Raifort/Quotes

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These are Raifort's quotes in the Pokémon games.

In the core series games

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Naranja^S/Uva^V Academy

• In the staff room, after talking with Nemona

"Taking time out of your day to attempt to converse with me? You must be absolutely mad."

• In the staff room, after taking one history class

"You're... Ah, yes. <player> from class 1-A."

"The way you conduct yourself in my class and the answers you give to my questions... I admit they pique my interest. You are quite the interesting pupil, I must say."

"Tell me, <player>—given a choice, which do you prefer? Things of old? Or things that are new?"

I like new stuff: "You would answer "new stuff" to me, your history teacher? Ha! You really are a curious one."

I prefer older things: "Ah. So you prefer the things of the past, do you? The potential I saw in you was real after all."

"Yes, this one may indeed be of good use to me someday..."

"Ah, you can disregard that. I was simply thinking out loud."

"I enjoyed our little conversation today. You have my thanks, <player>."

• In the entrance hall, after taking four history classes

"Why, if it isn't <player> from class 1-A. Are you perhaps interested in the rest of the old tale I told you in class?"

Yes: "Heh. It is...convenient that you would take the bait I presented in class."

No: "Don't lie to me. Your desire to fulfill your intellectual curiosity is made plain as day by that look on your face."

"A vessel, a sword, a set of tablets, and a set of beads... After obtaining these four treasures, the king's castle was destroyed. Why, you ask? Because these four treasures were actually four Pokémon! As these Pokémon were passed from human hand to human hand as treasures, they slowly became tainted by hubris and greed. Finally, after coming in contact with the rapacity of the king at that time, they awakened as disasters and began to rampage out of control. The king called for renowned Pokémon wielders to defend the country and, after a fierce battle, these incarnations of disaster were quelled. It is said that these four Pokémon were then sealed away somewhere in Paldea."

"So, what do you think? Would you say this story is just make-believe?"

Yes: "What?! Where's your sense of adventure?"

No: "Heh...very astute of you."

"I have read many historical disaster reports, personal journals, and the like. There is much to support the truth of this story. If I am able to prove the story's veracity myself, I will be sure to let you know."

• If talked to directly after

"I am still investigating that old...fairy tale. You must await further reports from me."

• In the entrance hall, after passing the history final

"<player>! The time has come!"

"The curse treasures... The four Pokémon of ruin..."

"They exist!"

"And I stumbled upon the truth in the newspaper, of all places! Hah! In an interview piece with a carpenter, no less!"

"The Pokémon wielders apparently used sacred stakes to seal these treasures of ruin in shrines. There is a separate shrine for each of the four Pokémon, and eight stakes driven into the ground in the areas surrounding each shrine keep the power of ruin at bay."

"In other words, if all of the stakes for a given shrine were to be removed...it would release the Pokémon held inside!"

"Don't you think it would be nice to free those Pokémon from the confines of their tiny little shrines, <player>?"

Yes: "Heh. A kind soul, I see. You are proving truly useful!"

No: "That's surprisingly heartless of you! Come now—do it for the Pokémon!"

"According to a descendant of the Pokémon wielders in the story, you must have a bond with Pokémon in order to remove the stakes."

"I'm sure someone as Pokémon savvy as yourself would have no trouble at all with that."

"You can choose for yourself whether to believe me or not, but I will mark the locations of these shrines on your map."

"I'd rather go myself, of course, but skipping out on my classes to go adventuring seems to have made the director a little suspicious of me..."

"Heh. You can think of it as part of your Treasure Hunt. Treasures of ruin are still treasures, after all. I hope you will investigate these shrines if you are at all inclined to do so."

• Subsequent visits

"<player>! Did you find any of the treasures of ruin?"

No: "I hope you will investigate the shrines if you are at all inclined to do so."

• If the player has not caught any new treasures of ruin:

"Hm? It seems to me that you don't have anything new to report on the treasures of ruin..."

• If the player has caught a new treasure of ruin:

"Oh! You caught Wo-Chien/Chien-Pao/Ting-Lu/Chi-Yu, the Tablets/Sword/Vessel/Beads of Ruin? Ohohooo! How interesting! I simply cannot keep my curiosity under control!"

Wo-Chien: "I've never seen so many wooden writing tablets strung together! It must have been an epic tale! Most excavated tablets are tantamount to graffiti or simple memos—still valuable tools for learning about the past, but nothing like this! I can't read it, but given the length...it must be a story, yes! Or perhaps the words of a curse...? If only the words weren't faded! How frustrating! These wooden tablets piqued the curiosity of a king! What might have been written on them?"

Chien-Pao: "So the sword's blade and hilt form the Pokémon's left and right fangs! I wonder if the sword broke when it became a Pokémon... Or perhaps it was always that way? No, wait—I cannot imagine the king wanting to buy a broken sword. Maybe it was some sort of weapon that was meant to be used in this "broken" state?!"

Ting-Lu: "Judging by its shape and size, this vessel was almost certainly NOT for everyday use. Perhaps it was a work of art? Or, better yet, a ritual artifact housing some sort of deity?! I feel that there must be some meaning behind the horns and the designs resembling eyes. Could is be that this artifact was fashioned after the deity's very appearance?!"

Chi-Yu: "Beads like these were thought to be sacred and thus were worn during religious rituals. I believe they were most often worn as a single bead on the neck like a pendant, but it seems Chi-Yu has four of them. Were the beads worn in pairs, like on the ears and wrists? Or were the rituals perhaps performed by four people? What on earth could have caused beads such as these—originally used to ward off disaster—to become bringers of disaster themselves?"

"This mystery grows ever deeper. Ah! My thirst for knowledge is slowly being quenched!"

"Hm? You look like you have something more to report. What is it?"

"Seeing part of history with my own eyes fills me with joy. I thank you, <player>."

"This is simply amazing. You have now reported back to me with all four of the treasures of ruin. I never thought that you would be able to do THIS much for me."

"You have my thanks, <player>. I would have liked to go looking for the treasures of ruin myself and make them my own. But I suppose it was precisely because I sent you—someone with a pure heart—that we were able to accomplish this feat. They may be the treasures of my dreams, but I will allow you to have them for now."

"Consider this a symbol of my gratitude, too. Take it. It is yours."

"Heh. You truly are an interesting one, aren't you, <player>? I hope you don't mind if I continue to keep an eye on you!"

• History classes

History (1)

"Oho... I see we have some new students here with us today."

"My name is Raifort. I will be the one to impart knowledge of the past to your little minds."

"History is a wonderful thing. Truly splendid. The lives of our ancestors throughout history forged the path to the present in which we live!"

"Today, you shall learn about the most mysterious location in all of Paldea—the Great Crater."

"As you are all aware, a massive crater known as the Great Crater of Paldea exists in the heart of our region."

"The area inside this crater is called Area Zero, and research of its geological strata and material composition has shown that the crater is in fact over one million years old."

"It was long believed that a certain something rested at the bottom of this mysterious crater."

"Aha. Perfect timing to make eye contact, young <player>. Answer me this..."

"What exactly was believed to rest in the depths of the Great Crater—inside Area Zero?"

Treasure: "Heh. That is correct! You are a surprisingly clever one, aren’t you? I see you did your homework prior to coming to my class."

A Snorlax: "Incorrect! An adorable answer, to be sure, but were you perhaps fooled by my use of “rest”? The correct answer is treasure."

A Pokémon Center: "Incorrect! An interesting answer, to be sure, but that would be quite the anachronistic artifact. The correct answer is treasure."

"That’s right! Some believed that a treasure more valuable than anything else in this world rested in the depths of the Great Crater!"

"So much for dreams of treasure hunting, though, as a lab has been built in those very same depths."

"Oh, and before I forget—you would all do well to remember that the Great Crater and Area Zero are both off-limits to all but those who have official business there."

"Do not dare entertain the foolish notion of gallivanting off to Area Zero in search of riches. It is no place for children dreaming of treasure and adventure!"

"Besides, if it were at all possible to investigate the area, I would surely be the first to do so!"

"Oho, is that the time already? I must’ve gotten swept up in filling your minds with knowledge."

"This ends today’s lesson. We will unravel more of history’s enigmas together next time."

History (2)

"Greetings, my little students. Whatever you did yesterday, it is now a part of history."

"Today, we will continue to unravel the marvels that history has presented to us."

"About two thousand years ago, this region came under the rule of the Paldean Empire."

"Historical accounts describe the Paldean emperor as being quite the dictator."

"This emperor also zealously believed the legend of the treasure that rests deep within Area Zero."

"I must mention that the civilizations of our ancestors were not as developed as ours is today."

"People back then were far more likely to believe in mysterious legends, magic, and beings beyond human comprehension."

"In an attempt to gain the power to stand against Paldea’s neighboring countries, the emperor sent people in droves to join the hunt for the fabled treasure of Area Zero."

"Aha. Perfect timing to make eye contact, young <player>. Answer me this..."

"Approximately how many years ago was it that the Paldean Empire began to rule this region?"

About one thousand years ago: "Incorrect! You’re off by an entire millennium! Why, one thousand years ago, the Paldean Empire had already begun to collapse!"

About two thousand years ago: "Heh. That is correct! You are a surprisingly clever one, aren’t you? I see you’re listening intently to my lecture."

About three thousand years ago: "Incorrect! You’re off by an entire millennium! Why, three thousand years ago, the Paldean Empire didn’t even exist yet!"

"The answer is about two thousand years ago. That is when the Great Era of Exploration began."

"However, it is said that not a single adventurer sent out by the emperor ever reached the depths of Area Zero."

"Was it the punishing journey itself that barred their way? Or perhaps some unknown creature?"

"The resounding failure of this “Great” Era of Exploration almost certainly heightened the air of mystery surrounding the crater."

"Oh, what I wouldn’t give to explore Area Zero in its untouched state at that time!"

"I suppose I can only hope for the swift invention of a time machine."

"Oho, is that the time already? I must’ve gotten swept up in filling your minds with knowledge."

"This ends today’s lesson. We will unravel more of history’s enigmas together next time."'

History (3)

"Greetings, my little students. Whatever you did yesterday, it is now a part of history."

"Today, we will continue to unravel the marvels that history has presented to us."

"As you should remember from our last class, Area Zero’s Great Era of Exploration began about two thousand years ago."

"This era lasted for approximately one thousand years, but not a single soul was able to venture all the way to the deepest reaches of Area Zero."

"Having poured much of its human and financial resources into the exploration of Area Zero for so long, the Paldean Empire fell into decline."

"Two hundred years later—or eight hundred years ago—the empire and its surrounding nations united into one entity. This was the formation of Paldea as we know it today."

"Ah yes, this very academy where you’re now filling your young minds with knowledge was also apparently established at that time."

"In fact, this school building—though certainly having undergone repairs through the years—is just as it was when it was built so long ago."

"This very structure is a piece of history! Ahh! Things of old are truly splendid!"

"I would certainly prefer it not to have the Poké Ball portion, though—a relatively new addition."

"Aha. Perfect timing to make eye contact, young <player>."

"Let’s see if you’ve been listening to my lecture. Tell me—approximately how many years ago was this academy of ours established?"

About six hundred years ago: "Incorrect! You are missing two hundred years of splendid history!"

About seven hundred years ago "Incorrect! You are missing one hundred years of splendid history!"

About eight hundred years ago "Correct! I see the look of concentration on your face was indeed just that. I hate nothing more than when a student only pretends to listen."

"This academy was constructed exactly 805 years ago, to be precise. In other words, your academy here is 805 years old!"

"At the time, it offered state-of-the-art facilities and a uniquely innovative curriculum. As such, people used to say..."

"“Those seeking knowledge need look no further than the oranges^S/grapes^V of Paldea.” That’s right—they were referring to Naranja^S/Uva^V Academy!"

"It is said that this proverb of sorts was even used outside of the Paldea region."

"Oho, is that the time already? I must’ve gotten swept up in filling your minds with knowledge."

"This ends today’s lesson. Our next class will be our midterm exam. Bring the wonders of history to the forefront of your minds in preparation."

History Midterm

• Before the test

"Greetings, my little students. It is time for our midterm examination."

"Summon your historical knowledge from the dark recesses of your minds, and answer the questions."

• After the test

"Your time is up! Put your writing utensils down! That last question was a freebie. Even the least capable of you surely padded your score there. I sincerely hope you did, anyway. So ends your midterm examination. You may ask for your scores at the school's front desk."

History (4)

"Greetings, my little students. Whatever you did yesterday, it is now a part of history."

"I was hoping to continue unraveling the marvels that history has presented to us today. However, I imagine your ability to concentrate has been spectacularly derailed by my midterm."

"I suppose changing things up for fun and variety may be a good idea every now and then."

"So allow me to tell you an old fairy tale that has been passed down in Paldea for generations."

"Once upon a time, there was a king who very much enjoyed collecting treasure. He was particularly fond of treasures from other countries. One day, a merchant from the East heard rumors of this king and came to meet him. The merchant laid out four treasures in front of the treasure-loving king."

"The four treasures were as follows: a vessel, a sword, a set of tablets, and a set of beads. Seeing such rarities before him, the king leaped for joy. He showered the merchant with gold coins and claimed all four of the treasures for himself."

"Aha. Perfect timing to make eye contact, young <player>. Answer me this... I said that one of the treasures was a "set of tablets." What do you think these tablets were?"

Wooden planks for writing on: "Correct! Your daily pursuit of knowledge serves you well."

Handheld electronic devices: "Incorrect! Is that some kind of joke? Were you expecting me to laugh at your assumption that electronic tablets existed in the distant past?"

Medicine that you chew: "Incorrect! Is that some kind of joke? Were you expecting me to laugh at the notion that chewable tablets would be considered treasure?"

"These particular tablets were wooden and used as a writing medium in the East in ancient times. As you may know, they fell out of popular use as paper became more universally available."

"For the king to consider these paper substitutes treasures, they must have been of superb quality. That, or perhaps they had some amazingly profound teachings written on them."

"So, the king obtained these four treasures, and on that very night...it is said that a terrible disaster rained down upon his castle, reducing it to rubble by dawn."

"Oho, is that the time already? I wasn't done with my story, but alas. So ends today's lesson."

"If you are interested in how the story ends, you may come see me outside class hours."

History (5)

"Greetings, my little students. Whatever you did yesterday, it is now a part of history."

"Today, we will continue to unravel the marvels that history has presented to us. I trust that you all remember our lesson before the midterm exam concerning the Great Crater of Paldea and its interior—Area Zero. This mysterious crater captured the imaginations of many—including the former Paldean emperor. Two hundred years ago, a group of explorers claimed to have finally reached its depths."

"The name of the team that achieved this great feat was the Area Zero Expedition. The team is said to have been made up of Paldea's best and brightest. Skilled battlers, brilliant researchers—talented individuals of all kinds. Among the list of team members was the name of a man who was an author and brilliant natural historian: Heath. After returning from the expedition to Area Zero, he used his literary talent to record the events of the expeditions and publish them."

"Aha. Perfect timing to make eye contact, young <player>. Let's see if you were paying attention. What was the name of the team that first made it to the deepest reaches of the Great Crater?"

The Area Zero Adventurers: "Incorrect! I see that even your little head has become full of dreams of adventure."

The Area Zero Expedition: "Correct! To pick up on and remember a term I simply slipped into the flow of the lecture... You really are quite the clever one."

The Area Zero Survey Corps: "Incorrect! Though I will admit that an expedition and a survey corps may take part in very similar activities!"

"The correct name for this team was the Area Zero Expedition! The record of their activities written by the expedition member Heath can be found in bookstores and the like even today."

"This record is now known as the Scarlet Book^S/Violet Book^V. At the time, the entire region of Paldea was absolutely buzzing about Area Zero. The Scarlet Book^S/Violet Book^V was so popular that practically everyone had a copy. However, the book itself was full of fantastical descriptions and illustrations of things that could never be thought of as real. The masses began to call Heath a liar. Even the truth of the expedition making it to the bottom of the crater was called into question. The Scarlet Book^S/Violet Book^V was condemned to the shelves of used bookstores as just another book of wild paranormal stories. There's a copy on one of the bookshelves on the ground floor of the entrance hall. Feel free to have a read if you're interested."

"Oho, is that the time already? I must've gotten swept up in filling your minds with knowledge."

"This ends today's lesson. We will unravel more of history's enigmas together next time."

History (6)

"Greetings, my little students. Whatever you did yesterday, it is now a part of history. Today is out last class, so I would like to unravel the marvels that history has presented to us one last time."

"In our last class, I taught you about the Area Zero Expedition of two hundred years ago, correct? Alas, two hundred years is not that long ago. Not that long ago at all. How unfortunate that our history lessons must march so inexorably toward the future."

"Would it not be more of an adventure to march toward the past instead? To start from our present and study history in reverse?!"

I think it would!: "So you agree with me, do you, <player>? However, I'm afraid I risk incurring the wrath of our dear director if I stray from the curriculum."

That might be hard to follow...: "Indeed. It may be difficult to understand the flow of events—how one thing leads to another—if we were to trace history in reverse."

"*sigh* I suppose I have no choice but to let the flow of time carry us toward the future."

"In this last class of ours, I shall fill your minds with the history of the Terastal phenomenon. The technology behind Tera Orbs has its origins in Area Zero. Even after the Area Zero Expedition supposedly reached the crater's deepest depths, others continued to explore that area... And, around 140 years ago, Pokémon cloaked in a mysterious light were discovered there. As you may have already guessed, these were, in fact, Terastallized Pokémon. However, when those who discovered these Pokémon brought them out of Area Zero, the light faded, and the Terastal phenomenon remained a mystery for quite some time. However, 10 years ago—ugh, that might as well be present day—a certain someone you have definitely heard of unraveled this mystery."

"Aha. Perfect timing to make eye contact, young <player>. Answer me this... What is the name of the famous professor who unraveled the Terastal phenomenon mystery?"

Professor Heath: "Incorrect! Heath is the one who wrote the record of the Area Zero Expedition's activities. You must be remembering our last class together."

Professor Sada^S/Professor Turo^V: "Correct! To think that you—a new transfer to our academy—could correctly answer this question... You must be very diligent in your studies."

Professor Clavell: "Incorrect! Or, no...perhaps you are correct, in a roundabout sort of way..."

"Approximately 10 years ago, a professor named Sada^S/Turo^V unraveled the mystery of the Terastal phenomenon. She^S/He^V discovered that the shining crystals down in Area Zero—or rather, the energy they emit—is what causes Pokémon to Terastallize. This led the professor to invent Tera Orb technology and to develop a practical use for it. This technology was then shared with both the Pokémon League and our academy."

"Rumor has it that Director Clavell was one of the researchers on the professor's team... Alas. This story is much less exciting now that someone we all know appears in it. Modern history truly is dull, isn't it?"

"Thus ends my history classes. Our next session will be our final exam. Bring the wonders of history to the forefront of your minds in preparation."

History Final

• Before the test

"Greetings, my little students. It is time for our final examination."

"Summon your historical knowledge from the dark recesses of your minds, and answer the questions."

• After the test

"Your time is up! Put your writing utensils down! You must excuse that last question. It is too shallow and ridiculous to be on a history test, but alas...the director forced me to include it."

"So ends our final examination. You may ask for your scores at the school's front desk."

Academy Ace Tournament

• Before battle

"Hello, my little student. I look forward to deciphering the secret to your skill."

• In battle

Upon sending out her last Pokémon: "How about taking a page from the history books and allowing me to pull victory from defeat?"

Upon Terastalizing her Gengar: "It’s time to use the technology born of the Great Crater! Primeval power, spill forth!"

Upon first using Gengar's Shadow Ball: "It's time to put the history written by you and your Pokémon to the test!"

Upon being defeated: "Shall I add this defeat to the pages of the history books?"

• After being defeated

"History is written by the victors. Cast aside the vanquished and ascend your rightful throne."