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This is a list of characters in the Pokémon games, animated TV series, and manga series. Save for notable specific Pokémon, the specific species of Pokémon are not listed here; they are instead detailed further at List of Pokémon.

Note that this list includes characters from all of the various incarnations of the Pokémon franchise. This includes characters from a number of discrete, similar-but-separate continuities, including the video game continuity, the anime continuity, the Pokémon Adventures continuity, the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga continuity, and the Magical Pokémon Journey manga continuity. The anime continuity and most of the manga continuities are based to varying degrees on the games, but they all diverge at key points. A single character may appear in multiple continuities, sometimes in the same basic role (e.g. Giovanni), sometimes in very different roles (e.g. Brock).

All references to the "video games" collectively refer to Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver only, unless noted otherwise. Likewise, references to the Pokémon anime also include, in addition to the eponymous anime itself, the related sidestory Pokémon Chronicles anime, the game Pokémon Channel, and Ash & Pikachu manga unless otherwise noted.

Contents

Main characters

Protagonists

The various heroes of the Pokémon franchise.

In the video games

The protagonist of the video games can be renamed by the player, but each has an array of default names. As the anime and the various manga are, to differing degrees, based on the games, other Pokémon protagonists (or supporting characters) are often named after and share many characteristics with the game protagonists.

  • Leaf (リーフ Leaf?) — The female protagonist of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. Her design is based on Green from Pokémon Adventures, who was in turn based on the Lass generic opponent and concept art for a third female protagonist of the original Red, Green, and Blue games. If a name is not chosen for her, the game will give you a few names to choose from, such as Leaf, Momo, Fire, Green, Red, and Rey. She has yet to make any appearance in the anime.
  • Gold (ゴールド Gōrudo?) — The male protagonist of Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal. In the games, Gold is a young trainer from the Johto region, who sets out to prove himself three years after Red became the League Champion. Gold is the male protagonist in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal. Gold's journey as a Pokémon trainer begins when Professor Elm asks him to run an errand for Mr. Pokémon, who lives north of Cherrygrove City. This protagonist is the inspiration for Jimmy, one of the heroes of "The Legend of Thunder", the multipart episode at the beginning of Pokémon Chronicles. Gold inspired Gold of Pokémon Adventures.
  • Kris (クリス Kris?) — The female protagonist of Crystal. Her adventure in the games is similar to the male protagonist. This protagonist is the inspiration for Marina, one of the heroes of "The Legend of Thunder", the multipart episode at the beginning of Pokémon Chronicles. Kris inspired Crystal of Pokémon Adventures.
  • Brendan (ユウキ Yūki?) — The male protagonist of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. This protagonist is known as Brendan, because of his default name as the rival (If the player chooses a female protagonist, the rival is male and named Brendan). Brendan made some cameo appearances in the opening of Jirachi Wish Maker, Pokémon Ranger the Temple of the Sea and Giratina and the Sky Warrior. Brendan also inspired Ruby in Pokémon Adventures.
  • May (ハルカ Haruka?) — The female protagonist of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. This protagonist is known as May, because of her default name as the rival (If the player chooses a male protagonist, the rival is female and named May). May inspired May in the Pokémon anime. May also inspired Sapphire in Pokémon Adventures.
  • Hibiki (ヒビキ Hibiki?) or Kotone (コトネ Kotone?) The protagonists of Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver. Hibiki is the male, and Kotone is female, both being based on the protagonists Gold and Kris in the originals. Their roles in the storyline of HeartGold and SoulSilver are similar to that of Lucas/Dawn in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum if they are not chosen as the player character. As the non-playable character, they show the player how to catch a Pokémon. Also, his/her grandparents run the Day Care if he/she is the non-player character

Antagonists

The rival

The main character's rival in the video games has a number of different names, but he (or she) roughly corresponds to several other characters in the Pokémon anime and Pokémon Adventures (Pokémon Special in Japan). (Note that not all of the corresponding characters are rivals or antagonists to the protagonist in the anime or in Pokémon Adventures, however.) In the Pokémon video games, the rivals will always pick a starter Pokémon which has a type advantage over the player's own.

  • Pokémon Red, Blue, FireRed, and LeafGreen — Blue is your rival in these games. He is pushy and competitive, but is generally a good Pokémon Trainer. He is the grandson of Professor Oak. Gary Oak in the anime and Blue in Pokémon Adventures is based on this rival, although in the manga he is instead cold and aloof. In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, this rival runs the Viridian City Gym, replacing the now-missing Giovanni. He has a sister named Daisy, and is fond of saying "Smell ya later".
  • Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal — Silver is your rival in these games. This character steals his first Pokémon from Professor Elm, and tends to see Pokémon as tools, to use and discard, although not in the Pokémon Adventures. Unlike the first rival, his view on Pokémon makes him a mediocre trainer, though the sage in the Sprout Tower recognises that he is talented has great potential. His default name is "???", but the player may also choose a name for him. This rival doesn't appear in the anime mainly, but is featured in the Japanese opening for Pokémon Chronicles. however, Paul acts very similar to Silver, and appears to have the same attitude and taste towards Pokémon as Silver. The rival is featured in Pokémon Adventures as Silver.
  • Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald — In this game there are two different rivals but more supportive unlike rivals in prior games.
    • The first rival is either May or Brendan. They are the opposite gender of the protagonist, have an agreeable and encouraging attitude, and are the child of Professor Birch. The female main character/rival is the basis for May in the anime. You cannot name your rival in these games. Brendan is your rival's name if you choose the female trainer character, and May is your rival's name if you choose the male character.
    • Another one of your rivals is your protégé, Wally. In the beginning, he is a sickly young boy who needs help in catching a Pokémon. He goes to your dad for advice but then your dad tells you to help him catch a Pokémon. You use your dad's Zigzagoon to help catch him a Ralts. The next time he battles you, he seems better of his sickness and is in tune with his Pokémon. He battles you for the last official time near Victory Road and waits there, always ready for another battle from you.
  • Pokémon Diamond and Pearl — In this game there are two rivals.
    • One is the opposite gender of your character and is one of Rowan's assistants. The female will have the name of Dawn and the male will have the name of Lucas. In both cases, they won't fight you, but rather aid you in your quest. They have a little sister in Sandgem Town that watches TV and tells you where swarms of Pokémon come. The female character is the inspiration for Dawn in the anime.
    • The other rival (who can be named at the player's choice) is a blond-headed boy who is impatient and determined to be the best Trainer of all time. His father Palmer owns the Battle Tower in Sinnoh, and his skill and wanderlust has apparently rubbed off on his son. At times he'll aid the player, but, more often than not, he'll pick fights with the player. He tends to crash into people quite often as he runs about. His final battle with the player is in the Fight Area, and he can be fought again during weekends.

Crime syndicates

Main article: Pokémon crime syndicates
  • Team Rocket - The first syndicate to be revealed in the Pokémon metaseries. In each of its various incarnations, Team Rocket desires to steal Pokémon to further its goal of world domination. They are led by the criminal mastermind, Giovanni. After debuting in the original games, Red and Blue, the syndicate then appeared in the animated series and the Pokémon Trading Card Game. They also appear in the Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, FireRed, and LeafGreen versions.
  • Jessica "Jessie" (Musashi) (23 years old), James (Kojiro) (23 years old), and Meowth (ニャース – Nyāsu) — Jessie, James, and Meowth are the bumbling antagonists to the main characters in the anime. They appear in every episode (except the first, "Pokémon, I Choose You!") of the anime trying to steal Ash's Pikachu, among other petty crimes or miscellaneous mischief. They made several appearances in Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition. The names are derived from the famous outlaw Jesse James.
  • Team Aqua and Team Magma — These two opposing groups each seek to cause huge laterations to the planet's ecosystem. Aqua wishes to expand the seas by awakening Kyogre, and Magma wants to do the same with the land through Groudon.
  • Team Galactic — In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, they are the evil team tormenting the region of Sinnoh. They desire to reshape time and space to their preferred designs by making a red chain to control Dialga and Palkia. In the Diamond and Pearl video games, they appear to only want Dialga in Pokémon Diamond or they only want Palkia in Pokémon Pearl. But in Pokémon Platinum, they want both but are stopped when Giratina comes out of the Distortion World and drags everything back in with it.

Pokémon League

The Pokémon League is a little-described organization that organizes and certifies Pokémon Gyms and Pokémon tournaments. Becoming the Pokémon League Champion is one of the main goals in the video games, as well as one of Ash's stated goals in life in the anime.

The members of the Pokémon League have differing roles depending on where they appear; in the video games, they are the one-time "boss" opponents the player has to overcome to progress through the game, in the anime, they are usually one-time challengers Ash has to face to become the Pokémon League Champion, and in the manga, they are alternately enemies or allies to the protagonists, depending on their individual motivations.

Gym Leaders

Main article: Pokémon Gym

Gym Leaders lead Pokémon Gyms, and offer Gym badges to Pokémon trainers who can defeat them. Usually, this challenge takes the form of a Pokémon battle, but, occasionally, the challenges are a trial of skill or endurance, or the badges are given in return for extraordinary services rendered.

Each region has at least eight Gym Leaders at a time (except for the Orange Islands, which only have four)And Orre which only has three. Any trainer who earns a Gym Badge from eight Gyms is eligible to go on to face the Elite Four or participate in the Pokémon League Championships, as appropriate.

Kanto

Main article: List of Kanto Gym Leaders

Orange Islands

  • Cissy — Cissy is an expert on Water-type Pokémon, and challenges Ash to a water gun accuracy contest and a surfing race instead of a battle.
  • Danny — Danny challenges Ash to climb a mountain, freeze a geyser, and sled-race down the mountain.
  • Rudy — A Pokémon trainer and dance instructor. He is very protective of his little sister, Mahri.
  • Luana — A specialist in two-on-two Pokémon battles. She also owns and operates a hotel, and has a son, Travis, who looks much like Ash, who also has a Pikachu sitting on his shoulder while starting off on his journey. She has the ability to run fast, probably only during the point she was running to Travis look-a-like Ash.
  • Drake — Drake is the head of the Orange Islands Gym Leaders. (He is unrelated to the Drake that resides in Hoenn.) Drake was undefeated, until Ash defeats him. There is confusion, as there are tons of photos and hand print plasters of champions, which Ash did upon victory.

Johto

Main article: List of Johto Gym Leaders

Hoenn

Main article: List of Hoenn Gym Leaders

Sinnoh

Main article: List of Sinnoh Gym Leaders
  • Roark — Oreburgh City Gym Leader and an expert on Rock-type Pokémon. A challenger who defeats him in battle wins the Coal Badge. His father is Byron, who is the Leader of another Sinnoh Pokémon Gym.
  • Gardenia — Eterna City Gym Leader and an expert on Grass-type Pokémon. A challenger who defeats her in battle wins the Forest Badge.
  • Maylene — Veilstone City Gym Leader and an expert on Fighting-type Pokémon. A challenger who defeats her in battle wins the Cobble Badge.
  • Crasher Wake — Pastoria City Gym Leader and an expert on Water-type Pokémon. A challenger who defeats him in battle wins the Fen Badge. Wake is dressed up like a masked wrestler.
  • Fantina — Hearthome City Gym Leader and an expert on Ghost-type Pokémon. A challenger who defeats her in battle earns the Relic Badge. Fantina can often be found participating in Master Rank Super Contests in the Hearthome Contest Hall.
  • Byron — Canalave City Gym Leader and an expert on Steel-type Pokémon. A challenger who defeats him in an official battle earns the Mine Badge. He is the father of Roark, who is also a Gym Leader.
  • Candice — Snowpoint City Gym Leader and an expert on Ice-type Pokémon. A challenger who defeats her in battle earns the Icicle Badge.
  • Volkner — The Sunyshore City Gym Leader and an expert on Electric-type Pokémon. A challenger who defeats him in battle earns the Beacon Badge, the last of the eight Sinnoh Gym Badges. Volkner is close friends with Flint of the Sinnoh Elite Four, but has become depressed after a long series of unworthy opponents.

Members of the Elite Four

The Elite Four (四天王 Shitennō?, lit. "Four Heavenly Kings") an order of exceptionally skilled Pokémon trainers consisting of four member trainers of ascending rank led by a more powerful trainer known as the 'Pokémon Champion'. The position of 'Pokémon Champion' is constantly open to challenge as any Pokémon trainer who gains eight badges and defeats the Elite Four, and once they defeat the Champion in a Pokémon battle, they automatically earns the title for themselves. Whenever the title of champion is passed on, it is honored by an inauguration into the Hall Of Fame. Most different regions possess their own organizations.

Kanto members

The Kanto Elite Four act as the Elite Four in the original series of Pokémon games consisting of Pokémon Red, Blue, Green and Yellow versions as well as in Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green versions which act as remakes of the original games. Within the timeline of the games series they are eventually also given the status as the 'Johto Elite Four'.

  • Lorelei (カンナ?, Kanna in original Japanese language versions) is a specialist of Ice-type Pokémon. She is originally from the Sevii Islands and she collects Pokémon Dolls. She appears in the Orange Islands series of the anime, where she is known as Prima in the english version. She is a villain in the manga, who attempts to take over the world with the other Elite Four members. She later allies with Red and Blue to save her home.
  • Bruno (シバ?, Shiba in original Japanese language versions) is an expert on Fighting-types, and a friend and training partner of Brawly. He contantly trains his own body along with his Pokémon, and he wishes to fight the best trainers in the world, which is why he is part of the group. He regularly trains on the Sevii Islands and utilizes the spa for his Pokémon. He appears in the first episode of the anime as a combatant on television, and he later meets Ash when he seeks out Bruno to learn of his "secret" to become a great trainer. Bruno is an unwilling villain in Pokémon Adventures, where he is forced by Agatha to fight for her. He later forms the Johto Elite Four with Will, Karen, and Koga. Bruno attaches his Poké Balls to the ends of a set of nunchaku, and unleashes his Pokémon at high speeds to give him an advantage.
  • Agatha (キクコ?, Kikuko in original Japanese language versions) is an elderly woman who specializes in ghost and poison type Pokémon. She appears in the anime as a temporary leader for the Viridian City Gym, where she defeats Ash in a battle. She is the main antagonist of Pokémon Adventures Yellow. She attempts to destroy most of humanity from their base on Cerise Island. She control s Bruno against his will by utilizing the mind-controlling powers of her ghost Pokémon, and she is a former rival of Professor Oak, though their relationship eventually grew very bitter.
  • Lance (ワタル?, Wataru in original Japanese language versions), known as one of the best Pokémon trainers in their world, specializes in dragon Pokémon. He is Claire's cousin, having previously trained with her in Blackthorn City. He helps the protagonist in the second generation games in the fight against Team Rocket. He appears in the anime, where he helps Ash's group defeat Team Rocket, catching a red Gyarados that is part of their experiments, and later helps to stop the battle between Groudon and Kyogre. He is an antagonist in the manga, who wishes to destroy humanity due to all of the pollution and their hurting of Pokémon. He later becomes an ally of Silver, who he sends on various missions.

Johto members

  • Will (イツキ?, Itsuki in original Japanese language versions) is a Psychic-type specialist, who wears a formal clothes and a mask. His manga incarnation is kidnapped by the Mask of Ice as a child and raised to be his servant. He is initially one of the leaders of Neo Team Rocket, but he eventually goes on to form the new Elite Four with Karen, Koga, and Bruno.
  • Koga (キョウ?, Kyō in original Japanese language versions) is a Poison-type trainer, who also runs a training ground for ninja arts in the Fuchsia City gym. He later joins the Elite Four, and leaves the gym to his daughter. He is battled by Ash for his badge in the anime, and the gym is full of trap doors, booby-traps, invisible walls, and other such hidden items. He is a former Team Rocket executive in the manga, who goes on to form the new Elite Four with Bruno, Karen, and Will.
  • Karen (カリン?, Karin in original Japanese language versions) is a of Dark-type specialist, who dresses in a short-skirted black dress with matching high heels. She is a forced serveant of Mask of Ice in the manga, who is part of Team Rocket until she joins with the others to form the new Elite Four.

Hoenn members

  • Sidney (カゲツ?, Kagetsu in origi Japanese language versions) Dark-type specialist, who believes that the dark-side is beautiful, and that "might is right." He is always upbeat, and congratulates those who defeat him,
  • Phoebe (フヨウ?, Fuyō in original Japanese language versions) is a Ghost-type specialist, who has grandparents on Mt. Pyre. She takes control of Regice, together with Glacia, in the manga.
  • Glacia (プリム Purimu?, Pulim in original Japanese language versions) Ice-types specialist, who comes to Hoenn while looking for a warmer climate.
  • Drake (ゲンジ Genji?, Genji in original Japanese language versions) Dragon-type specialist. He battles Ash in the anime, and he wins overwhelmingly due to Ash's overconfidence.
  • Steven Stone (ツワブキ　ダイゴ Tsuwabuki Daigo?, Daigo Tsuwabuki in original Japanese language versions) is the champion of the Hoenn Elite Four, and the son of Mr. Stone of the Devon Corporation. He has a passion for rare stones, and he constantly travels in search of them. He is replaced by Wallace in Emerald, going on to become a regular trainer.
  • Wallace (ミクリ?, Mikuri in original Japanese language versions) is Water-type specialist, who is the Sootopolis City gym leader until he takes the position of champion from Steven. He is replaced by his mentor, Juan. He is the guardian of the Cave of Origin, where deceased Pokémon are resurrected. He takes Ruby under his wing in the manga. He is a former champion, who decides to renounce his title and become a gym leader to follow in Juan's footsteps.

Sinnoh members

  • Aaron (リョウ?, Ryō in original Japanese language versions) is uses Bug Pokémon, calling them beautiful and perfect. He appears in the anime preparing for a championship battle against Cynthia. He meet Ash, who tells him about his experience with Cynthia, and Aaron tells Ash about how he abandoned his Wurmple during his youth. He does his best to train and understand Bug-types out of regret for his mistake. He is later shown to have lost his match.
  • Bertha (キクノ?, Kikuno in original Japanese language versions) is a elderly Ground-type specialist. She appears in the anime along with Cynthia.
  • Flint (オーバ Ōba?, Oba in original Japanese language versions) is a Fire-type specialist, who meets the protagonist in Sunyshore City. He is a friend of Volkner and he has a younger brother named Buck.
  • Lucian (ゴヨウ?, Goyō in original Japanese language versions) is a Psychic-type trainer, who is an avid reader. He battles with Dawn in the anime, and he is shown on television battling Cynthia.
  • Cynthia (シロナ?, Shirona in original Japanese language versions) is the Sinnoh league champion, who uses mostly female Pokémon. She is very interested in mythology and history, and spends her time researching and exploring various sites associated with Legendary Pokémon of the Sinnoh region. She helps the protagonist fight against Team Galactic, and she assist once Girantina appears and takes Cyrus into the Distortion World. She appears in the anime, where she meets Ash and defeats his rival, Paul, with ease. She also helps the group fight against Team Galactic. She is known for her striking appearance (unique hair bands, black clothing and her knee length blonde hair).

Battle Frontier Frontier Brains

The Frontier Brains are a fictional group of powerful Pokémon trainers from the Battle Frontier that appears in Pokémon Emerald and Pokémon Platinum. Each Brain resides at a Frontier facility and has his or her own title. After defeating a Frontier Brain, the trainer will receive a Silver Symbol (1st time) or Gold Symbol (2nd time). In Platinum, the trainer will receive a Silver Medal (1st time) or Colored Medal (2nd time).

In the anime, Ash Ketchum travels the land of Kanto after his journey in Hoenn, defeating the Frontier Brains. Instead of being on the Battle Frontier island, the facilities are in cities in Kanto.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, a mysterious boy called Emerald, who has a connection with Latias and Latios, comes to the Battle Frontier island to defeat the Frontier Brains. Todd, a character from the anime and the Pokémon Snap games, watches Emerald go through the frontier.

Hoenn

  • The Factory Head Noland (ファクトリーヘッド ダツラ Fakutorī Heddo Datsura?, Factory Head Datsura in original Japanese language versions) resides in the Battle Factory in Hoenn. He hands out the Knowledge Symbol. In the Pokémon Adventures manga, he is the first to battle with Emerald.
  • The Arena Tycoon Greta (アリーナキャプテン コゴミ Arīna Kyaputen Kogomi?, Arena Captain Kogomi in original Japanese language versions) resides in the Battle Arena. She hands out the Guts Symbol.
  • The Dome Ace Tucker (ドームスーパースター ヒース Dōmu Sūpāsutā Hīsu?, Dome Superstar Heath in original Japanese language versions) resides in the Battle Dome. Tucker prefaces battles with narcissistic comments, and enjoys the sound of a crowd chanting his name. He uses Pokémon that are one of a kind, for example, the final evolutions of starter Pokémon. He turns over the Tactics Symbol.
  • The Pike Queen Lucy (チューブクイーン アザミ Chūbu Kuīn Azami?, Tube Queen Azami in original Japanese language versions) resides in the Battle Pike. Lucy prefers to use serpent-like Pokémon. She is very tall, quiet and pale, with knee length black hair and sharp looking eyes. Never saying much, defeated or otherwise, she does state that it took a great deal of work to get to her level of skill. Instead of a series of battles like the other facilities, Lucy's Pike consists of rooms that randomly have either a double battle, a wild Pokémon, a healing station, a trainer battle, or a random conversation. She hands over the Luck Symbol. In the Pokémon Adventures manga, she is the second to battle with Emerald.
  • The Palace Maven Spenser (パレスガーディアン ウコン Paresu Gādian Ukon?, Palace Guardian Ukon in original Japanese language versions) resides in the Battle Palace. Because of his Unown tattoo and his Kyogre symbol staff, many fans wonder what his connection to these Pokémon are. Spenser hands out the Spirits Symbol.
  • The Pyramid King Brandon (ピラミッドキング ジンダイ Piramiddo Kingu Jindai?, Pyramid King Jindai in original Japanese language versions) resides in the Battle Pyramid. He uses trios of Legendary Pokémon. Brandon hands out the Bravery Symbol.
  • The Salon Maiden Anabel (タワータイクーン リラ Tawā Taikūn Rira?, Tower Tycoon Lilla in original Japanese language versions) resides in the Battle Tower. She uses a variety of Pokémon. In the manga, she is the leader of the Frontier Brains, and her Battle Tower is considered "special". She gives the Ability Symbol.

Sinnoh

  • Factory Head Thorton (ファクトリーヘッド ネジキ Fakutorī Heddo Nejiki?, Factory Head Nejiki in original Japanese language versions) resides in the Battle Factory in Sinnoh. He hands out the Factory Medal.
  • Hall Matron Argenta (ステージマドンナ ケイト ?, Stage Madonna Kate in original Japanese language versions) resides in the Battle Stage. She hands out the Stage Medal.
  • Arcade Star Dahlia (ルーレットゴーデス ダリア?, Roulette Goddess Dahlia in original Japanese language versions) resides in the Battle Arcade. She hands out the Roulette Medal. Her facility uses random events to challenge Trainers with unexpected goals.
  • Castle Valet Darach (キャッスルバトラー?, Castle Butler Kokuran in original Japanese language versions) resides in the Battle Castle. He fights in place of the princess of the Battle Castle, Lady Caitlin (コクラン?, Cattleya), who presides over the battle. He hands out the Castle Medal.
  • Tower Tycoon Palmer (タワータイクーン クロツグ Tawā Taikūn Kurotsugu?, Tower Tycoon Kurotsugu in original Japanese language versions) resides in the Battle Tower. He first appears in Diamond and Pearl where he is not a Frontier Brain, but simply the leader of the Battle Tower (as the Battle Frontier does not exist in those games). Palmer is also the father of the player's rival. He hands out the Tower Medal.

Other recurring characters

Games

  • Pokémon Fan Club — The Pokémon Fan Club is a Pokémon lover association found throughout different regions. The chairman of the Kanto club loves Rapidash and Fearow, and he will easily talk about them at length. The Hoenn chairman travels all across the nation with his Fearow. The Sinnoh chairman is alone in his club due to his constant bragging.
  • Mr. Fuji (Elderly Fuji?) — Mr. Fuji is a kind old man who lives in Lavender Town, Kanto in the first generation games. He is the founder of the Cinnabar Island laboratory and a former friend of Blaine. He owns a Poké Flute and wishes for the happiness of all Pokémon. He becomes enraged after Team Rocket kills a Marowak, and he cares for the orphaned Cubone.
  • Eusine (Minaki?), called Eugene in Pokémon Chronicles — Eusine is a self-declared Legendary Pokémon expert who appears in Pokémon Crystal. He searches for Suicune for a decade, and wishes to see it greatly.
  • Todd Snap (Tōru) — Todd is a Pokémon photographer who takes pictures of Pokémon in their natural habitat. He is the main character of Pokémon Snap, and he appears in the anime, where he is called "Snap" in the episodes aired in the United States.Voiced by: Yamaguchi Kappei (Japanese), Jimmy Zoppi (English)
  • Scott (Enishida) — The founder of the Battle Frontier (and retired Pokémon League Champion, in Pokémon Emerald). He is voiced by Frank Frankson as John Campbell then Bill Rogers (voice actor).
  • Gabby and Ty — Gabby and Ty are a reporter/cameraman team, who interview the third generation protagonist, by way of a Pokémon battle, on multiple occasions.
  • Five trainers can join the main character during different events in the fourth generation games. They are made up of Cheryl (Momi?), who is scared of Team Galactic, Riley (Gen?), Mira (Miru?), who wishes to be like the protagonist, Buck (Baku?), the younger brother of a Elite Four member, and Marley (Mai?). All five of these characters can be met later in the game at the battle tower.

PC developers

  • Bill (Masaki Sonezaki) — The inventor of the PC storage system in Kanto/Johto. In the games, he manages to turn himself into a human-Pokémon hybrid by accident. (This amazes the player's Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition.) His favourite Pokémon are Eevee and its evolutions. According to FireRed and LeafGreen, Bill seems to be allergic to dairy products, and his first Pokémon was an Abra. In the anime, Bill was presented with green hair, but all other reincarnations of him included brown hair.
  • Celio — a Pokémon storage system programmer and good friend of Bill who lives in the Sevii Islands. Celio runs the Pokémon Net Center on Knot Island in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. He needs the player's help to finish the incomplete Pokémon Network machine. This machine is capable of transferring Pokémon between Kanto and Hoenn. To assist with this quest, Celio will give the Rainbow Pass and upgrade the Town Map so it shows the locations of the final four Sevii Islands.
  • Lanette — The inventor of Hoenn's storage system in the Pokémon games. It is implied in-game that she is close friends with Bill. The player can read an E-mail on Lanette's laptop from Bill complimenting her success with the Hoenn PC system. Her house is littered with books and she rewards visiting players with a doll, asking them not to tell anyone. In the Pokémon Special manga she, along with her sister, went to Kanto to upgrade its Pokémon storage system, and make it possible to exchange Pokémon with Hoenn.
  • Brigette — The older sister of Lanette and the host of Pokémon Box: Ruby & Sapphire. She upgraded the Pokémon storage system with the ability to hold 1500 Pokémon, and the ability to select and move multiple Pokémon at once. She's also generous, and will give away Pokémon eggs containing special Pokémon if certain conditions are met. In the Pokémon Special manga she, along with her sister, went to Kanto to upgrade its Pokémon storage system, and make it possible to exchange Pokémon with Hoenn.
  • Bebe — The inventor and manager of the PC storage system in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. She who developed Sinnoh's Pokémon storage system based on the previous designs of Bill and Lanette. Her house, which is next to the Pokémon Center in Hearthome, is not quite as cluttered as Lanette's. Bebe is good friends with Hayley, who owns a ranch in which Pokémon can be stored, and they still keep in contact with each other. After the player obtains the National Dex, she will give them a level 5 Eevee. In Pokémon Platinum, the Eevee is available right away at level 20, without the need of the National Dex.

Pokémon Professors

The Pokémon Professors give new Pokémon trainers a starting Pokémon appropriate to their region, and entrust them with a task (be it completing a Pokédex, delivering an object, or otherwise offering encouragement). They are also leading researchers of Pokémon-related topics, and mentor Pokémon trainers in a general way. It's interesting to note that almost all Pokémon Professors have the name of some sort of woody plant: Oak, Ivy, Elm, Birch, and Rowan, with the exception of professor Hastings.

  • Professor Samuel Oak (Yukinari Ōkido-Hakase) — A Pokémon researcher and the grandfather of Gary Oak/Blue/the rival in Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, and LeafGreen. He is often considered the leading Pokémon expert, often giving lectures to Pokémon academies and hosting a radio show in Goldenrod City. Alongside his research, he is also authorized by the Pokémon League to give new Pokémon trainers one of the three Kanto starter Pokémon: Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander. In the anime, he gives Ash his Pikachu, after Ash arrives too late to receive one of the usual three starter Pokémon. In Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition, he simply gives the player a Pikachu after your rival takes the Eevee that Oak was going to give you. He is a master Pokémon poet. All Pokémon he "baby-sits" are loyal to him, and he had a Charmeleon as a young boy. In Pokémon 4Ever, it is shown that he traveled forward in time to the future when he was a boy, and Ash became friends with him. When Ash tells Professor Oak about him, he replies that he is sure that "Sammy" will always be his friend, even though Misty later realizes that Ash never told him his name. You then see the current Professor Oak looking through a book of old drawings he made as a kid.
  • Professor Felina Ivy (Uchidō-Hakase) — A Pokémon researcher. She is the leading researcher in the Orange Islands. In the anime, she gives Ash the GS Ball to deliver to Kurt, which eventually leads him to the Johto region. Brock ends up staying with her during the Orange Islands saga of the anime, but parts ways with her after that saga, on unexplained painful or unpleasant terms.
  • Professor Elm (Utsugi-Hakase) — An absentminded Pokémon researcher, and former student of Professor Oak. In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, he is authorized by the Pokémon League to give new Pokémon trainers one of the three Johto starter Pokémon: Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile. He is also credited as discovering that Pikachu is an evolved Pokémon. In the Pokémon anime, Jessie, James and Meowth temporarily steal a Totodile from him, (in reality he tells them to take it, thinking they are Nurse Joy). His 'absent minded professor' stereotype is even more pronounced as he often forgets to visit his family and his wife worries that he may not remember to eat.
  • Professor Birch (Odamaki-Hakase) — A Pokémon researcher, known for his fieldwork. In Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald, he is authorized by the Pokémon League to give new Pokémon trainers one of the three Hoenn starter Pokémon: Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip. In the anime, he gives May her Torchic.
  • Professor Rowan (Nanakamado-Hakase) — The Pokémon Professor in the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl games, having returned to Sinnoh after four years of traveling abroad. He is authorized to give trainers one of three Sinnoh starter Pokémon, Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup. In the anime, he gives Dawn her Piplup.
  • Professor Hastings — The Pokémon Professor in Pokémon Ranger. He invented the capture styler.

Recurring "clones"

These characters are actually a group of women with identical appearances (although Brock demonstrates the ability to tell them apart). They don't individually recur, but they do appear in each town in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh regions and the Orange Islands, an identical-looking and -sounding woman with the same name filling the same role. Their identical appearance may be a reference to or parody of the identical sprites used in the video games, a common practice in video game RPGs.

  • Nurse Joy (Joi) — A family of Pokémon nurses in the anime, all named Joy, who operate the various Pokémon Centers in the world of Pokémon. Because of their identical appearance, it is often difficult to tell one Nurse Joy from another. The Japanese name, joi, means "female doctor". They often have Chansey nurses. Some can be singled out from the others due to trademark items but there are very few. In Pokémon Yellow, as well as Diamond & Pearl, Nurses resembling Nurse Joy work in the Pokémon Centers. Their English voice actresses are Megan Hollingshead (season 1-6), Bella Hudson (Seasons 7-8), and Michele Knotz (Season 9+10). The only difference between all the Nurse Joys is that each Nurse Joy has a different color for the Red Cross on their hats.
  • Officer Jenny (Junsaa) — A family of police officers who are all police officers in the Pokémon anime, all named Jenny, who maintain law and order in the Pokémon world, often opposing members of Team Rocket. The Japanese name, junsaa, means "police officer". Officer Jennies are often accompanied by Growlithe or a particular Pokémon that is of importance in a town or a personal preference to that Jenny, such as a Wobbuffet or Spinarak. There are also many with trademark items to differentiate some, but are just as few as the Joys. The only differences are the symbols on their hats and their uniforms (which are different depending on their region.) They make an appearance in Yellow, replacing the male police officer, and later to give the player a Squirtle. They are voiced by Chinami Nishimura (Japanese), and in English by Megan Hollingshead (Seasons 1-6), Jamie Davyous Owens (Season 7-8), Diane Stillwell (MoMP) Emily Williams in late Season 9 & Season 10+, Maya Rosewood played her in a Season 9 episode, and Jamie Peacock voiced her in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon. An Officer Jenny trains a rookie detective Marble whose voice actresses are that of Meghan McCracken (English) and Chinami Nishimura (Japanese).

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