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{{CharInfobox|
{{CharInfobox
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|name=Byron
jname=トウガン |
|jname=トウガン
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|tmname=Tougan
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|slogan=yes
sloganline=The Man with the Steel Body! |
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image=Diamond Pearl Byron.png |
|image=Diamond Pearl Byron.png
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|caption=Artwork from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}
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|gender=Male
colors=yes|
|colors=yes
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|eyes=Black
hair=Purple{{tt|*|games and anime}}, Brown{{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures}}|
|hair=Burgundy{{tt|*|games and anime}}, Brown{{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures}}
hometown=[[Canalave City]]{{tt|*|games}}, [[Oreburgh City]]{{tt|*|anime}} |
|hometown=[[Canalave City]]{{tt|*|games}}, [[Oreburgh City]]{{tt|*|anime}}
region=[[Sinnoh]] |
|region=[[Sinnoh]]
relatives=[[Roark]] (son),<br>[[Underground Man]] (father),<br>Unnamed wife ({{pkmn|anime}}) |
|relatives=[[Roark]] (son),<br>[[Underground Man]] (father),<br>Unnamed wife ({{pkmn|anime}})
trainer=yes |
|trainer=yes
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|trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/4|DPPt}}<br>[[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
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|game=yes
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|generation={{Gen|IV}}, {{Gen|V}}
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|games={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}<br/> {{2v2|Black|White|2}}
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|leader=yes
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|gym=Canalave Gym
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|specialist=yes
type={{t|Steel}} types |
|type={{t|Steel}} types
badge=Badge#Mine Badge{{!}}Mine Badge |
|badge=Badge#Mine Badge{{!}}Mine Badge
brain=no |
|brain=no
anime=yes |
|anime=yes
epnum=DP107 |
|epnum=DP107
epname=Ancient Family Matters! |
|epname=Ancient Family Matters!
enva=[[Dan Green]]|
|enva=[[Dan Green]]
java={{wp|Kazuki Yao}}|
|java=[[Kazuki Yao]]
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'''Byron''' (Japanese: '''トウガン''' ''Tougan'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Canalave City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Canalave Gym]]. He hands out the {{Badge|Mine}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He specializes in {{type|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He is [[Roark]]'s father.
'''Byron''' (Japanese: '''トウガン''' ''Tougan'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Canalave City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Canalave Gym]]. He hands out the {{Badge|Mine}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He is [[Roark]]'s father.


==In the games==
==In the games==
Byron uses {{type|Steel}} Pokémon in his battles. Trainers who defeat him will receive the {{Badge|Mine}}, {{TM|91|Flash Cannon}}, and will be able to use {{m|Strength}} outside of battle. Byron asked [[Riley]] to become a Gym Leader, but Riley declined because he thought Byron's son Roark should be considered first. Byron isn't surprised to find that his inexperienced son lost to the protagonist, but is enthusiastic about the next generation of Pokémon Trainers. Byron resolves to train harder at [[Iron Island]] to compete with younger Trainers.
Byron uses {{type|Steel}} Pokémon in his battles. Trainers who defeat him will receive the {{Badge|Mine}}, {{TM|91|Flash Cannon}}, and will be able to use {{m|Strength}} outside of battle. Byron asked [[Riley]] to become a Gym Leader, but Riley declined because he thought Byron's son Roark should be considered first. Byron isn't surprised to find that his inexperienced son lost to the protagonist, but is enthusiastic about the next generation of Pokémon Trainers. Byron resolves to train harder at [[Iron Island]] to compete with younger Trainers.


He apparently owns the normally deserted cabin on Iron Island. After the Elite Four, he can be found there. Speaking to him results in him chiding himself for still treating Roark like a child; he will then give the player a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Metal Coat}} and leave. In {{v2|Platinum}}, he mentions that he lived on Iron Island for a long time and so feels out of place when visiting the [[Villa]]. Along with those visits, he can also be battled again at the [[Battleground]] in Platinum. He also battles the player in Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 in [[Pokemon World Tournament]].
He apparently owns the normally deserted cabin on Iron Island. After the Elite Four, he can be found there. Speaking to him results in him chiding himself for still treating Roark like a child; he will then give the {{player}} a [[Metal Coat]] and leave. In {{v2|Platinum}}, he mentions that he lived on Iron Island for a long time and so feels out of place when visiting the [[Villa]]. Along with those visits, he can also be battled again at the [[Battleground]] in Platinum. He also battles the player in {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}} in [[Pokémon World Tournament]].


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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===Quotes===
===Quotes===
===={{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}====
===={{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}====
'''[[Canalave Gym]]'''
;[[Canalave Gym]]
* Before battle
* Before battle
:''"Ah! That's [[Oreburgh Gym|Oreburgh's Gym]] [[Badge#Sinnoh League|Badge]]! I see, I see! You've defeated my son. But that's no surprise. He still has much to learn. In place of my son Roark, I, Byron, will take your challenge!"''
:''"Ah! That's {{ci|Oreburgh}}'s [[Gym]] [[Badge]]! I see, I see! You've defeated my son. But that's no surprise. He still has much to learn. In place of my son [[Roark]], I, Byron, will take your challenge!"''


* After sending out last Pokémon
* After the opponent sends out their last Pokémon
:''"Oh, what's this? My last one! This is where we make our stand!"''
:''"Oh, what's this? My last one! This is where we make our stand!"''


* Last Pokémon at critical health
* When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health
:''"We're not done yet! There's no giving up!"''
:''"We're not done yet! There's no giving up!"''


* Being defeated
* Upon being defeated
:''"Hmm! My {{a|sturdy}} Pokémon, defeated!"''
:''"Hmm! My sturdy Pokémon, defeated!"''


* After being defeated
* After being defeated
:''"You were strong enough to take down my prized team of Pokémon. In recognition of that power, I give you this: the Mine Badge!"''
:''"You were strong enough to take down my prized team of Pokémon. In recognition of that power, I give you this: the {{badge|Mine}}!"''
:''"Having the Mine Badge enables you to use the [[HM|hidden move]] {{m|Strength}} anytime outside of battle. And you now have six Gym Badges. That means all Pokémon up to Lv. 70 will obey you with question. Here! Take this, too!"''
:''"That [[TM91]] contains the move {{m|Flash Cannon}}. If it hits, it may also lower the target's Special Defense."''


:''"Gwahahahaha! The [[Sinnoh]] region is vast! Tough Trainers like you and <[[rival]]> crop up constantly to challenge the old guard! With more young Trainers like my son and you two taking charge, the future of Pokémon is bright! But I'm not stepping aside just yet! I merely need to rededicate myself to training on [[Iron Island]]."''
* If talked to again
:''"Gwahahahaha! The [[Sinnoh]] region is vast! Tough {{pkmn|Trainer}}s like you and <rival> crop up constantly to challenge the old guard! With more young Trainers like my son and you two taking charge, the future of Pokémon is bright! But I'm not stepping aside just yet! I merely need to rededicate myself to training on [[Iron Island]]."''


'''[[Villa]]'''
;[[Resort Area]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
:''"Guhahahaha! How's your Villa? Can you give me a tour?"''
:''"Guhahahaha! How's your Villa? Can you give me a tour?"''
::'''Yes''': ''"All right! Let's have a look, then!"''
::'''No''': ''"Well! How cold can you be?"''
;[[Villa]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
* Any of the following
:''"Gwahahahaha! I spent a long time living on Iron Island. A place this fancy, I feel a little out of place. Don't get me wrong, it's a great place. It's nothing like my son's!"''
:''"Gwahahahaha! I spent a long time living on Iron Island. A place this fancy, I feel a little out of place. Don't get me wrong, it's a great place. It's nothing like my son's!"''
:''"Well... I have to admit I'm not very interested in furniture and the like. My interests run more to things like digging tools, obviously. The shapes of Pokémon fangs and claws are interesting, too."''
:''"Digging underneath Iron Island was a good time in my life. Working alongside Pokémon constantly for iron ore... But that's all in the past. The young people today should find their own paths to happiness."''
:''"Roark is still a boy, but at the same time, he's a man in his own right. That's why our opinions clash at times, and why we break out in battle. Gwahahaha! You weren't supposed to hear that! Forget I said it!"''
:''"You're acquainted with a fellow named [[Riley]], aren't you? He's a mystifying sort, that one. I have no idea how old he is, to tell you the truth."''
:''"You're acquainted with a fellow named [[Riley]], aren't you? He's a mystifying sort, that one. I have no idea how old he is, to tell you the truth."''


'''[[Battleground]]'''
;[[Battleground]]
'''Scenario 1'''
* Before battle
* Before battle
:''"I've faced many a challenger at my Gym. I've trained on Iron Island while contemplating my worth for days... I have the confidence now to batter down your defenses. Could I ask you for a rematch?"''
:''"I've faced many a challenger at my Gym. I trained on Iron Island while contemplating my worth for days... I have the confidence now to batter down your defenses. Could I ask you for a rematch?"''
:''"I have the confidence now to batter down your defenses. Could I ask you for a rematch?" (If ''No'' is the first answer)<br>
::'''Yes''': ''"We are tempered and honed by battling the strong. Here's to our showdown!"''
::'''No''': ''"When you came to my Gym, you had a glint that's dulled now."''
::'''No''': ''"When you came to my Gym, you had a glint that's dulled now."''
::'''Yes''': ''"We are tempered and honed by battling the strong. Here's to our showdown!"''
::'''If talked to again after the player answered "No"''': ''"I have the confidence now to batter down your defenses. Could I ask you for a rematch?"''


* Last Pokémon at critical health
* When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health
:''"We're not done yet! There's no giving up!"''
:''"We're not done yet! There's no giving up!"''


* Being defeated
* Upon being defeated
:''"Hmm! My sturdy Pokémon--defeated!"''
:''"Hmm! My sturdy Pokémon--defeated!"''


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:''"I trained by pummeling steel continuously on Iron Island alongside Pokémon... Gwahahahaha! I could still use more toughening up!"''
:''"I trained by pummeling steel continuously on Iron Island alongside Pokémon... Gwahahahaha! I could still use more toughening up!"''


'''[[Battleground]]''' (alternate)
'''Scenario 2'''
* Before battle
* Before battle
:''"Since we last lost to you, we've been in training. I think we've addressed our shortcomings. Could I ask you for another rematch?"''
:''"Since we last lost to you, we've been in training. I think we've addressed our shortcomings. Could I ask you for another rematch?"''
:''"Could I ask you for another rematch?" (If ''No'' is the first answer)<br>
::'''Yes''': ''"Thank you! Like me, my Pokémon were longing for another chance to battle with you!"''
::'''No''': ''"Gwahahaha! That's disappointing, but all right! There's a lot to be learned by battling you. We had our hopes up."''
::'''No''': ''"Gwahahaha! That's disappointing, but all right! There's a lot to be learned by battling you. We had our hopes up."''
::'''Yes''': ''"Thank you! Like me, my Pokémon were longing for another chance to battle with you!"''
::'''If talked to again after the player answered "No"''': ''"Could I ask you for another rematch?"''


* Last Pokémon at critical health
* When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health
:''"We're not done yet! There's no giving up!"''
:''"We're not done yet! There's no giving up!"''


* Being defeated
* Upon being defeated
:''"Hmm! My sturdy Pokémon--defeated!"''
:''"Hmm! My sturdy Pokémon--defeated!"''


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===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
'''[[Pokémon World Tournament]]'''
;[[Pokémon World Tournament]]
* Before battle (first round)
* Before battle (first round)
:''"I, Byron, will take your challenge!"''
:''"I, Byron, will take your challenge!"''
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:''"Trainer! You're young, just like my son, Roark. With more young Trainers taking charge, the future of Pokémon is bright! So, as a wall for young people, I'll take your challenge!"''
:''"Trainer! You're young, just like my son, Roark. With more young Trainers taking charge, the future of Pokémon is bright! So, as a wall for young people, I'll take your challenge!"''


* Being defeated
* Upon being defeated
:''"Hmm! My sturdy Pokémon--defeated!"''
:''"Hmm! My sturdy Pokémon--defeated!"''


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:''"Gwahahaha! How were my sturdy Pokémon?!"''
:''"Gwahahaha! How were my sturdy Pokémon?!"''


* After being defeated
* After battle (if the player won)
:''"Gwahahaha! You were strong enough to take down my prized team of Pokémon. I recognize your power. Please show your power to other Trainers, too!"''
:''"Gwahahaha! You were strong enough to take down my prized team of Pokémon. I recognize your power. Please show your power to other Trainers, too!"''


* After winning
* After battle (if the player lost)
:''"Gwahahaha! I happened to win this time, but we were under so much pressure, right? You've lost. Of course, you'll challenge me again, right? I look forward to it!"''
:''"Gwahahaha! I happened to win this time, but we were under so much pressure, right? You've lost. Of course, you'll challenge me again, right? I look forward to it!"''


* In the lobby, after the tournament
* In the lobby (after the tournament)
:''"Guhahahaha! I lost, but I saw something great. Well, guess I'll go back to Sinnoh and start my son's training over! All right! Next time I take part in the tournament, I'll play to win!"''
:''"Guhahahaha! I lost, but I saw something great. Well, guess I'll go back to Sinnoh and start my son's training over! All right! Next time I take part in the tournament, I'll play to win!"''


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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Byron anime.png|thumb|left|240px|Byron in the anime]]
[[File:Byron anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Byron in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Byron made his debut appearance in ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'' together with his son, Roark. It was revealed Byron had once been the Gym Leader of {{ci|Oreburgh}} and had left his family to become the [[Gym Leader]] of {{ci|Canalave}} as he was more interested in [[Fossil]]s, leaving his former position to Roark. Byron battles his son for a short time before the match got interrupted by {{TRT}}. It was later revealed that Byron still cared for his son as he kept the Fossil Roark had found as a child with him ever since.
Prior to ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'', Byron left his position as the {{ci|Oreburgh}} [[Gym Leader]] to his son [[Roark]] after the [[Pokémon League]] informed him there was a vacancy at the [[Canalave Gym]]. The transfer also allowed Byron to continue his hobby of digging for [[fossil]]s on nearby [[Iron Island]], hence the [[Gym]]'s closure from ''[[DP104|Sleepless In Pre-Battle!]]'' to ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]''.


Byron is obsessed with digging and Fossils. When his Fossils were stolen by Team Rocket in ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'', Byron was too busy admiring the hole they dug into the building to notice.
In ''Ancient Family Matters!'', Roark traveled to [[Canalave City]] to confront Byron over his absence from the family. The two argued, which escalated into a {{pkmn|battle}}. [[Byron's Bastiodon]] and [[Roark's Rampardos]] were evenly matched, but the battle was interrupted after {{TRT}} set off alarms when they stole Byron's fossil collection. They joined forces to defeat Team Rocket and {{AP|Pikachu}} sent Team Rocket blasting off. Later, Byron revealed that he had always treasured a fossil of a {{p|Sunkern}}'s leaf that Roark had given to him as a child ten years earlier. As a result, Roark accepted that his father did care about him all along.


In ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', {{Ash}} had his Gym {{pkmn|battle}} against Byron, defeating him and earning a {{Badge|Mine}}.
In ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', {{Ash}} had his [[Gym]] battle against Byron. {{AP|Chimchar}} defeated Byron's {{p|Bronzor}} but was left incredibly tired from the round. Ash called out his {{AP|Buizel}}, but it was surprised by {{p|Steelix}}'s {{m|Screech}} attack and quickly lost the match. Chimchar won the round after it weakened the battleground with {{m|Dig}}, and Steelix was left vulnerable to Chimchar's super-effective {{t|Fire}} attacks. Byron sent out his Bastiodon, and it knocked Chimchar out. In the final match, [[Ash's Gliscor]] defeated Bastiodon despite its showcased speed and resilience, earning Ash the {{Badge|Mine}}.


In ''[[DP155|Double-Time Battle Training!]]'', Byron was presumably defeated by [[Paul]], earning him his eighth Badge, and thereby making him eligible for the Sinnoh League.
Byron briefly appeared during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.


He reappeared in a flashback in [[DP120]].
===Character===
Byron is prone to bragging about the ironclad {{stat|defense}}s his Pokémon. He is also extremely enthusiastic about [[fossil]]s and dig-holes. Byron's mostly defensive battling style makes it hard for opponents to break through and deal damage to his Pokémon, even if they have a [[type]] advantage.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
{{incomplete|section|2=Bronzor's Japanese voice actor and Fossil Pokémon voice actors}}
{{MissingInfo|2|java|enva}}
====On hand====
This listing is of Byron's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
This listing is of Byron's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:


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|trainer=Byron
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Bastiodon
|pkmn=Bastiodon
|stage1=Shieldon
|type1=Rock
|type1=Rock
|type2=Steel
|type2=Steel
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|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Byron's main Pokémon, {{p|Bastiodon}}, first appeared in ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'' where Byron used it to battle against his son Roark and his {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}}. However, the match was interrupted due to {{TRT}} stealing all of Byron's Fossil collection. It then teamed up with {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}} to send them blasting off and recover the Fossils.
|desc={{p|Bastiodon}} is Byron's main Pokémon. Prior to the start of the series, Byron revived Bastiodon from an [[Armor Fossil]] and [[Evolution|evolved]] {{p|Shieldon}} into a Bastiodon. It first appeared in ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'', where Byron used it to battle his son [[Roark]] and his {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}}. However, the match was interrupted due to {{TRT}} stealing all of Byron's [[Fossil]] collection. It then teamed up with Rampardos to send them blasting off and recover the Fossils.


It appeared again in ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'' where it was used in a Gym battle against {{Ash}}. It managed to defeat {{AP|Chimchar|Infernape}} easily but it finally went down to {{AP|Gliscor}} after a hard fought battle, earning Ash the {{Badge|Mine}}. It was seen in flashbacks in ''[[DP154|Mastering Current Events!]]'' and ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]''.
It appeared again in ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', where it was used in a [[Gym]] battle against {{Ash}}. It managed to defeat {{AP|Chimchar|Infernape}} easily but it finally went down to {{AP|Gliscor}} after a hard fought battle, earning Ash the {{Badge|Mine}}. It was seen in flashbacks in ''[[DP154|Mastering Current Events!]]'' and ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]''.


Bastiodon also appeared alongside Byron during the credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
Bastiodon briefly appeared alongside Byron during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.


Bastiodon's known moves are {{m|Iron Defense}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Iron Head}}, {{m|Flash Cannon}}, and {{m|Metal Burst}}.}}
Bastiodon's known moves are {{m|Iron Defense}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Iron Head}}, {{m|Flash Cannon}}, and {{m|Metal Burst}}.}}
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|vajp=
|vajp=
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc={{p|Bronzor}} was the first Pokémon used by Byron during his [[DP108|Gym Battle against]] {{Ash}}. It went up against [[Ash's Chimchar]], and was able to stand up to Chimchar's {{m|Flamethrower}} thanks to Byron's intensive training. It was able to cause significant damage to Chimchar before being knocked out by {{m|Flame Wheel}}.
|desc={{p|Bronzor}} was the first Pokémon used by Byron during his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}}. It went up against [[Ash's Chimchar]], and was able to stand up to Chimchar's {{m|Flamethrower}} thanks to Byron's intensive training. It was able to cause significant damage to Chimchar before being knocked out by {{m|Flame Wheel}}.


Bronzor's known moves are {{m|Rain Dance}} and {{m|Gyro Ball}}, and its Ability is {{a|Heatproof}}.}}
Bronzor's known moves are {{m|Rain Dance}} and {{m|Gyro Ball}}, and its Ability is {{a|Heatproof}}.}}
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|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=Byron's {{p|Steelix}} was seen for the first time in ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]''. Steelix was the second Pokémon used by Byron when battling Ash, and proved to be a very tough opponent. It knocked out {{AP|Buizel}} easily, and was able to cause massive damage to Chimchar. However it was eventually defeated by Chimchar after the Chimp Pokémon weakened the ground with {{m|Dig}} restricting its movement.
|desc=Byron's {{p|Steelix}} was seen for the first time in ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]''. Steelix was the second Pokémon used by Byron when battling {{Ash}}, and proved to be a very tough opponent. It knocked out {{AP|Buizel}} easily, and was able to cause massive damage to {{AP|Chimchar}}. However it was eventually defeated by Chimchar after the Chimp Pokémon weakened the ground with {{m|Dig}} restricting its movement.


Steelix's known moves are {{m|Screech}}, {{m|Bind}}, and {{m|Iron Tail}}.}}
Steelix's known moves are {{m|Screech}}, {{m|Bind}}, and {{m|Iron Tail}}.}}
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{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Byron
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Omastar, Kabuto and Omanyte
|pkmn=Omanyte
|type1=Rock
|type2=Water
|img=Omanyte Kabuto Omastar anime.png
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|desc=Byron's {{p|Omanyte}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s. It caught {{TRT}} trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst {{Ash}} was having his Gym battle and attacked them with {{m|Water Gun}}, sending them blasting off.
 
Omanyte's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Omastar
|type1=Rock
|type2=Water
|img=Omanyte Kabuto Omastar anime.png
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|desc=Byron's {{p|Omastar}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s. It caught {{TRT}} trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst {{Ash}} was having his Gym battle, and attacked them with {{m|Water Gun}}, sending them blasting off.
 
Omastar's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Kabuto
|type1=Rock
|type1=Rock
|type2=Water
|type2=Water
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|epnum=DP108
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|desc=Byron's {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Omanyte}} are Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. They caught {{TRT}} trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst {{Ash}} was having his Gym battle, they used powerful attacks sending Team Rocket blasting off.
|desc=Byron's {{p|Kabuto}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s. It caught {{TRT}} trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst {{Ash}} was having his Gym battle, and attacked them with {{m|Aqua Jet}}, sending them blasting off.


Omastar and Omanyte's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}, and Kabuto's only known move is {{m|Aqua Jet}}.}}
Kabuto's only known move is {{m|Aqua Jet}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=DP108
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|desc=Byron's {{p|Kabutops}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. When {{TRT}} tried its second attempt to steal [[Fossil]]s, Kabutops heard them and chased after them.
|desc=Byron's {{p|Kabutops}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s. When {{TRT}} tried its second attempt to steal [[Fossil]]s, Kabutops heard them and chased after them.


None of Kabutops's moves are known.}}
None of Kabutops's moves are known.}}
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{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Byron
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Armaldo and Cradily
|pkmn=Cradily
|type1=Rock
|type1=Rock
|type2=Grass
|type2=Grass
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|epnum=DP108
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|desc=Byron's {{p|Armaldo}} and {{p|Cradily}} are Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. When {{TRT}} tried their second attempt of stealing [[Fossil]]s, they had found the room where all of the Fossils were kept. They dismissed Armaldo and Cradily thinking they were Fossils, but they were actually sleeping. They woke up and sent Team Rocket blasting off for the second time.
|desc=Byron's {{p|Cradily}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s. When {{TRT}} tried their second attempt of stealing [[Fossil]]s, they had found the room where all of the Fossils were kept. They dismissed Cradily thinking it was a Fossil, but it was actually sleeping. It woke up and sent Team Rocket blasting off for the second time.


Armaldo's only known move is {{m|Hyper Beam}} and Cradily's only known move is {{m|Energy Ball}}.}}
Cradily's only known move is {{m|Energy Ball}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Armaldo
|type1=Rock
|type2=Bug
|img=Byron Armaldo Cradily.png
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|desc=Byron's {{p|Armaldo}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s. When {{TRT}} tried their second attempt of stealing [[Fossil]]s, they had found the room where all of the Fossils were kept. They dismissed Armaldo thinking it was a Fossil, but it was actually sleeping. It woke up and sent Team Rocket blasting off for the second time.
 
Armaldo's only known move is {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}


===Voice actors===
===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{steel color}}|bordercolor={{steel color light}}
{{vatable|color={{steel color}}|bordercolor={{steel color light}}
|ja=矢尾一樹 ''Kazuki Yao''
|ja=矢尾一樹 ''[[Kazuki Yao]]''
|en=[[Dan Green]]
|en=[[Dan Green]]
|fi=Juha Paananen
|fi=Juha Paananen
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{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Byron
|trainer=Byron
|main=Don
|pkmn=Shieldon
|pkmn=Shieldon
|gender=male
|gender=male
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|epnum=PS348
|epnum=PS348
|epname=A Big Stink Over Stunky
|epname=A Big Stink Over Stunky
|desc={{p|Shieldon}} was the first Pokémon seen in Byron's possession. Despite numerous attempts at trying, Byron was unable to befriend him. However, {{adv|Diamond}} was able to. As a result, the Gym Leader decided to give it to the boy who named it {{DL|Diamond (Adventures)|Don}}.}}
|desc={{p|Shieldon}} was the first Pokémon seen in Byron's possession. Despite numerous attempts at trying, Byron was unable to befriend him. However, {{adv|Diamond}} was able to. As a result, the Gym Leader decided to give him to the boy who named him Don.}}


===In the [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] manga===
===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
[[File:Byron DPA.png|thumb|200px|Byron in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]
Byron finds [[Hareta]] washed up on the shore after having been defeated by [[Cyrus]]. Byron takes Hareta in and allows him to regain his strength before putting him through a rigorous training session similar to what he put Roark through years ago. Hareta charges forward never considering his remaining strength, causing him to fail the challenge at the final stage. Byron then sends him to [[Iron Island]] to restart his training from scratch and improve his skills. He returns at the completion of Hareta's training to allow him to take his challenge again, however something terrible is happening in the distance. Byron seemed to have a fondness for Hareta, possibly like a second son to him.
Byron finds [[Hareta]] washed up on the shore after having been defeated by [[Cyrus]]. Byron takes Hareta in and allows him to regain his strength before putting him through a rigorous training session similar to what he put Roark through years ago. Hareta charges forward never considering his remaining strength, causing him to fail the challenge at the final stage. Byron then sends him to [[Iron Island]] to restart his training from scratch and improve his skills. He returns at the completion of Hareta's training to allow him to take his challenge again, however something terrible is happening in the distance. Byron seemed to have a fondness for Hareta, possibly like a second son to him.


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|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Bastiodon
|pkmn=Bastiodon
|width=74
|type1=Rock
|type1=Rock
|type2=Steel
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===In the Pocket Monsters DP manga===
===In the Pocket Monsters DP manga===
Byron makes an appearance in a flashback in [[PMDP07]] of the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters DP|Kosaku Anakubo}} manga.
Byron makes an appearance in a flashback in [[PMDP07]].


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Both Byron and his son, Roark, use [[Fossil]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and a member of the {{p|Onix}} [[evolution]] family in Gym battles.
* Both Byron and his son Roark use [[Fossil]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and a member of the {{p|Onix}} [[evolution]] family in Gym battles.
** Both of their Pokémon in the {{p|Onix}} evolutionary line know the move {{m|Screech}} in the [[Pokémon anime]].
** Both of their Pokémon in the {{p|Onix}} evolutionary line know the move {{m|Screech}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
** They both use a Pokémon that [[Evolution|evolves]] using a [[special magnetic field]] in their [[rematch]] teams.
* Byron and [[Roark|his son]]'s Badges are references to coal mines. They both have mines in or near their respective towns ([[Oreburgh Mine]] and [[Iron Island]], which was once a mine).
* Byron and [[Roark|his son]]'s Badges are references to coal mines. They both have mines in or near their respective towns ([[Oreburgh Mine]] and [[Iron Island]], which was once a mine).
* Byron and [[Winona]] are the only [[Gym Leader]]s in the {{pkmn|anime}} to own a [[giant Pokémon]]; however, Byron's was only a [[Fossil]].
* Byron and [[Winona]] are the only [[Gym Leader]]s in the {{pkmn|anime}} to own a [[giant Pokémon]]; in addition, Byron's was only a [[Fossil]].
* Similar to [[Jasmine]], Byron is the sixth Gym Leader in his region and [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Steel}} Pokémon, and also uses {{p|Steelix}}.
* Similar to [[Jasmine]], Byron is the sixth Gym Leader in his region and [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Steel}} Pokémon, and also uses {{p|Steelix}}.
* He is the only Gym Leader to have an [[Roark|offspring]] who is a Gym Leader in the same region at the same time.
* He is the only Gym Leader to have an [[Roark|offspring]] who is a Gym Leader in the same region at the same time.
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! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
| Japanese
|トウガン ''Tougan''
| トウガン ''Tougan''
|From 冬瓜 ''tougan'', {{wp|winter melon}}. (His son, [[Roark|Hyouta]], is also named after a gourd). Possibly a reference to 鋼 ''hagane'', steel.
| From 冬瓜 ''tōgan'' ({{wp|wax gourd}}, winter melon), matching with his son ''[[Roark|Hyouta]]'' who is named after the calabash gourd
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Byron
| From ''iron''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English
| German
|Byron
| Adam
|From ''iron''.
| From ''Adamin'' ({{wp|adamite}}), a mineral isostructural with {{wp|eveite}} which matches his son's German name ''Veit''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
| Spanish
|Charles
| Acerón
|From ''charbon'', coal.
| From ''acero'' (steel)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
| French
|Adam
| Charles
|From Latin ''adamas'', very hard iron, steel.
| From ''charbon'' (coal)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
| Italian
|Ferruccio
| Ferruccio
|From ''ferro'', iron.
| From ''ferro'' (iron)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Spanish
| Korean
|Acerón
| 동관 ''Donggwan''
|From ''acero'', steel.
| From 동과 (冬瓜) ''donggwa'' (winter melon)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|rowspan=2| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
|동관 ''Dongwan''
| 東瓜 / 东瓜 ''Dōngguā''{{tt|*|Games, anime, Adventures (Jilin Publishing)}}
|Similar to Japanese name. Also, wax gourd is called 동과 (冬瓜) ''Dongwa'' in Korea.
| From 冬瓜 ''dōngguā'' (winter melon)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|rowspan=2|Chinese (Taiwan)
| 東鋼 ''Dōnggāng''{{tt|*|Adventures and DPA (Ching Win Publishing)}}
|東鋼 ''Dōnggāng''{{tt|*|Adventures and DPA}}
| Similar to his Japanese name. Contains 鋼 ''gāng'' (steel)
|From the Japanese 東 ''tou'' and 鋼 ''hagane''. Literally ''eastern steel''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|東瓜 ''Dōngguā''{{tt|*|Anime}}
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|A pun of 冬瓜 ''dōngguā'' (winter melon, wax gourd).
| 東瓜 ''Dūnggwā''
| From 冬瓜 ''dūnggwā'' (winter melon)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese (Mainland China)
| Vietnamese
|东瓜 ''Dōngguā''
| Tougan
|From 冬瓜 ''dōngguā'' .
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|
|}
|}
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==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Byron|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
{{Sinnoh Gym Leaders}}<br>
{{Sinnoh Gym Leaders}}<br>
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Byron
トウガン Tougan
"The Man with the Steel Body!"
Diamond Pearl Byron.png
Artwork from Diamond and Pearl
Gender Male
Eye color Black
Hair color Burgundy*, Brown*
Hometown Canalave City*, Oreburgh City*
Region Sinnoh
Relatives Roark (son),
Underground Man (father),
Unnamed wife (anime)
Trainer class Gym LeaderDPPt
Pokémon TrainerB2W2
Generation IV, V
Games Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Black 2 and White 2
Leader of Canalave Gym
Badge Mine Badge
Specializes in Steel types
Anime debut Ancient Family Matters!
English voice actor Dan Green
Japanese voice actor Kazuki Yao

Byron (Japanese: トウガン Tougan) is the Gym Leader of Canalave City's Gym, known officially as the Canalave Gym. He hands out the Mine Badge to Trainers who defeat him. He specializes in Steel-type Pokémon. He is Roark's father.

In the games

Byron uses Steel-type Pokémon in his battles. Trainers who defeat him will receive the Mine Badge, TM91 (Flash Cannon), and will be able to use Strength outside of battle. Byron asked Riley to become a Gym Leader, but Riley declined because he thought Byron's son Roark should be considered first. Byron isn't surprised to find that his inexperienced son lost to the protagonist, but is enthusiastic about the next generation of Pokémon Trainers. Byron resolves to train harder at Iron Island to compete with younger Trainers.

He apparently owns the normally deserted cabin on Iron Island. After the Elite Four, he can be found there. Speaking to him results in him chiding himself for still treating Roark like a child; he will then give the player a Metal Coat and leave. In Platinum, he mentions that he lived on Iron Island for a long time and so feels out of place when visiting the Villa. Along with those visits, he can also be battled again at the Battleground in Platinum. He also battles the player in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 in Pokémon World Tournament.

Pokémon

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl



Pokémon Platinum

Gym battle



Rematch



Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

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

Sinnoh Leaders Tournament



Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament



Quotes

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

Canalave Gym
  • Before battle
"Ah! That's Oreburgh's Gym Badge! I see, I see! You've defeated my son. But that's no surprise. He still has much to learn. In place of my son Roark, I, Byron, will take your challenge!"
  • After the opponent sends out their last Pokémon
"Oh, what's this? My last one! This is where we make our stand!"
  • When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health
"We're not done yet! There's no giving up!"
  • Upon being defeated
"Hmm! My sturdy Pokémon, defeated!"
  • After being defeated
"You were strong enough to take down my prized team of Pokémon. In recognition of that power, I give you this: the Mine Badge!"
"Having the Mine Badge enables you to use the hidden move Strength anytime outside of battle. And you now have six Gym Badges. That means all Pokémon up to Lv. 70 will obey you with question. Here! Take this, too!"
"That TM91 contains the move Flash Cannon. If it hits, it may also lower the target's Special Defense."
  • If talked to again
"Gwahahahaha! The Sinnoh region is vast! Tough Trainers like you and <rival> crop up constantly to challenge the old guard! With more young Trainers like my son and you two taking charge, the future of Pokémon is bright! But I'm not stepping aside just yet! I merely need to rededicate myself to training on Iron Island."
Resort AreaPt
"Guhahahaha! How's your Villa? Can you give me a tour?"
Yes: "All right! Let's have a look, then!"
No: "Well! How cold can you be?"
VillaPt
  • Any of the following
"Gwahahahaha! I spent a long time living on Iron Island. A place this fancy, I feel a little out of place. Don't get me wrong, it's a great place. It's nothing like my son's!"
"Well... I have to admit I'm not very interested in furniture and the like. My interests run more to things like digging tools, obviously. The shapes of Pokémon fangs and claws are interesting, too."
"Digging underneath Iron Island was a good time in my life. Working alongside Pokémon constantly for iron ore... But that's all in the past. The young people today should find their own paths to happiness."
"Roark is still a boy, but at the same time, he's a man in his own right. That's why our opinions clash at times, and why we break out in battle. Gwahahaha! You weren't supposed to hear that! Forget I said it!"
"You're acquainted with a fellow named Riley, aren't you? He's a mystifying sort, that one. I have no idea how old he is, to tell you the truth."
Battleground

Scenario 1

  • Before battle
"I've faced many a challenger at my Gym. I trained on Iron Island while contemplating my worth for days... I have the confidence now to batter down your defenses. Could I ask you for a rematch?"
Yes: "We are tempered and honed by battling the strong. Here's to our showdown!"
No: "When you came to my Gym, you had a glint that's dulled now."
If talked to again after the player answered "No": "I have the confidence now to batter down your defenses. Could I ask you for a rematch?"
  • When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health
"We're not done yet! There's no giving up!"
  • Upon being defeated
"Hmm! My sturdy Pokémon--defeated!"
  • After being defeated
"I trained by pummeling steel continuously on Iron Island alongside Pokémon... Gwahahahaha! I could still use more toughening up!"

Scenario 2

  • Before battle
"Since we last lost to you, we've been in training. I think we've addressed our shortcomings. Could I ask you for another rematch?"
Yes: "Thank you! Like me, my Pokémon were longing for another chance to battle with you!"
No: "Gwahahaha! That's disappointing, but all right! There's a lot to be learned by battling you. We had our hopes up."
If talked to again after the player answered "No": "Could I ask you for another rematch?"
  • When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health
"We're not done yet! There's no giving up!"
  • Upon being defeated
"Hmm! My sturdy Pokémon--defeated!"
  • After being defeated
"Argh... Came up short again... Do I talk to my son Roark to train together...? No, that's too embarrassing... Hmm... This is a dilemma..."

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament
  • Before battle (first round)
"I, Byron, will take your challenge!"
  • Before battle (second round)
"Young Trainer! I'm Byron. As a wall for young people, I'll take your challenge!"
  • Before battle (final round)
"Trainer! You're young, just like my son, Roark. With more young Trainers taking charge, the future of Pokémon is bright! So, as a wall for young people, I'll take your challenge!"
  • Upon being defeated
"Hmm! My sturdy Pokémon--defeated!"
  • If the player is defeated
"Gwahahaha! How were my sturdy Pokémon?!"
  • After battle (if the player won)
"Gwahahaha! You were strong enough to take down my prized team of Pokémon. I recognize your power. Please show your power to other Trainers, too!"
  • After battle (if the player lost)
"Gwahahaha! I happened to win this time, but we were under so much pressure, right? You've lost. Of course, you'll challenge me again, right? I look forward to it!"
  • In the lobby (after the tournament)
"Guhahahaha! I lost, but I saw something great. Well, guess I'll go back to Sinnoh and start my son's training over! All right! Next time I take part in the tournament, I'll play to win!"

Sprites

Spr DP Byron.png Spr Pt Byron.png Spr B2W2 Byron.png VSByron.png
Sprite from
Diamond and Pearl
Sprite from
Platinum
Sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
VS sprite from
Platinum
Byron IV OD.png Byron OD.png File:Badge Case Byron.png
Overworld sprite from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Overworld sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
Sprite from the Badge Case

In the anime

Byron in the anime

Prior to Shapes of Things to Come!, Byron left his position as the Oreburgh Gym Leader to his son Roark after the Pokémon League informed him there was a vacancy at the Canalave Gym. The transfer also allowed Byron to continue his hobby of digging for fossils on nearby Iron Island, hence the Gym's closure from Sleepless In Pre-Battle! to Ancient Family Matters!.

In Ancient Family Matters!, Roark traveled to Canalave City to confront Byron over his absence from the family. The two argued, which escalated into a battle. Byron's Bastiodon and Roark's Rampardos were evenly matched, but the battle was interrupted after Team Rocket set off alarms when they stole Byron's fossil collection. They joined forces to defeat Team Rocket and Pikachu sent Team Rocket blasting off. Later, Byron revealed that he had always treasured a fossil of a Sunkern's leaf that Roark had given to him as a child ten years earlier. As a result, Roark accepted that his father did care about him all along.

In Dealing With Defensive Types!, Ash had his Gym battle against Byron. Chimchar defeated Byron's Bronzor but was left incredibly tired from the round. Ash called out his Buizel, but it was surprised by Steelix's Screech attack and quickly lost the match. Chimchar won the round after it weakened the battleground with Dig, and Steelix was left vulnerable to Chimchar's super-effective Fire attacks. Byron sent out his Bastiodon, and it knocked Chimchar out. In the final match, Ash's Gliscor defeated Bastiodon despite its showcased speed and resilience, earning Ash the Mine Badge.

Byron briefly appeared during the ending credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Character

Byron is prone to bragging about the ironclad defenses his Pokémon. He is also extremely enthusiastic about fossils and dig-holes. Byron's mostly defensive battling style makes it hard for opponents to break through and deal damage to his Pokémon, even if they have a type advantage.

Pokémon


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On hand

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

Byron's Bastiodon
Shieldon → Bastiodon
Bastiodon is Byron's main Pokémon. Prior to the start of the series, Byron revived Bastiodon from an Armor Fossil and evolved Shieldon into a Bastiodon. It first appeared in Ancient Family Matters!, where Byron used it to battle his son Roark and his Rampardos. However, the match was interrupted due to Team Rocket stealing all of Byron's Fossil collection. It then teamed up with Rampardos to send them blasting off and recover the Fossils.

It appeared again in Dealing With Defensive Types!, where it was used in a Gym battle against Ash. It managed to defeat Chimchar easily but it finally went down to Gliscor after a hard fought battle, earning Ash the Mine Badge. It was seen in flashbacks in Mastering Current Events! and League Unleashed!.

Bastiodon briefly appeared alongside Byron during the ending credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Bastiodon's known moves are Iron Defense, Flamethrower, Iron Head, Flash Cannon, and Metal Burst.

Debut Ancient Family Matters!
Voice actors
Japanese Unshō Ishizuka
English Marc Thompson
Byron's Bronzor
Bronzor
Bronzor was the first Pokémon used by Byron during his Gym battle against Ash. It went up against Ash's Chimchar, and was able to stand up to Chimchar's Flamethrower thanks to Byron's intensive training. It was able to cause significant damage to Chimchar before being knocked out by Flame Wheel.

Bronzor's known moves are Rain Dance and Gyro Ball, and its Ability is Heatproof.

Debut Dealing With Defensive Types!
Voice actors
Japanese
English Tom Wayland
Byron's Steelix
Steelix
Byron's Steelix was seen for the first time in Dealing With Defensive Types!. Steelix was the second Pokémon used by Byron when battling Ash, and proved to be a very tough opponent. It knocked out Buizel easily, and was able to cause massive damage to Chimchar. However it was eventually defeated by Chimchar after the Chimp Pokémon weakened the ground with Dig restricting its movement.

Steelix's known moves are Screech, Bind, and Iron Tail.

Debut Dealing With Defensive Types!
Voice actors
Japanese Unshō Ishizuka
English Unshō Ishizuka

In Canalave Gym

Byron's Omanyte
Omanyte
Byron's Omanyte is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the Canalave Gym; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It caught Team Rocket trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst Ash was having his Gym battle and attacked them with Water Gun, sending them blasting off.

Omanyte's only known move is Water Gun.

Debut Dealing With Defensive Types!
Byron's Omastar
Omastar
Byron's Omastar is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the Canalave Gym; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It caught Team Rocket trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst Ash was having his Gym battle, and attacked them with Water Gun, sending them blasting off.

Omastar's only known move is Water Gun.

Debut Dealing With Defensive Types!
Byron's Kabuto
Kabuto
Byron's Kabuto is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the Canalave Gym; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It caught Team Rocket trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst Ash was having his Gym battle, and attacked them with Aqua Jet, sending them blasting off.

Kabuto's only known move is Aqua Jet.

Debut Dealing With Defensive Types!
Byron's Kabutops
Kabutops
Byron's Kabutops is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the Canalave Gym; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. When Team Rocket tried its second attempt to steal Fossils, Kabutops heard them and chased after them.

None of Kabutops's moves are known.

Debut Dealing With Defensive Types!
Byron's Cradily
Cradily
Byron's Cradily is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the Canalave Gym; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. When Team Rocket tried their second attempt of stealing Fossils, they had found the room where all of the Fossils were kept. They dismissed Cradily thinking it was a Fossil, but it was actually sleeping. It woke up and sent Team Rocket blasting off for the second time.

Cradily's only known move is Energy Ball.

Debut Dealing With Defensive Types!
Byron's Armaldo
Armaldo
Byron's Armaldo is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the Canalave Gym; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. When Team Rocket tried their second attempt of stealing Fossils, they had found the room where all of the Fossils were kept. They dismissed Armaldo thinking it was a Fossil, but it was actually sleeping. It woke up and sent Team Rocket blasting off for the second time.

Armaldo's only known move is Hyper Beam.

Debut Dealing With Defensive Types!

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 矢尾一樹 Kazuki Yao
English Dan Green
Czech Ladislav Cigánek
Finnish Juha Paananen
Italian Mario Zucca
Polish Waldemar Barwiński
Brazilian Portuguese Luiz Antônio Lobue
Spanish Latin America Jorge Ornelas
Spain Pablo Adán


In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Byron and his Bronzong with Fantina and her Mismagius

Byron first appears at Canalave City talking to Roark over the Pokégear about his recent loss in a Gym battle. He then changes the subject to something that is later revealed to be about Team Galactic. Later, at the Canalave Gym, Byron wakes up to find Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum sneaking into his Gym. Acting on his impulsive nature, Byron attacks the intruders under the impression that they are villains. Believing Byron to be the person that caused her father and Professor Rowan to go missing, Platinum faces the Gym Leader in battle.

While they battle, a stray attack causes a curtain to be destroyed and reveals Professor Berlitz and Professor Rowan trapped in a cage. After being accused of kidnapping them, Byron reveals that he has been investigating Team Galactic for months and found a Galactic Grunt attacking and trapping the two scientists in a cage.

The next day, Byron hands Platinum the Mine Badge for his previous defeat and is tasked with protecting Professor Rowan and Professor Berlitz while they recuperate after escaping the cage. When Platinum and Pearl go to protect the three lakes from Team Galactic, Byron sends Diamond to go train on Iron Island with his friend, Riley, to increase his battling skills.

Later, after a defeat at the hands of Jupiter, Candice calls Byron and demands that he send her, Maylene, and Platinum someone to train them. After briefly considering Roark, Byron reluctantly calls up Volkner to help them.

Byron later joins the other Gym Leaders at the Spear Pillar with the Underground Man, Professor Berlitz, and Professor Rowan to help them fight Team Galactic. By using their digging skills, the Underground man and Byron heal any injured Pokémon by taking them from the battle and putting them back after using a Potion.

After Cyrus's defeat, Byron steals a machine from Team Galactic scientist Charon. Unfortunately, Charon's machine causes a disturbance in the hole in the sky that was created by Dialga and Palkia's fighting and mysterious tentacles shoot from the hole and pulls Cyrus, Palkia, and Dialga inside of it.

Pokémon

On hand

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

Byron's Bronzong
Bronzong (×2)
Byron's two Bronzong are his main battlers. He first used them against Platinum when she attempted to rescue her father after mistaking Byron for being his kidnapper but they were easily defeated by her Ponyta.

Bronzong's known moves are Payback and Extrasensory.

Debut Brash Bronzong I
Given away
Byron's Shieldon
Shieldon
Main article: Don

Shieldon was the first Pokémon seen in Byron's possession. Despite numerous attempts at trying, Byron was unable to befriend him. However, Diamond was able to. As a result, the Gym Leader decided to give him to the boy who named him Don.

Debut A Big Stink Over Stunky

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Byron in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Byron finds Hareta washed up on the shore after having been defeated by Cyrus. Byron takes Hareta in and allows him to regain his strength before putting him through a rigorous training session similar to what he put Roark through years ago. Hareta charges forward never considering his remaining strength, causing him to fail the challenge at the final stage. Byron then sends him to Iron Island to restart his training from scratch and improve his skills. He returns at the completion of Hareta's training to allow him to take his challenge again, however something terrible is happening in the distance. Byron seemed to have a fondness for Hareta, possibly like a second son to him.

Pokémon

Byron's Bastiodon
Bastiodon
Bastiodon was sent out to finish off Hareta's Piplup. Later, it took on Saturn's Bronzong where its Take Down was blocked by Reflect and was finished by Bronzong's Earthquake.

Bastiodon's only known move is Take Down.

Debut Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!
Byron's Bronzor
Bronzor
After Hareta was finished with the first part of Byron's challenge, Byron sent Bronzor for the official battle.

Bronzor's only known move is Hypnosis.

Debut Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!
Byron's Steelix
Steelix (×2)
Byron's two Steelix were used in the challenge in which they served as walls to prevent Hareta from getting to the top. Later, one of the Steelix took on Saturn's Bronzong where it was no match for the Bronze Bell Pokémon and was taken out by a single Solar Beam.

None of Steelix's moves are known.

Debut Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!
Byron's Onix
Onix
Onix was used as an obstacle for the first part of the challenge.

Onix's known moves are Earthquake and Rock Slide.

Debut Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!

In the Pocket Monsters DP manga

Byron makes an appearance in a flashback in PMDP07.

In the TCG

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

Byron'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 #
Bastiodon Pokémon GL Metal Rising Rivals Rare Holo 2/111 Bonds to the End of Time Rare Holo 067/090
Steelix Pokémon GL Metal Rising Rivals Uncommon 51/111 Bonds to the End of Time Uncommon 062/090
 


Trivia

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese トウガン Tougan From 冬瓜 tōgan (wax gourd, winter melon), matching with his son Hyouta who is named after the calabash gourd
English Byron From iron
German Adam From Adamin (adamite), a mineral isostructural with eveite which matches his son's German name Veit
Spanish Acerón From acero (steel)
French Charles From charbon (coal)
Italian Ferruccio From ferro (iron)
Korean 동관 Donggwan From 동과 (冬瓜) donggwa (winter melon)
Chinese (Mandarin) 東瓜 / 东瓜 Dōngguā* From 冬瓜 dōngguā (winter melon)
東鋼 Dōnggāng* Similar to his Japanese name. Contains 鋼 gāng (steel)
Chinese (Cantonese) 東瓜 Dūnggwā From 冬瓜 dūnggwā (winter melon)
Vietnamese Tougan Transcription of his Japanese name


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