Nessa/Quotes

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These are Nessa's quotes in the Pokémon games.

In the core series

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Hulbury

"You must be a Gym Challenger, right?"

(Regardless of player's choice): "You're one of the ones endorsed by Leon, right?"

"You've become something of a hot topic among the Gym Leaders."

"Here you go, Mr./Ms. Famous. I already heard about you, so you should learn about me, too."

"Let's head to the stadium. I love fishing, but I love Pokémon battles even more and I'm itching for a battle with you!"

Hulbury Stadium

"Welcome, honored Gym Challenger!"

"I think you already realize, but I'm Nessa. Sorry to have made you look for me."

"I don't doubt my humble mission's difficulty... Yet you cleared it. Your mind as a Pokémon Trainer must be quite refined."

"No matter what kind of plan your refined mind may be plotting, my partner and I will be sure to sink it."

• Upon sending out last Pokémon

"Looks like I'm down to one last Pokémon. I've been saving the best for last!"

• Upon using Dynamax

"Flood the stadium and make it our ocean! Drednaw, time to Dynamax!"

• Upon using Max Geyser

"This is a little gift from us... I hope you can take it!"

• Upon being defeated

"I may proudly be the strongest member of this Gym, but I was totally washed away!"

• After being defeated

"How...? How can this be?!"

"*sigh* Now that I've battled you, I think I understand."

"Continue to seize victories in the Gym Challenge with your Pokémon."

"You have an incredible spirit that may even be strong enough to challenge the Champion."

"You'll want to challenge the Fire Gym Leader next. As you and your Pokémon are now, he'll definitely want to battle you."

Wyndon Stadium (Champion Cup Locker Room)

"Long time no see! This'll be a different sort of battle than you faced in the Gym Challenge. Those were basically test matches, but this... This is serious battle."

Wyndon Stadium (Champion Cup Finals)

"I can tell you've grown far stronger since you faced me in Hulbury Stadium."

"I've got to hand it to our undefeated Champion. He's got a proper eye for talent, too."

"But you're not the Champion, and you'll never become the Champion, either."

"Do you know why? Because I, Nessa, am going to defeat both you and Leon!"

"I'm not going to underestimate you again."

"I'll use Dynamax to wash you out to sea and beyond the horizon!"

• Upon sending out first Pokémon

"Sonia might be disappointed, but I'm going to wash your team away!"

• Upon sending out last Pokémon

"Looks like I'm down to one last Pokémon. I've been saving the best for last!"

• Upon using Gigantamax

"Flood the stadium and make it our ocean! Drednaw, time to Gigantamax!"

• Upon using G-Max Stonesurge

"This is a little gift from us... I hope you can take it!"

• Upon being defeated

"You had no problem handling our surging might. It's no wonder that you won."

• After being defeated

"You and your Pokémon are just too much..."

"Even with my Dynamaxed partner, you weathered our waves and stood firm."

"Now that I think about it, Sonia was saying something about how amazing you were."

"I wish I'd paid more attention to what she was talking about."

"I bet everyone in Galar's got their eyes on you now."

"You defeated my team, so now you've got to ride that current all the way to the end!"

Hulbury Stadium (Sordward and Shielbert)

"Don't get too close, you lot! Things are pretty dangerous here!"

"Yes. They took shelter just a short while ago... Y'know, the more I look at you three, the more I see how odd a little group you are."

"And I'm grateful for it. That Dynamax Pokémon's power is so intense I'm sure it'd give me trouble. I'd feel a lot more confident about it if you all joined the battle. Let's do it!"

• After defeating Dynamax Gyarados

"Because of everyone's help, no one was hurt and we were able to turn the tide of the situation. I'll keep that Pokémon at Hulbury Stadium until it can fully recover. <player>... If you ever need my help, just let me know. "

"I suppose I'll see you later, then? Thank you so much for your help, truly."

Wyndon Stadium (Champion Cup Rematch)

• Before battle

"I'm sure you remember, but I'm Nessa."

"And I'm not here to chat. I'm here to win!"

• Upon being defeated

"I don't get it. What do I gotta do to beat you, huh?"

• After being defeated

"I have my best team, and we train and we train... But then you're always just one step ahead."

"Maybe that's why I can't stop thinking about you."

Isle of Armor Random Encounters

• When first spoken to

"Well, hello there, Champion! Have you come to see me?"

"No, no, just winding you up a bit. I've got some time off from my modeling and Gym Leader work, so I'm honing my moves."

• If found in Fields of Honor

"Look at this — nature as far as the eye can see. Just the sort of spot Milo'd love, right?"

• If found in Forest of Focus

"When it rains here in the forest, the sound's so calming. It makes for a nice mental refresh if I've lost a battle or something."

• If found on Challenge Road

"Doesn't the breeze up here feel nice? It's the type of day that makes you think a Wingull might swoop by and bring you a letter!"

• If found in Courageous Cavern

"You can get to the sea through here. There are some small islands around there — my favorite spots!"

• If found on Challenge Beach or Training Lowlands

"The water looks so inviting... Wonder how many seconds it'd take me to swim to that island out there?"

• If found in Potbottom Desert

"Drednaw and I are doing some intensive training. We're working on moves that can drench even this bone-dry desert!"

• During harsh sunlight or clear skies

"Look at this brilliant swimming weather! Good thing the Hulbury Gym uniform doubles as a swimsuit, so I can dive right in!"

• During overcast conditions

"Clouds have got to cover a certain proportion of the sky for a day to officially be called cloudy. The sky's at least nine-tenths covered today, so that definitely qualifies!"

• During rain or thunderstorms

"Rain's got its share of haters, but I guarantee you none of them are Water-type Pokémon! It just goes to show how people and Pokémon don't always agree on what's nice weather!"

• During a sandstorm

"Since Drednaw's also a Rock type, it grows more resistant to special moves during sandstorms."

• During foggy conditions

"In thick fogs like this, it's easy for ships to lose their way at sea. That's why we have lighthouses, like the one in Hulbury!"

Wyndon Stadium (Galarian Star Tournament)

Partnering with Nessa

• In the locker room before the first round

"I've got to admit, it feels a bit strange teaming up together with you like this. I mean...I'm happy to get to battle alongside you, but you're just too good. You know?"

• In the locker room before the second round

"What did you think of our graceful Water-type moves? I've worked to refine them to their purest form. I'll be firing them off from beside you in the next match, too."

• In the locker room before the last round

"When you and I team up together, there's no way we can do anything but win. So once you're ready, let's go and do just that."

• On the field before the first round battle

"Don't worry. I won't let anyone sink our team!"

• On the field before the second round battle

"I'm at my best when I team up with you! It's like I'm a mermaid who's found water!"

• On the field before the last round battle

"Even If I have to flood this stadium and turn it into an ocean, I'll swim my way through!"

• Winning the Tournament

"The waves have receded, and only you and I are left standing... Congratulations on this victory, <player>. And thank you for it."

• Against Milo

"Just my luck I'd get pitted against a Grass-type user like you, Milo... But I don't plan on losing!"

In spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Nessa (Masters)

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Menu interface (voice clips)

• After being recruited

"My name's Nessa. I'm the Gym Leader of Hulbury over in Galar. Pleased to meet you!"

• Sync pair viewer

"My partner and I are gonna flood the battlefield and make it our ocean."

"I'll show you why they call me the raging wave!"

• Sync pair viewer (Holiday 2021)

"Even the nicest outfit can be ruined by bas posture."

• Selection screen (forming team)

"Hope you're ready to make some waves!"

• Selection screen (disbanding team)

"Bye."

• Upon learning a new lucky skill

"Ready to dive into something new."

• Upon learning a new lucky skill (Holiday 2021)

"I can't wait to use this."

• Upon leveling-up

"I feel stronger already."

• Upon reaching max level

"Our strength is as boundless as the sea!"

• Upon unlocking a new level cap

"Look how far we've come."

• Upon unlocking a new level cap (Holiday 2021)

"We're more refined than ever before."

• During conversation

"Ehm..."

"Hey."

"Yeah."

"Good one!"

"Well done."

"I'm rooting for you."

"Unacceptable."

"No."'

"Oh no..."

"You've got it!"

"Not happening."

"'Preciate it!"

"Aha..."

"Are you kidding me?!"

• During special gift conversation

"Here, take this."

"I've got something special for you."

Battle interface (voice clips)

• Co-op match screen

"Right!"

• VS screen

"Sink or swim."

• Battle start

"Come on!"

• Using Pokémon move

"Go!"

"You know what to do."

• Using item

"I've got this!"

• Using Trainer move

"How'd you like this!"

• Using Sync Move

"I'll wash you out to sea."

• Unity Move

"Dive!"

"Splash!"

"Flight!"

• Switching in

"Ready to go!"

• Recalling fainted Pokémon

"They washed us away."

• "Nice" emote

"That's the spirit!"

• "Watch out" emote

"Careful!"

• "Let's do this" emote

"I'll wash you out to sea."

• "Thanks!" emote

"Thanks!"

• Defeat

"How can this be?!"

• Victory

"Time to ride the wave of victory!"

Sync Pair Story - A Day with Nessa

"Ah, I feel so refreshed now!"

"I didn't know you were such a good swimmer."

Do you always swim around here?: "Yes. The waters here are so pristine."

Do you like to swim?: "Why, I love to swim, of course!"

"My father is a fisherman. Growing up, I always lived near the ocean."

"That's why for me, swimming is both a way to train as well as an important source of relaxation."

Isn't it tiring?/That seems exhausting.: "I've never thought so, not even once."

"It feels nice to just turn off my brain and drift away in the water..."

"and swimming as hard as I can is so refreshing!"

"Drednaw also loves to swim in the ocean."

"Sometimes he'll wake up in the wee hours of the morning and drag me to the ocean while I'm still half-asleep!"

"I try to complain and say I want to sleep more, but every time I do, Drednaw starts to open his mouth wide."

"When I see that, I know I'd better wake up right away before he gives me a proper chomping!"

"That aside, other than playful nibbles, he's never actually bitten me before."

He's gentle.: "Yes! Bit of a surprise, isn't it?"

How adorable!: "He sure is! I'm glad you agree!"

"Drednaw may look intimidating, but mine is so darling!"

"Sometimes, when we're out shopping, he'll wander off somewhere when I'm not looking..."

"But then I call his name, and he pops his head right up and plods back over to me!"

"It's the cutest thing I've ever seen! I can't get enough of it!"

You don't say!/I wanna try! Drednaaaw!: "You can say hi to him, but don't get too close, OK?"

"My partner knows how to behave around other people..."

"But in general, Drednaw are known to be rather aggressive."

"It's sad, but a lot of Trainers release their Drednaw because they can't handle them properly."

"On the other hand, that means they're extremely loyal once you've earned their trust!"

"It might be difficult to build that trust, but once it's there, you can really count on them!"

"That's why I'll keep working hard to be a Trainer who's worthy of my Drednaw's trust."

"Because I want us to be partners forever. It's as simple as that."

Pokémon Center

• Upon being summoned in sync pair scout

"No matter what kind of plan your refined mind may be plotting, my partner and I will be sure to sink it."

• Upon being summoned in sync pair scout (Holiday 2021)

"This is a little gift from us... I hope you can take it!"

• Random conversation

"Do you like to fish?"

"When I'm fishing, I get excited wondering what sort of Pokémon will take the bait and how the encounter might unfold."

"There's a tension to it that I find charming. It's not unlike taking on the Gym Challenge!"

• Random conversation

"I met Sonia when I did my Gym Challenge, and we're still good friends to this day."

"Though we've chosen different paths in life, she still understands me and what I go through."

"She's saved me so many times. I just love her positive personality!"

• Random conversation

"I hear that many strong sync pairs have gathered here on Pasio."

"I'm going to train by challenging the Grass-type sync pairs first!"

"Then, once I've gotten stronger, I'm going to ask Milo for a rematch—and this time, I'll be the victor!"

• Random conversation

"I think it's normal to feel frustrated when you lose."

"But I don't stop there—I also try to analyze what went wrong!"

"If you stop thinking, you limit how much you can grow."

• Random conversation

"A model, by definition, is one who serves as an example to others."

"That means at any given moment, wherever they happen to be, others are watching them."

"By that standard, I would also consider you a model, <player>."

"The way you care for your Pokémon makes you a wonderful role model for other Trainers."

• Random conversation

"When I let go and allow the waves to carry me, I feel like I'm the only one in the world."

"That's what I do to relax whenever I'm feeling down or tired."

"Try to keep that a secret from everyone else, though."

• If spoken to again

"I let the waves wash away all my bad feelings."

"That's why I can fight the good fight again today, both in Pokémon battles and in modeling!"

• Random conversation

"I won't cut corners as a Gym Leader or a model."

"Doing so would only let down everyone who looks up to me."

"And I would be letting myself down, too."

"That's why I'm always aiming to be number one, with all I've got!"

• If spoken to again

"Putting one hundred percent of your energy into something can be rather taxing."

"But that effort is what allows you to go one step beyond everyone else."

"And why wouldn't you want to stand out from the crowd?"

• Random conversation (Holiday 2021)

"What do you think about this red costume?"

"I feel like it has an elegant exterior that's hiding a passionate spirit within."

"I'd say it suits me perfectly. I love it!"

• Random conversation (Holiday 2021)

"I often go out fishing with Eiscue."

"The little rascal uses the hair at the top of his head to fish!"

"I'd really love to show you someday. It's quite a sight to behold!"

• Random conversation (Holiday 2021)

"It's so lovely to get together with you and with my other friends. I always have such an exciting time!"

"There's a feeling of warmth with friends that's different from when you're with family."

"You've just got to make sure you don't get too excited and overdo it!"

• Random conversation (Holiday 2021)

"As a model, I always have to think about the way I carry myself."

"When I stand up straight and tall, I think my clothes look even better on me."

"Give it a try! You'll feel just like you're strutting down the runway."

• Random conversation (Holiday 2021)

"Sonia and I are always going out together and looking at the latest fashion and cosmetics."

"Would you like to come with us next time, <player>?"

"I'll pick out the perfect clothes for you!"

• Random conversation (Holiday 2021)

"It's important to always keep your cool. But that's easier said than done."

"That's why everyone's got to think of their own way to chill out."

• If spoken to again

"Whenever things get heated during a battle, I pick up Eiscue and give him a hug."

"He's cool and soothing, and it feels very “noice.”"

"Why don't you give him a hug, too? Try it once, and you'll be hooked!"

• Random conversation (Holiday 2021)

"Eiscue is originally from someplace that's much colder than here."

"He drifted across the ocean for a long time before he came to me."

"From time to time, I get to thinking...where exactly did he come from?"

• If spoken to again

"I'd really love to go looking for the place where Eiscue was born and grew up."

"Nothing wrong with going out on a spontaneous little adventure like that, right?"

"If you came with me, I know we'd have an amazing time!"

• Special log-in conversation (generic)

"Hey there, <player>. You've got a good look on your face today. It's as good as any model's, I'd say."

"I'll keep on swimming so I don't get washed away by your momentum!"

• Special log-in conversation (generic) (Holiday 2021)

"Oh, <player>, you're here! I just couldn't wait to see you."

"Would you mind spending this lovely day together with me?"

• Special log-in conversation (morning)

"Oh hey! My partner and I just got back from our morning swim. A quick splash in the ocean always wakes us right up!"

• Special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"Pasio's brilliant, isn't it! The fact that there are other Trainers here who model and act gives me such good motivation!"

• Special log-in conversation (evening)

"Hey, how's your day going? My partner and I are ready for a deep massage after all the swimming we did today!"

• Special log-in conversation (morning) (Holiday 2021)

"I never skip my morning jog with my partner Pokémon, even when it's cold out. It's a great way to jolt myself awake!"

• Special log-in conversation (afternoon) (Holiday 2021)

"The sunlight here on Pasio can be quite intense, so I make sure to keep up with my skin-care routine."

• Special log-in conversation (evening) (Holiday 2021)

"At night, the ocean can be quite frightening, as if it could swallow you right up. But the moon does shine so prettily on the water."

• Special gift conversation

"Oh, there you are!"

"I've got something for you. You can have it, if you like!"

• After giving out item

"With that refined mind of yours, I'm sure you'll make good use of that."

• Special gift conversation (Holiday 2021)

"I found something that's just perfect for you. Here you go!"

• After giving out item

"Go on, don't be shy! I'd be very happy if I knew it came in handy for you."