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'''Palace Maven Spenser''' (Japanese: '''パレスガーディアン ウコン''' ''Palace Guardian Ukon'') is the [[Frontier Brain]] and master of the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}'s {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Palace}}. He is the only character in the games to have the {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} '''Palace Maven''' (Japanese: '''パレスガーディアン''' ''Palace Guardian'').
'''Palace Maven Spenser''' (Japanese: '''パレスガーディアン ウコン''' ''Palace Guardian Ukon'') is the [[Frontier Brain]] and master of the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}'s [[Battle Palace]]. He is the only character in the games to have the {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} '''Palace Maven''' (Japanese: '''パレスガーディアン''' ''Palace Guardian'').


==In the games==
==In the games==
Spenser's physical being and heartbeat are as one with his Pokémon, his brethren. He has full trust in his Pokémon. He makes loud threats to set his opponent off guard. When defeated, he awards the Spirits Symbol.
Spenser's physical being and heartbeat are as one with his Pokémon, his brethren. He has full trust in his Pokémon. He makes loud threats to set his opponent off guard. When defeated, he awards the Spirits Symbol.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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====Other====
====Other====
Spenser also has these Pokémon, but they don't participate in battle. Sprites of them are seen as Spenser gets ready for his battle with the {{player}}.
Spenser also has these Pokémon, but they don't participate in battle. They can be seen entering the battlefield along with Spenser as he gets ready for his battle with the {{player}}.
 
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| {{InactivePoké|Spenser|Dusclops|Spr 3e 356.png|Ghost|link=no|size=64px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Spenser|Dusclops|Spr 3e 356.png|Ghost|link=no|size=64px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Spenser|Azurill|Spr 3e 298.png|Normal|link=no|size=64px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Spenser|Azurill|Spr 3e 298.png|Normal|link=no|size=64px}}
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===Quotes===
===Quotes===
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Spenser anime.png|thumb|left|220px|Spenser in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Spenser anime.png|thumb|250px|Spenser in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Spenser made his debut appearance in ''[[AG163|Cutting the Ties that Bind]]''. He is a kind old man who specializes in herbal medicines, healing [[Ash's Sceptile]] when it apparently lost its fighting skills. While he usually rides on his {{TP|Spenser|Venusaur}}, he has a lot of stamina which is shown in {{pkmn|battle}}. Spenser uses the whole of the island he lives on as a battlefield and so battles have an emphasis on nature and include a lot of running around.
Spenser debuted in ''[[AG163|Cutting the Ties that Bind]]''. He found [[Ash's Pikachu]] lying along the riverbank and healed it with a natural remedy. {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and [[Scott]] later met up with Spenser, had a meal with him, and stayed overnight in the jungle while Ash continued to comfort {{AP|Sceptile}}, who had been left heartbroken by [[AG161|an earlier rejection]]. The next day, Spenser and the others caught up to Ash just as {{TRT}} arrived and stole both Pikachu and Sceptile. Ash managed to free his Pokémon, and after a {{m|Heal Bell}} from Spenser's {{p|Chansey}}, Sceptile sent the trio blasting off. Spenser and Ash then agreed rest up and battle the following day.


In ''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'', Spenser used a {{TP|Spenser|Venusaur}}, {{p|Shiftry}} and {{p|Claydol}} in his battle against {{Ash}}, who used his {{AP|Swellow}}, {{AP|Heracross}}, and {{AP|Sceptile}}. After having a heated battle, Spenser eventually lost due to Sceptile learning and using {{m|SolarBeam}}. Spenser made an appearance in a flashback in ''[[AG165|King and Queen for a Day]]'' and another flashback in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage]]'' along with {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}}, {{FB|Arena Tycoon|Greta}}, {{FB|Dome Ace|Tucker}}, {{FB|Pike Queen|Lucy}}, and {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}.
In ''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'', Ash and Spenser's match took place on a battlefield that covered a large portion of [[Metallica Island]]'s jungle. After Sceptile defeated Spenser's {{p|Shiftry}}, {{TP|Spenser|Venusaur}} took several of {{AP|Heracross}}'s {{m|Megahorn}} attacks before knocking its opponent out with an overwhelming {{m|Solar Beam}}.
 
After a small snack break, the {{pkmn|battle}} resumed. Ash selected {{AP|Swellow}}, and despite having the aerial advantage, the {{type|Flying}} had to contend with Venusaur's {{m|Vine Whip}} and {{m|Razor Leaf}} attacks. Suddenly, the clouds moved and obscured the Sun, causing Venusaur's Solar Beam to take longer than expected. Swellow took advantage of the delay to knock Venusaur out. Spenser then sent out his {{p|Claydol}}, which quickly defeated Swellow. After another heated battle, Spenser and his Claydol eventually lost due to Sceptile learning and using {{m|Solar Beam}}.
 
Spenser reappeared in a flashback in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage]]'', along with the other [[Kanto]] [[Frontier Brain]]s.
 
===Character===
Spenser has a simple life on [[Metallica Island]], which allows him to appreciate its natural beauty. He believes in a natural order as well as the balance between humans and Pokémon. He has an extensive knowledge of herbal medicines and prefers to use local ingredients to create his meals.
 
In {{pkmn|battle}}, Spenser prefers to use special attacks to overwhelm his opponent. He also uses the open-air battlefield's various [[weather]] conditions and landscapes to his advantage, making battles with him difficult. For example, his {{TP|Spenser|Venusaur}}'s {{m|Solar Beam}} charges quicker when it is sunny, or his {{p|Claydol}}'s {{m|Rapid Spin}} can trigger a devastating sandstorm.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Craig Blair
|vaen=Craig Blair
|desc=Spenser's {{p|Venusaur}} was the second Pokémon chosen by Spenser to go against Ash. It managed to defeat [[Ash's Heracross]], but finally lost to {{AP|Swellow}}.}}
|desc=Spenser's {{p|Venusaur}} was the second Pokémon chosen by Spenser to go against {{Ash}}. It managed to defeat [[Ash's Heracross]], but finally lost to {{AP|Swellow}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=AG163
|epnum=AG163
|epname=Cutting the Ties that Bind
|epname=Cutting the Ties that Bind
|desc=Spenser's {{p|Chansey}} was used to heal the wounds of Ash's Sceptile.
|desc=Spenser's {{p|Chansey}} was used to heal the wounds of [[Ash's Sceptile]].


Chansey's only known move is {{m|Heal Bell}}.}}
Chansey's only known move is {{m|Heal Bell}}.}}
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|epnum=AG164
|epnum=AG164
|epname=Ka Boom with a View!
|epname=Ka Boom with a View!
|desc={{p|Shiftry}} first appeared in ''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'', where it was the first Pokémon to be sent against Ash, while he chose {{AP|Sceptile}}. Before using any move, Shiftry dodged the {{m|Bullet Seed}} from Sceptile and was told to move to the jungle. It had immense speed, but Sceptile was just as fast, as it followed close behind. After the two Grass types reached a small waterfall, both continued their duel. Shiftry managed to push Sceptile into the pool of water, then used {{m|Rock Smash}} to send rocks down into the pool. However, Sceptile escaped up through the waterfall and landed a hit on Shiftry, knocking it out, and winning Ash the first victory.
|desc={{p|Shiftry}} appeared in ''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'', where it was the first Pokémon to be sent against {{Ash}}, while he chose {{AP|Sceptile}}. Before using any [[move]], Shiftry dodged the {{m|Bullet Seed}} from Sceptile and was told to move to the jungle. It had immense speed, but Sceptile was just as fast, as it followed close behind. After the two {{type|Grass}}s reached a small waterfall, both continued their duel. Shiftry managed to push Sceptile into the pool of water, then used Rock Smash to send rocks down into the pool. However, Sceptile escaped up through the waterfall and landed a hit on Shiftry, knocking it out, and winning Ash the first victory.
 
It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG165|King and Queen for a Day]]''.


Shiftry's known moves are {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Double Team}}, and {{m|Rock Smash}}.}}
Shiftry's known moves are {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Double Team}}, and {{m|Rock Smash}}.}}
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|vajp=Kōichi Sakaguchi
|vajp=Kōichi Sakaguchi
|vaen=Kōichi Sakaguchi
|vaen=Kōichi Sakaguchi
|desc={{p|Claydol}} appeared in the episode ''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'', where it was the third Pokémon to be sent out against Ash. Claydol had to face Ash's {{AP|Swellow}} and {{AP|Sceptile}} before being defeated by Sceptile's newly learned {{m|SolarBeam}}. Claydol is the powerhouse of Spenser's team.
|desc={{p|Claydol}} appeared in ''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'', where it was the third Pokémon to be sent out against {{Ash}}. Claydol had to face [[Ash's Swellow]] and {{AP|Sceptile}} before being defeated by Sceptile's newly learned {{m|SolarBeam}}. Claydol is the powerhouse of Spenser's team, being able to use Rapid Spin in combination with Psybeam.


Claydol appeared in flashbacks in ''[[AG165|King and Queen for a Day]]'' and ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]''.
Claydol reappeared in flashback in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]''.


Claydol's known moves are {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Rapid Spin}}, {{m|Sandstorm}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and {{m|Psybeam}}.}}
Claydol's known moves are {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Rapid Spin}}, {{m|Sandstorm}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and {{m|Psybeam}}.}}
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===Voice actors===
===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{frontier color}}|bordercolor={{frontier color light}}
{{vatable|color={{frontier color}}|bordercolor={{frontier color light}}
|ja=野沢那智 ''[[Nachi Nozawa]]''
|ja=野沢那智 ''Nachi Nozawa''
|en=[[Eric Schussler]]
|en=[[Eric Schussler]]
|fi=Pasi Ruohonen
|fi=Pasi Ruohonen
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Spenser Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Spenser in the Pokémon Adventures manga]]
[[File:Spenser Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Spenser in the Pokémon Adventures manga]]
Spenser debuts in the {{chap|Emerald}}. He is one of the seven Trainers hired by Scott to be a Frontier Brain at the Battle Frontier. Spenser is first seen at the Frontier's opening ceremony, where he participates in a demonstration battle alongside Lucy. Though the battle ends in an easy victory, the ceremony is interrupted by {{adv|Emerald}}, who announces that he wishes to conquer the Battle Frontier. The press mistakenly report the incident as allowing an ordinary Trainer to take part in the Battle Frontier before it officially opens a week later. The Frontier Brains decide to use this assumption as free publicity and allow Emerald to challenge the Battle Frontier under the condition that he completes it before it officially opens.
====History====
====={{chap|Emerald}}=====
Spenser is one of the seven {{pkmn|Trainer}}s hired by Scott to be a Frontier Brain at the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. Spenser is first seen at the Frontier's opening ceremony, where he participates in a demonstration {{pkmn|battle}} alongside Lucy. Though the battle ends in an easy victory, the ceremony is interrupted by {{adv|Emerald}}, who announces that he wishes to conquer the Battle Frontier. The press mistakenly report the incident as allowing an ordinary Trainer to take part in the Battle Frontier before it officially opens a week later. The Frontier Brains decide to use this assumption as free publicity and allow Emerald to challenge the Battle Frontier under the condition that he completes it before it officially opens.


Later, while Emerald is challenging the Battle Pyramid, Noland is attacked by an unknown assailant and several rental Pokémon are stolen. After Noland is taken to a hospital, the other Frontier Brains begin to suspect Emerald as the culprit. They head to the Battle Pyramid to confront Emerald and find him after having defeated Brandon. When they ask him about what happened, Emerald reveals that he did not attack Noland and is actually after the Mythical Pokémon {{p|Jirachi}}. The Frontier Brains find Emerald's explanation suspicious, but decide to follow him into [[Artisan Cave]], where Jirachi is currently located at. Upon arriving, everyone is attacked by a horde of wild {{p|Smeargle}} while Emerald continues inside to find Jirachi. After the Frontier Brains get past the Smeargle, they meet up with Emerald, who has managed to find Jirachi. Emerald attempts to capture Jirachi, but is attacked by [[Guile Hideout]], the actual culprit who attacked Noland. When Jirachi runs off, Emerald attempts to pursue it, only to be attacked by the rental Pokémon Guile had stolen. Spenser, Brandon, Lucy, and Tucker all try to attack Guile to avenge Noland, but are easily defeated. Eventually, Jirachi escapes, forcing Guile to leave to continue his pursuit of it. Injured from the battle, everyone decides to return to the Battle Frontier. When they meet up with Scott again, he reveals that he was aware of Guile and Emerald's true mission the entire time. Scott states that he withheld the information from the Frontier Brains to help them get stronger as they still would have lost even if they had known of Guile beforehand.
Later, while Emerald is challenging the [[Battle Pyramid]], Noland is attacked by an unknown assailant and several rental Pokémon are stolen. After Noland is taken to a hospital, the other Frontier Brains begin to suspect Emerald as the culprit. They head to the Battle Pyramid to confront Emerald and find him after having defeated Brandon. When they ask him about what happened, Emerald reveals that he did not attack Noland and is actually after the Mythical Pokémon {{adv|Jirachi}}. The Frontier Brains find Emerald's explanation suspicious, but decide to follow him into [[Artisan Cave]], where Jirachi is currently located at. Upon arriving, everyone is attacked by a horde of wild {{p|Smeargle}} while Emerald continues inside to find Jirachi. After the Frontier Brains get past the Smeargle, they meet up with Emerald, who has managed to find Jirachi. Emerald attempts to capture Jirachi, but is attacked by [[Guile Hideout]], the actual culprit who attacked Noland. When Jirachi runs off, Emerald attempts to pursue it, only to be attacked by the rental Pokémon Guile had stolen. Spenser, Brandon, Lucy, and Tucker all try to attack Guile to avenge Noland, but are easily defeated. Eventually, Jirachi escapes, forcing Guile to leave to continue his pursuit of it. Injured from the battle, everyone decides to return to the Battle Frontier. When they meet up with Scott again, he reveals that he was aware of Guile and Emerald's true mission the entire time. Scott states that he withheld the information from the Frontier Brains to help them get stronger as they still would have lost even if they had known of Guile beforehand.


The next day, Spenser encounters {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}} near the Battle Palace while Emerald challenges the Battle Dome. Spenser confronts Sapphire and reveals that he is able to tell that she came in contact with the {{DL|Colored orbs|Blue Orb}} in the past. The two Pokédex holders find Spenser's actions strange and leave to try and investigate. Shortly afterward, Emerald arrives to challenge the Battle Palace after losing to Tucker. Spenser agrees and decides to battle Emerald immediately without going through the usual sets of virtual Trainers. They are interrupted by a phone call, which is the others informing Spenser that Guile managed to captured Jirachi and is heading to the Battle Tower to make his wish. Emerald decides to head off to the Battle Tower and leaves his Pokémon behind to win the Spirits Symbol for him.
The next day, Spenser encounters {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}} near the [[Battle Palace]] while Emerald challenges the [[Battle Dome]]. Spenser confronts Sapphire and reveals that he is able to tell that she came in contact with the [[Blue Orb]] in the past. The two Pokédex holders find Spenser's actions strange and leave to try and investigate. Shortly afterward, Emerald arrives to challenge the Battle Palace after losing to Tucker. Spenser agrees and decides to battle Emerald immediately without going through the usual sets of virtual Trainers. They are interrupted by a phone call, which is the others informing Spenser that Guile managed to captured Jirachi and is heading to the {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} to make his wish. Emerald decides to head off to the Battle Tower and leaves his Pokémon behind to win the Spirits Symbol for him.


At the Battle Tower, Emerald battles Guile, but his spare Pokémon are defeated. {{p|Latios}} arrives and presents Emerald with his team and the Spirits Symbol they managed to win. Using his ability to share his sight with {{p|Latias}}, Latios relays a message from Spenser, who is still at the Battle Palace. Spenser reveals that in the past, he visited his friends, the guardians of the Red and Blue Orbs on Mt. Pyre. When they were away, he briefly touched the Blue Orb, which filled his head with images of the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Kyogre}}. Due to this moment of weakness, Spenser decided to train his spirit to prevent another incident from happening again. In addition to the visions, he gained the ability to tell when other people have touched the Blue Orb, such as Sapphire. Due to this, Spenser managed to find out that Guile not only touched the Blue Orb, but was [[Archie|someone]] who let its power seep through his entire person.
At the Battle Tower, Emerald battles Guile, but his spare Pokémon are defeated. {{p|Latios}} arrives and presents Emerald with his team and the Spirits Symbol they managed to win. Using his ability to share his sight with {{p|Latias}}, Latios relays a message from Spenser, who is still at the Battle Palace. Spenser reveals that in the past, he visited his friends, the guardians of the [[Red Orb|Red]] and [[Blue Orb]]s on [[Mt. Pyre]]. When they were away, he briefly touched the Blue Orb, which filled his head with images of the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Kyogre}}. Due to this moment of weakness, Spenser decided to train his spirit to prevent another incident from happening again. In addition to the visions, he gained the ability to tell when other people have touched the Blue Orb, such as Sapphire. Due to this, Spenser managed to find out that Guile not only touched the Blue Orb, but was [[Archie|someone]] who let its power seep through his entire person.


Guile is impressed by Spenser's skills, but uses Jirachi to wish for a gigantic Kyogre made of seawater to flood the entire Battle Frontier. Spenser and the other Frontier Brains work together to get the press to safety and fight off Guile's rental Pokémon while Emerald and the other Pokédex holders fight Guile. Eventually Emerald and the Pokédex holders manage to defeat Guile and destroy the gigantic Kyogre monster. The day after, an injured Spenser and the other Frontier Brains congratulate Emerald for the hard work he put into saving everyone.
Guile is impressed by Spenser's skills, but uses Jirachi to wish for a gigantic Kyogre made of seawater to flood the entire Battle Frontier. Spenser and the other Frontier Brains work together to get the press to safety and fight off Guile's rental Pokémon while Emerald and the other Pokédex holders fight Guile. Eventually Emerald and the Pokédex holders manage to defeat Guile and destroy the gigantic Kyogre monster. The day after, an injured Spenser and the other Frontier Brains congratulate Emerald for the hard work he put into saving everyone.


In the {{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}, Spenser and the other Hoenn Frontier Brains battle and defeat the Admins of Neo [[Team Magma]] and Neo [[Team Aqua]], who had interfered in the launch of a rocket that was made to stop the [[Grand Meteor Delta|meteoroid]] threatening to destroy the world. Later, Spenser and the other Hoenn Frontier Brains are called to [[Sootopolis City]] to assist in stopping the meteoroid.
====={{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}=====
Spenser and the other Hoenn Frontier Brains battle and defeat the Admins of Neo [[Team Magma]] and Neo [[Team Aqua]], who had interfered in the launch of a rocket that was made to stop the [[Grand Meteor Delta|meteoroid]] threatening to destroy the world. Later, Spenser and the other Hoenn Frontier Brains are called to [[Sootopolis City]] to assist in stopping the meteoroid.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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|epnum=PS304
|epnum=PS304
|epname=Swanky Showdown with Swalot
|epname=Swanky Showdown with Swalot
|desc={{p|Crobat}} is Spenser's first known Pokémon. It was used to battle a {{p|Swalot}} and {{p|Electrode}} in the opening ceremony of the Battle Frontier. Despite the type-disadvantage, Crobat, with the assistance of [[Lucy's Seviper]], was able to defeat them. At the Artisan Cave, it was used to battle Guile, only for its attacks to be easily countered. Crobat was used to battle Emerald's team at the Battle Palace, but was eventually defeated. In the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire chapter, it was seen helping Spenser fight the Admins of Neo Team Magma and Neo Team Aqua.
|desc={{p|Crobat}} is Spenser's first known Pokémon. It was used to battle a {{p|Swalot}} and {{p|Electrode}} in the opening ceremony of the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. Despite the type-disadvantage, Crobat, with the assistance of [[Lucy's Seviper]], was able to defeat them. At the Artisan Cave, it was used to battle Guile, only for its attacks to be easily countered. Crobat was used to battle Emerald's team at the [[Battle Palace]], but was eventually defeated. In the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire chapter, it was seen helping Spenser fight the Admins of Neo Team Magma and Neo Team Aqua.


Crobat's known moves are {{m|Poison Fang}} and {{m|Air Cutter}}.}}
Crobat's known moves are {{m|Poison Fang}} and {{m|Air Cutter}}.}}
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|epnum=PS314
|epnum=PS314
|epname=A Sketchy Smattering of Smeargle
|epname=A Sketchy Smattering of Smeargle
|desc={{p|Lapras}} is Spenser's second known Pokémon. It was first seen taking Spenser and some other Frontier Brains to the Artisan Cave. It was later chosen to be one of the three Pokémon Spenser would use to battle Emerald at the Battle Palace, but it was eventually defeated. When Guile attacked the Frontier with his sea monster Kyogre, Lapras was used to move on the water and helped battle the rental Pokémon.
|desc={{p|Lapras}} is Spenser's second known Pokémon. It was first seen taking Spenser and some other Frontier Brains to the Artisan Cave. It was later chosen to be one of the three Pokémon Spenser would use to battle Emerald at the [[Battle Palace]], but it was eventually defeated. When Guile attacked the Frontier with his sea monster Kyogre, Lapras was used to move on the water and helped battle the rental Pokémon.


None of Lapras's moves are known.}}
None of Lapras's moves are known.}}
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|epnum=PS325
|epnum=PS325
|epname=Standing in the Way with Starmie
|epname=Standing in the Way with Starmie
|desc={{p|Slaking}} is Spenser's third known Pokémon. It was first seen being chosen to be one of the three Pokémon Spenser would use to battle Emerald at the Battle Palace, but it was eventually defeated.
|desc={{p|Slaking}} is Spenser's third known Pokémon. It was first seen being chosen to be one of the three Pokémon Spenser would use to battle Emerald at the [[Battle Palace]], but it was eventually defeated.


None of Slaking's moves are known.}}
None of Slaking's moves are known.}}


===In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga===
===In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga===
<!--[[File:Spenser CBF.png|thumb|200px|Spenser in the Battle Frontier manga]]--->
[[File:Spenser CBF.png|thumb|200px|Spenser in the Battle Frontier manga]]
Spenser makes an appearance in ''[[CBF5|The Predestined Battle!]]'' where he is defeated by {{OBP|Enta|CBF}}. Spenser then gets his picture taken with Enta for their job well done.
Spenser appeared in ''[[CBF5|The Predestined Battle!]]'', where he was defeated by {{OBP|Enta|CBF}}. Spenser then got his picture taken with Enta afterwards.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|width=70
|trainer=Spenser
|trainer=Spenser
|pkmn=Lapras
|pkmn=Lapras
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Spenser is the only [[Generation III]] Frontier Brain who never uses the {{m|Rest}}–[[Chesto Berry]] healing combo on any of his Pokémon.
* Spenser is the only [[Generation III]] Frontier Brain who never uses the {{m|Rest}}–[[Chesto Berry]] healing combo on any of his Pokémon.
* Spenser is the only Frontier Brain in the {{pkmn|anime}} who doesn't use any of the Pokémon he uses in the {{pkmn|games}}.


==Names==
==Names==
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| 宇康 ''Yǔkāng''
| 宇康 ''Yǔkāng''
| Transliteration of his Japanese name. Can be taken as ''peaceful universe''
| Transliteration of his Japanese name. Can be taken as ''peaceful universe''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|HongKong}})
| 宇康 ''Yúhhōng''
| Mandarin-based transliteration of his Japanese name. Can be taken as ''peaceful universe''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Vietnamese
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{{langtable|color={{frontier color light}}|bordercolor={{frontier color}}
{{langtable|color={{frontier color light}}|bordercolor={{frontier color}}
|ja=パレスガーディアン ''Palace Guardian''
|ja=パレスガーディアン ''Palace Guardian''
|zh_yue=宮殿守護者 ''{{tt|Gūngdihn Sáuwuhjé|Palace Guardian}}''
|zh_cmn=宮殿守護者 / 宫殿守护者 ''{{tt|Gōngdiàn Shǒuhùzhě|Palace Guardian}}''
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Spenser
ウコン Ukon
Emerald Palace Maven Spenser.png
Art from Emerald
Gender Male
Eye color Unknown
Hair color White
Hometown Unknown
Region Hoenn*/Kanto*
Trainer class Palace Maven
(Frontier Brain)
Generation III
Games Pokémon Emerald
Brain of Battle Palace
Symbol Spirits Symbol
Anime debut Cutting the Ties that Bind
English voice actor Eric Schussler
Japanese voice actor Nachi Nozawa

Palace Maven Spenser (Japanese: パレスガーディアン ウコン Palace Guardian Ukon) is the Frontier Brain and master of the Battle Frontier's Battle Palace. He is the only character in the games to have the Trainer class Palace Maven (Japanese: パレスガーディアン Palace Guardian).

In the games

Spenser's physical being and heartbeat are as one with his Pokémon, his brethren. He has full trust in his Pokémon. He makes loud threats to set his opponent off guard. When defeated, he awards the Spirits Symbol.

Pokémon

Silver Symbol challenge



Gold Symbol challenge



Other

Spenser also has these Pokémon, but they don't participate in battle. They can be seen entering the battlefield along with Spenser as he gets ready for his battle with the player.

Spr 3e 356.png
Dusclops 		Spr 3e 298.png
Azurill

Quotes

Initial battle
  • Before battle
"My physical being is with Pokémon always! My heart beats as one with Pokémon always! Young one of a Trainer! Do you believe in your Pokémon? Can you believe them through and through? If your bonds of trust are frail, you will never beat my brethren! The bond you share with your Pokémon! Prove it to me here!"
  • Being defeated
"Ah... Now this is something else..."
  • If the player is defeated
"Your Pokémon are wimpy because you're wimpy as a Trainer!"
  • After being defeated
"Gwahahah! Hah, you never fell for my bluster! Sorry for trying that stunt! Here! Bring me the thing!"
His assistant: "My, my, if only you could maintain that facade of distinguished authority... Here! Let's see your Frontier Pass!"
"Your Pokémon's eyes are truly clear and unclouded. I will eagerly await the next opportunity to see you."
Rematch
  • Before battle
"Gwahahah! You've battled your way up again? You must have developed a truly formidable bond with your Pokémon. So be it! This time, I won't bluster or hold back. This time, there's no fooling around. Ready now? Prepare to lose! ... ... ...Kaaah!"
  • Being defeated
"Gwah! Hahahaha!"
  • If the player is defeated
"Gwahahaha! My brethren, we have nothing to fear!"
  • After being defeated
"Well, that was some display! Even fully unleashed, my brethren could not overpower you. You team spirit is truly admirable! Here! Bring me that thing, will you?"
His assistant: "My, my, if only you could maintain a certain level of decorum... Gaaah, here! Hurry with that Frontier Pass, you!"
"Gwahahah! Come see me time and again! My brethren and I will be waiting!"

Sprites

Spr E Spenser.png Spenser OD.png
Sprite from
Emerald 		Overworld sprite from
Emerald

In the anime

Spenser in the anime

Spenser debuted in Cutting the Ties that Bind. He found Ash's Pikachu lying along the riverbank and healed it with a natural remedy. Ash, his friends, and Scott later met up with Spenser, had a meal with him, and stayed overnight in the jungle while Ash continued to comfort Sceptile, who had been left heartbroken by an earlier rejection. The next day, Spenser and the others caught up to Ash just as Team Rocket arrived and stole both Pikachu and Sceptile. Ash managed to free his Pokémon, and after a Heal Bell from Spenser's Chansey, Sceptile sent the trio blasting off. Spenser and Ash then agreed rest up and battle the following day.

In Ka Boom with a View!, Ash and Spenser's match took place on a battlefield that covered a large portion of Metallica Island's jungle. After Sceptile defeated Spenser's Shiftry, Venusaur took several of Heracross's Megahorn attacks before knocking its opponent out with an overwhelming Solar Beam.

After a small snack break, the battle resumed. Ash selected Swellow, and despite having the aerial advantage, the Flying-type had to contend with Venusaur's Vine Whip and Razor Leaf attacks. Suddenly, the clouds moved and obscured the Sun, causing Venusaur's Solar Beam to take longer than expected. Swellow took advantage of the delay to knock Venusaur out. Spenser then sent out his Claydol, which quickly defeated Swellow. After another heated battle, Spenser and his Claydol eventually lost due to Sceptile learning and using Solar Beam.

Spenser reappeared in a flashback in A Pyramiding Rage, along with the other Kanto Frontier Brains.

Character

Spenser has a simple life on Metallica Island, which allows him to appreciate its natural beauty. He believes in a natural order as well as the balance between humans and Pokémon. He has an extensive knowledge of herbal medicines and prefers to use local ingredients to create his meals.

In battle, Spenser prefers to use special attacks to overwhelm his opponent. He also uses the open-air battlefield's various weather conditions and landscapes to his advantage, making battles with him difficult. For example, his Venusaur's Solar Beam charges quicker when it is sunny, or his Claydol's Rapid Spin can trigger a devastating sandstorm.

Pokémon

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

Spenser's Venusaur
Venusaur
Main article: Spenser's Venusaur

Spenser's Venusaur was the second Pokémon chosen by Spenser to go against Ash. It managed to defeat Ash's Heracross, but finally lost to Swellow.

Debut Cutting the Ties that Bind
Voice actors
Japanese Kenta Miyake
English Craig Blair
Spenser's Chansey
Chansey ♀
Spenser's Chansey was used to heal the wounds of Ash's Sceptile.

Chansey's only known move is Heal Bell.

Debut Cutting the Ties that Bind
Spenser's Shiftry
Shiftry
Shiftry appeared in Ka Boom with a View!, where it was the first Pokémon to be sent against Ash, while he chose Sceptile. Before using any move, Shiftry dodged the Bullet Seed from Sceptile and was told to move to the jungle. It had immense speed, but Sceptile was just as fast, as it followed close behind. After the two Grass-types reached a small waterfall, both continued their duel. Shiftry managed to push Sceptile into the pool of water, then used Rock Smash to send rocks down into the pool. However, Sceptile escaped up through the waterfall and landed a hit on Shiftry, knocking it out, and winning Ash the first victory.

Shiftry's known moves are Shadow Ball, Quick Attack, Double Team, and Rock Smash.

Debut Ka Boom with a View!
Spenser's Claydol
Claydol
Claydol appeared in Ka Boom with a View!, where it was the third Pokémon to be sent out against Ash. Claydol had to face Ash's Swellow and Sceptile before being defeated by Sceptile's newly learned SolarBeam. Claydol is the powerhouse of Spenser's team, being able to use Rapid Spin in combination with Psybeam.

Claydol reappeared in flashback in A Pyramiding Rage!.

Claydol's known moves are Teleport, Rapid Spin, Sandstorm, Hyper Beam, and Psybeam.

Debut Ka Boom with a View!
Voice actors
Japanese Kōichi Sakaguchi
English Kōichi Sakaguchi

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 野沢那智 Nachi Nozawa
English Eric Schussler
Finnish Pasi Ruohonen
Brazilian Portuguese Renato Márcio
Spanish Latin America Jorge Ornelas
Spain Roberto Cuenca Martínez


In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Spenser in the Pokémon Adventures manga

History

Emerald arc

Spenser is one of the seven Trainers hired by Scott to be a Frontier Brain at the Battle Frontier. Spenser is first seen at the Frontier's opening ceremony, where he participates in a demonstration battle alongside Lucy. Though the battle ends in an easy victory, the ceremony is interrupted by Emerald, who announces that he wishes to conquer the Battle Frontier. The press mistakenly report the incident as allowing an ordinary Trainer to take part in the Battle Frontier before it officially opens a week later. The Frontier Brains decide to use this assumption as free publicity and allow Emerald to challenge the Battle Frontier under the condition that he completes it before it officially opens.

Later, while Emerald is challenging the Battle Pyramid, Noland is attacked by an unknown assailant and several rental Pokémon are stolen. After Noland is taken to a hospital, the other Frontier Brains begin to suspect Emerald as the culprit. They head to the Battle Pyramid to confront Emerald and find him after having defeated Brandon. When they ask him about what happened, Emerald reveals that he did not attack Noland and is actually after the Mythical Pokémon Jirachi. The Frontier Brains find Emerald's explanation suspicious, but decide to follow him into Artisan Cave, where Jirachi is currently located at. Upon arriving, everyone is attacked by a horde of wild Smeargle while Emerald continues inside to find Jirachi. After the Frontier Brains get past the Smeargle, they meet up with Emerald, who has managed to find Jirachi. Emerald attempts to capture Jirachi, but is attacked by Guile Hideout, the actual culprit who attacked Noland. When Jirachi runs off, Emerald attempts to pursue it, only to be attacked by the rental Pokémon Guile had stolen. Spenser, Brandon, Lucy, and Tucker all try to attack Guile to avenge Noland, but are easily defeated. Eventually, Jirachi escapes, forcing Guile to leave to continue his pursuit of it. Injured from the battle, everyone decides to return to the Battle Frontier. When they meet up with Scott again, he reveals that he was aware of Guile and Emerald's true mission the entire time. Scott states that he withheld the information from the Frontier Brains to help them get stronger as they still would have lost even if they had known of Guile beforehand.

The next day, Spenser encounters Ruby and Sapphire near the Battle Palace while Emerald challenges the Battle Dome. Spenser confronts Sapphire and reveals that he is able to tell that she came in contact with the Blue Orb in the past. The two Pokédex holders find Spenser's actions strange and leave to try and investigate. Shortly afterward, Emerald arrives to challenge the Battle Palace after losing to Tucker. Spenser agrees and decides to battle Emerald immediately without going through the usual sets of virtual Trainers. They are interrupted by a phone call, which is the others informing Spenser that Guile managed to captured Jirachi and is heading to the Battle Tower to make his wish. Emerald decides to head off to the Battle Tower and leaves his Pokémon behind to win the Spirits Symbol for him.

At the Battle Tower, Emerald battles Guile, but his spare Pokémon are defeated. Latios arrives and presents Emerald with his team and the Spirits Symbol they managed to win. Using his ability to share his sight with Latias, Latios relays a message from Spenser, who is still at the Battle Palace. Spenser reveals that in the past, he visited his friends, the guardians of the Red and Blue Orbs on Mt. Pyre. When they were away, he briefly touched the Blue Orb, which filled his head with images of the Legendary Pokémon Kyogre. Due to this moment of weakness, Spenser decided to train his spirit to prevent another incident from happening again. In addition to the visions, he gained the ability to tell when other people have touched the Blue Orb, such as Sapphire. Due to this, Spenser managed to find out that Guile not only touched the Blue Orb, but was someone who let its power seep through his entire person.

Guile is impressed by Spenser's skills, but uses Jirachi to wish for a gigantic Kyogre made of seawater to flood the entire Battle Frontier. Spenser and the other Frontier Brains work together to get the press to safety and fight off Guile's rental Pokémon while Emerald and the other Pokédex holders fight Guile. Eventually Emerald and the Pokédex holders manage to defeat Guile and destroy the gigantic Kyogre monster. The day after, an injured Spenser and the other Frontier Brains congratulate Emerald for the hard work he put into saving everyone.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

Spenser and the other Hoenn Frontier Brains battle and defeat the Admins of Neo Team Magma and Neo Team Aqua, who had interfered in the launch of a rocket that was made to stop the meteoroid threatening to destroy the world. Later, Spenser and the other Hoenn Frontier Brains are called to Sootopolis City to assist in stopping the meteoroid.

Pokémon

Spenser's Crobat
Crobat
Crobat is Spenser's first known Pokémon. It was used to battle a Swalot and Electrode in the opening ceremony of the Battle Frontier. Despite the type-disadvantage, Crobat, with the assistance of Lucy's Seviper, was able to defeat them. At the Artisan Cave, it was used to battle Guile, only for its attacks to be easily countered. Crobat was used to battle Emerald's team at the Battle Palace, but was eventually defeated. In the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire chapter, it was seen helping Spenser fight the Admins of Neo Team Magma and Neo Team Aqua.

Crobat's known moves are Poison Fang and Air Cutter.

Debut Swanky Showdown with Swalot
Spenser's Lapras
Lapras
Lapras is Spenser's second known Pokémon. It was first seen taking Spenser and some other Frontier Brains to the Artisan Cave. It was later chosen to be one of the three Pokémon Spenser would use to battle Emerald at the Battle Palace, but it was eventually defeated. When Guile attacked the Frontier with his sea monster Kyogre, Lapras was used to move on the water and helped battle the rental Pokémon.

None of Lapras's moves are known.

Debut A Sketchy Smattering of Smeargle
Spenser's Slaking
Slaking
Slaking is Spenser's third known Pokémon. It was first seen being chosen to be one of the three Pokémon Spenser would use to battle Emerald at the Battle Palace, but it was eventually defeated.

None of Slaking's moves are known.

Debut Standing in the Way with Starmie

In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga

Spenser in the Battle Frontier manga

Spenser appeared in The Predestined Battle!, where he was defeated by Enta. Spenser then got his picture taken with Enta afterwards.

Pokémon

Spenser's Lapras
Lapras
Lapras is Spenser's only known Pokémon. It went up against Enta's Vulpix and lost despite the type advantage.

None of Lapras's moves are known.

Debut The Predestined Battle!

Trivia

  • Spenser is the only Generation III Frontier Brain who never uses the Rest–Chesto Berry healing combo on any of his Pokémon.
  • Spenser is the only Frontier Brain in the anime who doesn't use any of the Pokémon he uses in the games.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ウコン Ukon From 鬱金 ukon, turmeric
English Spenser From spirit
French Esteban From esprit, spirit
German Serenus From seele (soul) and serenus (Latin for serene)
Italian Spartaco From spirito, spirit. Also the Italian name of Spartacus
Spanish Aniceto From ánimo, spirit
Korean 우근 Ugeun Transliteration of his Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 宇康 Yǔkāng Transliteration of his Japanese name. Can be taken as peaceful universe
Chinese (Cantonese) 宇康 Yúhhōng Mandarin-based transliteration of his Japanese name. Can be taken as peaceful universe
Vietnamese Ukon Transliteration of his Japanese name.


Palace Maven

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese パレスガーディアン Palace Guardian
Chinese Cantonese 宮殿守護者 Gūngdihn Sáuwuhjé
Mandarin 宮殿守護者 / 宫殿守护者 Gōngdiàn Shǒuhùzhě
Finland Flag.png Finnish Palatsintietäjä
France Flag.png European French Capt. Palace
Germany Flag.png German Palastregent
Italy Flag.png Italian Sire Palazzo
South Korea Flag.png Korean 팰리스가디언 Palace Guardian
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Guardian del Palacio
Spain Flag.png Spain Amo Palacio
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Quản gia Cung điện

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