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(there are too many pages called "director" anyway. This name is probably fine)
(I agree that the page should not be moved. But following his in-game nomenclature, it's redundant to state that the "Radio Director is the head of the Radio Tower".)
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:''This article is about the Radio Director. For other directors seen in the {{pkmn|anime}}, see [[Construction director]] and [[Director (AG165)]].''
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The '''Radio Director''' (Japanese: '''きょくちょう''' ''director'') is the head of the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|Radio Tower]] in [[Goldenrod City]]. He appears in {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
The '''Director''' (Japanese: '''きょくちょう''' ''Director'') is the head of the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|Radio Tower]] in [[Goldenrod City]]. He appears in {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.


==In the games==
==In the games==
A key part of all Johto-based games is [[Team Rocket]]'s invasion of the Radio Tower. After defeating many {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Grunts}}, the player meets up with who is assumed to be the Radio Director. It turns out that this director is merely an impostor: [[Team Rocket]] {{tc|Executive}} [[Petrel]] disguised as the director. Once he has been defeated, Petrel will reveal that the director is in the [[Goldenrod Tunnel]]. After rescuing him, the real director will give the [[Card Key]], that will give access to the fifth floor, where Team Rocket's {{tc|Executive}}s are.
A key part of all Johto-based games is [[Team Rocket]]'s invasion of the Radio Tower. After defeating many {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Grunts}}, the player meets up with who is assumed to be the Director. It turns out that this Director is merely an impostor: [[Team Rocket]] {{tc|Executive}} [[Petrel]] disguised as the Director. Once he has been defeated, Petrel will reveal that the Director is in the [[Goldenrod Tunnel]]. After rescuing him, the real Director will give the [[Card Key]], that will give access to the fifth floor, where Team Rocket's {{tc|Executive}}s are.
 
Once Team Rocket has been conclusively defeated and disbanded, the Director will express his gratitude by awarding an item. In {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold|s}} and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold|s}} he will give the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Rainbow Wing}}, in {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Silver|s}} and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|SoulSilver|s}} he will give the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Silver Wing}}, and in {{game|Crystal}} he will give the [[Clear Bell]]. The Director supposedly found the item given when the tower previously there was knocked down, and they are all used in summoning a [[legendary Pokémon]], specifically the [[version mascot]]s {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Lugia}}, and {{p|Suicune}} respectively.
 
===Items given===
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{{Itemlist|Clear Bell|After defeating Team Rocket|C=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Rainbow Wing|After defeating Team Rocket|G=yes|HG=yes|display={{DL|Legendary artifacts|Rainbow Wing}}}}
{{Itemlist|Silver Wing|After defeating Team Rocket|S=yes|SS=yes|display={{DL|Legendary artifacts|Silver Wing}}}}
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Once Team Rocket has been conclusively defeated and disbanded, the director will express his gratitude by awarding an item. In {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold|s}} and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold|s}} he will give the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Rainbow Wing}}, in {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Silver|s}} and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|SoulSilver|s}} he will give the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Silver Wing}}, and in {{game|Crystal}} he will give the [[Clear Bell]]. The director supposedly found the item given when the tower previously there was knocked down, and they are all used in summoning a [[legendary Pokémon]], specifically the [[version mascot]]s {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Lugia}}, and {{p|Suicune}} respectively.
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
The director first appears in ''[[PS105|Smeargle Smudge]]'' inviting {{adv|Gold}} to participate in a radio show at the Goldenrod Radio Tower. He is later seen with [[DJ Mary]] broadcasting events such as Gold's race against [[Whitney]], her visit to [[Mahogany Gym]] and the battles between [[Gym Leader]]s from [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]].
The Director first appears in ''[[PS105|Smeargle Smudge]]'' inviting {{adv|Gold}} to participate in a radio show at the Goldenrod Radio Tower. He is later seen with [[DJ Mary]] broadcasting events such as Gold's race against [[Whitney]], her visit to [[Mahogany Gym]] and the battles between [[Gym Leader]]s from [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]].


In ''[[PS444|VS Togepi]]'', while he is broadcasting the [[Pokéathlon]] events, [[Lance's Dragonite]] suddenly attacks the place and the director ends up on the Pokémon's head, being saved by Gold. The director then takes Gold by car to [[Ecruteak City]], where he wants to meet the [[Kimono Girl]]s.
In ''[[PS444|VS Togepi]]'', while he is broadcasting the [[Pokéathlon]] events, [[Lance's Dragonite]] suddenly attacks the place and the Director ends up on the Pokémon's head, being saved by Gold. The Director then takes Gold by car to [[Ecruteak City]], where he wants to meet the [[Kimono Girl]]s.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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|desc={{p|Dusknoir}} appears with the Director at the [[Ecruteak Gym]], right after it is destroyed by {{p|Arceus}}.}}
 
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| Director
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| French
| Directeur
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| Intendanten
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| Direttore
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| Director
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Revision as of 16:13, 17 January 2013

This article is about the Radio Director. For other directors seen in the anime, see Construction director and Director (AG165).
Director
きょくちょう Director
Radio Director Adventures.png
The Director in Pokémon Adventures
Gender Male
Hometown Unknown
Region Johto
Generation II, IV
Games Gold, Silver, Crystal, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

The Director (Japanese: きょくちょう Director) is the head of the Radio Tower in Goldenrod City. He appears in Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver.

In the games

A key part of all Johto-based games is Team Rocket's invasion of the Radio Tower. After defeating many Grunts, the player meets up with who is assumed to be the Director. It turns out that this Director is merely an impostor: Team Rocket Executive Petrel disguised as the Director. Once he has been defeated, Petrel will reveal that the Director is in the Goldenrod Tunnel. After rescuing him, the real Director will give the Card Key, that will give access to the fifth floor, where Team Rocket's Executives are.

Once Team Rocket has been conclusively defeated and disbanded, the Director will express his gratitude by awarding an item. In Pokémon Gold and HeartGold he will give the Rainbow Wing, in Pokémon Silver and SoulSilver he will give the Silver Wing, and in Pokémon Crystal he will give the Clear Bell. The Director supposedly found the item given when the tower previously there was knocked down, and they are all used in summoning a legendary Pokémon, specifically the version mascots Ho-Oh, Lugia, and Suicune respectively.

Items given

Item Location Games
Card Key Card Key At the Goldenrod Tunnel  G  S  C  HG  SS 
Clear Bell Clear Bell After defeating Team Rocket  C 
Rainbow Wing Rainbow Wing After defeating Team Rocket  G  HG 
Silver Wing Silver Wing After defeating Team Rocket  S  SS 

Sprites

File:Radio Director II OD.png File:Baoba OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation II 		Overworld sprite from
Generation IV

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

The Director first appears in Smeargle Smudge inviting Gold to participate in a radio show at the Goldenrod Radio Tower. He is later seen with DJ Mary broadcasting events such as Gold's race against Whitney, her visit to Mahogany Gym and the battles between Gym Leaders from Kanto and Johto.

In VS Togepi, while he is broadcasting the Pokéathlon events, Lance's Dragonite suddenly attacks the place and the Director ends up on the Pokémon's head, being saved by Gold. The Director then takes Gold by car to Ecruteak City, where he wants to meet the Kimono Girls.

Pokémon

Radio Director's Dusknoir
Dusknoir
Dusknoir appears with the Director at the Ecruteak Gym, right after it is destroyed by Arceus.
Debut VS Arceus II

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese きょくちょう Director
English Director
French Directeur
German Intendanten Literally means Intendant.
Italian Direttore
Spanish Director



Non-player characters in the core series games
Johto Professor Elm • Professor Oak • Mom • Ethan • Lyra • Silver • Mr. Pokémon • Eusine • Lance • Red • Kiyo • Baoba • Magnus • Earl • Kurt • Carrie • Dude
Mary • Buena • Radio Director • Haircut brothers • Webster • Master • Li • Wilma • Primo • Maximo • Jet • Caitlin • Cynthia • Cameron • Mr. Game • Felicity • Teala
Team Rocket • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Frontier Brains • Kimono Girls • Week Siblings • Name Rater • Poké Seer • Day-Care Couple • Professors' aides


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