Marvin

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Marvin

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

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Marvin debuted in PASS01. 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.

In PASS03, 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.

In PASS08, Marvin helped Sōdo train for his upcoming Gym battle with Nessa. Marvin eventually called off the battle, but Sōdo's Sutikkun gained enough experience to evolve into a Thwackey. Afterward, Marvin and Shirudomiria went to Hulbury Stadium, where they watched Sōdo's battle with Nessa.

Later, Marvin and Sōdo trained together in preparation for the latter's Gym battle with Opal. While they sparred, Namida-kun evolved into a Drizzile, giving Sōdo the idea to use its water bombs and devise a strategy for avoiding Opal's Gigantamax Alcremie's attacks.

Pokémon

On hand

Namida-kun

Namida-kun

Namida-kun

Debut	PASS01

Namida-kun (Japanese: ナミダくん Namida-kun) is Marvin's only known Pokémon. As a Sobble, it took a liking to Marvin as they traveled together and happily accepted when he asked it to join his team. It later evolved into a Drizzile while helping Sōdo prepare for his fifth Gym battle.

Namida-kun's only known move is Water Pulse.

Borrowed

Sirfetch'd ♂

Debut	PASS01

Main article: Ransun

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.

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* Marvin*
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)
French	Larmiche	From larmiche and larmichette (little tear)
German	Träne	From Träne (tear)

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