User:CuteSylveon42/Penny (anime)
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| Penny ボタン Botan | |
 Pokémon Horizons: The Series | |
| Gender | Female |
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| Eye color | Black |
| Hair color | Light blue and red |
| Hometown | Unknown |
| Region | Paldea |
| Game counterpart | Penny |
| Animated debut | Welcome to Naranja Academy! |
| English voice actor | Kristen McGuire |
| Japanese voice actor | Ryō Hirohashi |
Penny (Japanese: ボタン Botan) is a recurring character in Pokémon Horizons: The Series.
History
Penny debuted in Welcome to Naranja Academy!, where she watched Liko and Ann's battle at Naranja Academy alongside the Paldea Elite Four.
In Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End, Penny met Dot in person after finding Terapagos hanging around Naranja Academy during the events of Elite Four Tag Battle. She revealed to Dot that she is spying on Chalce after her data was suspiciously entered into the academy's systems. After seeing Dot interested in the Scarlet Book, Penny exchanged phone numbers with Dot and they both promised to speak again.
In Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!, Penny informed Dot that the academy had been infiltrated by the Explorers, with Chalce trying to steal data from the school database for information regarding Terapagos. While Dot kept Chalce busy by battling her, Penny tried counter-hacking to protect the data, but their efforts were in vain. Chalce successfully obtained the data she needed and escaped without issue. Despite this setback, Penny was still grateful towards for Dot helping her get proof of Chalce's crime, keeping the damage done to the school to a minimum, and ensuring the school battle tournament was not interrupted.
In Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!, Penny was revealed to have told everyone in Naranja Academy about Dot and her friends' heroic actions. She then watched Liko and Roy's battle alongside Nemona and Arven. After the tournament finished, Penny said farewell to Dot, revealing that she is aware of Dot's secret identity as Nidothing and that she is subscribed to Nidothing's channel.
In Over the Top!, Penny welcomed the Rising Volt Tacklers along with Paldea's Elite Four and Geeta, after which, Penny watched Liko, Roy and Dot's battle against Geeta and when they gained access to Area Zero, Penny opened the doors to the place and wished Dot good luck on her journey there.
Penny was mentioned by Dot in The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!, as Dot found a group of an Eevee and its Evolutions in Laqua, Dot decided to take a picture of it for her friend.
In Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!, Penny met up with Dot again when the Rising Volt Tacklers returned to Naranja Academy. With some of the information presented about Laquium organized by Dot, Penny was able to track down some sightings and map them so that Dot and her friends could more easily find some places affected by the substance. Soon after, Penny watched Roy's battle against Nemona along with the others and seeing Dot's excitement about the battle, decided to challenge her to a battle as well.
In The Knight in the Ruins, Penny and Dot's Double Battle commenced, with Penny's Sylveon and Flareon against Dot's Quaxwell and Tinkatuff. Penny held the advantage for most of the battle due to Quaxwell being affected by Sylveon's Cute Charm, with Tinkatuff having to knock some sense into her teammate. After Sylveon Terastallized and exchanged hits with Dot's Terastallized Quaxwell, Flareon was able to support its teammate and defeat Quaxwell with Swift, winning Penny the battle.
In HZ115, it was revealed that Penny traveled with Nemona to Blueberry Academy, where she was put in charge of maintaining the League's server systems. In the following episode, Penny spoke with Dot through the Rotom Phone, explaining her absence. Later, she meets Dot again when they are both hypnotized by Dot's Gimmighoul.
In HZ117, Penny joined Liko, Dot, and Carmine at the meeting with Professor Briar. While Briar joined Liko in researching Pagogo and Carmine was battling Dot, Penny stood in the corner, amused by Liko's Meowscarada.
In HZ119, Penny participated alongside the Rising Volt Tacklers in the meeting with Briar and Carmine regarding the Terapagos data she had researched. Some time later, before the group left the Blueberry Academy, Penny watched Drayton's battle against Roy. During the farewell, however, Dot received a call from Amethio's father revealing information about the Exceed Museum, and Dot hinted that Penny was the only one who could help, much to her surprise.
In HZ120, Penny and Dot, following Cervantis' instructions, managed to infiltrate the Exceed Museum. During the operation, Penny obtained the data they were looking for, but were discovered by the Explorers. When confronted by Agate, Indy, and Rubella, Penny was separated from Dot during the battle and stayed behind to face the Explorers duo. With the combined effort of Sylveon and Jolteon, Penny managed to defeat them both without problems, and with the help of Dot's newly evolved Gholdengo, they managed to escape the location. A little later, while saying goodbye to Dot, Penny assured her friend that Jacq would receive the collected data and that Dot could contact her again if she needed help.
In HZ126, Penny met with the Rising Volt Tacklers and the other members of the Naranja Academy to discuss the information she and Dot had obtained at the Exceed Museum. After the Strong Spheres were banned from the institution, Penny watched Liko's battle against Dash alongside Nemona and Dot. Later, Penny and Nemona decided to join Liko and her friends to stop the launch of the Strong Sphere.
In HZ127, Penny battled against Dot using her Vaporeon to battle against her Quaxwell. Penny was able to win the battle by having Vaporeon target Tinkaton and Gholdengo who were watching the battle as the Explorers wouldn't be afraid to something similar.
In HZ131, Penny traveled to Levincia with Nemona and Ann, and later joined the others to watch Roy and Master Mayonnaise's battle. During the battle, Penny was quite impressed with the veteran Trainer's Hawlucha. In the next episode, while traveling to Galar with the Rising Volt Tacklers, Penny decided to explore Diana's castle, and later, when she saw Ult's training battle against Diana and Master Mayonnaise, she once again showed her admiration for Master Mayonnaise's Hawlucha.
In HZ133, Penny joined in the battle against the Explorers, joining Dot and Nemona in battling against Indi and Rubina's Cofagrigus and Runerigus. Hamber's arrival helped them defeat their Pokémon.
Character
Penny is a Pokémon League engineer. In addition to that, she is also responsible for registering Tera Training students, a work that Penny takes seriously, making sure she knows the names of all the students taking the course.
Penny's personality in general is quite reserved, shy, anxious, and quiet, just like in the games, which made her quickly resonate with Dot and befriend her easily. Also like her game counterpart, she is incredibly skilled in technology and hacking, something she shares with Dot. Her nervousness can make her somewhat forgetful in social interactions, completely forgetting to share her name with Dot during their first meeting. Despite this, she is notably perceptive and observant, quickly catching onto Chalce's disguise and becoming suspicious of her upon noticing how her data was entered into the school systems, as well as easily finding out about Dot's identity as Nidothing despite not being told about it by the former.
In Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!, Penny demonstrated a different trait of her personality when she saw Dot's excitement over a Pokémon battle, displaying a smile quite different from her usual more serious posture, which led her to challenge her friend to a battle as well. In the following episode, she was shown to be surprisingly adept at battling, being able effectively utilize her Sylveon's Cute Charm Ability against Quaxwell and demonstrated exceptional teamwork and synergy with her Pokémon, allowing her to defeat Dot despite both of her Pokémon being at a type disadvantage. In HZ120, her battle prowess was further displayed, able to hold her own against several of the Exceed Museum's guard Pokemon, as well as singlehandedly defeat Indy and Rubella's Laquium-enhanced Pokemon even without Terastalizing.
On hand
| Debut | Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution! |
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| Voice actors | |
| Japanese | Kei Shindo |
Sylveon is Penny's first known Pokémon and her main partner. Inspired by Nemona and Roy's Double Battle, she challenged Dot to one as well, partnering Sylveon with Flareon in Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!.
The battle begun in the next episode. After exchanging a couple of attacks, Sylveon's Cute Charm Ability activated, hindering Quaxwell's performance in battle and allowing for Penny's Pokémon to gang on Tinkatuff. In the end, both Sylveon and Quaxwell Terastallized, but Flareon landed the finishing blow, defeating Quaxwell and making Penny win by default.
In HZ120, Sylveon accompanied Penny during the mission at the Exceed Museum. When Dot and Penny were cornered by Indi, Rubina, and Chalce, Penny used Sylveon along with Jolteon to battle alongside Dot's Pokémon. When Chalce separated Dot from Penny, Penny battled with Sylveon and Jolteon against Indi and Rubina's Pokémon. Despite Dot's concern, Penny managed to win the battle against the two Explorers.
In HZ135, Sylveon joined the other Pokémon in their mission to remove the Laquium. When Indi and Rubina attempted to stop them with their Electrode, Sylveon battled them, only to be defeated by Self-Destruct.
Sylveon's known moves are Moonblast and Disarming Voice, and her Ability is Cute Charm.
| Debut | Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution! |
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| Voice actors | |
| Japanese | Arisa Shida |
Flareon is Penny's second known Pokémon. Inspired by Nemona and Roy's Double Battle, she challenged Dot to one as well, partnering Flareon with Sylveon.
The battle begun in the next episode. In the end, both Sylveon and Quaxwell Terastallized, but Flareon landed the finishing blow, defeating Quaxwell and making Penny win by default.
In HZ133, Flareon was the third Pokémon Penny used in her battle against Indi and Rubina's Cofagrigus and Runerigus. After Hamber arrived to assist, Flareon was able to defeat their Pokémon with Heat Wave.
Flareon's known moves are Flamethrower and Swift.
| Debut | HZ120 |
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Jolteon is Penny's third known Pokémon. In HZ120, Penny used Jolteon to help Sylveon and Dot's Pokémon battle against Chalce, Indi, and Rubina's Pokémon. After being separated from Dot, Penny used Jolteon to support Sylveon in the battle against the Explorers' Drapion and Scolipede. Despite the opponents becoming stronger due to Laquium, Penny and her Pokémon managed to win the battle, escaping the Exceed Museum with Dot.
In HZ133, Jolteon was the first Pokémon Penny used in her battle against Indi and Rubina's Cofagrigus and Runerigus. Jolteon was ultimately knocked out as a result of Cofagrigus' Destiny Bond.
Jolteon's known moves are Thunder Fang, Pin Missile, and Thunderbolt.
| Debut | HZ127 |
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Vaporeon is Penny's fourth known Pokémon.
Vaporeon was used to battle against Dot's Quaxwell and was able to win after targetting Dot's Tinkaton and Gholdengo, forcing Quaxwell to protect them, resulting in his defeat and causing Penny to win the battle.
In HZ133, Vaporeon was the second Pokémon Penny used in her battle against Indi and Rubina's Cofagrigus and Runerigus.
Vaporeon's known moves are Trailblaze, Whirlpool, and Muddy Water, and its Ability is Water Absorb.
Traveling with
 Rotom Phone |
Voice actors
| Language | Voice actor | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | Ryō Hirohashi | |
| English | Kristen McGuire | |
| Arabic | ماريّا غرزوزي Maria Gharzouzi | |
| Hebrew | שחר ירימי Shachar Yarimi | |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Bia Menezes | |
Gallery
Artwork
| Horizons Concept art |
Official art of Penny in Horizons | July 2025 Calendar by mojacookie |
Concept art of Penny's disguised outfit[1] |
Other
| Special artwork for HZ127[2] |
Eyecatch
Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ボタン Botan | From 牡丹 botan (tree peony) |
| English, Italian | Penny | From peony |
| German | Cosima | From Paeonia × suffruticosa (scientific name of tree peony) |
| Spanish | Noa | From the genus Paeonia |
| French, Indonesian | Pania | From the genus Paeonia |
| Korean | 모란 Moran | From 모란 (牡丹) moran (tree peony) |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 牡丹 Mǔdān | From 牡丹 mǔdān / máauhdāan (tree peony) |
| Chinese (Cantonese) | 牡丹 Máauhdāan | |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Penélope | From peônia (peony) |
| Thai | โบตั๋น Botan | From โบตั๋น botan (peony) |