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{{Character Infobox
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|corecolor={{ghost color light}}
|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|text=FFF
|name=Amethio
|jname={{tt|アメジオ|Amejio}}
|tmname=Amethio
|image=Amethio anime.png|25px|size=150px
|caption=Amethio
|age=Unconfirmed{{#tag:ref|According to a statement by his Japanese voice actor, Amethio is a teenager.<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1636676500106919936</ref>|group=note}}
|gender=Male
|hair=Black and silver
|eyes=Purple
|hometown=Unknown
|region=Unknown
|relatives=[[Gibeon]] (grandfather)<br>Unnamed father
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{ghost color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
|debut=''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''
|enva=[[Daman Mills]]
|jpva=[[Shun Horie]]
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{ghost color light}}
|member=[[Explorers]]
|rank=Admin
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{ghost color light}}
|gen={{gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|Mezastar}}
|trainer=Explorers
<!--|enva=N/A
|jpva={{wp|Shun Horie}}-->
}}
|}
'''Amethio''' (Japanese: '''アメジオ''' ''Amethio'') is one of the admins of the [[Explorers]], and a recurring major antagonist in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.

==In the anime==
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===History===
[[File:Amethio HZ001.png|250px|thumb|left|Amethio ready to partake in battle against Friede]]
Amethio debuted in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''. He was first seen entering [[Indigo Academy]] while searching for [[Liko]]. When they met, he introduced himself as an associate of [[Diana|her grandmother]], and requested Liko's pendant. Liko, distrusting him, attempted to escape but got caught up in a {{pkmn|battle}} against Amethio's teammate [[Zirc]] and his {{p|Rhydon}}. He caught up with her on the roof of the academy, only for [[Friede]] to appear on the back of his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} and interfere, clashing with his {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}}. 

Amethio witnessed the power Liko's mysterious pendant held and, in [[HZ002|the following episode]], led the rest of his group on an aerial chase for Friede and Liko back to the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]'s airship. After breaking through the ship's forcefield, Amethio threatened Liko to come with them, and she nearly complied, but they were stopped by Friede and [[Captain Pikachu]]. They resumed the battle from earlier, but Friede chose his Pikachu this time, which Amethio saw as a taunt. Once more, their battle ended without a winner, as Liko interrupted the battle. Her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} then unleashed a {{m|Leafage}} strong enough to break the forcefield around the battlefield, but was blown overboard in the process. Seeing this as a chance to gain leverage over the situation, Amethio captured Sprigatito and fled with his teammates.

In [[HZ003|the following episode]], Amethio assigned Zirc to spy on [[Brave Olivine]] and Onia to look after Sprigatito. When his group was found by the Rising Volt Taclkers, Amethio had another battle with Friede, which ended when Liko managed to rescue her Pokémon. [[HZ004|Some time later]], Amethio decided to report to [[Hamber]] on the progress of his mission, after which he decided to take responsibility for discovering the pendant's secrets.

As of ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', after leaving without a mission to complete, that was now given by [[Spinel]], Amethio decided to follow and discover more about the [[Black Rayquaza]] that was summoned from [[Roy]]'s {{DL|Poké Ball|Ancient Poké Ball}}.

In ''[[HZ021|The Lonely Hatenna]]'', Amethio, Onia, and Zirc arrived in the [[Galar]] region in order to investigate the [[Galar Mine]]. In the [[HZ022|following episode]], they entered the mine and split up, with Amethio engaging Friede in battle while Onia and Zirc confronted Liko and Roy. However, a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}} that once traveled with [[Lucius]] began rampaging, interrupting Amethio and Friede's battle. After retreating in the [[HZ023|next episode]], Amethio decided to get the {{an|Terapagos|Pokémon}} that emerged from Liko's pendant.
[[File:Hamber Vs Amethio HZ034.png|thumb|250px|Amethio battling with Hamber]]
In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', Amethio, Zirc and Onia reported his findings to Hamber. Right after, they followed Liko, Roy, and Friede to an [[ancient castle]] in [[Hammerlocke]]. Once they found them, Amethio and his teammates surrounded them in order to take the mysterious Pokémon away. In the [[HZ025|next episode]], Amethio battled Friede once again. During the battle, Amethio had the upper hand on Friede, until he {{Tera}}stallized his Charizard into a {{t|Dark}} [[type]], which led him to losing the battle.

In ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]'', Amethio mostly kept to himself, still upset over his defeat. His Ceruledge approached him to see if he was alright, but Amethio had few words to say. In the [[HZ027|next episode]], Amethio met up with the rest of the Explorers Admins and suggested following Rayquaza, which would eventually lead them to Lucius's other Pokémon and getting closer to Terapagos as a result. The other Admins then agreed with his suggestion.

In ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', Amethio found the Black Rayquaza and battled it, but lost. After returning to base, Amethio asked Hamber to train him in order to become stronger, which he accepted. In the [[HZ034|next episode]], Amethio battled Hamber, but lost when he Terastallized his {{p|Dusknoir}}. After the battle, Amethio was given a [[Tera Orb]] to use from Hamber.
[[File:Friede Amethio HZ045.png|250px|thumb|left|Friede and Amethio joining forces to battle the Black Rayquaza]]
In [[HZ045]], Amethio blamed Spinel for the destruction caused by Rayquaza and he saved Liko and Terapagos from being hit by a {{m|Draco Meteor}}, challenging the [[Legendary Pokémon]] again. After Terastallizing Ceruledge, Amethio reluctantly joined forces with Friede and his Tera Charizard who used a joint strategy to battle. In the midst of the tough battle, the two were defeated, and soon afterwards, Amethio witnessed the [[evolution]] of Liko's Sprigatito into a {{TP|Liko|Floragato}}. At the end of the battle, Liko thanked Amethio for his help, but he replied that their team-up was just something temporary and that his objective was just the Black Rayquaza before returning to the Explorers' base. Later, in a meeting with the other members and Gibeon, Amethio heard each other's new missions, and after each one left the place, Amethio stayed with Hamber at the base.

In [[HZ054]], Amethio was summoned to meet with Gibeon in person. While in the meeting, he swore to succeed in capturing Terapagos and finding Laqua, so Gibeon could obtain the [[Rakurium]] found there. After leaving, Amethio promised Hamber that he would succeed for his grandfather, Gibeon, where his father had failed, and asked Ceruledge to continue serving him in this endeavor. He was then contacted by Zirc and Onia, who had been spying on Spinel at the [[Exceed]] building and alerted him to his rival Admin's movements. This information led Amethio to conclude that Spinel was once again planning something.
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===Character===
[[File:Friede and Amethio rivalry.png|thumb|250px|Amethio and Friede]]
Amethio is a formal person who does not show much emotion in many situations. However, his politeness is a front he uses to manipulate others into giving him what he wants. Amethio would take the first initiative to decide whether a battle is necessary. Instead of having [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]], he would be the one to battle, taking responsibility of the situation. However, his tendency to battle by himself tends to make him reckless, such as when he first tried to take on [[Lucius]]'s [[Black Rayquaza]] with his own Pokemon without backup, which resulted in failure.

He is a strong {{pkmn|Trainer}} and appears to have sparked somewhat of a rivalry with [[Friede]], even suggesting to resume a battle they dropped off earlier in ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]''. He also doesn't take lightly to being underestimated, expressing his irritation when Friede chose his [[Captain Pikachu|Pikachu]] over his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} or when Friede is distracted during their battles.

Despite his forceful means, Amethio seems to not want to use unnecessary violence to attain his goals, such as when he flinched when his {{p|Ceruledge}}'s {{m|Psycho Cut}} missed and caused an explosion on the [[Brave Olivine]], as well as saving {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} from falling. He also does not have any ill intent towards the Rising Volt Tacklers (and their Pokémon) personally, allowing Onia to care for Sprigatito in her own affectionate way, as well as having his Ceruledge protect Liko from the Black Rayquaza's {{m|Draco Meteor}} despite having no reason to do so.

===Pokémon===
====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Amethio
|pkmn=Ceruledge [[File:TeraGem Ghost.png|20px|Ghost|link=Ghost (type)]]
|main=Amethio's Ceruledge
|type1=Fire
|type2=Ghost
|img=Amethio Ceruledge.png
|epnum=HZ001
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)
|vajp=Kohsuke Tanabe
|vaen=Tyler Bunch
|desc={{p|Ceruledge}} is Amethio's first known Pokémon and his main battler. It often participates in battles against [[Friede]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Amethio
|pkmn=Corviknight
|gender=
|type1=Flying
|type2=Steel
|img=Amethio Corviknight.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Corviknight}} is Amethio's second known Pokémon. Amethio uses Corviknight as his main means of transportation. In ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', it was briefly used to battle Friede's Charizard before being commanded by Amethio to capture Liko, which it failed due to the pendant's power protecting her with a barrier.

In ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', Corviknight was used as a means to assist {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} in its battle against the [[Black Rayquaza]], helping Ceruledge by allowing the Fire Blades Pokémon fly on its back as the battle took place at sea.

Corviknight's known moves are {{m|Air Slash}} and {{m|Hurricane}}.}}

====Traveling with====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Amethio Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{ghost color}}|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|ja=堀江瞬 ''Shun Horie''
|en=Daman Mills
|fi=Aksu Palmén
|fr_eu=Damien Locqueneux
|de=Max Schira
|it=Sebastiano Tamburrini
|pt_br=Rafael Schubert
|pt_eu=Fábio Barbosa
|es_la=Pascual Meza
|es_eu=Carlos Bautista
|he=גל בר-און ''Gal Bar-On''
|id=Agathon Hafi|pl=Damian Kulec|no=Philip Helgar
|zh_yue=劉達斌
|zh_cmn=音箱}}

===Artwork===
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|-
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:Amethio Pokemon 2023 Expression Sheet.png|x200px]]
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:Pokémon Horizons Amethio Concept Art.png|x200px]]
|- 
| colspan=3 |Concept art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}'' <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1636676500106919936/photo/1</ref>
| colspan=3 |Concept art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:Pokémon Mezastar Amethio.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:Amethio Second Japanese poster Art.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:Amethio First Japanese poster Art.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:Open Hand Amethio.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:Hand Amethio.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:Amethio Tera Orb Art.png|x200px]]
|-
|{{color2|000|Pokémon Mezastar}} artwork
| colspan=2 |Japanese poster artwork
| colspan=3 |Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|}

====Eyecatch====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Amethio Ceruledge.png|x150px]]
|-
|}

==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Amethio HZM.png|thumb|130px|right|Amethio in Pocket Monsters]]
Amethio appeared in the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters|Kei Yamadaka}} manga, playing the same role he does in the anime.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|Amethio|Ceruledge|Amethio Ceruledge HZM.png|size=120px|fire|ghost}}
| {{ActivePoké|Amethio|Corviknight|Amethio Corviknight HZM.png|size=170px|flying|steel|link=no}}
|}

=====Traveling with=====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Amethio Rotom Phone HZM.png|size=120px|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

===Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~===
[[File:Amethio PMLT.png|130px|thumb|right|Amethio in Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~]]
Amethio appeared in the [[Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~]] manga, playing the same role he does in the anime.
====Pokémon====
{| width="75%"
|-
|{{ActivePoké|Amethio|Ceruledge|Amethio Ceruledge PMLT.png|size=150px|Fire|Ghost}}
|
|
|}
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==In the games==
===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]===
Amethio, in a version based on the anime, appeared in [[Pokémon Mezastar]]. In this game, Amethio is seen using {{p|Corviknight}}, {{p|Rhydon}}, {{p|Golduck}}, and {{p|Ceruledge}}, with Rhydon and Golduck being Pokémon that he was not seen using in the anime, although it could be a reference to [[Zirc]]'s Rhydon, and [[Onia]]'s Golduck. In the [[Gorgeous Star set 1 (Mezastar)|first Gorgeous Star series]], as part of a tie-in with the anime, [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Friede]], or [[Explorers]] Admin Amethio, could randomly challenge the player as a Trainer and Battle opponent.

====Pokémon====
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|-
|
{| style="margin:auto; {{roundy|7px}}; background: #{{white color light}}"
|-
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{| width="170px" style="margin:auto; background: transparent"
|-
! Explorers Amethio<br><small>エクスプローラーズ アメジオ</small>
|-
|
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin:auto; background: #FFF; border: 3px solid #{{white color dark}}; {{roundytop|10px}}"
| [[File:Mezastar Trainer Amethio.png|90px]]
|}
|-
| style="text-align:center" | <small>'''Difficulty:'''</small> ★★★★☆
|}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Flying|type2=Steel|name=Corviknight|img=0823Corviknight|move=Brave Bird|movetype=Flying}}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Ground|type2=Rock|name=Rhydon|img=112Rhydon|move=Rock Blast|movetype=Rock}}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Water|name=Golduck|img=0055Golduck|move=Psybeam|movetype=Psychic}}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fire|type2=Ghost|name=Ceruledge|img=0937Ceruledge|move=Psycho Cut|movetype=Psychic}}
|}
|}
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====Disks====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|ghost}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|4-1-025|{{OBP|Ceruledge|4-1-025}}|Fire|Ghost|}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|ghost}}

==Trivia==
* When {{Tera}}stallizing his {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}}, Amethio uses the phrase (Japanese: '''我が道を貫け''' ''walk your own path'').

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{ghost color}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"
|- style="color:#fff;"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| アメジオ ''Amethio''
| From ''{{wp|amethyst}}''
|-
| English, German, Spanish, French,<br>Italian, European Portuguese<br>Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Dutch,<br>Polish, Swedish, Turkish
| Amethio
| Same as his Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 아메시오 ''Amethio''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 艾梅吉歐 ''Àiméijí'ōu''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 艾梅吉歐
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Amethito
| Similar to his Japanese name
|}

==Notes==
<references group="note"/>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
{{Explorers}}<br>
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|ghost}}<br>
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

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[[Category:Anime characters]]
[[Category:Trainers with Tera Orbs]]

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