Pokémon Blue
German Blau From Pokémon Blaue Edition (Pokémon Blue)
Italian Blu From Pokémon Versione Blu (Pokémon Blue)
Spanish Azul From Pokémon Edición Azul (Pokémon Blue)
Korean 그린 Geurin Transliteration of his Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 青綠 / 青绿 Qīnglǜ From 青 qīng (green, blue) and 綠 / 绿 lǜ / luhk (green)
Chinese (Cantonese) 青綠 Chēngluhk


References


Non-player characters in the core series games
Kanto Professor OakMom (Kanto)Mom (LGPE)RedBlueGreenTraceDaisyOld manBillCelioMr. FujiSafari Zone WardenCopycatPrimoKoichi
Pokémon Fan Club ChairmanErik and SaraLostelleTealaSelphyCalSteven StoneMayleneMinaCameronMr. GameMorimoto
Team RocketGym guideGym LeadersElite FourProfessors' aidesMagikarp salesmanName RaterDay-Care PersonMr. Hyper
Alola Professor KukuiMomLillieNebbyHauRotomProfessor BurnetMolayneSamson OakRyukiMohn
RedBlueWallyCynthiaGrimsleyColressSinaDexioLookerAnabelNecrozmaMorimotoIwao
Team SkullAether FoundationUltra Recon SquadTeam Rainbow Rocket
Trial CaptainsIsland kahunasElite FourName RaterJudgeMr. HyperGester



Rival characters
Core series BlueSilverBrendan/MayWallyBarryCherenBiancaNHugh
Calem/SerenaShaunaTiernoTrevorHauGladionTrace
HopBedeMarnieKlaraAveryNemonaCarmineKieran
Spin-off games RonaldPauloLear


Pokémon Champions
Core series BlueLanceRedStevenWallaceCynthiaAlderIrisDianthaTraceLeonMustardPeonyNemonaGeetaKieranDraytonMost player characters
Masters EX BlueLanceRedStevenCynthiaAlderIrisDianthaLeonScottieBettieAshNemonaGeetaCalemSerenaMarnieBedeHopLeafNateRosaSilver
Other
spin-offs
Ronald (TCG GB)Mark (TCG GB)Mint (TCG GB)Glenn (Pokkén)
Anime LanceCynthiaWallaceAlderDianthaStevenAsh KetchumLeonIrisNemona
Other animation Blue (Origins)Red (Origins)Calem (Generations)Edgar Troy (PttP)Ava (PttP)
Adventures Professor OakRedSidneyPhoebeGlaciaDrakeStevenWallaceCynthiaAlderIrisDianthaLeonMustardPeonyNemona
Other manga Shigeru (Zensho)Satoshi (Zensho)Rald (Battle Frontier)


Indigo League
Generations I, III, and VII
VSLorelei PE.png
Elite Four
Lorelei
VSBruno PE.png
Elite Four
Bruno
VSAgatha PE.png
Elite Four
Agatha
VSLance PE.png
Elite Four
Lance
Blue Trace
Champion
Blue Trace
Generations II and IV
VSWill.png
Elite Four
Will
VSKoga.png
Elite Four
Koga
VSBruno.png
Elite Four
Bruno
VSKaren.png
Elite Four
Karen
VSLance.png
Champion
Lance


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


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