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'''Roark''' (Japanese: '''ヒョウタ''' ''Hyouta'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Oreburgh City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Oreburgh Gym]]. He hands out the {{Badge|Coal}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Rock}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He is [[Byron]]'s son and the grandson of the [[Underground Man]].
'''Roark''' (Japanese: '''ヒョウタ''' ''Hyouta'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Oreburgh City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Oreburgh Gym]]. He hands out the {{Badge|Coal}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Rock}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He is [[Byron]]'s son.


==In the games==
==In the core series games==
Roark's team is made up entirely of {{type|Rock}} Pokémon. After he is defeated, he will give the player the {{Badge|Coal}} and {{TM|76|Stealth Rock}}; the Badge gives the player the ability to use {{m|Rock Smash}} outside of battle. Roark, as the [[Oreburgh Mine]]'s safety supervisor, lets the Trainers of Oreburgh train in the mines. Despite his young age, he keeps the mine running safely and efficiently. After losing, he feels embarrassed that his Cranidos lost to a Trainer without any Badges and cautions the protagonist that the following leaders are a lot tougher. Roark later appears in [[the Underground]], welcoming the player on their first visit there, and explaining a handful of features of the area. Like the other Gym Leaders, he can be fought again at the [[Battleground]] in {{v|Platinum}}.
Roark's team is made up entirely of {{type|Rock}} Pokémon. After he is defeated, he will give the {{player}} the {{Badge|Coal}} and {{TM|76|Stealth Rock}}; the Badge gives the player the ability to use {{m|Rock Smash}} outside of battle. Roark, as the [[Oreburgh Mine]]'s safety supervisor, lets the Trainers of Oreburgh train in the mines. Despite his young age, he keeps the mine running safely and efficiently. After losing, he feels embarrassed that his Cranidos lost to a Trainer without any Badges and cautions the protagonist that the following leaders are a lot tougher. Roark later appears in the [[Underground]], welcoming the player on their first visit there, and explaining a handful of features of the area. Like the other Gym Leaders, he can be fought again at the [[Battleground]] in {{v|Platinum}}. A woman in [[Sunyshore City]] mentions [[Byron]] and the [[Underground Man]] are related and they, with Roark, are a trio of dedicated diggers.


As a child, Roark spent a significant amount of time playing on [[Iron Island]].
As a child, Roark spent a significant amount of time playing on [[Iron Island]].


Apparently, [[Riley]] was considered for position of Oreburgh Gym Leader first, but he declined and suggested Roark for the position, and Roark was instead instated.
Apparently, [[Riley]] was considered for the position of Oreburgh Gym Leader first, but he declined and suggested Roark for the position, and Roark was instead picked.
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|held=Passho Berry
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{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===Quotes===
===={{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}====
===={{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}====
=====Gym battle=====
;[[Oreburgh Mine]]
{{Party/Single
:''"OK, stand back and watch this. Using the [[HM|hidden move]] {{m|Rock Smash}}, a boulder blocking your way..."''
|color={{rock color}}
:''"Fallen boulders need to be smashed so they're out of the way. If you could get the [[Badge]] from the [[Gym]] in town, you'd be able to do this too. Of course, you'd have to beat the [[Gym Leader]] first. That'd be me!"''
|headcolor={{rock color light}}
|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|sprite=VSRoark_BDSP.png|size=90px
|prize={{Pdollar}}1,960
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Roark
|game=BDSP
|location=Oreburgh Gym
|pokemon=3
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=074
|pokemon=Geodude
|gender=male
|level=12
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Rock Head
|move1=Stealth Rock|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Status
|move2=Defense Curl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Rollout|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=095
|pokemon=Onix
|gender=male
|level=12
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Stealth Rock|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Status
|move2=Rock Throw|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bind|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=408
|pokemon=Cranidos
|gender=male
|level=14
|type1=Rock
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Headbutt|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bulldoze|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


;[[Oreburgh Gym]]
=====[[Rematch]]=====
* Before battle
{{Party/Single
:''"Welcome! This is the Oreburgh Pokémon Gym! I'm Roark, the Gym Leader! I'm but one {{pkmn|Trainer}} who decided to walk proudly with {{type|Rock}} Pokémon! As the Gym Leader, I need to see your potential as a Trainer. And, I'll need to see the toughness of the Pokémon that battle with you!"''
|color={{rock color}}
|headcolor={{rock color light}}
|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|sprite=VSRoark_BDSP.png|size=90px
|prize={{Pdollar}}8,928
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Roark
|game=BDSP
|location=Oreburgh Gym
|pokemon=6
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=248
|pokemon=Tyranitar
|gender=male
|level=68
|type1=Rock|type2=Dark
|ability=Sand Stream
|held=Smooth Rock
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Roar|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=142
|pokemon=Aerodactyl
|gender=male
|level=66
|type1=Rock|type2=Flying
|ability=Unnerve
|held=Scope Lens
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Roar|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Roost|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Status
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=348
|pokemon=Armaldo
|gender=male
|level=70
|type1=Rock|type2=Bug
|ability=Swift Swim
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=X-Scissor|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Brine|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical
}}
{{Party/Div|color={{rock color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=476
|pokemon=Probopass
|gender=male
|level=68
|type1=Rock|type2=Steel
|ability=Sand Force
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Power Gem|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flash Cannon|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Special
|move3=Body Press|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Discharge|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=369
|pokemon=Relicanth
|gender=male
|level=64
|type1=Water|type2=Rock
|ability=Rock Head
|held=Choice Band
|move1=Head Smash|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=409
|pokemon=Rampardos
|gender=male
|level=72
|type1=Rock
|ability=Sheer Force
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Zen Headbutt|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Head Smash|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


* After the opponent sends out their last Pokémon
=====Battle Tower=====
:''"Think you can take down the next Pokémon like you did earlier?"''
======Master Class Single Battles (Rank 1)======
{{Party/Single|
|color={{rock color}}
|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|headcolor={{rock color light}}
|sprite=VSRoark 2 BDSP.png|size=90px
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Roark
|game=BDSP
|prize=10{{color2|000000|Battle Point|BP}}
|location=Battle Tower (Sinnoh)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Lop/facility8/head|{{rock color light}}|{{rock color}}|{{rock color}}}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team A
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|142|Aerodactyl|Unnerve|Lum Berry|Aerial Ace|Flying|Stone Edge|Rock|Earthquake|Ground|Iron Head|Steel|156|157|85|58|95|200}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|080|Slowbro|Regenerator|Leftovers|Scald|Water|Grass Knot|Grass|Ice Beam|Ice|Slack Off|Normal|202|72|178|121|100|50}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|248|Tyranitar|Sand Stream|Focus Sash|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Rock Slide|Rock|Crunch|Dark|Ice Punch|Ice|175|186|130|90|121|124}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team B
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|248|Tyranitar|Sand Stream|Chople Berry|Stealth Rock|Rock|Thunder Wave|Electric|Rock Tomb|Rock|Crunch|Dark|207|155|178|90|120|81}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|373|Salamence|Intimidate|Lum Berry|Earthquake|Ground|Outrage|Dragon|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Dragon Dance|Dragon|171|187|100|103|100|167}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|409|Rampardos|Mold Breaker|Choice Scarf|Head Smash|Rock|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Earthquake|Ground|Iron Head|Steel|173|217|80|63|70|121}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team C
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|337|Lunatone|Levitate|Focus Sash|Trick Room|Psychic|Ice Beam|Ice|Grass Knot|Grass|Psychic|Psychic|197|60|86|161|105|67}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|324|Torkoal|Drought|Charcoal|Eruption|Fire|Flamethrower|Fire|Solar Beam|Grass|Earth Power|Ground|177|90|161|150|90|22}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|409|Rampardos|Mold Breaker|Life Orb|Head Smash|Rock|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Earthquake|Ground|Iron Head|Steel|204|238|81|70|70|56}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}


* When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health
======Master Class Double Battles (Rank 1)======
:''"No way! Not yet! Not giving up!"''
In each team, Roark uses the first and second Pokémon on the list, and Byron uses the third and fourth.


* Upon being defeated
{{Party/Tag|
:''"W-what? That can't be! My buffed-up Pokémon!"''
|color={{tower color}}
|bordercolor={{tower color dark}}
|headcolor={{tower color light}}
|bordercolor1={{rock color dark}}
|headcolor1={{rock color light}}
|sprite=VSRoark 2 BDSP.png|size=90px
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Roark
|bordercolor2={{steel color dark}}
|headcolor2={{steel color light}}
|sprite2=VSByron 2 BDSP.png|size2=90px
|class2=Gym Leader
|classlink2=Gym Leader
|name2={{color2|000|Byron}}
|game=BDSP
|prize=12{{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|248|Tyranitar|Sand Stream|Choice Scarf|Ice Punch|Ice|Rock Slide|Rock|Fire Punch|Fire|Earthquake|Ground|175|186|131|90|120|124}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|409|Rampardos|Mold Breaker|Focus Sash|Head Smash|Rock|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Protect|Normal|173|217|80|63|70|121}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|212|Scizor|Technician|Choice Band|Bullet Punch|Steel|Quick Attack|Normal|Superpower|Fighting|U-turn|Bug|175|200|123|54|100|85}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|411|Bastiodon|Sturdy|Custap Berry|Metal Burst|Steel|Rock Slide|Rock|Iron Head|Steel|Wide Guard|Rock|136|114|188|46|158|82}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team B
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|409|Rampardos|Sheer Force|Life Orb|Protect|Normal|Stone Edge|Rock|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Brick Break|Fighting|204|238|81|70|70|56}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|248|Tyranitar|Sand Stream|Chople Berry|Rock Slide|Rock|Ice Punch|Ice|Fire Punch|Fire|Low Kick|Fighting|207|204|131|90|120|81}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|437|Bronzong|Levitate|Mental Herb|Trick Room|Psychic|Gyro Ball|Steel|Rock Slide|Rock|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|174|155|137|84|136|34}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|411|Bastiodon|Sturdy|Shuca Berry|Iron Head|Steel|Rock Slide|Rock|Fissure|Ground|Body Slam|Normal|136|114|188|46|158|82}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team C
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|142|Aerodactyl|Unnerve|Muscle Band|Rock Slide|Rock|Iron Head|Steel|Aerial Ace|Flying|Ice Fang|Ice|156|157|85|58|95|200}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|248|Tyranitar|Sand Stream|Choice Scarf|Ice Punch|Ice|Rock Slide|Rock|Fire Punch|Fire|Earthquake|Ground|176|186|130|90|120|124}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|376|Metagross|Clear Body|Sitrus Berry|Meteor Mash|Steel|Earthquake|Ground|Ice Punch|Ice|Bullet Punch|Steel|156|187|150|90|110|134}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|485|Heatran|Flash Fire|Focus Sash|Heat Wave|Fire|Flash Cannon|Steel|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Earth Power|Ground|167|85|126|200|126|129}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}


* After being defeated
==In the spin-off games==
:''"This is embarrassing... I went and lost to a Trainer who didn't have a single Gym Badge... But that's tough. You were strong, and I was weak. That's all there is. According to [[Pokémon League]] rules, I have to give you our Gym Badge since you've beaten me, the Leader. Here's your official Pokémon League Coal Badge."''
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
:''"Having that Coal Badge means your Pokémon can now use the hidden move Rock Smash outside of battle. You should also take this, too."''
{{main|Roark (Masters)}}
:''"That [[TM76]] contains the move {{m|Stealth Rock}}. It's a move that inflicts damage on foes that switch into battle. Incidentally, a [[TM]] will teach its move to a Pokémon instantly. But a TM will break when you use it, so make certain you want a Pokémon to learn that move."''
Roark forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Cranidos}} and its evolved form {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Roark became a playable sync pair since the game's release.


* If talked to again
{{PairDex/h|Rock}}
:''"In this region of [[Sinnoh]], there are seven other Gym Leaders. I should warn you — they're a lot tougher than I am!"''
{{PairDex|030|Roark|trainerlink=Roark (Masters)#Cranidos → Rampardos|trainerimg=Roark|0409|Cranidos → Rampardos|pokemonlink=Roark's Rampardos|gender=male|Rock|Water|Physical Strike|3|Sync Pair Scout}}
|}


;[[The Underground]]
==Gallery==
:''"Hey! <Player>! Is this maybe your first time here? Welcome to Sinnoh's Underground! Huh? Where is this, you ask? Doesn't the Radar make it obvious? This is a giant underground network of passages underneath Sinnoh. Huh? What am I doing down in this expanse of a place? That's kind of hard to answer. I mean, you can do pretty much anything you want down here. For instance, you can dig up Treasure, [[Sphere]]s, and make a [[Secret Base]]. You can play with your friends down here, too. You should talk to the [[Underground Man]] in [[Eterna City]]. I have to get going now. I'll see you around!"''
===Artwork===
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|-
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| style="border:2px solid #{{rock color light}}; background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[File:Sticker Template Roark 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}}
|}


;[[Resort Area]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
===Sprites and models===
:''"Hi! Could I take a peek inside your Villa?"''
::'''Yes''': ''"Thanks!"''
::'''No''': ''"...Oh, sorry. Am I intruding on something?"''
 
;[[Villa]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
* Any of the following
:''"The Underground extends even underneath the Resort Area. I wonder... If I really tried, would I be able to extend it to even places like [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]]?"''
:''"If it were me, I would display the things I dig up. You know, from places like the mine and the Underground. I would turn the place into my personal museum."''
:''"If it were me, I'd like to put a Fossil over there. You don't think so? No? I think a Fossil would match this decor."''
:''"This place feels different from an underground Secret Base. That reminds me: what color is your underground Flag now?"''
:''"What I think about while digging underground... What did the Pokémon see before they became Fossils? I'd love to go back and see them as they were back then."''
 
;[[Battleground]]
'''If Byron is not at the Battleground'''
* Before battle
:''"Would you like to battle? You'll get to see a different me than you saw at my Gym."''
::'''Yes''': ''"I've got a {{p|Tyranitar|TYRANITAR}} I'm going to send out. It's tougher than even my dad's {{p|Aggron|AGGRON}}!"''
::'''No''': ''"Hmm... That's a heartbreaking answer."''
::'''If talked to again after the player answered "No"''': ''"Oh, you do want to battle?"''
 
* When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health
:''"No way! Not yet! Not giving up!"''
 
* Upon being defeated
:''"W-what? That can't be! My buffed-up Pokémon!"''
 
* After being defeated
:''"Pokémon from ancient times... Fossils that are yet to be discovered... I wonder if I can find new Fossils if I dig all over Sinnoh?"''
 
'''If Byron is also at the Battleground'''
* Before battle
:''"I went down to the Underground every day. I toughened up my Pokémon by digging up [[Fossil]]s nonstop. Could I show you how tough I made them in a battle?"''
::'''Yes''': ''"Here goes! These are my rocking Pokémon, my pride and joy!"''
::'''No''': ''"This is another topic, but you know those Spheres you can dig up? Yes, those Spheres. The ones in the Underground. Why do you suppose Spheres grow if you leave them buried? It's not a huge issue or anything, but doesn't it strike you as odd?"''
::'''If talked to again after the player answered "No"''': ''"Look, can I have some time? I feel lucky to have run into you here, so can I challenge you to a battle?"''
 
* When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health
:''"No way! Not yet! Not giving up!"''
 
* Upon being defeated
:''"W-what? That can't be! My buffed-up Pokémon!"''
 
* After being defeated
:''"When I became a Gym Leader, I finally realized how great my dad is. Not that I'd ever admit that to him, of course."''
 
* If talked to again
:''"...We lost control there. Next time I'd like to challenge you to a Fossil-digging race underground."''
 
===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
;[[Pokémon World Tournament]]
* Before battle (first round)
:''"I need to see your potential as a Trainer. And, I'll need to see the toughness of the Pokémon that battle with you!"''
 
* Before battle (second round)
:''"Every day, I toughened myself up by digging up Fossils nonstop. Could I show you how tough I am in a battle?"''
 
* Before battle (final round)
:''"Here goes! This'll be a rocking battle!"''
 
* Upon being defeated
:''"Wh-what? That can't be! My buffed-up Pokémon!"''
 
* If the player is defeated
:''"See? I'm proud of my rocking battle style!"''
 
* After battle (if the player won)
:''"...We lost control there. Next time, I'd like to challenge you to Fossil-digging race underground in the Sinnoh region."''
 
* After battle (if the player lost)
:''"Thanks! The battle gave me confidence that I may be able to beat my dad!"''
 
* In the lobby (after the tournament)
:''"With skill like yours, it's natural for you to win. Still, wasn't it hard to train Pokémon that much? By the way, are there any Fossils in [[Nacrene City]]'s museum?"''
 
===Sprites===
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:Spr Pt Roark.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Roark.png]]
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:VSRoark.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:VSRoark.png]]
|-  
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}"| [[File:VSRoark 2 BDSP.png|100px]]
|-
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
|-  
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and<br>Shining Pearl}}
| {{color2|000|Battle Tower (Sinnoh)|Battle Tower}} VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
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| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:Roark IV OD.png]]
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:Roark OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:60px"| [[File:Badge Case Roark.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:60px"| [[File:Badge Case Roark IV.png]]
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| colspan="2" | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| Sprite from the {{color2|000000|Badge|Badge Case}}
| Sprite from the {{color2|000|Badge|Badge Case}} from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| Sprite from the {{color2|000|Badge|Badge Case}} from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and<br>Shining Pearl}}
|}
|}
==Quotes==
{{main|Roark/Quotes}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Roark anime.png|thumb|right|220px|Roark in the anime]]
===Main series===
Roark appeared from ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'' to ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched]]''. In his debut episode, he battled [[Paul]], during which he demonstrated his strong abilities, even beating {{DL|Paul|Given away|Paul's Azumarill}} with his {{p|Geodude}}. However, his powerhouse, {{p|Cranidos}}, wasn't powerful enough to defeat {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}. With this victory, Paul earned the {{Badge|Coal}} from Roark. Following his defeat, Roark battled and defeated {{Ash}} in the [[DP016|following episode]].
[[File:Roark anime.png|thumb|220px|Roark in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Roark is the [[Oreburgh City]] [[Gym Leader]] as well as the foreman of the [[Oreburgh Mine]] and the chief of Ancient Pokémon Expedition Operations.
 
Roark first appeared in ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'', in which he was seen excavating for buried [[fossil]]s at the [[Oreburgh Mine]]. He later {{pkmn|battle}}d [[Paul]], during which he demonstrated his strong abilities, even beating Paul's {{p|Azumarill}} with his {{p|Geodude}}. However, his powerhouse, {{p|Cranidos}}, was not powerful enough to defeat {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}. With this victory, Paul earned the {{Badge|Coal}} from Roark.
 
Following his defeat, Roark recovered and battled {{Ash}} the following day in ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow!]]''. Roark's Cranidos quickly knocked out {{AP|Aipom}}, Ash was later forced to recall {{AP|Pikachu}} as well, but {{AP|Turtwig}}’s super effective {{m|Razor Leaf}} attacks led to Cranidos's defeat. Onix made quick work of Turtwig in the next round, then its {{m|Screech}} attack knocked Pikachu out and Ash was left defeated.


In ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets!]]'', Roark used Cranidos to battle the prehistoric Pokémon {{p|Aerodactyl}}, which had been unleashed in Oreburgh City. During the conflict, his Cranidos evolved into {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}}.
In ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets!]]'', Roark used Cranidos to confront a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Aerodactyl}} which had been released into Oreburgh City by {{TRT}}. While {{an|Dawn}} had her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} pin Aerodactyl to the ground, Cranidos later [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}} and sent Team Rocket blasting off.


In ''O'er the Rampardos we Watched'', Roark faced Ash again in a rematch. {{p|Onix}} and {{p|Geodude}} were defeated by {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{p|Aipom}}. His powerhouse {{p|Rampardos}} battled against Ash's whole team and was defeated by {{p|Turtwig}}. Being the victor, Ash earned the {{Badge|Coal}}.  
In ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched]]'', Ash challenged Roark in a [[rematch]]. Onix and Geodude were defeated by Ash's Pikachu and Aipom respectively. His powerhouse Rampardos battled against Ash's whole team, but it was knocked out by {{AP|Turtwig}}. Being the victor, Ash earned his first [[Sinnoh League]] Badge, the Coal Badge.
[[File:Young Roark.png|thumb|left|220px|A younger Roark with his first Fossil]]
[[File:Young Roark.png|thumb|left|220px|A younger Roark with his first Fossil]]


He reappeared in flashbacks in [[DP048]] and [[DP120]].
He reappeared in ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'', where he confronted his father [[Byron]] in [[Canalave City]] over some family tensions. Roark revealed that his father left the [[Oreburgh Gym]] to him after he was requested to take over the [[Canalave Gym]]. Roark was shocked and saddened by his father's sudden departure, thinking that he didn't care what happened to him or his mother. The pair argued over who loved fossils the most, and it escalated into a battle. [[Byron's Bastiodon]] and Roark's Rampardos were evenly matched, but the battle was interrupted after Team Rocket set off alarms when they stole Byron's fossil collection. The father and son duo joined forces to defeat Team Rocket, and Pikachu sent Team Rocket blasting off. Later, Byron revealed that he had always treasured a fossil of a {{p|Sunkern}}'s leaf that Roark had given to him as a child ten years earlier, and Roark accepted that his father did care about him all along.


He reappeared in person in ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'', visiting his father [[Byron]] in [[Canalave City]]. He argued with Byron over which of them loves Fossils more and had a short battle with him. He revealed that Byron suddenly left [[Oreburgh Gym]] to him when he was requested to take over the [[Canalave Gym]]. Roark was shocked and saddened by his father's sudden departure, thinking that he didn't care what happened to him or his mother. Later, Byron revealed that he had always treasured a Fossil of a {{p|Sunkern}}'s leaf that Roark had given to him as a child ten years earlier, and Roark accepted that his father did care about him all along.
In ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', he was the [[Battle judge|referee]] for Ash's Gym battle against Byron.


Along with being the foreman of the Oreburgh Mine, Roark is also the chief of Ancient Pokémon Expedition Operations.
Roark made a cameo appearance during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.


In ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', he was the referee for Ash's Gym battle against Byron.
====Character====
Roark is a compassionate individual who often complements his challengers on their strategies during a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. Roark is ambitious, but he puts a lot of pressure on himself to perform his best in his leading roles at the [[Oreburgh Mine]]s and as [[Gym Leader]]. He also shares his father [[Byron]]'s enthusiasm for [[fossil]] Pokémon, and has deep interests in investigating the past.


Roark appeared in a flashback in [[DP120]], and in a cameo in the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
Roark has trained his Pokémon to be fast and relentless in battle. While his style of battle is largely offense based, his defense strategies however are much like his father. He utilizes his Pokémon's {{Abilities}} to combat [[status condition]] ailments and negate damage, while the [[move]] {{m|Stealth Rock}} causes damage to any of the opponent's substituted Pokémon before the round begins.


===Pokémon===
====Pokémon====
This listing is of Roark's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
This listing is of Roark's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:


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|epnum=DP015
|epnum=DP015
|epname=Shapes of Things to Come!
|epname=Shapes of Things to Come!
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vajp=Shin-ichiro Miki
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|desc={{p|Geodude}} was the first Pokémon Roark used against Paul. It first battled Paul's {{p|Azumarill}}, and despite being at a major disadvantage, it defeated the Aqua Rabbit Pokémon as if it were nothing. Geodude then went up against {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}, and this time it had a type-advantage, but it was defeated by a single super-effective {{m|Brick Break}} attack. It was also used as the second Pokémon in Ash's rematch and faced {{AP|Aipom}}. Although it put up a good fight, Aipom's speed and agility turned out to be too much for Geodude, causing it to be defeated by her super-effective {{m|Focus Punch}}.
|desc={{p|Geodude}} was the first Pokémon Roark used against [[Paul]]. It first {{pkmn|battle}}d Paul's {{p|Azumarill}}, and despite being at a major disadvantage, it defeated the Aqua Rabbit Pokémon as if it were nothing. Geodude then went up against {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}, and this time it had a [[type]] advantage, but it was defeated by a single super effective {{m|Brick Break}} attack. It was also used as the second Pokémon in {{Ash}}'s [[rematch]] and faced {{AP|Aipom}}. Although it put up a good fight, Aipom's speed and agility turned out to be too much for Geodude, causing it to be defeated by her powerful {{m|Focus Punch}}.


Geodude's known moves are {{m|Hidden Power}}, {{m|Rollout}}, and {{m|Seismic Toss}}.}}
Geodude's known moves are {{m|Hidden Power}}, {{m|Rollout}}, and {{m|Seismic Toss}}.}}
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|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=The powerhouse of Roark's team, {{p|Onix}} was used as Roark's second Pokémon during his match against Paul. It first went up against Elekid and while it was able to weaken it, Onix was struck by Elekid's {{a|Static}} and was {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}}, allowing it to be defeated by {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}. Onix was also used during Roark's first match against Ash and easily won the battle for its Trainer, knocking out an already exhausted {{AP|Turtwig}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}. During the rematch, Pikachu made up for its loss and defeated Onix with {{m|Iron Tail}}.
|desc={{p|Onix}} was used as Roark's second Pokémon during his match against [[Paul]]. It first went up against Elekid and while it was able to weaken the Electric Pokémon, Onix was struck by Elekid's {{a|Static}} and was {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}}, allowing it to be defeated by {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}. Onix was also used during Roark's first match against {{Ash}} and easily won the battle for Roark, as {{AP|Turtwig}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} were already exhausted from battling {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}} earlier. During the [[rematch]], Pikachu made up for his loss and defeated Onix with {{m|Iron Tail}}.


It reappeared in flashbacks in [[DP048]], ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', and [[DP120]].
It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]''.


Onix's known moves are {{m|Slam}}, {{m|Double-Edge}}, {{m|Stealth Rock}}, and {{m|Screech}}, and its Ability is {{a|Rock Head}}.}}
Onix's known moves are {{m|Slam}}, {{m|Double-Edge}}, {{m|Stealth Rock}}, and {{m|Screech}}, and its Ability is {{a|Rock Head}}.}}
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|trainer=Roark
|trainer=Roark
|pkmn=Rampardos
|pkmn=Rampardos
|stage1=Cranidos
|stage1=Skull Fossil
|stage2=Cranidos
|type1=Rock
|type1=Rock
|img=Roark Rampardos.png
|img=Roark Rampardos.png
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|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Kenta Miyake
|desc=Rampardos is Roark's main Pokémon. It first appeared as a {{p|Cranidos}}. It was used to battle Paul, but lost. Then, against Ash, it won. It knows many powerful attacks such as {{m|Zen Headbutt}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}. While battling Team Rocket, it evolved into {{p|Rampardos}}. In the rematch, Rampardos defeated Ash's Aipom and {{AP|Pikachu}} and almost defeated {{AP|Turtwig}}, but Turtwig managed to win.
|desc={{p|Rampardos}} is Roark's main Pokémon. It first appeared as a {{p|Cranidos}}. It was used to {{pkmn|battle}} [[Paul]], defeating his Chimchar before losing to Elekid. Then, against {{Ash}}, it defeated his Aipom and wore down Pikachu and Turtwig before losing to the latter. Its rock hard head and incredible speed make it a difficult opponent, and it was shown to be able to launch itself into the air making it also good against airborne attackers. While battling {{TRT}}, it [[Evolution|evolved]] into Rampardos. In the [[rematch]], Rampardos defeated Aipom again, followed by Pikachu, and it almost defeated Turtwig as well before Turtwig managed to win.


Many episodes later, it reappeared with Roark, where it battled against [[Byron]]'s {{p|Bastiodon}}.}}
It reappeared in ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'', where it battled against [[Byron's Bastiodon]].}}


===Voice actors===
====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{rock color}}|bordercolor={{rock color light}}
{{vatable|color={{rock color}}|bordercolor={{rock color light}}
|ja=我妻正崇 ''Masataka Azuma''<br>雪野五月 ''[[Satsuki Yukino]]'' (child)
|ja=我妻正崇 ''[[Masataka Azuma]]''<br>雪野五月 ''[[Satsuki Yukino]]'' (child)
|en=[[Craig Blair]]<br>[[Zoe Martin]] (child)
|en=[[Craig Blair]]<br>[[Zoe Martin]] (child)
|fi=Aku Laitinen ([[DP015]]-[[DP018]])<br>Petrus Kähkönen ([[DP107]]-[[DP108]])
|fi=Aku Laitinen ([[DP015]]-[[DP018]])<br>Petrus Kähkönen ([[DP107]]-[[DP108]])
|fr_eu=David Macaluso
|fr_eu=David Macaluso
|pt_br=Sérgio Corsetti([[DP015]]-[[DP018]])<br>Yuri Chesman ([[DP107]]-[[DP108]])
|pt_br=Sérgio Corsetti ([[DP015]]-[[DP018]])<br>Yuri Chesman ([[DP107]]-[[DP108]])
|es_la=Ricardo Mendoza ([[DP015]]-[[DP018]])<br>Ignacio Casas ([[DP107]]-[[DP108]])
|es_la=Ricardo Mendoza ([[DP015]]-[[DP018]])<br>Ignacio Casas ([[DP107]]-[[DP108]])
|es_eu=Cholo Moratalla<br>Mar Bordallo (child)
|es_eu=Cholo Moratalla<br>Mar Bordallo (child)
|cs=Pavel Tesař<br>Jana Páleníčková (child)
|cs=Pavel Tesař<br>Jana Páleníčková (child)
|pl=Grzegorz Pierczyński<br> Katarzyna Łaska (child)}}
|pl=Grzegorz Pierczyński<br> Katarzyna Łaska (child)}}
===GOTCHA!===
Roark briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].
===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Roark Evolutions.png|thumb|280px|Roark in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
Roark appeared in ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'', where he and his {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}} were defeated in a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} by {{ga|Barry}} and his {{p|Piplup}}.
====Pokémon====
{| width="50%"
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga===
===Pocket Monsters DP===
[[File:Roark PMDP.png|thumb|200px|Roark in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters DP|Kosaku Anakubo}}]]
Roark appeared in [[PMDP07]].
 
====Pokémon====
{| style="float:left; width: 25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Roark|Cranidos|Roark Cranidos PMDP.png|Rock|link=Roark's Cranidos#In the Pocket Monsters DP manga}}
|}
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===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Roark Gardenia Adventures.png|thumb|225px|Roark and his {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}} with [[Gardenia]] and her {{p|Roserade}}]]
[[File:Roark Gardenia Adventures.png|thumb|225px|Roark and his {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}} with [[Gardenia]] and her {{p|Roserade}}]]
Roark first appears arriving in Oreburgh City after exploring the underground with the Underground Man at Eterna City and speaking with his father, Byron, at Canalave City. He meets {{adv|Platinum}}, a new Trainer who wishes to challenge and sets up a match for the next day.  
Roark first appears arriving in Oreburgh City after exploring the Underground with the Underground Man at Eterna City and speaking with his father, Byron, at Canalave City. He meets {{adv|Platinum}}, a new Trainer who wishes to challenge and sets up a match for the next day.


The next day, Platinum challenges the Oreburgh Gym for their match. After getting through the Trainers inside, she faces Roark in an official Gym battle. In the match, Roark's Cranidos proves to be a powerful opponent for [[Platinum's Empoleon|Platinum's Piplup]], but the match eventually ends in Platinum's favor. Defeated, Roark awards Platinum with her first Badge, the Coal Badge. Later, he talks with Byron over the phone about his recent loss to Platinum and they begin talking about another subject.  
The next day, Platinum challenges the Oreburgh Gym for their match. After getting through the Trainers inside, she faces Roark in an official Gym battle. In the match, Roark's Cranidos proves to be a powerful opponent for [[Platinum's Empoleon|Platinum's Piplup]], but the match eventually ends in Platinum's favor. Defeated, Roark awards Platinum with her first Badge, the Coal Badge. Later, he talks with Byron over the phone about his recent loss to Platinum and they begin talking about another subject.


Later, it is revealed that the aforementioned subject was about [[Team Galactic|a mysterious group]] that had been going in and out of Canalave to read ancient texts at the library. With the recent disappearance of two scientists, Roark worries that his father would start jumping to conclusions about the littlest things. Later, when Byron is forced to find her, Maylene, and Platinum someone to train them so they can confront Team Galactic, he considers Roark at first but soon changes his mind to Volkner.
Later, it is revealed that the aforementioned subject was about [[Team Galactic|a mysterious group]] that had been going in and out of Canalave to read ancient texts at the library. With the recent disappearance of two scientists, Roark worries that his father would start jumping to conclusions about the littlest things. Later, when Byron is forced to find her, Maylene, and Platinum someone to train them so they can confront Team Galactic, he considers Roark at first but soon changes his mind to Volkner.
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Later, Roark, along with Fantina and Gardenia, faces the Team Galactic Commanders on the Spear Pillar. After Candice, Maylene, Byron, and Crasher Wake join the fight, Roark and Fantina team up to face Saturn. Eventually, they emerge victorious and attempt to fight Cyrus before he can finish his ritual. Due to a rift in space-time, they are forced to use the Sinnoh Underground to get to Cyrus, but they manage to come up right at the exact spot he was in.
Later, Roark, along with Fantina and Gardenia, faces the Team Galactic Commanders on the Spear Pillar. After Candice, Maylene, Byron, and Crasher Wake join the fight, Roark and Fantina team up to face Saturn. Eventually, they emerge victorious and attempt to fight Cyrus before he can finish his ritual. Due to a rift in space-time, they are forced to use the Sinnoh Underground to get to Cyrus, but they manage to come up right at the exact spot he was in.


All the Gym Leaders attempt to stop Cyrus's plan by breaking one of his [[Red Chain]]s. Though a difficult struggle, they manage to succeed, but they bring upon Cyrus's wrath in the process and are defeated.  
All the Gym Leaders attempt to stop Cyrus's plan by breaking one of his [[Red Chain]]s. Though a difficult struggle, they manage to succeed, but they bring upon Cyrus's wrath in the process and are defeated.


After the final battle with Cyrus ends, Roark and the other Gym Leaders are taken to a hospital due to their heavy injuries.
After the final battle with Cyrus ends, Roark and the other Gym Leaders are taken to a hospital due to their heavy injuries.
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|type2=Ground
|type2=Ground
|img=Roark Onix Adventures.png
|img=Roark Onix Adventures.png
|img_size=210px
|epnum=PS342
|epnum=PS342
|epname=A Conk on Cranidos's Cranium
|epname=A Conk on Cranidos's Cranium
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Onix's known moves are {{m|Double-Edge}}, {{m|Stealth Rock}}, and {{m|Slam}}, and its Ability is {{a|Rock Head}}.}}
Onix's known moves are {{m|Double-Edge}}, {{m|Stealth Rock}}, and {{m|Slam}}, and its Ability is {{a|Rock Head}}.}}


===In the [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] manga===
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Roark first appeared in [[Oreburgh City]] after [[Hareta]] had been kidnapped by {{tc|Galactic Grunt}}s, defeating them with his {{p|Cranidos}}. Afterwards Hareta challenged him to a Gym battle. Using a combination of {{m|Bide}}, {{m|BubbleBeam}} and the [[Oran Berry]] Roark had given him, Hareta managed to defeat Roark and earn the Coal Badge.
Roark first appeared in [[Oreburgh City]], using his {{p|Cranidos}} to defeat the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s that kidnapped [[Hareta]]. Afterwards, Hareta challenged him to a Gym battle. Using a combination of {{m|Bide}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}} and the [[Oran Berry]] Roark had given him, Hareta managed to defeat Roark and earn the Coal Badge.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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None of Geodude's moves are known.}}
None of Geodude's moves are known.}}
===In the Pocket Monsters DP manga===
[[File:Roark PMDP.png|thumb|Roark in Pocket Monsters DP]]
Roark makes an appearance in [[PMDP07]] of the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters DP|Kosaku Anakubo}} manga.
====Pokémon====
{| style="float:left; width: 25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Roark|Cranidos|Roark Cranidos PMDP.png|Rock|link=Roark's Cranidos#In the Pocket Monsters DP manga}}
|}
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==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Roark or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
[[File:RoarkParadoxRift242.jpg|200px|thumb|Ultra rare print of Roark]]
{{main|Roark (Paradox Rift 173)}}
'''Roark''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Future Flash}} expansion and the English {{TCG|Paradox Rift}} expansion, with artwork by [[Ryuta Fuse]]. An {{TCG|ultra rare}} version with artwork by the same illustrator was released in the same sets. It allows players to draw 2 cards, and put a {{TCG|Basic Energy card}} from their discard pile into their hand.


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The {{TCG|Rising Rivals}} expansion during the Platinum Series featured two of Roark's Pokémon: [[Rampardos GL (Rising Rivals 11)|Rampardos]] {{SP|GL}} and [[Aerodactyl GL (Rising Rivals 55)|Aerodactyl]] {{SP|GL}}.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* His Japanese Leader title is {{tt|ザ・ロックと いわれた おとこ|The man called The Rock}}.
* His Japanese Leader title is {{tt|ザ・ロックと いわれた おとこ|The man called The Rock}}.
* Roark is the third [[Gym Leader]] encountered first in the region that uses {{type|Rock}} Pokémon, the other two being [[Brock]] and [[Roxanne]].
* Roark is the third [[Gym Leader]] encountered first in the [[region]] that uses {{type|Rock}} Pokémon, the other two being [[Brock]] and [[Roxanne]].
* He and his [[Byron|father's]] Badges are references to the term Coal Mine. Plus, they both have mines in or near their respective town ([[Oreburgh Mine]] and [[Iron Island]], which was once a mine).
* He and [[Byron|his father]]'s [[Badge]]s are references to the term Coal Mine. Additionally, mines are located in or near their respective town ([[Oreburgh Mine]] and [[Iron Island]], which was once a mine).
* He is the only [[Sinnoh]] [[Gym Leader]] not to use any fully [[Evolution|evolved]] Pokémon in his Gym battle in the games.
* He is the only [[Sinnoh]] Gym Leader not to use any fully [[Evolution|evolved]] Pokémon in his Gym battle in the games.
** He is also the only Sinnoh Gym Leader whose Pokémon do not change in the slightest between Diamond and Pearl and Platinum.
** He is also the only Sinnoh Gym Leader whose Pokémon do not change in the slightest between {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} and {{v2|Platinum}}.
* He is the only Gym Leader to have a [[Byron|parent]] that is a Gym Leader in the same region at the same time.
* He is the only Gym Leader to have a parent who is a Gym Leader in the same region at the same time.


==Names==
==Names==
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|Japanese
|Japanese
| ヒョウタ ''Hyouta''
| ヒョウタ ''Hyouta''
| From 瓢箪 ''hyōtan'', {{wp|calabash}} gourd. His father, [[Byron|Tougan]], is also named after a gourd.
| From 瓢箪 ''hyōtan'' ({{wp|calabash}} gourd), matching with his father ''[[Byron|Tougan]]'' who is named after the wax gourd
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| English
| Roark
| Roark
| From ''rock'' and possibly ''ore''.
| From ''rock'' and ''ore''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Veit
| From ''Eveit'' ({{wp|eveite}}), a mineral isostructural with {{wp|adamite}} which matches his father's German name ''Adam''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Roco
| From ''roca'' (rock)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| French
| Pierrick
| Pierrick
| From ''pierre'', stone.
| From ''pierre'' (stone)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Veit
| From ''Eveit'' ({{wp|eveite}}), a mineral isostructural to {{wp|adamite}}, or ''Feitknechtit'' (feitknechtite).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Italian
| Pedro
| Pedro
| From ''pietra'', stone.
| From ''pietra'' (stone)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Roco
| From ''roca'', rock.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| Korean
| 강석 ''Gangseok''
| 강석 ''Gangseok''
| From 'strong' (强, ''gang'') and 'rock' (石, ''seok''). Also, ore is called 광석 (礦石) ''gwangseok'' in Korean.
| From (强) ''gang'' (strong) and (石) ''seok'' (rock) or 광석 (礦石) ''gwangseok'' (ore)
|- style="background:#FFF;"  
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 瓢太 ''Piáotài​''
| 瓢太 ''Piáotài''
| From 瓢太 ''Hyouta''. The character contains the character 瓜, which is also in his father's anime name 東瓜 ''Dōng​guā​''.
|rowspan="2" | From the Japanese name 瓢太 ''Hyōta''. Contains 瓢 ''piáo / pìuh'' (ladle made from dried calabash gourd)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 瓢太 ''Pìuhtaai''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Russian
| Russian
|Рорк ''Rork''
| Рорк ''Rork''
|Transcription of English name
| Transcription of his English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Vietnamese
| Vietnamese
| Hyota
| Hyota
| Transliteration of his Japanese name
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
|}
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==References==
==References==
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* Pokémon.com [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-10/episode-15-shapes-of-things-to-come/ Shapes of Things to Come!]
* Pokémon.com [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-10/episode-15-shapes-of-things-to-come/ Shapes of Things to Come!]
* Pokémon.com [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-10/episode-16-a-gruff-act-to-follow/ A Gruff Act to Follow!]
* Pokémon.com [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-10/episode-16-a-gruff-act-to-follow/ A Gruff Act to Follow!]
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Latest revision as of 10:34, 11 March 2024

Roark
ヒョウタ Hyouta
"Call me Roark the Rock!"
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Roark.png
Art from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Gender Male
Eye color Cordovan
Hair color Cordovan
Hometown Oreburgh City
Region Sinnoh
Relatives Byron (father), Underground Man (relative), unnamed mother (anime)
Trainer class Gym LeaderDPPtBDSP
Pokémon TrainerB2W2
Generation IV, V, VIII
Games Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum,
Black 2 and White 2,
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl,
Masters EX
Leader of Oreburgh Gym
Badge Coal Badge
Specializes in Rock types
Game animation debut GOTCHA!
English voice actor Alejandro Saab[1] (Masters EX)
Unknown (Evolutions)
Japanese voice actor Kenji Nojima[2] (Masters EX)
Kohsuke Tanabe(Evolutions)
Anime debut Shapes of Things to Come!
English voice actor Craig Blair
Zoe Martin (child)
Japanese voice actor Masataka Azuma
Satsuki Yukino (child)

Roark (Japanese: ヒョウタ Hyouta) is the Gym Leader of Oreburgh City's Gym, known officially as the Oreburgh Gym. He hands out the Coal Badge to Trainers who defeat him. He specializes in Rock-type Pokémon. He is Byron's son.

In the core series games

Roark's team is made up entirely of Rock-type Pokémon. After he is defeated, he will give the player the Coal Badge and TM76 (Stealth Rock); the Badge gives the player the ability to use Rock Smash outside of battle. Roark, as the Oreburgh Mine's safety supervisor, lets the Trainers of Oreburgh train in the mines. Despite his young age, he keeps the mine running safely and efficiently. After losing, he feels embarrassed that his Cranidos lost to a Trainer without any Badges and cautions the protagonist that the following leaders are a lot tougher. Roark later appears in the Underground, welcoming the player on their first visit there, and explaining a handful of features of the area. Like the other Gym Leaders, he can be fought again at the Battleground in Platinum Version. A woman in Sunyshore City mentions Byron and the Underground Man are related and they, with Roark, are a trio of dedicated diggers.

As a child, Roark spent a significant amount of time playing on Iron Island.

Apparently, Riley was considered for the position of Oreburgh Gym Leader first, but he declined and suggested Roark for the position, and Roark was instead picked.

Pokémon

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl



Pokémon Platinum

Gym battle



Rematch



Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

Roark uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles. He will always lead with his signature Pokémon, Rampardos.

Sinnoh Leaders Tournament



Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament



Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Gym battle



Rematch



Battle Tower
Master Class Single Battles (Rank 1)



Master Class Double Battles (Rank 1)

In each team, Roark uses the first and second Pokémon on the list, and Byron uses the third and fourth.



In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Roark (Masters)

Roark forms a sync pair with Cranidos and its evolved form Rampardos in Pokémon Masters EX. Roark became a playable sync pair since the game's release.

Sync Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role Base Potential Availability
#030 VSRoark Masters.png Roark #0409 MastersIcon0409.png Cranidos → Rampardos
Rock
RockIC Masters.png
Water
WaterIC Masters.png
Masters Physical Strike.png ★★★ Sync Pair Scout

Gallery

Artwork

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

Sprites and models

Spr DP Roark.png Spr Pt Roark.png Spr B2W2 Roark.png VSRoark.png VSRoark BDSP.png VSRoark 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
Roark IV OD.png Roark OD.png Badge Case Roark IV.png Roark BDSP OD.png Badge Case Roark VIII.png
Overworld sprite from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
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: Roark/Quotes

In the anime

Main series

Roark in the anime

Roark is the Oreburgh City Gym Leader as well as the foreman of the Oreburgh Mine and the chief of Ancient Pokémon Expedition Operations.

Roark first appeared in Shapes of Things to Come!, in which he was seen excavating for buried fossils at the Oreburgh Mine. He later battled Paul, during which he demonstrated his strong abilities, even beating Paul's Azumarill with his Geodude. However, his powerhouse, Cranidos, was not powerful enough to defeat Elekid. With this victory, Paul earned the Coal Badge from Roark.

Following his defeat, Roark recovered and battled Ash the following day in A Gruff Act to Follow!. Roark's Cranidos quickly knocked out Aipom, Ash was later forced to recall Pikachu as well, but Turtwig’s super effective Razor Leaf attacks led to Cranidos's defeat. Onix made quick work of Turtwig in the next round, then its Screech attack knocked Pikachu out and Ash was left defeated.

In Wild in the Streets!, Roark used Cranidos to confront a wild Aerodactyl which had been released into Oreburgh City by Team Rocket. While Dawn had her Piplup and Buneary pin Aerodactyl to the ground, Cranidos later evolved into Rampardos and sent Team Rocket blasting off.

In O'er the Rampardos we Watched, Ash challenged Roark in a rematch. Onix and Geodude were defeated by Ash's Pikachu and Aipom respectively. His powerhouse Rampardos battled against Ash's whole team, but it was knocked out by Turtwig. Being the victor, Ash earned his first Sinnoh League Badge, the Coal Badge.

A younger Roark with his first Fossil

He reappeared in Ancient Family Matters!, where he confronted his father Byron in Canalave City over some family tensions. Roark revealed that his father left the Oreburgh Gym to him after he was requested to take over the Canalave Gym. Roark was shocked and saddened by his father's sudden departure, thinking that he didn't care what happened to him or his mother. The pair argued over who loved fossils the most, and it escalated into a battle. Byron's Bastiodon and Roark's Rampardos were evenly matched, but the battle was interrupted after Team Rocket set off alarms when they stole Byron's fossil collection. The father and son duo joined forces to defeat Team Rocket, and Pikachu sent Team Rocket blasting off. Later, Byron revealed that he had always treasured a fossil of a Sunkern's leaf that Roark had given to him as a child ten years earlier, and Roark accepted that his father did care about him all along.

In Dealing With Defensive Types!, he was the referee for Ash's Gym battle against Byron.

Roark made a cameo appearance during the ending credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Character

Roark is a compassionate individual who often complements his challengers on their strategies during a Gym battle. Roark is ambitious, but he puts a lot of pressure on himself to perform his best in his leading roles at the Oreburgh Mines and as Gym Leader. He also shares his father Byron's enthusiasm for fossil Pokémon, and has deep interests in investigating the past.

Roark has trained his Pokémon to be fast and relentless in battle. While his style of battle is largely offense based, his defense strategies however are much like his father. He utilizes his Pokémon's Abilities to combat status condition ailments and negate damage, while the move Stealth Rock causes damage to any of the opponent's substituted Pokémon before the round begins.

Pokémon

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

Roark's Geodude
Geodude
Geodude was the first Pokémon Roark used against Paul. It first battled Paul's Azumarill, and despite being at a major disadvantage, it defeated the Aqua Rabbit Pokémon as if it were nothing. Geodude then went up against Elekid, and this time it had a type advantage, but it was defeated by a single super effective Brick Break attack. It was also used as the second Pokémon in Ash's rematch and faced Aipom. Although it put up a good fight, Aipom's speed and agility turned out to be too much for Geodude, causing it to be defeated by her powerful Focus Punch.

Geodude's known moves are Hidden Power, Rollout, and Seismic Toss.

Debut Shapes of Things to Come!
Voice actors
Japanese Shin-ichiro Miki
English Michael Haigney
Roark's Onix
Onix
Onix was used as Roark's second Pokémon during his match against Paul. It first went up against Elekid and while it was able to weaken the Electric Pokémon, Onix was struck by Elekid's Static and was paralyzed, allowing it to be defeated by Chimchar. Onix was also used during Roark's first match against Ash and easily won the battle for Roark, as Turtwig and Pikachu were already exhausted from battling Cranidos earlier. During the rematch, Pikachu made up for his loss and defeated Onix with Iron Tail.

It reappeared in a flashback in Dealing With Defensive Types!.

Onix's known moves are Slam, Double-Edge, Stealth Rock, and Screech, and its Ability is Rock Head.

Debut Shapes of Things to Come!
Voice actors
Japanese Unshō Ishizuka
English Unshō Ishizuka
Roark's Rampardos
Skull Fossil → Cranidos → Rampardos
Main article: Roark's Rampardos

Rampardos is Roark's main Pokémon. It first appeared as a Cranidos. It was used to battle Paul, defeating his Chimchar before losing to Elekid. Then, against Ash, it defeated his Aipom and wore down Pikachu and Turtwig before losing to the latter. Its rock hard head and incredible speed make it a difficult opponent, and it was shown to be able to launch itself into the air making it also good against airborne attackers. While battling Team Rocket, it evolved into Rampardos. In the rematch, Rampardos defeated Aipom again, followed by Pikachu, and it almost defeated Turtwig as well before Turtwig managed to win.

It reappeared in Ancient Family Matters!, where it battled against Byron's Bastiodon.

Debut Shapes of Things to Come!
Voice actors
Japanese Kenta Miyake
English Kenta Miyake

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 我妻正崇 Masataka Azuma
雪野五月 Satsuki Yukino (child)
English Craig Blair
Zoe Martin (child)
Czech Pavel Tesař
Jana Páleníčková (child)
Finnish Aku Laitinen (DP015-DP018)
Petrus Kähkönen (DP107-DP108)
European French David Macaluso
Polish Grzegorz Pierczyński
Katarzyna Łaska (child)
Brazilian Portuguese Sérgio Corsetti (DP015-DP018)
Yuri Chesman (DP107-DP108)
Spanish Latin America Ricardo Mendoza (DP015-DP018)
Ignacio Casas (DP107-DP108)
Spain Cholo Moratalla
Mar Bordallo (child)


GOTCHA!

Roark briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

Pokémon Evolutions

Roark appeared in The Rival, where he and his Cranidos were defeated in a Gym battle by Barry and his Piplup.

Pokémon

Roark Cranidos Evolutions.png
Cranidos

In the manga

Pocket Monsters DP

Roark appeared in PMDP07.

Pokémon

Roark Cranidos PMDP.png
Cranidos


Pokémon Adventures

Roark and his Cranidos with Gardenia and her Roserade

Roark first appears arriving in Oreburgh City after exploring the Underground with the Underground Man at Eterna City and speaking with his father, Byron, at Canalave City. He meets Platinum, a new Trainer who wishes to challenge and sets up a match for the next day.

The next day, Platinum challenges the Oreburgh Gym for their match. After getting through the Trainers inside, she faces Roark in an official Gym battle. In the match, Roark's Cranidos proves to be a powerful opponent for Platinum's Piplup, but the match eventually ends in Platinum's favor. Defeated, Roark awards Platinum with her first Badge, the Coal Badge. Later, he talks with Byron over the phone about his recent loss to Platinum and they begin talking about another subject.

Later, it is revealed that the aforementioned subject was about a mysterious group that had been going in and out of Canalave to read ancient texts at the library. With the recent disappearance of two scientists, Roark worries that his father would start jumping to conclusions about the littlest things. Later, when Byron is forced to find her, Maylene, and Platinum someone to train them so they can confront Team Galactic, he considers Roark at first but soon changes his mind to Volkner.

Later, Roark, along with Fantina and Gardenia, faces the Team Galactic Commanders on the Spear Pillar. After Candice, Maylene, Byron, and Crasher Wake join the fight, Roark and Fantina team up to face Saturn. Eventually, they emerge victorious and attempt to fight Cyrus before he can finish his ritual. Due to a rift in space-time, they are forced to use the Sinnoh Underground to get to Cyrus, but they manage to come up right at the exact spot he was in.

All the Gym Leaders attempt to stop Cyrus's plan by breaking one of his Red Chains. Though a difficult struggle, they manage to succeed, but they bring upon Cyrus's wrath in the process and are defeated.

After the final battle with Cyrus ends, Roark and the other Gym Leaders are taken to a hospital due to their heavy injuries.

Pokémon

This listing is of Roark's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

Roark's Rampardos
Egg → Cranidos → Rampardos
Main article: Roark's Rampardos

Roark received Rampardos when it was an Egg prior to its debut and it eventually hatched into a Cranidos. Roark used it during Platinum's first Gym challenge. It was able to weaken her Piplup with Shock Wave as Roark was aware of the type disadvantage his Pokémon had with Water types. However, even with its Double Team it was defeated by the Penguin Pokémon's Water Pulse which confused it and it knocked itself out.

In Brash Bronzong I, Cranidos evolved into a Rampardos.

Debut Putting a Crimp in Kricketot
Roark's Onix
Onix
Roark used his Onix during Platinum's Gym battle after switching out Cranidos. It was able to defeat Platinum's Ponyta but lost to her Piplup despite being hit by the effect of Stealth Rock.

Onix's known moves are Double-Edge, Stealth Rock, and Slam, and its Ability is Rock Head.

Debut A Conk on Cranidos's Cranium

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Roark first appeared in Oreburgh City, using his Cranidos to defeat the Team Galactic Grunts that kidnapped Hareta. Afterwards, Hareta challenged him to a Gym battle. Using a combination of Bide, Bubble Beam and the Oran Berry Roark had given him, Hareta managed to defeat Roark and earn the Coal Badge.

Pokémon

Roark's Cranidos
Cranidos
Main article: Roark's Cranidos

Roark's Cranidos was used to rescue Hareta after he was tied up by Wurmple's String Shot. Then, he used it in Hareta's Gym battle and lost to his Piplup with the help of an Oran Berry Roark gave earlier.

Debut Hareta's Very First Pokémon Battle!!
Roark's Geodude
Geodude
Geodude appeared in a flashback where it tried to comfort Roark when he was young after Byron pushed him too hard to become a Gym Leader.

None of Geodude's moves are known.

Debut Team Galactic's Conspiracy Revealed!!

In the TCG

Ultra rare print of Roark
Main article: Roark (Paradox Rift 173)

Roark was introduced as a Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese Future Flash expansion and the English Paradox Rift expansion, with artwork by Ryuta Fuse. An ultra rare version with artwork by the same illustrator was released in the same sets. It allows players to draw 2 cards, and put a Basic Energy card from their discard pile into their hand.

The Rising Rivals expansion during the Platinum Series featured two of Roark's Pokémon: Rampardos Pokémon GL and Aerodactyl Pokémon GL.

Trivia

  • His Japanese Leader title is ザ・ロックと いわれた おとこ.
  • Roark is the third Gym Leader encountered first in the region that uses Rock-type Pokémon, the other two being Brock and Roxanne.
  • He and his father's Badges are references to the term Coal Mine. Additionally, mines are located in or near their respective town (Oreburgh Mine and Iron Island, which was once a mine).
  • He is the only Sinnoh Gym Leader not to use any fully evolved Pokémon in his Gym battle in the games.
  • He is the only Gym Leader to have a parent who is a Gym Leader in the same region at the same time.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ヒョウタ Hyouta From 瓢箪 hyōtan (calabash gourd), matching with his father Tougan who is named after the wax gourd
English Roark From rock and ore
German Veit From Eveit (eveite), a mineral isostructural with adamite which matches his father's German name Adam
Spanish Roco From roca (rock)
French Pierrick From pierre (stone)
Italian Pedro From pietra (stone)
Korean 강석 Gangseok From 강 (强) gang (strong) and 석 (石) seok (rock) or 광석 (礦石) gwangseok (ore)
Chinese (Mandarin) 瓢太 Piáotài From the Japanese name 瓢太 Hyōta. Contains 瓢 piáo / pìuh (ladle made from dried calabash gourd)
Chinese (Cantonese) 瓢太 Pìuhtaai
Russian Рорк Rork Transcription of his English name
Vietnamese Hyota Transcription of his Japanese name


Related articles

References

  1. Alejandro Saab on Twitter
  2. Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)
Gym Leaders of the Sinnoh region
Oreburgh Gym Coal Badge
Badge Case Roark VIII.png
Roark
Eterna Gym Forest Badge
Badge Case Gardenia VIII.png
Gardenia
Veilstone Gym Cobble Badge
Badge Case Maylene VIII.png
Maylene
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Badge Case Crasher Wake VIII.png
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Hearthome Gym Relic Badge
Badge Case Fantina VIII.png
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Badge Case Byron VIII.png
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Badge Case Candice VIII.png
Candice
Sunyshore Gym Beacon Badge
Badge Case Volkner VIII.png
Volkner


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