Hareta is the main character of Pocket Monsters DP and the adopted son of Professor Rowan. He is loosely based on Lucas, although his hairstyle is very different. Hareta is an energetic and athletic young boy who likes playing with wild Pokémon. He has the ability to easily communicate with Pokémon, so he lived in a forest with them for four years. Rowan eventually contacted him again when he wanted Hareta's assistance in finding Dialga.

Pokémon

On hand

• Piplup
  • Hareta chose Piplup as his partner to save Mitsumi from a rampaging Onix in the forest.
• Shinx → Luxio
  • Hareta caught Shinx to show Mitsumi and Jun he could catch a Pokémon. Shinx evolved into Luxio while on Iron Island.
• Misdreavus
  • Hareta caught Misdreavus in Eterna Forest and it has since used its Scary Face to scare Mitsumi and Gardenia.
• Onix
  • Hareta caught Onix on Iron Island.
• Riolu
  • Hareta was given an egg containing Riolu from Riley.