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| Rika チリ Chili | |
 Art from Pokémon Horizons: The Series | |
| Age | Unknown |
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| Gender | Female |
| Eye color | Red |
| Hair color | Green |
| Hometown | Unknown |
| Region | Paldea |
| Animated series | Pokémon Horizons: the Series |
| Debut | Welcome to Naranja Academy! |
| English voice actor | N/A |
| Japanese voice actor | Mitsuki Saiga |
| Member of | Paldea League |
| Rank | Elite Four |
| Specializes in | Ground-types |
Rika (Japanese: チリ Chili) is a member of the Elite Four of the Paldea region. She specializes in Ground-type Pokémon.
In animation
History
Rika first appeared in Welcome to Naranja Academy!. Rika first appeared when she was introduced by Nemona to Liko, Roy, and Dot. During the brief meeting, Rika commented that she expected great things from Liko as Indigo Academy's representative. Later, she watched Liko's battle against Ann and noticed great potential in her.
In Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four, Rika was battling students of Naranja Academy as part of the Elite Four Tag Battle. Using her Clodsire and Dugtrio, she was able to defeat Tulip and Sidian by defeating the latter's Garganacl before proceeding to battle Liko and Katy. In the next episode, she battled against Liko and Katy, winning by Terastalllizing her Clodsire to defeat Liko's Floragato.
In Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!, Rika and Geeta met up with Liko to discuss the results of her training, she then watched Liko's battle against Roy. After the battle, Rika and Geeta congratulated Liko on her growth as a Trainer, and along with Geeta, suggested that Liko consider battling in the Pokémon League in the future.
In Over the Top!, Rika welcomed the Rising Volt Tacklers along with Penny, the other members of Paldea's Elite Four, and Geeta, after which Rika watched Liko, Roy, and Dot battle Geeta.
Character
Rika showed a deep interest in seeking especially strong Trainers that can hold their own in the Paldea League. During the meeting with Liko, she cited the high level that Trainers from the Kanto region tend to be at and later when she saw Liko in battle, realizing the enormous potential Liko has as a Trainer. She is generally lighthearted and kind to others, taking the time before a battle to reassure Liko and calm her down, and even joking around with her to try and break the ice. However, she is incredibly ruthless in battle and does not hold back, encouraging others to do the same.
As a member of the Paldea Elite Four, Rika is an incredibly skilled and powerful trainer in and of herself, being able to properly and expertly command both her Pokémon at once and improvising strategies and move combinations on the spot. She also does not hesitate to Terastallize her Pokémon upon seeing her opponent pull out all the stops, despite having the Tera Type disadvantage.
Pokémon
This is the list of Rika's known Pokémon in the anime:
Dugtrio is Rika's first known Pokémon. Dugtrio was used alongside Clodsire in her battle against Tulip and Sidian. In Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End, it was paralyzed by Katy's Lokix, but won the Tag Battle when its partner Clodsire defeated Floragato.
Dugtrio's known moves are Dig and Rock Slide.
| Debut | Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four |
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| Voice actors | |
| Japanese | Taku Yashiro |
Clodsire is Rika's second known Pokémon and her main Partner. It is capable of Terastallizing into a Ground Type. Clodsire was used alongside Dugtrio in her battle against Tulip and Sidian. In Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End, it battled Liko's Floragato and Katy's Lokix. Clodsire knocked out Lokix after poisoning it, then won aginst Floragato after Terastallizing despite the Tera-type disadvantage, making Rika the winner of the battle.
Clodsire's known moves are Sludge Wave, Mud Shot, Poison Jab, and Earth Power.
Voice actors
| Language | Voice actor | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 斎賀みつき Mitsuki Saiga | |
Gallery
Artwork
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| Concept art of Rika from Pokémon Horizons: The Series |
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| Pokémon Horizons: The Series concept art |
Eyecatch
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Other
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| An illustration of Rika's battle against Liko by Akira Komayama |
In the manga
Pocket Monsters
Rika briefly appeared in a cameo in HZM03.
In the audio drama
Rika appeared in The Paldea Elite Four's Graceful Lunch Time
Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | チリ Chili | From chili and 地 chi (ground) |
| English | Rika | From paprika |
| German | Cay | From Cayenne |
| Spanish | Cayena | From pimienta de Cayena (Cayenne pepper) |
| French | Cayenn | From piment de Cayenne (Cayenne pepper) |
| Italian | Capsi | From the genus Capsicum |
| Korean | 칠리 Chilli | From her Japanese name |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 辛俐 Xīnlì | From 辛 xīn / sān (spicy) and the transcription of her Japanese name |
| Chinese (Cantonese) | 辛俐 Sānleih | |
| Indonesian | Muna | From a partial backward spelling of Capsicum annuum (scientific name of chili pepper) |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Kaya | From pimenta-caiena (Cayenne pepper) |
| Thai | ชิลลี Chilli | Transcription of her Japanese name |