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'''Rika''' (Japanese: '''チリ''' ''Chili'') is a member of the [[Elite Four]] of the [[Paldea]] [[region]]. She [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
|trainer=[[Elite Four]]
|counterpart=[[Rika (Masters)]]
|enva=Becca Q. Co<ref>https://imgur.com/a/T0mYMAA</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|jpva=[[Ryoko Shiraishi]] <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{ground color light}}
|member=[[Paldea League]]
|rank=Elite Four
|specialty={{t|Ground}}-types
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{ground color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''<br>''[[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]''
|debut=''[[HZ046]]'' <small>([[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons]])</small><br>''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]'' <small>([[Pokémon: Paldean Winds|PW]])</small>
|enva=N/A
|jpva=[[Mitsuki Saiga]] <small>([[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons]])</small>
}}
|}
 
'''Rika''' (Japanese: '''チリ''' ''Chili''<ref>[https://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/pokemonscaleworld/images/top/img_mv_48.png "Chili & Dooh"] [https://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/pokemonscaleworld/ Pokémon Scale World] figurine catalog image</ref>) is a member of the [[Elite Four]] of the [[Paldea]] [[region]]. She [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.


==In the core series games==
==In the core series games==
{{incomplete|section|needs=A description of her character and role with cited quotes <br> Her concept art referencing her design}}
===Appearance===
Rika is a young slender woman with red eyes and long green hair in a low ponytail and a long cowlick. For clothing, she wears a gray button-up shirt, a black necktie with a brown tip, black pants with suspenders, brown shoes and matching black gloves with Paldea League's logo. She wears silver triangle-shaped ear piercing and earrings and is shown wearing black square glasses when she is working as the receptionist of Paldea League.
===Character profile===
Rika is one of the Paldea Elite Four, working under [[Geeta]], and has a laid-back, tomboyish personality. She calls the player "kiddo" as a nickname. Aside from her duties in the Elite Four, she also serves as the receptionist for the Pokémon League, interviewing the player during the first part of the Champion Assessment. She is the first of the Elite Four to be faced. Later, after the player becomes a Champion, she observes their battle against [[Nemona]] in [[Mesagoza]].
Rika is one of the Paldea Elite Four, working under [[Geeta]], and has a laid-back, tomboyish personality. She calls the player "kiddo" as a nickname. Aside from her duties in the Elite Four, she also serves as the receptionist for the Pokémon League, interviewing the player during the first part of the Champion Assessment. She is the first of the Elite Four to be faced. Later, after the player becomes a Champion, she observes their battle against [[Nemona]] in [[Mesagoza]].


The player must answer the interview questions correctly in the Champion Assessment in order to be able to challenge the Elite Four. Any incorrect answer results in the player being kicked out immediately, and the player must restart the interview from the beginning.
The player must answer the interview questions correctly in the Champion Assessment in order to be able to challenge the Elite Four. Any incorrect answer results in the player being kicked out immediately, and the player must restart the interview from the beginning.
===The Indigo Disk===
Rika accompanies Geeta to [[Blueberry Academy]] in [[Unova]], where they reunite with the player. Rika angrily chastises them for having gone into Area Zero previously without permission, before Geeta asks her to calm down. Rika can eventually return to Blueberry Academy as a special coach, where she can be rebattled.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
Rika will {{Tera}}stallize her {{p|Clodsire}} at the first opportunity.
====Champion Assessment====
====Champion Assessment====
Rika will [[Terastal phenomenon|Terastallize]] her {{p|Clodsire}} at the first opportunity.
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
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|move4=Protect|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Protect|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}
====[[League Club Room]]====
{{Party/Single
|color={{ground color}}
|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|headcolor={{ground color light}}
|sprite=VSRika.png
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|classlink2=Elite Four
|name=Rika
|game=SV
|location=Blueberry Academy
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=051
|pokemon=Dugtrio
|gender=male
|level=82
|type1=Ground
|ability=Sand Veil
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Rock Slide|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Sucker Punch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=340
|pokemon=Whiscash
|gender=male
|level=82
|type1=Water
|type2=Ground
|ability=Oblivious
|move1=Muddy Water|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Earth Power|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=323
|pokemon=Camerupt
|gender=female
|level=82
|type1=Fire
|type2=Ground
|ability=Magma Armor
|move1=Earth Power|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Special
|move2=Lava Plume|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Flash Cannon|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Special
|move4=Yawn|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{ground color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=389
|pokemon=Torterra
|gender=female
|level=82
|type1=Grass
|type2=Ground
|ability=Shell Armor
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Head|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Seed Bomb|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Body Press|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=232
|pokemon=Donphan
|gender=female
|level=82
|type1=Ground
|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Head|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Poison Jab|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
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|pokemon=Clodsire
|gender=male
|level=83
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|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Liquidation|move2type=Water|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Toxic|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Status
|move4=Protect|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
====Traded to the player====
Upon the third unique interaction with Rika in the League Club Room, she will trade the Paldean [[regional form]] of Wooper to the player in exchange for almost any Pokémon excluding {{Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or [[Mythical Pokémon]].
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|type=Poison|type2=Ground
|ot=Rika
|id=591912
|ability=Unaware
|nature=Naughty
|met=a Link Trade
|ribbon=Partner
|move1=Mud Shot|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Special
|move2=Counter|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Acid Spray|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Poison Tail|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
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{{G9event/footer|scale=128}}
==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Rika (Masters)}}
Rika forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Clodsire}} and {{p|Whiscash}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Rika became a playable sync pair on April 26, 2024.
{{PairDex/h|Ground}}
{{PairDex|201|Rika|trainerlink=Rika (Masters)#Clodsire|trainerimg=Rika|0980|Clodsire|gender=male|buddy=yes|Ground|Ice|Support|exrole=Field|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|201|Rika|trainerlink=Rika (Masters)#Whiscash|trainerimg=Rika|0340|Whiscash|gender=male|Ground|Grass|Tech|4EX|Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100}}
|}


==Quotes==
==Quotes==
{{main|Rika/Quotes}}
{{main|Rika/Quotes}}


==Gallery==
==In animation==
===Artwork===
[[File:Rika anime.png|thumb|250px|Rika in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]]]
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===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
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Rika first appeared in [[HZ046]], where she was introduced by [[Nemona]] to [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Dot]]. During the brief meeting, Rika commented that she expected great things from Liko as [[Indigo Academy]]'s representative. Later, she watched Liko's battle against [[Ann]] and noticed great potential in her.
|- style="color:#000"
 
| Concept art from {{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
In [[HZ055]], Rika was battling students of [[Naranja Academy]] as part of the [[Elite Four Tag Battle]]. Using her {{p|Clodsire}} and {{p|Dugtrio}}, she was able to defeat [[Tulip]] and [[Sidian]] by defeating the latter's {{p|Garganacl}} before proceeding to battle Liko and [[Katy]]. In the [[HZ056|next episode]], she battled against Liko and Katy, winning by {{Tera}}stallizing her Clodsire to defeat [[Liko's Floragato]].
 
====Character====
Rika showed a deep interest in seeking especially strong {{pkmn|Trainer}}s that can hold their own in the [[Paldea League]]. During the meeting with Liko, she cited the high level that Trainers from the [[Kanto]] [[region]] tend to be at and later when she saw Liko in battle, realizing the enormous potential Liko has as a Trainer.
 
Rika is generally lighthearted and kind to others, taking the time before battle to reassure Liko and calm her down, and even joking around with her to try and break the ice. However, she is incredibly ruthless in battle and does not hold back, encouraging others to do the same.
 
As a member of the Paldea Elite Four, Rika is an incredibly skilled and powerful trainer in and of herself, being able to properly and expertly command both her Pokémon at once and improvising strategies and move combinations on the spot. She also does not hesitate to {{Tera}}stallize her Pokémon upon seeing her opponent pull out all the stops, despite having the Tera Type disadvantage.
 
=====Pokémon=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rika
|pkmn=Dugtrio
|type1=Ground
|img=Rika Dugtrio.png
|epnum=HZ055
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Dugtrio}} is Rika's first known Pokémon. Dugtrio was used alongside {{p|Clodsire}} in her battle against [[Tulip]] and [[Sidian]]. In [[HZ056]], it was {{status||Paralysis|paralyzed}} by a {{m|Bounce}} from [[Katy]]'s {{p|Lokix}}, but won the [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] when its partner Clodsire defeated {{TP|Liko|Floragato}}.
 
Dugtrio's known moves are {{m|Dig}} and {{m|Rock Slide}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rika
|pkmn=Clodsire {{TeraIcon|Ground}}
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ground
|img=Rika Clodsire.png
|cap=Rika's Clodsire
|img2=Rika Clodsire Terastal.png
|cap2=Rika's Terastallized Clodsire
|epnum=HZ055
|epname=
|vajp=Taku Yashiro
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Clodsire}} is Rika's second known Pokémon and her main partner. It is capable of {{Tera}}stallizing into a pure {{t|Ground}} [[type]]. Clodsire was used alongside {{p|Dugtrio}} in her battle against [[Tulip]] and [[Sidian]]. In [[HZ056]], it battled [[Liko's Floragato]] and Katy's Lokix. Clodsire knocked Lokix out after poisoning it, then won aginst Floragato after Terastallizing despite the Tera Type disadvantage, making Rika the winner of the battle. It reappeared during a flashback in [[HZ063]].
 
Clodsire's known moves are {{m|Sludge Wave}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}, {{m|Poison Jab}}, and {{m|Earth Power}}.}}
 
====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{ground color}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|ja=斎賀みつき ''Mitsuki Saiga''
|en=
}}
=====Artwork=====
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|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}};"| [[File:Rika anime 2.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}};"| [[File:Rika Anime Expression Sheet.png|250px]]
|- style="color:#fff;"
|Official artwork of Rika from<br>''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Concept art of Rika from<br>''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Horizons Rika concept art.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Animedia September 2024 Rika HZ Anime.png|center|250x250px]]
|- style="color:#fff;"
| ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''<br>concept art
|Animedia September 2024
|}
 
====Eyecatch====
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|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Rika Clodsire.png|x150px]]
|-
|}
|}
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==In the anime==
===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
==In the manga==-->
[[File:Rika Poppy Geeta Paldean Winds.png|thumb|250px|Rika in [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]]]
Rika appeared in a video in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]'', along with [[Geeta]] and [[Poppy]].
{{-}}
 
==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
[[File:RikaRagingSurf60.jpg|200px|thumb|Regular print of Rika]]
[[File:RikaParadoxRift258.jpg|200px|thumb|Special illustration rare print of Rika]]
<!--[[File:|200px|thumb|Full Art print of Rika]]-->
{{main|Rika (Paradox Rift 172)}}
{{main|Rika (Raging Surf 60)}}
'''Rika''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Raging Surf}} subset and the English {{TCG|Paradox Rift}} expansion, with artwork by [[GIDORA]]. A Full Art {{TCG|ultra rare}} version with artwork by the same illustrator, and a {{TCG|special illustration rare}} version of the card with artwork by [[kantaro]] were released in the same sets. It allows players to look at the top 4 cards of their deck, put 2 of them into their hand, and then shuffle the other 2 and put them on the bottom of their deck.
{{-}}


'''Rika''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Raging Surf}} subset<!-- and the English {{TCG|}} expansion-->, with artwork by [[GIDORA]].<!-- A [[Full Art]] version with artwork by the same artist, and a {{TCG|special illustration rare}} version of the card with artwork by [[???]] were released in the same sets.--> It allows players to look at the top 4 cards of their deck, put 2 of them into their hand, and then shuffle the other 2 and put them on the bottom of their deck.
==In literature==
===Pokémon Adventures===
Rika debuted in the {{MangaArc|Scarlet & Violet}}.
===Let's Play a Pokémon Card Game!===
{{incomplete|section|needs=Role}}
[[File:Richida CSV.png|thumb|right|x250px|Ricchina in Let's Play a Pokémon Card Game!]]
Ricchina (Japanese: '''リッチな''') a [[cross-canon counterpart]] of Rika, appeared in the Scarlet & Violet arc of [[Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game! Scarlet & Violet Arc|Let's Play a Pokémon Card Game!]]
{{-}}
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==Merchandise==
{{incomplete|section|needs=All existing merchandise, properly formatted}}
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|-
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}}" | [[File:Poppy Sleeves.jpg|x250px]]
|- style="color:#fff;"
| On {{color2|fff|Poppy}}'s sleeves by<br>{{color2|fff|kirisAki}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/kirisAki_29/status/1684768114259718145 きりさき (@kirisAki_29) on Twitter] ([https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://twitter.com/kirisAki_29/status/1684768114259718145 archived copy])</ref>
|}
==Gallery==
===Core series===
{{incomplete|section|needs=All art and game assets properly formatted as per the design of other pages}}
====Artwork====
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|-
| style="border:2px solid #{{ground color light}}; background:#{{ground color light}}" | [[File:Rika concept art.jpg|x200px]]
|- style="color:#fff"
| Concept art from <br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
|}
====Sprites and models====
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|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}};" | [[File:VSRika.png|x100px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}};" | [[File:LCR Rika icon.png|100px]]
|- style="color:#fff"
| VS model from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
| {{color2|fff|League Club Room#Special Coaches|Special Coach}} profile image from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Rika's Japanese name is the same as [[Chili]]'s English name.  
* Rika's Japanese name is the same as [[Chili]]'s English name.  
* Rika is the only member of the Paldea Elite Four who does not have at least one Pokémon with {{type|Flying}} characteristics.
* Rika is the only member of the Paldea Elite Four who does not have at least one {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.
* In Japanese, Rika speaks in the {{wp|Kansai dialect}}, and refers to herself in third-person.
* In Japanese, Rika speaks in the {{wp|Kansai dialect}}, and refers to herself in third-person.
** In Italian, she speaks in the {{wp|Romanesco dialect}}.
** In Italian, she speaks in the {{wp|Romanesco dialect}}.
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| Rika
| Rika
| From ''{{wp|paprika}}''
| From ''{{wp|paprika}}''
|-
|-
| German
| German
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| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 辛俐 ''Sānleih''
| 辛俐 ''Sānleih''
|-
| Indonesian
| Muna
| From a partial backward spelling of ''{{wp|Capsicum annuum}}'' (scientific name of chili pepper)
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Kaya
| From ''pimenta-caiena'' (Cayenne pepper)
|-
| Thai
| ชิลลี ''Chilli''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|}
|}


==Related articles==
==See also==
* [[a:Category:Rika|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
* [[a:Category:Rika|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]


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[[Category:Scarlet and Violet characters]]
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Latest revision as of 21:01, 18 September 2024

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: A music section.
This article is about the character from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. For other uses, see Rika (disambiguation).
Rika
チリ Chili
Scarlet Violet Rika.png
Artwork from Scarlet and Violet
Age Unknown
Gender Female
Eye color Red
Hair color Green
Hometown Unknown
Region Paldea
Trainer class Elite Four
Generation IX
Counterpart(s) Rika (Masters)
Games Scarlet and Violet, Masters EX
English voice actor Becca Q. Co[1] (Masters EX)
Japanese voice actor Ryoko Shiraishi (Masters EX)
Member of Paldea League
Rank Elite Four
Specializes in Ground-types
Animated series Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Pokémon: Paldean Winds
Debut HZ046 (Horizons)
Breathe Together (PW)
English voice actor N/A
Japanese voice actor Mitsuki Saiga (Horizons)

Rika (Japanese: チリ Chili[2]) is a member of the Elite Four of the Paldea region. She specializes in Ground-type Pokémon.

In the core series games

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: A description of her character and role with cited quotes
Her concept art referencing her design

Appearance

Rika is a young slender woman with red eyes and long green hair in a low ponytail and a long cowlick. For clothing, she wears a gray button-up shirt, a black necktie with a brown tip, black pants with suspenders, brown shoes and matching black gloves with Paldea League's logo. She wears silver triangle-shaped ear piercing and earrings and is shown wearing black square glasses when she is working as the receptionist of Paldea League.

Character profile

Rika is one of the Paldea Elite Four, working under Geeta, and has a laid-back, tomboyish personality. She calls the player "kiddo" as a nickname. Aside from her duties in the Elite Four, she also serves as the receptionist for the Pokémon League, interviewing the player during the first part of the Champion Assessment. She is the first of the Elite Four to be faced. Later, after the player becomes a Champion, she observes their battle against Nemona in Mesagoza.

The player must answer the interview questions correctly in the Champion Assessment in order to be able to challenge the Elite Four. Any incorrect answer results in the player being kicked out immediately, and the player must restart the interview from the beginning.

The Indigo Disk

Rika accompanies Geeta to Blueberry Academy in Unova, where they reunite with the player. Rika angrily chastises them for having gone into Area Zero previously without permission, before Geeta asks her to calm down. Rika can eventually return to Blueberry Academy as a special coach, where she can be rebattled.

Pokémon

Rika will Terastallize her Clodsire at the first opportunity.

Champion Assessment



League Club Room



Traded to the player

Upon the third unique interaction with Rika in the League Club Room, she will trade the Paldean regional form of Wooper to the player in exchange for almost any Pokémon excluding Shiny, Legendary, or Mythical Pokémon.

#0194  Wooper
Paldean Form 		Male icon HOME.png  Paldea icon.png
Poké Ball HOME.png Level 8 0194Wooper-Paldea.png
Type:
PoisonIC SV.png GroundIC SV.png
Tera Type: PoisonIC Tera.png
Ability: Unaware
Held item: None
ID: 591912
OT: Rika
Met: a Link Trade
Nature: Naughty
Ribbons
/ Marks: 		Partner Ribbon 
Mud Shot
Ground icon.pngGround SpecialIC SV.png
Counter
Fighting icon.pngFighting PhysicalIC SV.png
Acid Spray
Poison icon.pngPoison SpecialIC SV.png
Poison Tail
Poison icon.pngPoison PhysicalIC SV.png
Games Method Duration
SV In-game trade
This Pokémon has a fixed Scale value of 128.
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Rika (Masters)

Rika forms a sync pair with Clodsire and Whiscash in Pokémon Masters EX. Rika became a playable sync pair on April 26, 2024.

Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role EX role Base potential Availability
#201 VSRika Masters.png Rika #0980 MastersIcon0980.png Clodsire♂ Buddy Move Icon Masters.png
 Ground
GroundIC Masters.png 		Ice
IceIC Masters.png 		Masters Support.png Masters Field.png ★★★★★☆EX Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout
#201 VSRika Masters.png Rika #0340 MastersIcon0340.png Whiscash♂
Ground
GroundIC Masters.png 		Grass
GrassIC Masters.png 		Masters Tech.png ★★★★☆☆EX Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100

Quotes

Main article: Rika/Quotes

In animation

Rika in Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Rika first appeared in HZ046, where she was introduced by Nemona to Liko, Roy, and Dot. During the brief meeting, Rika commented that she expected great things from Liko as Indigo Academy's representative. Later, she watched Liko's battle against Ann and noticed great potential in her.

In HZ055, Rika was battling students of Naranja Academy as part of the Elite Four Tag Battle. Using her Clodsire and Dugtrio, she was able to defeat Tulip and Sidian by defeating the latter's Garganacl before proceeding to battle Liko and Katy. In the next episode, she battled against Liko and Katy, winning by Terastallizing her Clodsire to defeat Liko's Floragato.

Character

Rika showed a deep interest in seeking especially strong Trainers that can hold their own in the Paldea League. During the meeting with Liko, she cited the high level that Trainers from the Kanto region tend to be at and later when she saw Liko in battle, realizing the enormous potential Liko has as a Trainer.

Rika is generally lighthearted and kind to others, taking the time before battle to reassure Liko and calm her down, and even joking around with her to try and break the ice. However, she is incredibly ruthless in battle and does not hold back, encouraging others to do the same.

As a member of the Paldea Elite Four, Rika is an incredibly skilled and powerful trainer in and of herself, being able to properly and expertly command both her Pokémon at once and improvising strategies and move combinations on the spot. She also does not hesitate to Terastallize her Pokémon upon seeing her opponent pull out all the stops, despite having the Tera Type disadvantage.

Pokémon
Dugtrio
Rika's Dugtrio
Debut HZ055

Dugtrio is Rika's first known Pokémon. Dugtrio was used alongside Clodsire in her battle against Tulip and Sidian. In HZ056, it was Paralysis by a Bounce from Katy's Lokix, but won the Tag Battle when its partner Clodsire defeated Floragato.

Dugtrio's known moves are Dig and Rock Slide.

Clodsire Ground Tera Type
Rika's Clodsire
Rika's Terastallized Clodsire
Debut HZ055
Voice actors
Japanese Taku Yashiro

Clodsire is Rika's second known Pokémon and her main partner. It is capable of Terastallizing into a pure Ground type. Clodsire was used alongside Dugtrio in her battle against Tulip and Sidian. In HZ056, it battled Liko's Floragato and Katy's Lokix. Clodsire knocked Lokix out after poisoning it, then won aginst Floragato after Terastallizing despite the Tera Type disadvantage, making Rika the winner of the battle. It reappeared during a flashback in HZ063.

Clodsire's known moves are Sludge Wave, Mud Shot, Poison Jab, and Earth Power.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 斎賀みつき Mitsuki Saiga


Artwork
Rika anime 2.png Rika Anime Expression Sheet.png
Official artwork of Rika from
Pokémon Horizons: The Series 		Concept art of Rika from
Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Horizons Rika concept art.png
Animedia September 2024 Rika HZ Anime.png
Pokémon Horizons: The Series
concept art 		Animedia September 2024

Eyecatch

HZ eyecatch Rika Clodsire.png

Pokémon: Paldean Winds

Rika in Pokémon: Paldean Winds

Rika appeared in a video in Breathe Together, along with Geeta and Poppy.

In the TCG

Special illustration rare print of Rika
Main article: Rika (Paradox Rift 172)

Rika was introduced as a Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese Raging Surf subset and the English Paradox Rift expansion, with artwork by GIDORA. A Full Art ultra rare version with artwork by the same illustrator, and a special illustration rare version of the card with artwork by kantaro were released in the same sets. It allows players to look at the top 4 cards of their deck, put 2 of them into their hand, and then shuffle the other 2 and put them on the bottom of their deck.

In literature

Pokémon Adventures

Rika debuted in the Scarlet & Violet arc.

Let's Play a Pokémon Card Game!

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Ricchina in Let's Play a Pokémon Card Game!

Ricchina (Japanese: リッチな) a cross-canon counterpart of Rika, appeared in the Scarlet & Violet arc of Let's Play a Pokémon Card Game!

Merchandise

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On Poppy's sleeves by
kirisAki[3]

Gallery

Core series

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Artwork

Rika concept art.jpg
Concept art from
Scarlet and Violet

Sprites and models

VSRika.png LCR Rika icon.png
VS model from
Scarlet and Violet 		Special Coach profile image from
Scarlet and Violet

Trivia

  • Rika's Japanese name is the same as Chili's English name.
  • Rika is the only member of the Paldea Elite Four who does not have at least one Flying-type Pokémon.
  • In Japanese, Rika speaks in the Kansai dialect, and refers to herself in third-person.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese チリ Chili From chili and 地 chi (ground)
English Rika From paprika
German Cay From Cayenne
Spanish Cayena From pimienta de Cayena (Cayenne pepper)
French Cayenn From piment de Cayenne (Cayenne pepper)
Italian Capsi From the genus Capsicum
Korean 칠리 Chilli From her Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 辛俐 Xīnlì From 辛 xīn / sān (spicy) and the transcription of her Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese) 辛俐 Sānleih
Indonesian Muna From a partial backward spelling of Capsicum annuum (scientific name of chili pepper)
Brazilian Portuguese Kaya From pimenta-caiena (Cayenne pepper)
Thai ชิลลี Chilli Transcription of her Japanese name

See also

References

  1. ↑ https://imgur.com/a/T0mYMAA
  2. ↑ "Chili & Dooh" Pokémon Scale World figurine catalog image
  3. ↑ きりさき (@kirisAki_29) on Twitter (archived copy)


Paldea League
LCR Rika icon large.png
Elite Four
Rika
LCR Poppy icon large.png
Elite Four
Poppy
LCR Larry icon large.png
Elite Four
Larry
LCR Hassel icon large.png
Elite Four
Hassel
LCR Geeta icon large.png
Top Champion
Geeta


Non-player characters in the core series games
Blueberry Cyrano • Briar • Carmine • Kieran • Koraidon • Miraidon • Geeta • Rika • Clavell • Perrin • Snacksworth • Synclaire
BB Elite Four • Special Coaches • Guidance counselors
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