Silver (game)

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Silver
シルバー Silver
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Artwork from Pokémon G/S/C
Gender Male
Eye color Black
Hair color Red
Hometown Unknown
Region Johto
Relatives Giovanni (father?)
Trainer class Trainer, Rival
Generation II
Games Gold, Silver, Crystal, Stadium 2
Anime debut A New Oath
English voice actor None
Japanese voice actor None

Silver is the rival of Gold and Kris, and is about their age. He has long red hair and piercing eyes.

Fan speculation is that Silver may be Giovanni's red-haired child, due to Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen's Fame Checker's many references to Pokémon Gold and Silver versions, to Giovanni being Silver's manga equivalent's father in Pokémon Special, and to Silver's dark demeanor and detestment of Team Rocket.

In the anime

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Silver's cameo.

Like Brendan, he played no role in the anime, despite being a main character in the games. Similarly, his only appearance in anime is a brief cameo, in the original Japanese opening of The Legend of Thunder (A New Oath), where he was shown with his Nidoking defeating Jimmy.

Paul seems to be based on Silver, in appearance and personality. He also has most of the Pokémon as Silver's manga counterpart. It is unknown if Paul has ever met him, Jimmy, or Marina. However, seeing as all four of them competed in the Johto League before Ash and Vincent did, this could be the case. Some fans believe his name is "Kamon", as it is stated on an anime website.

Pokémon

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Nidoking

In the game

Silver's first (and currently only) appearance in the Pokémon video games took place during Generation II. He was first seen lurking near a window to the Elm Pokémon Laboratory; he later broke in, stealing a Pokémon (the Pokémon that is strongest against the player's chosen starter). He later used this Pokémon to battle Gold/Kris, doing this many times as they journeyed through Johto. This is not the only Pokémon he has stolen, as he also stole a Sneasel from a man in Cianwood City, and uses it in battle for the rest of the game.

Throughout his travels, Silver showed a strong hate for Team Rocket. He strongly interfered with the revived Team Rocket's plans at least twice, including their experiments with radio signals at the Lake of Rage. His stated reason for this dislike was that they are "weak" when cornered, and that he only cares about strong opponents. During one of his missions against Team Rocket, Silver apparently fought against Lance, who utterly decimated him. Silver is soon frustrated, as he claims that Lance told him he doesn't love his Pokémon enough. Lance's words are Silver's catalyst, as he begins to metamorphisize into a more kind hearted person. Before a battle at Mount Moon, Silver claims that he has reached his peak, finally understanding what Lance told him in Mahogany Town. During this battle, he uses a Crobat, which is only obtained when it loves its trainer, displaying that he now truly does care for his Pokémon.

Shortly after Gold/Kris defeated the Pokémon League, Silver took up training in the Dragon's Den. His personality has been likened by the Dragon Master to be similar to Clair's. He can be seen there on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and can be challenged at the Pokémon League on Mondays and Wednesdays. His activities on the weekend are unknown, but now that he is a kinder person, it can be assumed that he does not train on these days.

Pokémon

The starter Pokémon that Silver has will depend on which Pokémon the player chose to bring on Professor Elm's errand at the beginning of the game. As with all rivals, it will be the Pokémon whose type weakens that of the player's starter.

First encounter (Cherrygrove City)

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Chikorita
Level 5
OR

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Cyndaquil
Level 5
OR

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Totodile
Level 5

Second encounter (Azelea Town)

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Bayleef
Level 16
OR

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Quilava
Level 16
OR

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Croconaw
Level 16
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Gastly
Level 12
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Zubat
Level 14

Third encounter (Burned Tower)

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Bayleef
Level 22
OR

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Quilava
Level 22
OR

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Croconaw
Level 22
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Haunter
Level 20
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Zubat
Level 20
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Magnemite
Level 18

Fourth encounter (Goldenrod Basement)

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Meganium
Level 32
OR

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Quilava
Level 32
OR

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Feraligatr
Level 32
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Haunter
Level 30
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Golbat
Level 30
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Magnemite
Level 28
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Sneasel
Level 32

Fifth encounter (Victory Road)

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Meganium
Level 38
OR

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Typhlosion
Level 38
OR

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Feraligatr
Level 38
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Haunter
Level 35
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Golbat
Level 36
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Magneton
Level 35
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Sneasel
Level 34
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Kadabra
Level 35

Sixth encounter (Mt. Moon)

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Meganium
Level 45
OR

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Typhlosion
Level 45
OR

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Feraligatr
Level 45
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Gengar
Level 43
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Golbat
Level 42
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Magneton
Level 41
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Sneasel
Level 41
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Alakazam
Level 43

Seventh encounter (Pokémon League)

On Monday and Wednesday, Silver will challenge the player just when he/she is ready to face the Elite Four in the Indigo Plateau.

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Meganium
Level 50
OR

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Typhlosion
Level 50
OR

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Feraligatr
Level 50
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Gengar
Level 46
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Crobat
Level 48
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Magneton
Level 45
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Sneasel
Level 45
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Alakazam
Level 46

In Pokémon Stadium 2

Silver is the player's final opponent in the game, after completing every other battle. After his defeat, players will move on to Round 2, where all of the battles are much harder, or have beaten the entirety of the game. He is named just "Rival" in this game.

Silver has the following Pokémon in this game:

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Mewtwo
Level 100
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Ho-Oh
Level 100
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Lugia
Level 100

Trivia

  • As a possible reference to Silver's training schedule, Pearl also can be battled again (on Saturdays and Sundays) after the player becomes champion. He can also be found training at Stark Mountain during the week in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
  • If Silver's stolen starter is Totodile, he uses Croconaw at level 16 in his second battle, despite Totodile only being able to evolve from level 18 onwards. However, if Silver's stolen starter is Cyndaquil, he uses Quilava at level 32 in his fourth battle, while the other two are their final forms (which is normal).

See also


Rival characters
Core series BlueSilverBrendan/MayWallyBarryCherenBiancaNHugh
Calem/SerenaShaunaTiernoTrevorHauGladionTrace
HopBedeMarnieKlaraAveryNemonaCarmineKieran
Spin-off games RonaldPauloLear

Professor ElmProfessor OakMomEthanLyraSilverMr. PokémonEusineLanceRedKiyoBaobaMagnusEarlKurtCarrieDude
MaryBuenaRadio DirectorHaircut brothersWebsterMasterLiWilmaPrimoMaximoJetCaitlinCynthiaCameronMr. GameFelicityTeala
Team RocketGym guideGym LeadersFrontier BrainsKimono GirlsWeek SiblingsName RaterPoké SeerDay-Care CoupleProfessors' aides Template:Gamestub