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The {{player}}'s '''mother''' (Japanese: '''お{{tt|母|かあ}}さん''' ''mother'') is a prominent character in the various [[canon]]s of the [[Pokémon]] franchise.

==In the games==
===In the core series===
The player's mother, often referred to informally as '''mom''' (Japanese: '''ママ''' ''mom''), is a character in every [[core series]] {{pkmn|games|Pokémon game}}, except {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. Although different each time, she will always be the one to see her child off on their journey with their [[starter Pokémon]].

When players speaks to their mother, she will heal the [[party]], except in Johto, where the player must instead use the healing machine in [[Professor Elm]]'s lab. The player's mother may also do several other things specific to the game. When the player is setting off on their journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]], the player's mother will typically give them the [[Running Shoes]] as a gift, either in person or via a messenger, reading the provided instructions as well.

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border: 4px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}; background-color:#{{Pokémon color}}"
! Region
! Mother
! Children
! Image
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| [[Kanto]]
| {{ka|Mom}}
| {{ga|Red}}{{sup/1}}{{sup/2}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}/{{ga|Leaf}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}<br/>{{ga|Chase}}{{sup/7|PE}}/{{ga|Elaine}}{{sup/7|PE}}
| [[File:Mom PO.png|x150px]][[File:Mom LGPE.png|x150px]]
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| [[Johto]]
| {{jo|Mom}}
| {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}{{sup/2|C}}/{{ga|Lyra}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| [[File:Gold Silver Mom.png|x150px]]
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| [[Hoenn]]
| {{ho|Mom}}
| {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}}
| [[File:Mom Hoenn OD.png|center]]
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| [[Sinnoh]]
| [[Johanna]]
| {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}}
| [[File:Johanna DP.png|x150px]]
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
|rowspan=2| [[Unova]]
| {{OBP|Mom|Black and White}}
| {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}}
| [[File:Mom Xtransceiver 1.png|x150px]]
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Mom|Black 2 and White 2}}
| {{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}}
| [[File:Mom Xtransceiver 2.png|x150px]]
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| [[Kalos]]
| {{kal|Grace}}
| {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}}
| [[File:Grace anime.png|x150px]]
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| [[Alola]]
| {{al|Mom}}
| {{ga|Elio}}/{{ga|Selene}}
| [[File:Sun Moon Mom.png|x150px]]
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| [[Galar]]
| {{gal|Mum}}
| {{ga|Victor}}/{{ga|Gloria}}
| [[File:Mum SwSh.png|x150px]]
|}

===In side series games===
====Pokémon XD====
{{main|Lily (XD)}}
In {{Pokémon XD}}, {{OBP|Lily|XD}} is the mother of [[Michael]] (the player character) and [[Jovi]]. She takes a supportive role throughout the game by working alongside [[Professor Krane]].

===In spin-off games===
====Hey You, Pikachu!====
[[File:Mother Hey You Pikachu.png|thumb|Hey You, Pikachu!]]
{{main|Mom (Hey You, Pikachu!)}}

====Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia====
In [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], the mother of [[Kellyn]] or {{ra|Kate}} exchanges letters with their family as they attend [[Ranger School]]. The family later moves to [[Chicole Village]] to be closer to Kellyn or Kate. She also bought the books on the bookshelf. The mother doesn't do much besides look after her youngest child and take care of the player's inactive {{ra|partner Pokémon}}. She later has the player perform a [[Ranger Quest|Quest]] where she asks the player to read a recipe off the fridge for her while she cooks.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Delia.png|thumb|250px|Delia Ketchum, mother of Ash Ketchum]]
In the [[Pokémon anime]], each of the main characters which have a player character [[cross-canon counterpart|counterpart]] have had their mother introduced except for {{Jo|Jimmy}} and {{Jo|Marina}}. Unlike the mothers in the games, however, all of them lead a moderately more active lifestyle.

{{Delia}}, {{Ash}}'s mother, is introduced in the very first episode and is shown to travel to some of the [[Pokémon League]] competitions that her son takes part in. She also has her own Pokémon, a {{p|Mr. Mime}} nicknamed [[Mimey]], which cleans the house for her.

[[Lola]], {{an|Brock}}'s mother, was, for a time, running the [[Pewter Gym]] while Brock was traveling with Ash on his journey. She is an adept Trainer, however her insistence on using {{type|Water}} Pokémon—including attempting to shift [[Pewter City]]'s [[Gym]]'s traditional type from {{t|Rock}} to {{t|Water}}—is something she and Brock have butted heads over.

[[Caroline]], the mother of {{an|May}} and [[Max]], is a big supporter of May in her quest to become a [[Top Coordinator]], even traveling long distancies to watch her daughter compete in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]]. Unlike her game counterpart, however, she lives in [[Petalburg City]].

[[Johanna]], {{an|Dawn}}'s mother, apparently lives life very similarly to her own game counterpart. She has a {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and an {{p|Umbreon}}, and is a former winner of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]]. Dawn grew up inspired by her achievements and decided to become a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} like her mother.

{{kal|Grace}}, {{an|Serena}}'s mother, also lives life similarly to her own game counterpart. She has a pet {{p|Fletchling}} and {{p|Rhyhorn}}, and was once a {{p|Rhyhorn}} racer.

In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', Goh's mother is called [[Camille]]. She's a programmer at Go-Go Systems, and has a more real lifestyle compared to the mothers of other main characters.

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Mom PO.png|thumb|250px|Red's mother]]
<!--One difference from game Red's mother is that she has brown hair instead of blue hair.-->
In [[Pokémon Origins]], Red's mother appeared in ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', telling him that [[Pokédex|the device]] [[Professor Oak]] was working on was now ready and that the {{pkmn|Professor}} wanted to see him in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his lab]], which caused {{OBP|Red|Origins}} to fall down the stairs in excitement. She asked if he was okay before he rushed out the door.
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==In the manga==
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{Ash}}'s mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], makes an appearance in the chapter ''[[ET01|Pikachu, I See You!]]''.

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
[[Hazel]]'s mother and father are mentioned, but are never shown.

===Pokémon Adventures===
====History====
=====Kanto=====
{{adv|Green}} was separated from her [[Green's parents|parents]] because she was kidnapped by a {{DL|Tower duo (Adventures)|Ho-Oh|bird Pokémon}} when she was only five years old (six years prior to the first chapter), on the orders of the [[Masked Man]]. Green's managed to come into contact with her long-lost, but they [[Green's parents|parents]] were kidnapped by a {{adv|Deoxys}} sent by [[Team Rocket]]. {{adv|Green}}, {{adv|Red}}, and {{adv|Blue}} battled Team Rocket on the [[Sevii Islands]], and Green's parents were eventually rescued.

In ''[[PS337|Epilogue]]'', Green's parents appeared together with many people who came to the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} as a result of [[Scott]] making a wish on {{adv|Jirachi}}. Green, who had been freed from the petrifaction by Jirachi's power, became fired up at the thought of her parents watching her battle against the other Pokédex holders at the [[Battle Dome]] tournament.

=====Johto=====
{{adv|Gold}}'s mother (based on {{OBP|Mom|Johto|the mother}} from [[Johto]] games) made an appearance in the beginning of this chapter. She was seen nagging him about his messy hairstyle, calling it "explosive".

In the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, {{adv|Crystal}}'s mother [[Mirei]] was introduced. When Crystal was unable to catch Pokémon anymore, Mirei slapped her and told her that she must stop crying and complete the [[Pokédex]] as requested by [[Professor Oak]]. In the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, Mirei picked new clothes for her (the clothes are based on {{ga|Lyra}}'s outfit from {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}), much to Crystal's dismay.

=====Hoenn=====
{{adv|Ruby}}'s mother moved from [[Johto]] to [[Hoenn]] with her husband and son. In the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}, she was seen driving the [[Inside of Truck|truck]], and was later seen worrying about her son and her [[Norman|husband]].

{{adv|Emerald}}'s parents were stated to be deceased, making him an orphan. The responsibility over Emerald's care was passed between various relatives until he ran away.

=====Sinnoh=====
{{adv|Diamond}}'s mother [[Johanna]] (based on the same character from the [[Sinnoh]] games) used to be a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}. She debuted in {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}} and gave Diamond his winter clothing. Johanna became a Super Contest Coordinator once more by the end of the {{chap|Platinum}}.

{{adv|Platinum}}'s mother [[Professor Yanase Berlitz]], a Pokémon researcher, debutted in a flashback at the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}, although her daughter debutted later in the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}. Yanase Berlitz was one of the scientists involved with the attempt to create an artificial [[Jade Orb|Green Orb]] to control {{p|Rayquaza}}. When a {{p|Salamence}} broke into the lab and started rampaging, Rayquaza was freed from its cage, and the laboratory was destroyed. Yanase and the other injured scientists were found by [[Norman]].

=====Unova=====
{{adv|Blake}}'s parents have been stated to be deceased, making him an orphan. Blake was raised in the [[International Police]].

{{adv|Whitley}}'s mother (based on {{OBP|Mom|Black 2 and White 2|the mother}} from [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]) used to be a member of [[Team Plasma]]. She was seen accompanying her to her first day at [[Aspertia City]]'s [[Aspertia Gym|Trainers' School]]. She decided to switch Whitley's school in order to cut off all connections with her past as a [[Team Plasma]] member.

=====Kalos=====
{{adv|Y}}'s mother is {{kal|Grace}} (based on the same character from the [[Kalos]] games), a famous and very successful {{p|Rhyhorn}} racer. Her relationship with her daughter is not very good, since Y wishes to become a {{tc|Sky Trainer}} against her mother's wishes. Grace also voluntarily takes care of {{adv|X}}, since his parents are in a faraway region due to their work.

====Pokémon====
=====Gold's mother=====
======On hand======
These Pokémon are raised by Gold's mother. Due to the large amount of Pokémon she raises, their home is known as "the Poké-house". These Pokémon were either given by Trainers, caught by Gold's mother, or had settled there as wild Pokémon.
{| style="float:left; width: 75%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Gold|Lickitung|Gold Lickitung Adventures.png|normal|link=no|size=200px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Gold|Sandshrew|Gold Sandshrew Adventures.png|ground|link=no|size=120px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Gold|Oddish|Gold Oddish Adventures.png|grass|poison|link=no|size=120px}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Gold|Krabby|Gold Krabby Adventures.png|water|link=no|size=150px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Gold|Chansey|Gold Chansey Adventures.png|normal|link=no|size=120px}} {{female}}
| {{ActivePoké|Gold|Weedle|Gold Weedle Adventures.png|bug|poison|link=no|size=120px}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Gold|Exeggcute|Gold Exeggcute Adventures.png|grass|psychic|link=no|size=150px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Gold|Kakuna|Gold Kakuna Adventures.png|bug|poison|link=no|size=120px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Gold|Drowzee|Gold Drowzee Adventures.png|psychic|link=no|size=120px}}
|}
{{-}}

======Given away======
{| style="float:left; width: 50%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Gold|Aipom|Aibo Aipom.png|normal|disp=Aibo|size=100px}} {{male}}
| {{InactivePoké|Gold|Poliwag|Polibo Poliwag.png|water|disp=Polibo|size=100px}} {{male}}
|}
{{-}}

===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
In [[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]], [[Shu's father]] is an inventor who created the [[Income]], a device which [[Shu]] uses to communicate with his {{TP|Shu|Pikachu}}. Shu's father has spent the last five years of his life attempting to capture {{p|Mew}}.

[[Shu's mother]] has appeared in the manga as well.

===Pokémon Zensho===
{{zensho|Shigeru}}'s mom appeared in a flashback in [[PZ01]].

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring a mother or her Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Mother|Supporter|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Majestic Dawn|Mom's Kindness|83}}|type=Supporter|enset=Majestic Dawn|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=83/100|jpsetlink=Entry Pack '08|jpset=Torterra/Infernape/Empoleon Half Deck|jpsetlink2=Giratina vs Dialga Deck Kit|jpset2=Giratina/Dialga Half Deck|jpnum2=013/014|jpsetlink3=Gift Box DPt|jpset3=Piplup/Pikachu Half Deck|jpnum3=015/015|jpset4=Arceus LV.X Deck: Grass & Fire|jpnum4=017/017|jpset5=Arceus LV.X Deck: Lightning & Psychic|jpnum5=017/017}}
{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}}

==Trivia==
* [[Generation V]] is the only [[generation]] that introduced two different mother characters for each set of players. However, {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}} are not the first games in which two mother characters are accessible since {{ga|Red}}'s mother can be visited in [[Pallet Town]] in the [[Generation II]] games and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* Although {{ga|Red}}'s mother has blue hair in the [[core series]] games, {{OBP|Red|Origins|his}} mother has brown hair in [[Pokémon Origins]].
* In {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, there's leftover code that allows the {{player}} to name their mother. A control character displays the mother's name but it is never used. However, the memory address for the mother's name is written to with the player's name as a means of copying the player's name back after the [[Dude]]'s catching tutorial ends (as the player's name is temporarily replaced with '''<sc>Dude</sc>'''). This mechanic is similar to how watching the {{ka|old man}}'s demonstration in the [[Generation I]] games causes the player's name to be stored in the [[wild Pokémon]] encounter data until after it's finished.<ref>[http://iimarck.us/i/naming-mother Naming Your Mother]</ref>
* So far [[Johanna]] and {{kal|Grace}} are the only mothers in the core series to have official names.

==In other languages==
{|
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Mother''
{{langtable|color={{TCG Supporter color}}|bordercolor={{TCG Supporter color light}}
|zh_yue=媽媽 ''{{tt|Màhmā|Mother}}''
|zh_cmn=媽媽 / 妈妈 ''{{tt|Māma|Mother}}''
|fr=Mère
|de=Mutter
|it=Madre
|ko=어머니 ''{{tt|Eomeoni|Mother}}''
|es=Madre
|vi=Mẹ
}}
|
''Mom/Mum''
{{langtable|color={{TCG Supporter color}}|bordercolor={{TCG Supporter color light}}
|zh_yue=媽媽 ''{{tt|Màhmā|Mom}}''
|zh_cmn=媽媽 / 妈妈 ''{{tt|Māma|Mom}}''
|fr=Maman
|de=Mama{{sup/7|PE}}{{sup/8|SwSh}}<br>Mutter
|it=Mamma
|ko=엄마 ''{{tt|Eomma|Mom}}''
|pt_br=Mamãe
|es=Mamá
|vi=Mẹ
}}
|}

==References==
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[[Category:Anime characters]]
[[Category:Manga characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Origins characters]]
[[Category:Electric Tale of Pikachu characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Zensho characters]] 
[[Category:Magical Pokémon Journey characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All characters]]

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