Karen
| Karen カリン Karin | |
| [[File:File:Karen.jpg|{{{size}}}]] Art from G/S/C | |
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Unknown |
| Region | Johto |
| Trainer class | Elite Trainer |
| Generation | II |
| Games | Gold, Silver, Crystal, Stadium 2 |
| Elite Four of | Indigo Plateau |
Karen (Japanese: カリン Karin) is a master Dark-type trainer.
In the games
In the Gold, Silver and Crystal, Karen is the fourth and final member of the Elite Four. She must be defeated before facing Lance, the League Champion.
Karen prefers Dark-type Pokémon because she likes the bad-boy image they portray.
Pokémon
This listing is for Karen's Pokémon in the video games in which she has appeared.
Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal
Pokémon Stadium 2
- Round 1 Pokémon
 Victreebel |
 Magmar |
 Vileplume |
 Umbreon |
 Murkrow |
 Gengar |
- Round 2 Pokémon
 Persian |
 Slowbro |
 Electrode |
Umbreon |
Murkrow |
 Misdreavus |
In the Pokémon Special manga
Karen, along with Will, Blue, Silver, Shum, and Cart, is one of the children kidnapped by the Mask of Ice and raised to be his servants. Karen was one of the leaders of the new Team Rocket formed in Johto.
After the Mask of Ice was defeated, Karen formed an alliance with Bruno, Will, and Koga; the four of them all ex-members of various criminal organizations.
Pokémon
This listing is of Karen's Pokémon in the Pokémon Special manga.
- Eevee → Umbreon
- Murkrow
- Murkrow
In the TCG
Karen appears in the Pokémon VS set.
Pokémon
This listing is for Karen's Pokémon in the Pokémon TCG.
TMs
Quotes
"I am Karen of the Elite Four. Are you <name>? How amusing. I love Dark-type Pokémon. I find their wild, tough image to be so appealing. And they're so strong. Think you can take them? Just try to entertain me. Let's go."
"Well, aren't you good. I like that in a trainer."
"Strong Pokémon. Weak Pokémon. That is only the selfish perception of people. Truly skilled trainers should try to win with their favorites. I like your style. You understand what's important. Go on--the Champion is waiting."
Trivia
Names
| Language | Name | Reference to |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | カリン (Karin) | From 花梨, a Burmese Rosewood. |
| English | Karen | Almost an anagram of darken, similar to Japanese name. |
| French | Marion | It contains the word noir (black) backwards. |
| German | Melanie | Derived from the ancient Greek word for "dark". It's also similar to Melancholie (melancholy). |
| Korean | 카렌 (Karen) | |
| Hebrew | קארן | |
| Chinese | 花梨 Hua Li |
| Members of Team Rocket | |
|---|---|
| Bosses: |
Giovanni (anime • Adventures • Pocket Monsters • Masters) |
| Executives: |
Archer (Masters) • Ariana (Masters) • Petrel (Masters) • Proton (Masters) |
| Trios: |
Jessie (Masters), James (Masters), & Meowth (JJM) |
| Duos: |
Anime only: Butch & Cassidy (former) • Attila & Hun • Annie & Oakley (dub only) |
| Scientists: |
Gideon |
| Others: |
Grunts • Rocket BrothersRBYFRLG/Rocket SistersPE |
