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'''Bugsy''' (Japanese: '''ツクシ''' ''Tsukushi'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Azalea Town]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Azalea Gym]]. He hands out the {{Badge|Hive}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Bug}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
'''Bugsy''' (Japanese: '''ツクシ''' ''Tsukushi'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Azalea Town]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Azalea Gym]]. He hands out the {{Badge|Hive}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Bug}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.


==In the games==
==In the core series games==
Bugsy appears in {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} as the Gym Leader of the [[Azalea Gym]]. He is the second Gym Leader to be challenged in each of the games, although he cannot be fought until [[Team Rocket]] has been driven out of the [[Slowpoke Well]].
Bugsy appears in {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} as the Gym Leader of the [[Azalea Gym]]. He is the second Gym Leader to be challenged in each of the games, although he cannot be fought until [[Team Rocket]] has been driven out of the [[Slowpoke Well]].


Because of his research on {{t|Bug}} Pokémon, Bugsy's knowledge makes him an authority on them. He even discovered the move {{m|Fury Cutter}}, which is the [[signature move]] on his {{TP|Bugsy|Scyther}}. This research has led to his given title, "The Walking Bug Pokémon Encyclopedia". He claims to never lose when it comes to Bug Pokémon, but&mdash;once defeated by the {{player}}&mdash;will admit his research isn't yet finished. Upon defeat he will hand out the {{Badge|Hive}}, and a {{type|Bug}} Technical Machine: {{tm|49|Fury Cutter}} in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, and {{tm|89|U-turn}} in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
Because of his research on {{t|Bug}} Pokémon, Bugsy's knowledge makes him an authority on them. He even discovered the [[move]] {{m|Fury Cutter}}, which is the [[signature move]] on his {{TP|Bugsy|Scyther}}. This research has led to his given title, "The Walking Bug Pokémon Encyclopedia". He claims to never lose when it comes to Bug Pokémon, but&mdash;once defeated by the {{player}}&mdash;will admit his research isn't yet finished. Upon defeat he will hand out the {{Badge|Hive}}, and a {{type|Bug}} Technical Machine: {{tm|49|Fury Cutter}} in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, and {{tm|89|U-turn}} in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.


Like all other Johto and Kanto Gym Leaders, Bugsy will leave his Gym from time to time. Every Thursday, Bugsy travels to [[Viridian Forest]] where he will hand out his [[Pokégear]] phone number to fellow travelers all day (12am-11:59pm). From here he will progress to the [[Fighting Dojo]] and, on Thursday afternoons (12pm-3pm), accept a rematch with a stronger team. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays&mdash;the days before the tri-weekly [[Bug-Catching Contest]] — Bugsy will appear at [[National Park]]. On Fridays, he will take photographs with the player and their first Pokémon. Bugsy elects not to compete in the Bug-Catching Contests as he has already won it many times.
Like all other Johto and Kanto Gym Leaders, Bugsy will leave his Gym from time to time. Every Thursday, Bugsy travels to [[Viridian Forest]] where he will hand out his [[Pokégear]] phone number to fellow travelers all day (12am-11:59pm). From here he will progress to the [[Fighting Dojo]] and, on Thursday afternoons (12pm-3pm), accept a rematch with a stronger team. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays&mdash;the days before the tri-weekly [[Bug-Catching Contest]] — Bugsy will appear at [[National Park]]. On Fridays, he will take photographs with the player and their first Pokémon. Bugsy elects not to compete in the Bug-Catching Contests as he has already won it many times.
Bugsy also has a room in the Johto [[Gym Leader Castle]] in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. This is the only time he uses Pokémon that are not of the Bug-type.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]====
==In the side series games==
===[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]===
Bugsy has a room in the Johto [[Gym Leader Castle]] in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. This is the only time he uses Pokémon that are not Bug types.
 
During the game's end credits, he is seen having a battle with [[Karen]].
 
====Pokémon====
=====Round 1=====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
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|bordercolor={{bug color dark}}
|bordercolor={{bug color dark}}
|sprite=S2 Leader Bugsy.png
|sprite=S2 Leader Bugsy.png
|prize=N/A|class=Gym Leader
|prize=none|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Bugsy
|name=Bugsy
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|pokemon=6}}
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=123
|ndex=123MSStad
|pokemon=Scyther
|pokemon=Scyther
|gender=male
|gender=male
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|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=012
|ndex=012MSStad
|pokemon=Butterfree
|pokemon=Butterfree
|gender=female
|gender=female
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|move4=Nightmare|move4type=Ghost}}
|move4=Nightmare|move4type=Ghost}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=015
|ndex=015MSStad
|pokemon=Beedrill
|pokemon=Beedrill
|gender=male
|gender=male
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{{Party/Div|color={{bug color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{bug color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=070
|ndex=070MSStad
|pokemon=Weepinbell
|pokemon=Weepinbell
|gender=female
|gender=female
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|move4=Wrap|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Wrap|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=127
|ndex=127MSStad
|pokemon=Pinsir
|pokemon=Pinsir
|gender=male
|gender=male
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|move4=Seismic Toss|move4type=Fighting}}
|move4=Seismic Toss|move4type=Fighting}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=247
|ndex=247MSStad
|pokemon=Pupitar
|pokemon=Pupitar
|gender=male
|gender=male
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|bordercolor={{bug color dark}}
|bordercolor={{bug color dark}}
|sprite=S2 Leader Bugsy.png
|sprite=S2 Leader Bugsy.png
|prize=N/A
|prize=none
|class=Gym Leader
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
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|pokemon=6}}
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=123
|ndex=123MSStad
|pokemon=Scyther
|pokemon=Scyther
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Steel Wing|move4type=Steel}}
|move4=Steel Wing|move4type=Steel}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=214
|ndex=214MSStad
|pokemon=Heracross
|pokemon=Heracross
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=127
|ndex=127MSStad
|pokemon=Pinsir
|pokemon=Pinsir
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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{{Party/Div|color={{bug color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{bug color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=195
|ndex=195MSStad
|pokemon=Quagsire
|pokemon=Quagsire
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=AncientPower|move4type=Rock}}
|move4=AncientPower|move4type=Rock}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=185
|ndex=185MSStad
|pokemon=Sudowoodo
|pokemon=Sudowoodo
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock}}
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=020
|ndex=020MSStad
|pokemon=Raticate
|pokemon=Raticate
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


==Artwork==
==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]===
Bugsy appears as an opponent in [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]. He uses a {{p|Kakuna}} to battle.
 
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Bugsy (Masters)}}
Bugsy forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Beedrill}} and {{TP|Bugsy|Scyther}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. His Beedrill is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]]. Bugsy became a playable sync pair since the game's release.
 
{{PairDex/h|Bug}}
{{PairDex|011|Bugsy|trainerlink=Bugsy (Masters)#Beedrill|trainerimg=Bugsy|0015M|Beedrill|gender=male|mega=Beedrillite|form=[[Mega Evolution|Mega Beedrill]]|Bug|Rock|Physical Strike|3|Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|011|Bugsy|trainerlink=Bugsy (Masters)#Scyther|trainerimg=Bugsy|0123|Scyther|pokemonlink=Bugsy's Scyther|gender=male|Bug|Rock|Support|4EX|Sync Pair-Up Event}}
|}
 
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color}}; font-size:80%;"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Gold Silver Bugsy.png|120px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Gold Silver Bugsy.png|120px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Crystal Bugsy.png|x250px]]
|-
|-
| Headshot from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Headshot from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}
|}
|}


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|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr GS Bugsy.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr GS Bugsy.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Bugsy.png‎]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Bugsy.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSBugsy.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSBugsy.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Bugsy.png‎]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Bugsy.png]]
|-
|-
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Puzzle Challenge Bugsy.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Puzzle Challenge Bugsy.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:190px"| [[File:S2 Leader Bugsy.png]][[File:S2 Gym Leader Bugsy alt.png]][[File:S2 Gym Leader Bugsy alt2.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:190px"| [[File:S2 Leader Bugsy.png]][[File:S2 Gym Leader Bugsy alt.png]][[File:S2 Gym Leader Bugsy alt2.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:S2 Gym Leader Bugsy Credits.png]]
|-
|-
| Portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Puzzle Challenge|Puzzle Challenge}}
| Portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Puzzle Challenge|Puzzle Challenge}}
| Portraits from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}}
| Portraits from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
| Portrait from the credits in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
|}
|}


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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Bugsy anime.png|250px|thumb|Bugsy in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Bugsy anime.png|250px|thumb|Bugsy in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visited the [[Azalea Gym]] in ''[[EP144|Gettin' the Bugs Out]]''. When they first entered the facility, it appeared to be empty, but {{an|Misty}}'s screams after coming face-to-face with several {{t|Bug}} Pokémon alerted Bugsy to their presence. Being a passionate Bug-type expert, Bugsy was quick to criticize Misty for her ignorance towards them. Despite his harsh language, {{an|Brock}} and his friends quickly recognized Bugsy's expertise in all Bug Pokémon.
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visited the [[Azalea Gym]] in ''[[EP144|Gettin' the Bugs Out]]''. When they first entered the facility, it appeared to be empty, but {{an|Misty}}'s screams after coming face-to-face with several {{t|Bug}} Pokémon alerted Bugsy to their presence. Being a passionate Bug-type expert, Bugsy was quick to criticize Misty for her ignorance towards them. Despite his harsh language, {{an|Brock}} and his friends quickly recognized Bugsy's expertise in all Bug Pokémon.
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Bugsy appeared in [[Born to Be a Winner]], the opening for [[S04|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]]. He also appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP255|Why? Wynaut!]]''.
Bugsy appeared in [[Born to Be a Winner]], the opening for [[S04|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]]. He also appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP255|Why? Wynaut!]]''.


===Character===
====Character====
Bugsy's {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash showcased his passion and skills as a [[Gym Leader]]. He had developed a range of strategies to combat his Pokémon's type weakness to {{type|Fire}} attacks, such as his {{p|Scyther}}'s {{m|Swords Dance}}. Bugsy utilizes the forest battlefield, mimicking a Bug Pokémon's natural habitat, to his full advantage, having his {{p|Spinarak}} swing from the trees to evade attacks, while his {{p|Metapod}} uses the dust and leaves to camouflage itself to give it the upper hand.
Bugsy's {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash showcased his passion and skills as a [[Gym Leader]]. He had developed a range of strategies to combat his Pokémon's type weakness to {{type|Fire}} attacks, such as his {{p|Scyther}}'s {{m|Swords Dance}}. Bugsy utilizes the forest battlefield, mimicking a Bug Pokémon's natural habitat, to his full advantage, having his {{p|Spinarak}} swing from the trees to evade attacks, while his {{p|Metapod}} uses the dust and leaves to camouflage itself to give it the upper hand.


Bugsy is particularly competitive, noting that few challengers had recently made it to the final round against his Scyther before Ash's match. He was excited to see Ash overcome his crafted strategies and went on to offer Ash a [[rematch]] if he returned to [[Azalea Town]].
Bugsy is particularly competitive, noting that few challengers had recently made it to the final round against his Scyther before Ash's match. He was excited to see Ash overcome his crafted strategies and went on to offer Ash a [[rematch]] if he returned to [[Azalea Town]].
{{-}}
 
===Pokémon===
====Pokémon====
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
====On hand====
=====On hand=====
This listing is of Bugsy's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
This listing is of Bugsy's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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Scyther proved to be an exceptional fighter as it can hold its own against {{type|Fire}}s by using {{m|Swords Dance}} to counter Fire attacks. Using this technique, it almost defeated [[Ash's Cyndaquil]] by deflecting all of its Fire attacks. Thanks to Ash's strategy though, Cyndaquil gained the upper hand. Instead of attacking horizontally, it jumped above Scyther and used {{m|Flamethrower}}. Scyther was unable to defend itself from the attack and was knocked out of the battle, allowing Ash to earn the Hive Badge.}}
Scyther proved to be an exceptional fighter as it can hold its own against {{type|Fire}}s by using {{m|Swords Dance}} to counter Fire attacks. Using this technique, it almost defeated [[Ash's Cyndaquil]] by deflecting all of its Fire attacks. Thanks to Ash's strategy though, Cyndaquil gained the upper hand. Instead of attacking horizontally, it jumped above Scyther and used {{m|Flamethrower}}. Scyther was unable to defend itself from the attack and was knocked out of the battle, allowing Ash to earn the Hive Badge.}}


====At Azalea Gym====
=====At Azalea Gym=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bugsy
|trainer=Bugsy
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Their only known move is {{m|String Shot}}.}}
Their only known move is {{m|String Shot}}.}}


===Voice actors===
====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{bug color}}|bordercolor={{bug color light}}
{{vatable|color={{bug color}}|bordercolor={{bug color light}}
|ja=石川寛美 ''Hiromi Ishikawa''
|ja=石川寛美 ''Hiromi Ishikawa''
|en=[[Tara Jayne]]
|en=[[Tara Jayne]]
|ar=إيمان بيطار ''Iman Bitar''
|cs=Vojtěch Rohlíček
|es_eu=Amelia Jara
|es_eu=Amelia Jara
|es_la=María Fernanda Morales
|es_la=María Fernanda Morales
|pl=Grzegorz Pawlak
|pl=Grzegorz Pawlak
|it=Monica Bonetto
|it=Monica Bonetto (Mediaset dub)<br>Federico Zanandrea (K2 dub)
|pt_br=Rosely Gonçalves}}
|pt_br=Rosely Gonçalves}}
===GOTCHA!===
Bugsy briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Falkner Bugsy Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Bugsy in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Falkner Bugsy Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Bugsy in Pokémon Adventures]]
Bugsy is equipped with a Capture Net, which is a regular bug-catching net outfitted with the same capture thread contained inside of a Poké Ball. Since the thread is on the outside, it drags the caught Pokémon into a Poké Ball. Bugsy often uses [[Kurt]]'s specialist Poké Balls to aid his capture attempts.
Bugsy is equipped with a Capture Net, which is a regular bug-catching net outfitted with the same capture thread contained inside of a Poké Ball. Since the thread is on the outside, it drags the caught Pokémon into a Poké Ball. Bugsy often uses [[Kurt]]'s specialist Poké Balls to aid his capture attempts.


====History====
====History====
====={{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}=====
====={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}=====
Bugsy debuts in ''[[PS100|Into the Unown]]'' at the [[Ruins of Alph]]. {{adv|Gold}} initially mistakes Bugsy for a girl and asks him out on a date only to be disappointed when he finds out the truth. When Bugsy reveals that his colleagues have gone missing, Gold decides to help Bugsy find his missing friends. They enter the ruins, but are attacked by the [[Team Rocket Elite Trio]], who plan to capture the {{p|Unown}} sleeping inside. Gold accidentally awakens the Unown, which begin flying around the ruins. He tricks the Unown into attacking the trio, defeating them. Afterward, they manage to find Bugsy's friends. Bugsy thanks Gold for his help and the two go their separate ways.
Bugsy debuts in ''[[PS100|Into the Unown]]'' at the [[Ruins of Alph]]. {{adv|Gold}} initially mistakes Bugsy for a girl and asks him out on a date only to be disappointed when he finds out the truth. When Bugsy reveals that his colleagues have gone missing, Gold decides to help Bugsy find his missing friends. They enter the ruins, but are attacked by the [[Team Rocket Elite Trio]], who plan to capture the {{p|Unown}} sleeping inside. Gold accidentally awakens the Unown, which begin flying around the ruins. He tricks the Unown into attacking the trio, defeating them. Afterward, they manage to find Bugsy's friends. Bugsy thanks Gold for his help and the two go their separate ways.
In ''[[PS113|Delibird Delivery - 1]]'', Bugsy appeared in [[Professor Elm]]'s fantasy when informing Gold that the [[Masked Man]] may be a Gym Leader.


Later, Bugsy continues exploring the ruins and even manages to capture an Unown for study purposes. He is attacked by {{p|Suicune}}, who had been challenging all of the Gym Leaders in Johto. Bugsy fights hard, but is ultimately unable to defeat Suicune and is beaten. After Suicune escapes, Bugsy finds inscriptions on the wall mentioning the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Ho-Oh}}. He wonders if Suicune was also trying to leave a message in addition to its challenge.
Later, Bugsy continues exploring the ruins and even manages to capture an Unown for study purposes. He is attacked by {{p|Suicune}}, who had been challenging all of the Gym Leaders in Johto. Bugsy fights hard, but is ultimately unable to defeat Suicune and is beaten. After Suicune escapes, Bugsy finds inscriptions on the wall mentioning the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Ho-Oh}}. He wonders if Suicune was also trying to leave a message in addition to its challenge.


At the [[Indigo Plateau]], Bugsy arrives with his fellow Johto Gym Leaders to take place exhibition tournament for the Pokémon League against the Kanto Gym Leaders. In the fifth round, he faces off against [[Sabrina]] of [[Saffron City]]. Due a type advantage, Bugsy has the advantage at the start of the round. Sabrina turns the match around by revealing that she had been stalling so that her {{p|Mr. Mime}} could create a room made of invisible walls. With no way of being able to see the room, Bugsy is left defenseless and eventually defeated. When the [[Masked Man]] attacks the Pokémon League, Bugsy and the other Gym Leaders combat his army of mind-controlled {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s. The fight takes them to the [[Magnet Train]], which is used as a diversion to get the Gym Leaders away from the stadium. After the Masked Man is defeated, Bugsy returned to his usual duties of being a Gym Leader.
At the [[Indigo Plateau]], Bugsy arrives with his fellow Johto Gym Leaders to take place exhibition tournament for the Pokémon League against the Kanto Gym Leaders. In the fifth round, he faces off against [[Sabrina]] of [[Saffron City]]. Due a type advantage, Bugsy has the advantage at the start of the round. Sabrina turns the match around by revealing that she had been stalling so that her {{p|Mr. Mime}} could create a room made of invisible walls. With no way of being able to see the room, Bugsy is left defenseless and quickly defeated. When the Masked Man attacks the Pokémon League, Bugsy and the other Gym Leaders combat his army of mind-controlled {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s. The fight takes them to the [[Magnet Train]], which is used as a diversion to get the Gym Leaders away from the stadium. After the Masked Man is defeated, Bugsy returned to his usual duties of being a Gym Leader.


====={{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}=====
====={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}=====
[[File:Bugsy HGSS Adventures.png|thumb|130px|left|Bugsy in the ninth chapter]]
[[File:Bugsy HGSS Adventures.png|thumb|130px|left|Bugsy in the ninth chapter]]
Bugsy, along with Chuck and Falkner, is asked by Morty to guard the [[Ecruteak Gym]] from suspicious people asking to use Morty's clairvoyance. When {{adv|Silver}} arrives to see Morty under [[Eusine]]'s recommendation, the Gym Leaders mistake him for another suspicious person and stop his attempts to advance. Having no time to talk, Silver opts to battle the Gym Leaders and force his way inside. Silver's clash ends when he is revealed to be a friend of Chuck's former student, {{adv|Blue}}. They decide to trust Silver and let him inside to meet with Morty, who had been helping Gold due to mistaking him for Silver. The meeting is cut short by the sudden appearance of {{adv|Arceus}}, who lands in front of the Ecruteak Gym and destroys it with a single blast. Falkner, Bugsy, and Chuck are caught in the blast and knocked unconscious.
Bugsy, along with Chuck and Falkner, is asked by Morty to guard the [[Ecruteak Gym]] from suspicious people asking to use Morty's clairvoyance. When {{adv|Silver}} arrives to see Morty under [[Eusine]]'s recommendation, the Gym Leaders mistake him for another suspicious person and stop his attempts to advance. Having no time to talk, Silver opts to battle the Gym Leaders and force his way inside. Silver's clash ends when he is revealed to be a friend of Chuck's former student, {{adv|Blue}}. They decide to trust Silver and let him inside to meet with Morty, who had been helping Gold due to mistaking him for Silver. The meeting is cut short by the sudden appearance of {{adv|Arceus}}, who lands in front of the Ecruteak Gym and destroys it with a single blast. Falkner, Bugsy, and Chuck are caught in the blast and knocked unconscious.


During the chaos, Gold finds Bugsy on the ground and picks him up while chasing after Arceus. Gold gives Bugsy a drawing from Morty about the whereabouts of [[Lance]], who he is currently searching for. Bugsy immediately deciphers the drawing as being the Ruins of Alph, which Arceus is also heading towards. After arriving and meeting Lance, Bugsy stays behind while Gold faces Arceus alone. Lance talks to Bugsy about the origins about the [[Pokéathlon]] and how a {{adv|Celebi|Pokémon}} saved a region after a Trainer cleared many obstacles with their Pokémon to meet with it. Lance reveals that he wanted Gold to compete in the Pokéathlon as a way to recreate the legend as a way to try and get close to Arceus. Bugsy expresses more interest in the Pokémon that saved the region. Bugsy is then left alone when Lance goes off to get help.
During the chaos, Gold finds Bugsy on the ground and picks him up while chasing after Arceus. Gold gives Bugsy a drawing from Morty about the whereabouts of [[Lance]], who he is currently searching for. Bugsy immediately deciphers the drawing as being the Ruins of Alph, which Arceus is also heading towards. After arriving and meeting Lance, Bugsy stays behind while Gold faces Arceus alone. Lance talks to Bugsy about the origins about the [[Pokéathlon]] and how a {{adv|Celebi|Pokémon}} saved a region after a Trainer cleared many obstacles with their Pokémon to meet with it. Lance reveals that he wanted Gold to compete in the Pokéathlon as a way to recreate the legend as a way to try and get close to Arceus. Bugsy expresses more interest in the Pokémon that saved the region. Bugsy is left alone when Lance goes off to get help.


====Pokémon====
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|desc=Bugsy owns two {{p|Metapod}}. One was first seen at the Ruins of Alph when Bugsy met Gold. The second was seen alongside the first when Bugsy battled against Suicune. They helped by stretching the Capture Net's capture thread over Suicune's body, but were tossed aside, allowing Suicune to escape.
|desc=Bugsy owns two {{p|Metapod}}. One was first seen at the Ruins of Alph when Bugsy met Gold. The second was seen alongside the first when Bugsy battled against Suicune. They helped by stretching the Capture Net's capture thread over Suicune's body, but were tossed aside, allowing Suicune to escape.


None of Metapod's moves are known.}}
Metapod's only known move is {{m|String Shot}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=PS100
|epname=Into the Unown
|epname=Into the Unown
|desc= Bugsy owns two {{p|Kakuna}}. One was first seen at the Ruins of Alph when Bugsy met Gold. The second was seen alongside the first when Bugsy battled against Suicune. They helped by stretching the Capture Net's capture thread over Suicune's body, but were tossed aside, allowing Suicune to escape. In the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, Bugsy used one to guard the Ecruteak Gym. It was defeated by {{adv|Silver}} and his {{TP|Silver|Weavile}}.
|desc= Bugsy owns two {{p|Kakuna}}. One was first seen at the Ruins of Alph when Bugsy met Gold. The second was seen alongside the first when Bugsy battled against Suicune. They helped by stretching the Capture Net's capture thread over Suicune's body, but were tossed aside, allowing Suicune to escape. In the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, Bugsy used one to guard the Ecruteak Gym. It was defeated by {{adv|Silver}} and his {{TP|Silver|Weavile}}.


None of Kakuna's moves are known, and their [[Ability]] is {{a|Shed Skin}}.}}
Kakuna's only known move is {{m|String Shot}}, and their [[Ability]] is {{a|Shed Skin}}.}}


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|epnum=PS134
|epname=Hurray for Heracross
|epname=Hurray for Heracross
|desc=Bugsy caught this {{p|Unown}} at the Ruins of Alph with his Heracross. It was then given to research colleagues for study.
|desc=Bugsy caught this {{p|Unown}} at the Ruins of Alph with his Heracross where it was given to research colleagues for study.


None of Unown's moves are known.}}
None of Unown's moves are known.}}


===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
[[File:Bugsy Golden Boys.png|thumb|200px|Bugsy in the Golden Boys manga]]
[[File:Bugsy Golden Boys.png|thumb|200px|Bugsy in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]
Bugsy first appeared in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal]]'' when {{OBP|Gold|Golden Boys}} was watching a basketball game from above. He invited Gold to take part in it as the game celebrated the [[Ruins of Alph]]'s anniversary. When Gold agreed to take part, Bugsy formed a team with him and allowed Gold to take the prize if they won. They go up against a {{tc|Firebreather}} named Takeo. Despite his team having a type advantage against Bugsy's, Bugsy and Gold were able to defeat him and win the prize (with Gold actually keeping it).
Bugsy first appeared in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal]]'' when {{OBP|Gold|Golden Boys}} was watching a basketball game from above. He invited Gold to take part in it as the game celebrated the [[Ruins of Alph]]'s anniversary. When Gold agreed to take part, Bugsy formed a team with him and allowed Gold to take the prize if they won. They go up against a {{tc|Firebreather}} named Takeo. Despite his team having a type advantage against Bugsy's, Bugsy and Gold were able to defeat him and win the prize (with Gold actually keeping it).


During their time in the Ruins of Alph, they hear over the intercom that an incident happened in the Union Cave and Bugsy tells Gold to come with him. They find out that {{OBP|Black|Golden Boys}} is also in the cave, who wants to capture the {{p|Lapras}} in there, no matter what it takes. After the events in the Union Cave, Bugsy reveals to Gold that he is the Leader of the Azalea Gym. Then, he challenges Gold using his {{p|Scyther}} while Gold sent out the Pokémon that Black released while in the Union Cave, a {{TP|Gold|Bayleef}}. Despite having the type advantage, Scyther lost and Gold was awarded the {{Badge|Hive}}.
During their time in the Ruins of Alph, they hear over the intercom that an incident happened in the Union Cave and Bugsy tells Gold to come with him. They find out that {{OBP|Black|Golden Boys}} is also in the cave, who wants to capture the {{p|Lapras}} in there, no matter what it takes. After the events in the Union Cave, Bugsy reveals to Gold that he is the Leader of the Azalea Gym. Then, he challenges Gold using his {{TP|Bugsy|Scyther}} while Gold sent out the Pokémon that Black released while in the Union Cave, a {{TP|Gold|Bayleef}}. Despite having the type advantage, Scyther lost and Gold was awarded the {{Badge|Hive}}.


Bugsy reunited with Gold in ''[[GB11|Gold And Black VS. Team Rocket]]'' where he and [[Whitney]] were at the Tin Tower.
Bugsy reunited with Gold in ''[[GB11|Gold And Black VS. Team Rocket]]'', where he and [[Whitney]] were at the Tin Tower.


====Pokémon====
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|desc=When Gold and Bugsy were having their Gym battle, Bugsy sent out {{p|Scyther}} while Gold sent out {{TP|Gold|Bayleef}}. Despite Scyther having the type-advantage and Bayleef trying to get over being abandoned from its previous Trainer, Scyther ended up being defeated.}}


===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Bugsy PM.png|thumb|135px|Bugsy in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
[[File:Bugsy PM.png|thumb|135px|Bugsy in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
[[File:Bugsy PMHGSS.png|thumb|left|150px|Bugsy in Pocket Monsters HGSS]]
[[File:Bugsy PMHGSS.png|thumb|left|150px|Bugsy in Pocket Monsters HGSS]]
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Bugsy's Scizor|13}}|type=Metal|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=013/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Bugsy's Scizor|13}}|type=Metal|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=013/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Orbeetle V (Vivid Voltage 20)|Orbeetle]]{{TCGV}}|type=Grass|expanded=yes|enset=Lost Origin|enrarity=TGV|ennum=TG21/TG30|jpset=VMAX Climax|jprarity=CSR|jpnum=214/184}}
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{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Grass}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Grass}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Bugsy's TM 01|105}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=105/141}}
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** Similarly to [[Saturn]], Will, and [[Janine]], his Pokémon are the opposite gender despite them having a 50-50 gender ratio.
** Similarly to [[Saturn]], Will, and [[Janine]], his Pokémon are the opposite gender despite them having a 50-50 gender ratio.
** Bugsy's Pokémon were all male in the [[Generation II|original Johto games]].
** Bugsy's Pokémon were all male in the [[Generation II|original Johto games]].
* Bugsy is the only Gym Leader that can be called on Thursdays for a rematch in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* Bugsy appears as an opponent in [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]. He uses a {{p|Kakuna}} to battle.
* In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Bugsy incorrectly refers to his {{p|Heracross}}'s {{m|Megahorn}} as "Megaphone".
* In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Bugsy incorrectly refers to his {{p|Heracross}}'s {{m|Megahorn}} as "Megaphone".


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| 阿筆 / 阿笔 ''Ā Bǐ''
| 阿筆 / 阿笔 ''Ā Bǐ''
| rowspan="2" | From a partial derivation of the Japanese word 土筆 ''tsukushi''
| rowspan="2" | From the partial derivation of the Japanese word 土筆 ''tsukushi''
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Bugsy
ツクシ Tsukushi
"The Walking Bug Pokémon Encyclopedia"
HeartGold SoulSilver Bugsy.png
Art from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Gender Male
Eye color Black*, Lavender*
Hair color Lavender
Hometown Azalea Town
Region Johto
Trainer class Gym LeaderGSCHGSS
Pokémon TrainerB2W2
Generation II, IV, V
Games Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black 2, White 2, Pokémon Stadium 2, Masters EX
Leader of Azalea Gym
Badge Hive Badge
Specializes in Bug types
Game animation debut GOTCHA!
English voice actor Cristina Vee[1] (Masters EX)
Japanese voice actor Satomi Moriya[2] (Masters EX)
Anime debut Gettin' the Bugs Out
English voice actor Tara Jayne
Japanese voice actor Hiromi Ishikawa

Bugsy (Japanese: ツクシ Tsukushi) is the Gym Leader of Azalea Town's Gym, known officially as the Azalea Gym. He hands out the Hive Badge to Trainers who defeat him. He specializes in Bug-type Pokémon.

In the core series games

Bugsy appears in Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver as the Gym Leader of the Azalea Gym. He is the second Gym Leader to be challenged in each of the games, although he cannot be fought until Team Rocket has been driven out of the Slowpoke Well.

Because of his research on Bug Pokémon, Bugsy's knowledge makes him an authority on them. He even discovered the move Fury Cutter, which is the signature move on his Scyther. This research has led to his given title, "The Walking Bug Pokémon Encyclopedia". He claims to never lose when it comes to Bug Pokémon, but—once defeated by the player—will admit his research isn't yet finished. Upon defeat he will hand out the Hive Badge, and a Bug-type Technical Machine: TM49 (Fury Cutter) in Gold, Silver, and Crystal, and TM89 (U-turn) in HeartGold and SoulSilver.

Like all other Johto and Kanto Gym Leaders, Bugsy will leave his Gym from time to time. Every Thursday, Bugsy travels to Viridian Forest where he will hand out his Pokégear phone number to fellow travelers all day (12am-11:59pm). From here he will progress to the Fighting Dojo and, on Thursday afternoons (12pm-3pm), accept a rematch with a stronger team. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays—the days before the tri-weekly Bug-Catching Contest — Bugsy will appear at National Park. On Fridays, he will take photographs with the player and their first Pokémon. Bugsy elects not to compete in the Bug-Catching Contests as he has already won it many times.

Pokémon

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal



Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Gym battle



Rematch



Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

Bugsy uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles. Bugsy will always lead with his signature Pokémon, Scizor.

Johto Leaders Tournament



Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament



In the side series games

Pokémon Stadium 2

Bugsy has a room in the Johto Gym Leader Castle in Pokémon Stadium 2. This is the only time he uses Pokémon that are not Bug types.

During the game's end credits, he is seen having a battle with Karen.

Pokémon

Round 1



Round 2



In the spin-off games

Pokémon Puzzle Challenge

Bugsy appears as an opponent in Pokémon Puzzle Challenge. He uses a Kakuna to battle.

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Bugsy (Masters)

Bugsy forms a sync pair with Beedrill and Scyther in Pokémon Masters EX. His Beedrill is capable of Mega Evolving. Bugsy became a playable sync pair since the game's release.

Sync Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role Base Potential Availability
#011 VSBugsy Masters.png Bugsy #0015 MastersIcon0015M.png Beedrill♂
Bag Beedrillite Sprite.png Mega Beedrill 		Bug
BugIC Masters.png 		Rock
RockIC Masters.png 		Masters Physical Strike.png ★★★ Sync Pair Scout
#011 VSBugsy Masters.png Bugsy #0123 MastersIcon0123.png Scyther♂
Bug
BugIC Masters.png 		Rock
RockIC Masters.png 		Masters Support.png ★★★★☆☆EX Sync Pair-Up Event

Gallery

Artwork

Gold Silver Bugsy.png Crystal Bugsy.png
Headshot from
Generation II 		Official artwork from
Crystal

Sprites

In the core series

Spr GS Bugsy.png Spr HGSS Bugsy.png VSBugsy.png Spr B2W2 Bugsy.png
Sprite from
Generation II 		Sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver 		VS sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver 		Sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
Bugsy II OD.png Bugsy IV OD.png Bugsy OD.png
Overworld
sprite from
Generation II 		Overworld sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver 		Overworld
sprite from
Black 2 and White 2

In other games

Puzzle Challenge Bugsy.png S2 Leader Bugsy.pngS2 Gym Leader Bugsy alt.pngS2 Gym Leader Bugsy alt2.png S2 Gym Leader Bugsy Credits.png
Portrait from
Puzzle Challenge 		Portraits from
Stadium 2 		Portrait from the credits in
Stadium 2

Quotes

Main article: Bugsy/Quotes

In the anime

Main series

Bugsy in the anime

Ash and his friends visited the Azalea Gym in Gettin' the Bugs Out. When they first entered the facility, it appeared to be empty, but Misty's screams after coming face-to-face with several Bug Pokémon alerted Bugsy to their presence. Being a passionate Bug-type expert, Bugsy was quick to criticize Misty for her ignorance towards them. Despite his harsh language, Brock and his friends quickly recognized Bugsy's expertise in all Bug Pokémon.

After helping Bugsy out of a tree, Ash's Gym challenge began. Bugsy first sent out his Spinarak against Ash's Cyndaquil. Ash soon recalled Cyndaquil after it became too exhausted and went on to defeat Spinarak with his Chikorita. In the second round, Bugsy's Metapod defeated Chikorita, but Pikachu was able to land a close-range Thunderbolt and beat Metapod. Bugsy was surprised by Ash's performance and sent out his faithful Scyther. Scyther's blinding speed overwhelmed and defeated Pikachu. Later, Cyndaquil's blazing Flamethrower was able to overcome Scyther's Swords Dance and earn Ash his second Johto League Badge, the Hive Badge.

Bugsy appeared in Born to Be a Winner, the opening for Pokémon: Johto League Champions. He also appeared in a flashback in Why? Wynaut!.

Character

Bugsy's battle against Ash showcased his passion and skills as a Gym Leader. He had developed a range of strategies to combat his Pokémon's type weakness to Fire-type attacks, such as his Scyther's Swords Dance. Bugsy utilizes the forest battlefield, mimicking a Bug Pokémon's natural habitat, to his full advantage, having his Spinarak swing from the trees to evade attacks, while his Metapod uses the dust and leaves to camouflage itself to give it the upper hand.

Bugsy is particularly competitive, noting that few challengers had recently made it to the final round against his Scyther before Ash's match. He was excited to see Ash overcome his crafted strategies and went on to offer Ash a rematch if he returned to Azalea Town.

Pokémon

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On hand

This listing is of Bugsy's known Pokémon in the anime:

Bugsy's Spinarak
Spinarak
Spinarak is the first Pokémon Bugsy used in his match against Ash, saying that it's one of his strongest Pokémon in his arsenal. It battled Cyndaquil and almost won with its String Shot and Poison Sting attacks, since Cyndaquil couldn't get its flame started. Eventually, Ash recalled Cyndaquil and sent out Chikorita instead, despite the type disadvantage. Spinarak and Chikorita kept dodging each other's attacks, until Ash told Chikorita to use Sweet Scent, enabling it to Tackle Spinarak and win the round.

Spinarak's known moves are String Shot and Poison Sting.

Debut Gettin' the Bugs Out
Voice actors
Japanese
English Rachael Lillis
Bugsy's Metapod
Metapod
Bugsy's second choice for his battle with Ash was Metapod. Metapod used Harden several times to resist Chikorita's attacks, and then surprised Ash by being able to jump and tackle Chikorita. Ash decided to use Pikachu, and after dodging many more attacks, Pikachu managed to attack Metapod with Thunderbolt and win.

Metapod's known moves are Harden and Tackle.

Debut Gettin' the Bugs Out
Voice actors
Japanese Rikako Aikawa
English Eric Stuart
Bugsy's Scyther
Scyther
Main article: Bugsy's Scyther

The final and strongest of Bugsy's Pokémon was Scyther. It first battled Ash's Pikachu, which it easily defeated with a powerful combination of Slash and Fury Cutter attacks after dodging Pikachu's Thunderbolt with Double Team.

Scyther proved to be an exceptional fighter as it can hold its own against Fire-types by using Swords Dance to counter Fire attacks. Using this technique, it almost defeated Ash's Cyndaquil by deflecting all of its Fire attacks. Thanks to Ash's strategy though, Cyndaquil gained the upper hand. Instead of attacking horizontally, it jumped above Scyther and used Flamethrower. Scyther was unable to defend itself from the attack and was knocked out of the battle, allowing Ash to earn the Hive Badge.

Debut Gettin' the Bugs Out
Voice actors
Japanese Katsuyuki Konishi
English Eric Stuart
At Azalea Gym
Azalea Gym's Caterpie
Caterpie (multiple)
Bugsy has multiple Caterpie that live in the Azalea Gym; it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. One Caterpie first appeared when it came down from the trees to greet Misty, who has a bug phobia. They later appear when Team Rocket enter the Gym: the Bug Pokémon tie them up with silk. Their latest appearance also involved Team Rocket's infiltration and capture, this time at night.

Their only known move is String Shot.

Debut Gettin' the Bugs Out
Azalea Gym's Metapod
Metapod (multiple)
Bugsy has multiple Metapod that live in the Azalea Gym; it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles or just uses his stronger Metapod. They appear when Team Rocket enter the Gym: the Bug Pokémon tie them up with silk. Their latest appearance also involved Team Rocket's infiltration and capture, this time at night.

Their only known move is String Shot.

Debut Gettin' the Bugs Out
Azalea Gym's Weedle
Weedle (multiple)
Bugsy has multiple Weedle that live in the Azalea Gym; it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. Multiple Weedle appear briefly when Team Rocket enter the building, tying them up with silk. Their latest appearance also involved Team Rocket's infiltration and capture, this time at night.

Their only known move is String Shot.

Debut Gettin' the Bugs Out
Azalea Gym's Kakuna
Kakuna (multiple)
Bugsy has multiple Kakuna that live in the Azalea Gym; it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. They appear when Team Rocket enter the Gym: the Bug Pokémon tie them up with silk. Their latest appearance also involved Team Rocket's infiltration and capture, this time at night.

Their only known move is String Shot.

Debut Gettin' the Bugs Out

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 石川寛美 Hiromi Ishikawa
English Tara Jayne
Arabic إيمان بيطار Iman Bitar
Czech Vojtěch Rohlíček
Italian Monica Bonetto (Mediaset dub)
Federico Zanandrea (K2 dub)
Polish Grzegorz Pawlak
Brazilian Portuguese Rosely Gonçalves
Spanish Latin America María Fernanda Morales
Spain Amelia Jara


GOTCHA!

Bugsy briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Bugsy in Pokémon Adventures

Bugsy is equipped with a Capture Net, which is a regular bug-catching net outfitted with the same capture thread contained inside of a Poké Ball. Since the thread is on the outside, it drags the caught Pokémon into a Poké Ball. Bugsy often uses Kurt's specialist Poké Balls to aid his capture attempts.

History

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Bugsy debuts in Into the Unown at the Ruins of Alph. Gold initially mistakes Bugsy for a girl and asks him out on a date only to be disappointed when he finds out the truth. When Bugsy reveals that his colleagues have gone missing, Gold decides to help Bugsy find his missing friends. They enter the ruins, but are attacked by the Team Rocket Elite Trio, who plan to capture the Unown sleeping inside. Gold accidentally awakens the Unown, which begin flying around the ruins. He tricks the Unown into attacking the trio, defeating them. Afterward, they manage to find Bugsy's friends. Bugsy thanks Gold for his help and the two go their separate ways.

In Delibird Delivery - 1, Bugsy appeared in Professor Elm's fantasy when informing Gold that the Masked Man may be a Gym Leader.

Later, Bugsy continues exploring the ruins and even manages to capture an Unown for study purposes. He is attacked by Suicune, who had been challenging all of the Gym Leaders in Johto. Bugsy fights hard, but is ultimately unable to defeat Suicune and is beaten. After Suicune escapes, Bugsy finds inscriptions on the wall mentioning the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh. He wonders if Suicune was also trying to leave a message in addition to its challenge.

At the Indigo Plateau, Bugsy arrives with his fellow Johto Gym Leaders to take place exhibition tournament for the Pokémon League against the Kanto Gym Leaders. In the fifth round, he faces off against Sabrina of Saffron City. Due a type advantage, Bugsy has the advantage at the start of the round. Sabrina turns the match around by revealing that she had been stalling so that her Mr. Mime could create a room made of invisible walls. With no way of being able to see the room, Bugsy is left defenseless and quickly defeated. When the Masked Man attacks the Pokémon League, Bugsy and the other Gym Leaders combat his army of mind-controlled Team Rocket Grunts. The fight takes them to the Magnet Train, which is used as a diversion to get the Gym Leaders away from the stadium. After the Masked Man is defeated, Bugsy returned to his usual duties of being a Gym Leader.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc
Bugsy in the ninth chapter

Bugsy, along with Chuck and Falkner, is asked by Morty to guard the Ecruteak Gym from suspicious people asking to use Morty's clairvoyance. When Silver arrives to see Morty under Eusine's recommendation, the Gym Leaders mistake him for another suspicious person and stop his attempts to advance. Having no time to talk, Silver opts to battle the Gym Leaders and force his way inside. Silver's clash ends when he is revealed to be a friend of Chuck's former student, Blue. They decide to trust Silver and let him inside to meet with Morty, who had been helping Gold due to mistaking him for Silver. The meeting is cut short by the sudden appearance of Arceus, who lands in front of the Ecruteak Gym and destroys it with a single blast. Falkner, Bugsy, and Chuck are caught in the blast and knocked unconscious.

During the chaos, Gold finds Bugsy on the ground and picks him up while chasing after Arceus. Gold gives Bugsy a drawing from Morty about the whereabouts of Lance, who he is currently searching for. Bugsy immediately deciphers the drawing as being the Ruins of Alph, which Arceus is also heading towards. After arriving and meeting Lance, Bugsy stays behind while Gold faces Arceus alone. Lance talks to Bugsy about the origins about the Pokéathlon and how a Pokémon saved a region after a Trainer cleared many obstacles with their Pokémon to meet with it. Lance reveals that he wanted Gold to compete in the Pokéathlon as a way to recreate the legend as a way to try and get close to Arceus. Bugsy expresses more interest in the Pokémon that saved the region. Bugsy is left alone when Lance goes off to get help.

Pokémon

This listing is of Bugsy's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

Bugsy's Metapod
Metapod (×2)
Bugsy owns two Metapod. One was first seen at the Ruins of Alph when Bugsy met Gold. The second was seen alongside the first when Bugsy battled against Suicune. They helped by stretching the Capture Net's capture thread over Suicune's body, but were tossed aside, allowing Suicune to escape.

Metapod's only known move is String Shot.

Debut Into the Unown
Bugsy's Kakuna
Kakuna (×2)
Bugsy owns two Kakuna. One was first seen at the Ruins of Alph when Bugsy met Gold. The second was seen alongside the first when Bugsy battled against Suicune. They helped by stretching the Capture Net's capture thread over Suicune's body, but were tossed aside, allowing Suicune to escape. In the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc, Bugsy used one to guard the Ecruteak Gym. It was defeated by Silver and his Weavile.

Kakuna's only known move is String Shot, and their Ability is Shed Skin.

Debut Into the Unown
Bugsy's Heracross
Heracross ♂
Heracross was first seen at the Ruins of Alph, helping Bugsy and Gold combat Team Rocket. Later on, it helped Bugsy capture an Unown before they were attacked by Suicune. Heracross faced the Legendary Pokémon, but was easily swatted away, forcing Bugsy to switch to another tactic. At the Pokémon League, Heracross was used to battle Sabrina's Mr. Mime. Due to its type, Heracross had the advantage, but Sabrina revealed she was deliberately holding back to create an invisible room made out of solidified air. Heracross was left defenseless due to Mr. Mime's Encore, which left it unable to dodge a Psybeam that knocked it out. Later, Heracross helped combat the Masked Man's army of Team Rocket Grunts.

Heracross's known moves are Horn Attack, Megahorn, Endure, and Take Down*.

Debut Into the Unown
Bugsy's Scyther
Scyther
Main article: Bugsy's Scyther

Scyther was first used to battle Sabrina at the Pokémon League preliminary tournament. It managed to deal heavy damage to Sabrina's Mr. Mime with consecutive uses of Fury Cutter. Eventually Mr. Mime dodged a hit, which prompted Bugsy to switch to Heracross.

Debut Silly Scyther
Given away
Bugsy's Unown
Unown (G)
Bugsy caught this Unown at the Ruins of Alph with his Heracross where it was given to research colleagues for study.

None of Unown's moves are known.

Debut Hurray for Heracross

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Bugsy in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Bugsy first appeared in Let's Aim For The Goal when Gold was watching a basketball game from above. He invited Gold to take part in it as the game celebrated the Ruins of Alph's anniversary. When Gold agreed to take part, Bugsy formed a team with him and allowed Gold to take the prize if they won. They go up against a Firebreather named Takeo. Despite his team having a type advantage against Bugsy's, Bugsy and Gold were able to defeat him and win the prize (with Gold actually keeping it).

During their time in the Ruins of Alph, they hear over the intercom that an incident happened in the Union Cave and Bugsy tells Gold to come with him. They find out that Black is also in the cave, who wants to capture the Lapras in there, no matter what it takes. After the events in the Union Cave, Bugsy reveals to Gold that he is the Leader of the Azalea Gym. Then, he challenges Gold using his Scyther while Gold sent out the Pokémon that Black released while in the Union Cave, a Bayleef. Despite having the type advantage, Scyther lost and Gold was awarded the Hive Badge.

Bugsy reunited with Gold in Gold And Black VS. Team Rocket, where he and Whitney were at the Tin Tower.

Pokémon

Bugsy's Metapod

Bugsy's Butterfree
Metapod → Butterfree
Butterfree appears to be Bugsy's main Pokémon. It was first seen as a Metapod in Let's Aim For The Goal. Metapod participated in the basketball tournament that celebrated the anniversary of the Ruins of Alph along with Kakuna. Sometime before Gold And Black VS. Team Rocket, it evolved into a Butterfree.

Butterfree's only known move is String Shot*.

Debut Let's Aim For The Goal
Bugsy's Kakuna
Kakuna
Kakuna was first seen in Let's Aim For The Goal. It participated in the basketball tournament that celebrated the anniversary of the Ruins of Alph along with Metapod.

Kakuna's only known move is String Shot.

Debut Let's Aim For The Goal
Bugsy's Scyther
Scyther
Main article: Bugsy's Scyther

When Gold and Bugsy were having their Gym battle, Bugsy sent out Scyther while Gold sent out Bayleef. Despite Scyther having the type-advantage and Bayleef trying to get over being abandoned from its previous Trainer, Scyther ended up being defeated.

Debut Get up Again, Bayleef

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Bugsy in Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Bugsy in Pocket Monsters HGSS

After the events relating with the Slowpoke, Red encountered Bugsy in The Hardest Insect Pokémon Wins?!.

The charcoal maker recommended Red and his Pokémon to see him in his Gym while he stayed behind. The group went to the Azalea Gym to do so. Bugsy showed them his collection of Bug-type. Afterwards, he had a Gym battle with Red. Even though his Pokémon appeared to be powerful, Clefairy's gag moves defeated them, which earned Red the Hive Badge. He gave them four Poké Balls, and unbeknownst to the group, an onion was hidden in one of them. The group ran off and gave Professor Oak the onion in the Poké Ball.

In PMHGSS05, Red had a rematch with him as part of the goal to collect all of the Johto Gym Badges. He was able to defeat him after a close call with Tyrogue.

Pokémon

Bugsy's Metapod
Metapod
During the Gym battle against Red and his Clefairy, Bugsy sent out Metapod as the first Pokémon along with Kakuna. Metapod's high defense stat due to the use of Harden caused Clefairy to have problems. Using a cement truck and covering himself in cement, Metapod was knocked back.

Metapod's only known move is Harden.

Debut The Hardest Insect Pokémon Wins?!
Bugsy's Kakuna
Kakuna
During the Gym battle against Red and his Clefairy, Bugsy sent out Kakuna as the first Pokémon along with Metapod. Kakuna's high defense stat due to the use of Harden caused Clefairy to have problems. Using a cement truck and covering himself in cement, Kakuna was knocked back.

Kakuna's only known move is Harden.

Debut The Hardest Insect Pokémon Wins?!
Bugsy's Scyther
Scyther
Main article: Bugsy's Scyther

After the defeat of Metapod and Kakuna, Bugsy sent out Scyther. Clefairy's rocky body caused Scyther's blade to crack. However, Clefairy had trouble controlling his rocky body, giving Scyther the advantage. However, the movement of the ground gave Clefairy some rolling power and defeated Scyther.

Later, Bugsy sent out Scyther when Red had a rematch with him. Using Tyrogue, he was able to defeat Scyther.

Debut The Hardest Insect Pokémon Wins?!
Bugsy's Heracross
Heracross
Heracross is the final revealed Pokémon of Bugsy's team. After Scyther was defeated, Bugsy sent it out. Clefairy spread honey on the tree to attract its attention as well as Bugsy's. However, this caused some other Heracross to show up and get the honey as well. Unfortunately, they fought with Bugsy's Heracross and won.

Heracross's known moves are Horn Attack and Fury Attack.

Debut The Hardest Insect Pokémon Wins?!

In the TCG

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

Bugsy'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 #
Bugsy's Butterfree Grass       Pokémon VS Common 008/141
Bugsy's Beedrill Grass       Pokémon VS Common 009/141
Bugsy's Pinsir Grass       Pokémon VS Common 010/141
Bugsy's Ledian Grass       Pokémon VS Common 011/141
Bugsy's Yanma Grass Tyranitar Half Deck     Pokémon VS Common 012/141
Bugsy's Scizor Metal       Pokémon VS Rare Holo 013/141
OrbeetleV Grass Lost Origin TGV TG21/TG30 VMAX Climax CSR 214/184
OrbeetleVMAX Grass Lost Origin TGV TG13/TG30 VMAX Climax CSR 215/184
Other related cards
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Bugsy's TM 01 T [TM]       Pokémon VS Uncommon 105/141
Bugsy's TM 02 T [TM]       Pokémon VS Uncommon 106/141
 


Trivia

  • Bugsy's Japanese title is 歩く虫ポケ大百科.
  • There is data in Pokémon Crystal for the gender of every Trainer class in the game, with the exception of Eusine. This is used to select which dialogue pool to sample from when randomly choosing the opponent's dialogue. Interestingly, Bugsy is one of two male characters to be identified as female in this array. The other is Will.
    • Similarly to Saturn, Will, and Janine, his Pokémon are the opposite gender despite them having a 50-50 gender ratio.
    • Bugsy's Pokémon were all male in the original Johto games.
  • In Pokémon Stadium 2, Bugsy incorrectly refers to his Heracross's Megahorn as "Megaphone".

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ツクシ Tsukushi From 土筆 tsukushi (horsetail), 虫 mushi (insect), and つくつく法師 tsukutsukubōshi (a type of cicada)
English Bugsy From bug
German Kai From Käfer (beetle)
Spanish Antón From antena (antenna)
French Hector From insecte (insect)
Italian Raffaello From farfalla (butterfly)
Korean 호일 Ho-il From 호 (蝴) ho (butterfly) and possibly a contraction of horsetail
Chinese (Mandarin) 阿筆 / 阿笔 Ā Bǐ From the partial derivation of the Japanese word 土筆 tsukushi
Chinese (Cantonese) 阿筆 A Bāt
Thai สึคุชิ Tsukushi Transcription of his Japanese name
Vietnamese Tsukushi Transcription of his Japanese name


References

  1. ↑ Cristina Vee on Twitter
  2. ↑ Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)
Gym Leaders of the Johto region
Violet Gym Zephyr Badge
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Falkner
Azalea Gym Hive Badge
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Bugsy
Goldenrod Gym Plain Badge
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Whitney
Ecruteak Gym Fog Badge
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Morty
Cianwood Gym Storm Badge
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Chuck
Olivine Gym Mineral Badge
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Jasmine
Mahogany Gym Glacier Badge
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Pryce
Blackthorn Gym Rising Badge
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Clair


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