Pokémon Special/Characters/Supporting Cast

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Kanto

Professor Oak

Grandfather of Green and Daisy, he's full name is Samuel Oak. He is a researcher who invented the Pokédex and sent out Red on his journey. He has a long history with Agatha, Pryce, and the Johto Daycare couple.

Daisy Oak

Green's older sister.

Bill

The technical genius who invented the storage system.

Green: You're...not with my sister today?
Bill: (nervously) Oh, uh...Daisy's at home.

Brock

The Gym Leader of Pewter City, he trains with Rock Pokémon and is also a security guard for the Pewter City Museum.

  • Eyes Always Shut
  • Walking Shirtless Scene: Only in the RGB arc. He starts wearing shirts after that.
    • He was still shirtless in the beginning of Yellow arc, though they should have made it consistent.
  • Worthy Opponent: He chooses a worthy opponent through a series of battles before his actual gym battle.

Misty

The headstrong Gym Leader of Cerulean City, specializing in Water types. She is perhaps Red's first real ally and gave him her Gyarados, which he still keeps in his party to this day.

  • Aborted Declaration of Love: Misty was about to confess to Red the day before he was going to take his Gym Leader test, but decided against it because she saw him talking to Yellow. She did seem to put some thought into it before deciding it wasn't the right time.
  • Action Girl
  • All Love Is Unrequited: Her crush on Red.
  • Big Fancy House: Has one.
  • Can't Catch Up: Acknowledges this at near the end of the GSC arc; she knows that she isn't meant to fight the final battle against the Mask of Ice, but takes comfort in knowing that the Pokemon that she gave to Red (her Gyarados) and Yellow (her Omanyte, which evolved into Omastar) will be able to help out.
  • Curb Stomp Battle: Against Red when he stayed at her mansion; notable in that she was the first person to do so.
  • Fiery Redhead
  • First Girl Wins: Averted, as she is the first girl Red meets on his journey and she never got the chance to confess her feelings to him. She couldn't bring herself to do it when she saw him and Yellow together the first time, and the second time Gold kind of kidnapped rescued him. Granted, the first time, she really should've taken her chances, as Red didn't know Yellow was a girl yet.
  • Heroes Want Redheads: Inverted with Red.
  • I Just Want to Be Special: More that she wants to be useful rather than special, but she understands and is frustrated by the fact that she can never be more than support to Red and the others.
  • Interrupted Declaration of Love: By Gold at the end of GSC arc.
  • Jumped At the Call: Was very eager to fight alongside Suicune as its partner, as it fulfulled her desire to finally be more useful and involved in stopping the crises that Team Rocket was causing. Unfortunately for her, The Call realized it phoned the wrong number, hung up, and redialed for Crystal.
  • Making a Splash
  • Pimped-Out Dress: She wears one when she brings Red to her Big Fancy House.
  • Plucky Girl
  • Sidekick Glass Ceiling: She's a capable Trainer and Gym Leader, enough so that Suicune designated her as a worthy partner after battling against the Gym Leaders of Kanto to find someone worthy. Unfortunately, her status as an ally of the main cast rather than as a full-fledged hero keeps her from effectively battling and ending the crises herself, something she acknowledges that only the Dex Holders can do. But she'll be damned if she doesn't put up a good fight doing so.
  • Tearful Smile: A couple of times, most notably when she finally gets to talk to Red again at the end of the GSC arc.
  • Tomboy
  • Tsundere: Different from Misty in the anime in that she's a very mild Type B, with her tsun tendencies being played up almost exclusively in the RGB arc.

Erika

An elegant lady, Erika is the Gym Leader of Celadon City who specializes in Grass types. She also teaches at her city's university and serves as supervisor for the rest of her region's Leaders.

Blaine

An old scientist who used to work for Team Rocket, this fire specialist defected offscreen as he got sick of working for them.

  • Badass Mustache: Hilariously, at one point he reveals he wears a fake one because he accidentally burned off his real one during training.
  • Body Horror: His DNA mixed with Mewtwo's while he was creating it, leading to him developing cancerous growths that would eventually take over his body. He got better.
  • Cool Old Guy
  • Cool Shades
  • Heel Face Turn: Hearing of Red's heroic exploits was a big motivation for him to skip out on Team Rocket and join the good guys.
  • Kick the Dog: This was pretty much Blaine's old job at Team Rocket, as he was to experiment on Pokémon into making them stronger, which led them to either go insane or simply be in extreme pain.
  • Playing with Fire
  • Shout-Out: At one point in the Yellow arc he wears a disguise that resembles the anime version of him.

Janine

Koga's daughter, who takes over the Fuschia Gym after his disappearence. Like her father, she specializes in poison types. She also works as a part-time freelancer ninja.

  • Badass Normal: She's capable of rather impressive physical feats, going with the whole ninja theme. (Although she does seem overly fond of the whole hanging upside-down on the ceiling thing.)
  • Disappeared Dad: She wants to see him again, as his disappearence left her not knowing what to do with her future. Due to this, most people tend to pair her with Falkner, who has similar father issues.
    • It also helps that they befriend each other after their battle.
  • Doppleganger Spin
  • Ninja: Like her father, she uses her Pokémon for ninja-esque techniques and outfits her Pokéballs into shuriken.

Jr. Trainer Evan/Phil (Junji)

A trainer whose Haunter was lured away by Agatha at the Power Plant. After some help from Green, he managed to get it back. He then became one of Blaine's assistants on Cinnabar Island.

Super Nerd Miles/William (Akihito)

Was Erika's Rival and the one hired by Agatha to disguise as Red and recapture his Pikachu. Later becomes good friends with Evan.

Johto

Professor Elm

The Pokémon professor of the Johto region, Elm was unfortunate enough to be robbed of Totodile by Silver and could only watch as Gold took Cyndaquil to track him down.

Falkner

First appearing as a police officer, Falkner befriends Gold who helps him catch a Skarmory. He later uses it to pass the Gym Leader exam and becomes the Leader of the Violet City Gym. Looks up to his father (implied to be Wayne, an old friend of Chuck's), who was a policeman. He befriends Janine after their battle, this seems to have been carried over to the games, as they are seen talking to each other in Heartgold and Soulsilver.

Bugsy

The Gym Leader of Azalea Town, who first appears as an archaeologist, Bugsy meets Gold at the Ruins of Alph. Specializes in bug-types.

Whitney

A somewhat childish Gym Leader who specializes in normal types, Whitney is the only Gym Leader aside from Pryce who Suicune doesn't challenge. She sometimes helps her good friend DJ Mary on radio shows.


Morty

A trainer with clairvoyant psychic abilities, Morty is the Leader of the Ecruteak City Gym. Specializes in ghost-types.

Chuck

The Gym Leader of Mahagony Town, who specializes in fighting-types. Chuck was the one who taught Green how to train Pokémon. He runs a dojo.

Jasmine

The Olivine City Gym Leader who was caught in Ecruteak City earthquake, she had to save herself because Gold and Silver were too busy fighting over who would save her. She specializes in the steel-type, though she has other types on her team. Her part-time job is looking after the Sparkle Lighthouse.

Pryce

The Leader of Mahogany Town's Gym, Pryce specializes in ice-types. A frail old man in a wheelchair. Or is he?

Clair

Lance's cousin, Clair shares his affinity for dragon-types. Gym Leader of Blackthorn City Gym.

Crystal's mom

A hyper woman with a rather childish demeanor, Crystal's mom can still be serious when the time calls for it.

Hoenn

Professor Birch

The Hoenn Pokémon professor, and father of Sapphire. Unlike the previously mentioned professors, he seems to do much more field work.

Wally

A major supporting character who at one point temporarily holds a Pokedex. Ruby helps give him some Pokémon training when Norman (who doesn't show up until after Ruby's gone, much to his relief) rejects training him, but the two get separated soon thereafter. His "starter" is Ruby's Ralts, Ruru, who was eventually returned to her true trainer. His first Pokémon is a Kecleon.

  • Adaptation Dye Job: In the games Wally has Blue Eyes.
  • Badass Adorable: In fact, many wanted him to be the third Hoenn Dex Holder instead of Emerald.
  • Curtains Match the Window: Green hair and green eyes.
    • And green Pokémon! All six of them, not to mention he was important in waking Rayquaza! It's never commented on in the comic itself, but the tradition is carried on in the webcomic Pokémon-X, which flanderizes it into an incredible obsession with Pokémon that have ANY green at all on them.
    • This was to mark that Wally is the supposed third hero of the RS saga but the writers decided to just make a new character midway. At least they still gave Wally some plot related action.
  • Dragon Rider: Straightest example here. He has a Flygon.
  • Handicapped Badass: The kid appears to have awful asthma, and it gives him some complications near the end of the arc when he trained under Norman en route to Rayquaza. Does he let that stop him?
    • The ventilation mask he wears for said asthma lets him breath in Rayquaza's ozone filled room
  • Incurable Cough of Death: Well, he was never really dying, but he was weak in body. But like it says above, he proves himself badass.
  • You Gotta Have Green Hair

Gabby and Ty

(Maryanne and Tyler in the Chuang Yi version).

A reporter and her cameraman, these two ally themselves with Ruby and Sapphire early on, determined to find out who is reponsible for reeking havoc in Hoenn.

Roxanne

Gym Leader of Rustboro City, Roxanne graduated from the Trainer's School and is thus very knowledable. As part of her gym challenge, any challengers much pass a written exam before battling her.

Brawly

Leader of Dewford Town's gym, Brawly specializes in fighting types. He usually trains his Pokémon by surfing with them. He is apparently a disciple of Bruno's.

Wattson

A jolly old man who specializes in Electric types, Wattson is pun-cracking Gym Leader of the Mauville Gym.

Flannery

Fire-type using Gym Leader of Lavaridge Town, Flannery tried to protect the fires of Mt. Chimney from Team Aqua, but failed.

Norman

Ruby's father and a normal type specialist, Norman was just became Gym Leader of Petalburg City when Ruby ran away from home, for which he swore to hunt him down. Afterwards, he trains Wally to be a Pokémon trainer.

Winona

Supervisor of the Hoenn Gym Leaders much like Erika is of Kanto's, Winona is the Fortree City Gym Leader. She specializes in flying types.

Tate & Liza

Twins who share the title of Gym Leader of Mossdeep City, Tate and Liza act as the guardians of Mt. Pyre. Afterwards, they help train Ruby and Sapphire for their battle with Groudon and Kyogre.

Wallace

A contest master and water specialist, Wallace was originally the region champion, but gave it up so he could be closer to Winona the Gym Leader of Sootopolis City. He took the title of Champion again during the final battle in Hoenn.

Juan

Wallace's mentor and the previous Sootopolis Gym Leader as well as a Water-type specialist. He takes the position again when Wallace decides to take up the Champion position once more. He trains Ruby and Sapphire, both physically and mentally, for the final battle.

Steven Stone

The current Hoenn League Champion and steel-type specialist, who normally spends his time searching for rare stones. He is tasked with awakening the three Regis to help stop the battle between Kyogre and Groudon.

Sidney

One of the Hoenn Elite Four. Specializes in Dark-types.

Phoebe

One of the Hoenn Elite Four. Specializes in Ghost-types.

Glacia

One of the Hoenn Elite Four. Specializes in Ice-types.

Drake

One of the Hoenn Elite Four. Specializes in Dragon-types.

Swimmer Jack

Meets and befriends Ruby.


Hoenn Battle Frontier

Todd

A photographer who follows Emerald on his Battle Frontier challenge.

  • Fan Nickname: He's never actually given a name in this series, but the fans call him Todd because his design is identical to that of the anime character of the same name.
  • Mythology Gag: He was originally an anime character who went on to have his own spin-off game.
    • At the end of the Emerald arc, Professor Oak sends him off to the island from said spin-off game to complete the goal from it.
  • The Watson: In regards to Emerald's mission and the rules of the Battle Frontier facilities.

Scott

The owner of the Battle Frontier, he can recognize a trainer's potential. Often acts in his own interest in order to make his Battle Frontier a success.

Noland

One of the seven Frontier Brains, also known as Factory Head Noland. He is in charge of the Battle Factory, and also takes care of all the rental Pokémon used in the Battle Frontier facilities.

Lucy

Also known as Pike Queen Lucy, she is in charge of the Battle Pike, and favors snake-like Pokémon.

Brandon

A rough, adventurous man in charge of the Battle Pyramid, he is also known as Pyramid King Brandon. Has a particular dislike for Emerald at first.

Greta

Arena Tycoon Greta is the Frontier Brain for the Battle Arena.

Tucker

The flamboyant Dome Ace of the Battle Dome, he also harbors a grudge against Emerald after their confrontation on the first day.

Spenser

A mysterious tattooed man also known as Palace Maven Spenser, he's the head of the Battle Palace.

  • Badass Grandpa
  • Evil Old Folks: Averted: he appears to be this at first, but he just turns out to be a person who has been in contact with Kyogre's orb.
  • The Power of Trust: What he explicitly stated as his facility's specialty.
  • Red Herring: Once suspected by Ruby and Sapphire to be Guile Hideout's identity, until Latios proved otherwise.

Anabel

The Salon Maiden of the Battle Tower and The Leader of the seven Frontier Brains.

Sinnoh

Professor Rowan

The resident professor of Sinnoh.

Sir Berlitz

Rowan's assistant and Platinum's father, he is the richest man in Sinnoh.

  • Overprotective Dad: So your 12 year old daughter insists on going out on a journey? Well, hire a pair of bodyguards to go with her!
    • Properly Paranoid: On said journey, his daughter gets caught up in Cyrus' plot to recreate the world.

Paka and Uji

Platinum's hired bodyguards. They tail the protagonists after a mix-up causes their charge to go with Diamond and Pearl.

Roark

Gym Leader of the Oreburgh Gym and foreman of the local mines. He specializes in Rock-type Pokémon. He is Byron's son.

Gardenia

Gym Leader of the Eterna Gym. She specializes in Grass-type Pokémon.

Maylene

Gym Leader of the Veilstone Gym. She specializes in Fighting-type Pokémon.

Crasher Wake

Gym Leader of the Pastoria Gym. He specializes in Water-type Pokémon. He later trains Pearl following the events in Lake Valor.

Fantina

Gym Leader of the Hearthome Gym. A ghost-type specialist who also enjoys contests. Like Cynthia, she is very fond of the Sinnoh Trio and looks out for them whenever they're in the neighborhood.

Byron

Gym Leader of the Canalave Gym and the father of Roark. He hands out the Mine Badge to Trainers who defeat him. He specializes in Steel-type Pokémon.

Candice

Gym Leader of the Snowpoint Gym. She specializes in Ice-type Pokémon. It is her duty to watch over Lake Acuity and Snowpoint Temple.

Volkner

Gym Leader of the Sunyshore Gym. He specializes in Electric-type Pokémon. He has been depressed since he hasn't had a good fight in ages and is constantly looking for something to regain his excitement back.

  • Brilliant but Lazy
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Jerkass: Uses up enough electricity for his gym to result in the rest of Sunyshore to go into a total blackout, just because he was bored. He also completely ignores Byron's call for help at the Spear Pillar and heads for home instead.
    • He redeems himself in the Platinum arc when he and Flint help defeat Giratina. Perhaps he's developed into a Jerk with a Heart of Gold now.
  • Shock and Awe

Looker

Member of the International Police and helps Platinum investigate the Distortion World so he can find information on Team Galactic.

Bebe

The Sinnoh Pokémon storage system developer. She is good friends with Green's sister, Daisy.

Aaron

Member of the Sinnoh Elite Four. Specializes in Bug-type Pokemon.

Bertha

Member of the Sinnoh Elite Four. Specializes in Ground-type Pokemon.

Flint

Member of the Sinnoh Elite Four and is a friend of Volkner. Specializes in Fire-type Pokemon.

Lucian

Member of the Sinnoh Elite Four. Specializes in Psychic-type Pokemon.

Cynthia

The Champion of the Sinnoh region's Elite Four. She also seems to travel around Sinnoh a lot, helping both people and Pokémon. She meets the Sinnoh Trio and looks out for them.

Sinnoh Battle Frontier

Palmer

The Tower Tycoon of Sinnoh's Battle Tower. He is the father of Pearl.

Darach

Butler of Cailtin and battles in her place in the Battle Castle as the Castle Valet.

  • Battle Butler
  • Mood Swinger: When he battles, he switches from his usual reserved manner and takes on a more bloodthirsty personality. According to his own comments, he was unaware of this until people actually told him.

Caitlin

Frontier Brain of Sinnoh's Battle Castle. Due to her powerful Psychic Powers, she is not allowed to battle or else her abilities will go out of control. She later becomes one the Elite Four of the Unova region.

Dahlia

Arcade Star of Sinnoh's Battle Arcade. She loves to dance and it extends to her Pokémon as well.

Thorton

Factory Head of Sinnoh's Battle Factory. Uses machines to help calculate the probabilities of his chances in battle.

Argenta

Hall Matron of Sinnoh's Battle Hall.

Riley

A friend of Byron's that was asked to help train Diamond in battling before he goes to Lake Verity. He has the ability to use Aura.

Buck

Marley

Mira

Cheryl

Unova

Professor Juniper

The regional professor of Unova.

  • Butt Monkey: A rare female example. Her starter Pokémon often beat each other up, leaving a destructive mess in their wake (one such site being her own lab) and two of her three Dexes are broken with the remaining functioning one in the hands of someone whose sanity she questions.

Fennel

Professor Juniper's friend and former classmate. She works with her assistant, Amanita, and researches about dreams.

Cedric Juniper

Professor Juniper's father.

Cilan, Chili, & Cress

Cress: Our teamwork sparkles!
Cilan: We, too, are three bright shining stars.

Lenora

Gym Leader and Museum owner of the Nacrene City Gym.

Burgh

Gym Leader of the Castelia City Gym.

Elesa

Clay

Gym Leader of the Driftveil City Gym.

Skyla

Gym Leader of the Mistralton City Gym. She's also the pilot of a cargo company.

Brycen

Gym Leader of the Icirrus City Gym.

Drayden

Gym Leader of the Opelucid City Gym.

Iris

Emmet and Ingo

The Subway bosses of the Battle Subway.

Shauntal

Ghost-type Elite Four member of Unova.

Grimsley

Dark-type Elite Four member of Unova.

Marshal

Fighting-type Elite Four member of Unova.

Alder

Champion of the Unova Pokemon League.

Pokémon

Mewtwo

A Psychic-type Pokemon that was cloned from the Legendary Pokemon Mew. Using the cells from his own arm, Blaine managed to complete the Pokemon while it was being created and created a bond between the two that allowed them to sense whenever the other is near.

Deoxys

Two Pokemon mutated from a space virus. They were encountered by Team Rocket and were used to help Giovanni find his missing son. Main Legendary of the fifth chapter, FireRed & LeafGreen.

Jirachi

A Pokemon that Emerald sought after to revive his senior Dex holders. Main Legendary of the sixth chapter, Emerald.

Dialga and Palkia

Two Pokemon sought after by Cyrus so he can achieve his goal to create a new world. After summoning them, he controlled them with the Red Chain and forced them to fight until Time and Space began to distort. They were eventually freed by the efforts of Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum and were taken into the Distortion World by Giratina.

Giratina

A Pokemon roaming the Distortion World, an alternate dimension.After Cyrus' defeat, Giratina appeared from a hole between dimensions and pulled Cyrus, Dialga, and Palkia into it. Platinum is currently investigating it because she believes that her bodyguards are trapped in the Distortion World.

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