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|sloganline=The Barefoot, Fighting Genius!
|sloganline=The Barefoot Fighting Genius!
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|image=Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Maylene.png
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|caption=Art from {{2v2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl}}
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|hometown=[[Veilstone City]]
|hometown=[[Veilstone City]]
|region=[[Sinnoh]]
|region=[[Sinnoh]]
|relatives=Unnamed father (man at [[Veilstone Game Corner|Game Corner]])
|relatives=Unnamed father <br>(man at [[Veilstone Game Corner|Game Corner]])
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|trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/8|BDSP}}<br>[[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
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|games=[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}},<br> [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]],<br> {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}<br>{{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|leader=yes
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|enva=[[Rachael Lillis]]
|enva=[[Rachael Lillis]]
|java=[[Aya Endō]]
|java=[[Aya Endō]]
|gameanim=yes
|envagame=Erica Lindbeck<ref name="Erica Lindbeck">[https://twitter.com/ericalindbeck/status/1167223979163078656 Erica Lindbeck on Twitter]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|javagame=Akiha Matsui<ref name="Akiha Matsui">[https://twitter.com/akiha0915/status/1167075842515595267 Akiha Matsui on Twitter] (Japanese)</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|pv=yes<!--cameo-->
|pvnum=GOTCHA!
|pvname=GOTCHA!
}}
}}
'''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}}.
'''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 games==
==In the core series games==
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 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.


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.
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 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.
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.
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|type1=Fighting|type2=Psychic
|ability=Pure Power
|ability=Pure Power
|move1=Drain Punch|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Drain Punch
|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Confusion|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move2=Confusion|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Fake Out|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Fake Out|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
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|color={{fighting color}}
|color={{fighting color}}
|headcolor={{fighting color light}}
|headcolor={{fighting color light}}
|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}  
|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Maylene.png
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Maylene.png
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
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|color={{fighting color}}
|color={{fighting color}}
|headcolor={{fighting color light}}
|headcolor={{fighting color light}}
|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}  
|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
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{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===Quotes===
===={{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}====
===={{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}====
=====Gym battle=====
;[[Veilstone Gym]]
{{Party/Single
* Before battle
|color={{fighting color}}
:''"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!"''
|headcolor={{fighting color light}}
|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
|sprite=VSMaylene BDSP.png|size=90px
|prize={{Pdollar}}3,840
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Maylene
|game=BDSP
|location=Veilstone Gym
|pokemon=3
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=307
|pokemon=Meditite
|gender=female
|level=27
|type1=Fighting|type2=Psychic
|ability=Pure Power
|held=Light Clay
|move1=Drain Punch|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Light Screen|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Flash|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Bulk Up|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Status
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=067
|pokemon=Machoke
|gender=male
|level=27
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Guts
|held=Expert Belt
|move1=Low Sweep|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Knock Off|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Tomb|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bulldoze|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=448
|pokemon=Lucario
|gender=male
|level=30
|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel
|ability=Steadfast
|held=Big Root
|move1=Drain Punch|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Screech|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Metal Claw|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bulk Up|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Status
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


* After the opponent sends out their last Pokémon
=====[[Rematch]]=====
:''"Oh! But this isn't the end, my friend!"''
{{Party/Single
|color={{fighting color}}
|headcolor={{fighting color light}}
|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
|sprite=VSMaylene BDSP.png|size=90px
|prize={{Pdollar}}9,176
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Maylene
|game=BDSP
|location=Veilstone Gym
|pokemon=6
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=237
|pokemon=Hitmontop
|gender=male
|level=64
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Intimidate
|held=Expert Belt
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Sucker Punch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=286
|pokemon=Breloom
|gender=female
|level=66
|type1=Grass|type2=Fighting
|ability=Technician
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Bullet Seed|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Mach Punch|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Tomb|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Force Palm|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=214
|pokemon=Heracross
|gender=female
|level=68
|type1=Bug|type2=Fighting
|ability=Guts
|held=Flame Orb
|move1=Megahorn|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Close Combat|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Facade|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical
}}
{{Party/Div|color={{fighting color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=392
|pokemon=Infernape
|gender=male
|level=70
|type1=Fire|type2=Fighting
|ability=Blaze
|held=White Herb
|move1=Flare Blitz|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Close Combat|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Acrobatics|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Overheat|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=308
|pokemon=Medicham
|gender=female
|level=72
|type1=Fighting|type2=Psychic
|ability=Pure Power
|held=Choice Band
|move1=High Jump Kick|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Zen Headbutt|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fire Punch|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Thunder Punch|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=448
|pokemon=Lucario
|gender=male
|level=74
|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel
|ability=Justified
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Aura Sphere|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flash Cannon|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Special
|move3=Water Pulse|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
|move4=Vacuum Wave|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Special
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


* When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health
=====Battle Tower=====
:''"I'm in a bit of a bind, aren't I?"''
======Master Class Single Battles (Rank 3)======
{{Party/Single|
|color={{fighting color}}
|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
|headcolor={{fighting color light}}
|sprite=VSMaylene 2 BDSP.png|size=90px
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Maylene
|game=BDSP
|prize=12 {{color2|000000|Battle Point|BP}}
|location=Battle Tower (Sinnoh)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Lop/facility8/head|{{fighting color light}}|{{fighting color}}|{{fighting color}}}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team A
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|286|Breloom|Technician|Focus Sash|Spore|Grass|Mach Punch|Fighting|Bullet Seed|Grass|Rock Tomb|Rock|136|182|100|58|80|134}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|257|Blaziken|Speed Boost|Life Orb|Protect|Normal|Flare Blitz|Fire|Close Combat|Fighting|Rock Slide|Rock|156|172|90|103|90|145}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|395|Empoleon|Torrent|Choice Scarf|Hydro Pump|Water|Flash Cannon|Steel|Ice Beam|Ice|Grass Knot|Grass|160|81|108|179|121|112}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team B
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|237|Hitmontop|Intimidate|Sitrus Berry|Close Combat|Fighting|Bulldoze|Ground|Bullet Punch|Steel|Fake Out|Normal|157|161|116|36|130|90}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|149|Dragonite|Multiscale|Lum Berry|Outrage|Dragon|Earthquake|Ground|Fire Punch|Fire|Dragon Dance|Dragon|167|204|115|94|120|132}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|448|Lucario|Inner Focus|Focus Sash|Focus Blast|Fighting|Flash Cannon|Steel|Dark Pulse|Dark|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|146|103|90|167|90|156}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team C
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|392|Infernape|Blaze|Focus Sash|Overheat|Fire|Stealth Rock|Rock|Fake Out|Normal|Close Combat|Fighting|151|156|91|125|81|176}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|475|Gallade|Steadfast|Sitrus Berry|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Close Combat|Fighting|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Knock Off|Dark|144|177|85|63|135|145}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|448|Lucario|Inner Focus|Shuca Berry|Close Combat|Fighting|Extreme Speed|Normal|Meteor Mash|Steel|Ice Punch|Ice|146|162|90|108|90|156}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}


* Upon being defeated
======Master Class Double Battles (Rank 5)======
:''"I shall admit defeat... You are much too strong."''
{{Party/Tag|
|color={{tower color}}
|bordercolor={{tower color dark}}
|headcolor={{tower color light}}
|bordercolor1={{fighting color dark}}
|headcolor1={{fighting color light}}
|sprite=VSMaylene 2 BDSP.png|size=90px
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Maylene
|bordercolor2={{ice color dark}}
|headcolor2={{ice color light}}
|sprite2=VSCandice 2 BDSP.png|size2=90px
|class2=Gym Leader
|classlink2=Gym Leader
|name2={{color2|000|Candice}}
|game=BDSP
|prize=15 {{color2|000000|Battle Point|BP}}
|location=Battle Tower (Sinnoh)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon1=2
|pokemon2=2}}
|{{Lop/facility8/head|{{tower color light}}|{{tower color}}|{{tower color}}}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team A
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|237|Hitmontop|Intimidate|Sitrus Berry|Close Combat|Fighting|Fake Out|Normal|Wide Guard|Rock|Quick Guard|Fighting|157|161|116|36|130|90}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|448|Lucario|Inner Focus|Muscle Band|Close Combat|Fighting|Extreme Speed|Normal|Meteor Mash|Steel|Protect|Normal|146|162|90|108|90|156}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|460|Abomasnow|Snow Warning|Choice Scarf|Blizzard|Ice|Energy Ball|Grass|Earth Power|Ground|Focus Blast|Fighting|166|87|95|144|105|123}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|478|Froslass|Snow Cloak|Bright Powder|Blizzard|Ice|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Thunderbolt|Electric|Protect|Normal|146|76|90|132|90|178}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team B
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|237|Hitmontop|Intimidate|Sitrus Berry|Close Combat|Fighting|Fake Out|Normal|Wide Guard|Rock|Quick Guard|Fighting|126|161|115|36|130|122}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|448|Lucario|Inner Focus|Muscle Band|Close Combat|Fighting|Extreme Speed|Normal|Meteor Mash|Steel|Protect|Normal|146|162|90|108|90|156}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|460|Abomasnow|Snow Warning|Choice Scarf|Blizzard|Ice|Energy Ball|Grass|Earth Power|Ground|Focus Blast|Fighting|166|87|95|144|105|123}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|144|Articuno|Snow Cloak|Choice Specs|Blizzard|Ice|Hurricane|Flying|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Ancient Power|Rock|166|81|120|147|145|150}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team C
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|237|Hitmontop|Intimidate|Sitrus Berry|Close Combat|Fighting|Fake Out|Normal|Wide Guard|Rock|Quick Guard|Fighting|157|161|116|36|130|90}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|257|Blaziken|Speed Boost|Muscle Band|Flare Blitz|Fire|Close Combat|Fighting|Earthquake|Ground|Protect|Normal|156|189|90|103|90|132}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|461|Weavile|Pickpocket|Focus Sash|Ice Shard|Ice|Fake Out|Normal|Night Slash|Dark|Ice Punch|Ice|146|172|85|45|105|194}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|460|Abomasnow|Snow Warning|Choice Scarf|Blizzard|Ice|Energy Ball|Grass|Earth Power|Ground|Focus Blast|Fighting|166|87|95|144|105|123}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}


* After being defeated
==In the spin-off games==
:''"...OK. You win. That was a tough loss. I learned a lot from it. Please, accept this [[Gym]] [[Badge]]."''
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
:''"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."''
{{main|Maylene (Masters)}}
:''"That [[TM60]] contains the [[move]] {{m|Drain Punch}}. Um... That move inflicts damage, and it robs the target's HP."''
Maylene forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Meditite}} and its evolved form {{p|Medicham}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Maylene became a playable sync pair since the game's release.


* If talked to again
{{PairDex/h|Fighting}}
:''"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?"''
{{PairDex|032|Maylene|trainerlink=Maylene (Masters)#Meditite → Medicham|trainerimg=Maylene|0308 f|Meditite → Medicham|pokemonlink=Meditite (Pokémon)|gender=female|Fighting|Fairy|Support|3|Sync Pair Scout}}
|}


;{{rt|217|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}
==Gallery==
:''"Oh, <player>!"''
===Artwork===
:''"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!"''
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|-
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background: #{{fighting color light}};" | [[File:Diamond Pearl Maylene.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background: #{{fighting color light}};" | [[File:Sticker Template Maylene Background.png|x250px]]
|-
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
| {{color2|000|Sticker}} Template background from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}


;[[Snowpoint City]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
===Sprites and models===
* 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."''
 
* 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===
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==Quotes==
{{main|Maylene/Quotes}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Maylene anime.png|thumb|220px|Maylene in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Main series===
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.
[[File:Maylene anime.png|thumb|250px|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, which occurred six months prior to ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'', was welcomed by the city, but the subsequent pressure and expectations of the position led Maylene to become increasingly distracted and uncertain.


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.
Maylene debuted in ''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}} were picked for their [[type]] advantages over Maylene's [[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 Paul's two Pokémon with her three. After being defeated, Maylene awarded Paul with the {{Badge|Cobble}}, and Paul openly noted in front of her that she was the weakest [[Gym Leader]] he had ever battled. This comment, coupled on top of her existing issues and how badly she performed during the battle, shattered Maylene's confidence and caused Lucario and most of her {{cat|Gym assistants}} to lose faith in her, though mostly out of worry. When {{Ash}} challenged her, she declined and shied away, much to the annoyance of Lucario.


[[File:Maylene and Dawn.png|thumb|left|220px|Maylene and Dawn]]
[[File:Maylene and Dawn.png|thumb|left|220px|Maylene and Dawn]]
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!]]''.
Although Maylene was feeling very sad and discouraged, she discovered a sympathetic and understanding friend in {{an|Dawn}}, who at the time was going through a difficult period on her {{pkmn|journey}} following back to back losses in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of both the {{ci|Hearthome}} and {{to|Solaceon}} [[Pokémon Contest]]s which had also created confidence issues. 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 spirit. Maylene agreed to have a Gym battle with her, which took place in ''[[DP067|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, {{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.
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!]]''. Their hard-fought battle resulted in a tie, leaving the decision to give Ash a badge up to Maylene's judgement. She considered Ash to have battled well enough and thus awarded him the Cobble Badge.


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]].
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]].
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She also made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
She also made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.


===Character===
====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 {{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.
Maylene is held in high esteem by [[Veilstone City]] and regarded as a "warrior" for her usually confident and competitive spirit. Her athletic skills were showcased in her debut, where she was able to hit her {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}'s {{m|Aura Sphere}} attacks away. She meditates to improve her concentration during {{pkmn|battle}}. 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 Lucario's {{m|Force Palm}} to inflict [[status condition]]s that leave her opponent vulnerable to a flurry of direct hits.


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.
====Pokémon====
 
===Pokémon===
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{{MissingInfo|1|java}}
This listing is of Maylene's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
This listing is of Maylene's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
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|vajp=Daisuke Sakaguchi
|vajp=Daisuke Sakaguchi
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|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}}.
|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}} in a {{pkmn|battle}}, Lucario and Maylene were soon back in sync with each other which helped it to defeat [[Ash's Staravia]] and {{AP|Chimchar}} and force his {{AP|Buizel}} to a draw during their [[Gym]] battle.


Lucario was later used to help protect [[Veilstone City]]'s famous meteorites from being stolen by [[Saturn]] during ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''.}}
Lucario was later used to help protect [[Veilstone City]]'s famous meteorites from being stolen by [[Saturn]] during ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''.}}
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|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|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}}.
|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}}.


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}}.  
Its first full appearance was during Maylene's [[Gym]] battle against {{an|Dawn}} in ''[[DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!]]''. Unlike the battle against Paul, Meditite was used to its full potential in this battle, being able to defeat {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} before being knocked out by {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}'s {{m|Double Hit}}.


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}}.
It was next used in her Gym battle against {{Ash}}, where it was able to {{status|Confusion|confuse}} both {{AP|Staravia}} and {{AP|Chimchar}} but was unable to defeat either. It eventually tired out from the prolonged battling and was defeated by Staravia's newly-learned {{m|Brave Bird}}.


Meditite's known moves are {{m|Detect}}, {{m|Drain Punch}}, {{m|Confusion}}, and {{m|Meditate}}.}}
Meditite's known moves are {{m|Detect}}, {{m|Drain Punch}}, {{m|Confusion}}, and {{m|Meditate}}.}}
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|vaen=Tom Wayland
|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}}.
|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}}.


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}}.
It was the first Pokémon used by Maylene during her Gym battle against {{Ash}}, where it put up a strong defense and good fight against his {{AP|Staravia}} despite the [[type]] disadvantage. Ultimately however, Machoke was still defeated by the Starling Pokémon's combination of {{m|Quick Attack}} and {{m|Aerial Ace}}.


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


===Voice actors===
====Voice actors====
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{{vatable|color={{fighting color}}|bordercolor={{fighting color light}}
|ja=遠藤綾 ''Aya Endō''
|ja=遠藤綾 ''[[Aya Endō]]''
|en=[[Rachael Lillis]]
|en=[[Rachael Lillis]]
|cs=Klára Šumanová
|cs=Klára Šumanová
|fi=Jenni Sivonen
|fi=Jenni Sivonen
|it=Francesca Bielli
|pl=Agnieszka Maliszewska
|pl=Agnieszka Maliszewska
|es_la=Marianna Santiago  
|es_la=Marianna Santiago
|es_eu=Ana Esther Alborg
|es_eu=Ana Esther Alborg
|fr_eu=Elisabeth Guinand
|fr_eu=Elisabeth Guinand
|pt_br=Lene Bastos
|pt_br=Lene Bastos
|pt_eu=Isabel Queirós}}
|pt_eu=Isabel Queirós}}
===GOTCHA!===
Maylene briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga===
===Pocket Monsters DP===
[[File:Maylene Wake Adventures.png|thumb|right|Maylene and her Riolu and Crasher Wake with his Floatzel]]
Maylene appeared in a flashback in [[PMDP07]].
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.  
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Maylene Wake Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Maylene in Pokémon Adventures]]
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.


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.
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.
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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}}.}}
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}}.}}


===In the [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] manga===
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[File:Maylene DPA.png|thumb|200px|Maylene in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]
[[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.
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.
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|epname=The Legendary Pokémon Captured
|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.}}
|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==
==In the TCG==
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==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 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 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]].
** She also appears in Celadon City in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
** She also appears in [[Celadon City]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
** 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'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.
* 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 lineup.
* With the release of Pokémon Platinum, the order of three Gym {{pkmn|battle}}s 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.
* 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.
** 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.  
** In {{game|Platinum}}, Maylene is also the only Gym Leader that never uses any kind of [[Potion]] or [[Full Restore]] during the battle in both Gym and the Battleground, possibly due to the move {{m|Drain Punch}}.
* In Diamond and Pearl, 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.
** 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.
* 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.
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|スモモ ''Sumomo''
| スモモ ''Sumomo''
|The Japanese name for the {{wp|Prunus salicina|Japanese plum}}. A reference to {{wp|sumo}} wrestling.
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| From ''melee'' and possibly the phrase ''lean, mean, fighting machine''
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| Hilda
|Sounds like ''melee''. May also derive from the phrase, "a ''lean'', mean fighting machine."
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|Mélina
| Brega
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| French
|Hilda
| Mélina
|From the Germanic root ''hildjo'', battle.
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|Marzia
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|Brega
| 자두 ''Jadu''
|From ''bregar'', to fight.
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|자두 ''Jadu''
| 阿李 ''A Léih''
|Means ''plum'' (Direct translation of ''Sumomo''.)
| From 李 ''léih'' (plum)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China.}})
| Russian
|阿李 ''Ā Lǐ''
| Мейлин ''Meilin''
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| Transcription of her English name
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| Sumomo
| Transliteration of her Japanese name
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==References==
==References==
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* 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-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-15-crossing-the-battle-line/ Crossing the Battle Line!]
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Maylene
スモモ Sumomo
"The Barefoot Fighting Genius!"
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Maylene.png
Art from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Gender Female
Eye color Pink
Hair color Pink
Hometown Veilstone City
Region Sinnoh
Relatives Unnamed father
(man at Game Corner)
Trainer class Gym LeaderDPPtBDSP
Pokémon TrainerB2W2
Generation IV, V, VIII
Games Diamond, Pearl, Platinum,
HeartGold, SoulSilver,
Black 2 and White 2, Masters EX
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Leader of Veilstone Gym
Badge Cobble Badge
Specializes in Fighting types
Game animation debut GOTCHA!
English voice actor Erica Lindbeck[1] (Masters EX)
Japanese voice actor Akiha Matsui[2] (Masters EX)
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 core series 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



Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Gym battle



Rematch



Battle Tower
Master Class Single Battles (Rank 3)



Master Class Double Battles (Rank 5)



In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Maylene (Masters)

Maylene forms a sync pair with Meditite and its evolved form Medicham in Pokémon Masters EX. Maylene became a playable sync pair since the game's release.

Sync Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role Base Potential Availability
#032 VSMaylene Masters.png Maylene #0308 MastersIcon0308 f.png Meditite → Medicham
Fighting
FightingIC Masters.png
Fairy
FairyIC Masters.png
Masters Support.png ★★★ Sync Pair Scout

Gallery

Artwork

Diamond Pearl Maylene.png Sticker Template Maylene Background.png
Official artwork from
Diamond and Pearl
Sticker Template background from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Sprites and models

Spr DP Maylene.png Spr Pt Maylene.png Spr B2W2 Maylene.png VSMaylene.png VSMaylene BDSP.png VSMaylene 2 BDSP.png
Sprite from
Diamond and Pearl
Sprite from
Platinum
Sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
VS sprite from
Platinum
VS model from
Brilliant Diamond and
Shining Pearl
Battle Tower VS model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Maylene IV OD.png Maylene OD.png Badge Case Maylene IV.png Maylene BDSP OD.png Badge Case Maylene VIII.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation IV
Overworld sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2
Sprite from the Badge Case from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Overworld model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Sprite from the Badge Case from
Brilliant Diamond and
Shining Pearl

Quotes

Main article: Maylene/Quotes

In the anime

Main series

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, which occurred six months prior to Lost Leader Strategy!, was welcomed by the city, but the subsequent pressure and expectations of the position led Maylene to become increasingly distracted and uncertain.

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 were picked for their type advantages over Maylene's 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 Paul's two Pokémon with her three. After being defeated, Maylene awarded Paul with the Cobble Badge, and Paul openly noted in front of her that she was the weakest Gym Leader he had ever battled. This comment, coupled on top of her existing issues and how badly she performed during the battle, shattered Maylene's confidence and caused Lucario and most of her Gym assistants to lose faith in her, though mostly out of worry. When Ash challenged her, she declined and shied away, much to the annoyance of Lucario.

Maylene and Dawn

Although Maylene was feeling very sad and discouraged, she discovered a sympathetic and understanding friend in Dawn, who at the time was going through a difficult period on her journey following back to back losses in the Performance Stage of both the Hearthome and Solaceon Pokémon Contests which had also created confidence issues. 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 spirit. 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!. Their hard-fought battle resulted in a tie, leaving the decision to give Ash a badge up to Maylene's judgement. She considered Ash to have battled well enough and thus 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 held in high esteem by Veilstone City and regarded as a "warrior" for her usually confident and competitive spirit. Her athletic skills were showcased in her debut, where she was able to hit her Lucario's Aura Sphere attacks away. She meditates to improve her concentration during battle. 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 Lucario's Force Palm to inflict status conditions that leave her opponent vulnerable to a flurry 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 in a battle, Lucario and Maylene were soon back in sync with each other which helped it to defeat Ash's Staravia and Chimchar and force his Buizel to a draw during their Gym battle.

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, Meditite was used to its full potential in this battle, being able to defeat Buneary before being knocked out by Ambipom's Double Hit.

It was next used in her Gym battle against Ash, where it was able to confuse both Staravia and Chimchar but was unable to defeat either. It eventually tired out from the prolonged battling and was defeated by 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 and good fight against his Staravia despite the type disadvantage. Ultimately 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
Italian Francesca Bielli
Polish Agnieszka Maliszewska
Portuguese Brazil Lene Bastos
Portugal Isabel Queirós
Spanish Latin America Marianna Santiago
Spain Ana Esther Alborg


GOTCHA!

Maylene briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Pocket Monsters DP

Maylene appeared in a flashback in PMDP07.

Pokémon Adventures

Maylene in Pokémon Adventures

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

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

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 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.
    • She also appears in Celadon City in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
    • 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'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.
  • 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 Platinum, Maylene is also the only Gym Leader that never uses any kind of Potion or Full Restore during the battle in both Gym and the Battleground, possibly due to the move Drain Punch.
  • In 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 From 李 sumomo (Japanese plum) and 相撲 sumō
English Maylene From melee and possibly the phrase lean, mean, fighting machine
German Hilda From hiltja (Old High German for battle)
Spanish Brega From bregar (to fight)
French Mélina From mêlée (brawl)
Italian Marzia From marziale (martial)
Korean 자두 Jadu From 자두 (紫桃) jadu (plum)
Chinese (Mandarin) 阿李 Ā Lǐ From 李 (plum)
Chinese (Cantonese) 阿李 A Léih From 李 léih (plum)
Russian Мейлин Meilin Transcription of her English name
Vietnamese Sumomo Transcription of her Japanese name


References

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Veilstone Gym Cobble Badge
Badge Case Maylene VIII.png
Maylene
Pastoria Gym Fin Badge
Badge Case Crasher Wake VIII.png
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Badge Case Fantina VIII.png
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