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{{Delia}}, {{Ash}}'s mother, is introduced in the very first episode and is shown to travel to most 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.
{{Delia}}, {{Ash}}'s mother, is introduced in the very first episode and is shown to travel to most 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 City]] [[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.
[[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 also shown to travel a bit to watch her daughter's competitions in the [[Grand Festival]]s. Unlike her game counterpart, however, she lives in [[Petalburg City]]. She also seems to have Pokémon; however, they are never shown.
[[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 was formerly a winner of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]].
[[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.
{{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.
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{{adv|Emerald}}'s mother and father have been stated to be deceased, making him an orphan.
{{adv|Emerald}}'s mother and father have been stated to be deceased, making him an orphan.


{{adv|Diamond}}'s mother is [[Johanna]], a former Coordinator. She is the one to give him his winter clothing.
{{adv|Diamond}}'s mother is [[Johanna]], a former {{pkmn|Coordinator}}. She is the one to give him his winter clothing.


{{adv|Platinum}}'s mother is [[Professor Yanase Berlitz]], a Pokémon researcher.  
{{adv|Platinum}}'s mother is [[Professor Yanase Berlitz]], a Pokémon researcher.  

Revision as of 17:50, 6 January 2018

The mother (Japanese: さん mother) is a prominent character in the various canons of the Pokémon franchise.

In the core series games

Main articles: Mom (Kanto), Mom (Johto), Mom (Hoenn), Johanna, Mom (Black and White), Mom (Black 2 and White 2), Grace (Kalos), Mom (Alola)

The player's mother, often referred to informally as mom (Japanese: ママ mom), is a character in every core series Pokémon game. Although different each time, she will always be the one to see her child off on his or her journey with his or her 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 his or her journey as a Pokémon Trainer, the player's mother will typically give him/her the Running Shoes as a gift, either in person or via a messenger, reading the provided instructions as well.

In side series games

Orre

In Pokémon XD, Michael's mother is a researcher at the Pokémon Lab. Her name is Lily and she has a daughter named Jovi. She takes a supportive role throughout the game by working alongside Professor Krane.

Almia

In Almia, the mother of Kellyn or 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 partner Pokémon. She later has the player perform a Quest where she asks the player to read a recipe off the fridge for her while she cooks.

In the anime

In the main series

Delia Ketchum, mother of Ash Ketchum

In the Pokémon anime, each of the main characters which have a player character counterpart have had their mother introduced except for Jimmy and 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 most of the Pokémon League competitions that her son takes part in. She also has her own Pokémon, a Mr. Mime nicknamed Mimey, which cleans the house for her.

Lola, 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 Water-type Pokémon—including attempting to shift Pewter City's Gym's traditional type from Rock to Water—is something she and Brock have butted heads over.

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

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

In Pokémon Origins

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Red's mother

In Pokémon Origins, Red's mother appeared in File 1: Red, telling him that the device Professor Oak was working on was now ready and that the Professor wanted to see him in his lab, which caused Red to fall down the stairs in excitement. She asked if he was okay before he rushed out the door.

In the manga

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Ash's mother, Delia Ketchum, makes an appearance in the chapter Pikachu, I See You!.

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

Hazel's mother and father are mentioned, but are never shown.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Gold's mother makes an appearance in the beginning of the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc. She often nags him about his messy hairstyle, calling it "explosive". She is based on the mother from Generation II.

Crystal's mother is Mirei.

Ruby's mother appears in the Ruby & Sapphire arc where she can be seen worrying about her son and her husband.

Green's parents appear in the FireRed & LeafGreen arc where they are kidnapped by a Deoxys; they are eventually rescued.

Emerald's mother and father have been stated to be deceased, making him an orphan.

Diamond's mother is Johanna, a former Coordinator. She is the one to give him his winter clothing.

Platinum's mother is Professor Yanase Berlitz, a Pokémon researcher.

Whitley's mother is a former member of Team Plasma. She was seen accompanying her to her first day at Aspertia City's Trainers' School. She decided to switch Whitley's school in order to cut off all connections with her past as a Team Plasma member. She is based on the mother from Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

Y's mother is Grace, a famous and very successful Rhyhorn racer. Her relationship with her daughter is not very good, since Y wishes to become a Sky Trainer against her mother's wishes. Grace also voluntarily takes care of 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".

Gold Lickitung Adventures.png
Lickitung
Gold Sandshrew Adventures.png
Sandshrew
Gold Oddish Adventures.png
Oddish
Gold Krabby Adventures.png
Krabby
Gold Chansey Adventures.png
Chansey
Gold Weedle Adventures.png
Weedle
Gold Exeggcute Adventures.png
Exeggcute
Gold Kakuna Adventures.png
Kakuna
Gold Drowzee Adventures.png
Drowzee


Given away
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Aibo
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Polibo


In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

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 Pikachu. Shu's father has spent the last five years of his life attempting to capture Mew.

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

In the TCG

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

Mother
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 #
Mom's Kindness Su Majestic Dawn Uncommon 83/100 Torterra/Infernape/Empoleon Half Deck    
      Giratina/Dialga Half Deck   013/014
      Piplup/Pikachu Half Deck   015/015
      Arceus LV.X Deck: Grass & Fire   017/017
      Arceus LV.X Deck: Lightning & Psychic   017/017
 


Trivia

In other languages

Mother

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 媽媽 Màhmā
Mandarin 媽媽 / 妈妈 Māma
France Flag.png French Mère
Germany Flag.png German Mutter
Italy Flag.png Italian Madre
South Korea Flag.png Korean 어머니 Eomeoni
Spain Flag.png Spanish Madre
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Mẹ

Mom

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 媽媽 Màhmā
Mandarin 媽媽 / 妈妈 Māma
France Flag.png French Maman
Germany Flag.png German Mutter
Italy Flag.png Italian Mamma
South Korea Flag.png Korean 엄마 Eomma
Spain Flag.png Spanish Mamá
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Mẹ

References


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