Bruno

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Bruno
シバ Shiba
[[File:File:FL Bruno.jpg|{{{size}}}]]
Art from FireRed/LeafGreen
Gender Male
Eye color Black
Hair color Black
Hometown Unknown
Region Kanto
Trainer class Elite Trainer
Generation I, II, III, IV
Games Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, FireRed, LeafGreen, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Stadium, Stadium 2
Elite Four of Indigo Plateau
Anime debut To Master the Onix-Pected
English voice actor Maddie Blaustein
Japanese voice actor Toshiyuki Morikawa

Bruno (Japanese: シバ Shiba) is a master Template:Type2 Trainer and member of the Elite Four of Kanto and Johto.

In the games

Bruno is a member of the Elite Four. He raises Fighting-type Pokémon, living with them and training with them. He joined the Elite Four out of a desire to challenge the best Trainers.

Bruno regularly visits the Sevii Islands. He and his Pokémon use the spa on Knot Island, and he visits Boon Island to buy Ragecandybars.

Brawly is a former training partner of Bruno's.

In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, and HeartGold and SoulSilver, Bruno continues to be a member of the Elite Four, though moving up in rank one level.

Fame Checker

This is a list of the Fame Checker's information on Bruno in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Pokémon League - Bruno
  • What does this person do?
"I am Bruno of the Elite Four."
Pokémon League - Bruno
  • Favorite kind of Pokémon?
"I've lived and trained with my fighting <sc>Pokémon."
Saffron City - Pokémon Journal
  • What is this person like?
"Bruno apparently joined the Elite Four out of his burning ambition to
battle the best of Trainers."
Ember Spa - Crusher
  • What is this person like?
"Bruno, who's a senior ahead of me, visits the Spa on occasion.
He comes to rehab injuries, both his own and his Pokémon's "
Two Island - Woman
  • There's a rumor...
"He's one of the Elite Four. His name is Bruno.
He went away disappointed when he found out that they were all sold out of Rage Candybars."
Tanoby Key - BlackBelt
  • Family and friends?
"Even Bruno, he trained with a fellow by the name of Brawly before."
Message from Bruno
  • From: Bruno
  • To: [Player]
"The super power of your Pokémon and you I've experienced myself.
Next time, maybe I should show you how to train yourself."

Pokémon

This listing is for Bruno's Pokémon in the video games in which he has appeared.

Pokémon Red, Blue and Green



Pokémon Yellow



Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal



Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

First battle



Second battle



Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

First Battle



Second Battle (rematch)



Pokémon Stadium

Round 1



Round 2



Pokémon Stadium 2

Round 1



Round 2



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Quotes

File:YellowBruno.png File:BrunoGSCsprite.gif File:FL Bruno.png File:BrunoHGSS.gif
Bruno sprite from
Pokémon Yellow
Bruno Sprite from
Generation II
Bruno sprite from
Generation III
Bruno Sprite from
Generation IV

Pokémon Red and Blue

Pokémon Gold and Silver

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

In the anime

File:Bruno.png
Bruno in the anime

Bruno appeared in To Master the Onixpected!. His English voice actress is Maddie Blaustein and his Japanese voice actor is Toshiyuki Morikawa.

While Ash was preparing for the Pokémon League in Kanto, he found out that Bruno was training in the mountains near Pallet Town. Brock was enthusiastic about meeting Bruno, so they took Misty and headed towards the mountains. In the local mountains, it was known that Onix grew much larger than usual.

After Bruno saved them from one of the giant Onix, Ash and Brock begged for Bruno to take them on as students. Bruno agreed, as long as Ash and Brock would do anything he said. Bruno had them chop wood, carry water, and carve chopsticks - amongst other chores. Misty began to suspect that Bruno was a phony.

Brock decided to prove how amazing Bruno was by surprising him with a sneak attack. He assumed that Bruno's reflexes would be so amazing, he'd stop Brock with ease. Brock nearly ended up knocking Bruno unconscious. Bruno admitted that he didn't know any secret techniques on how to train Pokémon and just wanted to have someone to do chores for him.

Later, the kids were again chased by a giant Onix. Bruno calmed the giant Pokémon, and it decided to join Bruno's team. Bruno then said that the only true secret behind Pokémon training is that Trainers and their Pokémon should care for each other.

Bruno has amazing physical power and agility in the anime, and appears capable of using them with almost superhuman expertise.

Pokémon

This listing is of Bruno's Pokémon in the Pokémon anime:

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Hitmonchan

File:Bruno's Onix.png
Onix
(giant)

Voice actors

In the Pokémon Special manga

In the Pokémon Special manga, Bruno was primarily a villain. He challenged Red to a Pokémon battle in a remote area. He then offered a position on the Elite Four to Red, but Red refused so Lorelei froze him.

Later, the Elite Four tried to wipe out most of humanity from Cerise Island. Bill, Lt. Surge, and Red teamed up to defeat Bruno.

It was later revealed that Bruno was an unwilling member. Agatha used the mind controlling abilities of her Ghost-type Pokémon to force Bruno to join.

Without any place to go, Bruno formed a new version of the Elite Four in Johto, with three other ex-members of criminal organizations: Will, Karen, and Koga.

Bruno attaches his Poké Balls to the ends of a set of nunchuck. The force of him using the weapon causes his Pokémon to be released at high speeds, giving him the advantage in battles.

Pokémon

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

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Onix
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Hitmonlee
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Hitmonchan
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Machamp
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Tyrogue
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Machop

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Bruno or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Name Type Level Rarity Set Set no.
Bruno's Machamp Fighting - Common Pokémon VS (no English release) 81/141
Bruno's Hitmonlee Fighting - Common Pokémon VS (no English release) 82/141
Bruno's Hitmonchan Fighting - Common Pokémon VS (no English release) 83/141
Bruno's Steelix Metal - Rare HolographicH Pokémon VS (no English release) 84/141
Bruno's Ursaring Colorless - Common Pokémon VS (no English release) 85/141
Bruno's Hitmontop Fighting - Common Pokémon VS (no English release) 86/141
Bruno's TM 01 - - Uncommon Pokémon VS (no English release) 123/141
Bruno's TM 02 - - Uncommon Pokémon VS (no English release) 124/141

Quotes

Pokémon Red, Blue, FireRed, and LeafGreen

"I am Bruno of the Elite Four! Through rigorous training, people and Pokémon can become stronger without limit. I've lived and trained with my Fighting Pokémon! And that will never change! <name>! We will grind you down with our superior power! Hoo hah!"

"Why? How could I lose?"

"My job is done. Go face your next challenge."

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

"I am Bruno of the Elite Four. I always train to the extreme because I believe in our potential. That is how we became strong. Can you withstand our power? Hm? I see no fear in you. You look determined. Perfect for battle! Ready, <name>? You will bow down to our overwhelming power! Hoo hah!"

"Why? How could we lose?"

"Having lost, I have no right to say anything...Go face your next challenge!"

Trivia

  • Bruno's hair has changed from Generation II to Generation III to a longer, darker style and his skin tone got lighter as well.
  • Bruno was the first member of the Elite Four who was met in the anime, not counting Koga, who was not a member when he was seen.
  • Bruno is the only character to be a member of two different incarnations of the Elite Four; since Lance became the Champion, he technically wasn't a member of the Generation II Kanto Elite Four.
  • Bruno and Lance are the only members of the Elite Four that are still members in Generation II. However, Lance has taken the title of Champion.
  • After defeating Bruno in the Generation III games, he will turn to his left; he is the only character in the Elite Four that does this.
  • Bruno, Lance, and Koga are the only members of the Elite Four who have appeared in all four generations.

Names

Language Name Reference to
Japanese シバ Shiba Shiba can refer to both lawns and shrubs. Similar to shibaku (to strike, to hit).
English, German, Italian, Spanish Bruno Means "brown haired". It's similar to brawn, bruiser and to brunt.
French Aldo Originates from the Italian short form of Germanic name elements ald, "old," and adal, "noble."
Korean 시바 (Siba) Phonetical translation of シバ Shiba.
Chinese (Taiwan) 希巴 (Xībā) Phonetical translation of シバ Shiba.
Chinese (PRC) 志霸 (Zhìbà) Phonetical translation of シバ Shiba.


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