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| Alder アデク Adeku | |
 Alder in the anime | |
| Age | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Eye color | Purple |
| Hair color | Red and orange |
| Hometown | Unknown |
| Region | Unova |
| Animated series | Pokémon the Series |
| Debut | Ash and Trip's Third Battle! |
| English voice actor | Scottie Ray |
| Japanese voice actor | Unshō Ishizuka |
| Member of | Unova League |
| Rank | Champion (formerly) |
Alder (Japanese: アデク Adeku) is a recurring character in the Pokémon anime. He is the former Champion of the Unova League.
In Pokémon Journeys: The Series, Alder is revealed to have since lost the title to Iris.
History
Pokémon the Series: Black & White
Alder debuted in Ash and Trip's Third Battle!, during a flashback of Trip's childhood. He was battling a Trainer in the middle of a town with his Bouffalant as Trip watched in awe. After the battle ended, the Champion approached the child and allowed him to pet and feed Bouffalant. He asked Trip what his goal was, and Trip replied that it was to be Champion. Impressed, Alder inspired Trip to train hard when he got older, and promised that he would be waiting to challenge Trip someday. Trip sealed the promise with a confident handshake.
Alder physically debuted in Ash Versus the Champion!. Ash and Trip met him on Route 5, and upon meeting them, he referred to them as Ashton (Japanese: サンタロ Santaro) and Tristan (Japanese: シュータロ Shootaro), respectively. He wished to battle both of them in a two-on-one battle, but Trip refused to battle alongside Ash, so Alder settled for battling them one at a time. Trip allowed Ash to go first, thinking that being quickly defeated by the Champion would do him good.
During the battle, Alder just stood calmly and allowed his Bouffalant to take multiple attacks from Ash's Pikachu. Ash and his friends then realized Alder was actually sleeping while standing up. Trip woke Alder, while Bouffalant expressed its embarrassment and disappointment in its Trainer. After explaining why he was asleep, Alder commanded Bouffalant to use Head Charge, but Bouffalant was still angry with him and slow to respond. In order to persuade Bouffalant to quit wasting time and attack, Alder slapped its rump, sending it charging. Bouffalant stampeded towards Pikachu, but it stopped quickly, made a U-turn, and attacked Alder instead.
Afterwards, much to Trip's disappointment, and despite his Bouffalant still being fit to battle, Alder conceded defeat to Ash and decided he was finished battling for the day. Trip then questioned Alder about the advice he was given as a child. Alder seemed to be confused by this and then contradicted the original advice he gave to Trip by saying becoming the strongest was not the most important part of battling. Trip immediately left in anger, telling Ash he would continue on the path he believed in.
Later, Alder stopped a Gigalith that was on a rampage with his bare hands. Afterwards, he removed a nail from its foot that had been causing it pain and fed it some minerals, making it so thankful that it even saved Officer Jenny from being crushed under a falling monument.
He appeared in a flashback in Climbing the Tower of Success!.
In Jostling for the Junior Cup!, Alder was one of the hosts of the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup alongside Freddy O'Martian. The winner of the tournament would be given the opportunity to have a battle with him. In Ash, Iris, and Trip: Then There Were Three!, Trip won the tournament by defeating Ash, and as such, he got the right the battle Alder. In their battle, although Trip's Serperior was shown to be strong, it was no match to Bouffalant. Then, after talking to Trip and petting his Serperior, he was shown along with Cynthia, Caitlin, and Freddy O'Martian, talking to the competitors and saying their goodbyes.
He made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of Genesect and the Legend Awakened.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
In Thrash of the Titans!, Iris was confirmed to be the current Champion of the Unova League, indicating that Alder no longer holds the title.
In The Fiery Road to Mastership!, Alder was shown watching Iris's Masters Eight Tournament match against Cynthia. During said match, Iris mentioned her Haxorus having finished the battle that made her Champion, likely indicating she defeated Alder to earn her title.
Character
Characterized as strong and wise, Alder is respected as the Unova League Champion. He pays particular attention to children, hoping to inspire them to become Trainers. Alder is also reckless, often leaping into action to save the day like in Ash Versus the Champion!, where he approached a rampaging Gigalith.
In his spare time, Alder is typically carefree and relaxed. This extends to the point where he has a habit of sleeping and forgetting things. Much like Brock, he often flirts with women such as Nurse Joy, Officer Jenny, and Cynthia.
Pokémon
This listing is of Alder's known Pokémon in the anime:
| Debut | Ash and Trip's Third Battle! |
|---|---|
| Voice actors | |
| Japanese | Kenta Miyake |
| English | Bill Rogers |
Bouffalant debuted in a flashback of Trip's childhood in Ash and Trip's Third Battle!, where it easily defeated a Herdier by using Head Charge. After the battle, Alder gave some Pokémon food to Trip in order to feed it.
In Ash Versus the Champion!, Alder sent Bouffalant out to battle Ash's Pikachu. However, it was given no commands, and Pikachu hit it with all of his attacks. Frustrated, it then turned to Alder, who had fallen asleep. Due to this, when Alder told Bouffalant to attack, it attacked him instead of Pikachu. Alder then offered it an apple as an apology. Later, Alder sent Bouffalant out to face the rampaging Gigalith, but he then decided to handle the situation himself.
It reappeared in a fantasy in Climbing the Tower of Success!.
In Ash, Iris, and Trip: Then There Were Three!, Bouffalant was used in a battle against Trip's Serperior, and continuing that battle in Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!, it was revealed to have the Ability Sap Sipper, rendering Serperior's Solar Beam useless. Although Bouffalant was sent flying by Serperior's Dragon Tail, it recovered quickly and defeated its opponent with Head Charge.
Bouffalant's only known move is Head Charge, and its Ability is Sap Sipper.
Achievements
Pokémon League
Alder has competed in the following Pokémon League Conferences:
- Unova League - Champion (prior to In the Shadow of Zekrom! until sometime before Thrash of the Titans!)
Voice actors
| Language | Voice actor | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 石塚運昇 Unshō Ishizuka | |
| English | Scottie Ray | |
| Czech | Ladislav Cigánek | |
| Danish | Michael Hasselflug | |
| Finnish | Markus Bäckman | |
| German | Gerhard Jilka | |
| Norwegian | Simen Sand | |
| Polish | Piotr Bąk Leszek Zduń (BW069) | |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Guilherme Lopes (BW031) Zeca Rodrigues | |
| Spanish | Latin America | Andrés García |
| Spain | Miguel Zúñiga | |
| Vietnamese | Trí Luân | |
Trivia
- Alder is the only Champion, current or former, who was never seen losing an onscreen battle.
Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | アデク Adeku | From アデク adeku (boxleaf eugenia), a host plant to various species of moth larvae |
| English, Brazilian Portuguese | Alder | From alder, alder moth, and alderman |
| German | Lauro | From the genus Laurus, possibly a reference to the laurel wreath |
| Spanish | Mirto | From mirto (myrtle), possibly a reference to the myrtle wreath or the family that contains the boxleaf eugenia |
| French | Goyah | From goyavier (guava) |
| Italian | Nardo | From nardo (spikenard) |
| Korean | 노간주 No Ganju | From 노간주나무 noganjunamu (temple juniper) and 노 (老) no (elder) |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 阿戴克 Ādàikè | Transcription of his Japanese name |
| Chinese (Cantonese) | 阿戴克 Ádaaihāk | |
| Thai | อาเดคุ Adeku | Transcription of his Japanese name |
| Vietnamese | Adeku | Transcription of his Japanese name |