Marvin

If you were looking for the character of the day with the Japanese name of Manabu, see Timmy (EP053).

If you were looking for the character in Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!, see Manabu Kazuo.

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Marvin

Marvin (Japanese: マナブ Manabu) is a character in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

History

Marvin debuted in the Sword & Shield arc. He had recently moved to Galar and noted how different the local Zigzagoon looked compared to where he was from. He was surprised by a giant Pangoro and wandered into a campsite, where he encountered Sōdo Tsurugi, Shirudomiria Tate, and Professor Magnolia, learning that the giant Pangoro had just been a simulation used by Shirudomiria to research Dynamax.

Wanting to teach Marvin about what Dynamaxing is, Sōdo and Shirudomiria allowed the boy to participate in another simulation. Sōdo lent his Sirfetch'd to use since Marvin had no Pokémon of his own. Together, the trio fought the Dynamax Pangoro hologram, eventually defeating it. Having experienced a Pokémon battle for the first time, Marvin gained the confidence to set out on his own Pokémon journey. After asking and receiving approval from his parents, Marvin joined Sōdo and others on their quest to study Dynamax.

Later, the trailer house was attacked by a trio of wild Drednaw. In order to battle the Bite Pokémon, Sōdo and Shirudomiria each received a Rotom Phone with a Pokédex function installed, officially making them both Pokédex holders. With some assistance from Sobble, the Drednaw were defeated. Afterward, Professor Magnolia suggested Marvin keep Sobble, which he happily accepted.

Pokémon

On hand

Namida-kun

Namida-kun

Debut	Sword & Shield chapter

Namida-kun (Japanese: ナミダくん Namida-kun) is Marvin's only known Pokémon. It took a liking to Marvin as they traveled together and happily accepted when he asked it to join his team.

None of Namida-kun's moves are known.

Borrowed

Sirfetch'd

Debut	Sword & Shield chapter

Sōdo lent Marvin his Sirfetch'd to use against the Dynamax Pangoro hologram. With Sōdo and Shirudomiria's help, Marvin and Sirfetch'd eventually defeated the Pangoro hologram.

Sirfetch'd's known moves are Meteor Assault, Slam, and Brave Bird.

In the games

Marvin is a non-player character that makes an appearance in Pokémon Sword and Shield. He is a Schoolboy that can be battled on Route 3.

Pokémon

This listing is of Marvin's Pokémon in the games:

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Schoolboy Marvin Route 3 Sword and Shield Reward: $720

Types: Grass Poison Ability: Natural Cure Held item: None Budew♂ Lv.12 Absorb Grass Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Regenerator Held item: None Gossifleur♂ Lv.12 Leafage Grass Physical   --       Rapid Spin Normal Physical   --       Sweet Scent Normal Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Quotes

• Before battle

"Oh! Instead of a Pokémon, I found a Trainer! I'll have to check how strong you are!"

• Upon being defeated

"Yeowch! Your Pokémon are way too strong!"

• After being defeated

"Losing's really painful, so I'll raise my partner Pokémon, too!"

Names

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	マナブ Manabu	From 学ぶ manabu (to learn)
English	Marvin
German	Joby
Spanish	Luis
French	Arnold
Italian	Charlie
Korean	다움 Daum
Chinese (Mandarin)	阿學 / 阿学 Ā Xué	From 學 / 学 xué / hohk (to learn)
Chinese (Cantonese)	阿學 A Hohk

Marvin's Pokémon

Namida-kun

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	ナミダくん Namida-kun	From 涙 namida (tears).

This article is part of both Project Manga and Project CharacterDex, Bulbapedia projects that, together, aim to write comprehensive articles on the Pokémon Manga and CharacterDex, respectively.