Palace Maven Spenser (Japanese: パレスガーディアン ウコン, Palace Guardian Ukon) is the Frontier Brain and master of the Battle Frontier's Battle Palace.

In the anime

Spenser appeared in the episodes Cutting the Ties that Bind and Ka Boom with a View. His Japanese voice actor is 野沢那智 Nachi Nozawa and his English voice actor is Eric Schussler. He is a kind old man who specialises in herbal medicines. While he usually rides on his Venusaur, he has a lot of stamina which is shown in battle. Spenser uses the whole of the island he lives on as a battlefield and so battles have an emphasis on nature and include a lot of running around.

Spenser used a Venusaur, Shiftry and Claydol in his battle against Ash Ketchum. He also has a Chansey, which he used to heal Ash's Sceptile.

Pokémon

This listing is of Spenser's known Pokémon in the anime.

• Venusaur
• Shiftry
• Claydol
• Chansey

In the games

Spenser's physical being and heart beat as one with his Pokémon, his brethren. He has full trust in his Pokémon. He makes loud threats to set his opponent off guard. When defeated, he awards the Spirits Symbol.

Pokémon

In Pokémon Emerald, Spenser has these Pokémon when you fight him for the silver Spirits symbol:

• Crobat
  @Brightpowder
  -Confuse Ray
  -Double Team
  -Toxic
  -Fly
  Nature: Adamant
  Effort Values: HP - 152, Special Attack - 100, Special Defense - 106, Speed - 152
• Slaking
  @Scope Lens
  -Earthquake
  -Swagger
  -Shadow Ball
  -Brick Break
  Nature: Hardy
  Effort Values: HP - 152, Attack - 152, Special Attack - 100, Speed - 106
• Lapras
  @Quick Claw
  -Ice Beam
  -Horn Drill
  -Confuse Ray
  -Protect
  Nature: Quiet
  Effort Values: Defense - 252, Special Attack - 106, Special Defense - 152

In Pokémon Emerald, Spenser has these Pokémon when you fight him for the gold Spirits symbol:

• Arcanine
  @White Herb
  -Overheat
  -Extremespeed
  -Roar
  -Protect
  Nature: Hasty
  Effort Values: HP - 6, Attack - 252, Defense - 252
• Slaking
  @Scope Lens
  -Hyper Beam
  -Earthquake
  -Shadow ball
  -Yawn
  Nature: Hardy
  Effort Values: HP - 6, Attack - 252, Speed - 252
• Suicune
  @King's Rock
  -Blizzard
  -Surf
  -Bite
  -Calm Mind
  Nature: Hasty
  Effort Values: HP - 252, Defense - 252, Speed - 6

Spenser also has a Dusclops and Azurill, but they didn't participate in battle.

Quotes

• First battle:

"My physical being is with Pokémon always! My heart beats as one with Pokémon always! Young one of a Trainer! Do you believe in your Pokémon? Can you believe them through and through? If your bonds of trust are frail, you will never beat my brethren! The bond you share with your Pokémon! Prove it to me here!"

"Ah... Now this is something else... Gwahahah! Hah, you never fell for my bluster! Sorry for trying that stunt! Here! Bring me the thing! My, my, if only you could maintain that facade of distinguished authority... Here! Let's see your Frontier Pass! Your Pokémon's eyes are truly clear and unclouded. I will eagerly await the next opportunity to see you."

• Second battle:

"Gwahahah! You've battled your way up again? You must have developed a truly formidable bond with your Pokémon. So be it! This time, I won't bluster or hold back. This time, there's no fooling around. Ready now? Prepare to lose! ... ... ...Kaaah!"

"Gwah! Hahahaha! Well, that was some display! Even fully unleashed, my brethren could not overpower you. You team spirit is truly admirable! Here! Bring me that thing, will you? My, my, if only you could maintain a certain level of decorum... Gaaah, here! Hurry with that Frontier Pass, you! Gwahahah! Come see me time and again! My brethren and I will be waiting!"

In the Pokémon Special manga

Spenser fought alongside Lucy during the press show-off of the Battle Frontier during its grand opening. He fought using a Crobat, which uses Poison Fang. He witnessed the battle between Noland and Emerald. He also explains to Lucy that holding back your feelings contradicts the essence of the spirit. Spenser has some connection with Kyogre, being able to recognize Sapphire once held the Blue Orb.

Pokémon

• Lapras
• Crobat
• Slaking

Trivia

Names

External links

• Ukon's Profile on Pokeani (Japanese)

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