Bede

Bede ビート Beet
Art from Pokémon Sword and Shield
Age	Unknown
Gender	Male
Eye color	Purple
Hair color	Platinum blond
Hometown	Unknown
Region	Galar
Relatives	Unnamed parents
Trainer class	Pokémon Trainer, Gym Leader
Generation	VIII, IX
Counterpart(s)	Bede (Masters)
Games	Sword and Shield, Masters EX
English voice actor	Beau Bridgland (Masters EX)
Japanese voice actor	Takuma Nagatsuka (Masters EX)
Member of	Galar League
Rank	Gym Leader
Leader of	Ballonlea Stadium
Badge	Fairy Badge
Specializes in	Psychic types (as a Pokémon Trainer) Fairy types (as a Gym Leader)
Animated series	Pokémon: Twilight Wings, Pokémon Evolutions
Debut	Sky (Twilight Wings) The Champion (Evolutions)
English voice actor	Brandon Winckler (Twilight Wings)
Japanese voice actor	Takuma Nagatsuka (Twilight Wings)
Manga series	Pokémon Adventures
Debut	Watch Out!! Strong Rivals

Bede (Japanese: ビート Beet) is one of the rival characters in Pokémon Sword and Shield, the others being Hop and Marnie. He initially specializes in Psychic-type Pokémon, but is eventually scouted by Opal to succeed her as a Fairy-type Gym Leader, and thus changes his specialty type accordingly. As the Gym Leader of Ballonlea Stadium, he gives the Fairy Badge to Trainers who defeat him.

In the core series games

Bede is one of the player's rivals. He is an arrogant, rude young man who had been personally sponsored by Rose, who gave Bede his first Pokémon, later revealed to be his Hatterene, upon visiting his orphanage when he was a child. The player and Hop first meet him when signing up for the Gym Challenge, though his name is not revealed at the time. He is immediately dismissive of Hop and the player character, believing that his connection to the chairman gives him privilege. While he is competing in the Gym Challenge to become Champion, he has been gathering Wishing Stars in large quantities to help the Chairman realize his ambition. However, in his zealous pursuit of Wishing Stars, Bede brings harm to a historic landmark in Stow-on-Side, and Rose disqualifies him from the Gym Challenge in disappointment.

After the player returns from Ballonlea to Hammerlocke with the Fairy Badge, Opal notices the sulking Bede and is struck with inspiration, asking him to become her successor. Bede reluctantly agrees, believing he will become stronger in the process. Bede eventually returns as a Gym Leader, interrupting the finals of the Champion Cup and demanding to battle the player, staking his career on his victory. After losing, Bede, who had begun to regret accepting Opal's offer, reveals he was planning on using the result of the battle as an excuse to get away from his mentor. However, after hearing the crowd cheer him on despite his loss, he feels obligated to continue training, figuring he will be able to completely surpass Opal soon.

After the player becomes Champion, the player, Hop, and former Gym Leader Piers head to Ballonlea Stadium while trying to stop Sordward and Shielbert, but in the lobby, Bede confidently declares that he has taken care of most of the Dynamax Pokémon running rampant in his Stadium already. The player's group attempts to leave, but Bede refuses to let them go until he has a battle with the new Champion. After some assurance from Opal, the group decides to indulge Bede. During the battle, Bede acknowledges the player's strength, and after being defeated, accepts them as Champion. A more humble Trainer now, Bede swears he'll overcome his weakness and, in his words, "reach the pinnacle of what Fairy types can do."

League Cards

This is a transcript of the back of Bede's League Cards in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Normal League Card

"Bede spent some time living in an orphanage after his family ran into some trouble when he was young. He always had difficulty getting along with others and would constantly get into fights. That is until one day Rose visited the facility. Rose gave Bede a Pokémon, which changed Bede's life forever. He showed talent as a Trainer and threw himself into Pokémon battles, becoming stronger by the day. He has joined the Gym Challenge with an endorsement from the chairman himself, and Bede plans to prove that the chairman's faith was not misplaced."

Rare League Card

"He was appointed by the former Gym Leader Opal to become the new Gym Leader of Ballonlea Stadium. The general consensus is that Opal's harsh training has in fact mellowed him out. Though he himself has never confirmed nor denied this, it should be noted that he no longer refuses to give autographs. Additionally, it seems his skills as a Pokémon Trainer have also increased rather dramatically. Recently, his intrusion during the Finals of the Champion Cup has gained popularity, and fans wish to see that kind of performance again. Bede himself is not sure how to react."

Pokémon

Bede keeps his Pokémon in Great Balls.

Pokémon Sword and Shield

First battle

Pokémon Trainer Bede Galar Mine Sword and Shield Reward: $1,920

Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Magic Guard Held item: None Solosis♂ Lv.13 Endeavor Normal Physical   --       Confusion Psychic Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Competitive Held item: None Gothita♀ Lv.15 Psybeam Psychic Special   --       Tickle Normal Status   --       Pound Normal Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Anticipation Held item: None Hatenna♀ Lv.16 Confusion Psychic Special   --       Round Normal Special   --       Disarming Voice Fairy Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Second battle

Pokémon Trainer Bede Galar Mine No. 2 Sword and Shield Reward: $2,760

Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Magic Guard Held item: None Solosis♂ Lv.21 Psyshock Psychic Special   --       Psybeam Psychic Special   --       Endeavor Normal Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Competitive Held item: None Gothita♀ Lv.22 Psyshock Psychic Special   --       Rock Tomb Rock Physical   --       Psybeam Psychic Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Pastel Veil Held item: None Ponyta♂ Lv.22 Confusion Psychic Special   --       Fairy Wind Fairy Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Anticipation Held item: None Hatenna♀ Lv.23 Psybeam Psychic Special   --       Disarming Voice Fairy Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Third battle

Pokémon Trainer Bede Stow-on-Side Sword and Shield Reward: $4,200

Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Magic Guard Held item: None Duosion♂ Lv.32 Light Screen Psychic Status   --       Reflect Psychic Status   --       Psyshock Psychic Special   --       Psybeam Psychic Special   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Competitive Held item: None Gothorita♀ Lv.32 Fake Tears Dark Status   --       Psybeam Psychic Special   --       Rock Tomb Rock Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Pastel Veil Held item: None Ponyta♂ Lv.33 Fairy Wind Fairy Special   --       Psybeam Psychic Special   --       Agility Psychic Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Anticipation Held item: None Hattrem♀ Lv.35 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special   --       Psybeam Psychic Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Fourth battle

Bede will Gigantamax his Hatterene at the first opportunity.

Gym Leader Bede Wyndon Stadium Sword and Shield Reward: $8,480

Types: Steel Fairy Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Mawile♀ Lv.51 Play Rough Fairy Physical   --       Iron Head Steel Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Types: Psychic Fairy Ability: Synchronize Held item: None Gardevoir♀ Lv.51 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Calm Mind Psychic Status   --       Wish Normal Status   --       Types: Psychic Fairy Ability: Pastel Veil Held item: None Rapidash♂ Lv.52 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical   --       Take Down Normal Physical   --       Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special   --       Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Types: Psychic Fairy Ability: Anticipation Held item: None Gigantamax Hatterene♀ Lv.53 Psychic Psychic Special Max Mindstorm   --       Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special G-Max Smite   --       Calm Mind Psychic Status Max Guard   --       Mystical Fire Fire Special Max Flare   --

Fifth battle

Gym Leader Bede Ballonlea Stadium Sword and Shield Reward: $10,080

Types: Steel Fairy Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Mawile♀ Lv.61 Play Rough Fairy Physical   --       Fake Tears Dark Status   --       Iron Head Steel Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Types: Psychic Fairy Ability: Synchronize Held item: None Gardevoir♀ Lv.61 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Future Sight Psychic Special   --       Magical Leaf Grass Special   --       Types: Psychic Fairy Ability: Pastel Veil Held item: None Rapidash♂ Lv.62 Smart Strike Steel Physical   --       Psycho Cut Psychic Physical   --       Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special   --       Stomp Normal Physical   --       Types: Psychic Fairy Ability: Anticipation Held item: None Hatterene♀ Lv.63 Psychic Psychic Special   --       Calm Mind Psychic Status   --       Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special   --       Mystical Fire Fire Special   --

Champion tournaments

Bede will Gigantamax his Hatterene at the first opportunity.

Gym Leader Bede Wyndon Stadium Sword and Shield Reward: $10,080/11,840

Types: Steel Fairy Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Mawile♀ Lv.61/72 Iron Head Steel Physical   --       Fake Tears Dark Status   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Play Rough Fairy Physical   --       Types: Psychic Fairy Ability: Synchronize Held item: None Gardevoir♀ Lv.61/72 Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Energy Ball Grass Special   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special   --       Types: Psychic Fairy Ability: Pastel Veil Held item: None Rapidash♂ Lv.62/73 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Smart Strike Steel Physical   --       Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special   --       Drill Run Ground Physical   --       Type: Fairy Unknown Ability: Cute Charm Held item: None Sylveon♀ Lv.62/73 Moonblast Fairy Special   --       Light Screen Psychic Status   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Psyshock Psychic Special   --       Types: Psychic Fairy Ability: Anticipation Held item: None Gigantamax Hatterene♀ Lv.63/74 Psychic Psychic Special Max Mindstorm   --       Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special G-Max Smite   --       Dark Pulse Dark Special Max Darkness   --       Mystical Fire Fire Special Max Flare   --

Galarian Star Tournament

Gym Leader Bede Wyndon Stadium Sword and Shield Reward: $11,840

Types: Steel Fairy Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Mawile♀ Lv.72 Iron Head Steel Physical   --       Fake Tears Dark Status   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Play Rough Fairy Physical   --       Types: Psychic Fairy Ability: Pastel Veil Held item: None Rapidash♂ Lv.73 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Smart Strike Steel Physical   --       Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special   --       Drill Run Ground Physical   --       Types: Psychic Fairy Ability: Anticipation Held item: None Gigantamax Hatterene♀ Lv.74 Psychic Psychic Special Max Mindstorm   --       Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special G-Max Smite   --       Dark Pulse Dark Special Max Darkness   --       Mystical Fire Fire Special Max Flare   --

Borrowed

Copperajah

Debut	Pokémon Sword and Shield

Bede used this Copperajah he borrowed from Rose to destroy the mural in Stow-on-Side in pursuit of Wishing Stars. It was confiscated after the Chairman disavowed him. It is unknown if this Copperajah is the same Copperajah the Chairman uses in battle.

None of Copperajah's moves are known.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Bede (Masters)

Bede forms a sync pair with Hatterene, Galarian Articuno, and Inteleon in Pokémon Masters EX. His Hatterene is capable of Gigantamaxing, while his Inteleon is capable of Dynamaxing. Bede became a playable sync pair on June 16, 2022.

Dex	Trainer		NDex	Pokémon		Type	Weakness	Role	EX role	Base potential	Availability
#149		Bede	#0858		Hatterene♀ Gigantamax	Fairy	Poison			★★★★★☆EX	Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout
#149		Champion Bede	#0144		Articuno Galarian Form	Psychic	Ghost			★★★★★☆EX	Master Fair Sync Pair Scout
#149		Bede	#0818		Inteleon♂	Water	Grass			★★★★★☆EX	Variety Sync Pair Scout

Gallery

Artwork

Concept art from Sword and Shield

Sprites

Icon from the Galarian Star Tournament menu

League Cards

Bede's League Card in Sword and Shield	Bede's rare League Card in Sword and Shield	Bede in Opal's rare League Card in Sword and Shield

Quotes

Main article: Bede/Quotes

In animation

Bede in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Bede appeared in Sky, where he watched the battle between Raihan and Leon together with his Hatenna in the stadium.

Bede reappeared in The Gathering of Stars as a Gym Leader. While performing with his Pokémon, Bede was invited to the Galarian Star Tournament by Opal. He later appeared at Wyndon Stadium, walking out onto the field for the tournament's opening ceremony.

Pokémon

This is listing of Bede's Pokémon in Pokémon Twilight Wings:

Hatenna → Hattrem → Hatterene ♀

Debut	Sky

Hatterene first appeared as a Hatenna while watching the battle between Raihan and Leon. She reappeared in her fully evolved form in The Gathering of Stars, where she was delivering some tea to Opal.

None of Hatterene's moves are known.

Gardevoir

Debut	The Gathering of Stars

Gardevoir was seen at Bede's side during a presentation to Opal.

None of Gardevoir's moves are known.

Rapidash

Debut	The Gathering of Stars

Rapidash was seen at Bede's side during a presentation to Opal.

None of Rapidash's moves are known.

Pokémon Evolutions

Bede in Pokémon Evolutions

Bede appeared in The Champion as a spectator for Leon and Victor's Championship Match.

GOTCHA!

Bede briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Bede in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Bede debuted in Watch Out!! Strong Rivals. He was first seen in front of the Galar Mine, unable to enter due to a large boulder blocking the entrance. Casey, Hop, and Marnie combined their Pokémon's attacks to move the boulder. After the others went inside, Henry pointed out that Bede was protecting the boulder and speculated his goal was to obtain Wishing Stars found inside the mine. Later, everyone gathered at Turffield Stadium, where they each fought a Gym battle against Milo and won.

In Blazing!! Bede's Feelings, Bede learned that Rose had dinner with Henry in Hulbury, infuriating him. Wanting to have Henry retire from the Gym Challenge, Bede challenged him to a battle but lost. Despite this, Bede revealed the reason he was collecting Wishing Stars was to help Rose.

In Teary!! The Voice of the Master, Bede watched Henry's Gym battle against Allister in Stow-on-Side, but felt the former's performance was lacking and quickly left. Afterward, he used Rose's Copperajah to try and destroy the Stow-on-Side mural, but was found by Casey, Marvin, Professor Magnolia, and Allister. Bede was then caught by several League Staff at the request of Rose, who reprimanded Bede for damaging an important piece of Galar's history. As punishment for his actions, Bede was disqualified from the Gym Challenge.

In Rising!! Opal of Ballonlea, in Hammerlocke, Bede finished his forced withdrawal from the Gym Challenge. He was given a letter from Ballonlea Gym Leader, Opal, but crushed it in his hands without reading it. He was then alerted to a loud rumbling and wondered if it came from the Hammerlocke Energy Plant. At the plant, Bede met Sonia and witnessed Leon trying to enter the building only to be turned away by the League Staff. Worried for Rose's safety, Bede attempted to break in, but was warned by Raihan that his behavior would potentially lower Rose's opinion of him even further should everything be fine.

In Cracking!! Brilliant Tap-Dancing, Bede accepted Opal's invitation and visited her at the Ballonlea Stadium. Opal, having taken a liking to Bede's personality, accepted him as a successor for her title of Gym Leader. He subsequently started undertaking the training necessary to be ready for this position at the Gym.

Bede after training with Opal

In Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day, the Galar Gym Leaders agreed to gather at Rose Tower to find out whether or not Rose intended on bringing harm to the region. Bede and Opal arrived first, but were stopped by Oleana. While Oleana kept the Gym Leaders busy, Bede, Henry, Casey, Hop, and Marnie headed up the elevator to meet with Rose, only to learn he wasn't in the building. Appearing on a video screen, Rose revealed that he would be restarting the Darkest Day in order to ensure Galar has a future. Power Spot lights then began appearing all over Galar, causing Pokémon to begin Dynamaxing at random. While some went back to their hometowns to help deal with the rampaging Dynamax Pokémon, Bede traveled with the others to the Hammerlocke Energy Plant, where they were joined by Leon's group. Upon entering the building, everyone found Rose ecstatic that his plan was a success.

In Shock!! Chairman Rose's Plan, Rose explained he meant no harm to Galar and sent Sordward and Shielbert to defeat Eternatus and prevent the Darkest Day from spiraling out of control. Despite their claims of being descendants of the heroes that once stopped the Darkest Day, Sordward and Shielbert were unable to win, forcing Rose to take their place. Oleana explained that Rose's actions were for the benefit of Galar and requested that everyone help stop Eternatus. The group agreed and made their way to the summit, only to find Rose had already been defeated. Bede kept Rose safe while the others faced Eternatus. They managed to take Eternatus down, but it got back up, changed into its Eternamax form, and quickly overwhelmed them. Zacian and Zamazenta arrived to save everyone, but when they tried using the Rusted Sword and Shield, Eternatus grabbed them as well as Henry.

In Oh My!! The Disappearance of Henry, Zacian and Zamazenta struck Eternatus with a double Giga Impact, causing a massive explosion of energy and light. Once the light cleared, Henry, Zacian, Zamazenta, and Eternatus had all vanished. Casey and Marvin reviewed footage of the incident and discovered something teleporting Henry away just as Zacian, Zamazenta, and Eternatus clashed. By tracking samples of Eternatus's poison on Henry's body and the material of the rusted artifacts, Casey found matching signals on both the Isle of Armor and the Crown Tundra. With no idea where Henry ended up, Oleana sent Bede, Casey, Marvin, Hop, and Marnie to both locations.

In PASS32, while riding a train to the Crown Tundra, Bede, Marnie, and Hop encountered Peonia, a girl trying to escape from her overbearing father, Peony. They agreed to help, but upon noticing Peony's resemblance to Rose, Bede's dedication to the chairman led him to exposing Peonia. Later, at the station, Marnie challenged Peony to a battle, stating that if she won, Peonia would be allowed to go free. After Marnie won and Peonia left, Bede and the others agreed to take her place as part of the Peony Exploration Team. The four traveled to Freezington, where their home base was located.

In PASS36, Bede, Marnie, and Hop arrived at Dyna Tree Hill, where they found a Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. Detecting traces of the rusted items in the area, Bede and the others split up to determine which of the Legendary bird Pokémon knew where it was located. Hop and Marnie went after Moltres and Zapdos respectively, leaving Bede with Articuno. In PASS37, after an encounter with Moltres, Henry was taken to the Crown Tundra, where he reunited with Bede. Henry was introduced to Peony, only for the man to immediately take a disliking towards the boy. When Peonia returned to participate in the adven-tour, a delighted Peony also agreed to let Henry join as well. That night, Peonia found her father floating in midair. Bede explained that it was the work of Calyrex, the King of Bountiful Harvests, in order for it to communicate with humans. The three agreed to help restore Calyrex to its former glory in exchange for it locating the Rusted Sword.

In PASS39, Bede's group tried reuniting Calyrex with its former loyal steed, Spectrier. With the Black Mane Hair collected from Spectrier and the Radiant Petal Calyrex made, Henry forged the Reins of Unity. The group lured Spectrier to the Crown Shrine, but they were interrupted by a Gigantamaxed Corviknight and Butterfree. Realizing the Darkest Day had restarted, Bede, Henry, Peony, and Peonia fought off the rampaging giants. With the reins, Calyrex reforged its bond with Spectrier and changed into its Shadow Rider form, allowing it to find and retrieve the Rusted Sword.

In PASS41, Bede and Henry returned to the Galar mainland, where they reunited with Casey, Hop, and Marvin. There, they witnessed Zacian and Zamazenta use the rusted tools to become their Crowned Sword and Shield forms. They traveled to Hammerlocke to confront Eternatus again, only to find a trio of nobles demanding that Sordward and Shielbert have their status as nobles reinstated and blocking the entrance to the city with their Gigantamaxed Pokémon. By Gigantamaxing their own Pokémon, Henry, Casey, and Hop defeated the nobles, allowing Bede to use his Gigantamax Hatterene to determine where Eternatus was hiding. With Eternatus exposed, Zacian and Zamazenta combined their strength and finally took down the Gigantic Pokémon, ending the Darkest Day.

In PASS43, Bede paid Rose a visit in jail. Rose apologized for his earlier mistreatment of Bede during the Gym Challenge and explained he was only trying to keep the boy from being an accomplice to his crimes.

Pokémon

On hand

Hatenna → Hattrem → Hatterene ♀

Debut	Watch Out!! Strong Rivals

Hatterene is Bede's first known Pokémon. She was first used as a Hatenna to shatter a large boulder blocking the Galar Mine, allowing Bede to collect three Wishing Stars. She evolved into a Hattrem sometime during Bede's training with Opal and later into Hatterene while protecting Rose from Eternatus. She is capable of Gigantamaxing.

Hatterene's known moves are Confusion and Dazzling Gleam.
As a Gigantamax Hatterene, it can use G-Max Smite.

Ponyta → Rapidash

Debut	Blazing!! Bede's Feelings

A Galarian Rapidash is Bede's second known Pokémon. It was first used as a Ponyta to attack Henry, but was defeated by his Steeler. It evolved into a Rapidash sometime during Bede's training with Opal.

Rapidash's known moves are Fairy Wind and Agility.

Borrowed

Copperajah

Debut	Teary!! The Voice of the Master

Copperajah originally belonged to Rose. Bede borrowed it in an attempt to destroy the Stow-on-Side mural in his pursuit for Wishing Stars. Rose took it back after Bede was found out.

None of Copperajah's moves are known.

Status unknown

Legendary giants

Debut	PASS36

Bede, Marnie, and Hop encountered Regirock, Regice, and Registeel at the Crown Tundra. It was never specified who caught which giant or if they were kept.

None of their moves are known.

Traveling with

Rotom Phone

Achievements

Badges obtained

• Grass Badge (Blinding!! The End of the Battle)
• Water Badge (prior to Blazing!! Bede's Feelings)
• Fire Badge (prior to Gulp Gulp!! Pokémon)

In the TCG

The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Bede or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Bede's Pokémon Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Mawile		Silver Tempest		TG17/TG30	Incandescent Arcana		085/068
Other related cards
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Bede	Su	Sword & Shield		157/202	Sword		060/060
		Sword & Shield		199/202	Sword		068/060
		Sword & Shield		207/202	Sword		072/060
					S-P Promotional cards		027/S-P
					S-P Promotional cards		056/S-P
		Champion's Path		050/073
		Crown Zenith		124/159	S-P Promotional cards		138/S-P
Friends in Galar	Su	Brilliant Stars		140/172	VMAX Climax		149/184
		Silver Tempest		TG23/TG30	VMAX Climax		258/184

Trivia

Logo of Rose Tower

• Bede's uniform number is "908", which can be read in Japanese as goroawase for クレバー kurebā, meaning "clever".
• According to his concept art, Bede is left-handed.
• The logo of Rose Tower can be seen on the back of Bede's jacket. The same logo is printed on the uniforms of certain Macro Cosmos employees.
• Bede is currently the only Trainer to permanently change his type specialization during a game, going from Psychic-type to Fairy-type, though his party still has three Psychic types.
  • He is also the second Trainer known to have changed his type specialization overall, following Jasmine, who used to train Rock-type before becoming the Steel-type expert she currently is.
• Bede is the only Trainer with multiple League Cards to have his signature change between the two.
• Bede is the only rival from the release version of Pokémon Sword and Shield not to appear in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

Names

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	ビート Beet	From ビート beet
English	Bede	Similar to his Japanese name or from bede (Danish for beet)
German	Betys	From Beta vulgaris (scientific name of beet)
Spanish	Berto	From beterraga (beet)
French	Travis	From betterave (beet)
Italian	Beet	From his Japanese name
Korean	비트 Beet	From beet
Chinese (Mandarin)	彼特 Bǐtè	Transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese)	彼特 Béidahk
Brazilian Portuguese	Beda	From beterraba (beet)
Russian	Бид Bid	Transcription of his English name

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Core series Blue • Silver • Brendan/May • Wally • Barry • Lucas/Dawn • Ethan/Lyra • Cheren • Bianca N • Hugh • Calem/Serena • Shauna • Tierno • Trevor • Lillie • Hau • Gladion • Trace Hop • Marnie • Bede • Klara • Avery • Nemona • Arven • Penny • Carmine • Kieran Spin-off games Ronald • Keith • Luca • Sharon • Paulo • Lear • Tina

Non-player characters in the core series games

Galar Professor Magnolia • Mum • Hop • Bede • Marnie • Sonia • Leon Sordward • Shielbert • Mustard • Klara • Avery • Honey • Hyde • Peony • Peonia • Calyrex • Ball Guy Watt Traders • Ingredients Sellers • Digging Duo • Camping King Team Yell • Macro Cosmos • Dan • Gym Leaders • Morimoto • Cara Liss • Jack See also: Kanto Professor Oak • Mom (Kanto) • Mom (LGPE) • Red • Blue • Green • Trace • Daisy • Old man • Bill • Celio • Mr. Fuji • Safari Zone Warden • Copycat • Primo • Koichi Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Erik and Sara • Teala • Mina • Cal • Steven Stone • Maylene • Cameron • Mr. Game • Morimoto Team Rocket • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Professor's aides • Magikarp salesman • Name Rater • Day-Care Person • Mr. Hyper Johto Professor Elm • Professor Oak • Mom • Ethan • Lyra • Silver • Mr. Pokémon • Eusine • Lance • Red • Kiyo • Baoba • Magnus • Earl • Kurt • Carrie • Dude Mary • Buena • Radio Director • Haircut brothers • Webster • Master • Li • Wilma • Primo • Maximo • Jet • Caitlin • Cynthia • Cameron • Mr. Game • Felicity • Teala Team Rocket • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Frontier Brains • Kimono Girls • Week Siblings • Name Rater • Poké Seer • Day-Care Couple • Professor's aides Hoenn Professor Birch • Mom • May • Brendan • Wally • Wanda • Steven Stone • Wallace • Scott • Mr. Briney • Mr. Stone • Gabby and Ty • Lanette Brigette • Professor Cozmo • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Rydel • Winstrate family • Captain Stern • Trick Master • Treasure Hunter • Dock Apprentice • Pokémon Center Ladies • Old guys • Mr. Bonding • Teala • Aarune • Lisia • Zinnia • Looker • Inver • Chaz • Fossil Maniac • Kiri • Memory Girl Team Aqua • Team Magma • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Frontier Brains • Battle Chatelaines • Gym guide • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Stats judge Sevii Celio • Bill • Lostelle • Lorelei • Selphy • Teala Team Rocket • Day-Care Couple Sinnoh Professor Rowan • Professor Oak • Johanna • Barry • Lucas • Dawn • Cynthia • Looker • Stat Trainers (Cheryl • Riley • Mira • Buck • Marley) Bebe • Teala • Felicity • Roseanne • Rad Rickshaw • Eldritch • Wilma • Jasmine • Caitlin • Julia • Jordan • Dexter • Keira • Mr. Backlot • Morimoto Underground Man • Mr. Goods • Mr. Fuego • Pokétch Co. President • Dr. Footstep • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Helena • Ketch Appy Team Galactic • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Frontier Brains • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Professor's assistants • Stats judge Unova Professor Juniper • Mom (BW) • Mom (B2W2) • Cheren • Bianca • Bianca's father • Hugh • Hugh's sister • Cedric Juniper • Fennel • Amanita Cilan • Chili • Cress • Lenora • Hawes • Loblolly • Charles • Iris • Drayden • Alder • Benga • Curtis • Yancy • Brycen • Sabrina • Pop Roxie Hilbert • Hilda • Nate • Rosa • Ingo • Emmet • Cynthia • Looker • N • Colress • Morimoto • Nishino • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman Team Plasma • Clyde • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • PWT participants • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Judge • Magikarp salesman Kalos Professor Sycamore • Grace • Calem • Serena • Shauna • Tierno • Trevor • Alexa • Cassius • Inver • Sina • Dexio • Gurkinn Bonnie • Diantha • AZ • Looker • Emma • Mr. Bonding • Phil the Photo Guy • Memory Girl • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman Team Flare • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Battle Chatelaines • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Judge Alola Professor Kukui • Mom • Lillie • Nebby • Hau • Rotom • Professor Burnet • Molayne • Samson Oak • Ryuki • Mohn Red • Blue • Wally • Cynthia • Grimsley • Colress • Sina • Dexio • Looker • Anabel • Necrozma • Morimoto • Iwao Team Skull • Aether Foundation • Ultra Recon Squad • Team Rainbow Rocket Trial Captains • Island kahunas • Elite Four • Name Rater • Judge • Mr. Hyper • Gester Hisui Cogita • Arceus • Choy • Anthe • Miss Fortunes (Charm • Clover • Coin) • Vessa Galaxy Team • Diamond Clan • Pearl Clan • Ginkgo Guild Paldea Professor Sada • Professor Turo • Mom • Nemona • Koraidon • Miraidon • Geeta • Arven • Penny • Heath Clavell • Jacq • Dendra • Miriam • Raifort • Saguaro • Salvatore • Tyme • Harrington Carmine • Kieran • Briar • Cyrano • Terapagos • Billy and O'Nare Team Star • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Pokémon League representatives Kitakami Carmine • Kieran • Briar • Caretaker • Yukito and Hideko • Ogerpon • Pecharunt • Perrin • Billy and O'Nare Koraidon • Miraidon • Jacq • Nemona • Arven • Penny • Terapagos • Professor Sada • Professor Turo Blueberry Cyrano • Briar • Carmine • Kieran • Koraidon • Miraidon • Geeta • Rika • Clavell • Perrin • Snacksworth • Synclaire BB Elite Four • Special Coaches • Guidance counselors

Gym Leaders of the Galar region
Turffield Stadium Milo	Hulbury Stadium Nessa	Motostoke Stadium Kabu	Stow-on-Side Stadium Bea Allister
Ballonlea Stadium Opal Bede	Circhester Stadium Gordie Melony	Spikemuth Gym Piers Marnie	Hammerlocke Stadium Raihan

This game character article is part of Project CharacterDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each character found in the Pokémon games.