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{{CharacterInfobox|
{{CharInfobox
name=Maylene|
|color={{fighting color}}
jname=スモモ |
|corecolor={{fighting color light}}
tmname=Sumomo |
|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
slogan=yes |
|name=Maylene
sloganline="The Barefoot, Fighting Genius" |
|jname=スモモ
image=[[Image:ArtSumomo.jpg|140px]] |
|tmname=Sumomo
caption=Art from Diamond/Pearl |
|slogan=yes
gender=Female |
|sloganline=The Barefoot, Fighting Genius!
hometown=[[Veilstone City]] |
|image=Diamond Pearl Maylene.png
region=[[Sinnoh]] |
|size=250px
relatives=Father (gambler at [[Veilstone Game Corner|Game Corner]]) |
|caption=Art from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}
trainer=yes |
|gender=Female
trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]] |
|colors=yes
numpkmncaught=Varies with canon |
|eyes=Pink
game=yes |
|hair=Pink
generation={{Gen|IV}} |
|hometown=[[Veilstone City]]
games={{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} |
|region=[[Sinnoh]]
leader=yes |
|relatives=Unnamed father (man at [[Veilstone Game Corner|Game Corner]])
gym=Veilstone Gym |
|trainer=yes
type={{t|Fighting}} |
|trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/4|DPPt}}<br>[[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
badge=Cobble Badge |
|game=yes
brain=no |
|generation={{Gen|IV}}, {{Gen|V}}
anime=yes |
|games=[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]], {{2v2|Black|White|2}}
epnum=DP066|
|leader=yes
epname=Lost Leader Strategy!|
|gym=Veilstone Gym
enva=[[Rachael Lillis]]|
|specialist=yes
java=[[Aya Endō]]|
|type={{t|Fighting}} types
|badge=Badge#Cobble Badge{{!}}Cobble Badge
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|epname=Lost Leader Strategy!
|enva=[[Rachael Lillis]]
|java=[[Aya Endō]]
}}
}}
'''Maylene''' (Japanese: '''スモモ''' ''Sumomo'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Veilstone City]]'s {{pkmn|Gym}}, known officially as the [[Veilstone Gym]]. She hands out the {{Badge|Cobble}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat her. She specializes in {{type2|Fighting}} [[Pokémon]].
'''Maylene''' (Japanese: '''スモモ''' ''Sumomo'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Veilstone City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Veilstone Gym]]. She hands out the {{Badge|Cobble}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat her. She [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Fighting}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.


==In the anime==
==In the games==
[[Image:Maylene.JPG|left|thumb|200px|Maylene from the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Maylene uses {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon in her battles. Trainers who defeat her receive the {{Badge|Cobble}}, {{TM|60|Drain Punch}}, and are able to use {{m|Fly}} outside of battle. In addition, if she is the fourth Gym Leader defeated, all Pokémon up to level 50 will obey their Trainer. Maylene is considered a cute little girl, but adults in the town respect her for her power. Maylene's father gambles at the [[Veilstone Game Corner]]. Maylene apparently does not know her own strength, as she is unsure of how she got to be Gym Leader, and seems rather confused by the whole thing.
Maylene made her first appearance in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]''. She is voiced by ''[[Aya Endō]]'' in Japanese and by [[Rachael Lillis]] in English.
 
Later, in {{v2|Platinum}}, the {{player}} encounters her upon entering {{rt|217|Sinnoh}} where she is apparently {{pkmn|training}} by walking to [[Snowpoint City]]. She does not use {{m|Fly}}—even if she can—so she can train herself. She is also used to the cold, even if she is lightly dressed and barefoot. In Snowpoint's [[Pokémon Center]], she says that she admires [[Candice]] for being so studious and that she will see her later. In the post-game, she can appear at the [[Battleground]], where she and the other Sinnoh Gym Leaders and Trainers can be battled again. After battling her here, she mentions that she believes that being barefoot is healthier than wearing footwear, pointing out that Pokémon go barefoot.
 
Maylene appears in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} in [[Celadon City]]'s restaurant, having entered what appears to be an eating contest; piles of empty bowls surround her, amazing her onlookers. In addition, she will occasionally participate in the [[Pokéathlon]]'s Supreme Cup in the Power Course with her {{p|Lucario}}, {{p|Meditite}}, and {{p|Machoke}}.
 
Maylene seems to like to eat a lot, saying how it is so great that she can eat all she wants in both the [[Battleground]] and Celadon City's restaurant, and is apparently able to eat many bowls in one sitting.
 
===Pokémon===
===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fighting color}}
|headcolor={{fighting color light}}
|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
|sprite=Spr DP Maylene.png
|prize={{pdollar}}3600
|class=Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Maylene
|game=DP
|location=Veilstone Gym
|pokemon=3
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=307 f
|pokemon=Meditite
|gender=female
|level=27
|type1=Fighting|type2=Psychic
|ability=Pure Power
|move1=Drain Punch|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Confusion|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Detect|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Status
|move4=Meditate|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=067
|pokemon=Machoke
|gender=male
|level=27
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Guts
|move1=Brick Break|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Foresight|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=448
|pokemon=Lucario
|gender=male
|level=30
|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel
|ability=Steadfast
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Drain Punch|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Metal Claw|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bone Rush|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Force Palm|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===={{game|Platinum}}====
=====Gym battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fighting color}}
|headcolor={{fighting color light}}
|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
|sprite=Spr Pt Maylene.png
|prize={{pdollar}}3840
|class=Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Maylene
|game=Pt
|location=Veilstone Gym
|pokemon=3
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=307 f
|pokemon=Meditite
|gender=female
|level=28
|type1=Fighting|type2=Psychic
|ability=Pure Power
|move1=Drain Punch|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Confusion|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Fake Out|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=067
|pokemon=Machoke
|gender=male
|level=29
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Guts
|move1=Karate Chop|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Strength|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Focus Energy|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=448
|pokemon=Lucario
|gender=male
|level=32
|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel
|ability=Steadfast
|move1=Drain Punch|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Metal Claw|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bone Rush|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Force Palm|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
=====[[Rematch]]=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fighting color}}
|headcolor={{fighting color light}}
|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
|sprite=Spr Pt Maylene.png
|prize={{pdollar}}7920
|class=Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Maylene
|game=Pt
|location=Battleground
|pokemon=5
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=237
|pokemon=Hitmontop
|gender=male
|level=62
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Triple Kick|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Aerial Ace|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=308 f
|pokemon=Medicham
|gender=female
|level=63
|type1=Fighting|type2=Psychic
|ability=Pure Power
|move1=Hi Jump Kick|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=ThunderPunch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Fire Punch|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=286
|pokemon=Breloom
|gender=female
|level=62
|type1=Grass|type2=Fighting
|ability=Effect Spore
|move1=Spore|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move2=Mach Punch|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Seed Bomb|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{fighting color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=068
|pokemon=Machamp
|gender=male
|level=64
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Guts
|move1=Cross Chop|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Rock Climb|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=448
|pokemon=Lucario
|gender=male
|level=66
|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel
|ability=Steadfast
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=ExtremeSpeed|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Drain Punch|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bone Rush|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
=====[[Pokéathlon]]=====
{{athletes|type=fighting|course=Power|sprite=Maylene IV OD.png
|{{athlete|ndex=448|pokemon=Lucario|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel|course=Power}}
|{{athlete|ndex=307|pokemon=Meditite|type1=Fighting|type2=Psychic|course=Power}}
|{{athlete|ndex=067|pokemon=Machoke|type1=Fighting|course=Power}}
}}
 
===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
=====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]=====
Maylene uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s, and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s. She will always lead with her signature Pokémon, {{p|Lucario}}.
 
======[[Sinnoh Leaders Tournament]]======
{{Party/Single
|color={{fighting color}}
|headcolor={{fighting color light}}
|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Maylene.png
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Maylene
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=448
|pokemon=Lucario
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel
|ability=Steadfast|ability2=Inner Focus
|held=Liechi Berry
|move1=Cross Chop|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bone Rush|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=ExtremeSpeed|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Swords Dance|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=392
|pokemon=Infernape
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Fire|type2=Fighting
|ability=Blaze
|held=Fire Gem
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Mach Punch|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fire Punch|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bulk Up|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=454 f
|pokemon=Toxicroak
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Poison|type2=Fighting
|ability=Anticipation|ability2=Dry Skin
|held=Payapa Berry
|move1=Sucker Punch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Torment|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Status
|move3=Drain Punch|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bulk Up|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{fighting color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=475
|pokemon=Gallade
|gender=male
|level=50
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fighting
|ability=Steadfast
|held=Coba Berry
|move1=Slash|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Psycho Cut|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Close Combat|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bulk Up|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=308 f
|pokemon=Medicham
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Fighting|type2=Psychic
|ability=Pure Power
|held=Kasib Berry
|move1=Bullet Punch|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Zen Headbutt|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bulk Up|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=068
|pokemon=Machamp
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Guts|ability2=No Guard
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Cross Chop|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Focus Energy|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
======[[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]]/[[World Leaders Tournament]]======
{{Party/Single
|color={{fighting color}}
|headcolor={{fighting color light}}
|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Maylene.png
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Maylene
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=448
|pokemon=Lucario
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel
|ability=Steadfast|ability2=Inner Focus
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Ice Punch|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical
|move3=ExtremeSpeed|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Swords Dance|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=392
|pokemon=Infernape
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Fire|type2=Fighting
|ability=Blaze
|held=Fire Gem
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Mach Punch|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Flare Blitz|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bulk Up|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=454 f
|pokemon=Toxicroak
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Poison|type2=Fighting
|ability=Anticipation|ability2=Dry Skin
|held=Payapa Berry
|move1=Sucker Punch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Substitute|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Drain Punch|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bulk Up|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{fighting color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=475
|pokemon=Gallade
|gender=male
|level=50
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fighting
|ability=Steadfast
|held=Coba Berry
|move1=Leaf Blade|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Psycho Cut|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Close Combat|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bulk Up|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=308 f
|pokemon=Medicham
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Fighting|type2=Psychic
|ability=Pure Power
|held=Choice Scarf
|move1=Ice Punch|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Zen Headbutt|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=ThunderPunch|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Hi Jump Kick|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=068
|pokemon=Machamp
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Guts|ability2=No Guard
|held=Scope Lens
|move1=Cross Chop|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bullet Punch|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===Quotes===
===={{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}====
;[[Veilstone Gym]]
* Before battle
:''"Hello. I'm pleased to meet you. I'm Maylene, and I'm the [[Gym Leader]]. I don't really know what it means to be strong, or how I got to be the Gym Leader. But I will do the best I can as the Gym Leader. I take battling very seriously. Whenever you're ready!"''
 
* After the opponent sends out their last Pokémon
:''"Oh! But this isn't the end, my friend!"''
 
* When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health
:''"I'm in a bit of a bind, aren't I?"''
 
* Upon being defeated
:''"I shall admit defeat... You are much too strong."''
 
* After being defeated
:''"...OK. You win. That was a tough loss. I learned a lot from it. Please, accept this [[Gym]] [[Badge]]."''
:''"Um... I should explain about that Badge. If you have that official [[Pokémon League]] Badge, you can use the [[HM|hidden move]] {{m|Fly}} outside of battle. Oh, and please take this as well."''
:''"That [[TM60]] contains the [[move]] {{m|Drain Punch}}. Um... That move inflicts damage, and it robs the target's HP."''
 
* If talked to again
:''"Gee, I'm hungry... Oh, sorry, it's nothing. I didn't say anything. <Player>, I can't explain what it means to be strong. I don't know how much effort goes into being strong... But being with Pokémon lets us keep making the effort, doesn't it?"''
 
;{{rt|217|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}
:''"Oh, <player>!"''
:''"Um, are you maybe on your way to Snowpoint City? That's where I'm going, too. If I use Fly, I can get there instantly, but I'm walking for my training. I have no problem with this. I'm used to the cold because I go barefoot and lightly dressed. ...Achoo! Oh, that was nothing. Really, I'm not cold at all. I'll be going now. Please take care!"''
 
;[[Snowpoint City]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
* Before defeating Candice
:''"Brrr... Oh, hi, <player>! Are you taking the Gym challenge now? I'm hoping to see [[Candice]] soon, but I'm staying put until I warm up again first. Oh, you should know that Candice is a user of {{type|Ice}} Pokémon. I really admire Candice. She's so studious. She wanted to practice against me to learn about the {{t|Fighting}} type. It's because the Ice type matches up badly against the Fighting type."''
 
* After defeating Candice
:''"Oh! That's the Icicle Badge! You must have beaten Candice. With that Badge, aren't you allowed to use the hidden move {{m|Rock Climb}}? Rock Climb can be learned by {{type|Rock}} or Fighting-type Pokémon, I think."''
 
;[[Resort Area]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
:''"...Um, your Villa... Would it be OK if I took a look around?"''
::'''Yes''': ''"Oh, thank you."''
::'''No''': ''"Oh... It makes me a little sad..."''
 
;[[Villa]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
* Any of the following
:''"<Player>, please hear how my training is going. Thanks to my training, it doesn't feel so cold to be in deep snow! Well, just a little..."''
:''"<Player>, please hear how my training is going. Thanks to my training, my handwriting has improved tenfold! ...Yes. It has absolutely nothing to do with how strong I am as a Gym Leader."''
:''"<Player>, please hear how my training is going. Thanks to my training, I can tell how strong my opponent is beforehand. Oh, yes, <player>, you're ridiculously tough."''
:''"<Player>, please hear how my training is going. Thanks to my training, I'm beginning to understand the feelings of Pokémon. It lets me choose moves with much more confidence!"''
:''"<Player>, please hear how my training is going. Lately, my father has been overseeing my training! Well, only when he wins at the Game Corner, but... I'm still delighted he does this with me!"''
 
* When Candice is at the Villa
:''"What makes a Gym Leader a good one?"''
:''"...You know those [[Accessory|Accessories]] for Pokémon? Would it be funny if someone were to wear those?"''
:''"...! Th-thank you so much!"''
:''"...Candice?"''
:''"Oh, sorry, it's nothing! I didn't say anything!"''
:''"Candice, what does it mean to be strong?"''
:''"Yes, please!"''
:''"...This is delicious!"''
:''"Yes, please."''
 
;[[Battleground]]
'''Scenario 1'''
* Before battle
:''"I think it's OK if I were to keep losing to the same Trainer. Battling that person tells me how much my Pokémon and I have changed. That's why I would like to challenge you for a rematch now, <player>."''
::'''Yes''': ''"OK! Rei! Oh, that's my bow before a match. <Player>, I'm throwing everything I have at you!"''
::'''No''': ''"Sigh... I braced myself for a battle. This is a little deflating..."''
::'''If talked to again after the player answered "No"''': ''"Yes, what is it, <player>? Would you maybe like a battle?"''
 
* When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health
:''"This is like back at the Gym, isn't it? I'm in a bit of a bind, aren't I?"''
 
* Upon being defeated
:''"I'm forced to admit defeat again... You are much too strong."''
 
* After being defeated
:''"I love visiting here. [[Buck]]'s grandpa cooks for us, and it's all delicious. That's not all! We can eat all we want. Isn't that amazing, <player>?"''
 
'''Scenario 2'''
* Before battle
:''"Being together with Pokémon gave me the strength to keep going. Please, <player>, accept my challenge!"''
::'''Yes''': ''"OK, here we come, <player>!"''
::'''No''': ''"OK! Got it! We'll train much harder so we can battle with you, <player>!"''
::'''If talked to again after the player answered "No"''': ''"<Player>! I know I'm being a pest, but please, accept our challenge!"''
 
* When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health
:''"This is like back at the Gym, isn't it? I'm in a bit of a bind, aren't I?"''
 
* Upon being defeated
:''"I'm forced to admit defeat again... You are much too strong."''
 
* After being defeated
:''"Hello, <player>! I've heard that it's more healthy to go barefoot. Come to think of it, the Pokémon are all barefooted."''
 
===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
;[[Celadon City]]
:''"Munch munch munch... The eatathon contest! I never dreamed of such a wonderful thing. After a strict diet during training, I can eat like a {{p|Hippowdon|HIPPOWDON}}. The winner eats for free, too. That's just a dream come true!"''
 
===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
;[[Pokémon World Tournament]]
* Before battle (first round)
:''"I'm pleased to meet you. Whenever you're ready!"''
 
* Before battle (second round)
:''"Nice to see you again. I will do the best I can as a Trainer. I take battling very seriously. Whenever you're ready!"''
 
* Before battle (final round)
:''"Nice to see you again. I don't really know what it means to be strong. But I will do the best I can as a Trainer. I take battling very seriously. Whenever you're ready!"''
 
* Upon being defeated
:''"I shall admit defeat... You are much too strong."''


After being defeated by [[Paul]], Maylene had lost confidence in herself as a Gym Leader, a position she's only held for six months. When {{Ash}} challenged her, she declined, much to the annoyance of her {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}.  
* If the player is defeated
:''"Thank you very much. I learned a lot from it."''


Discovering {{an|Dawn}} has similar issues herself (following ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night]]'' and ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'''s contest defeats), Maylene agrees to have a gym battle with her in ''[[DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!]]''. She managed to defeat Dawn after a hard-fought battle.
* After battle (if the player won)
:''"I can't explain what it means to be strong. I don't know how much effort goes into being strong... But being with Pokémon lets us keep making the effort, doesn't it?"''


She was challenged by Ash next in ''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'', an even harder-fought battle which resulted in a tie. With the decision now hers, Maylene considered Ash to have battled well enough that she awarded him the {{Badge|Cobble}}.
* After battle (if the player lost)
:''"Learn from your foe by winning, and learn from your foe by losing, too... Everything is an experience... Yes. Pokémon made me realize that.... That is how I feel."''


Maylene also appeared in ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''.
* In the lobby (after the tournament)
:''"Looking at the way you battle, I learned something! You like your Pokémon! I think it's wonderful!"''


===Pokémon===
===Sprites===
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[[File:Spr Pt Maylene.png]]
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| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
|-
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|-
|-
| align=center | [[Image:307.png]]<br>{{p|Meditite}}
| colspan="2" | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Generation IV}}<!--She makes a cameo in HGSS.-->
| align=center | [[Image:067.png]]<br>{{p|Machoke}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
| align=center | [[Image:448.png]]<br>{{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}
| Sprite from the {{color2|000000|Badge|Badge Case}}
|}
|}


==In the games==
==In the anime==
Maylene uses {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon in her battles. Trainers who defeat her receive the {{Badge|Cobble}}, {{TM|60|Drain Punch}} and are able to use {{m|Fly}} outside of battle.  Maylene is considered a cute little girl, but adults in the town respect her for her power.  Maylene's father gambles at the [[Veilstone Game Corner]]. Maylene apparently doesn't know her own strength, as she's totally unsure of how she got to be Gym Leader, and seems rather confused by the whole thing.
[[File:Maylene anime.png|thumb|220px|Maylene in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Prior to assuming the role of [[Veilstone City]]'s [[Gym Leader]], Maylene and {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}} were regarded as formidable opponents and well-known in the Veilstone area. Her promotion to Gym Leader was welcomed by the city, but the pressure and expectations led Maylene to become increasingly distracted.


===Pokémon===
Maylene debuted in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'', where it was revealed that she had been challenged by [[Paul]] to a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} prior to the episode's events. {{cat|Paul's Pokémon}} had a [[type]] advantage over Maylene's {{type|Fighting}} [[Party|team]], and this, coupled with the fact that Maylene was feeling out of sync with her Pokémon, resulted in an embarrassing match in which she failed to [[Fainting|knock out]] a single one of his Pokémon. After being defeated, Maylene awarded Paul with the {{Badge|Cobble}}, and Paul noted that she was the weakest [[Gym Leader]] he had ever battled. As a result, Maylene lost confidence in herself as a Gym Leader, a position that she had only held for six months. Paul's rude remarks, combined with how badly Maylene performed during the battle, caused her Lucario and most of her {{cat|Gym assistants}} to lose faith in her. When {{Ash}} challenged her, she declined, much to the annoyance of Lucario.
===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}====
{{Party|
color={{fighting color}} |
trainerimage=SpriteSumomo.png |
prize=???? |
trainerclass=Leader |
trainername=Maylene |
games={{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} |
place=Veilstone Gym |
generation=4 |
numberinparty=3 |


num1=307 |
[[File:Maylene and Dawn.png|thumb|left|220px|Maylene and Dawn]]
poke1=Meditite |
Although Maylene was feeling very sad and discouraged, she discovered a friend in {{an|Dawn}}, who at the time was going through a difficult period on her {{pkmn|journey}} following her losses in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of both the {{ci|Hearthome}} and {{to|Solaceon}} [[Pokémon Contest]]s. The two confided in one another and shared their experiences and insecurities, and while doing that, Dawn had the idea of challenging Maylene to a battle to help her regain her confidence. Maylene agreed to have a Gym battle with her, which took place in ''[[DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!]]''.
ability1={{a|Pure Power}} |
gender1=♀ |
level1=27 |
move1poke1=Confusion |
move2poke1=Meditate |
move3poke1=Detect |
move4poke1=Drain Punch |


num2=067 |
During their battle, Maylene warned her Pokémon to be careful because Dawn's [[Contest Battle]] tactics could distract them. Both Maylene and Dawn took the match seriously, and their efforts were noted by Ash, {{an|Brock}}, [[Reggie]], and [[Connally]]. Eventually, after a fierce battle, Maylene managed to defeat Dawn, regaining trust in her skills as a Gym Leader. Afterwards, Maylene accepted Ash's challenge, and they faced off in ''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]''. Although the hard-fought battle resulted in a tie, Maylene considered Ash to have battled well enough and she awarded him the Cobble Badge.
poke2=Machoke |
ability2={{a|Guts}} |
gender2=♂ |
level2=27 |
move1poke2=Brick Break |
move2poke2=Leer |
move3poke2=Foresight |
move4poke2=Rock Tomb |


num3=448 |
Maylene appeared again in ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]'', where she helped Ash and {{ashfr}} stop [[Team Galactic]] from stealing the [[Veilstone City]] Meteorites. The following day, she and Reggie said goodbye to Ash and his friends as they left for [[Pastoria City]].
poke3=Lucario |
ability3={{a|Steadfast}} |
gender3=♂ |
item3={{b|Sitrus}} |
level3=30 |
move1poke3=Drain Punch |
move2poke3=Force Palm |
move3poke3=Metal Claw |
move4poke3=Bone Rush |
}}


===={{game|Platinum}}====
She also made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
{{Party|
color={{fighting color}} |
trainerimage=MaylenePlatinum.gif |
prize=???? |
trainerclass=Leader |
trainername=Maylene |
games={{v2|Platinum}} |
place=Veilstone Gym |
generation=4 |
numberinparty=3 |


num1=307 |
===Character===
poke1=Meditite |
Maylene is kind and sincere. Her doubts in her abilities are not unusual for a new [[Gym Leader]], as seen with [[Lavaridge Gym]]'s [[Flannery]] and {{an|Misty}} of the [[Cerulean Gym]]. Even so, she is held in high esteem by [[Veilstone City]] and regarded as a "warrior" for her confident spirit.
ability1={{a|Pure Power}} |
gender1=♀ |
level1=28 |
move1poke1=Fake Out |
move2poke1=Rock Tomb |
move3poke1=Drain Punch |
move4poke1=Confusion |


num2=067 |
Maylene's athletic skills were showcased in her debut, where she was shown to be able to hit her {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}'s {{m|Aura Sphere}} attacks away. Her concentration helps her to remain focused and confident in {{pkmn|battle}}, so she spends much of her time meditating. Maylene also mimics her Pokémon's movements during a match to be in sync with them. In battle, Maylene has her Pokémon use offense attacks like {{m|Brick Break}} and {{m|Bone Rush}} as the perfect defense against her opponent's tactics. She also uses {{p|Meditite}}'s {{m|Confusion}} and Luacario's {{m|Force Palm}} to inflict [[status]] conditions that leave her opponent vulnerable to a fury of direct hits.
poke2=Machoke |
ability2=Unknown |
gender2=♂ |
level2=29 |
move1poke2=Strength |
move2poke2=Karate Chop |
move3poke2=Rock Tomb |
move4poke2=Focus Energy |


num3=448 |
===Pokémon===
poke3=Lucario |
{{MissingInfo|1|java}}
ability3=Unknown |
This listing is of Maylene's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
gender3=|
{{TrainerPoké
level3=32 |
|main=yes
move1poke3=Drain Punch |
|trainer=Maylene
move2poke3=Force Palm |
|pkmn=Lucario
move3poke3=Metal Claw |
|type1=Fighting
move4poke3=Bone Rush |
|type2=Steel
}}
|img=Maylene Lucario.png
|epnum=DP066
|epname=Lost Leader Strategy!
|vajp=Daisuke Sakaguchi
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Lucario}} first appeared alongside Maylene training during ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' where it was unhappy with Maylene due to her depression from losing against [[Paul]] and, as a result, their bond was extremely strained. However, after defeating [[Dawn's Ambipom]] and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, Lucario and Maylene were soon back in sync with each other which helped it to defeat {{AP|Staravia}} and {{AP|Chimchar}} and force [[Ash's Buizel]] to a draw during the [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}}.


=====Rematch=====
Lucario was later used to help protect [[Veilstone City]]'s famous meteorites from being stolen by [[Saturn]] during ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''.}}
{{Party|
color={{fighting color}} |
trainerimage=MaylenePlatinum.gif |
prize=???? |
trainerclass=Leader |
trainername=Maylene |
games={{v2|Platinum}} |
place=Match Place |
generation=4 |
numberinparty=5 |


num1=237 |
{{TrainerPoké
poke1=Hitmontop |
|trainer=Maylene
gender1=|
|pkmn=Meditite
level1=62 |
|type1=Fighting
ability1={{a|Intimidate}} |
|type2=Psychic
move1poke1=Triple Kick |
|img=Maylene Meditite.png
move2poke1=Aerial Ace |
|epnum=DP066
move3poke1=Quick Attack |
|epname=Lost Leader Strategy!
move4poke1=Fake Out |
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc={{p|Meditite}} first appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' where it was used in Maylene's {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Paul]]. As Maylene was out of sync with Meditite, it was easily defeated by {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}.


num2=286 |
Its first full appearance was during Maylene's [[Gym]] battle against {{an|Dawn}} in ''[[DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!]]''. Unlike the battle against Paul, in this battle Meditite was used to its full potential, being able to defeat {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} before being knocked out by {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}'s {{m|Double Hit}}.
poke2=Breloom |
gender2=♀ |
level2=62 |
move1poke2=Stone Edge |
move2poke2=Spore |
move3poke2=Mach Punch |
move4poke2=Seed Bomb |


num3=308 |
It was next used in the Gym battle against {{Ash}}, where it was able to {{status|confuse}} both {{AP|Staravia}} and {{AP|Chimchar}} but was unable to defeat them. It eventually fell to Staravia's newly learned {{m|Brave Bird}}.
poke3=Medicham |
gender3=♀ |
level3=63 |
ability3={{a|Pure Power}} |
move1poke3=Fire Punch |
move2poke3=Ice Punch |
move3poke3=ThunderPunch |
move4poke3=Hi Jump Kick |


num4=448 |
Meditite's known moves are {{m|Detect}}, {{m|Drain Punch}}, {{m|Confusion}}, and {{m|Meditate}}.}}
poke4=Lucario |
gender4=♂ |
level4=66 |
ability4=Unknown |
move1poke4=Drain Punch |
move2poke4=Close Combat |
move3poke4=ExtremeSpeed |
move4poke4=Bone Rush |


num5=068 |
{{TrainerPoké
poke5=Machamp |
|trainer=Maylene
gender5=|
|pkmn=Machoke
level5=64 |
|type1=Fighting
move1poke5=Cross Chop |
|img=Maylene Machoke.png
move2poke5=Rock Climb |
|epnum=DP066
move3poke5=Earthquake |
|epname=Lost Leader Strategy!
move4poke5=Stone Edge |
<!--|vajp=-->
}}
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc={{p|Machoke}} first appeared in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' during the flashback of Maylene's [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Paul]]. It was called upon second to battle {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}} but it was quickly knocked out by {{m|Sky Attack}}. It was not used during the Gym battle against {{an|Dawn}}.


===Quotes===
It was the first Pokémon used by Maylene during her Gym battle against {{Ash}}, where it put up a strong defense against his {{AP|Staravia}} despite the [[type]] disadvantage. Despite this however Machoke was still defeated by the Starling Pokémon's combination of {{m|Quick Attack}} and {{m|Aerial Ace}}.
Before battle<br>
''"Hello. I'm pleased to meet you. I'm Maylene, and I'm the Gym Leader. I don't really know what it means to be strong, or how I got to be the Gym Leader. But I will do the best I can as the Gym Leader. I take battling very seriously. Whenever you're ready!"''


After sending out last Pokémon<br>
Machoke's known moves are {{m|Dynamic Punch}}, {{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Cross Chop}}, and {{m|Seismic Toss}}.}}
''"Oh! But this isn't the end, my friend!"''


During battle<br>
===Voice actors===
''"I'm in a bit of a bind, aren't I?"''
{{vatable|color={{fighting color}}|bordercolor={{fighting color light}}
|ja=遠藤綾 ''Aya Endō''
|en=[[Rachael Lillis]]
|cs=Klára Šumanová
|fi=Jenni Sivonen
|pl=Agnieszka Maliszewska
|es_la=Marianna Santiago
|es_eu=Ana Esther Alborg
|fr_eu=Elisabeth Guinand
|pt_br=Lene Bastos
|pt_eu=Isabel Queirós}}


When defeated<br>
==In the manga==
''"I shall admit defeat... You are much too strong."''
===In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga===
[[File:Maylene Wake Adventures.png|thumb|right|Maylene and her Riolu and Crasher Wake with his Floatzel]]
Maylene is first seen training with her two Pokémon, Meditite and Riolu where she overhears a trio of children planning to challenge her Gym. While jogging around the city she almost gets hit by [[Chimler]]'s Ember (when the trio was testing {{adv|Platinum}}'s newly-earned Zoom Lens). Due to a misunderstanding she assumes that Platinum was one of the kids who planned to challenge her, she then challenges Platinum to a match, adding that Platinum must use Monferno against her. She later battles Platinum in the Veilstone Gym, but is defeated when Platinum uses her skills at playing the slots to help Monferno defeat her Riolu.  


After being defeated<br>
She later appears in [[Snowpoint City]], jogging in the cold where Platinum spots her and asks her to take her to the Snowpoint Gym Leader, Candice. She watches the Gym battle between Candice and Platinum and later, along with Candice, joins Platinum on her quest to stop Team Galactic from blowing up [[Lake Acuity]] and capturing the legendary {{p|Uxie}}. Later, at Lake Acuity they are confronted by Team Galactic Commander, Jupiter and despite putting up a good fight, are defeated by her powerful Pokémon and are unable to prevent Uxie from being captured. After being healed they decided to get some training in order to defeat her, Candice calls fellow Gym Leader Byron who then calls and asks Volkner to train them. After some difficulty with their new tutor, they finish their training with him and later at the Spear Pillar, she and Candice fight and defeat Jupiter along with the other Galactic Commanders. She and the other Gym Leaders later fight Team Galactic Leader Cyrus in order to break the Red Chain controlling the legendary Dialga and Palkia and after a tough battle, they are able to break the Chain. However, it turns out the one they broke was the second artificial one that he created.
''"...OK. You win. That was a tough loss. I learned a lot from it. Please, accept this Gym Badge."''


''"Gee, I'm hungry... Oh, sorry, it's nothing. I didn't say anything. <name>, I can't explain what it means to be strong. I don't know how much effort goes into being strong... But being with Pokémon lets us keep making the effort, doesn't it?"''
Later, the Gym Leaders are found unconscious lying in a pile of rubble by Platinum and [[Cynthia]]. After helping them out, Maylene, Candice, and [[Gardenia]] wake up and give Platinum a {{p|Pachirisu}}, a {{TP|Platinum|Froslass}}, and a {{p|Cherrim}}, respectively. Just after, a stray attack fired from the battle between Diamond and Pearl against Dialga and Palkia knocks them unconscious and melts the Poké Balls, preventing Platinum from using her newly gained team members. Later, when the clash between Dialga and Palkia creates a black hole in the sky, Maylene and the other Gym Leaders are nearly sucked into it before being saved by Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. After Cyrus's defeat, Maylene, the other Gym Leaders, and Cyrus are carried by the Sinnoh Pokédex holders so they can be taken to the hospital to heal their injuries.


==In the manga==
It is heavily implied that due to her father's gambling habit, Maylene is actually living in poverty as seen when she is jealous of Platinum's wealth and the fact that her father wears shabby clothing along with that every time he appears, his stomach is seen growling. This was revealed to be a fact when she gave Platinum her Pachirisu.
===[[Pokémon Special]]===
Maylene is seen training with her two Pokémon. She almost gets hit by Pearl's Monferno's Ember (when the trio was testing Berlitz's newly-earned Zoom Lens) while she was jogging around the city. She challenges Berlitz to a match, adding that Berlitz must use Monferno against her.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
Maylene owns these Pokémon:
This listing is for Maylene's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=200px cellspacing="0"
{{TrainerPoké
|-
|trainer=Maylene
| align=center | [[Image:447.png]]<br>{{p|Riolu}}
|gender=male
| align=center | [[Image:307.png]]<br>{{p|Meditite}}
|pkmn=Riolu
|}
|type1=Fighting
|img=Maylene Riolu Adventures.png
|epnum=PS356
|epname=Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu I
|desc={{p|Riolu}} is Maylene's strongest Pokémon and her main battler. She uses him in her battle against Platinum and manages to defeat her Chatot but is defeated by Platinum applying her Slots skills to her Monferno. It was later used in her first battle against Jupiter but was eventually defeated by her powerful Pokémon. It was used against the Galactic Commander one last time where it defeated her Tangrowth with an Aura Sphere and Ice Shard combination with Candice's Abomasnow.
 
Riolu's known moves are {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Drain Punch}}, {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, {{m|Rock Smash}}, and {{m|Aura Sphere}}{{tt|*|Riolu cannot learn this move naturally}}, and his Ability is {{a|Inner Focus}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Maylene
|pkmn=Meditite
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Psychic
|gender=female
|img=Maylene Meditite Adventures.png
|epnum=PS356
|epname=Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu I
|desc={{p|Meditite}} is one of Maylene's strongest fighters. She was used in her Gym battle against Platinum but was defeated by her Chatot's {{m|Mirror Move}}. She was later used against Jupiter at the [[Acuity Lakefront]] but was defeated by her powerful Pokémon. She was later used against the Galactic Commander once again and later to break the Red Chain on the Spear Pillar.
 
Meditite's known moves are {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Power Swap}}, and {{m|Rock Tomb}}, and her Ability is {{a|Pure Power}}.}}


===[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!|Pokémon DP]]===
===In the [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] manga===
Maylene has a brief cameo in [[DPA07|chapter 7]] in volume 2, later in the volume she is seen complaining about only appearing in one panel.
[[File:Maylene DPA.png|thumb|200px|Maylene in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]
Maylene has a brief cameo in ''[[DPA07|Dialga's Secret Keys!!]]'' where she battled Hareta and gave him the {{Badge|Cobble}} after her Machoke got defeated by {{TP|Hareta|Piplup}}. At the end of the chapter, she is seen complaining about only appearing in one panel. Later, she was called in by [[Byron]] to go to Lake Valor in order to help Hareta take out Team Galactic.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=200px cellspacing="0"
{{TrainerPoké
|-
|trainer=Maylene
| align=center | [[Image:067.png]]<br>{{p|Machoke}}
|width=74
| align=center | [[Image:448.png]]<br>{{p|Lucario}}
|pkmn=Machoke
|}
|type1=Fighting
|img=Maylene Machoke DPA.png
|epnum=DPA07
|epname=Dialga's Secret Keys!!
|desc=Maylene sent out {{p|Machoke}} to take on [[Hareta's Piplup]] where it was only seen getting beaten.
 
None of Machoke's moves are known.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Maylene
|width=74
|pkmn=Lucario
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|img=Maylene Lucario DPA.png
|img_size=150px
|epnum=DPA11
|epname=The Legendary Pokémon Captured
|desc=Maylene sent out {{p|Lucario}} to take on Team Galactic after Byron called her in along with the other Gym Leaders.}}
 
===In the Pocket Monsters DP manga===
Maylene makes an appearance in a flashback in [[PMDP07]] of the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters DP|Kosaku Anakubo}} manga.
 
==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Maylene or her Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
 
{{cardlist/header|Maylene's Pokémon|Fighting|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Lucario GL (Rising Rivals 8)|Lucario]] {{SP|GL}}|type=Fighting|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=8/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=053/090}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Machamp GL (Rising Rivals 46)|Machamp]] {{SP|GL}}|type=Fighting|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=46/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=048/090}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fighting}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Maylene is the only Sinnoh Gym Leader in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} to not appear outside her gym at least once in the game. She makes an appearance outside of her Gym in {{game|Platinum}}, however, when the player reaches {{rt|217}} and at the Pokémon Center in [[Snowpoint City]] (before beating Candice).  
* Maylene is the only Sinnoh Gym Leader in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} to not appear outside her Gym at least once in the game. She makes several appearances outside of her Gym in {{game|Platinum}}, however, when the player reaches {{rt|217|Sinnoh}}, at the Pokémon Center in [[Snowpoint City]] before beating Candice, and at the [[Battleground]].
* Maylene's Japanese name is shared with that of one of the [[Kimono Girl]]s of [[Ecruteak City]].
** She also appears in Celadon City in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* Maylene is one of the youngest Gym Leaders in Sinnoh. However, the youngest [[Gym Leaders]] in the Pokémon world seem to hail from [[Hoenn]], being the twins from [[Mossdeep City]], [[Tate and Liza]].
* Maylene's Japanese name is shared with that of one of the [[Kimono Girl]]s of [[Ecruteak City]]. That Kimono Girl's name was changed to ''Komomo'' in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, possibly to avoid it conflicting with Maylene's Japanese name, as Maylene herself appears in those games.
* With the release of Pokémon Platinum, the order of three Gym battles in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl are now shifted: instead of being third, Maylene is now fourth in the line-up. Had {{Ash}} fought [[Fantina]] previous to Maylene, he would have inadvertently gone out of order compared to the Diamond and Pearl line-up, but in order for the Platinum line-up. Ash battled the three shifted Gym Leaders in the order designated by Diamond and Pearl, as Platinum was not released until after Ash fought [[Crasher Wake]], but before Fantina.
* With the release of Pokémon Platinum, the order of three Gym battles in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl are now shifted: instead of being third, Maylene is now fourth in the lineup.
* Maylene is the second Gym Leader to be voiced by [[Rachael Lillis]] in the English dub.
* Maylene is also the only Gym Leader in Sinnoh to have more Pokémon of the opposite gender than of the same gender as her; in the Veilstone Gym, two out of her three Pokémon are male, while at the Battleground, three out of five are.
* Maylene is the only Sinnoh Gym Leader to have her main Pokémon be the same gender as her.
* Of all of the Trainers that can be fought at the [[Battleground]], Maylene has the strongest Pokémon of any of them. Her Lucario, at level 66, is one level stronger than the rest of the Trainers' strongest Pokémon, as all of the rest are at Lv. 65.  
* She is also the only Gym Leader in Sinnoh to have more Pokémon of the opposite gender of her; in the Veilstone Gym, two out of her three Pokémon are male, while at the Match Place, three out of five are.
** However, Maylene compensates for this, since her strongest Pokémon doesn't hold a [[Sitrus Berry]] unlike the other trainers at the Battleground.
* In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, her {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are the same levels that Pastoria Gym Leader [[Crasher Wake]]'s Pokémon are.  
** This is most likely due to the fact that the player can choose to visit Veilstone or Pastoria simultaneously without affecting the progression of the storyline, meaning Wake and Maylene could be battled in either order.
* Maylene's Meditite in [[Pokémon Adventures]] knows {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Power Swap}}, and {{m|Psycho Cut}}. These moves are impossible to have at the same time in the games.


===Names===
==Names==
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|スモモ   (''Sumomo'')
|スモモ ''Sumomo''
|Possibly taken from 相撲 (sumō). Can also mean ''plum''
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|Maylene
|Maylene
|Sounds like ''melee''.
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|Mélina
|Mélina
|From ''mêlée'', brawl.
|From ''mêlée'', brawl.
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|German
|Hilda
|Hilda
|From the germanic root ''hildjo'', battle.
|From the Germanic root ''hildjo'', battle.
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
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|Italian
|Marzia
|Marzia
|From ''marziale'', martial.
|From ''marziale'', martial.
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|Brega
|Brega
|From ''bregar'', to fight.
|From ''bregar'', to fight.
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|Мейлин ''Meilin''
|Transcription of English name
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|Korean
|Korean
|자두 (''Jadu'')
|자두 ''Jadu''
|Means ''plum'' (Direct translation of ''Sumomo''.)
|Means ''plum'' (Direct translation of ''Sumomo''.)
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|阿李 ''Ā Lǐ''
|From 李 ''sumomo''. Refers to ''plum''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
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| Sumomo
| Transliteration of her Japanese name
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==References==
* Pokémon.com [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-11/episode-14-lost-leader-strategy/ Lost Leader Strategy!]
* Pokémon.com [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-11/episode-15-crossing-the-battle-line/ Crossing the Battle Line!]
* Pokémon.com [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-11/episode-16-a-triple-fighting-chance/ A Triple Fighting Chance!]
* Pokémon.com [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-11/episode-17-enter-galactic/ Enter Galactic!]


==External links==
==Related articles==
*[[Serebii.net]] [http://www.serebii.net/diamondpearl/gymleaders.shtml Sinnoh Leaders Page]
* [[a:Category:Maylene|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]


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Maylene
スモモ Sumomo
"The Barefoot, Fighting Genius!"
Diamond Pearl Maylene.png
Art from Diamond and Pearl
Gender Female
Eye color Pink
Hair color Pink
Hometown Veilstone City
Region Sinnoh
Relatives Unnamed father (man at Game Corner)
Trainer class Gym LeaderDPPt
Pokémon TrainerB2W2
Generation IV, V
Games Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black 2 and White 2
Leader of Veilstone Gym
Badge Cobble Badge
Specializes in Fighting types
Anime debut Lost Leader Strategy!
English voice actor Rachael Lillis
Japanese voice actor Aya Endō

Maylene (Japanese: スモモ Sumomo) is the Gym Leader of Veilstone City's Gym, known officially as the Veilstone Gym. She hands out the Cobble Badge to Trainers who defeat her. She specializes in Fighting-type Pokémon.

In the games

Maylene uses Fighting-type Pokémon in her battles. Trainers who defeat her receive the Cobble Badge, TM60 (Drain Punch), and are able to use Fly outside of battle. In addition, if she is the fourth Gym Leader defeated, all Pokémon up to level 50 will obey their Trainer. Maylene is considered a cute little girl, but adults in the town respect her for her power. Maylene's father gambles at the Veilstone Game Corner. Maylene apparently does not know her own strength, as she is unsure of how she got to be Gym Leader, and seems rather confused by the whole thing.

Later, in Platinum, the player encounters her upon entering Route 217 where she is apparently training by walking to Snowpoint City. She does not use Fly—even if she can—so she can train herself. She is also used to the cold, even if she is lightly dressed and barefoot. In Snowpoint's Pokémon Center, she says that she admires Candice for being so studious and that she will see her later. In the post-game, she can appear at the Battleground, where she and the other Sinnoh Gym Leaders and Trainers can be battled again. After battling her here, she mentions that she believes that being barefoot is healthier than wearing footwear, pointing out that Pokémon go barefoot.

Maylene appears in HeartGold and SoulSilver in Celadon City's restaurant, having entered what appears to be an eating contest; piles of empty bowls surround her, amazing her onlookers. In addition, she will occasionally participate in the Pokéathlon's Supreme Cup in the Power Course with her Lucario, Meditite, and Machoke.

Maylene seems to like to eat a lot, saying how it is so great that she can eat all she wants in both the Battleground and Celadon City's restaurant, and is apparently able to eat many bowls in one sitting.

Pokémon

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl



Pokémon Platinum

Gym battle



Rematch



Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Pokéathlon
Maylene IV OD.png  Power  Course
Supreme Cup
448OD.png Lucario
 Power 
307OD.png Meditite
 Power 
067OD.png Machoke
 Power 


Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

Maylene uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles. She will always lead with her signature Pokémon, Lucario.

Sinnoh Leaders Tournament



Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament



Quotes

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

Veilstone Gym
  • Before battle
"Hello. I'm pleased to meet you. I'm Maylene, and I'm the Gym Leader. I don't really know what it means to be strong, or how I got to be the Gym Leader. But I will do the best I can as the Gym Leader. I take battling very seriously. Whenever you're ready!"
  • After the opponent sends out their last Pokémon
"Oh! But this isn't the end, my friend!"
  • When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health
"I'm in a bit of a bind, aren't I?"
  • Upon being defeated
"I shall admit defeat... You are much too strong."
  • After being defeated
"...OK. You win. That was a tough loss. I learned a lot from it. Please, accept this Gym Badge."
"Um... I should explain about that Badge. If you have that official Pokémon League Badge, you can use the hidden move Fly outside of battle. Oh, and please take this as well."
"That TM60 contains the move Drain Punch. Um... That move inflicts damage, and it robs the target's HP."
  • If talked to again
"Gee, I'm hungry... Oh, sorry, it's nothing. I didn't say anything. <Player>, I can't explain what it means to be strong. I don't know how much effort goes into being strong... But being with Pokémon lets us keep making the effort, doesn't it?"
Route 217Pt
"Oh, <player>!"
"Um, are you maybe on your way to Snowpoint City? That's where I'm going, too. If I use Fly, I can get there instantly, but I'm walking for my training. I have no problem with this. I'm used to the cold because I go barefoot and lightly dressed. ...Achoo! Oh, that was nothing. Really, I'm not cold at all. I'll be going now. Please take care!"
Snowpoint CityPt
  • Before defeating Candice
"Brrr... Oh, hi, <player>! Are you taking the Gym challenge now? I'm hoping to see Candice soon, but I'm staying put until I warm up again first. Oh, you should know that Candice is a user of Ice-type Pokémon. I really admire Candice. She's so studious. She wanted to practice against me to learn about the Fighting type. It's because the Ice type matches up badly against the Fighting type."
  • After defeating Candice
"Oh! That's the Icicle Badge! You must have beaten Candice. With that Badge, aren't you allowed to use the hidden move Rock Climb? Rock Climb can be learned by Rock-type or Fighting-type Pokémon, I think."
Resort AreaPt
"...Um, your Villa... Would it be OK if I took a look around?"
Yes: "Oh, thank you."
No: "Oh... It makes me a little sad..."
VillaPt
  • Any of the following
"<Player>, please hear how my training is going. Thanks to my training, it doesn't feel so cold to be in deep snow! Well, just a little..."
"<Player>, please hear how my training is going. Thanks to my training, my handwriting has improved tenfold! ...Yes. It has absolutely nothing to do with how strong I am as a Gym Leader."
"<Player>, please hear how my training is going. Thanks to my training, I can tell how strong my opponent is beforehand. Oh, yes, <player>, you're ridiculously tough."
"<Player>, please hear how my training is going. Thanks to my training, I'm beginning to understand the feelings of Pokémon. It lets me choose moves with much more confidence!"
"<Player>, please hear how my training is going. Lately, my father has been overseeing my training! Well, only when he wins at the Game Corner, but... I'm still delighted he does this with me!"
  • When Candice is at the Villa
"What makes a Gym Leader a good one?"
"...You know those Accessories for Pokémon? Would it be funny if someone were to wear those?"
"...! Th-thank you so much!"
"...Candice?"
"Oh, sorry, it's nothing! I didn't say anything!"
"Candice, what does it mean to be strong?"
"Yes, please!"
"...This is delicious!"
"Yes, please."
Battleground

Scenario 1

  • Before battle
"I think it's OK if I were to keep losing to the same Trainer. Battling that person tells me how much my Pokémon and I have changed. That's why I would like to challenge you for a rematch now, <player>."
Yes: "OK! Rei! Oh, that's my bow before a match. <Player>, I'm throwing everything I have at you!"
No: "Sigh... I braced myself for a battle. This is a little deflating..."
If talked to again after the player answered "No": "Yes, what is it, <player>? Would you maybe like a battle?"
  • When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health
"This is like back at the Gym, isn't it? I'm in a bit of a bind, aren't I?"
  • Upon being defeated
"I'm forced to admit defeat again... You are much too strong."
  • After being defeated
"I love visiting here. Buck's grandpa cooks for us, and it's all delicious. That's not all! We can eat all we want. Isn't that amazing, <player>?"

Scenario 2

  • Before battle
"Being together with Pokémon gave me the strength to keep going. Please, <player>, accept my challenge!"
Yes: "OK, here we come, <player>!"
No: "OK! Got it! We'll train much harder so we can battle with you, <player>!"
If talked to again after the player answered "No": "<Player>! I know I'm being a pest, but please, accept our challenge!"
  • When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health
"This is like back at the Gym, isn't it? I'm in a bit of a bind, aren't I?"
  • Upon being defeated
"I'm forced to admit defeat again... You are much too strong."
  • After being defeated
"Hello, <player>! I've heard that it's more healthy to go barefoot. Come to think of it, the Pokémon are all barefooted."

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Celadon City
"Munch munch munch... The eatathon contest! I never dreamed of such a wonderful thing. After a strict diet during training, I can eat like a HIPPOWDON. The winner eats for free, too. That's just a dream come true!"

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament
  • Before battle (first round)
"I'm pleased to meet you. Whenever you're ready!"
  • Before battle (second round)
"Nice to see you again. I will do the best I can as a Trainer. I take battling very seriously. Whenever you're ready!"
  • Before battle (final round)
"Nice to see you again. I don't really know what it means to be strong. But I will do the best I can as a Trainer. I take battling very seriously. Whenever you're ready!"
  • Upon being defeated
"I shall admit defeat... You are much too strong."
  • If the player is defeated
"Thank you very much. I learned a lot from it."
  • After battle (if the player won)
"I can't explain what it means to be strong. I don't know how much effort goes into being strong... But being with Pokémon lets us keep making the effort, doesn't it?"
  • After battle (if the player lost)
"Learn from your foe by winning, and learn from your foe by losing, too... Everything is an experience... Yes. Pokémon made me realize that.... That is how I feel."
  • In the lobby (after the tournament)
"Looking at the way you battle, I learned something! You like your Pokémon! I think it's wonderful!"

Sprites

Spr DP Maylene.png

Spr Pt Maylene.png

Spr B2W2 Maylene.png VSMaylene.png
Sprite from
Diamond and Pearl
Sprite from
Platinum
Sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
VS sprite from
Platinum
Maylene IV OD.png Maylene OD.png File:Badge Case Maylene.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation IV
Overworld sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2
Sprite from the Badge Case

In the anime

Maylene in the anime

Prior to assuming the role of Veilstone City's Gym Leader, Maylene and Lucario were regarded as formidable opponents and well-known in the Veilstone area. Her promotion to Gym Leader was welcomed by the city, but the pressure and expectations led Maylene to become increasingly distracted.

Maylene debuted in Lost Leader Strategy!, where it was revealed that she had been challenged by Paul to a Gym battle prior to the episode's events. Paul's Pokémon had a type advantage over Maylene's Fighting-type team, and this, coupled with the fact that Maylene was feeling out of sync with her Pokémon, resulted in an embarrassing match in which she failed to knock out a single one of his Pokémon. After being defeated, Maylene awarded Paul with the Cobble Badge, and Paul noted that she was the weakest Gym Leader he had ever battled. As a result, Maylene lost confidence in herself as a Gym Leader, a position that she had only held for six months. Paul's rude remarks, combined with how badly Maylene performed during the battle, caused her Lucario and most of her Gym assistants to lose faith in her. When Ash challenged her, she declined, much to the annoyance of Lucario.

Maylene and Dawn

Although Maylene was feeling very sad and discouraged, she discovered a friend in Dawn, who at the time was going through a difficult period on her journey following her losses in the Performance Stage of both the Hearthome and Solaceon Pokémon Contests. The two confided in one another and shared their experiences and insecurities, and while doing that, Dawn had the idea of challenging Maylene to a battle to help her regain her confidence. Maylene agreed to have a Gym battle with her, which took place in Crossing the Battle Line!.

During their battle, Maylene warned her Pokémon to be careful because Dawn's Contest Battle tactics could distract them. Both Maylene and Dawn took the match seriously, and their efforts were noted by Ash, Brock, Reggie, and Connally. Eventually, after a fierce battle, Maylene managed to defeat Dawn, regaining trust in her skills as a Gym Leader. Afterwards, Maylene accepted Ash's challenge, and they faced off in A Triple Fighting Chance!. Although the hard-fought battle resulted in a tie, Maylene considered Ash to have battled well enough and she awarded him the Cobble Badge.

Maylene appeared again in Enter Galactic!, where she helped Ash and his friends stop Team Galactic from stealing the Veilstone City Meteorites. The following day, she and Reggie said goodbye to Ash and his friends as they left for Pastoria City.

She also made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Character

Maylene is kind and sincere. Her doubts in her abilities are not unusual for a new Gym Leader, as seen with Lavaridge Gym's Flannery and Misty of the Cerulean Gym. Even so, she is held in high esteem by Veilstone City and regarded as a "warrior" for her confident spirit.

Maylene's athletic skills were showcased in her debut, where she was shown to be able to hit her Lucario's Aura Sphere attacks away. Her concentration helps her to remain focused and confident in battle, so she spends much of her time meditating. Maylene also mimics her Pokémon's movements during a match to be in sync with them. In battle, Maylene has her Pokémon use offense attacks like Brick Break and Bone Rush as the perfect defense against her opponent's tactics. She also uses Meditite's Confusion and Luacario's Force Palm to inflict status conditions that leave her opponent vulnerable to a fury of direct hits.

Pokémon


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

Maylene's Lucario
Lucario
Main article: Maylene's Lucario

Lucario first appeared alongside Maylene training during Lost Leader Strategy! where it was unhappy with Maylene due to her depression from losing against Paul and, as a result, their bond was extremely strained. However, after defeating Dawn's Ambipom and Piplup, Lucario and Maylene were soon back in sync with each other which helped it to defeat Staravia and Chimchar and force Ash's Buizel to a draw during the Gym battle against Ash.

Lucario was later used to help protect Veilstone City's famous meteorites from being stolen by Saturn during Enter Galactic!.

Debut Lost Leader Strategy!
Voice actors
Japanese Daisuke Sakaguchi
English Bill Rogers
Maylene's Meditite
Meditite
Meditite first appeared in a flashback in Lost Leader Strategy! where it was used in Maylene's battle against Paul. As Maylene was out of sync with Meditite, it was easily defeated by Honchkrow.

Its first full appearance was during Maylene's Gym battle against Dawn in Crossing the Battle Line!. Unlike the battle against Paul, in this battle Meditite was used to its full potential, being able to defeat Buneary before being knocked out by Ambipom's Double Hit.

It was next used in the Gym battle against Ash, where it was able to confuse both Staravia and Chimchar but was unable to defeat them. It eventually fell to Staravia's newly learned Brave Bird.

Meditite's known moves are Detect, Drain Punch, Confusion, and Meditate.

Debut Lost Leader Strategy!
Voice actors
Japanese Chinami Nishimura
English Kayzie Rogers
Maylene's Machoke
Machoke
Machoke first appeared in Lost Leader Strategy! during the flashback of Maylene's Gym battle against Paul. It was called upon second to battle Honchkrow but it was quickly knocked out by Sky Attack. It was not used during the Gym battle against Dawn.

It was the first Pokémon used by Maylene during her Gym battle against Ash, where it put up a strong defense against his Staravia despite the type disadvantage. Despite this however Machoke was still defeated by the Starling Pokémon's combination of Quick Attack and Aerial Ace.

Machoke's known moves are Dynamic Punch, Brick Break, Cross Chop, and Seismic Toss.

Debut Lost Leader Strategy!
Voice actors
Japanese
English Tom Wayland

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 遠藤綾 Aya Endō
English Rachael Lillis
Czech Klára Šumanová
Finnish Jenni Sivonen
European French Elisabeth Guinand
Polish Agnieszka Maliszewska
Portuguese Brazil Lene Bastos
Portugal Isabel Queirós
Spanish Latin America Marianna Santiago
Spain Ana Esther Alborg


In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Maylene and her Riolu and Crasher Wake with his Floatzel

Maylene is first seen training with her two Pokémon, Meditite and Riolu where she overhears a trio of children planning to challenge her Gym. While jogging around the city she almost gets hit by Chimler's Ember (when the trio was testing Platinum's newly-earned Zoom Lens). Due to a misunderstanding she assumes that Platinum was one of the kids who planned to challenge her, she then challenges Platinum to a match, adding that Platinum must use Monferno against her. She later battles Platinum in the Veilstone Gym, but is defeated when Platinum uses her skills at playing the slots to help Monferno defeat her Riolu.

She later appears in Snowpoint City, jogging in the cold where Platinum spots her and asks her to take her to the Snowpoint Gym Leader, Candice. She watches the Gym battle between Candice and Platinum and later, along with Candice, joins Platinum on her quest to stop Team Galactic from blowing up Lake Acuity and capturing the legendary Uxie. Later, at Lake Acuity they are confronted by Team Galactic Commander, Jupiter and despite putting up a good fight, are defeated by her powerful Pokémon and are unable to prevent Uxie from being captured. After being healed they decided to get some training in order to defeat her, Candice calls fellow Gym Leader Byron who then calls and asks Volkner to train them. After some difficulty with their new tutor, they finish their training with him and later at the Spear Pillar, she and Candice fight and defeat Jupiter along with the other Galactic Commanders. She and the other Gym Leaders later fight Team Galactic Leader Cyrus in order to break the Red Chain controlling the legendary Dialga and Palkia and after a tough battle, they are able to break the Chain. However, it turns out the one they broke was the second artificial one that he created.

Later, the Gym Leaders are found unconscious lying in a pile of rubble by Platinum and Cynthia. After helping them out, Maylene, Candice, and Gardenia wake up and give Platinum a Pachirisu, a Froslass, and a Cherrim, respectively. Just after, a stray attack fired from the battle between Diamond and Pearl against Dialga and Palkia knocks them unconscious and melts the Poké Balls, preventing Platinum from using her newly gained team members. Later, when the clash between Dialga and Palkia creates a black hole in the sky, Maylene and the other Gym Leaders are nearly sucked into it before being saved by Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. After Cyrus's defeat, Maylene, the other Gym Leaders, and Cyrus are carried by the Sinnoh Pokédex holders so they can be taken to the hospital to heal their injuries.

It is heavily implied that due to her father's gambling habit, Maylene is actually living in poverty as seen when she is jealous of Platinum's wealth and the fact that her father wears shabby clothing along with that every time he appears, his stomach is seen growling. This was revealed to be a fact when she gave Platinum her Pachirisu.

Pokémon

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

Maylene's Riolu
Riolu
Riolu is Maylene's strongest Pokémon and her main battler. She uses him in her battle against Platinum and manages to defeat her Chatot but is defeated by Platinum applying her Slots skills to her Monferno. It was later used in her first battle against Jupiter but was eventually defeated by her powerful Pokémon. It was used against the Galactic Commander one last time where it defeated her Tangrowth with an Aura Sphere and Ice Shard combination with Candice's Abomasnow.

Riolu's known moves are Force Palm, Drain Punch, Vacuum Wave, Rock Smash, and Aura Sphere*, and his Ability is Inner Focus.

Debut Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu I
Maylene's Meditite
Meditite
Meditite is one of Maylene's strongest fighters. She was used in her Gym battle against Platinum but was defeated by her Chatot's Mirror Move. She was later used against Jupiter at the Acuity Lakefront but was defeated by her powerful Pokémon. She was later used against the Galactic Commander once again and later to break the Red Chain on the Spear Pillar.

Meditite's known moves are Bullet Punch, Psycho Cut, Power Swap, and Rock Tomb, and her Ability is Pure Power.

Debut Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu I

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Maylene in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Maylene has a brief cameo in Dialga's Secret Keys!! where she battled Hareta and gave him the Cobble Badge after her Machoke got defeated by Piplup. At the end of the chapter, she is seen complaining about only appearing in one panel. Later, she was called in by Byron to go to Lake Valor in order to help Hareta take out Team Galactic.

Pokémon

Maylene's Machoke
Machoke
Maylene sent out Machoke to take on Hareta's Piplup where it was only seen getting beaten.

None of Machoke's moves are known.

Debut Dialga's Secret Keys!!
Maylene's Lucario
Lucario
Main article: Maylene's Lucario

Maylene sent out Lucario to take on Team Galactic after Byron called her in along with the other Gym Leaders.

Debut The Legendary Pokémon Captured

In the Pocket Monsters DP manga

Maylene makes an appearance in a flashback in PMDP07 of the Pocket Monsters DP manga.

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Maylene or her Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Maylene's Pokémon
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Lucario Pokémon GL Fighting Rising Rivals Rare Holo 8/111 Bonds to the End of Time Rare Holo 053/090
Machamp Pokémon GL Fighting Rising Rivals Uncommon 46/111 Bonds to the End of Time Uncommon 048/090
 


Trivia

  • Maylene is the only Sinnoh Gym Leader in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl to not appear outside her Gym at least once in the game. She makes several appearances outside of her Gym in Pokémon Platinum, however, when the player reaches Route 217, at the Pokémon Center in Snowpoint City before beating Candice, and at the Battleground.
  • Maylene's Japanese name is shared with that of one of the Kimono Girls of Ecruteak City. That Kimono Girl's name was changed to Komomo in HeartGold and SoulSilver, possibly to avoid it conflicting with Maylene's Japanese name, as Maylene herself appears in those games.
  • With the release of Pokémon Platinum, the order of three Gym battles in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl are now shifted: instead of being third, Maylene is now fourth in the lineup.
  • Maylene is also the only Gym Leader in Sinnoh to have more Pokémon of the opposite gender than of the same gender as her; in the Veilstone Gym, two out of her three Pokémon are male, while at the Battleground, three out of five are.
  • Of all of the Trainers that can be fought at the Battleground, Maylene has the strongest Pokémon of any of them. Her Lucario, at level 66, is one level stronger than the rest of the Trainers' strongest Pokémon, as all of the rest are at Lv. 65.
    • However, Maylene compensates for this, since her strongest Pokémon doesn't hold a Sitrus Berry unlike the other trainers at the Battleground.
  • In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, her Pokémon are the same levels that Pastoria Gym Leader Crasher Wake's Pokémon are.
    • This is most likely due to the fact that the player can choose to visit Veilstone or Pastoria simultaneously without affecting the progression of the storyline, meaning Wake and Maylene could be battled in either order.
  • Maylene's Meditite in Pokémon Adventures knows Bullet Punch, Power Swap, and Psycho Cut. These moves are impossible to have at the same time in the games.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese スモモ Sumomo The Japanese name for the Japanese plum. A reference to sumo wrestling.
English Maylene Sounds like melee. May also derive from the phrase, "a lean, mean fighting machine."
French Mélina From mêlée, brawl.
German Hilda From the Germanic root hildjo, battle.
Italian Marzia From marziale, martial.
Spanish Brega From bregar, to fight.
Russian Мейлин Meilin Transcription of English name
Korean 자두 Jadu Means plum (Direct translation of Sumomo.)
Chinese (Mandarin) 阿李 Ā Lǐ From 李 sumomo. Refers to plum.
Vietnamese Sumomo Transliteration of her Japanese name


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