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'''Ephraim''' (Japanese: '''ミノル''' ''Minoru'') was the [[character of the day]] for ''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]''.
'''Ephraim''' (Japanese: '''ミノル''' ''Minoru'') is a [[character of the day]] who appeared in ''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]''.


He is a son of a couple of farmers who live in [[Johto]]. He specializes in raising {{type|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, mainly because his parents use a large collection of Grass-type Pokémon to maintain their farm. He convinced {{Ash}} to enter his {{AP|Chikorita|Bayleef}} and {{AP|Bulbasaur}} in the [[Grass Tournament]], held near where he lives.
He is the son of [[Ephraim's parents|a couple of farmers]] who live in a small town close to [[Ecruteak City]]. He specializes in raising {{type|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, mainly because his parents use a large collection of Grass-type Pokémon to maintain their farm of flowers. He convinced {{Ash}} to enter his {{AP|Bulbasaur}} in the [[Grass Tournament]], held near where he lives.


Ash faced Ephraim in the finals of the tournament, with Ephraim using Skiploom and Ash using Bulbasaur. Skiploom almost lost, but learned {{m|SolarBeam}} at the last moment. It defeated Bulbasaur, and won the tournament. Ephraim's prize was a collection of {{evostone|Leaf Stone}}s, which he planned on using to evolve his [[Ephraim's parents|parents']] Pokémon.
Ash faced Ephraim in the finals of the tournament, with Ephraim using Skiploom. Skiploom almost lost, but learned {{m|Solar Beam}} at the last moment. It defeated Bulbasaur, and won the tournament. Ephraim's prize was a collection of [[Leaf Stone]]s, which he planned on using to [[Evolution|evolve]] his parents' Pokémon.


==Pokémon==
==Pokémon==
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{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ephraim
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|epname=The Grass Route
|epname=The Grass Route
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Ephraim has a {{p|Skiploom}} called Skippy which is his only known Pokémon. It first appeared when {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} spotted it skipping around before being introduced to Ephraim. Ephraim used it to battle Ash in a friendly battle, but the battle ended when Skippy injured itself.
|desc=Ephraim has a {{p|Skiploom}} [[nickname]]d '''Skippy''', which is his only known Pokémon. It first appeared when {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} spotted it skipping around before being introduced to Ephraim. Ephraim used it to battle Ash in a friendly match. Despite its incredible speed, it was defeated by [[Ash's Chikorita]].


The following day, Ephraim and Ash competed in the [[Grass Tournament]]. Ephraim battled [[James]] and his {{TP|James|Victreebel}}, and went on to defeat it. Skippy also defeated a {{p|Paras}} and {{p|Tangela}} before facing Ash and his Bulbasaur. Despite Ash's best efforts, Skippy defeated Bulbasaur by learning {{m|SolarBeam}} and becoming the victor.
The following day, Ephraim and Ash competed in the [[Grass Tournament]]. Ephraim battled [[James]] and his {{TP|James|Victreebel}}, and Skiploom defeated it in the first round. Skippy also defeated a {{p|Paras}} and {{p|Tangela}} before facing Ash and his Bulbasaur in the finals. Despite Ash's best efforts, Skippy defeated Bulbasaur upon learning {{m|Solar Beam}}, thus becoming the victor.


Skiploom's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Double Team}}, {{m|Leech Seed}} and {{m|SolarBeam}}.}}
Skippy's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Double Team}}, {{m|Leech Seed}}, and {{m|Solar Beam}}.}}
 
==Pokémon competitions==
[[File:Grass Tournament Prizes.png|thumb|250px|Ephraim and his prizes]]
Ephraim has competed in the following {{cat|Pokémon competitions}}:
* [[Grass Tournament]] - Winner (''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'')
{{-}}


==Voice actors==
==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{grass color}}|bordercolor={{flying color light}}
{{vatable|color={{grass color}}|bordercolor={{flying color light}}
|ja= 小林由美子 ''Yumiko Kobayashi''
|ja= 小林由美子 ''[[Yumiko Kobayashi]]''
|en=[[Tara Jayne]]
|en=[[Tara Jayne]]
|fi=Jenni Sivonen
|it=Monica Bonetto
|pl=Wojciech Majchrzak
|pt_br=Gabriel Noya
|pt_br=Gabriel Noya
|es_eu=Isacha Mengíbar}}
|es_la=Eduardo Garza
|es_eu=Isatxa Mengíbar}}
 
==Trivia==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/4/episode-21-the-grass-route/ Pokemon.com] misspells Ephraim's name as '''Ephram'''.
* In the European Spanish dub, Ephraim was renamed '''Jairo''', after José Escobosa's ([[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Meowth's]] voice actor) son. Escobosa also played Ephraim's father in the episode.
{{-}}
{{-}}
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[[Category:Johto characters of the day]]
[[Category:Johto characters of the day]]
[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Grass-type Trainers]]
[[Category:Grass-type Trainers]]
[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Anime characters]]


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[[de:Das Pflanzen-Pokémon-Turnier#Ephram]]
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[[es:Ephraim/Jairo]]
[[fr:Ephram]]
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[[zh:小实]]

Latest revision as of 00:28, 9 March 2024

Ephraim

Ephraim (Japanese: ミノル Minoru) is a character of the day who appeared in The Grass Route.

He is the son of a couple of farmers who live in a small town close to Ecruteak City. He specializes in raising Grass-type Pokémon, mainly because his parents use a large collection of Grass-type Pokémon to maintain their farm of flowers. He convinced Ash to enter his Bulbasaur in the Grass Tournament, held near where he lives.

Ash faced Ephraim in the finals of the tournament, with Ephraim using Skiploom. Skiploom almost lost, but learned Solar Beam at the last moment. It defeated Bulbasaur, and won the tournament. Ephraim's prize was a collection of Leaf Stones, which he planned on using to evolve his parents' Pokémon.

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Ephraim's Skippy
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Ephraim has a Skiploom nicknamed Skippy, which is his only known Pokémon. It first appeared when Ash and his friends spotted it skipping around before being introduced to Ephraim. Ephraim used it to battle Ash in a friendly match. Despite its incredible speed, it was defeated by Ash's Chikorita.

The following day, Ephraim and Ash competed in the Grass Tournament. Ephraim battled James and his Victreebel, and Skiploom defeated it in the first round. Skippy also defeated a Paras and Tangela before facing Ash and his Bulbasaur in the finals. Despite Ash's best efforts, Skippy defeated Bulbasaur upon learning Solar Beam, thus becoming the victor.

Skippy's known moves are Tackle, Double Team, Leech Seed, and Solar Beam.

Debut The Grass Route
Voice actors
Japanese
English Kayzie Rogers

Pokémon competitions

Ephraim and his prizes

Ephraim has competed in the following Pokémon competitions:


Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 小林由美子 Yumiko Kobayashi
English Tara Jayne
Finnish Jenni Sivonen
Italian Monica Bonetto
Polish Wojciech Majchrzak
Brazilian Portuguese Gabriel Noya
Spanish Latin America Eduardo Garza
Spain Isatxa Mengíbar


Trivia

  • Pokemon.com misspells Ephraim's name as Ephram.
  • In the European Spanish dub, Ephraim was renamed Jairo, after José Escobosa's (Meowth's voice actor) son. Escobosa also played Ephraim's father in the episode.


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