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Faba ザオボー Sauboh
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 and Moon
Specializes in	Psychic types
Member of	Aether Foundation
Rank	Branch Chief
Anime debut	SM044
English voice actor	NA
Japanese voice actor	Mitsuaki Madono

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

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

Faba 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.

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.

First battle

Aether Branch Chief Faba Aether Paradise Sun and Moon Reward: $4,680
Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Insomnia Held item: None Hypno♂ Lv.39 Psychic Psychic Special   --       Hypnosis Psychic Status   --       Disable Normal Status   --       Nightmare Ghost Status   --

Second battle

Aether Branch Chief and Aether Foundation Faba Employee Aether Paradise Sun and Moon Reward: $6,624

Types: Water Psychic Ability: Oblivious Held item: None Slowbro♂ Lv.39 Yawn Normal Status   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Amnesia Psychic Status   --       Headbutt Normal Physical   --       Types: Water Psychic Ability: Strong Jaw Held item: None Bruxish♂ Lv.39 Aqua Jet Water Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Insomnia Held item: None Hypno♂ Lv.40 Psychic Psychic Special   --       Hypnosis Psychic Status   --       Disable Normal Status   --       Nightmare Ghost Status   --       Types: Bug Flying Ability: Swarm Held item: None Ledian♂ Lv.38 Light Screen Psychic Status   --       Reflect Psychic Status   --       Air Slash Flying Special   --       Bug Buzz Bug Special   --

Rematches

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

Aether Foundation Faba Alola Sun and Moon Reward: $14,640

Types: Water Psychic Ability: Own Tempo Held item: None Slowbro♂ Lv.61 Yawn Normal Status   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Amnesia Psychic Status   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Types: Water Psychic Ability: Strong Jaw Held item: None Bruxish♂ Lv.61 Aqua Jet Water Physical   --       Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Screech Normal Status   --       Types: Electric Psychic Ability: Surge Surfer Held item: None Raichu♂ Lv.61 Psychic Psychic Special   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Nuzzle Electric Physical   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Synchronize Held item: None Alakazam♂ Lv.61 Psychic Psychic Special   --       Psyshock Psychic Special   --       Disable Normal Status   --       Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Insomnia Held item: None Hypno♂ Lv.61 Psychic Psychic Special   --       Hypnosis Psychic Status   --       Focus Blast Fighting Special   --       Dream Eater Psychic Special   --

Quotes

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?!"

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!"

Yes: "Good, good. Then you'll come with me. Aether Paradise will amaze you."

"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."

1F (after Guzma is defeated at the Shady House)

"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!"

• After battling the first pair of Aether Foundation Employees

"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."

1F (after the player becomes Champion)

"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 (after the player becomes Champion)

"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!"

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

Official artwork from the Sun & Moon series

Sprites

VS model from Sun and Moon

Overworld model from Sun and Moon

In the anime

Faba is set to appear in SM044.

Names

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 Czech Šéf odnože Aether Foundation French Directeur d'Æther German Æther-Regionalleiter Hungarian Aether Alapítvány osztályvezető Italian Capo Filiale Æther Korean 에테르지부장 Etereu Jibujang Spanish Director Æther

Aether Foundation
Aether Paradise • Heahea City • Aether Bases (Route 8 • Route 16) • Aether House
President	Branch Chiefs
Lusamine (Masters • anime)	Wicke	Faba (anime)
Other members
Aether Foundation Employees		Scientists
Former	Related
Professor Mohn	Lillie (Masters • anime)	Gladion (Masters • anime)
Animation and manga
Former members: Jessie • James • Meowth Ultra Guardians: Ash • Lana • Kiawe • Lillie • Sophocles • Mallow • Gladion
See also: Team Skull • Ultra Recon Squad

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