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'''Moon''' (Japanese: '''ムーン''' ''Moon'') is the female [[player character]] in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}. Her male counterpart is {{ga|Sun}}.
'''Selene''' (Japanese: '''ミヅキ''' ''Mizuki'') is the female [[player character]] in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}. Her male counterpart is {{ga|Elio}}.


==In the games==
==In the games==
Moon is a girl who recently moved from the [[Kanto]] region to [[Melemele Island]] in the [[Alola]] region. Early in her adventure, Moon meets the [[Guardian deities|guardian deity]] of Melemele Island, {{p|Tapu Koko}}, and quickly befriends [[Lillie]], her {{p|Cosmog}}, [[Nebby]], and [[Hau]]. After receiving a [[starter Pokémon]] and [[Z-Ring]] from Melemele's [[Island Kahuna]], [[Hala]], Moon begins her [[island challenge]] in earnest.
Selene is a girl who recently moved from the [[Kanto]] region to [[Melemele Island]] in the [[Alola]] region. Early in her adventure, Selene meets the [[Guardian deities|guardian deity]] of Melemele Island, {{p|Tapu Koko}}, and quickly befriends [[Lillie]], her {{p|Cosmog}}, [[Nebby]], and [[Hau]]. After receiving a [[starter Pokémon]] and [[Z-Ring]] from Melemele's [[Island Kahuna]], [[Hala]], Selene begins her [[island challenge]] in earnest.
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| Selene and {{color2|000|Rowlet (Pokémon)|Rowlet}} concept artwork<br>for Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurines
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====In the Pokémon Adventures manga====
====In the Pokémon Adventures manga====
{{main|Moon (Adventures)}}
{{main|Moon (Adventures)}}
Moon's counterpart in [[Pokémon Adventures]] is {{adv|Moon}}, who is a pharmacist.
Selene's counterpart in [[Pokémon Adventures]] is {{adv|Moon}}, who is a pharmacist.


====In the Pokémon Horizon manga====
====In the Pokémon Horizon manga====
In [[Pokémon Horizon]], Moon has a counterpart named Mana.
In [[Pokémon Horizon]], Selene has a counterpart named Mana.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Pre-release media for {{g|Sun and Moon}} referred to Moon as "Moon" (Japanese: '''ムーン''' ''Moon'', Korean: '''문''' ''Moon''). The name "Selene" (Japanese: '''ミヅキ''' ''Mizuki'', Korean: '''미월''' ''Miwol'', Chinese: '''美月''' ''Měiyuè / Méihyuht'') was also used in a pre-release video and on official merchandise.
* Pre-release media for {{g|Sun and Moon}} referred to Selene as "Moon" (Japanese: '''ムーン''' ''Moon'', Korean: '''문''' ''Moon''). The name "Selene" (Japanese: '''ミヅキ''' ''Mizuki'', Korean: '''미월''' ''Miwol'', Chinese: '''美月''' ''Měiyuè / Méihyuht'') was also used in a pre-release video and later on official merchandise.
* Pre-release media for {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} referred to Moon as "Ailey" (Japanese: '''コウミ''' ''Koumi'', Korean: '''울트라문''' ''Ultra Moon'').
* Pre-release media for {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} referred to Selene as "Ailey" (Japanese: '''コウミ''' ''Koumi'', Korean: '''울트라문''' ''Ultra Moon'').
* Unused internal data refers to Moon as (Japanese: '''ラナ''' ''Lana''), Hawaiian for afloat.
* Unused internal data refers to Selene as (Japanese: '''ラナ''' ''Lana''), Hawaiian for afloat.
* One of {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}}'s palette swaps in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] has a color scheme based on Moon's design in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, specifically one of the darker-skinned appearances.
* One of {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}}'s palette swaps in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] has a color scheme based on Selene's design in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, specifically one of the darker-skinned appearances.
** Additionally, Moon's Casual Cap from Pokémon Sun and Moon is worn by {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}} in one of the two alternate female costumes.
** Additionally, Selene's Casual Cap from Pokémon Sun and Moon is worn by {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}} in one of the two alternate female costumes.


==Names==
==Names==
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| Japanese
| Japanese
| ムーン ''Moon''
| ミヅキ ''Mizuki''
| From ''[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon]]''
| From 美月 ''mizuki'', beautiful moon
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, French, German<br>Italian, Spanish
| English, French, German<br>Italian, Spanish
| Moon
| Selene
| From ''Pokémon Moon''
| From ''{{wp|Selene}}'', Greek goddess of the moon
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| Korean
| ''Moon''
| 미월 ''Miwol''
| From ''Pokémon Moon''
| From the Japanese name 美月 ''Mizuki''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| Moon
| 美月 ''Měiyuè''
| From ''Pokémon Moon''
| rowspan="2" | From the Japanese name 美月 ''Mizuki''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 美月 ''Méihyuht''
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Revision as of 03:26, 9 October 2018

Selene
ミヅキ Mizuki
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Protagonist female.png
Official artwork from Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Age 11
Gender Female
Eye color Gray*, Blue*, Brown*
Hair color Black*, Blonde*, Brown*
Hometown Route 1 (Hau'oli Outskirts)
Region Alola (previously Kanto)
Relatives Mom, unnamed father
Trainer class Pokémon Trainer, player character, Champion
Generation VII
Games Sun and Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Manga counterpart(s) Moon

Selene (Japanese: ミヅキ Mizuki) is the female player character in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Her male counterpart is Elio.

In the games

Selene is a girl who recently moved from the Kanto region to Melemele Island in the Alola region. Early in her adventure, Selene meets the guardian deity of Melemele Island, Tapu Koko, and quickly befriends Lillie, her Cosmog, Nebby, and Hau. After receiving a starter Pokémon and Z-Ring from Melemele's Island Kahuna, Hala, Selene begins her island challenge in earnest.

Artwork

Sun Moon Protagonist female.png Sun Moon Poké Ride artwork.png Sun Moon Poké Finder artwork.png Pokémon Refresh artwork.png
Official artwork from
Sun and Moon
Poké Ride Poké Finder Pokémon Refresh
Hau'oli City artwork.png File:Moon and Rowlet Artwork.png Ultra Sun Ultra Moon story artwork.png Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Alola Photo Club artwork.png
Hau'oli City Selene and Rowlet concept artwork
for Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurines
Promotional artwork for
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Alola Photo Club

Sprites

SM Prerelease player selection.png USUM Prerelease character select.png
Choosing the player's appearance
at the beginning of Sun and Moon
Choosing the player's appearance
at the beginning of Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Counterparts

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Moon (Adventures)

Selene's counterpart in Pokémon Adventures is Moon, who is a pharmacist.

In the Pokémon Horizon manga

In Pokémon Horizon, Selene has a counterpart named Mana.

Trivia

  • Pre-release media for Pokémon Sun and Moon referred to Selene as "Moon" (Japanese: ムーン Moon, Korean: Moon). The name "Selene" (Japanese: ミヅキ Mizuki, Korean: 미월 Miwol, Chinese: 美月 Měiyuè / Méihyuht) was also used in a pre-release video and later on official merchandise.
  • Pre-release media for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon referred to Selene as "Ailey" (Japanese: コウミ Koumi, Korean: 울트라문 Ultra Moon).
  • Unused internal data refers to Selene as (Japanese: ラナ Lana), Hawaiian for afloat.
  • One of Pokémon Trainer's palette swaps in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has a color scheme based on Selene's design in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, specifically one of the darker-skinned appearances.
    • Additionally, Selene's Casual Cap from Pokémon Sun and Moon is worn by Pikachu in one of the two alternate female costumes.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ミヅキ Mizuki From 美月 mizuki, beautiful moon
English, French, German
Italian, Spanish
Selene From Selene, Greek goddess of the moon
Korean 미월 Miwol From the Japanese name 美月 Mizuki
Chinese (Mandarin) 美月 Měiyuè From the Japanese name 美月 Mizuki
Chinese (Cantonese) 美月 Méihyuht


Player characters
Core series RedLeafEthanKrisLyraBrendanMayLucasDawn
HilbertHildaNateRosaCalemSerenaElioSelene
ChaseElaineVictorGloriaReiAkariFlorianJuliana
Side series WesMichaelNateCyndy
Spin-off games MarkMintTodd SnapLucy Fleetfoot
LunickSolanaKellynKateBenSummer
HeroHeroineTim GoodmanScottieBettie


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