List of Pokémon anime characters

This article is about the characters in the anime TV series. For the characters in the whole franchise, see List of Pokémon characters. For the characters in the manga series, see List of Pokémon Adventures characters. For the creatures known as "Pokémon", see List of Pokémon.

Pokémon, known in Japan as Pocket Monsters (ポケットモンスター, Poketto Monsutā), is a Japanese anime television series based on the Pokémon video game series published by Nintendo. It began broadcasting on TV Tokyo on April 1, 1997, in association with MediaNet, formerly TV Tokyo MediaNet and Softx, and Shopro, which stands for Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd., formerly Shogakukan Productions Co., Ltd. The series follows main protagonist Ash Ketchum for most of its run. He is a young boy from Pallet Town who strives to become a Pokémon Master; as part of this goal, he often seeks to become Pokémon Champion, the strongest Pokémon Trainer in a region. His journey takes him through various regions, continent-like landmasses that are part of the larger world, and leads him to meet many other characters, who often appear as main characters who accompany him on his travels or as recurring characters who appear throughout the series. He is succeeded as main character by Liko and Roy, who accompany the Rising Volt Tacklers, a travelling band of explorers, on their travels across the world.

In the world of Pokémon, Pokémon are animal-like creatures with special, elemental attributes known as Types which can be caught using devices called Poke Balls. Humans who use Pokémon are known as Pokémon Trainers, who befriend and use them for various purposes, including battling other Trainers and as part of everyday life. One goal is the Gym Challenge, in which a Pokémon Trainer challenges Gyms headed by Gym Leaders in order to defeat them and obtain a Badge, with eight being needed to register to participate in a Pokémon League Tournament. The winner often moves on to battle either region's Pokémon Champion, who is its strongest Pokémon Trainer, or its Elite Four, a group of four strong Trainers who must be defeated before the Pokémon Champion can be challenged.

Other avenues for Trainers include Contests, events similar to beauty pageants in which Trainers, known as Pokémon Coordinators, compete to gain Ribbons. Those who earn enough Ribbons advance to a Grand Festival, which determines the Top Coordinator. There are also numerous antagonistic organizations that act as villains in the series, most prominently Team Rocket and the trio of Jessie, James, and Meowth, who are recurring antagonists for most of the show's run.

Protagonists

Ash Ketchum (サトシ, Satoshi)

Voiced by: Rica Matsumoto; Hana Takeda (young, JN001) (Japanese); Veronica Taylor (4Kids); Sarah Natochenny (TPCI) (English)

The main protagonist of the Pokémon anime for the first twenty-five seasons. A ten-year-old Pokémon Trainer from Pallet Town, he travels throughout the regions of the world with various traveling companions while pursuing his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master. This often leads him to participate in the Pokémon League, a competition of the strongest Trainers in the region he is currently in. Although his attempts are usually unsuccessful, he eventually becomes the Champion of the Alola Region and later the world's strongest Pokémon Trainer and new World Champion, known as the Monarch.

Misty (カスミ, Kasumi)

Voiced by: Mayumi Iizuka (Japanese); Rachael Lillis (4Kids), Michele Knotz (TPCI) (English)

A ten-year-old Water-type Pokémon Trainer and one of Ash's travelling companions, who first appeared in the original series. She was one of the four Gym Leaders of Cerulean City along with her three older sisters, and after the original series became the sole Gym Leader of Cerulean City Gym. After her departure from the series, Misty reappeared in Advanced Generation, Sun & Moon, and Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series.

Brock (タケシ, Takeshi)

Voiced by: Yūji Ueda (Japanese); Eric Stuart (4Kids), Bill Rogers (TPCI) (English)

The former Pewter City Gym Leader and a ladies' man. He is introduced as aspiring to be the world's best Pokémon Breeder, but in later series instead aspires to be a Pokémon Doctor. A running gag in the series has Brock fall in love with girls he meets, only to be pulled away by the ear by Misty or Max or hit with his Croagunk's Poison Jab. Brock stayed on the series for several seasons, eventually leaving at the end of the Diamond and Pearl series. Brock had guest appearances in Sun & Moon and Journeys.

Tracey Sketchit (ケンジ, Kenji)

Voiced by: Tomokazu Seki (Japanese); Ted Lewis (4Kids, TPCI (Current)), Craig Blair (TPCI, season 9) (English)

One of Ash's traveling companions in the Orange Islands. He is a Pokémon Watcher, someone who studies Pokémon in the field, similar to bird watchers. He later fulfills his dream of becoming an assistant to Professor Oak after the end of the Orange Islands.

May and Max (ハルカ and マサト, Haruka and Masato)

May: Voiced by: Kaori Suzuki (Japanese); Veronica Taylor (4Kids), Michele Knotz (TPCI) (English)

Max: Voiced by: Fushigi Yamada (Japanese); Amy Birnbaum (4Kids), Kayzie Rogers (TPCI) (English)

May is the ten-year-old daughter of the Petalburg City Gym Leader, Norman, and Max's older sister. She meets Ash and begins traveling with him after obtaining her first Pokémon, Torchic. Initially, she did not like Pokémon, as she only wanted to go on a journey for the adventure and freedom that came with traveling with a Pokémon. However, her encounter with Ash and Brock causes her to change her mind and develop a love for Pokémon over time. She takes interest in Pokémon Contests, entering Contests throughout Hoenn and Kanto. When Ash and Brock decide to travel to Sinnoh, May does not accompany them, instead leaving to compete in Johto. However, in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, she visits Ash, Brock, and Dawn in Sinnoh to participate in the Wallace Cup. May later reappears in Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series.

Max is the seven-year-old son of the Petalburg City Gym Leader, Norman, and May's younger brother, who joins the group of her, Ash, and Brock. He is a budding Pokémon Trainer, but is too young to receive a Pokémon; despite this, he is a bookworm and knowledgeable about Pokémon. After he and May leave Ash and Brock at the end of Advanced Generation, he returns to Hoenn to help take care of the Petalburg Gym. He also makes cameos in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl and Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series.

Dawn (ヒカリ, Hikari)

Voiced by: Megumi Toyoguchi (Japanese); Emily Bauer (English)

A ten-year-old Pokémon Coordinator from Twinleaf Town who travels with Ash and Brock in Sinnoh. Following in her mother's footsteps as a Pokémon Coordinator, she chooses Piplup and sets out with the goal of becoming Top Coordinator. She later reappeared in Pokémon the Series: Black & White, where she met up with Ash and his Unova companions to compete at the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup, and in Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series.

Iris (アイリス, Airisu, Iris)

Voiced by: Aoi Yūki (Japanese); Eileen Stevens(Season 14-Season 24), Anairis Quiñones (Current) (English)

One of Ash's companions in Black and White series, who hails from a village where Dragon-type Pokémon are a major focus. She notably travels with an Axew, which is now a Haxorus. She reappears in Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series, where she is revealed to have become the new Champion of the Unova Region. She battles Ash and later Cynthia in the Masters Eight Tournament in the World Coronation Series, but loses both matches.

Cilan (デント, Dento, Dent)

Voiced by: Mamoru Miyano (Japanese); Jason Griffith (English)

A Pokémon Connoisseur who can determine the compatibility between Pokémon and their Trainers. In the Black and White series, he is one of the Gym Leaders of the Striaton City Gym along with his brothers Chili and Cress, with the Grass-type Pokémon Pansage as his partner. However, he leaves his post to join Ash and Iris on their journey, acting as a mentor to them. He has several hobbies seen throughout the series, including fishing, cinema, and subway trains. He reappears in Pokémon the Series: XYZ, where he met Clemont and Bonnie some time after Ash left Kalos, and Pokémon: To be a Pokémon Master, where he, Ash, and Misty help save Brock from a Hatterene, after which he returned to Unova.

Serena (セレナ, Serena)

Voiced by: Mayuki Makiguchi (Japanese); Haven Burton-Paschall (English)

A ten-year-old Pokémon Performer from Vaniville Town and one of Ash's travelling companions in Pokémon the Series: XY. She met Ash when they attended Professor Oak's Pokémon Summer Camp program and Ash helped her back on her feet after she hurt her leg. After seeing him on TV some time later, she decides to join him on his journey, as she has a crush on him. She participates in Pokémon Showcases in order to become the "Kalos Queen," an honorary title for the best Pokémon Performer. At the end of the series, she gives Ash a kiss before leaving for Hoenn to participate in its Pokémon Contests. She returned in Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series, where she encouraged Chloe to perform at the Lilycove City Pokémon Contest.

Clemont and Bonnie (シトロン and ユリーカ, Shitoron and Yurīka, Citron and Eureka)

Clemont: Voiced by: Yūki Kaji (Japanese); Michael Liscio Jr. (English)

Bonnie: Voiced by: Mariya Ise (EP803-887, 903–942), Mika Kanai (EP888-902) (Japanese); Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld (English)

Clemont is an Electric-type Gym Leader from Lumiose City. He is a young inventor and carries with him a backpack that contains various gadgets, most of which explode. As a child, he attended an academy where he studied Electric-type Pokémon, graduating after creating the Clemontic Shower, an electric shower booth that allowed Electric-type Pokémon to absorb electricity freely. He also created Clembot to function as a substitute Gym Leader if he was unavailable or if he wanted to work on his inventions. He travels with Ash during the XY series to become a better Gym Leader, which culminates when Ash challenges and successfully defeats Clemont at the Lumiose Gym, acquiring his fifth badge in Kalos.

Bonnie is Clemont's younger sister, who, due to her young age, cannot have a Pokémon yet. Because of this, she has Clemont catch a Dedenne for her, which acts as her partner throughout the series. She later befriends one of Zygarde's cores, whom she nicknames Squishy and bonds with. A running gag involves her attempts to get other women to marry Clemont, though he often drags her away before she can do so. They return in Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series, where they prepare Ash for his upcoming match against Drasna of the Kalos Elite Four.

Lana (スイレン, Suiren)

Voiced by: Hitomi Kikuchi (Japanese); Rosie Reyes (English)

One of the students at the Pokémon School of Melemele Island, who befriends Ash in the Sun and Moon series. She is a master of fishing and lives at a seaside house with her parents and younger sisters. She loves Water-type Pokémon and has a caring relationship with her Popplio, who she rescued from Team Skull Grunts and later evolves into a Brionne and its final evolution, Primarina, and an Eevee who she nicknames Sandy (ナギサ, Nagisa, lit. 'beach' or 'shore'). She later finds a Sparkling Stone during a treasure hunt on Akala Island, which is made into a Z-Ring for her, and receives a Waterium Z from a Totem Wishiwashi after she wins a battle against it.

Kiawe (カキ, Kaki)

Voiced by: Kaito Ishikawa (Japanese); Marc Swint (English)

One of the students at the Pokémon School of Melemele Island, who befriends Ash in the Sun and Moon series. Kiawe is the oldest and most experienced of the students, being the first to obtain a Z-Ring, which allows him to use Z-Moves. He runs a dairy farm on Akala Island along with his parents and specializes in Fire-type Pokémon due to being inspired by his late grandfather's words.

Lillie (リーリエ, Rīrie, Lillie)

Voiced by: Kei Shindō (Japanese); Laurie Hymes (English)

One of the students at the Pokémon School of Melemele Island and Gladion's younger sister, who befriends Ash in the Sun and Moon series. Hailing from a rich family, she loves to study and usually helps the other students with their research, but has an inherent fear of touching Pokémon due to an incident involving Nihilego in her youth. By the end of the series, she overcomes her fear and departs to travel the world in search of her missing father, Mohn. She later reunites with him in Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series before returning home to Alola.

Sophocles (マーマネ, Māmane)

Voiced by: Fumiko Takekuma (Japanese); Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld (English)

One of the students at the Pokémon School of Melemele Island, who befriends Ash in the Sun and Moon series and specializes in Electric-type Pokémon. He dreams of one day becoming an astronaut and is skilled with technology, having a laboratory constructed by his father which he uses for research. He once had scotophobia, a fear of dark places, but overcomes this fear. After winning a Vikavolt race, he obtains a Z-Ring from Hapu. He made guest appearances in Pokémon Journeys, welcoming Ash back to Alola, visiting Mossdeep City to help guide the Talonflame 2 asteroid explorer back to Earth, and welcoming Lillie's family back to Alola.

Mallow (マオ, Mao)

Voiced by: Reina Ueda (Japanese); Rebecca Soler (Sun & Moon); Emily Cramer (Journeys) (English)

One of the students at the Pokémon School of Melemele Island, who befriends Ash in the Sun and Moon series. She is a dedicated chef who works at her family's restaurant, Aina Kitchen, and specializes in Grass-type Pokémon, having a Bounsweet given to her by her late mother which later evolves into a Steenee and into its final evolution, Tsareena. After helping a longtime family friend to her father and herself and receiving a Grassium Z from Tapu Koko, she later obtains a Z-Ring from Oranguru.

Goh (ゴウ, Gō)

Voiced by: Daiki Yamashita; Kei Shindō (young, JN001) (Japanese); Zeno Robinson (English)

A ten-year-old Pokémon Trainer who meets Ash in Pokémon Journeys: The Series and travels with Ash throughout the world. His dream is to catch every Pokémon to eventually catch the Mythical Pokémon Mew, who he saw as a child, and later joins Project Mew, an organization dedicated to researching and finding Mew. After Project Mew is finished, Goh parts ways with Ash to travel across Kanto.

Liko (リコ, Liko)

Voiced by: Minori Suzuki (Japanese); Alejandra Reynoso (English)

The female protagonist of Pokemon Horizons: The Series. She is a Pokémon Trainer from Cabo Poco in the Paldea region who owns a mysterious pendant given to her by her grandmother, Diana, which is the Legendary Pokémon Terapagos in a dormant state. After she is targeted by the Explorers, an organization who seeks to obtain her pendant, she joins the Rising Volt Tacklers, a group of travelling explorers, to travel the Pokémon world.

Roy (ロイ, Roy)

Voiced by: Yuka Terasaki (Japanese); Anjali Kunapaneni (English)

The male protagonist of Pokemon Horizons: The Series. He is a Pokémon Trainer from the Kanto region who joins the Rising Volt Tacklers after encountering a mysterious Shiny Rayquaza. His dream is to become a great adventurer like the ones his grandfather told him about when he was a child, even more so after he discovers a connection between the Shiny Rayquaza and Liko's pendant.

Rising Volt Tacklers

The Rising Volt Tacklers (ライジングボルテッカーズ, Rising Volteccers) are a group of adventurers who appear in Pokemon Horizons: The Series. Led by Friede, they travel the world on their airship, the Brave Olivine (ブレイブアサギ号, Brave Asagi), to uncover its secrets and mysteries.

• Friede (フリード, Furīdo, Freed)

Voiced by: Taku Yashiro (Japanese); Crispin Freeman (English)

The commander of the Rising Volt Tacklers and a Pokémon Professor, whose partner Pokémon are a Pikachu nicknamed Captain Pikachu, who captains the Brave Olivine, and a Charizard. In the past, he worked as a Pokémon Researcher, but lost interest and spent his time hanging out on Ludlow's boat. After meeting Liko's mother, Lucca, she showed him a Pikachu that wanted to soar high in the skies, reigniting his researcher skills and passion. Because of this interest, he formed the Rising Volt Tacklers alongside Ludlow and Orla.

• Orla (オリオ, Orio, Orio)

Voiced by: Ayane Sakura (Japanese); Mara Junot (English)

The Rising Volt Tacklers' engineer and a machine enthusiast, whose partner Pokémon are a Metagross and an Elekid. She was childhood friends with Friede, as they grew up together in Kanto before she moved away to Hoenn. She worked on the docks in Slateport City until she met Ludlow and reunited with Friede, who asked her to use her mechanical skills to convert Ludlow's fishing boat into an airship, the Brave Olivine.

• Mollie (モリー, Morī)

Voiced by: Kei Shindō (Japanese); Erica Mendez (English)

The Rising Volt Tacklers' healing specialist, whose partner Pokémon is a Chansey. She comes from a family of doctors and initially pursued this career when she was younger. However, rather than working in a Pokémon Center, she decided to join the Rising Volt Tacklers to help the Pokémon she came across.

• Murdock (マードック, Mādokku)

Voiced by: Kenta Miyake (Japanese); Major Attaway (English)

The Rising Volt Tacklers' chef, who is Dot's uncle and Franka's brother. His partner Pokémon are a Rockruff and an Alcremie. Murdock used to work as a patisserie chef selling strawberry-flavored cakes alongside his friend and coworker, Mitchell, who made matcha-flavored cakes. When Murdock's Milcery evolved into Alcremie and helped to improve his skills, a rift grew between them which ended their partnership. However, Murdock reconciles with Mitchell after reuniting with him.

• Ludlow (ランドウ, Randō, Landau)

Voiced by: Ikkyū Juku (Japanese); Larry Kenney (English)

The Rising Volt Tacklers' fisherman, whose partner Pokémon are a Quagsire and Sharpedo. He was a mentor of Friede, who hung out with Ludlow on his fishing boat. After Friede met a Pikachu, which became Captain Pikachu, Ludlow lent his boat to Friede so it could be rebuilt as an airship, the Brave Olivine. He also has a superhero alter ego, Mighty G.

• Dot (ドット, Dotto)

Voiced by: Yoshino Aoyama (Japanese); Faye Mata (English)

An online streamer who is Murdock's niece and Franka's daughter. As a streamer, she goes by the alias Nidothing (ぐるみん, Gurumin) and provides advice to beginner Trainers. Dot spends most of her time in her quarters making videos, though she befriends Liko and Roy, eventually revealing her identity as Nidothing to Liko. Her partner Pokémon are a Quaxwell and Tinkatink.

Rivals

• Gary Oak (オーキド・シゲル, Ōkido Shigeru, Shigeru Ōkido)

Voiced by: Yuko Kobayashi (Japanese); James Carter Cathcart (Season 1-25, ending in "In the Palm of our Hands!"), (English)

A ten-year-old Pokémon Trainer and Ash's childhood rival, who hails from Pallet Town and is the grandson of Professor Oak. Like Ash, Gary collects Gym Badges and competes in Pokémon League Tournaments in Kanto and Johto. At first, Gary is arrogant, but after losing to a more powerful opponent in the Indigo League, Gary experiences a change of heart. After losing to Ash in the Johto League, Gary decides to pursue a career in Pokémon Research, ending his rivalry with Ash. After Ash defeats the Battle Frontier and comes back to Pallet Town, Gary and Ash have a battle between Gary's Electivire and Ash's Pikachu. Electivire easily beats Pikachu, which inspires Ash to travel to Sinnoh. He also appears in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, where he works for Professor Rowan, and returns in Journeys, where he is traveling around the world to research Pokémon and takes part in Project Mew, an organization attempting to locate the Mythical Pokémon Mew.

• Ritchie (ヒロシ, Hiroshi)

Voiced by: Minami Takayama (Japanese); Tara Sands (English)

A traveling Pokémon Trainer from the Kanto region who first appears during the Indigo League, where he befriends Ash. Ritchie defeats Ash, but loses his next match, after which he and Ash part ways, but pledge an oath to become Pokémon Masters. Ritchie also appears in Pokémon: Master Quest and as a protagonist in Pokémon Chronicles.

• Drew (シュウ, Shū)

Voiced by: Mitsuki Saiga (Japanese); Oliver Wyman (4Kids); Bill Rogers (TPCi) (English)

An experienced Pokémon Coordinator who serves as May's rival. May and Drew continue their rivalry throughout the series, but May eventually manages to defeat Drew at the Indigo League Grand Festival. At the end of Pokémon: Battle Frontier, he heads towards to Johto to compete in more contests along with May and Harley, another coordinator.

• Harley (ハーリー, Hārī, Harley)

Voiced by: Jun'ichi Kanemaru (Japanese); Andrew Rannells (4Kids); Billy Regan (TPCi) (English)

An arrogant Pokémon Coordinator and May's rival. During their first meeting, Harley takes May's comments as insults to his abilities and comes to dislikes her, attempting to sabotage her before her Contests.

• Morrison (マサムネ, Masamune)

Voiced by: Masako Nozawa (Japanese); Sean Schemmel (English)

Ash's rival in the Hoenn region, who likes to challenge others and never gives up in battle. He challenges Ash to various events, such as Pokémon battles and food eating contests. When he appears again, he is an opponent of Ash in Hoenn League; because of his conflicting feelings, he refuses to battle Ash until he encourages him to try his best. Because of this, he is able to battle with all his spirit, losing to Ash only when they are both down to one Pokémon.

• Paul (シンジ, Shinji)

Voiced by: Kiyotaka Furushima (Japanese); Julian Rebolledo (English)

A Pokémon Trainer from Veilstone City in the Sinnoh region, who, like Ash, has traveled across Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh. During the Diamond and Pearl series, he travels through Sinnoh and meets Ash, becoming his rival and coming into conflict with him because of their differing philosophies on Pokémon training; while Ash values the bonds between him and his Pokémon, Paul values their ability to act in battle, believing that forming bonds with them dilutes their potential. This attitude derives from his resentment towards his older brother, Reggie, and desire to surpass him, as he had been an accomplished Trainer until he lost to Pyramid King Brandon, causing him to quit Pokémon training to become a Pokémon Breeder. Though he shows respect for strong Trainers, such as Sinnoh Champion Cynthia, but he does not respect Trainers who he deems weak and sometimes shows rudeness to others in battle. After being defeated by Pyramid King Brandon, Paul is forced to fix his attitude and comes to understand that strength is not everything. He loses his quarter-final battle against Ash in the Sinnoh League. He later reunites with Ash in Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series and helps train his Pokémon for the Masters Eight Tournament, and it is revealed that he has become a Gym Leader and mellowed out his attitude.

• Zoey (ノゾミ, Nozomi)

Voiced by: Risa Hayamizu (Japanese); Emlyn Morinelli McFarland (English)

An experienced Pokémon Coordinator from Snowpoint City and Dawn's rival, who often helps her and gives her advice. Zoey is initially disdainful of those who participate in both Gym battles and contests because she believes that Trainers who divide their efforts do not full-heartedly compete in both disciplines. However, she changes her outlook as she meets Trainers who can successfully manage. She becomes Top Coordinator after defeating Dawn in the final round of the Grand Festival.

• Kenny (ケンゴ, Kengo)

Voiced by: Yūko Mita (Japanese); Rhonda Krempa (Season 10–12), Erica Schroeder (Current) (English)

Dawn's childhood friend and rival, who frequently calls her by her nickname, "Dee Dee" (ピカリ, Pikari), a nickname from their childhood that she dislikes. Kenny competes against Dawn in Pokémon Contests, but fails to advance to the Grand Festival. Kenny eventually challenges Ash to a battle, with the outcome determining who Dawn would travel with. Though he wins the battle, Dawn leaves him a note stating that she wishes to remain travelling with Ash.

• Barry (ジュン, Jun)

Voiced by: Tatsuhisa Suzuki (Japanese); Jamie McGonnigal (English)

Ash's rival in Sinnoh, who is friends with Kenny and the son of Palmer, the Tower Tycoon of Sinnoh's Frontier Brains. He dreams of being the strongest Pokémon Trainer in the world and, despite his skill, is impatient and overconfident and tends to lose his battles against Ash. He is an admirer of Paul and uses the same techniques as him, though he cares for his Pokémon. Barry also battles Paul at the Sinnoh League, but loses the match.

• Nando (ナオシ, Naoshi)

Voiced by: Kazuya Nakai (Japanese); Billy Regan (English)

A Pokémon Trainer and wandering minstrel, who first appears in "Dawn of a New Era!" and plays a golden Mew harp, which tends to attract wild Pokémon. He is conflicted as to whether he should challenge Gyms or become a Pokémon Coordinator, but chooses to pursue both paths after battling Ash and Dawn. By the time of the Sinnoh Grand Festival, he has acquired seven Gym Badges and five Contest Ribbons. In the Grand Festival, he reaches the Top 4, but loses to Zoey. After the Grand Festival, he obtains the badges necessary to compete in the Sinnoh League and is Ash's first opponent, but is defeated.

• Conway (コウヘイ, Kōhei)

Voiced by: Kōzō Mito (Japanese); Billy Regan (English)

A Pokémon Trainer who studies and analyzes Trainers to create a strategy. He first encounters Ash during the Hearthome City Tag Battle Tournament, where he battles alongside Dawn and makes their way to the finals, but is defeated by Ash and Paul. He also appeared in the Sinnoh Summer Academy where he was captain of the Blue team only for his team to lose to Ash and the Red Team. He later battles Ash in the third round of the Sinnoh League, but is defeated.

• Ursula (ウララ, Urara)

Voiced by: Ayako Kawasumi (Japanese); Melissa Schoenberg (English)

A Pokémon Coordinator from the Sinnoh region and Dawn's rival, who enters the Chocovine Contest at the same time as her. During the Sinnoh Grand Festival, she loses to Dawn and is eliminated from the contest before she can advance to the Top 16.

• Trip (シューティー, Shūtī, Shooty)

Voiced by: Akeno Watanabe (Japanese); Jamie McGonnigal (English)

A Pokémon Trainer and photographer who appears in the Black and White series. He is taking the Unova League challenge in order to fulfill his dream of competing in the Champion League and defeating Alder, the Unova Champion. Trip believes in strength when training, but changes his views after repeated defeats.

• Bianca (ベル, Beru, Bel)

Voiced by: Shizuka Itō (Japanese); Erica Schroeder (English)

A Pokémon Trainer who appears in the Black and White series. She encounters Ash and his companions several times throughout the series and he ultimately battles her father, who is overprotective and does not want for her to stay on the road. Though Ash loses, he agrees to let Bianca continue her journey.

• Burgundy (カベルネ, Kaberune, Cabernet)

Voiced by: Ikumi Hayama (Japanese); Suzy Myers (English)

A Pokémon Connoisseur and Cilan's rival. In the past, she lost after challenging Cilan, who told her that her Oshawott was not compatible with her. When Ash, Iris, and Cilan meet up with her, she reveals that she challenged the Striaton Gym and got the Trio Badge, but still feels that she needs to fight Cilan. Cilan defeats her again, but she declares she will fight him again someday and win. She later participates in the Club Battle, Clubsplosion, and Junior Cup tournaments, but loses in their first rounds, and attempts to help a millionaire's daughter find a perfect Pokémon partner, but is rejected due to being a C-Class Connoisseur.

• Georgia (ラングレー, Rangurē, Langley)

Voiced by: Misato Fukuen (Japanese); Brittney Lee Hamilton (English)

A Pokémon Trainer and Iris's rival, who calls herself a Dragon Buster, someone who specializes in defeating Dragon-type Pokémon. Iris challenges her and, though her Excadrill loses to Georgia's Beartic, it allows Iris to make Excadrill feel better about their loss to Drayden several years ago. Georgia ties with Iris in a second battle, as Excadrill learned Focus Blast and gained trust in Iris, and later participates in the Club Battle, Clubsplosion, and Junior Cup tournaments with Ash, Iris and Cilan.

• Stephan (ケニヤン, Keniyan, Kenyan)

Voiced by: Tomohiro Waki (Japanese); Darren Dunstan (English)

A Pokémon Trainer whom Ash meets on the way to Nimbasa City. He participates in the Club Battle and Clubsplosion tournaments with the group, winning the latter with his Sawk, and in the Unova League, where he makes it to the Top 16 but loses to Ash.

• Cameron (コテツ, Kotetsu)

Voiced by: Kōki Uchiyama (Japanese); Rory Max Kaplan (English)

A rival of Ash who debuts after the Junior Cup, which he meant to compete in but did not arrive in time. Cameron temporarily joins the group when he goes to earn his eighth Gym Badge from Marlon in Humilau City and leaves once he obtains it. Cameron returns to compete in the Unova League, where he defeats Bianca and advances to the Top 8 after defeating Ash, but loses to Virgil in the Top 4.

• Virgil (バージル, Bājiru, Virgil)

Voiced by: Yūki Kaji (Japanese); Tom Wayland (English)

A rescue worker who works with his father Jeff and his brother Davey. He saves Ash and his group when they fall while trying to climb to Vertress City, where Ash participates in the Unova League. After resolving issues at the dam, Virgil reveals that he is also entering the Unova League, making him one of Ash's rivals. He eventually wins the Unova League.

• Tierno, Trevor, and Shauna (ティエルノ, トロバ, and サナ, Tieruno, Toroba, and Sana)

Tierno: Voiced by: Anri Katsu (Japanese); Todd Haberkorn (English)

Trevor: Voiced by: Minami Fujii (Japanese); Michael Lockwood Crouch (English)

Shauna: Voiced by: Yurie Kobori (Japanese); Jo Armeniox (English)

Tierno is a Pokémon Trainer who loves to dance, which is reflected in his party. Despite being a rookie Trainer, he can cope well when battling more experienced opponents thanks to his skills, teaching dance moves to his Pokémon so they can evade attacks. Tierno is friendly and is always encouraging his friends to do their best. He competes in the Kalos League, but loses to Sawyer.

Trevor is a Pokémon Trainer and photographer whose goal is to meet and take pictures of the Pokémon he encounters, taking an interest in ones with differences in their features. He competes in the Kalos League, but loses to Alain.

Shauna is a Pokémon Trainer who is energetic and loves making Pokévision videos with her Pokémon. She and her friends became fans of Serena after seeing her Pokévision video, inspiring her to aim to become a famous Pokémon Performer and Kalos Queen.

• Sawyer (ショータ, Shōta)

Voiced by: Ikue Ōtani (Japanese); Robby Duncan Sharpe (English)

A Pokémon Trainer from the Hoenn region who chose Treecko as his starter Pokémon from Professor Birch. After meeting and battling Ash, he begins to respect Ash and looks up to him as a mentor figure while aiming to surpass him as a Trainer. After his Grovyle evolves into Sceptile and Ash's Frogadier into Greninja, their rivalry becomes even fiercer, though he loses in their third battle due to Greninja's new "Ash-Greninja" form. In the fourth battle between the two, Sawyer manages to defeat Ash, and then witnesses Ash's defeat at the hands of Snowbelle City Gym Leader Wulfric, mentally saying that the person he admired would not have lost, and that the two would settle things at the Kalos League. At the Kalos League, Sawyer advances to the semi-finals, but loses to Ash. After the Kalos League, he helps fend off Team Flare and aids the civilian survivors in Lumiose City. When he bids farewell to Ash after the Team Flare crisis, he reveals that his idol Steven Stone had given him a Key Stone to allow his Sceptile to Mega Evolve and that he wants to repay the favor by becoming Steven's assistant.

• Miette (ミルフィ, Mirufi, Millefeui)

Voiced by: Saori Hayashi (season 17), Kei Shindō (seasons 18–19) (Japanese); Maggie McDowell (English)

Serena's rival, who meets Ash and his friends when her Slurpuff eats one of Serena's PokePuffs and develops a rivalry with her. During her time with the group, Miette realizes Serena's true feelings for Ash and warns her that if she does not confess her feelings, then she will admit her own feelings and take Ash for herself. Miette later participates in the Master Class Showcase, but is defeated by Serena.

• Nini (ネネ, Nene)

Voiced by: Motoko Kumai (Japanese); Jenny Emm (English)

A Pokémon performer who is rivals with Serena. She later participates in the Master Class Showcase, but loses to Jessie in the first round.

• Alain (アラン, Aran, Alan)

Voiced by: Kenshō Ono (Japanese); Jonathan Silver (English)

A Pokémon Trainer and one of Ash's rivals in Kalos. He was an assistant of Professor Sycamore, but left him prior to the events of the series. He has a close bond with his Charizard and directly aids Lysandre with his goals. During his travels, Alain meets a girl named Mairin, who he comes to care for, blaming himself for her Chespin, Chespie, falling into a coma and resolving to find a cure. After his encounters with Ash, Alain begins to enjoy battling and challenges Kalos's Gyms in order to confront Ash in the Lumiose Conference, where he defeats him. After Lysandre unleashes Zygarde on Lumiose City, Alain defects from him and helps Ash stop him and Zygarde. He later returns in Pokémon Journeys: The Series as a member of the Masters Eight and battles Leon in the first round, but loses to him.

• Gladion (グラジオ, Gurajio, Glazio)

Voiced by: Nobuhiko Okamoto, Kei Shindo (young) (Japanese); Eddy Lee, Lori Phillips (young) (English)

Ash's primary rival in Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon. He is Lillie's older brother and highly protective of her. He is partnered with Silvally, whom he stole from Faba. Believing his mother, Lusamine, to be aware of the incident that caused Lillie's trauma, he distances himself from his family. After helping Ash and his classmates defeat Faba and Lusamine, Gladion opens up to them more and aids them as a member of the Ultra Guardians. Gladion later fights Ash in a final battle in the Alola League, but loses. He later leaves with his family to search for his missing father, Mohn, whom they eventually find in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

• Hau (ハウ, Hau)

Voiced by: Jun Fukuyama (Japanese); Neo Cihi (English)

Hala's grandson and Ash's rival, who participates in the Alola League, but loses.

• Horacio (ハヤテ, Hayate)

Voiced by: Nozomu Sasaki (Japanese); Sam Black (English)

Sophocles' rival, who is arrogant and condescending, believing that his Charjabug's top-class equipment and Speed-increasing nature would allow him to win the race with ease. He is also a bad sport, mocking Sophocles and his Charjabug and disregarding the well-being of his Pokémon by not allowing his Charjabug to take a break during pit stops, resulting in it being too exhausted to continue and allowing Sophocles and his Charjabug to get ahead of them. When he arrives at a bridge to collect the Bug Stone on the other side, he disregards Sophocles's warning about the bridge being unstable and continues on, resulting in the bridge collapsing and him having to be rescued Sophocles's Vikavolt. Afterwards, he mellows out his attitude and respects Sophocles.

• Horace (トキオ, Tokio)

Voiced by: Ayahi Takagaki (Japanese); Jenny Yokobori (English)

Goh's childhood friend and a member of Project Mew. Three years prior to the events of Journeys, Horace met Goh while searching for Celebi, but they were scared off by wild Pokémon. Though they decided to try again the next day, Horace fell ill and was unable to meet with Goh, causing him to hold a grudge against him, though Horace wrote a letter for him in hopes of amending his mistake. They reconcile after reuniting, with Horace joining Project Mew and participating in missions with Goh in order to find Mew.

Gym Leaders and Island Kahunas

• Drake (ユウジ, Yūji)

Voiced by: Kōji Yusa (Japanese); Scott Rayow (English)

The Orange Islands Champion, who, despite his skills as a Trainer, grew bored with being unbeatable. Ash arrives to challenge him and becomes the new Champion after defeating him.

• Jasmine (ミカン, Mikan)

Voiced by: Yumi Kakazu (Japanese); Tara Sands (4Kids era), Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld (TPCi, Diamond and Pearl) (English)

The Steel-type Gym Leader of Olivine City. Initially, Jasmine could not battle Ash because her Ampharos was sick. After Ampharos recovers, Ash's group returns to Olivine City and Ash defeats Jasmine in battle. Jasmine later travels to study Contest Battles to improve her tactics, later meeting with Ash in Sunyshore City in Sinnoh and battling Flint of the Sinnoh Elite Four, where she loses. When Dawn feels uncertain of what to do with her journey, Jasmine advises her to follow her own path and trust her instincts before returning to Olivine City.

• Clair (イブキ, Ibuki)

Voiced by: Yuko Mita (Japanese); Megan Hollingshead (4Kids era), Eva Christensen (TPCi, Black and White) (English)

The Dragon-type Gym Leader of Blackthorn City and the mentor of Champion Lance. After fending off Team Rocket's attempts to steal Pokémon and protecting the Holy Dragon Land, Clair battles Ash, but loses. She also appeared in Pokémon the Series: Black & White, first when she is searching for a Shiny Druddigon, who she catches after calming down, and later when Iris visits her and helps her calm a Gible in the Holy Dragon Land before losing to her in battle.

• Norman (センリ, Senri)

Voiced by: Jūrōta Kosugi (Japanese); Dan Green (English)

May and Max's father, Caroline's husband, and the Normal-type Gym Leader of Petalburg City. When Ash goes to Petalburg City to challenge him, he is initially unable to due to not having at least three Pokémon on hand. After Ash defeats four Hoenn Gym Leaders, he returns in time for Norman and Caroline's wedding anniversary and defeats him.

• Wallace (ミクリ, Mikuri)

Voiced by: Toshiyuki Morikawa (Japanese); Sean Reyes (English)

A Top Coordinator from Sootopolis City who acted as the Champion of Hoenn. He first appeared in the series hosting the Wallace Cup in Sinnoh, where the winner will receive the Aqua Ribbon, which grants the coordinator access to any Grand Festival regardless of region. As revealed in Mega Evolutions Special II, Steven Stone succeeded him as Hoenn Champion. He later reappears in Pokémon Journeys: The Series, where he challenges Ash to a battle. Ash defeats him, but the battle causes him and Goh to miss Chloe's contest.

• Volkner (デンジ, Denji)

Voiced by: Hirofumi Nojima; Daisuke Sakaguchi (young) (Japanese); Eli James (Diamond & Pearl), Griffin Puatu (Journeys) (English)

The Electric-type Gym Leader of Sunyshore City. In the past, he met his rival, Flint, with them battling and becoming friends following a victory against a Proprietor. Volkner went on to become a Gym Leader, while Flint became a member of the Sinnoh Elite Four. He is also an electronic engineer, as he designed automated walkways, solar panels, and Sunyshore Tower, which is the city's power plant. Although a skilled battler, he grew disinterested in his victories and gave away his Beacon Badges for free. When he refuses to battle Ash, Ash battles Flint in an exhibition battle, with Flint's victory causing Volkner to decide to accept Ash's official Gym Challenge. After Ash and Volker defeat Team Rocket, who interrupted the battle by stealing the Sunyshore Tower, with the help of Ash's newly evolved Torterra, Volkner battles Ash in a Gym Battle, but is defeated. Volkner returned in Journeys, where he participates in the World Coronation series and reunites with Ash, but loses to him.

• Drayden (シャガ, Shaga)

Voiced by: Masaki Terasoma (Japanese); Mike Pollock (English)

The Dragon-type Gym Leader of Opelucid City and the head of Opelucid Academy, which Iris attended. In the past, Iris and her Excadrill encountered Drayden when he visited the Village of Dragons and lost to him due to her arrogance. Although Iris initially struggled to fit in at the Academy, Drayden had faith in her, as he planned on having her inherit the Opelucid Gym after she went on a journey and gained more experience. He later has a rematch with her and wins again. He returns in Journeys, where he watches Iris's battles against Ash and Cynthia.

• Korrina (コルニ, Koruni, Corni)

Voiced by: Yuka Terasaki (Japanese); Lisa Ortiz (English)

The Fighting-type Gym Leader of Shalour City. With help from Ash and his friends, she obtains a Lucarionite and is able to Mega Evolve her Lucario. However, due to arrogance and failing to understand her Lucario's obsession with battle, it goes out of control and attacks its allies. After going to Pomace Mountain, where she learns how to be in sync through developing floral designs, she masters its Mega Evolution. She later battles Ash, but loses, and helps him defeat Team Flare. In Journeys, she competes in the Battle Festival in hopes of battling Leon and reunites with Ash, but loses to him in a battle. She later gives Ash a Key Stone and helps him head to Mega Island to search for a Lucarionite for his Lucario.

• Hala (ハラ, Hara, Hala)

Voiced by: Nobuyuki Hiyama (Japanese); Ryan Andes (English)

The Kahuna of Melemele Island and Hau's grandfather, who uses Fighting-types and has been a Kahuna since Professor Kukui was a child. Prior to Ash's arrival to Alola, he mentored Kukui and Guzma before Guzma grew disillusioned and ran off, vowing to become strong without Hala's teachings, Z-Rings, or Crystals. While carefree, Hala is wise and provides advice to others. After Tapu Koko steals one of his Z-Rings and gives it to Ash, inspiring him to take on the Island challenges, he helps Ash find a way to get rid of the Alolan Rattata and Alolan Raticate infestation without violence. This leads him to complete his first Island trial and defeat the Totem Yungoos and Gumshoos in order to convince them to help drive out the Rattata and Raticate. Because of this accomplishment, Ash was granted his first Grand Trial. After Professor Kukui advises Ash on how Z-Moves work in battle, Ash battles Hala and wins. He later participates in the Sled Jump Games while evolving his Crabrawler into a Crabominable. He returns in Journeys, where he welcomes Lillie and her family to Alola.

• Olivia (ライチ, Raichi, Lychee)

Voiced by: Miyuki Sawashiro (Japanese); Marisa Kennedy (English)

The Kahuna of Akala Island, who specializes in Rock-type Pokémon. In the past, Kiawe challenged and defeated her in a Grand Trial to inherit a Z-Ring. She debuts when she takes Ash and his classmates to visit Akala Island and organizes a treasure hunt for the students, later fashioning a sparkling stone that Lana found into a Z-Ring for her. She later sends Ash and Mallow on a search for ingredients to make the Akala Curry; this leads them to the Lush Jungle, where Ash is challenged by Totem Lurantis. This is revealed to be part of Ash's trial, which allows him to battle Olivia in a double battle for the Grand Trial. After his victory, she helps to Mallow's restaurant and advises Ash to travel the world and further his skills after he becomes Alola Champion.

• Nanu (クチナシ, Kuchinashi)

Voiced by: Masaki Aizawa (Japanese); Michael McMillan (English)

The Kahuna of Ula'ula Island, who specializes in Dark types and works as a police officer. He was once acquainted with Giovanni. He foils Team Rocket's attempt to get a Z-Ring from him and saves Acerola from a Gengar nicknamed "Greedy Rapooh", later defeating Ash after his Dusk Lycanroc went berserk because of its dirty fur. Sometime after Dusk Lycanroc learned how to control its anger, Nanu assigns Ash to a trial at the Thrifty Megamart, where he has to battle Team Rocket and their Mimikyu in an official battle. After he wins, Nanu accepts Ash's Grand Trial Challenge and loses, despite challenging Ash to defeat his Pokémon using only his Dusk Lycanroc.

• Hapu (ハプウ, Hapū, Hapu'u)

Voiced by: Junko Takeuchi (Japanese); Brittney Lee Hamilton (English)

The Kahuna of Poni Island, who specializes in Ground-types and works as a farmer. She took the position of Island Kahuna after the previous Kahuna retired due to old age. Additionally, her grandfather, Sofu, was also a former Island Kahuna before his death. She debuts when she attacks Ash and his friends after accusing them of stealing her radishes and begins to open up to them after helping them drive off Team Skull, who were the true culprits. After spending time with the group and battling Tapu Fini when the fog covers the island, Sofu returns as a ghost to inform Hapu that she is the next Trainer to become an Island Kahuna. After being crowned the new Island Kahuna, she battles Ash in a Grand Trial, but loses.

• Bea (サイトウ, Saitō)

Voiced by: Yoko Hikasa (Japanese); Tiana Camacho (English)

The Fighting-type Gym Leader of Stow-on-Side and a competitor in the World Coronation Series. She is considered a prodigy in Galar Karate according to Chuck, the Cianwood Gym Leader, who studied Galar Karate under her father during a visit to Galar. in the past, she battled Korrina and won. Ash challenges her to a battle, but loses; when they have a rematch battle in Cianwood City, it ends in a fraw. They later battle in the Ultra Class, where Ash wins and she acknowledges and respects his growth. She later witnesses Ash Gigantamaxing his Gengar and having a practice battle with Hop while Leon referees the match.

• Raihan (キバナ, Kibana)

Voiced by: Tatsuhisa Suzuki (JN027-45), Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (JN82-current) (Japanese); Danny Kramer (English)

The Dragon-type Gym Leader of Hammerlocke who, like Bea, entered the World Coronation series to face Leon. He debuts when he battles Leon and his Charizard using Duraludon, only to lose and vow to train harder for when he battles him again. During the Darkest Day, he helps Sonia stop the the rampaging Eternatus and Dynamaxed Pokémon. He then competed in a cake baking competition where he loses to Ash. Raihan later serves as Ash's final opponent in the Hyper Class, but loses.

Antagonists

Team Rocket

Main article: Team Rocket

Team Rocket (ロケット団, Roketto-dan, Rocket Gang) is the criminal organization in the Kanto, Johto and Sevii Islands. Their goal is to catch all the Pokémon in the world so that their leader, Giovanni, can rule the world with an army of Pokémon. Their most frequently appearing members are the "Team Rocket trio" of Jessie, James and Meowth, who have been described "as vital to the anime as Ash himself."

• Giovanni (サカキ, Sakaki)

Voiced by: Hirotaka Suzuoki (Seasons 1–8); Kenta Miyake (Season 10+) (Japanese); Ed Paul (4Kids/TPCI), Craig Blair (Season 10; TPCI) (English)

The crime lord and leader of Team Rocket and the former Viridian City Gym Leader. He normally acts from the shadows, but has made major appearances in Pokémon the Series: Black & White. Aside from operating Team Rocket, he funded the creation of Mewtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back. However, Mewtwo eventually escapes from him, leading him to attempt to recapture him in Mewtwo Returns and Mewtwo erasing his memories of him.

• Jessie, James, and Meowth (ムサシ, コジロウ and ニャース, Musashi, Kojirō, and Nyāsu)

Jessie: Voiced by: Megumi Hayashibara (Japanese); Rachael Lillis (4Kids), Michele Knotz (TPCI) (English)

James: Voiced by: Shin-ichiro Miki (James) (Japanese); Ted Lewis (up to and including episode 8; 4Kids), Eric Stuart (4Kids), Jimmy Zoppi (TPCI, seasons 9-25) (English)

Meowth: Voiced by: Inuko Inuyama (Japanese); Matthew Sussman, Maddie Blaustein, Jimmy Zoppi (TPCI, season 9-25) (English)

A trio of Team Rocket members who act as recurring antagonists, often coming into conflict with Ash while attempting to steal Pikachu. They primarily act as comic relief, though have also acted as antagonists on several occasions. Jessie owns a Wobbuffet, who is the source of a running gag where he pops out of his Poké Ball at inopportune moments. In the past, James was part of a noble, rich family, but left to join Team Rocket and get away from this life, while Meowth is capable of communicating with human speech, joining Team Rocket after his attempts to woo another Meowth, Meowzie, began his ambitions to learn to speak and act human-like, but failed. Meowth acts as a translator for Team Rocket and sometimes Ash and his friends, translating what another Pokémon is saying. During the Darkest Day, it is revealed that he can Gigantamax and use his signature G-Max Move, G-Max Gold Rush.

• Butch and Cassidy (コサブロウ and ヤマト, Kosaburō and Yamato)

Butch: Voiced by: Takehito Koyasu (Japanese); Eric Stuart (4Kids), James Carter Cathcart (Season 9-25) (English)

Cassidy: Voiced by: Masako Katsuki (Japanese); Megan Hollingshead (Original series, 4Kids), Andi Whaley (Ruby and Sapphire, 4Kids), Emlyn Morinelli McFarland (Current) (English)

A former elite duo of Team Rocket operatives, often serving on important missions for their boss, Giovanni and coming into conflict with Jessie and James due to their jealousy of them. They reappear in several series, with their last appearance until Journeys being Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl. They later reappeared in Pokémon Journeys: The Series, having retired and went their separate ways. Butch runs a small bakery at a coastal town, while Cassidy runs a cafe in a snowy village and has taken up wood carving.

• Matori (マトリ, Matori)

Voiced by: Kiyomi Asai (Japanese); Emily Jenness (English)

Giovanni's secretary and the leader of Matori Matrix, who replace Cassidy and Butch as Jessie and James' rival after Diamond and Pearl. She debuts in the final episode of the Diamond and Pearl series, ordering the Team Rocket trio to return to their headquarters for a new mission, leading to the events of the Black and White series. Throughout the Black and White and XY series, she keeps in contact with the trio from the headquarters while working by Giovanni's side. In Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, she acts as the primary overseer of Team Rocket's operations in Alola and, along with the Matori Matrix, attempts to abduct Necrozma and Stufful, but fails. After Team Rocket's lack of results, she orders them to return to their headquarters. In Journeys, she and the Matori Matrix attempt to steal the Pokémon at the Sinnoh Resort and abduct Darkrai and Cresselia, but fail.

Team Magma

Team Magma (マグマ団, Maguma-dan, Magma Gang) is one of the two criminal organizations in the Hoenn region, who seeks to create more land through the power of the Legendary Pokémon Groudon.

• Maxie (マツブサ, Matsubusa)

Voiced by: Keiji Fujiwara (Japanese); Marc Thompson (English)

The leader of Team Magma, who aims to wipe out the sea to create more land by controlling the power of Groudon using the Blue Orb and believes that his actions will benefit others. After Pikachu and Groudon are freed from the Blue Orb's control, Maxie thanks Ash, having realized that Hoenn was perfect as it is.

Team Aqua

Team Aqua (アクア団, Akua-dan, Aqua Gang) is one of the two criminal organizations in the Hoenn region, who seeks to raise the sea levels and create more ocean through the power of the Legendary Pokémon Kyogre.

• Archie (アオギリ, Aogiri)

Voiced by: Masaki Aizawa (Japanese); Sean Schemmel (English)

The leader of Team Aqua, who aims to wipe out the land to create more sea by controlling the power of Kyogre using the Red Orb and believes that his actions will benefit others. He is possessed by the power of the Red Orb, but is freed.

Team Galactic

Team Galactic (ギンガ団, Ginga-dan, Galaxy Gang), is the criminal organization in the Sinnoh region. Their goal is to catch and control the Legendary Pokémon that created the universe, Dialga and Palkia, so that their leader, Cyrus, can destroy the universe and create a new universe in his image, with him as its god.

• Cyrus (アカギ, Akagi)

Voiced by: Kenta Miyake (Japanese); Sean Schemmel (English)

The leader of Team Galactic, who aims to "create a new universe" in his own image, with him as its god. Cyrus first appears under the guise of a businessman before his true nature is revealed. After Dialga and Palkia are freed from the Red Chain by the Lake Guardians, Cyrus leaves through a portal, with his ultimate fate being unknown.

• Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn (マーズ, ジュピター, and サターン, Māzu, Jupitā, and Satān, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn)

Mars: Voiced by: Rie Tanaka (Japanese); Lisa Ortiz (English)

Jupiter: Voiced by: Chinami Nishimura (Japanese); Eileen Stevens (Diamond and Pearl), Kira Buckland (Arceus Chronicles) (English)

Saturn: Voiced by: Akemi Okamura (Japanese); Marc Thompson (English)

A trio of commanders who lead Team Galactic and act Cyrus's subordinates. They steal the Lustrous Orb, the Adamant Orb, and the Spear Key and capture the Lake Trio in order to access the Spear Pillar. Though they summon Dialga and Palkia using the Red Chains, Cyrus betrays them, as he wanted the new world for himself. Following Cyrus's disappearance, they are arrested and realize that they devoted themselves to a false cause. In the Arceus Chronicles, they break free jail and attempt to use the Legendary Pokémon Heatran to get Cyrus back, but are defeated and arrested again.

Team Plasma

Team Plasma (プラズマ団, Purazuma-dan, Plasma Gang) is the criminal organization in the Unova region. Their goal is to catch and control the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram so that their leader, Ghetsis, can rule the world.

• Ghetsis (ゲーチス・ハルモニア, Gēchisu Harumonia, G-Cis Harmonia)

Voiced by: Masaki Aizawa (Japanese); Bill Rogers (English)

The leader of Team Plasma, who aims to take control of the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram so that he can rule over the world. He is N's surrogate father figure and attempts to use him to accomplish his goals. He is arrested after Colress's device is destroyed and Reshiram is freed from Ghetsis's control.

• Colress (アクロマ, Akuroma, Achroma)

Voiced by: Hiroki Tōchi (Japanese); Eli James (English)

A scientist of Team Plasma, who aims to discover how to draw out the strength of Pokémon and made the device that Ghetsis used to control Reshiram. After the device is destroyed, Colress is arrested alongside the rest of Team Plasma.

Team Flare

Team Flare (フレア団, Furea-dan, Flare Gang), is the criminal organization in the Kalos region. They aim to control the Legendary Pokémon Zygarde so that their leader, Lysandre, can destroy the world and recreate it with peace and beauty.

• Lysandre (フラダリ, Furadari, Fleur-de-lis)

Voiced by: Hideaki Tezuka (Japanese); H.D. Quinn (English)

The leader of Team Flare and the creator of Lysandre Labs. He once sought to help people and Pokémon, but decided that the human race was not worth saving after seeing their selfishness firsthand. Lysandre controls Zygarde in an attempt to destroy Kalos, and after Zygarde is freed, instead attempts to use the Giant Rock. He is last seen falling into Zygarde's Core Enforcer attack, with his ultimate fate being unknown.

• Xerosic (クセロシキ, Kuseroshiki, Xerosicy)

Voiced by: Tsuguo Mogami (Japanese); Abe Goldfarb (English)

A scientist of Team Flare who attempts to aid Lysandre in controlling Zygarde to destroy Kalos. After being defeated by Clemont, he escapes and attempts to get revenge, but is defeated and convinced to step away from his villainous path as he is arrested.

Team Skull

Team Skull (スカル団, Skaru-dan, Skull Gang) is the criminal organization in the Alola region, who aim to steal Pokémon and are similar to a street gang.

• Guzma (グズマ, Guzuma, Guzma)

Voiced by: Yasuyuki Kase (Japanese); Evan Maltby (English)

The leader of Team Skull, who is known for his violent behavior and lack of sportsmanship. Before he founded Team Skull, he was one of Hala's students. At one point, he lost to Hala's Hariyama and Kukui's Braviary and vowed to be unbeatable without the use of Z-Moves. When Professor Kukui founded the Alola Pokémon League, he vowed to destroy it and defeat its contestants. During the Manalo Conference, he defeats Lana in battle but later loses to Ash and has a change of heart, having realized that he cannot run away from his problems and finish a battle that he started, even if he has no chance of winning.

Macro Cosmos

• Chairman Rose (ローズ, Rōzu, Rose)

Voiced by: Kenichirou Matsuda (Japanese); Barron Bass (English)

The chairman of the Macro Cosmos conglomerate. When he was a child, his father was killed in a mining accident, which has led him to seek a way to prevent future problems before they occur. To this end, he reawakens the Legendary Pokémon Eternatus, who goes out of control. He flees after Ash defeats him and Eternatus is stopped.

Explorers

The Explorers (エクスプローラーズ, Explorers) are a mysterious organization who seeks Liko's pendant and are the Rising Volt Tacklers' archenemies. They are the main antagonists of the Horizons series.

• Gibeon (ギベオン, Gibeon)

Voiced by: Show Hayami (Japanese); David Kaye (English)

The leader of the Explorers, Amethio's grandfather, and the overarching primary antagonist of Horizons.

• Hamber (ハンベル, Hamber)

Voiced by: Hironori Kondo (Japanese); Paul Mercier (English)

The second-in-command of the Explorers and Gibeon's advisor and assistant, whom the admins contact throughout missions. He appears to be concerned for subordinates' safety. His partner Pokémon is a Dusknoir. Hamber used to be friends with Liko's grandmother, Diana, but they drifted apart after Diana became aware of his evil intentions.

• Amethio (アメジオ, Amethio)

Voiced by: Shun Horie (Japanese); Daman Mills (English)

An admin of the Explorers and Gibeon's grandson, who is sent to retrieve the pendant along with his subordinates Zirc and Onia. His partner Pokémon is a Ceruledge. After his repeated failures to retrieve the pendant, he is reassigned and his mission is given to Spinel, but he returns to the mission after reporting to Hamber about Terapagos. After Spinel shows footage of Amethio helping Liko escape from the cave that Spinel trapped them in, Amethio is disowned by Gibeon and fired from the Explorers.

• Spinel (スピネル, Spinel)

Voiced by: Makoto Furukawa (Japanese); Matthew Mercer (English)

A psychotic and intelligent admin of the Explorers, who was given the mission by Gibeon to retrieve the pendant after Amethio, Zirc, and Onia's failures. Spinel appears to be a rival of Amethio, as he mocks and doubts him for seeing a Shiny Rayquaza, even though he did see it. He will do anything to achieve his goals, such as using his Beheeyem to brainwash Liko into giving the pendant to him.

• Sidian (オニキス, Onyx)

Voiced by: Yuki Onodera (Japanese); SungWon Cho (English)

A stoic and serious admin of the Explorers, who first appears as a silhouette before appearing in person after Spinel loses the pendant. His partner Pokémon is a Garganacl. Despite being an Explorer, Sidian is honorable and prefers to battle fairly, often having to keep Coral's attitude in check so they do not stray from their objectives.

• Coral (サンゴ, Sango)

Voiced by: Ikue Otani (Japanese); Lizzie Freeman (English)

A reckless and cheerful admin of the Explorers, who first appears as a silhouette before appearing in person after Spinel loses the pendant. Her partner Pokémon is a Glalie. She is sassy, as she taunts Spinel for failing to retrieve the pendant, and often acts recklessly, such as ordering her Glalie to use Self-Destruct despite Sidian's warnings not to.

• Chalce (アゲート, Agate)

Voiced by: Mimi Maihane (Japanese); Shara Kirby (English)

A reserved and calm admin of the Explorers, who first appears as a silhouette before appearing in person after Spinel loses the pendant. Her partner Pokémon is a Medicham. Though she has a sense of humor, she will criticize her comrades, such as Spinel, for messing up on missions.

• Zirc (ジル, Zir)

Voiced by: Kohsuke Tanabe (Japanese); Michael Schneider (English)

A grunt of the Explorers and one of Amethio's subordinates. His partner Pokémon is a Rhydon.

• Onia (コニア, Conia)

Voiced by: Arisa Shida (Japanese); Lisa Ortiz (English)

A grunt of the Explorers and one of Amethio's subordinates. Her partner Pokémon is a Golduck.

Other antagonists

• Pokémon Hunter J (ポケモン ハンター J, Pokemon Hantā J, Pokémon Hunter J)

Voiced by: Takako Honda (Japanese); Shannon Conley (English)

A ruthless and cruel Pokémon Hunter from around the Sinnoh region, who captures and steals Pokémon to sell them on the black market to her clients for money. After she helps Team Galactic capture the Lake Guardians, her ship is struck by an attack from the Guardians and sinks, with her ultimate fate being unknown.

• Faba (ザオボー, Zaobō, Sauboh)

Voiced by: Mitsuaki Madono (Japanese); Daniel J. Edwards (Sun and Moon, SM043 ("A Dream Encounter") to SM132 ("Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!")), Ryan Nicolls (Sun and Moon, SM137 ("The Wisdom not to Run!") to SM146 ("Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!")), Kaiji Tang (Journeys) (English)

A member of the Aether Foundation, a charitable organization in the Alola region dedicated to wildlife conservation. He summons Nihilego, which captures Lusamine, Lillie's mother, and takes her to its dimension in Ultra Space. After Nihilego is defeated, he apologizes to Ash and his friends for his actions and becomes an ally to then. He later competes in the Alola League, attempting to rig the match in his favor, but loses to Ash. He returns in Journeys, welcoming Lusamine and her family back to Alola.

• Viren (ブルガン, Burugan, Bourgain)

Voiced by: Kiyomitsu Mizuuchi (Japanese); H.D. Quinn (English)

The selfish and greedy owner of Rainbow Happy Resorts, who builds resorts throughout Alola by illegal means while avoiding punishments from the crimes he committed. He attempts to build a resort by buying Kiawe's family farm, but fails and, along with his underlings, is arrested for blocking the streams. After being released from jail, he attempted to build another resort, but is stopped by the Ultra Beast Stakataka. After the Stakataka is dealt with, he leaves to build a stadium instead. He later uses a team of heel wrestlers called the Revengers to sabotage a match, but loses to Ash and the Masked Royal.

Champions and Elite Four

• Lance (ワタル, Wataru)

Voiced by: Susumu Chiba (Japanese); Wayne Grayson (English)

The Champion of Kanto and Johto and a member of the Pokémon G-Men detective organization. He first appears in the Johto series, posing as a Team Rocket grunt to infiltrate Team Rocket and their forced evolution of a Red Gyarados near Lake Rage. With help from Ash and his group, Lance frees the Red Gyarados from their control and catches it before defeating the Grunts and having them arrested. He returns in Pokemon: Advanced Generation, where he helps Ash and his group calm Groudon and Kyogre, and in Journeys, where he competes in the World Coronation serie and battles Leon for the title of Monarch, but finishes as a runner-up. However, he maintains his position in the Masters Eight and battles Diantha in the Masters Eight Tournament, but loses.

• Steven Stone (ツワブキ・ダイゴ, Tsuwabuki Daigo, Daigo Tsuwabuki)

Voiced by: Rintarō Nishi (season 6); Ken'ichi Suzumura (Mega Evolution Specials; seasons 18–present) (Japanese); Andrew Paull (English)

The Champion of Hoenn. He debuts in the Hoenn series, where he helps calm the agitated Aron horde that was terrorizing Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket in Granite Cave before leading them out of the cave and to a deserted inlet, an ideal place for Ash to train for his rematch with Brawly at the Dewford Gym. He later reappeared in Pokémon the Series: XY, where he has become Champion of Hoenn and acts as an ally of Alain. He battles Alain with his Shiny Mega Metagross, but the battle is interrupted by Lysandre. Deciding to cooperate with Alain and company, Steven helps Alain defeat and calm Mega Rayquaza, Primal Groudon, and Primal Kyogre. He later helps stop Team Flare's attempted destruction of Kalos and takes Sawyer in as his apprentice, having given him a Key Stone. He later reappears in Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series as a member of the Masters Eight and battles Ash, but loses.

• Cynthia (シロナ, Shirona)

Voiced by: Tomo Sakurai (Japanese); Emily Bauer (English)

The Champion of Sinnoh, who studies archaeology and Sinnoh's legends. As a child, she received her Gible as her starter, which later became her main Pokémon, Garchomp. She used to solely focus on getting stronger, but abandoned this goal after learning about the legends of Dialga and Palkia and realizing that she was hurting her Pokémon. She appears throughout the Diamond & Pearl series, helping Ash and his friends in stopping Team Galactic, and in the Black & White series, where she enters Unova's Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup for a demonstration match against Caitlin, a member of Unova's Elite Four, and aids Ash in protecting the Mythical Pokémon Meloetta. She reappears in Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series, where she aids Ash in stopping Team Galactic from rescuing Cyrus and helping a girl cope with the death of her Cleffa. She is also a member of the Masters Eight and defeats Iris using her Mega Garchomp before facing Ash in the semi-finals. Though she planned on retiring after the Masters Eight, following her loss to Ash she decides not to, as she feels that there is still room for her to improve.

• Flint (オーバ, Ōba)

Voiced by: Toru Nara (Japanese); Tom Wayland (Diamond & Pearl), Daman Mills (Journeys) (English)

A member of the Sinnoh Elite Four, who specializes in Fire-type Pokémon. He met Volkner during his childhood, when he was fighting street hoodlums, and they teamed up against a Proprietor. Once he turned twenty, Flint moved out of Sunyshore City and became an Elite Four member. He first meets Ash and the group when Ash demands to have Gym Battle from Volkner instead of getting a Beacon Badge for free. Upon learning that Volkner refuses to fight due to having grown tired of being undefeated, Flint decides to challenge Ash in an exhibition match and wins. He later helps Ash and friends stop Team Rocket from stealing the Sunyshore Tower and defeats Jasmine in an exhibition match before battling Cynthia for the Champion title, but loses. He returned in Journeys, where he competes in the World Coronation series and in the Masters Eight, but loses to Leon. By the time Ash reaches the Masters Eight, he is demoted to Ultra Class.

• Diantha (カルネ, Karune, Carnet)

Voiced by: Fumiko Orikasa (Japanese); Vanessa Gardner (English)

The Kalos Champion and a famous actress who, as a child, attended Professor Sycamore's summer camp programs. Following an exhibition battle in Brackish Town against a trainer named Magnus and his Absol, she meets Ash and co. while in disguise. Wanting to prove his skills to Diantha, Ash challenges her to a battle, which Diantha accepts. During the battle, Team Rocket intervenes and unsuccessfully attempts to steal Diantha's Mega Gardevoir, after which the battle was called off as her manager came to pick her up. Diantha is later informed by Olympia of the upcoming Team Flare disaster and tracks down Ash and co., who were practicing handling Greninja's Ash-Greninja transformation. They battle again, but the battle is called off after he collapses from exhaustion while trying to handle the Ash-Greninja form. Diantha later hosts the Kalos League and teams up with Ash and pals to stop Team Flare. In Journeys, Diantha is revealed to be a member of the Masters Eight in the World Coronation series, in fifth position. She defeats Lance, but loses to Leon.

• Malva (パキラ, Pakira, Pachira)

Voiced by: Akeno Watanabe (Japanese); Samara Naeymi (English)

A member of the Kalos Elite Four, who specializes in Fire-type Pokémon, and a Team Flare agent and journalist. She first appears in Pokémon the Series: XY reporting on Professor Sycamore and his assistants examining the Anistar Sundial before debuting in person in Mega Evolutions IV as one of the ten Mega evolved users Alain defeated in order to power up his Mega Charizard X. She later appears at the Lumiose Conference to report on the Kalos League and defects from Team Flare when they attack Kalos, aiding Ash and Alain in stopping them before resolving to go after the the remaining Team Flare agents and turn herself in for her affiliation to Team Flare.

• Leon (ダンデ, Dande)

Voiced by: Daisuke Ono (Japanese); Alejandro Saab (English)

The Galar Champion from Postwick and the former Monarch in the World Coronation series. He is a childhood friend of Sonia, who taught him how to battle and was his only friend at the time due to Leon having to take care of his family. After meeting a Charmander, Leon decided to travel together with Sonia, but Chairman Rose took Leon under his wing due to seeing potential in him, causing a rift between him and Sonia, though they remained friends. Leon debuts when he battles against Lance and becomes Monarch after winning the World Coronation Series. Shortly after, he aids Ash and Pikachu in stopping a Gigantamax Drednaw that was causing problems outside Wyndon Stadium, giving Ash a Dynamax Band and teaching him how to utilize Gigantamax. He later battles other Trainers, such as Flint and Raihan, and aids Ash and Goh in stopping the Darkest Day. During the Masters Eight Tournament, he defeats Alain and Diantha and advances to the finals, but loses to Ash, who becomes Monarch. He is later seen refereeing Hop's battle against Bea.

Professors

• Professor Samuel Oak (オーキド博士, Ōkido Yukinari-hakase, Dr. Yurinari Ōkido)

Voiced by: Unshō Ishizuka (until SM043); Kenyu Horiuchi (since SM093); Keiko Toda (child) (Japanese); Jimmy Zoppi (PUSA/DuArt), Stuart Zagnit (4Kids), Tara Sands (young; Pokémon 4ever), Mick Wingert (Current) (English)

A Pokémon Researcher and the grandfather of Gary Oak. He was once a competitive Trainer, and is generally considered the best in his field. As such, his role in the Pokémon games and anime is that of a mentor to young Pokémon Trainers. Among other achievements, he is credited with inventing the Pokédex. He also hands out a Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle to beginning trainers to start their adventure in the Kanto region. Due to waking up late, Oak gives Ash a Pikachu instead of one of the usual three, as it was the only Pokémon he had left. Oak frequently reappears throughout the series, with Ash often sending his Pokémon to him when they are not in use. Oak also occasionally reads poems about Pokémon in specific episode segments. A younger version of Oak, nicknamed Sammy, appears in Pokémon 4Ever.

• Professor Felina Ivy (ウチキド博士, Uchikido-hakase, Dr. Uchikido)

Voiced by: Keiko Han (Japanese); Kayzie Rogers (English)

The Pokémon Professor of the Orange Islands, which is located south of the region of Kanto. Professor Ivy is first introduced in the second season of the Pokémon anime. Ash and his friends Misty and Brock make their way to Valencia Island and meet the Professor. The unusual Pokéball that Professor Ivy discovered is dubbed the GS Ball. Brock elects to stay with Ivy, though he rejoins the group in a later season.

• Professor Augustine Sycamore (プラターヌ博士, Puratānu-hakase, Dr. Platane)

Voiced by: Hiroshi Tsuchida (Japanese); Jake Paque (English)

The Pokémon Professor of the Kalos region, who researches the Mega Evolution phenomenon and who Alain once worked for as an assistant. He hosts a summer camp thatAsh and the others attend during the course of the serie and later aids Ash and his friends in stopping Team Flare and Zygarde.

• Professor Kukui (ククイ博士, Kukui-hakase, Dr. Kukui)

Voiced by: Keiichi Nakagawa, Chika Fujimura (young) (Japanese); Abe Goldfarb, Rachael Slotky (young) (English)

The Pokémon Professor of the Alola region and the teacher of Ash and his classmates at the Pokémon School, who lets Ash live in his house. He has a secret identity as the Masked Royal, a celebrity Trainer who participates in Battle Royals. He later marries Burnet and, as revealed in Journeys, had a child with her, Lei, after she was revealed to be pregnant in the final episode of the Sun and Moon series. After wins the Manalo Conference, Kukui challenges him to a battle, but loses. He returns in Journeys, where he participates in a Battle Royal against Ash, but goes as himself instead of as the Masked Royal since he wanted Ash to be the star of the battle.

• Professor Burnet (バーネット博士, Bānetto-hakase, Dr. Burnet)

Voiced by: Sachi Kokuryū (Japanese); Melissa Hope (English)

A Pokémon Researcher who specializes in the relationship between Pokémon and other dimensions and lives with Professor Kukui and Ash. She later marries Kukui and is revealed to be pregnant with her and Kukui's child, Lei, who appears in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

• Mohn (モーン, Mōn, Mohn)

Voiced by: Jirō Saitō (Japanese); Jeremy Levy (English)

A Pokémon Researcher in the Alola region and Lusamine's wife and Gladion and Lillie's father. While researching the Ultra Wormholes, he vanished after being sucked into an Ultra Wormhole and was presumed dead. Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series reveals that he was rescued by a Shiny Nihilego called Lillie, but gained amnesia in the process. He is reunited with his family after recovering at Crown Tundra.

• Professor Cerise (サクラギ博士, Sakuragi-hakase, Dr. Sakuragi)

Voiced by: Yūichi Nakamura (Japanese); Ray Chase (English)

A Pokémon Professor who appears in Pokémon Journeys: The Series. He is Chloe's father and runs a lab in the Kanto region, with Ash and Goh aiding him in his research and Goh keeping his Pokémon at his laboratory.

• Chrysa and Ren (キクナ and レンジ, Kikuna and Renji)

Chrysa: Voiced by: Sayaka Senbongi (Japanese); Casey Mongillo (English)

Ren: Voiced by: Noriaki Kanze (Japanese); Billy Kametz (JN002-JN093), Barrett Leddy (JN093-JN0136) (English)

Professor Cerise's assistants. Prior to the events of Pokémon Journeys: The Series, Ren met his Magnemite, who lived in a café that he frequented, and caught it after the café closed, nicknaming it Francois after the restaurant.

• Sonia (ソニア, Sonia)

Voiced by: Marina Inoue (Japanese); Brittany Cox (English)

Leon's childhood friend and apprentice of Professor Magnolia, a Pokémon Professor in Galar. She aids Ash and Goh in stopping the Darkest Day, after which Magnolia passes on her position as Professor to her.

Supporting characters

• Delia Ketchum (ハナコ, Hanako)

Voiced by: Masami Toyoshima (Japanese); Veronica Taylor (4Kids) Sarah Natochenny (English)

Ash's mother, who acts as a supporting character throughout the series, communicating with Ash via video call. She has a Mr. Mime housekeeper nicknamed Mimey (バリちゃん, Bari-chan), who helps her with chores and is adept in battle.

• Nurse Joy (ジョーイ, Jōi, Joy)

Voiced by: Ayako Shiraishi (EP002-EP229); Yuriko Yamaguchi (EP245-EP488; EP517-EP656); Kikuko Inoue (Temp. Replacement from EP491-EP516); Chika Fujimura (EP659-EP795); Chinatsu Akasaki (EP802–present) (Japanese); Megan Hollingshead (Season 1–6, 23-25); Michele Knotz (Season 9–13); Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld (Season 14–16); Kate Bristol (Season 17–19), Suzy Myers (season 20-22), Erica Mendez (current) (English)

"Joy" is the shared last name of the Joy family, of which most members are nurses. They mainly work in Pokémon Centers, but also work in other locations. Some work in occupations besides nursing, with some being judges in Pokémon Contests. Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga author Toshihiro Ono cited her as one of his favorite characters to draw for the series, stating the reason as "because she's a girl".

• Officer Jenny (ジュンサー, Junsā, Junsar)

Voiced by: Chinami Nishimura (EP002-EP632); Chiaki Takahashi (EP663-EP795); Chiemi Ishimatsu (EP801–present) (Japanese); Lee Quick (Season 1-7); Jamie Davyous Owens (Season 8); Emlyn Morinelli McFarland (Season 9–13); Emily Bauer (Season 14–16; Season 23); Saskia Maarleveld (Season 17-19), Samantha Moon (Sun and Moon series episodes 9 to 39), Martha Harms (Sun and Moon series 70-128) (English)

"Jenny" is the shared last name of the Jenny family, of which most members are police officers and maintain the law and order in the Pokémon world, opposing Team Rocket and other groups. Their Japanese name, junsa (巡査), means "police officer".

• Jimmy and Marina (ケンタ and マリナ, Kenta and Marina)

Jimmy: Voiced by: Kenji Nojima (Japanese); Sean Schemmel (English)

Marina: Voiced by: Kazusa Murai (Japanese); Kelly Davis (English)

The protagonists of Pokémon Chronicles. They are childhood friends and are respectively based on the male and female player characters of Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal. Jimmy aims to become a Pokémon Champion, and is often seen with a partner Typhlosion, while Marina is interested in dance routines, later being revealed to have become a Pokémon Coordinator in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl.

• Brandon (ジンダイ, Jindai)

Voiced by: Masayuki Omoro (Japanese); Craig Blair (English)

The head of the Battle Pyramid, one of the many battle facilities of the Battle Frontier, who owns the Legendary Pokémon Regirock, Regice, and Registeel.. He is the final opponent of the Battle Frontier, and prior to Ash's challenge, had bested Paul's brother Reggie, causing him to quit his career as a Trainer and become a breeder. He has three battles with Ash, winning the first two battles before Ash wins the third battle. He later travels to Sinnoh in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl to encounter Regigigas. After an encounter with Hunter J, Brandon elects to stay at with Regigigas to defend it. He also battles Paul, though Brandon defeats him.

• Alder (アデク, Adeku)

Voiced by: Unshō Ishizuka (Japanese); Scottie Ray (English)

The Unova Champion in the Black & White series. While laidback and reckless, he provides advice and acts as a role model to many Trainers. In his debut, Ash meets Alder in person and requests a battle with him, but the battle is called off after it is revealed that Alder was sleeping. Trip, who looks up to him, is disappointed upon learning that Alder stated that becoming the strongest was not the key to battle, contradicting the advice he gave to Trip earlier. He later hosts the Junior World Cup Tournament, where the winner will face him. Though Trip wins the tournament, he loses to Alder. Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series reveals that that Iris became the new Unova Champion after him.

• N (N(エヌ), Enu)

Voiced by: Yūichi Nakamura (Japanese); Nicholas DiMichele (English)

A mysterious boy who can hear the inner voices of Pokémon and believes that humans are using them for their own gain. Ghetsis raised N along with Anthea and Concordia, making them believe that Pokémon cannot be equals with humans unless they are released from all Poké Balls. Prior to the events of the Black & White series N was to be crowned King of Team Plasma in Ghetsis' plan to use his pure-hearted desire to save Pokémon to summon Reshiram and enslave it. However, the attempt backfired and Team Plasma's castle was destroyed by Fusion Flare. N, along with Anthea and Concordia, fled to a secluded abandoned castle, where they spend their time tending to mistreat Pokémon. N goes on to encounter Ash, who begins to change his views, and comes to oppose Ghetsis's plans.

• Meyer (リモーネ, Rimōne, Limoone) / Blaziken Mask (バシャーモかめん, Bashāmo Kamen, Bursyamo Mask)

Voiced by: Kensuke Satō (Japanese); Tom Wayland (Season 17 and the first half of season 18 ending in "Confronting the Darkness!"), Wayne Grayson (Season 18 starting from "The Moment of Lumiose Truth!" onwards) (English)

Clemont and Bonnie's father and the manager of an electrical appliance store. He has a secret identity as "Blaziken Mask," a superhero-like vigilante who uses a Mega Evolving Blaziken. He aids Ash first by saving his life and then by aiding ho, in stopping Lysandre and Zygarde.

• Mairin (マノン, Manon)

Voiced by: Mikako Komatsu (Japanese); Zoe Martin (English)

A Pokémon Trainer and companion of Alain. She owns a Chespin, nicknamed Chespie, who fell into a coma, which Alain blames himself for. She befriends Ash and his friends and accompanies Alain when he departs from Kalos alongside a healed Chespie.

• Rotom Pokédex (ロトム図鑑, Rotomu Zukan)

Voiced by: Daisuke Namikawa (Japanese); Roger Callagy (English)

A Pokédex given to Ash by Professor Kukui, which is possessed by a Rotom. He accompanies Ash throughout the series, often acting as a supporting character in many episodes. He is a fan of the detective show Detective Laki.

• Lusamine (ルザミーネ, Ruzamīne, Lusamine)

Voiced by: Sayaka Kinoshita (Japanese); Bobbi Hartley (English)

Gladion and Lillie's mother and leader of the Aether Foundation as well as the Ultra Guardians, a group which seeks to help stops Ultra Beast attacks and send them home. She is overly affectionate towards her children, though they are initially not as fond of her. However, after she is freed from Nihilego, they forgive each other. She heads the Ultra Guardians," a group which seeks to help stops Ultra Beast attacks and send them home. She was married to Aether Professor Mohn, who moved to Alola for his research on the Ultra Wormhole, and, alongside Lillie and Gladion, went on a quest to find him and bring him home. She returns in Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series, where they reunite with Mohn.

• Chloe Cerise (サクラギ・コハル, Sakuragi Koharu, Koharu Sakuragi)

Voiced by: Kana Hanazawa (Japanese); Cherami Leigh (English)

Chloe is the ten-year-old childhood friend of Goh. She is overly cautious and takes a realistic approach to life as she distances herself from making friends, with Goh being an exception. When she was younger, Chloe initially liked Pokémon, but came to dislike them, except with the family Yamper, because she felt jealous that they were stealing her attention from others. However, she overcomes this after realizing her behavior and becomes more open about making friends as she befriends Ash. After catching her first Pokémon, a special female Eevee that is incapable of evolving, Chloe officially becomes a Pokémon Trainer and joins her friends on their research adventures.

• Danika and Quillon (アサヒ and ツルギ, Asahi and Tsurugi)

Danika: Voiced by: Ryoko Shiraishi (Japanese); Anjali Kunapaneni (English)

Quillon: Voiced by: Hiroshi Kamiya (Japanese); Max Mittelman (English)

Chasers who work for Project Mew. Danika is welcoming and friendly and explains to Goh how Project Mew operates, while Quillon is reserved and serious. They encounter Goh on various occasions, often aiding him in Missions. They both own an Urshifu, with Danika owning a Rapid Strike form and Quillon a Single Strike form. They later go to Faraway Island to encounter Mew alongside Horace, Goh, and Gary.

References

Manga volumes

• Ono, Toshihiro. Pokémon: Electric Pikachu Boogaloo Graphic Novel. VIZ Media LLC, April 5, 2000. ISBN 1-56931-436-5
• Ono, Toshihiro. Pokémon: Surf's Up, Pikachu Graphic Novel. VIZ Media LLC, June 2000. ISBN 1-56931-494-2