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{{Character Infobox
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|name=Spinel
|jname=スピネル
|tmname=Spinel
|image=Spinel anime.png
|size=180px
|caption=Spinel
|gender=Male
|hair=Green
|eyes=Red
|hometown=Unknown
|region=Unknown
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{{Character Infobox/Anime
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|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
|debut=''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''
|enva=N/A
|jpva=Makoto Furukawa
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{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{blizzard color light}}
|member=[[Explorers]]
|rank=Admin
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'''Spinel''' (Japanese: '''スピネル''' ''Spinel'') is one of the admins of the [[Explorers]], and a recurring major antagonist in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.

==History==
[[File:Spinel disguise.png|thumb|left|250px|Spinel in disguise]]
Spinel first appeared as a hologram in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', in a meeting with the other [[Explorers]] Admins. Upon seeing [[Amethio]]'s flaws, he started mocking him, doubting whether or not he actually saw the {{shiny|black}} [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]. Amethio and Spinel's squabbles were interrupted by [[Hamber]] before [[Gibeon]] decided to give Spinel the mission to investigate the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

Spinel made his physical debut in ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose!]]'', where it was revealed that he used his {{p|Magneton}} to jam the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]' phone signals to prevent them from communicating with their [[Rotom Phone]]s in the [[HZ011|previous episode]]. Later, Spinel was shown spying on the [[Brave Olivine]] in order to analyze the Rising Volt Tacklers' skills as {{pkmn|Trainer}}s.

In ''[[HZ013|An Unexpected Picnic!]]'', Spinel used a large amount of Magneton to create another electrical interference, preventing the Brave Olivine from updating its flight systems, leaving it stranded near [[Levincia]].

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!]]'', Spinel had his Magneton and {{p|Beheeyem}} lead [[Friede]] into an ambush in Levincia, but had them retreat once {{p|Charizard}} {{Tera}}stallized into a {{t|Dark}} type. Later, he lured Liko into the city with a false advertisement for a spice [[Murdock]] was looking to purchase. He cornered her in an alley and had his Beheeyem put Liko and her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and [[Rotom Phone]] in a trance, allowing him to take her pendant without difficulty. In the [[HZ015|following episode]], Spinel was seen at his base of operations studying the pendant and tracking the movement of the Rising Volt Tacklers and Liko.
[[File:Spinel taunts Friede.png|thumb|left|250px|Spinel taunts Friede]]
In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It!]]'', Spinel moved the van that served as his base to a cargo ship in Levincia's harbor, aiming to make a quiet getaway while the Rising Volt Tacklers were misdirected into pursuing a different ship. However, when he drove past Liko, [[Roy]], and [[Dot]], an ancient {{i|Poké Ball}} in Liko's possession reacted to her pendant as he passed by with it. The three were able to follow him to the ship, where he sent Beheeyem and Magneton to corner Dot and her {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}}, only for Liko and Roy to save her in time. When they were able to defeat his Pokémon with the combined forces of Sprigatito, Quaxly, and {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, Spinel was forced to send his {{p|Umbreon}} into battle, easily defeating his three opponents. The ancient Poké Ball then reacted with Liko's pendant again, forcing Spinel to exit his van, which in turn allowed Liko and Sprigatito to reclaim the pendant from him. Spinel was left laughing maniacally before retreating at Umbreon's urging when {{p|Arboliva}} emerged from the ball to protect Liko and the others.

Later, Spinel was summoned to a meeting of the Explorers leadership to submit a report on his mission. He was antagonized for his failure by [[Coral]], [[Chalce]], and [[Sidian]] before Hamber brought the meeting to an abrupt ending when Spinel offered no information beyond the contents of his report. He then stepped out of his van and looked out over the ocean, musing that he could not submit unverified information and expressing his own curiosity in the truth behind Liko and the pendant.

In [[HZ024]], it was revealed that Spinel was with [[Chalce]] at an Explorers research facility during the events in Galar.

In [[HZ027]], it was revealed that Spinel sent several false information to Dot to mislead the Rising Volt Tacklers. During the meeting with the other Admin of the Explorers, Spinel suggested that the group keep an eye on the movements of the Rising Volt Tacklers so that they could finally take possession of {{an|Terapagos}}, but Amethio and the other members decided to follow in the footsteps of the black Rayquaza.

In [[HZ034]], Spinel monitored Amethio's training with Hamber alongside Chalce. Soon after, they decided to focus on their main objective, finding the Black Rayquaza.

==Character==
[[File:Spinel insane.png|thumb|250px|Spinel appearing to lose his sanity]]
Spinel is shown to be snarky and dismissive towards others, especially with [[Amethio]], easily irritating him, which results in him becoming unprofessional around his associates. He is formal around other [[Explorers]] members, as well as, in front of his superiors. He happily obliges and obeys orders from Gibeon. Spinel is shown to be very confident on his abilities, and looks down on everyone, including his adversaries to whom he displays a condescending attitude, while keeping a seemingly unflinching sense of level-headness, rarely if ever seen losing his cool. Unlike Amethio, he has not been seen working with other members of the Explorers during his missions.

Spinel is shown to gather intelligence on his targets before acting, and relies on deception and subterfuge in conducting his operations. Spreading false information via the Internet is one of his trademark tactics; he will do this in order to mislead his targets, split them up, and lure them into traps. He tends to keep himself hidden and instructs his Pokémon through radio transmitters, allowing for them to easily escape with minimal risk once their tasks are finished. He also prefers to divide and entrap his targets so his ambush attacks will prove more effective. When out in public, he wears a disguise and changes his personality in order to keep his true identity a secret. Spinel had no problem erasing anyone's memory, as seen when he had his {{p|Beheeyem}} erase [[Liko]]'s memory after he stole her pendant. He also had no reservations about directly attacking other humans with his Pokémon.

However, once Liko, [[Roy]], and [[Dot]] were able to defeat Beheeyem and {{p|Magneton}}, their resistance caused Spinel to become uncharacteristically angry and forced him to let his {{p|Umbreon}} fight them. Shortly afterward, when he witnessed the {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Arboliva}} that emerged from the [[Ancient Poké Ball]], he appeared to lose some of his sanity, laughing maniacally at how fascinating he found it. He did not realize his defeat until Umbreon urged him to retreat. This shift in his character continued in the subsequent meeting of the Explorers leadership, where he said little outside of what he filed in his report and did not respond to [[Coral]]'s taunting.

==Pokémon==
====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Spinel
|pkmn=Magneton 
|type1=Electric
|type2=Steel
|img=Spinel Magneton.png
|epnum=HZ012
|epname=The Future I Choose!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Magneton}} is Spinel's first known Pokémon. It was first seen being used to create an electrical interference, preventing the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] from communicating with their [[Rotom Phone]]s. It was eventually chased off by [[Friede]] and [[Captain Pikachu]].

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!]]'', Magneton lured Friede and his {{p|Charizard}} to [[Levincia]], where it and {{p|Beheeyem}} launched an ambush. They were driven off after Friede Terastallized Charizard and unleashed a powerful {{m|Tera Blast}}.

Magneton's known moves are {{m|Zap Cannon}} and {{m|Electro Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Spinel
|pkmn=Umbreon
|gender=
|type1=Dark
|img=Spinel Umbreon.png
|epnum=HZ012
|epname=The Future I Choose!
|vajp=
|vaen=Lisa Ortiz
|desc={{p|Umbreon}} is Spinel's second known Pokémon and his main partner. It was first seen by Spinel's side as he spied on the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It!]]'', Spinel sent Umbreon out against Liko, Roy, and Dot as a final resort after the three defeated his Magneton and Beheeyem, unleashing a sneak attack that easily overpowered them. However, when Liko's pendant activated and caused the giant Arboliva to intervene, Umbreon urged Spinel to retreat.

Umbreon's only known move is {{m|Snarl}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Spinel
|pkmn=Beheeyem
|gender=
|type1=Psychic
|img=Spinel Beheeyem.png
|epnum=HZ012
|epname=The Future I Choose!
|vajp=
|vaen=Daman Mills
|desc={{p|Beheeyem}} is Spinel's third known Pokémon. It was first seen spying on the [[Brave Olivine]] alongside {{p|Magneton}}.

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!]]'', Beheeyem immobilized [[Friede]]'s {{p|Charizard}} allowing Magneton to attack it. Once Friede Terastallized Charizard into a Dark Tera type, Beheeyem withdrew. Beheeyem later assisted Spinel in distracting [[Liko]] by putting her in a trance, even doing the same thing to her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and [[Rotom Phone]], which allowed its Trainer to steal her pendant while also erasing Liko's memories of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

Beheeyem's known moves are {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Meteor Beam}}, and {{m|Teleport}}.}}

====Used====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Spinel
|pkmn=Magneton (multiple)
|type1=Electric
|type2=Steel
|img=Spinel other Magneton.png
|epnum=HZ013
|epname=An Unexpected Picnic!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=These {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Magneton}} were first used to create another electrical interference to prevent the [[Brave Olivine]] from updating its systems. They were driven off by [[Friede]]'s {{p|Charizard}}.

None of their moves are known.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{blizzard color light}}|bordercolor={{night color dark}}
|ja=古川慎 ''Makoto Furukawa''
<!--|en=-->
|fr_eu=Maxym Anciaux
|de=René Oltmanns
|pt_br=Silvio Gonzalez
|es_la=Miguel Ángel Leal
}}

==Artwork==
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|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; background: #{{blizzard color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spinel HZ artwork.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; background: #{{blizzard color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:HZ Spinel Settei.jpg|250px]]
|-
| Alternative artwork from<br>''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Concept art from<br>''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|}

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{blizzard color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{night color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| スピネル ''Spinel''
| From ''{{wp|spinel}}'' 
|-
| English, French,<br>Brazilian Portuguese
| Spinel
| Same as his Japanese name
|-
| Italian
| Rubén
| From the Spanish name ''Rubén'' and from ''rubino'' (Italian for {{wp|ruby}})
|-
| Spanish
| Espinela
| From ''espinela'' (Spanish for spinel)
|}
{{-}}
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