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Natsume is the Gym Leader of Yamabuki City's Gym, known officially as the Yamabuki Gym. She hands out the Marsh Badge to Trainers who defeat her. She possesses psychic abilities and specializes in Psychic-type Pokémon. As Natsume's psychic powers increased, she grew more obsessed with developing them. She also became less emotional, using her abilities for…

Mewtwo is a Pokémon created by science. Mewtwo was created after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments based on Mew. It is said to have the most savage heart among all Pokémon, lack compassion, and strike fear into its enemy with cold, glowing eyes. Because it was engineered to be the ultimate in battle, it can only think of…

Erika is the Gym Leader of Celadon City's Gym, known officially as the Celadon Gym. She hands out the Rainbow Badge to trainers who defeat her. She is a serene young woman who specializes in Grass-type Pokémon. She sometimes dresses in elegant kimonos and seems to represent traditional Japanese beauty, and perhaps geisha culture. Erika has a kindhearted…

Kikuko is a Ghost-type Trainer and the third and oldest member of the Indigo Elite Four. Kikuko is confident in battle and always looks forward to challenging a strong Trainer. In her match against Satoshi, she bade her time to observe Pikachu's movements before having her Gangar attack. Over time, she has developed an array of strategies to counter an…

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Hayato is the Gym Leader of Violet City's Gym, known officially as the Violet Gym. He hands out the Zephyr Badge to Trainers who defeat him. He specializes in Flying-type Pokémon. Hayato has a self-righteous attitude when it comes to Pokémon training, which angered Satoshi. Hayato also expressed an intense dislike for the assumption many Trainers make that…

Kanna is an Ice-type Trainer and the first member of the Indigo Elite Four. Kanna's skills are highly regarded and she makes frequent appearances in the media, though she is dismissive of her fame and the praise of others. Instead, she mentors up-and-coming Trainers and hosts her own lectures. In particular, she teaches Trainers to find their inner strength…

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Shiba is a member of the Kanto Elite Four. He raises Fighting-type Pokémon, living with them and training with them. He joined the Elite Four out of a desire to challenge the best Trainers. Although he trains Fighting Pokémon, he also commonly uses Iwark and its evolved form. Shiba regularly visits the Sevii Islands. He and his Pokémon use the spa on One…

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Yukinari Ookido is a Pokémon Professor and a major supporting character of the Pocket Monsters anime who lives and works at his research lab in Masara Town. He appears semi-regularly to give Satoshi advice to help him achieve his goal of becoming the greatest Pokémon Master. (Source: Bulbapedia)

Asuna is the Gym Leader of Huen Town's hot springs Gym, known officially as the Huen Gym. She specializes in Fire-type Pokémon and gives out the Heat Badge to Trainers who defeat her. Asuna is enthusiastic about her new role as Gym Leader, but she was still getting used to the responsibilities and was overwhelmed. While Asuna already has the hallmarks of a…

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Takeshi appeared primarily as an opponent to Satoshi in his debut episode; unlike later Gym Leaders, he requested to join Satoshi on his journey, aiming to be the world's greatest Pokémon Breeder. Takeshi mainly provides an advisory role to the other main characters of the anime, being several years older than the rest of them. His knowledge of Pokémon…

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Katsura is the Gym Leader of Guren Island's (later the Twin Islands') Gym, known officially as the Guren Gym. He hands out the Volcano Badge to Trainers who defeat him. He is a highly intelligent man who specializes in Fire-type Pokémon. Katsura likes to make up riddles and use puns even in inappropriate situations. Even so, he is a stern opponent and takes…

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Kasumi is a Gym Leader of Hanada City's Gym, known officially as the Hanada Gym. She gives the Cascade Badge to Trainers who defeat her in battle. She specializes in Water-type Pokémon. Kasumi is a friend and former traveling partner of the anime's main character, Satoshi. After he stole her bike and proceeded to accidentally destroy it, Kasumi followed him…

Shirona is astoundingly powerful and well-respected as Sinnoh's Champion. She is measured in her battling style, and while she attacks in quick succession, she prefers not to exhaust either hers or her opponents' Pokémon. Shirona has a calm demeanor, not showing the slightest of stress even in the heat of battle. Shirona is incredibly wise and well versed…