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[[File:Shigeki_morimoto.jpg|thumb|right|Shigeki Morimoto with the boxes for [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]]]]
[[File:Shigeki Morimoto.png|thumb|200px|Morimoto in 2023]]
'''Shigeki Morimoto''' (Japanese: '''森本茂樹''' ''Morimoto Shigeki'', born October 2nd<ref name=Birthday>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx5Y5nvPdi_/ Instagram post celebrating his birthday.]</ref>) is a game designer and programmer (among other various roles such as Pokémon adviser and Pokémon designer), currently working at [[Game Freak]]. He has been involved in nearly every main series Pokémon game since [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]]. He is most notable for his prominent role in the creation of the Pokémon {{p|Mew}}, which has since become his favorite Pokémon. He was the game director for {{game|Emerald}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.


'''Shigeki Morimoto''' is a game designer and programmer (among other various roles such as Pokémon adviser and Pokémon designer), currently working at [[Game Freak]]. He has been involved in nearly every main series Pokémon game since [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]]. He is most notable for the creation of the Pokémon {{p|Mew}}, which also happens to be his favorite Pokémon. He also appeared as an [[non-player character|NPC]] in {{v|Black and White|s}}.
He also appears as an [[non-player character|NPC]] called '''Morimoto''' (Japanese: '''モリモト''') in [[Generation]]s {{gen|V}}, {{gen|VII}}, and {{gen|VIII}}.
 
==Designs==
===Pokémon===
The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Morimoto.
<gallery widths=100>
050Diglett.png|{{p|Diglett}}<ref name="SM dialogue"/>
056Mankey.png|{{p|Mankey}}<ref name="SM dialogue"/>
128Tauros.png|{{p|Tauros}}<ref name="SM dialogue"/>
151Mew.png|{{p|Mew}}<ref name="SM dialogue"/><ref name="Mew"/><ref name="Mew2"/>
213Shuckle.png|{{p|Shuckle}}<ref name="USUM dialogue"/>
221Piloswine.png|{{p|Piloswine}}<ref name="USUM dialogue"/>
</gallery>


==Game credits==
==Game credits==
*[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]]
*'''{{smw|Mario & Wario}}''' (1993) - Map Design
*[[Pokémon Platinum Version]]
* '''{{game|Red and Green|s}}''' (1996) - Programmer, Monster Design
*[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions]]
* '''[[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]]''' (1996) - Programmer, Monster Design
**parametric designer, battle director
* '''{{jwp|BUSHI青龍伝〜二人の勇者|Bushi Seiryūden: Futari no Yūsha}}''' (1997) - Map Design & Balance Check
*[[Pokémon Emerald Version]]
* '''[[Game Boy Camera]]''' (1998) - Special Thanks
**Director, game designer, parametric designer, Pokémon designer
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)]]''' (1998) - Original Characters
*[[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions]]
* '''{{game|Yellow}}''' (1998) - Programmer
**Battle director, Pokémon designer, game designer, parametric designer
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Pokémon Stadium]]''' (1999) - Original Characters
*[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions]]
* '''{{game|Gold and Silver|s}}''' (1999) - Programmer, Monster Design, Game Design
*[[Pokémon Crystal Version]]
* '''{{game|Crystal}}''' (2000) - Programmer, Monster Design, Game Design
**Programmer, Pokémon designer, game designer
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]''' (2000) - Advisement & Original Character Design
*[[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions]]
* '''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''' (2001) - Original Game Staff (Programming: Pokémon)
**Programmer, Pokémon designer, game designer
* '''{{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}''' (2002) - Battle Director, Pokémon Designer, Game Designer, Parametric Designer
*[[Pokémon Yellow Version]]
* '''[[Pokémon Colosseum]]''' (2003) - Pokémon Advisor
*[[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]]/[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]]
* '''{{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}''' (2004) - Battle Director, Parametric Designer, Pokémon Designer
**Programmer, Pokémon designer
* '''{{game|Emerald}}''' (2004) - Director, Game Designer, Parametric Designer, Pokémon Designer
*[[Pokémon Colosseum]]
* '''[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]''' (2005) - Pokémon Advisor
**Pokémon adviser
* '''{{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}''' (2006) - Battle Director, Parametric Designer
*Bushi Seiryuuden: Futari no Yuusha
* '''[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]''' (2006) - Pokémon Advisor
* '''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''' (2008) - Supervisor (Original Games)
* '''{{game|Platinum}}''' (2008) - Game Design, Parametric Design
* '''{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}''' (2009) - Director, Parametric Design, Pokémon Design
* '''{{game|Black and White|s}}''' (2010) - Battle System Design (Lead), Pokémon & Trainer Parameter Design, Battle Subway Parameter Design
* '''{{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}''' (2012) - Pokémon Black Version and White Version Game Design
* '''{{g|X and Y}}''' (2013) - Game Battle System Design (Lead)
* '''{{g|Sun and Moon}}''' (2016) - Battle Planning (Lead)
* '''{{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}''' (2017) - System Planning Section Director, Battle Planning
* '''{{wp|Little Town Hero}}''' (2019) - Supervisor
* '''{{g|Sword and Shield}}''' (2019) - Battle Planning (Lead)
* '''{{g|Scarlet and Violet}}''' (2022) - Battle Logic Planning


==In-game cameo appearance==
==In the games==
Morimoto appears in [[Hiun City]] in the [[Game Freak]] building. He will battle the player once per day.
Morimoto had regularly maintained a cameo appearance as an NPC that can be battled with in the games, from [[Generation V]] until [[Generation VIII]]. He also cameoed in [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]] despite not being credited in the game.
{{Party
 
==={{4v|Black|White|2}}===
In {{4v|Black|White|2}}, Morimoto appears in [[Castelia City]] in the [[Game Freak]] building. He will battle the {{player}} once per day, although in Black and White, the player must have cleared the main game before they can battle him. He uses the {{tc|Veteran}} sprite.
{{Party/Single
|color={{white color}}
|color={{white color}}
|headcolor={{black color light}}
|headcolor={{black color light}}
|bordercolor={{white color dark}}
|bordercolor={{white color dark}}
|sprite=TrainerVeteran M BW.png
|sprite=Spr BW Veteran M.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}6160
|prize={{Pdollar}}6160
|class=Game Freak
|class=GAME FREAK
|name=Morimoto
|name=Morimoto
|game=BW
|game=BW
|location=Hiun City
|location=Castelia City
|pokemon=6
|pokemon=6}}
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=510
|ndex=510
|pokemon=Leopardas
|pokemon=Liepard
|level=75
|level=75
|gender=male
|gender=male
|type1=Dark
|type1=Dark
|ability=Unknown
|ability=Limber
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Grass Knot|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move2=Grass Knot|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move3=Night Slash|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Night Slash|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=516
|pokemon=Simipour
|level=75
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Gluttony
|held=Petaya Berry
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Payback|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Acrobatics|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=514
|pokemon=Simisear
|level=75
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Gluttony
|held=Petaya Berry
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Payback|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Acrobatics|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{white color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=512
|pokemon=Simisage
|level=75
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|ability=Gluttony
|held=Petaya Berry
|move1=Energy Ball|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Payback|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Acrobatics|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=528
|ndex=528
|pokemon=Kokoromori
|pokemon=Swoobat
|level=75
|level=75
|gender=male
|gender=male
|type1=Psychic
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|type2=Flying
|ability=Unknown
|ability=Unaware
|move1=Air Slash|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move1=Air Slash|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Endeavor|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Endeavor|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Psycho Shock|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Psyshock|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=523
|ndex=523
|pokemon=Zeburaika
|pokemon=Zebstrika
|level=77
|level=77
|gender=male
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
|ability=Unknown
|ability=Lightningrod
|move1=Pursuit|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Pursuit|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Giga Impact|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Giga Impact|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Nitro Charge|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Flame Charge|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Wild Bolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Wild Charge|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/5
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
=====Pre-[[Hall of Fame]]=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{white 2 color}}
|headcolor={{black 2 color light}}
|bordercolor={{white 2 color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}{{tt|1120|960 in Easy Mode, 1280 in Challenge Mode}}
|class=GAME FREAK
|name=Morimoto
|game=B2W2
|location=Castelia City
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=511
|pokemon=Pansage
|level={{tt|14|12 in Easy Mode, 16 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|ability=Gluttony
|held=Oran Berry
|move1=Vine Whip|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Lick|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fury Swipes|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=513
|pokemon=Pansear
|level={{tt|14|12 in Easy Mode, 16 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Gluttony
|held=Oran Berry
|move1=Incinerate|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Lick|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fury Swipes|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=515
|pokemon=Panpour
|level={{tt|14|12 in Easy Mode, 16 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Gluttony
|held=Oran Berry
|move1=Water Gun|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Lick|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fury Swipes|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
=====Post-Hall of Fame=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{white 2 color}}
|headcolor={{black 2 color light}}
|bordercolor={{white 2 color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}{{tt|6240|6080 in Easy Mode, 6400 in Challenge Mode}}
|class=GAME FREAK
|name=Morimoto
|game=B2W2
|location=Castelia City
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=510
|pokemon=Liepard
|level={{tt|76|74 in Easy Mode, 78 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=male
|type1=Dark
|ability=Unburden
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Sucker Punch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Night Slash|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Grass Knot|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=516
|ndex=516
|pokemon=Hiyakki
|pokemon=Simipour
|level=75
|level={{tt|76|74 in Easy Mode, 78 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=male
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|type1=Water
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|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Payback|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Payback|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Acrobat|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Acrobatics|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=514
|ndex=514
|pokemon=Baokki
|pokemon=Simisear
|level=75
|level={{tt|76|74 in Easy Mode, 78 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=male
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|type1=Fire
|ability=Gluttony
|ability=Gluttony
|held=Petaya Berry
|held=Petaya Berry
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Payback|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Payback|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Acrobat|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Acrobatics|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon6={{Pokémon/5
{{Party/Div|color={{white 2 color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=512
|ndex=512
|pokemon=Yanakki
|pokemon=Simisage
|level=75
|level={{tt|76|74 in Easy Mode, 78 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=male
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|type1=Grass
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|held=Petaya Berry
|held=Petaya Berry
|move1=Energy Ball|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move1=Energy Ball|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Acrobatics|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Payback|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Payback|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Acrobat|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
}}<br>
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=528
|pokemon=Swoobat
|level={{tt|76|74 in Easy Mode, 78 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=male
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|ability=Unaware
|move1=Air Slash|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Psyshock|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Endeavor|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=523
|pokemon=Zebstrika
|level={{tt|78|76 in Easy Mode, 80 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|ability=Motor Drive
|move1=Pursuit|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Giga Impact|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Flame Charge|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Wild Charge|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
==={{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}===
In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}, Morimoto returns as a {{pkmn|Trainer}} the player can battle in the [[Game Freak]] office in [[Heahea City]]. Like in Black and White, the {{player}} must have become {{pkmn|Champion}} before they can battle him, he can be battled once per day, and he shares his appearance with male Veterans. Morimoto will heal the player's Pokémon after defeating him, and after defeating him for the first time, he will give the player an [[Oval Charm]]. In {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, Morimoto plays the same role, except he teams with the game's director, [[Kazumasa Iwao]], for a [[Multi Battle]].
====={{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{moon color}}
|headcolor={{sun color light}}
|bordercolor={{moon color dark}}
|sprite=VSVeteran M SM.png
|size=150px
|prize={{Pdollar}}5,952
|class=GAME FREAK
|name=Morimoto
|game=SM
|location=Heahea City
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=115
|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|level=62
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|ability=Scrappy
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Dizzy Punch|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Sucker Punch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=135
|pokemon=Jolteon
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|ability=Volt Absorb
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Thunder|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Status
|move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=136
|pokemon=Flareon
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Flash Fire
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Flare Blitz|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Status
|move4=Will-O-Wisp|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{moon color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=134
|pokemon=Vaporeon
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Hydro Pump|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Status
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=068
|pokemon=Machamp
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|ability=No Guard
|move1=Dynamic Punch|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Poison Jab|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Dual Chop|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|ability=Multiscale
|move1=Hurricane|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Draco Meteor|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Blizzard|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
====={{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}=====
{{Party/Tag
|color={{alola color}}
|headcolor={{alola color light}}
|bordercolor={{alola color dark}}
|color1={{ultra sun color}}
|headcolor1={{ultra sun color light}}
|bordercolor1={{ultra sun color dark}}
|color2={{ultra moon color}}
|headcolor2={{ultra moon color light}}
|bordercolor2={{ultra moon color dark}}
|class=GAME FREAK
|name=Morimoto
|sprite=VSVeteran M SM.png
|size=150px
|class2=GAME FREAK
|name2={{color2|000|Kazumasa Iwao|Iwao}}
|sprite2=VSIwao.png
|size2=150px
|game=USUM
|location=Heahea City
|prize={{pdollar}}6,808
|pokemon1=3
|pokemon2=3}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=094
|pokemon=Gengar
|gender=male
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|ability=Cursed Body
|level=57
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=068
|pokemon=Machamp
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|ability=No Guard
|level=57
|move1=Dynamic Punch|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Poison Jab|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Dual Chop|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|ability=Multiscale
|level=57
|move1=Hurricane|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Draco Meteor|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Blizzard|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{ultra moon color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=352
|pokemon=Kecleon
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|ability=Protean
|level=56
|move1=Sucker Punch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Shadow Claw|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=424
|pokemon=Ambipom
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|ability=Technician
|level=56
|move1=Double Hit|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Dual Chop|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical
|move3=U-turn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Aerial Ace|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=242
|pokemon=Blissey
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|ability=Serene Grace
|level=56
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Thunder|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dazzling Gleam|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]===
In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], Morimoto appears as a male {{tc|Coach Trainer}} on the third floor of [[Celadon Condominiums]] after the player has entered the [[Hall of Fame]]. In these games, he uses the same {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} team he used in Sun and Moon. After he is defeated, he will give the player ten [[PP Max]]es.
{{Party/Single
|color={{Let's Go Eevee color}}
|headcolor={{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}
|bordercolor={{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}
|sprite=VSCoach Trainer M PE.png
|size=x90px
|prize={{Pdollar}}5,400
|class=Coach Trainer
|name=Morimoto
|game=PE
|location=Celadon Condominiums
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=115
|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|level=54
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Sucker Punch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dizzy Punch|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Outrage|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=136
|pokemon=Flareon
|level=54
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Double Kick|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Flare Blitz|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Superpower|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=134
|pokemon=Vaporeon
|level=54
|gender=female
|type1=Water
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Double Kick|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hydro Pump|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
|move4=Blizzard|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Let's Go Eevee color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=135
|pokemon=Jolteon
|level=54
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Double Kick|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=068
|pokemon=Machamp
|level=54
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|move1=Superpower|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Poison Jab|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|level=54
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|move1=Dragon Pulse|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Blizzard|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move3=Fire Blast|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunder|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]===
In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], Morimoto appears as a {{tc|Police Officer}} on the second floor of eastern branch of Hotel Ionia in [[Circhester]]. After the player has become [[Galar]]'s Champion, they can challenge him to a [[Double Battle]] once per day. Like in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, he will award the player with an Oval Charm after defeating him for the first time.
 
Morimoto will [[Dynamax]] his {{p|Snorlax}} at the first opportunity.
 
{{Party/Single
|color={{shield color}}
|headcolor={{sword color light}}
|bordercolor={{shield color dark}}
|sprite=VSMorimoto SwSh.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}13,000
|class=GAME FREAK's
|classlink=GAME FREAK (Trainer class)
|name=Morimoto
|game=SwSh
|location=Circhester
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=864
|pokemon=Cursola
|level=65
|gender=female
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Perish Body
|move1=Disable|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Strength Sap|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Status
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special
|move4=Mirror Coat|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=853
|pokemon=Grapploct
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Limber
|move1=Octolock|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Status
|move2=Detect|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Status
|move3=Dig|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=874
|pokemon=Stonjourner
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|ability=Power Spot
|move1=Stealth Rock|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Status
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Heavy Slam|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rest|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{shield color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Dragon Darts|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Thunder Wave|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Status
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special
|move4=Protect|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=839
|pokemon=Coalossal
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|type2=Fire
|ability=Flash Fire
|move1=Tar Shot|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Status
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Flare Blitz|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|level=65<br><small>{{color2|000|Dynamax}}</small>
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|ability=Immunity
|move1=High&nbsp;Horsepower|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Superpower|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Giga Impact|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Gunk Shot|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]===
In [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]], Morimoto appears as a {{tc|Swimmer}} in the pool at [[Hotel Grand Lake]]. He can be fought once per day after the Hall of Fame has been entered, and after he is defeated for the first time, he gives the player an Oval Charm.
{{Party/Single
|color={{shining pearl color}}
|headcolor={{brilliant diamond color light}}
|bordercolor={{shining pearl color dark}}
|sprite=VSSwimmer M BDSP.png{{!}}90px
|prize={{PDollar}}13,000
|class=GAME FREAK's
|classlink=GAME FREAK (Trainer class)
|name=Morimoto
|game=BDSP
|location=Sinnoh Route 213
|locationname=Route 213
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=442
|pokemon=Spiritomb
|gender=male
|level=63
|type1=Ghost|type2=Dark
|ability=Infiltrator
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Will-O-Wisp|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Status
|move4=Destiny Bond|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=424
|pokemon=Ambipom
|gender=male
|level=64
|type1=Normal
|ability=Technician
|held=King's Rock
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Fling|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Double Hit|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Punch|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=450
|pokemon=Hippowdon
|gender=male
|level=64
|type1=Ground
|ability=Sand Stream
|held=Leftovers
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stealth Rock|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Status
|move3=Yawn|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{shining pearl color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=134
|pokemon=Vaporeon
|gender=male
|level=65
|type1=Water
|ability=Water Absorb
|held=Wiki Berry
|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Acid Armor|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Status
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=135
|pokemon=Jolteon
|gender=male
|level=65
|type1=Electric
|ability=Volt Absorb
|held=Lum Berry
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunder Wave|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Status
|move4=Volt Switch|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=136
|pokemon=Flareon
|gender=male
|level=65
|type1=Fire
|ability=Flash Fire
|held=Iapapa Berry
|move1=Flare Blitz|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Superpower|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Will-O-Wisp|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===Quotes===
{{main|Morimoto/Quotes}}
 
==Gallery==
===Sprites and models===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color}}; font-size: 80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spr BW Veteran M.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white  color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spr SM Veteran M.png|110px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:VSVeteran M SM.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:VSMorimoto SwSh.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:VSSwimmer M BDSP.png|110px]]
|-
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and<br>Ultra Moon}}
| VS sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and<br>Ultra Moon}}
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and<br>Shining Pearl}}
|-
| colspan="3" style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Morimoto OD.png]]
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Veteran m SM OD.png|100px]]
|-
| colspan="3" | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}}
| colspan="3" | Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and<br>Ultra Moon}}
|}
 
==Trivia==
* One of the default [[rival]] names in [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon LeafGreen]] is '''Geki''' (Japanese: シゲキ ''Shigeki''), an allusion to Morimoto.
* In the Spanish version of [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], Morimoto's cameo character is called Tirso, despite him being called Morimoto in previous games.
 
==Videos==
===''[[Pokémon 20th Anniversary|#Pokemon20]]: Shigeki Morimoto''===
{{youtubevid|gbMtAMVaEG8|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon Channel|Pokémon|Pokémon}}
 
== References ==
<references>
<ref name="SM dialogue">Morimoto's character from {{g|Sun and Moon}} shares [[Morimoto/Quotes#Pokémon Sun and Moon|tidbits]] about creating old Pokémon designs.</ref>
<ref name="USUM dialogue">Morimoto's character from {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} shares [[Morimoto/Quotes#Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|tidbits]] about creating old Pokémon designs.</ref>
<ref name="Mew">[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0007/gfreak/page06.html Nintendo official site on Mew]</ref>
<ref name="Mew2">[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-Pokemon-HeartGold-Version-SoulSilver-Version/Iwata-Asks-Pokemon-HeartGold-Version-SoulSilver-Version/1-Just-Making-The-Last-Train/1-Just-Making-The-Last-Train-225842.html Nintendo UK official site on Mew]</ref>
</references>
 
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 16:09, 13 April 2024

Morimoto in 2023

Shigeki Morimoto (Japanese: 森本茂樹 Morimoto Shigeki, born October 2nd[1]) is a game designer and programmer (among other various roles such as Pokémon adviser and Pokémon designer), currently working at Game Freak. He has been involved in nearly every main series Pokémon game since Pokémon Red and Green Versions. He is most notable for his prominent role in the creation of the Pokémon Mew, which has since become his favorite Pokémon. He was the game director for Pokémon Emerald and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

He also appears as an NPC called Morimoto (Japanese: モリモト) in Generations V, VII, and VIII.

Designs

Pokémon

The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Morimoto.

Game credits

In the games

Morimoto had regularly maintained a cameo appearance as an NPC that can be battled with in the games, from Generation V until Generation VIII. He also cameoed in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl despite not being credited in the game.

Black, White, Black 2, and White 2

In Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, Morimoto appears in Castelia City in the Game Freak building. He will battle the player once per day, although in Black and White, the player must have cleared the main game before they can battle him. He uses the Veteran sprite.



Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pre-Hall of Fame



Post-Hall of Fame



Sun and Moon

In Sun and Moon, Morimoto returns as a Trainer the player can battle in the Game Freak office in Heahea City. Like in Black and White, the player must have become Champion before they can battle him, he can be battled once per day, and he shares his appearance with male Veterans. Morimoto will heal the player's Pokémon after defeating him, and after defeating him for the first time, he will give the player an Oval Charm. In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Morimoto plays the same role, except he teams with the game's director, Kazumasa Iwao, for a Multi Battle.

Sun and Moon



Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon



Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Morimoto appears as a male Coach Trainer on the third floor of Celadon Condominiums after the player has entered the Hall of Fame. In these games, he uses the same Generation I Pokémon team he used in Sun and Moon. After he is defeated, he will give the player ten PP Maxes.



Pokémon Sword and Shield

In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Morimoto appears as a Police Officer on the second floor of eastern branch of Hotel Ionia in Circhester. After the player has become Galar's Champion, they can challenge him to a Double Battle once per day. Like in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, he will award the player with an Oval Charm after defeating him for the first time.

Morimoto will Dynamax his Snorlax at the first opportunity.



Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Morimoto appears as a Swimmer in the pool at Hotel Grand Lake. He can be fought once per day after the Hall of Fame has been entered, and after he is defeated for the first time, he gives the player an Oval Charm.



Quotes

Main article: Morimoto/Quotes

Gallery

Sprites and models

Spr BW Veteran M.png Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png Spr SM Veteran M.png VSVeteran M SM.png VSMorimoto SwSh.png VSSwimmer M BDSP.png
Sprite from
Black and White
Sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2
Model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and
Ultra Moon
VS sprite from Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and
Ultra Moon
VS model from
Sword and Shield
VS model from
Brilliant Diamond and
Shining Pearl
Morimoto OD.png Veteran m SM OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation V
Overworld model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and
Ultra Moon

Trivia

  • One of the default rival names in Pokémon LeafGreen is Geki (Japanese: シゲキ Shigeki), an allusion to Morimoto.
  • In the Spanish version of Pokémon Sun and Moon, Morimoto's cameo character is called Tirso, despite him being called Morimoto in previous games.

Videos

#Pokemon20: Shigeki Morimoto

By The Official Pokémon Channel
This video is not available on Bulbapedia; instead, you can watch the video on YouTube here.


References

  1. Instagram post celebrating his birthday.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Morimoto's character from Pokémon Sun and Moon shares tidbits about creating old Pokémon designs.
  3. Nintendo official site on Mew
  4. Nintendo UK official site on Mew
  5. 5.0 5.1 Morimoto's character from Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon shares tidbits about creating old Pokémon designs.

External links


Pokémon designers

Emi AndoHitoshi ArigaKanako EoHiroki FuchinoMotofumi Fujiwara
Misaki HashimotoMana IbeAsuka IwashitaTomohiro KitakazeFumie Kittaka
Yusuke KozakiKazuyuki KurashimaLee HyunJungMegumi MizutaniShigeki Morimoto
Keiko MoritsuguKensaku NabanaAtsuko NishidaYusuke OhmuraTomohiko Ohkubo
Muneo SaitōKen SugimoritakeReiko TanoueAimi TomitaKenkichi Toyama
Saya TsurutaJames TurnerTakao UnnoEmi YoshidaHironobu Yoshida


Non-player characters in the core series games
Kanto Professor OakMom (Kanto)Mom (LGPE)RedBlueGreenTraceDaisyOld manBillCelioMr. FujiSafari Zone WardenCopycatPrimoKoichi
Pokémon Fan Club ChairmanErik and SaraLostelleTealaSelphyCalSteven StoneMayleneMinaCameronMr. GameMorimoto
Team RocketGym guideGym LeadersElite FourProfessors' aidesMagikarp salesmanName RaterDay-Care PersonMr. Hyper
Sinnoh Professor RowanProfessor OakJohannaBarryLucasDawnCynthiaLookerStat Trainers (CherylRileyMiraBuckMarley)
BebeTealaFelicityRoxy and OliRoseanneRad RickshawEldritchWilmaJasmineCaitlinJuliaJordanDexterKeiraMr. BacklotMorimoto
Underground ManMr. GoodsMr. FuegoPokétch Co. PresidentDr. FootstepPokémon Fan Club ChairmanHelenaKetch Appy
Team GalacticGym guideGym LeadersElite FourFrontier BrainsName RaterDay-Care CoupleProfessors' aidesStats judge
Unova Professor JuniperMom (BW)Mom (B2W2)CherenBiancaBianca's fatherHughHugh's sisterCedric JuniperFennelAmanita
CilanChiliCressLenoraHawesLoblollyCharlesIrisDraydenAlderBengaCurtisYancyBrycenSabrinaPop Roxie
HilbertHildaNateRosaIngoEmmetCynthiaLookerNColressMorimotoNishinoPokémon Fan Club Chairman
CyranoBriarCarmineKieranKoraidonMiraidonGeetaRikaClavellPerrinSnacksworthSynclaire
Team PlasmaClydeGym Leaders • Elite Four (Unova · BB) • PWT participantsName RaterDay-Care CoupleJudgeMagikarp salesmanSpecial CoachesGuidance counselors
Alola Professor KukuiMomLillieNebbyHauRotomProfessor BurnetMolayneSamson OakRyukiMohn
RedBlueWallyCynthiaGrimsleyColressSinaDexioLookerAnabelNecrozmaMorimotoIwao
Team SkullAether FoundationUltra Recon SquadTeam Rainbow Rocket
Trial CaptainsIsland kahunasElite FourName RaterJudgeMr. HyperGester
Galar Professor MagnoliaMumHopBedeMarnieSoniaLeon
SordwardShielbertMustardKlaraAveryHoneyHydePeonyPeoniaCalyrexBall Guy
Watt TradersIngredients SellersDigging DuoCamping King
Team YellMacro CosmosDanGym LeadersMorimotoCara LissJack


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