Bulbagarden the Fanfic/Characters

The fanfic Bulbagarden has a lot of characters populating its eponymous town!

The Heroes
The protagonists of the story. These are the people you'll be seeing the most of.

Jabber Wocki jabber_151.png
""It's a shame Pokemon battling is technically illegal, because it is epic as hell.""

The main character. Jabber is a sophomore at Bulbagarden High School, and is pretty much your average kid. He has one sibling, a bunch of friends, and does well in school. He has a fair few Pokemon, and thinks that battling is awesome. He and Alison start dating soon after she moves into town, and is soon thrust into the heat of battle when

In season two, Jabber's main goal is to find Alison, who went missing at Christmas. Although he initially suspects Water Pokemon Master, it is eventually revealed that  Upon his return to Bulbagarden, he becomes a de facto general in the resistance effort, coordinating battles alongside his uncle Saturn during the war for Bulbagarden. He faces the Pokemon Prince himself in battle, and.

In season three, Jabber, alongside most of his friends, has graduated from high school and is currently touring the Isshu region with Saturn, hunting down rare Pokemon to be studied at the Bulbagarden Zoo.

Based on author Jabberwocky.

Jabber's Pokemon: Torterra (Tara), Blitzle (Marty), Swampert (Swampy), Darmanitan (Paco), Absol (Abby), Staraptor (Stark), Tropius (Phonicks), Sazandora (Hydra)


 * Author Avatar
 * Everythings Better With Monkeys: Paco.
 * Green Eyes
 * Heroic BSOD: After he realizes that Alison's roped him into seeing a chick flick.
 * Nuclear Family: He says his is in the first chapter.
 * Ordinary High School Student
 * Sharp Dressed Man: On his first date with Alison. His mother made him do it.
 * Shout Out: His middle name is Carroll.
 * His Blitzle shares same name as the zebra on Madagascar.
 * The Hero
 * Turtle Power: Tara.
 * Turtle Power: Tara.

Dan See Emm danemm_7899.png
""Sometimes, Ali, the only thing you can do that makes any sense at all is save the frickin' town.""

Dan is Jabber's best friend. He is a hyperactive, fun-loving kid who is constantly cracking jokes. He has a Bidoof that wears a cape because "it's cool like that." He was dating a girl named Kitty for a while, before they broke up under mysterious (and apparently poor) circumstances. Isn't as big a fan of battling as Jabber, but is a competent trainer when the situation demands.

Based on forums member DCM.

Dan's Pokemon: Bidoof


 * Deadpan Snarker: Occasionally falls into this.
 * Firstperson Smartass
 * Idiot Hero
 * Memetic Mutation: "The mayor is in our house."
 * Nice Hat: Is fond of fedoras.
 * Plucky Comic Relief
 * The Lancer
 * Unreliable Narrator: He has his moments.

Alison Sanford alisonsanfordd_9065.png
""You forgot what teenagers do best. We rebel.""

Alison is new to Bulbagarden, She starts dating Jabber Wocki, and kisses him on their first date. She's a bit reserved and keeps to herself most of the time, but can be very determined to get the job done, whatever said "job" may be.

Goes missing during the first Christmas special, and spends the majority of the second season missing,  providing much of Jabber's motivation throughout season two.

Based on forums member Dark Dreams.

Alison's Pokemon: Ninetales, Teddiursa, Umbreon, Porygon.


 * Action Girl:
 * Everything Is Worse With Bears: Averted.
 * Eerie Pale Skinned Brunette
 * Shallow Love Interest: Word of God says she'll get better.

Tyler Winchester tylerwinchester2_157.png
""Smugleaf and I are free agents!""

Tyler is a friend of Dan, Jabber, and Alison's. He is rarely seen without his Snivy (later Servine and later still, Serperior), Smugleaf. He hates his literature class with a passion. He doesn't have a girlfriend, and this irks him. However, he covers this up by saying that he's a "free agent."

Based on forums member Hide in Plain Sight.

Tyler's Pokemon: Serperior(Smugleaf), Charmander (Drago)


 * Berserk Button: For Smugleaf, hurting Tyler.
 * Crowning Moment of Awesome:
 * Deadpan Snarker
 * Pistol Whipping:
 * Real Men Wear Pink: Has a great fondness for scarves and other fashions.
 * Ship Tease: With Jay.
 * Shout Out: Drago is named after Ivan Drago from Rocky IV
 * Shout Out: Drago is named after Ivan Drago from Rocky IV
 * Shout Out: Drago is named after Ivan Drago from Rocky IV

Saturn Yoshi saturnyashi_9182.png
""A researcher's job is never done, Mizzleflan.""

Jabber's uncle. He's a Pokemon researcher working for the Bulbagarden Zoo, and specializes in Legendary Pokemon, of which he's caught several for the zoo. He finds Dan slightly obnoxious. He tends not to like people who are being stupid. Due to his status as a Pokemon researcher, he is legally allowed to own eight Pokemon, as well as some Pokemon that are outright banned by law.

In season three, he's taking Jabber and his friends, as well as his assistant Cynthia, around the world to hunt down rare Pokemon specimens for the zoo.

Based on forums member $aturn¥oshi.

Saturn's Pokemon: Umbreon (Shadow), Cacturne (Cactina), Sharpedo (Fang), Houndoom (Hell-Hound), Spiritomb (Spook), Weavile (Klaws), Electrode (Roy), Koffing (Koffman, or simply Koffey)


 * Crowning Moment of Awesome:
 * Curb Stomp Battle: Gives one to
 * Dark Is Not Evil: Most of his Pokemon are associated with evil teams in the original series across its three verses. He isn't evil, however.
 * The Nicknamer: All of his Pokemon have nicknames, and he calls his coworker Johan Mizzleflan for some reason.
 * The Professor
 * The Worf Effect:
 * Too Dumb to Live: Invoked on
 * The Worf Effect:
 * Too Dumb to Live: Invoked on

Aaron Ryuu aaronwrapier_3485.png
""For the last time, it is a flat cap! A flat cap! How hard is that to comprehend!""

Aaron's a bit of a loner. Not by choice, but because he's not very used to interacting with other people. He's made friends with Jabber and the gang, though, and is getting better all the time, especially after he starts dating Feliciano Gwynn.

Like Jabber, his primary motivation in season two is to be reunited with his girlfriend, as Feli was separated from the rest of the group early in the season.

In season three, it's Aaron who's separated from the group, having missed the plane to Isshu. He eventually reunites with them.

Based on forums member Ryuutakeshi.

Aaron's Pokemon: Houndoom (Victor), Espeon (Chloe), Absol (Xanatos), Zuruggu (Biff), Komotana (Alanna)


 * Ambiguously Gay: Dan wonders briefly if he is. Word of Guest God says he's not.
 * Badass:
 * Big Eater: Seems to like donuts.
 * Can't Spit It Out: Aaron has trouble asking Feliciano out.
 * Dark Is Not Evil: He has a lot of dark Pokemon on his team.
 * Dark Is Edgy
 * Deadpan Snarker: No, you think?
 * Fetish Fuel: Aaron is taking massage classes. And he's good at it.
 * Heroes Prefer Swords: Recently bought a rapier at the mall.
 * I Shall Return: Aaron promises he'll return for Feli.
 * Nice Hat: Thinks flat caps are these.
 * Oblivious to Love: Jabber thinks he is. He encourages Aaron to stop off at the pharmacy every time Aaron goes to Feli's house. Aaron doesn't get it.
 * Official Couple: Is now dating Feliciano.
 * Royal Rapier: He bought one and pulls it on Petrel.
 * Ship Tease: Goes to the Homecoming dance with Jay Morrison.
 * Stalker With a Crush: Why else does Aaron have pictures of Feliciano on his phone?
 * The Big Damn Kiss: The interquel ends on this note.
 * The Stoic: Appears to be this.

Feliciano "Feli" Gwynn fwlsgywnn_2306.png
""Um...Hon...That's quite possibly the least subtle sexual innuendo he could have said...""

Recently graduated from Bulbagarden High. She and Aaron are dating and having a blast with it.

She starts up the rebellion against the Pokemon Prince in season two alongside Nelson Nicotra. As the season progresses, she slowly becomes more serious and warrior-like as a result of the horrors she's had to witness living in the Prince's Bulbagarden. This change in personality is something that worries Aaron.

Season three reveals that

Based on forums member Feliciano.

Feli's Pokemon: Ninetales (Kit), Leafeon (Vinnie), Mebukijika (Bambi), Honchkrow (Don), Girafarig (Gigi)


 * Ascended Extra: When Feliciano signed up to be included in the fic, it was never expected that she'd become a Love Interest to one of the main characters. Jabberwocky has all but officially included her in the main cast.
 * Bacon Addiction: She loves it.
 * Big Breasts Big Deal: Alternates between Type 2 and Type 3.
 * Gag Boobs: Inspired by an in-joke, her first mention in the story involves Dan making a joke that she's shopping at Gardevoir's Secret.
 * And now there's the phrase "Bouncing Jigglypuffs"
 * Gamer Chick: Her Twitter has revealed she enjoys playing video games.
 * Most Writers Are Female: She's a female writer.
 * No Doubt the Years Have Changed Me: The year-long war with the Prince makes her a bit savage
 * Official Couple: Is now dating Aaron
 * Parental Abandonment: Feels this way, even though she is 20. She just misses them.
 * Spit Take: Almost pulls one when Aaron makes a comment about bouncing Jigglypuffs.
 * The Big Damn Kiss: The Mid-quel ends on this note.
 * The Tease: A cleaner version. She does have a habit of winking at Aaron and is known to favor innuendo now and then.
 * Walking the Earth: She's well traveled.
 * You Shall Not Pass: Her Crowning Moment of Awesome. When she holds off the SWAT team of the Prince so the others can escape.

Kitty
Dan's former girlfriend. She was originally a one-off character mentioned by Jabber in passing, but has been incorporated into the main cast. Not an Expy of any forum member, but instead on DCM (Dan)'s real-life ex-girlfriend.

Kitty's Pokemon: Persian, Glameow, Delcatty, Leperdas


 * Meaningful Name: All of her Pokemon are based on cats.
 * Official Couple: With Dan.
 * Real Life Writes the Plot: She's based on the user Dan himself is based on's real-life ex-girlfriend.

Mayor Archaic Liam archaicliammayor_1117.png
""Attention, citizens. This is a situation of absolute emergency.""

The mayor of Bulbagarden. He's a good leader, and most people like him. He also has mysterious connections to Joe Serebii.

Based on Bulbagarden owner and head administrator, Archaic.

Archaic's Pokemon: Venasaur, Enbuoh, Kingler, Pinsir.


 * Eighties Hair: Used to have a mullet.
 * Love Makes You Crazy:
 * Oh Crap: When he realizes Serebii's back.
 * Oh Crap: When he realizes Serebii's back.

The Admins
These are Archaic's advisors. They serve as the town's council, and are answerable only to Archaic himself. They make a Five Man Band.

Evan Evkl
The Admin of Defense. Runs the town's emergency services. One of Archaic's closest friends.

Based on forums member evkl.


 * The Unpronounceable: No, really, how do you say Evkl?

Alex Kasumi
Archaic's wife and the Admin of History. She's the recorder of the town's history for official archiving.

Based on forums member Kasumi.


 * Happily Married: To Archaic.

Mozz Gold
Admin of Preservation. Keeps the town's historical places in tip-top shape and runs official city construction projects. Based on forums member Mozz.

TTE Echidna
Admin of Tourism. He keeps the tourism industry of Bulbagarden thriving by thinking up attractions for the town.

Based on forums member TTEchidna.

TTE's Pokemon: Typhlosion.


 * Three Letter Name
 * Playing With Fire: His Pokemon party so far.

Satoshi Kun
The Admin of Entertainment, he organizes public events, festivals, and the like.

Joins the main cast (sans Feli) in season two, and aids in their escape from the Pokemon Prince-controlled Bulbagarden.

Based on forums member Satoshi-Kun.


 * Come With Me If You Want to Live
 * Sixth Ranger

Figgy Newton
The Admin of Law.

Based on forums member Evil Figment.

Villains
The bad guys.

Joe Serebii allnewjoeserebii_730.png
""Soon, Bulbagarden will fall.""

Joe used to live in Bulbagarden. He was even acquainted with Archaic the Mayor. Then, for plotting to overthrow Archaic and take over the town, he was banned. Permanently. Now, years later, he wants revenge. To get this, he decides to invade the town.

Serebii's Pokemon: Charizard, Honchkrow, Gliscor, Electvire, Lucario, Dainkenki.


 * Big Bad:
 * Evil Laugh: In the first chapter, no less!
 * Freudian Excuse: Yes, Serebii, you were, but that really isn't a good reason to try and destroy a city.
 * Kick the Dog:
 * Revolvers Are Just Better: He carries one.
 * Why Don't Ya Just Shoot Him:
 * Why Don't Ya Just Shoot Him:

Max King newmaxking_7879.png
""Sir, you sent for me?""

Joe's second-in-command. Not much is known about him, but during the invasion, he accompanies Joe everywhere.

Max's Pokemon: Muk, Raichu, Yanakkie, Kuitaran, Tsunbear, Waruvial, Abagoura.


 * Evil Laugh
 * The Dragon
 * Wham Line:
 * The Dragon
 * Wham Line:

Serebii's Generals
The other highly-ranking members of Serebii's army. The generals currently known are: Turbo, Yeti, Neo, Tsutomu, the Master (no, not that one), and Nando.


 * Oh Crap: Tsutomu when Saturn uses Sazandora and the Master when the kids revolt.
 * Quirky Miniboss Squad: Very loosely-knit.
 * Sesquipedalian Loquaciousness: Neo.

The Pokemon Prince/ nuevopokemonprince_3873.png
""I am the king of all I look upon.""

The Big Bad of season two. He came to Bulbagarden, claiming to be the reincarnation of legendary Bulbagarden shaman, the Legacy, a claim that managed to land him the position of Bulbagarden's Mayor in the town elections.

After winning, he shows his true colors as a first-rate Jerkass, suppressing the townspeople's rights and freedoms and generally turning the place into a dystopia.

spoiler: As it turns out, he's the Jabber Wocki, ruler of the Earth of an [[Alternate Universe that was experiencing heat death, and was sent to find a safer world for his people to colonize and conquer. After becoming Mayor, he began work on a massive machine that would open a portal to his world for his people to reach the Bulbagarden! universe. He is eventually defeated by none other than Joe Serebii, who overloads the machine by shoving both himself and the Prince into the portal, which was only meant for people to exit, not enter. The Stinger hints that he is alive and preparing some other scheme.

He shows up in season three on a deserted island in Isshu. He has bent an ancient Pokemon called Genesect to his will, and resolves to kill Jabber and the gang, and then himself for failing in his mission. After a short battle with Jabber, he is defeated once and for all when Jabber runs him through with Aaron's rapier.]]

The Prince's Pokemon are: a Swampert, Torterra, and Alakazam.


 * A God Am I:
 * Evil Counterpart:
 * Evil Overlord
 * Expy: Of infamous Bulbagarden forum member Pokemon Prince, who angered many with his pretentious attitude and claims that he was the only good writer on the site, even though he had not actually posted any sort of fiction on the forums.
 * Freudian Excuse:
 * Jerkass
 * Kick the Dog: Orders his obviously-exhausted Alakazam to use the last of its energy to teleport him, which he knew full well would kill it.
 * Moral Event Horizon: Crosses it very quickly.
 * President Evil
 * Well Intentioned Extremist:
 * Villainous Breakdown:
 * President Evil
 * Well Intentioned Extremist:
 * Villainous Breakdown:

The Pokemon Prince's Admins
The Prince's elite Mooks. Not much is known about them, or how they were recruited by the Prince, but they are very loyal to the Prince, and aid him in his plans without question.

They consist of Kathia "Kayi" Rowling, Matkin Breaker, Cy Royal, Wiggly Tuffman, Koo Kee, and Watto Impi,


 * All Men Are Perverts: Cy and Wiggly waste no time in figuring out what to... do with
 * Elite Mooks
 * Real Men Wear Pink: Wiggly does, based on his official avatar.

Petrel
Sneaky, shady crook who has some sort of past with Sato. Works for Water Pokemon Master, but is all too willing to give up intel on his boss to the tune of a few hundred dollars.


 * Accent Adaptation: Speaks in a Brooklyn accent.
 * Canon Immigrant: The Bulbaverse version of Petrel from Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver versions.
 * The Informant

Water Pokemon Masterwaterpomaster_5904.png
An infamous crime boss wanted internationally for various crimes. He's often called "WPM" for short. He makes his debut in the first Christmas special as the leader of an illegal, underground Pokemon fighting ring. he finds his plans thwarted by Jabber, Alsion, and the Bulbagarden police force,

Other Citizens
The town's average Joes. They populate the town and help it thrive.

Annabelle
Bulbagarden High's resident queen bee. Described as a "total bitch" by Jabber, whom she apparently hates. Except not anymore, apparently, as after the invasion she considers Jabber a hero and tries to make him her boyfriend. He is less than pleased about this. Based on forums member Peaceloveglaie (though not in personality).

Annabelle's Pokemon: Snorunt, Spheal, Linoone


 * Alpha Bitch
 * Clingy Jealous Girl: To Jabber's chagrin.
 * Ship Tease: Possibly with Tyler.

Jay Morrison
Bulbagarden High senior. Works as an usher at the local theater. She enjoys art. Based on forums member Shiay.

Jay's Pokemon: Houndoom


 * Local Hangout: Works at one.
 * Ship Tease: Goes to Homecoming with Aaron. However, in chapter 24,

Ken Brazer
Rich kid. Standoffish at times, but kind at heart. Based on forums member BlazakingEX.

Ken's Pokemon: Linoone


 * Jerk With a Heart of Gold
 * Ship Tease: Asks Maya to the dance.

William
Competed in the Pokemon League in its last year of operation. When battling was banned, he moved to Bulbagarden, and now works at the Bulbagarden Zoo. Based on forums member Yoshi-san.

William's Pokemon: Croconaw


 * Retired Badass

Johan
Botanist. Works with Saturn at the Bulbagarden Zoo. He wants to find and befriend a Shaymin. Based on forums member Mijzelffan.

Johan's Pokemon: Sceptile


 * Green Thumb

Keldora
Jabber's cousin. Friends with Jay. Not much else is known about her at this time. Based on forums member Keldora Dragon.

Keldora's Pokemon: Pidgeot (Nadine), Absol (Damion), Fearow (Francis), Meganium (Bailey), Gastrodon (Squishy), Blaziken (Ken)

Nelson Nicotra
The town's resident Jerkass. Dan thinks he might be nicer underneath, but that remains to be seen.

In season two, he rescues Feli from the Prince's Mooks, and agrees to help her form a resistance, based out of the family mansion he inherited, but never used.

Based on forums member YeOldeJacob.

Nelson's Pokemon: Noctowl (Calabash), Meowth (Joe Pesci), Koffing (Starbucks), Umbreon (Gromit), Ampharos (Plummet), Quilava (Hans Landa)


 * I Was Just Passing Through: He didn't save Dan. He was just defending his lawn.
 * Jerkass: Described as such.
 * Jerk With a Heart of Gold: Definitely
 * Jerk With a Heart of Gold: Definitely

Marcus Rogers
Bulbagarden High student. A newcomer to the town. Based on forums user Flame Haze.

Marcus' Pokemon: Cyndaquil, Starly, Pachirisu


 * Screams Like a Little Girl

Maya Dayanand
A friendly freshman at Bulbagarden High. Nice and trusting to everyone she meets. Based on forums user Anime Aficionada.

Maya's Pokemon: Chikorita, Smeargle, Pidgeot, Spheal, Growlithe


 * Ship Tease: With Ken.

Scott Revoire
One of the few openly gay students at Bulbagarden High (though he hides this fact from his family), Scott had a very troubled childhood. Because of this, he has several disorders and has delved into bouts of self-harm. He also has a reputation for being sarcastic and snarky. Based on forums member Questionable Tendency.

Scott's Pokemon: Absol (Havoc), Vibrava (Skittles), Yanma (Venus)


 * Deadpan Snarker
 * Token Minority

Jack Astleford Wocki
Jabber's younger brother. He's obnoxious and loves fire. He wants his first Pokemon to be a Cyndaquil. Created by forums member Sarcastically Insane, though not based on him.


 * Annoying Younger Sibling
 * Shout Out: Gets one to Halo.

Stranger
Little is known about him other than that he dresses like Deadpool and is quite insane. Based on the forums member of the same name.

Stranger's Pokemon: A Rock (he calls it a Pikachu)


 * Companion Cube: "Pikachu."
 * The Cameo

Simon Findespix "Cypher"
Technically works for Serebii, but is on a Snipe Hunt because Serebii thinks he's an idiot. Needless to say, he's pissed at them for not telling him first and fights against Serebii's forces. Has a bizarre hatred of speedy, electric rodents. Based on forums user CypherFDP.

Simon's Pokemon: Haderia (Ace), Riguree (Pylon), Magneton (Rhodes), Doredia (Scarlet), Meraruba (Mothra), Staryu (Pat)


 * Affably Evil
 * Berserk Button: Sonichu and calling him Batman.
 * Crowning Moment of Awesome:
 * Shout Out: Dresses like an Anon.
 * Not anymore, he doesn't.
 * When a Pikachu is sent out against him, he becomes enraged and starts screaming about something called Sonichu. This is a reference to the user Simon's based on, who reviews Sonichu in his blog.
 * Snipe Hunt: Serebii sent him on one.

Dana
Girl who goes to Bulbagarden High. She's a senior, and is in Dan and Tyler's Literature class. Based on forums user Insansih Danish.

Ms. Blackjack
Dan and Tyler's literature teacher. Based on forums member Iron Mask Marauder.

Kathia "Kayi" Rowling
A  agent of the Prince.

Based on forums member Kayi-chan.


 * Gray Eyes
 * Harmless Villain: Technically, since she's a minion of the Prince.
 * Official Couple: Matkin and her.
 * Official Couple: Matkin and her.

Matkin Breaker
Another  member of the Prince's posse, and Kayi's boyfriend.

Based on forums member Every Breaking Wave.


 * Expy: Of Every Breaking Wave, but also is mentioned in-universe to resemble Bruno, a member of the band Unova (based on Bono of U2 fame).

Cynthia LeBeau
In the world of Bulbagarden! Sinnoh Champion Cynthia is a scientist, and partner to Saturn Yoshi. She appears periodically, but will have a larger role in season three.


 * Canon Immigrant: She's the Bulbaverse version of the character Cynthia from the Pokemon video games.
 * Hot Scientist: Well, she is Cynthia, after all, and she's a scientist in this 'verse...

Other Characters
These are friendly characters who don't actually live in the town of Bulbagarden.

Burgh Entemo
Fashion designer, artist, researcher, and Gym Leader. Will have a starring role in season three.


 * Bi the Way: Word of God says he goes both ways.
 * Canon Immigrant: The Bulbaverse equivalent of Pokemon Black and White Versions' Burgh.
 * Speaks Fluent Animal: Can understand and communicate with Bug-type Pokemon. This comes in handy when trying to get  to stand down.

Cilan Triton
""The name's Triton. Cilan Triton.""

Head chef, Gym Leader, and secret agent for the Isshu Intelligence Task Force (IITF).


 * Expy: Of James Bond.

Guido
Aaron's former roommate and all-around jerk. Accompanies Aaron in his trek across Isshu.

Ino Chan
Leader of the Pan Clan dancing group, who Aaron meets during his trek across Isshu.

Ino's Pokemon is a Pansage.

Based on forums member Ino-Chan.

Hurri Stats
Another member of the Pan Clan who travels with Aaron and Guido for a time.

Hurri's Pokemon is a Panpour.

Based on forums member Hurristat

Piper Equus
The third member of the Pan Clan.

Her Pokemon is a Pansear.

Based on forums member Paperhorse.

Brycen Quarto
The Caretaker of Dragonspiral Tower. Tells the story of Dragonspiral Tower to the gang in Chapter 37.