Marshal/Quotes

These are Marshal's quotes in the Pokémon games.

In the core series

Pokémon Black and White

Initial battle

•  Before battle

"Greetings, challenger. My name is Marshal. In order to master the art of fighting, I'm training under my mentor, Alder. My mentor sees your potential as a Trainer and is taking an interest in you. It is my intention to test you--to take you to the limits of your strength. Kiai!"

•  During battle (the first non-KO HP loss)

"Oh, so strong. That makes my heart dance!"

• After sending out last Pokémon

"That's my final Pokémon! So we'll use our last bit of strength!"

• During battle (less than half HP)

"Well, this may be the last. I will put everything into my next move!"

• When defeated

"There is no single strongest Pokémon or sole best combination... That's why it is difficult to keep winning. However, I think a heart that desires strength and strives to grow stronger is a precious ideal. That is why I respect you--because you have these things."

• After being defeated

"Whew! Well done! As your battles continue, aim for even greater heights!"

• General afterword

"Representing the Pokémon League in the absence of the Champion has been my duty as Alder's student. However, there is nothing as empty as words not backed up by strength. A word in your ear, strong challenger... The other members of the Elite Four are far more powerful than I am. Do not underestimate them!"

• If defeated last

"Challenger, if you defeat the entire Elite Four of the Pokémon League, you can go on to challenge the Champion. And you have earned that right. Return to the plaza in the center and check the statue."

Rematch

• Before battle

"I thank you deeply for the chance for another round of combat against you. In myself, I seek to develop the strength of a fighter. And shatter any weakness in myself! Prevailing with the force of my convictions! Victory, decisive victory, is my intention! Challenger, here I come!"

• During battle (the first non-KO HP loss)

"Oh! Strong as usual. That makes my heart dance!"

• After sending out last Pokémon

"The last one! I'll use the last bit of strength!"

• During battle (less than half HP)

"Oh... This may be the last. I will put everything into the next move!"

• When defeated

"There is no strongest Pokémon or single best combination... So, there are no guarantees of winning. But the determination to be strong and to continue to grow and improve is itself a great strength. It's the determination that you show that makes me respect you."

• After being defeated

"There are still many strong Trainers in this Pokémon League. You should deepen your bonds with your Pokémon by battling with them."

• General afterword

"In times past, I wandered all the regions of the world in pursuit of strength... One day, I met my mentor and began to grasp the wisdom of making strength an internal quality... And one day, I decided to become part of the Elite Four of Unova... For some reason, the battle we just had brought those fateful times back to mind."

• If defeated last

"The strength shown by you and your Pokémon has deeply impressed me... Please, continue to the next room to face the strongest Trainer of the Unova region!"

Victory Road

"Of course! And no one can get away from themselves."

"My mentor told me you were here, so I came to see. Listen. Even if you lose in battle, if you surpass what you've done before, you have bested yourself. Take the opportunity of a battle to look at your opponent, look at the Pokémon involved, and look at yourself!"

"Maybe. But I'm borrowing them. What I want are battles with Trainers who believe in themselves like that... When I mix it up with a Trainer like that, both my Pokémon and I get even stronger. Well then, I'll be waiting for your challenge in the Pokémon League."

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Initial battle

• Before battle

"You look familiar... Ah, yes. I met you at Twist Mountain. The strength you are radiating is far greater now than before! Greetings, challenger. My name is Marshal. I am the No. 1 pupil of my mentor, Alder. In order to master the art of fighting, I've kept training. You're also walking a similar path with your Pokémon. It is my intention to test you--to take you to the limits of your strength. Kiai!"

• During battle (the first non-KO HP loss)

"I can feel it! You and your Pokémon are strong!"

• After sending out last Pokémon

"This is my final Pokémon! It all comes down to this!"

• During battle (less than half HP)

"Everything comes down to this next move! I'll use the last bit of my strength!"

• When defeated

"There is no single strongest Pokémon or sole best combination... That's why it is difficult to keep winning. However, I think a heart that desires strength and strives to grow stronger is a precious ideal. That is why I respect you--because you have these things."

• After being defeated

"Whew! Well done! As your battles continue, aim for even greater heights!"

• General afterword

"You are a strong challenger. Walk the path you believe in with the Pokémon you believe in. The other members of the Elite Four are more powerful than I am. Do not underestimate them!"

• If defeated last

"Now... You have become the strongest Trainer in this Pokémon League. The statue in the central chamber will take you to the Champion's room."

Rematch

• Before battle

"I thank you deeply for the chance for another round of combat against you. In myself, I seek to develop the strength of a fighter. And shatter any weakness in myself! Prevailing with the force of my convictions! Victory, decisive victory, is my intention! Challenger, here I come!"

• During battle (the first non-KO HP loss)

"Oh! Strong as usual. That makes my heart dance!"

• After sending out last Pokémon

"I may have only one Pokémon remaining, but its strength knows no limits!"

• During battle (less than half HP)

"I'll put everything I have into this next move!"

• When defeated

"There is no single strongest Pokémon or sole best combination... That's why it is difficult to keep winning. However, I think a heart that desires strength and strives to grow stronger is a precious ideal. That is why I respect you--because you have these things."

• After being defeated

"There are still many strong Trainers in this Pokémon League. You should deepen your bonds with your Pokémon by battling with them."

• General afterword

"During the days when I was young, I was wandering all the regions of the world. I was devoted only to training, in order to surpass my mentor. And when I felt so ashamed two years ago... My Pokémon were always there for me. That thought crossed my mind even though I was completely focused on our battle... You're a mysterious Trainer."

• If defeated last

"The strength shown by you and your Pokémon has deeply impressed me... Please, continue to the next room to face the strongest Trainer of the Unova region!"

Twist Mountain

• When the player is about to enter Twist Mountain prior to defeating the Unova League

"I'm Marshal, one of the Elite Four! You look like you're a Pokémon Trainer with potential, but I can't let you into Twist Mountain! The inside collapsed, and you can't get through!"

• When the player is about to enter Twist Mountain after beating the Champion

"<player>! Oh, I see! So, you travel all around like this and toughen yourself up, then." (walks to the player's side) "Well, I suppose you have many battles ahead of you. Pokémon battles as a Pokémon Trainer. Battles about how you should live your life... You'll lose sometimes, but I think what matters is that you do things your own way. If you surpass what you've done before, you have bested yourself." (turns to face the player) "Well then! I'll be waiting for your challenge at the Pokémon League!"

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Marshal (Masters)

Menu interface (voice clips)

• After being recruited

"My name is Marshal, Elite Four member and Master Alder's apprentice! I will achieve true strength with my training!"

• Sync pair viewer

"I dedicate my life and soul to mastering the art of battle."

"To know one's true strength... There is no greater feeling in the world."

• Selection screen (forming team)

"Count me in."

• Selection screen (disbanding team)

"See ya around."

• Upon learning a new lucky skill

"Well done!"

• Upon leveling up

"All my training's paying off."

• Upon reaching max level

"I can feel the power coursing through me."

• Upon unlocking a new level cap

"I have no limits!"

• During conversation

"Yes, indeed."

"Well done."

"But how?"

"I see."

"That's the spirit!"

"Hey."

"Hey, you."

"No."

"Here we come!"

"Guh!"

• During special log-in conversation (morning)

"Ah, it's morning! Time to stand tall and surpass the weaker person you were yesterday!"

"If you're still sleepy, go splash water on your face. I guarantee it'll wake you right up!"

• During special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"The sun is high. Now is the time to train! Focus your mind and body!"

"Try to maintain good eating habits. A healthy body is a must for martial arts."

• During special log-in conversation (evening)

"Night is the perfect time to reflect and center yourself. Meditation is yet another part of training..."

"Rest is an important part of training! Don't overdo it. Take a break when you need to."

• During special gift conversation

"Here, take this."

Battle interface (voice clips)

• Co-op match screen

"Rrgh!"

• VS screen

"Victory will be ours!"

• Sending out Pokémon

"Yyyyyargh!"

• Using Pokémon move

"Ha!"

"Yahh!"

• Using item

"Huh!"

• Using Trainer move

"Hhh-ah!"

• Using sync move

"Decisive victory is my aim!"

• Unity attack / theme skill

"Stand!"

"Fight!"

"Gyyyaaahhh!!"

• Uh-oh!

"Gyyyahh!"

• Switching in

"Prepare yourself!"

• Recalling fainted Pokémon

"That's it for us..."

• "Nice" emote

"Most impressive."

• "Watch out" emote

"Put your back into it!"

• "Let's do this" emote

"Decisive victory is my aim!"

• "Thanks" emote

"You have my thanks."

• Defeat

"Well done."

• Victory

"Hmm."

"That was good battle."

Main Story Chapter 21 - Face the Fight!

• Face the Fight: Part 1

"Haaah! Haaah! Haiyaaaah!"

"Whew! I guess we can wrap up our daily training there. What do you think, Conkeldurr?"

"I know. The real problem is figuring out what will happen now..."

"We came to Pasio to train and take our martial arts to new heights–to find our new path."

"But nothing has changed. We are the same as we were back in Unova. We have to do something different."

"Hrmmm..."

"Hm? I recognize that voice..."

• Off-screen

"Bruno!"

• On-screen

"Yes. I was actually just looking for a good spot to train. Is that what you and Machamp are doing here?"

"I see. It looks like it's going well. I could hear your battle shouts from way over there! They resonated deep within me."

"I've never heard such intense shouts before."

"What? Did we do something?"

"Wha–?! You could tell that in a single glance?"

"Conkeldurr and me...surf?"

"... ... ..."

"Wait... That's it!"

"New encounters! New perspectives! They'll lead to new doors...and maybe a new path!"

"Bruno, Brawly! How would you like to do even more intense training with me?"

"We can form a team–and aim for the top of the PML as the ultimate Fighting-type team!"

"Let's continue on our path to becoming masters of martial arts together!"

"I haven't thanked you yet, Bruno and Brawly. If I hadn't teamed up with you, I wouldn't have gotten this strong."

"Exactly. We still have a ways to go on that path, but we will continue to battle on!"

"<player>! We have all greatly improved our strength since forming a team together here on Pasio!"

"We have transcended both superior and overwhelming power–get ready for our SUPREME power!"

"Here we go! Hoo! Hah!"

• Face the Fight: Part 2

"There is no such thing as the strongest Pokémon. Nor is there a perfect team combination."

"I knew this, yet I thought that we could never lose. It seems that our path was steeper than we had thought."

"Bruno... Brawly... Yeah, you're right."

"<player>... I feel like I saw your true nature during our battle."

"You have a heart that cares for your friends and Pokémon."

"Strengthen that heart of yours, and use it to rise to the top in this tournament! Best of luck!"

Story Event - Dazzling Dizzying Battle Stage

• Get Tough or Go Home!
• Off-screen, as "???"

"Hey, Brawly!"

• After appearing, as Marshal

"Ready to go?"

Story Event - Pasio Eggsplorers

• A Toge-pickle

• If spoken to

"We were so close to grabbing that egg, but he came in like a flash and snatched it up!"

"His focus on finding eggs was almost obsessive!"

• If spoken to again

"We left ourselves too open... He really got the better of us..."

Sync Pair Story - A Day with Marshal

"Ah, <player>, fancy meeting you here. I was just training. "

On a mountain trail?/What kind of training?: "I was testing my strength using Conkeldurr's concrete pillars. All in pursuit of surpassing my limits!"

"Then a strange ring appeared and I went through it to come to this island."

"But regardless of where I am, what I do does not change!"

"As long as my partner Conkeldurr is by my side, we can train wherever we are!"

Conkeldurr must be pretty special!/Why a Conkeldurr?: "Trying to overcome all problems with strength alone is both arduous and difficult."

"But Conkeldurr uses not only his strength but also moves that depend on centrifugal force."

"In other words, Conkeldurr has both strength and wisdom!"

"This is more than just transforming sand and rocks into concrete."

"It's more than just strength or willpower. It is something that is only possible through the perfect mixture of wisdom and technique."

"Conkeldurr is the very embodiment of constant pursuit of power!"

"That is why I am convinced that I can achieve something if I stay with Conkeldurr."

I'll help!/Is there anything I can do to help?: "No! While I appreciate the offer, you have your own training that you should focus on."

I want to become stronger with you!: "That I can understand."

Then how about as a rival?: "That I can maybe see."

"None of us can become stronger on our own. We need each other to compete with and to hone our skills against!"

"My mentor, Alder, had many rivals who he fought against in his youth."

"However, for one to be my rival, they must be either my equal or greater in strength than me."

"I have been searching for such a rival, and I thought that I might find one here at the PML!"

"Very well, <player>! I will acknowledge your desire to grow stronger!"

"Well, then let us begin our training! First, we practice our punches on Conkeldurr's concrete pillars!"

Let's do this!: "That's the spirit, rival!"

You want me to what?!: "Where did your resolve go? You can't give up before you've tried!"

"Now, let's do this together!"

"Hiyaaah!"

Haaah!/Yaah!: "Hm? Conkeldurr was surprised by your punch...?"

"You're going soft, Conkeldurr! You shouldn't be afraid of such an attack!"

"... ... ..."

"However, I do understand. Even I was taken aback at that fighting spirit."

"I was not mistaken in acknowledging you, <player>. You truly are a spirited Trainer!"

"Let's make our way to the top, rival!"

"You may even be able to shatter Conkeldurr's concrete one day!"

Sync Pair Story - Voltorb's Evolution

• Before battle

"Lt. Surge, I understand you are a warrior with many battles under your belt, and I respect that. Would you do me the honor of battling you?"

"I'll show you the results of my training then. You better not underestimate a martial artist's drive to win!"

"No more need for words... Let's make this a nice clean fight."

• After being defeated

"Such a strong will to win... Such determination to not fail! I could feel it from each blow you delivered!"

"You may appear fearless, but you are in fact cautious and calm as you observe the battle and formulate your strategy. So masterful!"

Pokémon Center

• Random conversation

"The PML! A battleground that only the mightiest of warriors are allowed to set foot in!"

"No other festival could make my spirit tremble like this one does!"

"I shall participate, find all of the strong Trainers, and overwhelm them with decisive strength!"

"This is a battle to perfect our strength! Even Conkeldurr is more tense than usual!"

• If spoken to again

"Now's my chance to show the world the results of my training!"

"Conkeldurr and I will support you and your Pokémon to the limits of our strength!"

• Random conversation

"Mienshao is a Pokémon that uses a graceful martial art."

"Elegant and efficient movements! That is the secret to Mienshao's strength!"

"I refer to their efficient movements when I train as well!"

• If spoken to again

"Power isn't just being bigger or physically stronger than your opponent."

"Being able to generate maximum force with minimum movement! That's what leads to victory!"

• Random conversation

"Concrete has become a necessity in modern construction."

"With good reason, too! It's hard and sturdy and withstands the rain and wind while towering over all of us."

"Upright, pure, and elegant intensity!"

"You feel this from concrete, too, don't you?"

• If spoken to again

"It's said that Conkeldurr is the one that taught us how to make concrete."

"In a way, Conkeldurr is wielding his own power when he commands and controls concrete!"

• Random conversation

"At my core, I am a martial artist, and what is most important to a martial artist is spirit, technique, and body."

"A spirit that will allow you to hold on to your convictions... A technique that you hone... A body that is hardened through training..."

"These three elements are the key to strength! And those are what I focus on!"

"Engrave that into your spirit and body. That will be your first lesson!"

• If spoken to again

"I have styled my hair so that it does not impede me during training or fights!"

"Long hair can even get in the way of your opponents."

"Grooming yourself is also important for combat, and I make sure to groom myself regularly!"

• Random conversation

"I have a master. Alder is his name."

"He is the oldest Champion in Unovan history, and he represents what I aim to achieve!"

"I always have and always will strive to be the best! "

"I will defeat both Master Alder and you and continue training for greater heights!"

"I have sworn to dedicate my life to the last breath to perfectly honing my skills!"

• If spoken to again

"My strength is not a means to any end."

"My aim is to hone and perfect my own strength, and that is my only aim."

"That is my motivation. No, that is my life itself!"

• Random conversation

"I've gone all over the world single-mindedly pursuing strength."

"That's when I met Master Alder. He taught me the wonders of pursuing strength, and thus I became a member of the Elite Four."

"You have a peculiar power to make me remember those days."

• If spoken to again

"A spirit that desires strength and the will to know what it means to be the strongest... I can sense you possess both."

"I know you will become stronger, but I will not lose to you!"

"Because that spirit and that will are just as present in myself as well!"

• Random conversation

"Even if I lose a battle, as long as I have gotten stronger, I consider that a victory against myself."

"With that in mind, whenever you battle, look at your opponent, look at your Pokémon! And most importantly, look at yourself!"

"You can become much stronger! And if you do, I can become even stronger as well!"

• If spoken to again

"What I desire is a battle with a Trainer that has the perseverance and strength of will to be true to themselves!"

"And you're true to yourself and your convictions. That is why you are able to become stronger!"

"Now let's be off!"

• Special log-in conversation (generic)

"There you are, <player>. Now we start our training!"

"Practicing every day is the key to becoming the ultimate Trainer!"

• Special log-in conversation (morning)

"Ah, it's morning! Time to stand tall and surpass the weaker person you were yesterday!"

• Special log-in conversation (morning)

"If you're still sleepy, go splash water on your face. I guarantee it'll wake you right up!"

• Special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"The sun is high. Now is the time to train! Focus your mind and body!"

• Special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"Try to maintain good eating habits. A healthy body is a must for martial arts."

• Special log-in conversation (evening)

"Night is the perfect time to reflect and center yourself. Meditation is yet another part of training..."

• Special log-in conversation (evening)

"Rest is an important part of training! Don't overdo it. Take a break when you need to."

• Special gift conversation

"Here, you can take this!"

"You even made me acknowledge your strength. That is why I want you to reach greater heights along with me by whatever means you can!"

• After giving out item

"Conkeldurr and I are both seeking out strong Trainers and Pokémon."

"The two of us are looking forward to how strong you will become!"

• Challenge Unova special event conversation with Grimsley and Shauntal

"We've spent a lot of time together in the Elite Four, Grimsley."

"I know all your tricks! I know exactly how you think! My answer is the same!"

"Heads!"

"No! What good is training if not to overcome your weaknesses!"

"One more time!"

• Special Type Team-Up Daily Type Rotation event conversation with Bea and Bruno

"Hey, wanna try an even tougher training regimen to prepare for our upcoming battles?"