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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Faba Adventures.png|thumb|270px|Faba in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Faba Adventures.png|thumb|270px|Faba in Pokémon Adventures]]
Faba debuted in [[PASM15]]. After an {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}} reported a group of people were rescued at sea, Faba and [[Wicke]] went down to meet the victims. There, they met {{adv|Moon}}, [[Professor Kukui]], and [[Professor Burnet]]. Faba revealed the three were taken to the [[Aether Paradise]] and offered to give a tour of the place. After learning the [[Akala Island]] [[Trial Captain]]s were heading to [[Po Town]] to deal with [[Team Skull]], Faba rushed to inform [[Lusamine]] of the situation, fearing Team Skull's downfall would ruin their plans.
Faba debuted in ''[[PASM15|Shipwreck and "Oh, What Sharp Teeth You Have, Bruxish!"]]''. After an {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}} reported a group of people were rescued at sea, Faba and [[Wicke]] went down to meet the victims. There, they met {{adv|Moon}}, [[Professor Kukui]], and [[Professor Burnet]]. Faba revealed the three were taken to the [[Aether Paradise]] and offered to give a tour of the place. After learning the [[Akala Island]] [[Trial Captain]]s were heading to [[Po Town]] to deal with [[Team Skull]], Faba rushed to inform [[Lusamine]] of the situation, fearing Team Skull's downfall would ruin their plans.


In [[PASM22]], Faba led a group of Employees to [[Vast Poni Canyon]]. After arriving, Faba sent some Employees to capture [[Hapu]], the newly appointed [[Island Kahuna|Kahuna]] of [[Poni Island]], while he and the others headed to the [[Poni Altar]]. Faba was approached by [[Plumeria]], who demanded that he tell her where [[Guzma]] was taken to after being kidnapped by {{p|Nihilego}}. When Faba feigning ignorance, Plumeria revealed she had a {{p|Cosmoem}} that evolved from the {{p|Cosmog}} Guzma received from the Aether Foundation. Faba tried to take Cosmoem by attacking Plumeria, but his {{p|Hypno}} was defeated by her {{p|Salazzle}}. Immediately after, Faba was attacked by Moon and {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}, a member of the [[International Police]]. Worried his plans could be jeopardized, Faba had the Employees with him battle Moon, Anabel, and Plumeria so he could sneak off while the others were distracted.
In [[PASM22]], Faba led a group of Employees to [[Vast Poni Canyon]]. After arriving, Faba sent some Employees to capture [[Hapu]], the newly appointed [[Island Kahuna|Kahuna]] of [[Poni Island]], while he and the others headed to the [[Poni Altar]]. Faba was approached by [[Plumeria]], who demanded that he tell her where [[Guzma]] was taken to after being kidnapped by {{p|Nihilego}}. When Faba feigning ignorance, Plumeria revealed she had a {{p|Cosmoem}} that evolved from the {{p|Cosmog}} Guzma received from the Aether Foundation. Faba tried to take Cosmoem by attacking Plumeria, but his {{p|Hypno}} was defeated by her {{p|Salazzle}}. Immediately after, Faba was attacked by Moon and {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}, a member of the [[International Police]]. Worried his plans could be jeopardized, Faba had the Employees with him battle Moon, Anabel, and Plumeria so he could sneak off while the others were distracted.
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|desc={{p|Hypno}} is Faba's first known Pokémon. It was first used to threaten an {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}} for not calling Faba by his proper title of Branch Chief. Later at [[Vast Poni Canyon]], it was used to torture [[Plumeria]] in order to have her release the {{p|Cosmoem}} in her possession, only to be defeated by Plumeria's {{p|Salazzle}}.
|desc={{p|Hypno}} is Faba's first known Pokémon. It was first used to threaten an {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}} for not calling Faba by his proper title of Branch Chief. Later at [[Vast Poni Canyon]], it was used to torture [[Plumeria]] in order to have her release the {{p|Cosmoem}} in her possession, only to be defeated by Plumeria's {{p|Salazzle}}.



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Faba
ザオボー Sauboh
Sun Moon Faba.png
Art from Sun and Moon
Gender Male
Eye color Blue
Hair color Blond
Hometown Unknown
Region Alola
Trainer class Aether Branch Chief
Aether Foundation
Generation VII
Games Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon
Specializes in Psychic types
Member of Aether Foundation
Team Rainbow Rocket
Rank Branch Chief
InternUSUM
Anime counterpart Faba
Counterpart debut A Dream Encounter!

Faba (Japanese: ザオボー Sauboh) is a character introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon. He works at the Aether Foundation. He is the only character in the games to have the Trainer class Aether Branch Chief (Japanese: エーテルしぶちょう Aether Director). He specializes in the Psychic type.

In the games

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Faba first appears in Pokémon Sun and Moon. He is identified by his signature sunglasses, and is very proud of his position in the Foundation. He sometimes refers to himself as Aether Paradise's last line of defense.

The player first meets Faba at Memorial Hill on their way to the Ruins of Life. Trying to get a Team Skull Grunt to stop harassing a Slowpoke, Faba asks for the player's assistance. After defeating the Grunt, Faba, thankful for the player's help invites them to visit the Hano Grand Resort after they finish their grand trial with Olivia. Upon arriving there, the Faba invites the player, along with Hau, to Aether Paradise.

Faba reappears to stop the player, Hau, and Gladion as they storm the foundation's headquarters for the kidnapped Lillie. Gladion demands that Faba tell him what the foundation is planning, but Faba refuses, taunting Gladion about his past, before battling the player. Faba is defeated and concedes, granting the player's group clearance to the second basement floor, where he claims they will find Cosmog. This, however, turns out to be a lie spun by Faba to give himself time to call in reinforcements and strengthen his Pokémon team. By the time the player's group attempts to head towards Lusamine's quarters, Faba has returned with three Aether Foundation Employees by his side. He reveals he has the key to the way forward in his hands, a plan which Hau calls into question, frustrating the chief. After defeating two of the employees alongside Gladion, the player has a Multi Battle with Faba and the remaining employee, with Hau as their partner. Defeated, Faba is forced to relent, and gives the keys to Hau, who unlocks the way forward.

After becoming Champion, it is revealed that Faba was demoted. Humbled by recent events, Faba is determined to become a new man by integrating himself with the rank and file. Faba requests another battle with the player, and upon defeat, gives the player a Dubious Disc. After that, he will linger in the lobby of Lusamine's mansion on Aether Paradise.

Faba is one of the possible Trainers who will challenge the player for the title of Champion at the Pokémon League. He always appears on the first day of each month.

In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Faba's role is virtually the same as in Sun and Moon, with only minor changes happening throughout the main story, including an encounter at Ula'ula Meadow. A major expansion to his role happens during the post-game in Episode RR, where he teams up with Team Rainbow Rocket during their takeover of Aether Paradise, intending to use their success as a stepping stone to further his own career. He later attempts to stop the player and Lillie from entering Team Rocket's Castle, only to be defeated. He leaves afterwards, but not before warning the two about the people Giovanni brought with him from other worlds. He is not seen again until after Giovanni's defeat, where he attempts to cover his involvement in the incident, but ends up giving away his true intentions in the process. As a result, Faba is demoted to intern, much to his humiliation. He also no longer appears in Title Defense battles, with Lusamine appearing in his place.

Under the alias "F" (Japanese: S), Faba keeps a blog on which he posts comments about his job and his beliefs on various subjects. These posts can be viewed on the computer in Aether Paradise's Secret Lab A, where the Type: Null specimens were created. One reveals that he developed the Beast Balls after taking the project over from his predecessor. Another reveals that he designed the control mask technology that would later be used on Type: Null following the failure of the RKS System initialization tests, as a precaution in case such an event took place.

Pokémon

Faba's Pokémon are kept in Ultra Balls.

Pokémon Sun and Moon

First battle



Second battle



Rematches

Faba uses this team both in the one-time battle at Aether Paradise and in the Title Defense battles at the Pokémon League.



Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

First battle



Second battle



Third battle



Fourth battle



Quotes

Pokémon Sun and Moon

Memorial Hill
"Stand firm! Think of what the president would say!"
"Why, I am the Aether Foundation's last line of defense! What would become of the foundation if something were to happen to me now?"
"Ah! Here is a promising young Trainer! Fight in my stead, child, and rout these Team Skull ruffians. I will bestow honor upon you, if you do!"
"Yes, indeed. You are a trial-goer, aren't you? You're a splendid Trainer."
"I am deeply impressed! I'd like to reward you by showing you something truly astounding. Once you have finished your grand trial, come to Hano Grand Resort and I will take you to see a wondrous place."
Hano Grand Resort
"So you've come at last."
"Ah. But forgive me. I have yet to introduce myself. You may call me Faba. I told you before that I would show you someplace astounding, right? Well, that wondrous place is...Aether Paradise!"
"Let me tell you about Aether Paradise. Just as the name suggests, Aether Paradise is a veritable paradise for Pokémon that floats far out in the sea surrounding Alola. It is an artificial island, made entirely by human technology, for the protecting of Pokémon! Of course I'm an adult who keeps his promises. So I will prove to you that all I've told you is the absolute truth with a tour of Aether Paradise. You will come, won't you?!"
Yes: "Good, good. Then you'll come with me. Aether Paradise will amaze you."
No: "Hmm. Yes. Well, children are often too frivolous and aimless to properly think through— Ahem. I mean they value their freedom so. But the answer that I want to hear from you is a resounding "Yes!" Now let's hear it!"
"Oh? Even Kahuna Olivia has come to see you off?"
"Then let us enjoy an adventure upon that grand vessel that will take us across the high seas! By which I mean to say, the ferry."
Aether Paradise
B1F
"Here we are, you two. This is Aether Paradise."
"Aether Paradise is a facility created for the conservation of Pokémon. It has been outfitted with all of the latest technology for this purpose. Downstairs, our teams work on developing new Poké Balls and more. Yes, all for the sake of Pokémon conservation."
"Though you will not be able to use any of your Poké Balls within Aether Paradise. A jamming signal is broadcast throughout the facility to prevent them from functioning."
"Yes, excuse you! What is the meaning of that form of address? I have a title for a reason! How else will anyone know how important I am?"
"Now, I must go speak with the president about our conservation efforts on Akala... Show these children around, and then take them to meet the president as well."
Aether Paradise
1F
  • Before battle
"I, Faba, am the Aether Branch Chief. The only one in the world, I'm irreplaceable."
"And here you come back...uninvited?"
"Hee hee hee! Look at you... Living out in the world hasn't been kind, has it? But I'm still not telling you anything! And you of all people should understand why... Gladion."
"Oh ho... Is that right? Is that what you think?"
"So you wish to battle me? Branch Chief Faba? The man who is called Aether Paradise's last line of defense is to battle a mere child?!"
"As you will!"
  • Upon being defeated
"Aiyee!"
  • After being defeated
"H-h-how can this be?! How could this child..."
"Indeed... The world truly hasn't been kind to you, has it? Look how hard it has made you. If you're looking for Cosmog, I suppose it might be downstairs."
"Well...if you must know... I've heard experiments are held down there. Experiments aiming to tear the very boundaries of the world apart."
"Why not? This is an act of kindness I can do for you thanks to my position as branch chief."
  • If talked to before using the elevator
"...You should descend, promptly. I am being kind. Can't you see that?"
  • After clearing B2F
"My, my...what naughty children. You should just lay your heavy heads down."
"But I knew that you would struggle onward— I could see through every action you would take. So I knew you would try to reach the president."
"And that is why! I knew that I would be able to ambush you here and remedy my previous failure. The only reason I let you in the lower floor was to buy time to gather more staff to stop you."
"Indeed! I have it right here."
"What?!"
"E-enough, you lot! Teach these children a lesson!"
"H-h-h-how can this be? To be cornered by mere children?!"
"E-enough! I will show you the true power of Branch Chief Faba! The man who is called Aether Paradise's last line of defense! We will settle this at last with a Multi Battle!"
  • Upon being defeated
"Aiyee!"
  • After being defeated
"This is why... This is why I can't bring myself to like children."
Aether Paradise
1F
"Well...I'm afraid that the little kerfuffle we went through resulted in my demotion. I am turning over a new leaf and beginning over as one of the rank and file. When all is said and done, I feel like I've become a completely different person. In mind and body."
"Could the new and improved Faba request a battle with you?"
I'd rather not: "No! Does my new and improved form so intimidate you?"
Of course: "Then here I come! The new and improved Faba makes his debut!"
  • Upon being defeated
"What is the meaning of this?!"
  • After being defeated
"So what did you think of the new and improved Faba, hmm? With my newfound charm, you will see me make my comeback within the foundation! And for that I will have to gain quite a bit of support behind me."
"That is just a little token from me, so you won't forget the new Faba. Now watch as I work my way up the ladder of the foundation once more!"
"When I was reduced to this low-ranking position, I had a sudden revelation. I desperately long for that title of respect!"
Lusamine's Room
"Young Master Gladion is doing a fine job as the acting president of the foundation. But don't you think it would be more appropriate to have an adult like me fill the position...?"
You're right: "You are surprisingly intelligent for a child!"
You think so?: "This is why I hate dealing with child— Er, I mean... I find it so interesting talking with children."
Pokémon League
First challenge
  • Before battle
"Champion... Now that is a title that everyone in Alola would bow before! I'm already a champion when it comes to power and prestige, after all... Taking this title would be my just deserts!"
  • Upon being defeated
"Th-this child has—!"
  • After being defeated
"I admit you have potential... You have proved to me that my judgment of you when we first met was flawless, as usual. You are a worthy Champion!"
Subsequent challenges
  • Before battle
"As long as you claim that title, I will keep clawing my way here to you! That's right! I'm here to relieve you of the title of Pokémon League Champion!"
  • Upon being defeated
"Th-this child has—!"
  • After being defeated
"You wait... Someday I will claw my way back up here again... but I suppose I should congratulate you first! See how bighearted I am to praise my opponent!"

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Memorial Hill
"Stand firm! Think of what the president would say!"
"Why, I am the Aether Foundation's last line of defense! What would become of the foundation if something were to happen to me now?"
"Ah! Here is a promising young Trainer! Fight in my stead, child, and rout these Team Skull ruffians. I will bestow honor upon you, if you do!"
"Yes, indeed. You are a trial-goer, aren't you? You're a splendid Trainer."
"I am deeply impressed! I'd like to reward you by showing you something truly astounding. Once you have finished your grand trial, come to Hano Grand Resort and I will take you to see a wondrous place."
Hano Grand Resort
"So you've come at last."
"Ah. But forgive me. I have yet to introduce myself. You may call me Faba. I told you before that I would show you someplace astounding, right? Well, that wondrous place is...Aether Paradise!"
"Let me tell you about Aether Paradise. Just as the name suggests, Aether Paradise is a veritable paradise for Pokémon that floats far out in the sea surrounding Alola. It is an artificial island, made entirely by human technology, for the protecting of Pokémon! Of course I'm an adult who keeps his promises. So I will prove to you that all I've told you is the absolute truth with a tour of Aether Paradise. You will come, won't you?!"
Yes: "Good, good. Then you'll come with me. Aether Paradise will amaze you."
No: "Hmm. Yes. Well, children are often too frivolous and aimless to properly think through— Ahem. I mean they value their freedom so. But the answer that I want to hear from you is a resounding "Yes!" Now let's hear it!"
"Oh? Even Kahuna Olivia has come to see you off?"
"Then let us enjoy an adventure upon that grand vessel that will take us across the high seas! By which I mean to say, the ferry."
Aether Paradise
B1F
"Here we are, you two. This is Aether Paradise."
"Aether Paradise is a facility created for the conservation of Pokémon. It has been outfitted with all of the latest technology for this purpose. Downstairs, our teams work on developing new Poké Balls and more. Yes, all for the sake of Pokémon conservation."
"Though you will not be able to use any of your Poké Balls within Aether Paradise. A jamming signal is broadcast throughout the facility to prevent them from functioning."
"Yes, excuse you! What is the meaning of that form of address? I have a title for a reason! How else will anyone know how important I am?"
"Now, I must go speak with the president about our conservation efforts on Akala... Show these children around, and then take them to meet the president as well."
Ula'ula Meadow
"Oh my. If it isn't <player>. Where might you be off to?"
To see Team Skull: "To see Team Skull?! You mean you're going to their base in Po Town?"
To Po Town: "To Po Town?! I-isn't that where Team Skull makes its base?"
"Such awful thugs they are, tormenting poor Pokémon for no good reason... I swear I just don't know what to do with them! And just look at me, would you? Here I am, taking the initiative to travel Alola on my own to check on how Pokémon are doing. I've been trying to think through this Necrozma issue on my own. That sort of noble dedication is what you would expect of a president, even... Don't you agree?"
"Not that a foolish child could... Ahem. I mean, not that I would expect you to know. Anyhow. Do try to stay safe. Don't say I didn't warn you about Team Skull."
Aether Paradise
1F
  • Before battle
"I, Faba, am the Aether Branch Chief. The only one in the world, I'm irreplaceable."
"And here you come back...uninvited?"
"Hee hee hee! Look at you... Living out in the world hasn't been kind, has it? But I'm still not telling you anything! And you of all people should understand why... Gladion."
"Oh ho... Is that right? Is that what you think?"
"So you wish to battle me? Branch Chief Faba? The man who is called Aether Paradise's last line of defense is to battle a mere child?!"
"As you will!"
  • Upon being defeated
"Aiyee!"
  • After being defeated
"H-h-how can this be?! How could this child..."
"Indeed... The world truly hasn't been kind to you, has it? Look how hard it has made you. If you're looking for Cosmog, I suppose it might be downstairs."
"Experiments to reach a world different from Alola... That's what I've been told, yes."
"Why not? This is an act of kindness I can do for you thanks to my position as branch chief."
  • If talked to before using the elevator
"...You should descend, promptly. I am being kind. Can't you see that?"
  • After clearing B2F
"My, my...what naughty children. You should just lay your heavy heads down."
"But I knew that you would struggle onward— I could see through every action you would take. So I knew you would try to reach the president."
"And that is why! I knew I would be able to ambush you here, just in front of the mansion where the president remains, and remedy my previous failure. The only reason I let you in the lower floor was to buy time to gather more staff to stop you."
"W-well...of course... I am a wonderful branch chief, after all!"
"What?!"
"E-enough! You lot! Teach these children a lesson!"
"H-h-h-how can this be? To be cornered by mere children?!"
"E-enough! I will show you the true power of Branch Chief Faba! The man who is called Aether Paradise's last line of defense! We will settle this at last with a Multi Battle!"
  • Upon being defeated
"Aiyee!"
  • After being defeated
"This is why... This is why I can't bring myself to like children."
Outside
  • After becoming Champion
"Stop right there."
"I strongly suggest you abandon your efforts to thwart Team Rainbow Rocket."
"If Team Rainbow Rocket takes over Aether Paradise, the organization will grow far beyond where we are today...and more Pokémon will be saved!"
"...And if I can assist it in doing so, no doubt my career will also reach new heights!"
"Such a wonderful thought, wouldn't you agree?"
"Ah, as astute as ever, Miss Lillie! The same intuition that told you to rescue Cosmog still serves you well, I see. Yes, you guess correctly! I have taken it upon myself to facilitate Team Rainbow Rocket's take-over and ensure everything goes smoothly!"
"...You may be astute, Miss Lillie, but I see you are less inclined to listen to reason."
"Now, even I would be hard-pressed against the Champion, especially if Gladion or the grandson of the kahuna were aiding him/her..."
"But with you tripping him/her up, perhaps it won't be so difficult for me to win, even against the Champion! I thank you in advance, Miss Lillie!"
"...As you will."
"Then I, Branch Chief Faba, Aether Paradise's last line of defense, shall show you little children the harshness of the real world!"
  • Upon being defeated
"You haven't heard it in a while, so... Aiyee!"
  • After being defeated
"Hmph! I'll have you know defeating me won't do you any good, anyway."
"The Ultra Wormhole has resonated with the boss's ideology and has gathered the toughest, meanest villains from many other worlds!"
"...Although, for now, they seem content just to do whatever research they wish, using the technology of Aether Paradise..."
"Now, I hope you enjoy your futile efforts!"
Trophy Room
"Buagh!"
"P-P-P-President! I-I'm glad you're safe!"
"Oh, yes, of course! No need to worry yourself about me, President! I'm just glad you're safe!"
"N-now, now, Miss Lillie! You must still be rattled from all the confusion and chaos caused by Team Rainbow Rocket! I would never do such a thing as betray the foundation and invite Team Rainbow Rocket in, just to advance my career!"
"... ... ..."
"I... I'm sorry!"
Outside
"Urrrrgh! Why must I be the one doing such menial, mundane chores?!"
"I-Intern?! Please, don't call me by that title!"
"Hey! Ms. Wicke! Please, help me just a little!"
Aether Paradise
1F
  • Before battle
"Well...I'm afraid that the little kerfuffle we went through resulted in my demotion. I am turning over a new leaf and beginning over as one of the rank and file. When all is said and done, I feel like I've become a completely different person. In mind and body."
"Could the new and improved Faba request a battle with you?"
Of course: "Then here I come! The new and improved Faba makes his debut!"
I'd rather not: "No! Does my new and improved form so intimidate you?"
  • Upon being defeated
"What is the meaning of this?!"
  • After being defeated
"So what did you think of the new and improved Faba, hmm? With my newfound charm, you will see me make my comeback within the foundation! And for that I will have to gain quite a bit of support behind me."
"That is just a little token from me, so you won't forget the new Faba. Now watch as I work my way up the ladder of the foundation once more!"
"When I was reduced to this low-ranking position, I had a sudden revelation. I desperately long for that title of respect!"
Lusamine's Room
"Miss Lusamine can be rather egotistical, I find. Don't you think that someone like me, who always has the foundation's best interests in mind, would be more fitting for the position?"
You're right: "You are surprisingly intelligent for a child!"
You think so?: "This is why I hate dealing with child— Er, I mean... I find it so interesting talking with children."

Aether Paradise Secret Lab A - Blog entries

  • Introduction
"This is the blog of F, a branch chief working in the Alola region."
"Title: Introduction"
"Are you interested in success, dear readers? Then allow me to introduce myself. My name is F, and I am an elite, self-made man. Here on my blog, I will show you the way to succeed."
  • Multitasking
"This is the blog of F, a branch chief working in the Alola region."
"Title: Multitasking"
"Currently I am working on the development of a special sort of ball, which I took over from my predecessor, in parallel with another project. Seeing how well I multitask impresses my subordinates and increases their motivation. Showing how skillful you are is a kind of on-the-job training for your underlings."
  • Hedging risks
"This is the blog of F, a branch chief working in the Alola region."
"Title: Hedging risks"
"I once ventured to undertake a project without notifying my superior. I developed a device to restrain a dangerous life form, in case it became necessary to do so. I had it made for hedging risks to protect myself, but for better or worse, it was made public. It is always essential to consider the risks before one takes action."
  • Massaging the truth
"This is the blog of F, a branch chief working in the Alola region."
"Title: Massaging the truth"
"My superior's family stole the results of our research and ran off. However, I have chosen to never blow this issue out of proportion. I will only be reprimanded for my own mistakes, and surely my superior is also displeased with the actions of her family as well. When necessary, one must always be prepared to massage the truth to protect one's own position. It is not an exaggeration to say that this skill is vital for success."

Artwork

Faba SM.png Faba SM concept art.png
Official artwork from
the Sun & Moon series
Conceptual artwork from
Sun and Moon

Sprites

Spr SM Faba.png VSFaba.png
In-battle model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon
VS model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon
Faba SM OD.png
Overworld model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

In the anime

Faba in the anime
Main article: Faba (anime)

Faba is a recurring character who appeared in the Sun & Moon series. He works at the Aether Foundation. At first, Faba acted antagonistically towards Ash and his classmates, in particular Lillie, but went on to become an ally as the group dealt with the Ultra Beasts.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Faba in Pokémon Adventures

Faba debuted in Shipwreck and "Oh, What Sharp Teeth You Have, Bruxish!". After an Aether Foundation Employee reported a group of people were rescued at sea, Faba and Wicke went down to meet the victims. There, they met Moon, Professor Kukui, and Professor Burnet. Faba revealed the three were taken to the Aether Paradise and offered to give a tour of the place. After learning the Akala Island Trial Captains were heading to Po Town to deal with Team Skull, Faba rushed to inform Lusamine of the situation, fearing Team Skull's downfall would ruin their plans.

In PASM22, Faba led a group of Employees to Vast Poni Canyon. After arriving, Faba sent some Employees to capture Hapu, the newly appointed Kahuna of Poni Island, while he and the others headed to the Poni Altar. Faba was approached by Plumeria, who demanded that he tell her where Guzma was taken to after being kidnapped by Nihilego. When Faba feigning ignorance, Plumeria revealed she had a Cosmoem that evolved from the Cosmog Guzma received from the Aether Foundation. Faba tried to take Cosmoem by attacking Plumeria, but his Hypno was defeated by her Salazzle. Immediately after, Faba was attacked by Moon and Anabel, a member of the International Police. Worried his plans could be jeopardized, Faba had the Employees with him battle Moon, Anabel, and Plumeria so he could sneak off while the others were distracted.

In PASM24, Faba saw the Cosmoem fly out of Plumeria's hands and meet with Nebby, another Cosmoem. Faba pursued the Protostar Pokemon and concluded they were related to Solgaleo and Lunala, which he wanted to use to take over the Aether Foundation. Noticing that Moon, Anabel, and Plumeria had been following him, Faba and the Employees battled them. Faba promised to help Plumeria find Guzma if she helped him take over the Aether Foundation.

In PASM25, after being cornered by Anabel, Gladion, Lillie, and Hapu, Faba was captured and taken to Poni Altar. While the others fought invading Ultra Beasts, Sun confronted Faba, demanding that he return the island the Aether Foundation took from his deceased great-grandfather five years ago. Faba revealed the island had already been converted into Aether Paradise, so Sun wouldn't be able to buy back the island even if he collected the proper amount of money. Afterward, Sun was pulled into a wormhole by a Necrozma that appeared from a wormhole.

In PASM26, it was revealed that Faba managed to escape after being freed by an Employee. Six months later, he had successfully taken over the Aether Foundation, running it like a dictatorship. In PASM31, Faba was informed by an Employee that Lusamine had returned to Alola after heading into Ultra Space. Worried that Lusamine may have successfully captured Necrozma, Faba requested Plumeria help him fight her.

Later, Moon was captured by Faba, taken to Aether Paradise, and locked in a cell. Hoping to stop Lillie and her family from feeling happiness ever again, Faba sent Plumeria to Mount Lanakila disguised as Moon and had her try and assassinate Lusamine. As he watched Plumeria's attack from his lab, Faba was approached by Gladion, who told him that his plans were over.

Pokémon

Faba's Hypno
Hypno
Hypno is Faba's first known Pokémon. It was first used to threaten an Aether Foundation Employee for not calling Faba by his proper title of Branch Chief. Later at Vast Poni Canyon, it was used to torture Plumeria in order to have her release the Cosmoem in her possession, only to be defeated by Plumeria's Salazzle.

None of Hypno's moves are known.

Debut Shipwreck and "Oh, What Sharp Teeth You Have, Bruxish!"
Faba's Claydol
Claydol
Claydol is Faba's second known Pokémon. It was first used to escape from Moon and Anabel and escape to the Poni Altar.

None of Claydol's moves are known.

Debut PASM24
Faba's Bruxish
Bruxish
Bruxish is Faba's third known Pokémon. It was first used to attack from Moon, Anabel, and Plumeria in order to prevent them from following after him to the Poni Altar.

None of Bruxish's moves are known.

Debut PASM24

In the TCG

Full Art print of Faba
Main article: Faba (Lost Thunder 173)

Faba was introduced as a Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Sun & Moon Series (the Japanese SM Era). It was first released in the Japanese Super-Burst Impact expansion before debuting in English in the Lost Thunder expansion, with the background artwork by take. It was also released as a Full Art card in Super-Burst Impact and Lost Thunder, with an illustration by the same artist. It allows the player to choose a Pokémon Tool or Special Energy card attached to 1 of the opponent's Pokémon, or any Stadium card in play, and to put it in the Lost Zone.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ザオボー Sauboh From Saubohne (German for faba bean)
English Faba From faba bean
French Saubohne From Saubohne (German for faba bean)
German Fabian From Vicia faba (faba bean)
Italian Vicio From Vicia faba (faba bean)
Spanish Fabio From Vicia faba (faba bean)
Korean 자우보 Jaubo Transliteration of Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 扎奧博 / 扎奥博 Zhā'àobó Transliteration of Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese) 扎奧博 Jaat'oubok Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name
Brazilian Portuguese Fábio From Vicia faba (faba bean)
Russian Фаба Faba Transcription of English name
Thai เซาโบ Sauboh Same as Japanese name

Aether Branch Chief

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 以太分部長 Yíhtaai Fānbouhjéung
Mandarin 以太分部長 / 以太分部长 Yǐtài Fēnbùzhǎng
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Šéf odnože Aether Foundation
Denmark Flag.png Danish Branchechef på Aether-stiftelsen
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Afdelingshoofd van de Aether Foundation
Finland Flag.png Finnish Aether-säätiön toimialajohtaja
France Flag.png French Directeur d'Æther
Germany Flag.png German Æther-Regionalleiter
Hungary Flag.png Hungarian Aether Alapítvány osztályvezető
Italy Flag.png Italian Capo Filiale Æther
South Korea Flag.png Korean 에테르지부장 Etereu Jibujang
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Regionsleder i Aether
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Diretor da Fundação Aether
Spain Flag.png Spanish Director Æther
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Filialchef på Aether Foundation


President: Lusamine (animeMasters)
Branch Chiefs: Faba (anime) • Wicke
Lower members: Aether Foundation Employees
Former members: Mohn
Anime only: JessieJamesMeowth
Related: Lillie (Masters) • Gladion (Masters)
Ultra Guardians:
(anime only)
AshLanaKiaweLillie
SophoclesMallowGladion
Locations: Aether ParadiseHeahea CityAether House
Aether Bases (Route 8Route 16)


Boss: Giovanni (Masters)
Notable members: MaxieArchieCyrusGhetsisLysandre
Lower members: FabaTeam Rainbow Rocket Grunts
Locations: Festival PlazaTeam Rocket's Castle


Anime characters
Protagonists Ash Ketchum (Pikachu) • Misty (Togetic) • BrockTracey SketchitMayMaxDawn (Piplup) • Iris (Haxorus) • CilanSerenaClemontBonnie (Dedenne) • LanaKiaweLillieSophoclesMallowRotom PokédexGoh (Grookey)
Rivals GaryRitchieHarrisonDrewHarleyMorrisonTysonSolidadPaulNandoZoeyKennyConwayBarryUrsulaTripBiancaBurgundyStephanGeorgiaCameronAriaAlainMietteTiernoShaunaTrevorNiniSawyerGladionHoracioHauLeonRaihanHoraceBeaLeague Conference participantsCoordinatorsPerformersWorld Coronation Series participants
Antagonists Jessie (Wobbuffet) • JamesMeowthGiovanniButchCassidyDr. NambaMatoriPierceDr. ZagerGozuTabithaMaxieShellyArchieHunter JSaturnCyrusMarsJupiterCharonColressAldithGhetsisBarretMalamarLysandreMableCelosiaAlianaXerosicBryonyTuppZippRappPlumeriaGuzmaVirenRoseOleana
Professors Professor OakProfessor IvyProfessor ElmProfessor BirchProfessor RowanProfessor CarolinaProfessor JuniperDr. FennelCedric JuniperProfessor SycamoreProfessor KukuiProfessor BurnetProfessor CeriseProfessor MagnoliaSoniaProfessor Amaranth
Relatives Delia KetchumDaisyVioletLilyJames's parentsFlintLolaForrestBrock's siblingsNormanCarolineJohannaChiliCressGraceMeyerLana's fatherLana's motherHarper and SarahRangoSimaMimoKiawe's grandfatherMohnLusamineGladionSophocles's parentsMolayneAbeMallow's motherUluWalkerCamilleHalta
Supporting Officer JennyNurse JoyMagikarp salesmanTodd SnapCharles GoodshowCaseyLizaSakuraLanceClairRaoul ContestaMr. SukizoSteven StoneVivian MeridianRobertScottLilian MeridianSolanaBrandonMarianYuzoRhondaCynthiaReggieAngieLookerIzzy and CaraLyraKhouryTobiasDon GeorgeElderAlderLukeFreddy O'MartianIngoEmmetJervisVirgilNAnthea and ConcordiaPorterAlexaSophieCosetteClembotSanpeiMairinAstridDianthaKorrinaGurkinnMonsieur PierrePalermoKeananMalvaSamson OakAnelaHobbesNinaAnnaLakiDanaYansuWickeFabaIlimaAcerolaDiaChloeChrysaRenParkerTaliaLeiDanikaQuillonHopGym LeadersElite FourFrontier BrainsIsland kahunasMany temporary characters
Supporting Pokémon FearowHo-OhSquirtle SquadPink ButterfreeHaunterJigglypuffMewtwoMimeyLapras herdGranbullPichu BrothersLugiaSilverDelibirdWynautLarvitarKyogre and GroudonArticunoDeoxysLake guardiansForces of NatureMeloettaReshiramSuper-ancient PokémonWooperFlorgesSquishyZ2Guardian deitiesBewearToucannon's flockStoutlandOranguruNebbyStuffulUltra BeastsGrandpa ForestNecrozmaLunalaShayminMewRotom PhonesPelipperThievul trioEternatusDrone RotomLegendary heroesLatiasRecurring wild Pokémon
See also: Pokémon Horizons characters


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