Byron
Byron トウガン Tougan | |
"The Man with the Steel Body!" | |
Artwork from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl | |
Gender | Male |
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Eye color | Black |
Hair color | Burgundy*, Brown* |
Hometown | Canalave City*, Oreburgh City* |
Region | Sinnoh |
Relatives | Roark (son), Underground Man (relative), Unnamed wife (anime) |
Trainer class | Gym LeaderDPPtBDSP Pokémon TrainerB2W2 |
Generation | IV, V, VIII |
Games | Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum Black 2 and White 2 Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
Leader of | Canalave Gym |
Badge | Mine Badge |
Specializes in | Steel types |
Game animation cameos | GOTCHA! |
Animated debut | Ancient Family Matters! |
English voice actor | Dan Green |
Japanese voice actor | Kazuki Yao |
Byron (Japanese: トウガン Tougan) is the Gym Leader of Canalave City's Gym, known officially as the Canalave Gym. He hands out the Mine Badge to Trainers who defeat him. He specializes in Steel-type Pokémon. He is Roark's father.
In the core series games
Byron uses Steel-type Pokémon in his battles. Trainers who defeat him will receive the Mine Badge, TM91 (Flash Cannon), and will be able to use Strength outside of battle. Byron asked Riley to become a Gym Leader, but Riley declined because he thought Byron's son Roark should be considered first. Byron isn't surprised to find that his inexperienced son lost to the protagonist, but is enthusiastic about the next generation of Pokémon Trainers. Byron resolves to train harder at Iron Island to compete with younger Trainers. A woman in Sunyshore City mentions Byron and the Underground Man are related and they, with Roark, are a trio of dedicated diggers.
He apparently owns the normally deserted cabin on Iron Island. After the player obtains the National Pokédex, he can be found there. Speaking to him results in him chiding himself for still treating Roark like a child. He will then give the player a Metal Coat and leave. In Platinum, he mentions that he lived on Iron Island for a long time and so feels out of place when visiting the Villa. Along with those visits, he can also be battled again at the Battleground in Platinum. He also battles the player in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 in Pokémon World Tournament.
Pokémon
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
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Pokémon Platinum
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Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
Pokémon World Tournament
Byron uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles. He will always lead with his signature Pokémon, Bastiodon.
Sinnoh Leaders Tournament
Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament
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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Gym battle
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Battle Tower
Master Class Single Battles (Rank 6)
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Master Class Double Battles (Rank 1)
In each team, Roark uses the first and second Pokémon on the list, and Byron uses the third and fourth.
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Gallery
Artwork
Official artwork from Diamond and Pearl |
Sticker Template background from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
Sprites and models
Sprite from Diamond and Pearl |
Sprite from Platinum |
Sprite from Black 2 and White 2 |
VS sprite from Platinum |
VS model from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
Battle Tower VS model from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
Overworld sprite from Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum |
Overworld sprite from Black 2 and White 2 |
Sprite from the Badge Case from Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum |
Overworld model from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
Sprite from the Badge Case from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
Quotes
- Main article: Byron/Quotes
In animation
Pokémon the Series
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
Prior to Shapes of Things to Come!, Byron left his position as the Oreburgh Gym Leader to his son Roark after the Pokémon League informed him there was a vacancy at the Canalave Gym. The transfer also allowed Byron to continue his hobby of digging for fossils on nearby Iron Island, hence the Gym's closure from Sleepless In Pre-Battle! to Ancient Family Matters!.
In Ancient Family Matters!, Roark traveled to Canalave City to confront Byron over his absence from the family. The two argued, which escalated into a battle. Byron's Bastiodon and Roark's Rampardos were evenly matched, but the battle was interrupted after Team Rocket set off alarms when they stole Byron's fossil collection. They joined forces to defeat Team Rocket and Pikachu sent Team Rocket blasting off. Later, Byron revealed that he had always treasured a fossil of a Sunkern's leaf that Roark had given to him as a child ten years earlier. As a result, Roark accepted that his father did care about him all along.
In Dealing With Defensive Types!, Ash had his Gym battle against Byron. Chimchar defeated Byron's Bronzor but was left incredibly tired from the round. Ash called out his Buizel, but it was surprised by Steelix's Screech attack and quickly lost the match. Chimchar won the round after it weakened the battleground with Dig, and Steelix was left vulnerable to Chimchar's super-effective Fire attacks. Byron sent out his Bastiodon, and it knocked Chimchar out. In the final match, Ash's Gliscor defeated Bastiodon despite its showcased speed and resilience, earning Ash the Mine Badge.
Pokémon movies
Byron briefly appeared during the ending credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Character
Byron is prone to bragging about the ironclad defenses his Pokémon. He is extremely fond of and enthusiastic towards many things, often yelling how much he loves them at the top of his lungs. Byron's mostly defensive battling style makes it hard for opponents to break through and deal damage to his Pokémon, even if they have a type advantage.
Pokémon
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On hand
This listing is of Byron's known Pokémon in Pokémon the Series:
Debut | Ancient Family Matters! |
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Voice actors | |
Japanese | Unshō Ishizuka |
English | Marc Thompson |
- Main article: Byron's Bastiodon
Bastiodon is Byron's main Pokémon. Prior to the start of the series, Byron revived Bastiodon from an Armor Fossil and evolved Shieldon into a Bastiodon.
Debut | Dealing With Defensive Types! |
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Voice actors | |
Japanese | Daisuke Sakaguchi |
English | Tom Wayland |
Bronzor was the first Pokémon used by Byron during his Gym battle against Ash. It went up against Ash's Chimchar, and was able to stand up to Chimchar's Flamethrower thanks to Byron's intensive training. It was able to cause significant damage to Chimchar before being knocked out by Flame Wheel.
Bronzor's known moves are Rain Dance and Gyro Ball, and its Ability is Heatproof.
Debut | Dealing With Defensive Types! |
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Voice actors | |
Japanese | Unshō Ishizuka |
English | Unshō Ishizuka |
Byron's Steelix was seen for the first time in Dealing With Defensive Types!. Steelix was the second Pokémon used by Byron when battling Ash, and proved to be a very tough opponent. It knocked out Buizel easily, and was able to cause massive damage to Chimchar. However it was eventually defeated by Chimchar after the Chimp Pokémon weakened the ground with Dig restricting its movement.
In Canalave Gym
Byron's Omanyte is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the Canalave Gym; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It caught Team Rocket trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst Ash was having his Gym battle and attacked them with Water Gun, sending them blasting off.
Omanyte's only known move is Water Gun.
Byron's Omastar is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the Canalave Gym; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It caught Team Rocket trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst Ash was having his Gym battle, and attacked them with Water Gun, sending them blasting off.
Omastar's only known move is Water Gun.
Byron's Kabuto is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the Canalave Gym; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It caught Team Rocket trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst Ash was having his Gym battle, and attacked them with Aqua Jet, sending them blasting off.
Kabuto's only known move is Aqua Jet.
Byron's Kabutops is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the Canalave Gym; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. When Team Rocket tried its second attempt to steal Fossils, Kabutops heard them and chased after them.
None of Kabutops's moves are known.
Debut | Dealing With Defensive Types! |
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Japanese | |
English | Emily Jenness |
Byron's Cradily is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the Canalave Gym; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. When Team Rocket tried their second attempt of stealing Fossils, they had found the room where all of the Fossils were kept. They dismissed Cradily thinking it was a Fossil, but it was actually sleeping. It woke up and sent Team Rocket blasting off for the second time.
Cradily's only known move is Energy Ball.
Byron's Armaldo is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the Canalave Gym; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. When Team Rocket tried their second attempt of stealing Fossils, they had found the room where all of the Fossils were kept. They dismissed Armaldo thinking it was a Fossil, but it was actually sleeping. It woke up and sent Team Rocket blasting off for the second time.
Armaldo's only known move is Hyper Beam.
Voice actors
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GOTCHA!
Byron briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Pocket Monsters DP
Byron appeared in a flashback in PMDP07.
Pokémon Adventures
Byron first appears at Canalave City talking to Roark over the Pokégear about his recent loss in a Gym battle. He then changes the subject to something that is later revealed to be about Team Galactic. Later, at the Canalave Gym, Byron wakes up to find Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum sneaking into his Gym. Acting on his impulsive nature, Byron attacks the intruders under the impression that they are villains. Believing Byron to be the person that caused her father and Professor Rowan to go missing, Platinum faces the Gym Leader in battle.
While they battle, a stray attack causes a curtain to be destroyed and reveals Professor Berlitz and Professor Rowan trapped in a cage. After being accused of kidnapping them, Byron reveals that he has been investigating Team Galactic for months and found a Galactic Grunt attacking and trapping the two scientists in a cage.
The next day, Byron hands Platinum the Mine Badge for his previous defeat and is tasked with protecting Professor Rowan and Professor Berlitz while they recuperate after escaping the cage. When Platinum and Pearl go to protect the three lakes from Team Galactic, Byron sends Diamond to go train on Iron Island with his friend, Riley, to increase his battling skills.
Later, after a defeat at the hands of Jupiter, Candice calls Byron and demands that he send her, Maylene, and Platinum someone to train them. After briefly considering Roark, Byron reluctantly calls up Volkner to help them.
Byron later joins the other Gym Leaders at the Spear Pillar with the Underground Man, Professor Berlitz, and Professor Rowan to help them fight Team Galactic. By using their digging skills, the Underground man and Byron heal any injured Pokémon by taking them from the battle and putting them back after using a Potion.
After Cyrus's defeat, Byron steals a machine from Team Galactic scientist Charon. Unfortunately, Charon's machine causes a disturbance in the hole in the sky that was created by Dialga and Palkia's fighting and mysterious tentacles shoot from the hole and pulls Cyrus, Palkia, and Dialga inside of it.
Pokémon
On hand
This listing is of Byron's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
Debut | Brash Bronzong I |
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Byron's two Bronzong are his main battlers. He first used them against Platinum when she attempted to rescue her father after mistaking Byron for being his kidnapper but they were easily defeated by her Ponyta.
Bronzong's known moves are Payback and Extrasensory.
Given away
Debut | A Big Stink Over Stunky |
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Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
Byron finds Hareta washed up on the shore after having been defeated by Cyrus. Byron takes Hareta in and allows him to regain his strength before putting him through a rigorous training session similar to what he put Roark through years ago. Hareta charges forward never considering his remaining strength, causing him to fail the challenge at the final stage. Byron then sends him to Iron Island to restart his training from scratch and improve his skills. He returns at the completion of Hareta's training to allow him to take his challenge again, however something terrible is happening in the distance. Byron seemed to have a fondness for Hareta, possibly like a second son to him.
Pokémon
- Main article: Byron's Bastiodon
Bastiodon was sent out to finish off Hareta's Piplup. Later, it took on Saturn's Bronzong where its Take Down was blocked by Reflect and was finished by Bronzong's Earthquake.
Byron's two Steelix were used in the challenge in which they served as walls to prevent Hareta from getting to the top. Later, one of the Steelix took on Saturn's Bronzong where it was no match for the Bronze Bell Pokémon and was taken out by a single Solar Beam.
None of Steelix's moves are known.
Onix was used as an obstacle for the first part of the challenge.
Onix's known moves are Earthquake and Rock Slide.
In the TCG
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Byron or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Byron'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. | |||||||
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Rarity | # |
Bastiodon | Rising Rivals | 2/111 | Bonds to the End of Time | 067/090 | |||
Steelix | Rising Rivals | 51/111 | Bonds to the End of Time | 062/090 | |||
Trivia
- Both Byron and his son Roark use Fossil Pokémon and a member of the Onix evolution family in Gym battles.
- Byron and his son's Badges are references to coal mines. They both have mines in or near their respective towns (Oreburgh Mine and Iron Island, which was once a mine).
- Byron and Winona are the only Gym Leaders in the anime to own a giant Pokémon; in addition, Byron's was only a Fossil.
- Similar to Jasmine, Byron is the sixth Gym Leader in his region and specializes in Steel-type Pokémon, and also uses Steelix.
- He is the only Gym Leader to have an offspring who is a Gym Leader in the same region at the same time.
- Byron's Aggron has an illegal move combination in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, where it knows Head Smash and Dragon Rush. While Aggron can learn these moves by breeding, it cannot learn both simultaneously, as it can receive Head Smash only from the Cranidos family and Dragon Rush only from the Gible family.
- With Volkner's release on September 30, 2020, Byron is the only Sinnoh Gym Leader unavailable in Pokémon Masters EX.
Names
Language | Name | Origin |
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Japanese | トウガン Tougan | From 冬瓜 tōgan (wax gourd, winter melon), matching with his son Hyouta who is named after the calabash gourd |
English | Byron | From iron |
German | Adam | From Adamin (adamite), a mineral isostructural with eveite which matches his son's German name Veit |
Spanish | Acerón | From acero (steel) |
French | Charles | From charbon (coal) |
Italian | Ferruccio | From ferro (iron) |
Korean | 동관 Donggwan | From 동과 (冬瓜) donggwa (winter melon) |
Chinese (Mandarin) | 東瓜 / 东瓜 Dōngguā* | From 冬瓜 dōngguā (winter melon) |
東鋼 Dōnggāng* | Similar to his Japanese name. Contains 鋼 gāng (steel) | |
Chinese (Cantonese) | 東瓜 Dūnggwā | From 冬瓜 dūnggwā (winter melon) |
Vietnamese | Tougan | Transcription of his Japanese name |
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