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'''Juan''' (Japanese: '''アダン''' ''Adan'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Sootopolis City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Sootopolis Gym]]. He left his Gym in the care of his former student [[Wallace]], but returned after Wallace moved up to the position of [[Pokémon Champion]], replacing {{Steven}} from previous versions. He gives the {{Badge|Rain}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
'''Juan''' (Japanese: '''アダン''' ''Adan'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Sootopolis City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Sootopolis Gym]]. He left his Gym in the care of his former student, [[Wallace]], but returned after Wallace replaced {{Steven}} and moved up to the position of [[Pokémon Champion]]. He gives the {{Badge|Rain}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.


In addition to being a Gym Leader, in the anime, Juan is also an accomplished {{pkmn|Coordinator}}.
In addition to being a Gym Leader, Juan is an accomplished {{pkmn|Coordinator}} in the anime.


==In the games==
==In the games==
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:''"Having the <sc>Rain Badge</sc> shall assure you the full [[obedience]] of all your <sc>Pokémon</sc> to your every command. The <sc>Rain Badge</sc> also allows the use of the [[HM]] move <sc>{{m|Waterfall}}</sc> to scale walls of cascading water. And, so that you never forget the battle we shared, take this..."''
:''"Having the <sc>Rain Badge</sc> shall assure you the full [[obedience]] of all your <sc>Pokémon</sc> to your every command. The <sc>Rain Badge</sc> also allows the use of the [[HM]] move <sc>{{m|Waterfall}}</sc> to scale walls of cascading water. And, so that you never forget the battle we shared, take this..."''
:''"The <sc>[[TM03|Technical Machine]]</sc> I handed you contains <sc>{{m|Water Pulse}}</sc>. In use, it will occasionally confuse the target with ultrasonic waves."''
:''"The <sc>[[TM03|Technical Machine]]</sc> I handed you contains <sc>{{m|Water Pulse}}</sc>. In use, it will occasionally confuse the target with ultrasonic waves."''
* If talked to once again and player skipped Fortree Gym
:''"There remains but one <sc>Badge</sc> to obtain in <sc>Hoenn</sc>. If you wish to challenge the <sc>Pokémon League</sc>, you must obtain the last <sc>Badge</sc> from the <sc>Gym</sc> in <sc>Fortree</sc>.
* If all 8 Badges are collected
:''"The <sc>Trainers</sc> who have gathered all the <sc>Gym Badges</sc> of <sc>Hoenn</sc> should make way to the ultimate destination. The <sc>Pokémon League</sc>. Travel to the easternmost reaches of <sc>Hoenn</sc>, to the island of <sc>{{ci|Ever Grande}}</sc>. There, you shall find the <sc>Pokémon League</sc>."''
:''"The <sc>Trainers</sc> who have gathered all the <sc>Gym Badges</sc> of <sc>Hoenn</sc> should make way to the ultimate destination. The <sc>Pokémon League</sc>. Travel to the easternmost reaches of <sc>Hoenn</sc>, to the island of <sc>{{ci|Ever Grande}}</sc>. There, you shall find the <sc>Pokémon League</sc>."''


;{{DL|PokéNav|Match Call}}{{sup/3|E}}
;{{DL|PokéNav|Match Call}}
* After registering him
* After registering him
:''"Hmm... <Player>... Was it? Our battle together — it brought to me memories of when I first encountered <sc>Wallace</sc>. Perhaps you are a genius who may yet surpass <sc>Wallace</sc>!"''
:''"Hmm... <Player>... Was it? Our battle together — it brought to me memories of when I first encountered <sc>Wallace</sc>. Perhaps you are a genius who may yet surpass <sc>Wallace</sc>!"''
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:''"<Player>... Like the finest music, the battles we made together strikes chords of inspiration in my heart... When I close my eyes, I see visions of you soaring with the melody..."''
:''"<Player>... Like the finest music, the battles we made together strikes chords of inspiration in my heart... When I close my eyes, I see visions of you soaring with the melody..."''


;[[Rematch]]{{sup/3|E}}
;[[Rematch]]


* Before battle
* Before battle
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Juan anime.png|250px|thumb|Juan in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Juan anime.png|250px|thumb|Juan in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Juan made his debut appearance in the {{pkmn|anime}} in ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'', in which he was seen putting on a show with his {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} at the inauguration of an art piece in [[Sootopolis City]]. Impressed by how Juan's Pokémon took the stage, {{an|May}} commented that Juan could be a great {{pkmn|Coordinator}} and that she had never seen someone using {{type|Water}} [[Move|attacks]] in such a beautiful and creative manner. Following his water show, {{TRT}} appeared to try to steal Juan's Pokémon. Juan initially mistook them for artists, but when {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} told him that they were a trio of thieves, he easily sent them blasting off.
Juan debuted in ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'', where he was first seen putting on a show with his {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} at the inauguration of an art piece in [[Sootopolis City]]. Following his water show, {{TRT}} appeared to try to steal Juan's Pokémon. After hearing {{TP|James|Chimecho}}'s melodic voice, Juan initially mistook the trio for artists, but when {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} told him that they were a trio of thieves, he easily sent them blasting off.


After that, Ash challenged him to a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}, which Juan accepted. He then offered the group a ride to the [[Sootopolis Gym]] on his boat, where May complimented Juan for his performance. Juan then revealed that he was once a Pokémon Coordinator. After winning the five required [[Ribbon]]s, he entered the [[Grand Festival]] and won with the help of {{p|Milotic}} and the others, earning the [[Ribbon Cup]] and receiving the title of [[Top Coordinator]].
After that, Ash challenged him to a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}, which Juan accepted. He then offered the group a ride to the [[Sootopolis Gym]] on his boat, where {{an|May}} complimented Juan on his performance. Juan then revealed that he was once a [[Pokémon Coordinator]]. After winning the five required [[Ribbon]]s, he entered the [[Grand Festival]] and won with the help of {{p|Milotic}} and the others, earning the [[Ribbon Cup]] and receiving the title of [[Top Coordinator]].


He also explained how he ended up [[Type expert|specializing]] in Water-type Pokémon, revealing that he admired their streamlined physiques and their weakness to {{type|Electric}} moves. Max became intrigued by Juan having a liking for a weakness, and Juan explained that, throughout his years competing in [[Pokémon Contest]]s, he learned that being close to making a mistake is one of the best ways to add appeal to a [[Contest Battle]]. He added that he has learned to be defensive against the most tricky attacks and to wait for each of them and then defend.
When they got to the Gym, Juan was welcomed by his butler and {{cat|Gym assistants|assistant}}, {{ho|Sebastian}}, who informed Ash about the Gym rules. In order to test his challengers and make sure that they are ready to compete in the [[Hoenn League]] {{pkmn|League Conference|Championships}}, Juan provides {{pkmn|Trainer}}s with a unique challenge: the Gym battle is divided into four rounds, with the first one being a [[Double Battle]] held in a large {{wp|swimming pool}}, while the other three rounds consist of one-on-one battles conducted on a battlefield resembling a lake surrounded by land. Ash was able to overcome the obstacles imposed by Juan, and in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough]]'', he succeeded in defeating Juan's ace Pokémon, Milotic, thus winning the {{Badge|Rain}} and qualifying for the [[Ever Grande Conference]].


When they got to the Gym, Juan was welcomed by his butler and {{cat|Gym assistants|assistant}}, {{ho|Sebastian}}, who informed Ash about the Gym rules. In order to test his challengers and make sure that they are ready to compete in the [[Hoenn League]] {{pkmn|League Conference|Championships}}, Juan provides Trainers with a unique challenge: the Gym battle is divided into four rounds, with the first one being a [[Double Battle]] held in a large {{wp|swimming pool}}, while the other three rounds consist of one-on-one battles conducted in a battlefield that resembles a lake surrounded by land. Ash was able to overcome the obstacles imposed by Juan and, in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough]]'', he succeeded in defeating Juan's ace Pokémon, Milotic, thus winning the {{Badge|Rain}} and qualifying for the [[Ever Grande Conference]].
Juan's position as [[Gym Leader]] and his Coordinator past has made him a well-known personality in Sootopolis City. He is particularly popular with young women. Team Rocket went on to use his popularity for their latest scheme, and had [[James]] [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|pose as Juan]] to make money selling memorabilia and signatures in ''Eight Ain't Enough''.


Juan reappeared in flashbacks in [[AG120]] and ''[[DP093|Playing The Leveling Field!]]''.
Juan reappeared in a flashback in ''[[DP093|Playing The Leveling Field!]]''.
 
===Character===
Juan enjoys the finer things in life. His preferred aesthetic appears to classical luxury like marble, porcelain, chandelier light fixtures and dark wooden furniture with intricate details. He is impeccably polite and often describes things in a uniquely poetic manner.
 
In ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'' Juan that he decided to [[Type expert|specialize]] in {{t|Water}} Pokémon because of their streamlined physiques and their weakness to {{type|Electric}} [[move]]s. Max became intrigued by Juan liking a weakness, and Juan explained that, throughout his years competing in [[Pokémon Contest]]s, he learned that being close to making a mistake is one of the best ways to add appeal to a [[Contest Battle]]. He added that he has learned to wait for attacks, then defend from them accordingly.
During a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}, Juan is confident in his abilities and crosses his arms over while he focuses on the match. He has his Pokémon use attacks in quick succession, often making it hard for a challenger to land an attack. He blends each of his Pokémon's unique characteristics, like {{p|Whiscash}}'s whiskers or {{p|Seaking}}'s horn, to best showcase their individuality and strength. Juan channels his passion and experience in [[Pokémon Contest]]s to make his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s a truly elegant and creative performance.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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|epnum=AG110
|epnum=AG110
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|desc={{p|Milotic}} first appeared in ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate]]'' where it was used in a water exhibition. It also won in a battle against {{TRT}}. Milotic is Juan's strongest Pokémon as well as most experienced. It won Juan many Contests as well as the [[Ribbon Cup]] many years ago when he was a [[Pokémon Coordinator]]. He later used Milotic as his final Pokémon in the Gym battle against {{Ash}}.
|desc={{p|Milotic}} debuted in ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate]]'', where it was first used in a water exhibition. It also won in a battle against {{TRT}}. Milotic is Juan's strongest and most experienced Pokémon, having helped Juan in his career as a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} by winning many [[Pokémon Contest]]s years ago. With the help of Milotic, Juan was able to win the [[Grand Festival]], earning the [[Ribbon Cup]] and the title of [[Top Coordinator]]. Nowadays, Milotic uses all of its experience against challengers who come to the [[Sootopolis Gym]].
 
With its elegant grace and power, it was able to gain the upper hand against Ash. It defeated Ash's Swellow with Hydro Pump and Twister and put up a good fight against Pikachu as well thanks to its ability to Recover after Electric attacks and drawing in Pikachu's {{m|Thunder}} with Iron Tail. However, Pikachu pulled Milotic below the water and then used Thunder to defeat it earning Ash the {{Badge|Rain}}.


It reappeared in a flashback in [[AG120]].
Juan used Milotic as his final Pokémon in the Gym battle against {{Ash}}. With its elegant grace and power, Milotic was able to gain the upper hand against Ash. It defeated Ash's Swellow with Hydro Pump and Twister, then put up a good fight against Pikachu thanks to its ability to Recover from Electric attacks. It was also able to draw in Pikachu's {{m|Thunder}} with Iron Tail. However, Pikachu pulled Milotic below the water and used Thunder to defeat it, thus earning Ash the {{Badge|Rain}}.


Milotic's known moves are {{m|Twister}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Recover}}.}}
Milotic's known moves are {{m|Twister}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, and {{m|Recover}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Rachael Lillis
|vaen=Rachael Lillis
|desc={{p|Luvdisc}} first appeared in ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'' where it put a dazzling performance with the other of Juan's Pokémon, it was later captured by {{TRT}} but helped to get free.
|desc={{p|Luvdisc}} first appeared in ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'', where it put on a dazzling performance with Juan's other Pokémon. It was later captured by {{TRT}}, but was freed.
 
The second round of his battle with Ash, Juan chose {{p|Luvdisc}} against {{AP|Grovyle}}. Luvdisc started out with Water Pulse, but Grovyle dodged in time and countered with {{m|Leaf Blade}}. Luvdisc, however, was fast enough to dodge that attack and use Sweet Kiss, confusing Grovyle. Grovyle hit itself in confusion, and Luvdisc finished it off with Water Gun, which resulted in a loss for Grovyle despite the type advantage. Ash switched back to Corphish. The two Pokémon kept dodging each other's attacks, until Luvdisc dived underwater and Ash ordered Corphish to hit the water with {{m|Crabhammer}}. Corphish's attack, however, sprayed the battlefield with water, simulating heavy rain, which activated Luvdisc's Ability, Swift Swim, allowing it to move even faster than before. Eventually, though, Corphish managed to hit Luvdisc with another {{m|Crabhammer}}, taking it out of the battle.


It reappeared in a flashback in [[AG120]].
During the second round of his battle with Ash, Juan chose {{p|Luvdisc}} against {{AP|Grovyle}}. Luvdisc started out with Water Pulse, but Grovyle dodged in time and countered with {{m|Leaf Blade}}. Luvdisc, however, was fast enough to dodge that attack and used Sweet Kiss, confusing Grovyle. Grovyle hit itself in its confusion, and Luvdisc finished it off with Water Gun, which resulted in a loss for Grovyle despite the type advantage. Ash switched back to Corphish. The two Pokémon kept dodging each other's attacks until Luvdisc dived underwater and Ash ordered Corphish to hit the water with {{m|Crabhammer}}. Corphish's attack sprayed the battlefield with water, simulating heavy rain, which activated Luvdisc's Ability, Swift Swim, allowing it to move even faster than before. Eventually, Corphish managed to hit Luvdisc with another {{m|Crabhammer}}, taking it out of the battle.


Luvdisc's known moves are {{m|Water Pulse}}, {{m|Sweet Kiss}} and {{m|Water Gun}}, and its Ability is {{a|Swift Swim}}.}}
Luvdisc's known moves are {{m|Water Pulse}}, {{m|Sweet Kiss}}, and {{m|Water Gun}}, and its Ability is {{a|Swift Swim}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein
|desc={{p|Sealeo}} made a cameo during its first appearance in {{TRT}}'s electric net but was eventually freed.
|desc={{p|Sealeo}} made a cameo during its first appearance in {{TRT}}'s electric net, but was eventually freed.
 
In the [[AG111|next episode]], Sealeo was one of two Pokémon Juan used in the first round of his battle with Ash. Sealeo used Blizzard on {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Snorunt}}, but Snorunt countered it with {{m|Icy Wind}}. It then tried to hit Pikachu with Aurora Beam, but Pikachu dodged. When Ash switched Snorunt for {{AP|Corphish}} and attacked with {{m|Bubble Beam}}, Sealeo dived into the water and tried hitting Pikachu again, but once again, Pikachu dodged. After Sealeo was left alone against both of Ash's Pokémon, it used Ice Ball repeatedly and almost won the battle, but was eventually taken down by Corphish's {{m|Crabhammer}}.


In the [[AG111|next episode]], Sealeo was one of the two Pokémon Juan used in the first round of his battle with Ash. Sealeo used Blizzard on {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Snorunt}}, but Snorunt countered it with {{m|Icy Wind}}. It then tried to hit Pikachu with Aurora Beam, but Pikachu dodged. When Ash switched Snorunt for {{AP|Corphish}} and attacked with {{m|BubbleBeam}}, Sealeo dived into the water and tried hitting Pikachu again, but once again Pikachu dodged. After Sealeo was left alone against both of Ash's Pokémon it used Ice Ball repeatedly and almost won the battle, but was eventually taken down by Corphish's {{m|Crabhammer}}.
It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough]]''.
It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough]]''.


Sealeo's known moves are {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Aurora Beam}} and {{m|Ice Ball}}.}}
Sealeo's known moves are {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Aurora Beam}}, and {{m|Ice Ball}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|desc={{p|Seaking}} battled alongside Sealeo in the Double Battle against Pikachu and Snorunt. It used Horn Drill to reflect Pikachu's {{t|Electric}} attacks at Snorunt. When Ash's Pokémon were attempting to attack from up close, Seaking hit Snorunt with Hyper Beam, forcing Ash to switch Snorunt for {{AP|Corphish}}. Seaking then dived and used Horn Attack, but Corphish caught it by the horn. Seaking followed up with Horn Drill, damaging Corphish, but was then hit by Pikachu's {{m|Iron Tail}} and fainted.
|desc={{p|Seaking}} battled alongside Sealeo in the Double Battle against Pikachu and Snorunt. It used Horn Drill to reflect Pikachu's {{t|Electric}} attacks at Snorunt. When Ash's Pokémon were attempting to attack from up close, Seaking hit Snorunt with Hyper Beam, forcing Ash to switch Snorunt for {{AP|Corphish}}. Seaking then dived and used Horn Attack, but Corphish caught it by the horn. Seaking followed up with Horn Drill, damaging Corphish, but was then hit by Pikachu's {{m|Iron Tail}} and fainted.


It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough]]'', and [[AG120]].
It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough]]''.


Seaking's known moves are {{m|Horn Drill}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Horn Attack}}.}}
Seaking's known moves are {{m|Horn Drill}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and {{m|Horn Attack}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=The fourth Pokémon Juan used against Ash was {{p|Whiscash}}, who easily defeated Ash's Corphish with Surf and Rock Smash. Ash then chose {{AP|Swellow}}, but Whiscash grabbed it and used Tickle, followed by Hyper Beam. Juan thought he won the round, but Swellow recovered and used {{m|Aerial Ace}}, even after Whiscash dived underwater. After missing another Hyper Beam and getting hit by another Aerial Ace, Whiscash was unable to battle.
|desc=The fourth Pokémon Juan used against Ash was {{p|Whiscash}}, who easily defeated Ash's Corphish with Surf and Rock Smash. Ash then chose {{AP|Swellow}}, but Whiscash grabbed it and used Tickle followed by Hyper Beam. Juan thought he won the round, but Swellow recovered and used {{m|Aerial Ace}}, even after Whiscash dived underwater. After missing another Hyper Beam and getting hit by another Aerial Ace, Whiscash was unable to battle.


It reappeared in a flashback in [[AG120]].
Whiscash's known moves are {{m|Surf}}, {{m|Rock Smash}}, {{m|Tickle}}, and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}
 
Whiscash's known moves are {{m|Surf}}, {{m|Rock Smash}}, {{m|Tickle}} and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}


====At Sootopolis Gym====
====At Sootopolis Gym====
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|epnum=AG110
|epnum=AG110
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|desc=Juan's {{p|Gorebyss}} was a Pokémon Juan used in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit, it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was two of many of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance, until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all the Pokémon with an electric net. It with Juan's {{p|Barboach}} and {{p|Tentacruel}} were able to break through.
|desc=Juan's {{p|Gorebyss}} was a Pokémon Juan used in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. With Juan's {{p|Barboach}} and {{p|Tentacruel}}, they were able to break through and help the others escape.


It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]''.
It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]''.
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|epnum=AG110
|epnum=AG110
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|desc=Juan's {{p|Azurill}} was a Pokémon Juan used in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit, it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. It was one of many of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance, until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all the Pokémon with an electric net. But the help of the other Pokémon got it free.
|desc=Juan's {{p|Azurill}} was a Pokémon Juan used in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. Other Pokémon helped to set them free.


Azurill reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]''.
Azurill reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]''.
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|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|vajp=Ikue Ohtani
|vajp=Ikue Ohtani
|desc=Juan's {{p|Seadra}} was a Pokémon Juan used in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit, it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. It was one of many of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance, until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all the Pokémon with an electric net. But the help of the other Pokémon got it free.
|desc=Juan's {{p|Seadra}} was a Pokémon Juan used in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. Other Pokémon helped to set them free.


Seadra's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}
Seadra's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}
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|epnum=AG110
|epnum=AG110
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|desc=Juan's {{p|Goldeen}} was a Pokémon Juan used in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit, it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of many of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance, until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all the Pokémon with an electric net. But the help of the other Pokémon got it free.
|desc=Juan's {{p|Goldeen}} was a Pokémon Juan used in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. Other Pokémon helped to set them free.


It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]''.
It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]''.
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|epnum=AG110
|epnum=AG110
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|desc=Juan's {{p|Wailmer}} was a Pokémon Juan used in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit, it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of many of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance, until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all the Pokémon with an electric net. But with the help of other Pokémon, it got free.
|desc=Juan's {{p|Wailmer}} was a Pokémon Juan used in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. Other Pokémon helped to set them free.


Wailmer's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}
Wailmer's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}
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|epnum=AG110
|epnum=AG110
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|desc=Juan's {{p|Corsola}} was used by Juan in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit from the water, it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. It was one of the many of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance, until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all the Pokémon with an electric net. But with the help of other Pokémon, it got free.
|desc=Juan's {{p|Corsola}} was used by Juan in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance from the water until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. Other Pokémon helped to set them free.


Corsola's only known move is {{m|Bubble Beam}}.}}
Corsola's only known move is {{m|Bubble Beam}}.}}
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|epnum=AG110
|epnum=AG110
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|desc=Juan's {{p|Barboach}} was a Pokémon Juan used in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit from the water, it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. It was one of the many of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance, until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all the Pokémon with an electric net. It with Juan's {{p|Gorebyss}} and {{p|Tentacruel}} were able to break through, helping the others escape.
|desc=Juan's {{p|Barboach}} was a Pokémon Juan used in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance from the water until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. With Juan's {{p|Gorebyss}} and {{p|Tentacruel}}, they were able to break through and help the others escape.


Barboach reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]''.
Barboach reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]''.
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|epnum=AG110
|epnum=AG110
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|desc=Juan's {{p|Chinchou}} was a Pokémon Juan used in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit from the water, it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. It was one of the many of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance, until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all the Pokémon with an electric net. But the help of others help it escape.
|desc=Juan's {{p|Chinchou}} was a Pokémon Juan used in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance from the water until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. Other Pokémon helped to set them free.


Chinchou's only known move is {{m|Bubble Beam}}.}}
Chinchou's only known move is {{m|Bubble Beam}}.}}
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|epnum=AG110
|epnum=AG110
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|desc=Juan's two {{p|Wingull}} were used by Juan in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit from the air, it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. They were two of many of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance, until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all the Pokémon with an electric net. But they were able to break through helping the others escape.
|desc=Juan's two {{p|Wingull}} were used by Juan in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. They were two of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance from the air until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. They were able to break through and help the others escape.


Wingull reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]''.
Wingull reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]''.
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|epnum=AG110
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|desc=Juan's {{p|Pelipper}} was a Pokémon Juan used in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit from the air, it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. It was one of the many of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance, until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all the Pokémon with an electric net. But it was able to break through helping the others escape.
|desc=Juan's {{p|Pelipper}} was a Pokémon Juan used in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance from the air until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. It was able to break through and help the others escape.


Pelipper's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}
Pelipper's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}
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|epnum=AG110
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|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|desc=Juan's {{p|Masquerain}} was used by Juan in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit from the air, it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. It was three of many of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance, until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all the Pokémon with an electric net. But it was able to break through helping the others escape.
|desc=Juan's {{p|Masquerain}} was used by Juan in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance from the air until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. It was able to break through and help the others escape.


Masquerain reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]''.
Masquerain reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]''.
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|epnum=AG110
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|desc=Juan's multiple {{p|Staryu}} were Pokémon Juan used in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit, it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of many of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance, until {{TRT}} attempted to capture one and the other Pokémon with an electric net. But the help of the other Pokémon got it free.
|desc=Juan's multiple {{p|Staryu}} were Pokémon Juan used in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. They were used to make a dazzling performance until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. Other Pokémon helped to set them free.


Staryu known moves are {{m|Water Gun}} and {{m|Bubble Beam}}.}}
Staryu known moves are {{m|Water Gun}} and {{m|Bubble Beam}}.}}
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|epnum=AG110
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|epname=The Great Eight Fate!
|desc=Juan's multiple {{p|Tentacruel}} were Pokémon Juan used in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit from the water, it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. It was one of many of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance, until {{TRT}} attempted to capture one and the other Pokémon with an electric net. It with Juan's {{p|Gorebyss}} and {{p|Barboach}} were able to break through helping the others escape.
|desc=Juan's multiple {{p|Tentacruel}} were Pokémon Juan used in the [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. They were used to make a dazzling performance until {{TRT}} attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. With Juan's {{p|Gorebyss}} and {{p|Barboach}}, they were able to break through and help the others escape.


It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]''.
It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]''.


Tentacruel's only known move is {{m|Bubble Beam}} and one of them also knows {{m|Mirror Coat}}.}}
Tentacruel's only known move is {{m|Bubble Beam}}, and one of them also knows {{m|Mirror Coat}}.}}


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|desc=Juan's {{p|Spheal}} was seen as being one of Juan's Pokémon being caught in {{TRT}}'s electric net, with the help of the other Pokémon it was able to get out.
|desc=Juan's {{p|Spheal}} was seen as one of Juan's Pokémon caught in {{TRT}}'s electric net. With the help of the other Pokémon, it was able to get out.


It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]''.
It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]''.
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Norman Juan Adventures.png|thumb|right|250px|Juan in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Norman Juan Adventures.png|thumb|right|250px|Juan in Pokémon Adventures]]
Juan debuts in the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}. He was once [[Wallace]]'s mentor and the Sootopolis Gym Leader. Despite Wallace winning the Pokémon League, he rejected the title of Champion to take over the Sootopolis Gym after his master. During the battle between {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, Wallace was forced to take up the title of Champion, so Juan took up the title as Gym Leader once again.
====History====
=====Past=====
Juan was once [[Wallace]]'s mentor and the Sootopolis Gym Leader. Despite Wallace winning the Pokémon League, he rejected the title of Champion to take over the Sootopolis Gym after his master.
 
====={{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}=====
During the battle between {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, Wallace was forced to take up the title of Champion, so Juan took up the title as Gym Leader once again.


Juan first appeared on {{gdis|Mirage Island|III}} with [[Tate and Liza]]. He greeted {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}} and informed them that he would be training them to prepare for their upcoming battle with Groudon and Kyogre. He had Tate and Liza train Ruby and Sapphire in the ways of Double Battles so that they may use combination techniques to aid them in their fight. Juan himself trained the two mentally, so that their minds would not be taken over by the Red and Blue Orbs like [[Maxie]] and [[Archie]] had been. When the time for Ruby and Sapphire to leave had come, Juan stayed behind so that he may safely guide them away from Mirage Island.
Juan first appeared on {{gdis|Mirage Island|III}} with [[Tate and Liza]]. He greeted {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}} and informed them that he would be training them to prepare for their upcoming battle with Groudon and Kyogre. He had Tate and Liza train Ruby and Sapphire in the ways of Double Battles so that they may use combination techniques to aid them in their fight. Juan himself trained the two mentally, so that their minds would not be taken over by the Red and Blue Orbs like [[Maxie]] and [[Archie]] had been. When the time for Ruby and Sapphire to leave had come, Juan stayed behind so that he may safely guide them away from Mirage Island.
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After both Team Magma and Team Aqua are defeated and Groudon and Kyogre have returned to their deep slumber, Juan celebrated the victory with his allies and thanked Sapphire and Ruby for their assistance in the battle.
After both Team Magma and Team Aqua are defeated and Groudon and Kyogre have returned to their deep slumber, Juan celebrated the victory with his allies and thanked Sapphire and Ruby for their assistance in the battle.


In the {{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}, Juan, along with the Hoenn Gym Leaders and Elite Four, is called to [[Sootopolis City]] to assist in stopping a meteoroid threatening to destroy the planet.
====={{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}=====
Juan, along with the Hoenn Gym Leaders and Elite Four, is called to [[Sootopolis City]] to assist in stopping a meteoroid threatening to destroy the planet.


====Character====
As Wallace's former mentor, Juan is respected by Ruby, who calls him "Grand Master" (大師匠, ''dai shishou'').
As Wallace's former mentor, Juan is respected by Ruby, who calls him "Grand Master" (大師匠, ''dai shishou'').


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In Emerald, Juan is the only Gym Leader whose highest-leveled Pokémon, {{p|Kingdra}}, isn't one from Generation III.
* In Emerald, Juan is the only Gym Leader whose highest-leveled Pokémon, {{p|Kingdra}}, is from a previous generation.
* Juan's team in the anime is the same team [[Wallace]] uses in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}.
* Juan's team in the anime is the same team [[Wallace]] uses in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}.
* Juan is the only [[Hoenn]] [[Gym Leader]] not to be shown with the same team in the {{pkmn|anime}} as in the games (while some Gym Leaders had Pokémon evolve or join their team, all the previous leaders were shown with the same team as their game counterparts at one point). Instead, Juan has a {{p|Milotic}} from [[DP075|Wallace's appearance in the anime]].
** Juan is the only [[Hoenn]] [[Gym Leader]] not to be shown with the same team in the {{pkmn|anime}} as in the games (while some Gym Leaders had Pokémon evolve or join their team, all the previous leaders were shown with the same team as their game counterparts at one point). Instead, Juan has a {{p|Milotic}} from [[DP075|Wallace's appearance in the anime]].
* Juan is the only [[Gym Leader]] to not have a VS. sprite or artwork, because he appeared only in {{game|Emerald}} and the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
* Juan is the only Gym Leader to not have a VS. sprite or artwork, because he appeared only in {{game|Emerald}} and the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
* Juan is similar to [[Fantina]] in that both speak French (Juan does so in the original Japanese version and Chuang Yi's English translation of [[Pokémon Adventures]]), and both are {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s and [[Gym Leader]]s.
* Juan is similar to [[Fantina]] in that both speak French (Juan does so in the original Japanese version and Chuang Yi's English translation of [[Pokémon Adventures]]), and both are {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s and Gym Leaders.
** In the VIZ Media version he uses Spanish phrases instead, likely due to the Spanish origins of his name.
** In the VIZ Media version he uses Spanish phrases instead, likely due to the Spanish origins of his name.


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Juan
アダン Adan
"The Gym Leader with the beauty of pure water!"
Emerald Juan.png
Art from Emerald
Gender Male
Eye color Blue
Hair color Gray and white
Hometown Sootopolis City
Region Hoenn
Trainer class Gym LeaderE
Pokémon TrainerB2W2
Coordinator*
Generation III, V
Games Emerald
Black 2 and White 2
Leader of Sootopolis Gym
Badge Rain Badge
Specializes in Water types
Anime debut The Great Eight Fate!
English voice actor Sean Schemmel
Japanese voice actor Shō Hayami

Juan (Japanese: アダン Adan) is the Gym Leader of Sootopolis City's Gym, known officially as the Sootopolis Gym. He left his Gym in the care of his former student, Wallace, but returned after Wallace replaced Steven and moved up to the position of Pokémon Champion. He gives the Rain Badge to Trainers who defeat him. He specializes in Water-type Pokémon.

In addition to being a Gym Leader, Juan is an accomplished Coordinator in the anime.

In the games

Match Call

Dandy Charm Juan

Strategy
I use splendid waterpower.
Trainer's Pokémon
Pokémon of elegance!
Self-Introduction
The adulation of beautiful ladies fills me with energy!

Pokémon

Pokémon Emerald

Gym battle



First rematch



Second rematch



Third rematch



Fourth rematch



Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

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

Hoenn Leaders Tournament



Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament



Quotes

Pokémon Emerald

Sootopolis Gym
  • Before battle
"Let me ask you. Did you know? Ah, I should not be so coy. It was I who taught Wallace everything there is to know about Pokémon. Once, I had given up my position as the Gym Leader. In my place, I had entrusted Wallace with the Gym. However, a compelling reason arose for me to make a comeback. Ah, but enough chatter. Let us begin our match, shall we? Please, you shall bear witness to our artistry. A grand illusion of water sculpted by Pokémon and myself!"
  • Being defeated
"Ahahaha, excellent! Very well, you are the winner. From you, I sense the brilliant shine of skill that will overcome all. However, compared with me or even Wallace, you are lacking in elegance. Perhaps I should make you a loan of my outfit? ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Hahaha, I merely jest! Rather than my clothes, I shall reward you with this, the Rain Badge."
  • After being defeated
"Having the Rain Badge shall assure you the full obedience of all your Pokémon to your every command. The Rain Badge also allows the use of the HM move Waterfall to scale walls of cascading water. And, so that you never forget the battle we shared, take this..."
"The Technical Machine I handed you contains Water Pulse. In use, it will occasionally confuse the target with ultrasonic waves."
  • If talked to once again and player skipped Fortree Gym
"There remains but one Badge to obtain in Hoenn. If you wish to challenge the Pokémon League, you must obtain the last Badge from the Gym in Fortree.
  • If all 8 Badges are collected
"The Trainers who have gathered all the Gym Badges of Hoenn should make way to the ultimate destination. The Pokémon League. Travel to the easternmost reaches of Hoenn, to the island of Ever Grande. There, you shall find the Pokémon League."
Match Call
  • After registering him
"Hmm... <Player>... Was it? Our battle together — it brought to me memories of when I first encountered Wallace. Perhaps you are a genius who may yet surpass Wallace!"
  • After defeating Champion, before rematch is available
"Fufu... <Player>... You've finally achieved your goal. My eye for appraising talent wasn't mistaken... I wish for another chance to meet you, for you have scaled the peak of power and prestige."
  • When rematch is available
"Hoho... <Player>... Our Sootopolis Gym has finally reopened. If you wish to see me, you are welcome to visit anytime."
  • After a rematch
"<Player>... Like the finest music, the battles we made together strikes chords of inspiration in my heart... When I close my eyes, I see visions of you soaring with the melody..."
Rematch
  • Before battle
"Ah, this Gym had returned to its usual state of serenity... But our young typhoon has returned to put us to the test again! Well, my friend, most certainly! I shall be delighted to dance with you as often as you wish!"
  • Being defeated
"Ahahaha, you are the winner! You have defeated me again!"
  • After being defeated
"If I told you to become my apprentice, you will refuse, I am sure. I would like to make a gift of my coat to you. But again, you will refuse. I imagine that to be so. And that, my friend, is a certain sign of nobility!"

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament
  • Before battle (first round)
"Please, you shall bear witness to our artistry. A grand illusion of water sculpted by Pokémon and myself!"
  • Before battle (second round)
"Since I've made my comeback, I've been focused on elegance! Please, you shall bear witness to our artistry. A grand illusion of water sculpted by Pokémon and myself!"
  • Before battle (final round)
"Let's win while showing the elegance of Pokémon's moves. Please, you shall bear witness to our artistry. A grand illusion of water sculpted by Pokémon and myself!"
  • Being defeated
"Ahahaha, excellent! Very well, you are the winner."
  • If the player is defeated
"Ahahaha, I'm the winner! Which is to say, you lost."
  • After being defeated
"From you, I sense the brilliant shine of skill that will overcome all! However, you are somewhat lacking in elegance. Perhaps I should make you a loan of my outfit? ... Hahaha, I merely jest!"
  • After winning
"I'm not concerned with dynamism. I care about winning beautifully!"
  • In the lobby, after the tournament
"I see! Your elegance radiates glitz and glamor. It's only natural that you won the tournament."

Sprites

Spr E Juan.png Spr B2W2 Juan.png Juan III OD.png Juan OD.png
Sprite from
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Black 2 and White 2 		Overworld sprite from
Emerald 		Overworld sprite from
Black 2 and White 2

In the anime

Juan in the anime

Juan debuted in The Great Eight Fate!, where he was first seen putting on a show with his Pokémon at the inauguration of an art piece in Sootopolis City. Following his water show, Team Rocket appeared to try to steal Juan's Pokémon. After hearing Chimecho's melodic voice, Juan initially mistook the trio for artists, but when Ash and his friends told him that they were a trio of thieves, he easily sent them blasting off.

After that, Ash challenged him to a Gym battle, which Juan accepted. He then offered the group a ride to the Sootopolis Gym on his boat, where May complimented Juan on his performance. Juan then revealed that he was once a Pokémon Coordinator. After winning the five required Ribbons, he entered the Grand Festival and won with the help of Milotic and the others, earning the Ribbon Cup and receiving the title of Top Coordinator.

When they got to the Gym, Juan was welcomed by his butler and assistant, Sebastian, who informed Ash about the Gym rules. In order to test his challengers and make sure that they are ready to compete in the Hoenn League Championships, Juan provides Trainers with a unique challenge: the Gym battle is divided into four rounds, with the first one being a Double Battle held in a large swimming pool, while the other three rounds consist of one-on-one battles conducted on a battlefield resembling a lake surrounded by land. Ash was able to overcome the obstacles imposed by Juan, and in Eight Ain't Enough, he succeeded in defeating Juan's ace Pokémon, Milotic, thus winning the Rain Badge and qualifying for the Ever Grande Conference.

Juan's position as Gym Leader and his Coordinator past has made him a well-known personality in Sootopolis City. He is particularly popular with young women. Team Rocket went on to use his popularity for their latest scheme, and had James pose as Juan to make money selling memorabilia and signatures in Eight Ain't Enough.

Juan reappeared in a flashback in Playing The Leveling Field!.

Character

Juan enjoys the finer things in life. His preferred aesthetic appears to classical luxury like marble, porcelain, chandelier light fixtures and dark wooden furniture with intricate details. He is impeccably polite and often describes things in a uniquely poetic manner.

In The Great Eight Fate! Juan that he decided to specialize in Water Pokémon because of their streamlined physiques and their weakness to Electric-type moves. Max became intrigued by Juan liking a weakness, and Juan explained that, throughout his years competing in Pokémon Contests, he learned that being close to making a mistake is one of the best ways to add appeal to a Contest Battle. He added that he has learned to wait for attacks, then defend from them accordingly.

During a Gym battle, Juan is confident in his abilities and crosses his arms over while he focuses on the match. He has his Pokémon use attacks in quick succession, often making it hard for a challenger to land an attack. He blends each of his Pokémon's unique characteristics, like Whiscash's whiskers or Seaking's horn, to best showcase their individuality and strength. Juan channels his passion and experience in Pokémon Contests to make his Gym battles a truly elegant and creative performance.

Pokémon

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

On hand

Juan's Milotic
Milotic
Milotic debuted in The Great Eight Fate, where it was first used in a water exhibition. It also won in a battle against Team Rocket. Milotic is Juan's strongest and most experienced Pokémon, having helped Juan in his career as a Coordinator by winning many Pokémon Contests years ago. With the help of Milotic, Juan was able to win the Grand Festival, earning the Ribbon Cup and the title of Top Coordinator. Nowadays, Milotic uses all of its experience against challengers who come to the Sootopolis Gym.

Juan used Milotic as his final Pokémon in the Gym battle against Ash. With its elegant grace and power, Milotic was able to gain the upper hand against Ash. It defeated Ash's Swellow with Hydro Pump and Twister, then put up a good fight against Pikachu thanks to its ability to Recover from Electric attacks. It was also able to draw in Pikachu's Thunder with Iron Tail. However, Pikachu pulled Milotic below the water and used Thunder to defeat it, thus earning Ash the Rain Badge.

Milotic's known moves are Twister, Hydro Pump, Iron Tail, and Recover.

Debut The Great Eight Fate!
Juan's Luvdisc
Luvdisc
Luvdisc first appeared in The Great Eight Fate!, where it put on a dazzling performance with Juan's other Pokémon. It was later captured by Team Rocket, but was freed.

During the second round of his battle with Ash, Juan chose Luvdisc against Grovyle. Luvdisc started out with Water Pulse, but Grovyle dodged in time and countered with Leaf Blade. Luvdisc, however, was fast enough to dodge that attack and used Sweet Kiss, confusing Grovyle. Grovyle hit itself in its confusion, and Luvdisc finished it off with Water Gun, which resulted in a loss for Grovyle despite the type advantage. Ash switched back to Corphish. The two Pokémon kept dodging each other's attacks until Luvdisc dived underwater and Ash ordered Corphish to hit the water with Crabhammer. Corphish's attack sprayed the battlefield with water, simulating heavy rain, which activated Luvdisc's Ability, Swift Swim, allowing it to move even faster than before. Eventually, Corphish managed to hit Luvdisc with another Crabhammer, taking it out of the battle.

Luvdisc's known moves are Water Pulse, Sweet Kiss, and Water Gun, and its Ability is Swift Swim.

Debut The Great Eight Fate!
Voice actors
Japanese Megumi Hayashibara
English Rachael Lillis
Juan's Sealeo
Sealeo
Sealeo made a cameo during its first appearance in Team Rocket's electric net, but was eventually freed.

In the next episode, Sealeo was one of two Pokémon Juan used in the first round of his battle with Ash. Sealeo used Blizzard on Pikachu and Snorunt, but Snorunt countered it with Icy Wind. It then tried to hit Pikachu with Aurora Beam, but Pikachu dodged. When Ash switched Snorunt for Corphish and attacked with Bubble Beam, Sealeo dived into the water and tried hitting Pikachu again, but once again, Pikachu dodged. After Sealeo was left alone against both of Ash's Pokémon, it used Ice Ball repeatedly and almost won the battle, but was eventually taken down by Corphish's Crabhammer.

It reappeared in a flashback in Eight Ain't Enough.

Sealeo's known moves are Blizzard, Aurora Beam, and Ice Ball.

Debut The Great Eight Fate!
Voice actors
Japanese Shin'ichirō Miki
English Maddie Blaustein
Juan's Seaking
Seaking
Seaking battled alongside Sealeo in the Double Battle against Pikachu and Snorunt. It used Horn Drill to reflect Pikachu's Electric attacks at Snorunt. When Ash's Pokémon were attempting to attack from up close, Seaking hit Snorunt with Hyper Beam, forcing Ash to switch Snorunt for Corphish. Seaking then dived and used Horn Attack, but Corphish caught it by the horn. Seaking followed up with Horn Drill, damaging Corphish, but was then hit by Pikachu's Iron Tail and fainted.

It reappeared in a flashback in Eight Ain't Enough.

Seaking's known moves are Horn Drill, Hyper Beam, and Horn Attack.

Debut The Great Eight Fate!
Voice actors
Japanese
English Eric Stuart
Juan's Whiscash
Whiscash
The fourth Pokémon Juan used against Ash was Whiscash, who easily defeated Ash's Corphish with Surf and Rock Smash. Ash then chose Swellow, but Whiscash grabbed it and used Tickle followed by Hyper Beam. Juan thought he won the round, but Swellow recovered and used Aerial Ace, even after Whiscash dived underwater. After missing another Hyper Beam and getting hit by another Aerial Ace, Whiscash was unable to battle.

Whiscash's known moves are Surf, Rock Smash, Tickle, and Hyper Beam.

Debut Eight Ain't Enough!
Voice actors
Japanese Shin'ichirō Miki
English Eric Stuart

At Sootopolis Gym

Juan's Gorebyss
Gorebyss
Juan's Gorebyss was a Pokémon Juan used in the Sootopolis City Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance until Team Rocket attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. With Juan's Barboach and Tentacruel, they were able to break through and help the others escape.

It reappeared in a flashback in Eight Ain't Enough!.

Gorebyss's known moves are Water Gun and Safeguard.

Debut The Great Eight Fate!
Juan's Azurill
Azurill
Juan's Azurill was a Pokémon Juan used in the Sootopolis City Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance until Team Rocket attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. Other Pokémon helped to set them free.

Azurill reappeared in a flashback in Eight Ain't Enough!.

Azurill's only known move is Water Gun.

Debut The Great Eight Fate!
Juan's Seadra
Seadra
Juan's Seadra was a Pokémon Juan used in the Sootopolis City Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance until Team Rocket attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. Other Pokémon helped to set them free.

Seadra's only known move is Water Gun.

Debut The Great Eight Fate!
Voice actors
Japanese Ikue Ohtani
Juan's Goldeen
Goldeen
Juan's Goldeen was a Pokémon Juan used in the Sootopolis City Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance until Team Rocket attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. Other Pokémon helped to set them free.

It reappeared in a flashback in Eight Ain't Enough!.

Goldeen's only known move is Water Gun.

Debut The Great Eight Fate!
Juan's Wailmer
Wailmer
Juan's Wailmer was a Pokémon Juan used in the Sootopolis City Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance until Team Rocket attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. Other Pokémon helped to set them free.

Wailmer's only known move is Water Gun.

Debut The Great Eight Fate!
Juan's Corsola
Corsola
Juan's Corsola was used by Juan in the Sootopolis City Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance from the water until Team Rocket attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. Other Pokémon helped to set them free.

Corsola's only known move is Bubble Beam.

Debut The Great Eight Fate!
Juan's Barboach
Barboach
Juan's Barboach was a Pokémon Juan used in the Sootopolis City Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance from the water until Team Rocket attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. With Juan's Gorebyss and Tentacruel, they were able to break through and help the others escape.

Barboach reappeared in a flashback in Eight Ain't Enough!.

Barboach's known moves are Water Gun and Mud Sport.

Debut The Great Eight Fate!
Juan's Chinchou
Chinchou
Juan's Chinchou was a Pokémon Juan used in the Sootopolis City Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance from the water until Team Rocket attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. Other Pokémon helped to set them free.

Chinchou's only known move is Bubble Beam.

Debut The Great Eight Fate!
Juan's Wingull (×2)
Wingull (×2)
Juan's two Wingull were used by Juan in the Sootopolis City Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. They were two of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance from the air until Team Rocket attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. They were able to break through and help the others escape.

Wingull reappeared in a flashback in Eight Ain't Enough!.

Wingull's only known move is Water Gun.

Debut The Great Eight Fate!
Juan's Pelipper
Pelipper
Juan's Pelipper was a Pokémon Juan used in the Sootopolis City Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance from the air until Team Rocket attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. It was able to break through and help the others escape.

Pelipper's only known move is Water Gun.

Debut The Great Eight Fate!
Juan's Masquerain
Masquerain
Juan's Masquerain was used by Juan in the Sootopolis City Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It was one of Juan's Pokémon used to make a dazzling performance from the air until Team Rocket attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. It was able to break through and help the others escape.

Masquerain reappeared in a flashback in Eight Ain't Enough!.

Masquerain's only known move is Bubble Beam.

Debut The Great Eight Fate!
Juan's Staryu
Staryu (multiple)
Juan's multiple Staryu were Pokémon Juan used in the Sootopolis City Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. They were used to make a dazzling performance until Team Rocket attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. Other Pokémon helped to set them free.

Staryu known moves are Water Gun and Bubble Beam.

Debut The Great Eight Fate!
Juan's Tentacruel
Tentacruel (multiple)
Juan's multiple Tentacruel were Pokémon Juan used in the Sootopolis City Water Exhibit, but it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. They were used to make a dazzling performance until Team Rocket attempted to capture all of the Pokémon with an electric net. With Juan's Gorebyss and Barboach, they were able to break through and help the others escape.

It reappeared in a flashback in Eight Ain't Enough!.

Tentacruel's only known move is Bubble Beam, and one of them also knows Mirror Coat.

Debut The Great Eight Fate!
Juan's Spheal
Spheal
Juan's Spheal was seen as one of Juan's Pokémon caught in Team Rocket's electric net. With the help of the other Pokémon, it was able to get out.

It reappeared in a flashback in Eight Ain't Enough!.

None of Spheal's moves are known.

Debut The Great Eight Fate!

Achievements

Ribbons obtained

This listing is of the Ribbons Juan has obtained:

Grand Festival ranking

Juan has competed in the following Grand Festivals:

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 速水奨 Shō Hayami
English Sean Schemmel
Finnish Peter Pihlström
Brazilian Portuguese Cassius Romero
Spanish Latin America César Arias
Spain Antonio Esquivias


In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Juan in Pokémon Adventures

History

Past

Juan was once Wallace's mentor and the Sootopolis Gym Leader. Despite Wallace winning the Pokémon League, he rejected the title of Champion to take over the Sootopolis Gym after his master.

Ruby & Sapphire arc

During the battle between Groudon and Kyogre, Wallace was forced to take up the title of Champion, so Juan took up the title as Gym Leader once again.

Juan first appeared on Mirage Island with Tate and Liza. He greeted Ruby and Sapphire and informed them that he would be training them to prepare for their upcoming battle with Groudon and Kyogre. He had Tate and Liza train Ruby and Sapphire in the ways of Double Battles so that they may use combination techniques to aid them in their fight. Juan himself trained the two mentally, so that their minds would not be taken over by the Red and Blue Orbs like Maxie and Archie had been. When the time for Ruby and Sapphire to leave had come, Juan stayed behind so that he may safely guide them away from Mirage Island.

Juan in the thirteenth chapter

After both Team Magma and Team Aqua are defeated and Groudon and Kyogre have returned to their deep slumber, Juan celebrated the victory with his allies and thanked Sapphire and Ruby for their assistance in the battle.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

Juan, along with the Hoenn Gym Leaders and Elite Four, is called to Sootopolis City to assist in stopping a meteoroid threatening to destroy the planet.

Character

As Wallace's former mentor, Juan is respected by Ruby, who calls him "Grand Master" (大師匠, dai shishou).

Pokémon

This listing is for Juan's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

Juan's Kingdra
Kingdra
Kingdra is Juan's first known Pokémon. It was first used to show Ruby and Sapphire how the battle between Groudon and Kyogre was going with a Water Screen. When Ruby attacked Juan to test if he really was Wallace's master, Kingdra was used to defend its Trainer, which quelled Ruby's doubts. When the time had come for Ruby and Sapphire to leave, Kingdra shot water fireworks into the air to signal when it was time for them to exit.

Kingdra's only known move is Water Pulse.

Debut With a Spoink in Your Step I
Juan's Luvdisc (×2)
Luvdisc (×2)
Juan owns two Luvdisc. They were mostly seen observing as Juan continued Ruby and Sapphire's training.

None of Luvdisc's moves are known.

Debut With a Spoink in Your Step II
Juan's Clamperl
Clamperl
Similar to his apprentice, Juan owns a Clamperl as shown on a cover of a volume of the Ruby & Sapphire arc.

None of Clamperl's moves are known.

Debut Ruby & Sapphire chapter

Trivia

  • In Emerald, Juan is the only Gym Leader whose highest-leveled Pokémon, Kingdra, is from a previous generation.
  • Juan's team in the anime is the same team Wallace uses in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
    • Juan is the only Hoenn Gym Leader not to be shown with the same team in the anime as in the games (while some Gym Leaders had Pokémon evolve or join their team, all the previous leaders were shown with the same team as their game counterparts at one point). Instead, Juan has a Milotic from Wallace's appearance in the anime.
  • Juan is the only Gym Leader to not have a VS. sprite or artwork, because he appeared only in Pokémon Emerald and the Pokémon World Tournament.
  • Juan is similar to Fantina in that both speak French (Juan does so in the original Japanese version and Chuang Yi's English translation of Pokémon Adventures), and both are Coordinators and Gym Leaders.
    • In the VIZ Media version he uses Spanish phrases instead, likely due to the Spanish origins of his name.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese アダン Adan From 阿檀 Adan (thatch screwpine) and 灘 nada (open sea)
English, French, German Juan Pronounced similarly to water. Possibly a reference to Don Juan, a Spanish womanizer.
Italian Rodolfo From Rodolfo Valentino (a famous seducer) and golfo (gulf)
Spanish Galano From galán (gallant) and galeón (galleon)
Korean 아단 Adan Transliteration of Adan
Chinese (Mandarin) 亞當／亚当
Yǎdāng/Yàdāng 		Transliteration of his Japanese name. Refers to Adam.
Vietnamese Adan Transliteration of his Japanese name.

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