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{{CharInfobox| | {{CharInfobox | ||
color={{flying color}} | | |color={{flying color}} | ||
corecolor={{flying color light}} | | |corecolor={{flying color light}} | ||
bordercolor={{flying color dark}} | | |bordercolor={{flying color dark}} | ||
name=Falkner | | |name=Falkner | ||
jname=ハヤト | | |jname=ハヤト | ||
tmname=Hayato | | |tmname=Hayato | ||
slogan=yes | | |slogan=yes | ||
sloganline=The Elegant Master of Flying Pokémon | | |sloganline=The Elegant Master of Flying Pokémon | ||
image=HeartGold SoulSilver Falkner.png | | |image=HeartGold SoulSilver Falkner.png | ||
size=200px | | |size=200px | ||
caption=Art from {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} | | |caption=Art from {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} | ||
gender=Male | | |gender=Male | ||
hometown=[[Violet City]] | | |hometown=[[Violet City]] | ||
region=[[Johto]] | | |region=[[Johto]] | ||
relatives=Father ( | |relatives=Father (predecessor as Gym Leader), {{adv|Walker}} (father){{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures}} | ||
colors=yes| | |colors=yes | ||
eyes=Black{{tt|*|Generation II and anime}}, Blue{{tt|*|Generation IV}}| | |eyes=Black{{tt|*|Generation II and anime}}, Blue{{tt|*|Generation IV}} | ||
hair=Blue| | |hair=Blue | ||
trainer=yes | | |trainer=yes | ||
trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>[[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/5|B2W2}} | | |trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>[[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/5|B2W2}} | ||
game=yes | | |game=yes | ||
generation={{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|IV}}, {{Gen|V}} | | |generation={{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|IV}}, {{Gen|V}} | ||
games={{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver|s}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{g|Stadium 2}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}}, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]] | | |games={{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver|s}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{g|Stadium 2}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}}, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]], {{pkmn|Masters EX}} | ||
leader=yes | | |leader=yes | ||
gym=Violet Gym | | |gym=Violet Gym | ||
specialist=yes | | |specialist=yes | ||
type={{t|Flying}} types | | |type={{t|Flying}} types | ||
badge=Badge#Zephyr Badge{{!}}Zephyr Badge | | |badge=Badge#Zephyr Badge{{!}}Zephyr Badge | ||
elite=no | | |elite=no | ||
team=no | | |team=no | ||
brain=no | | |brain=no | ||
anime=yes | | |anime=yes | ||
epnum=EP131 | | |epnum=EP131 | ||
epname=Fighting Flyer with Fire | | |epname=Fighting Flyer with Fire | ||
enva=[[Matthew Mitler]] | | |enva=[[Matthew Mitler]] | ||
java=[[Akira Ishida]] | | |java=[[Akira Ishida]] | ||
|pv=yes<!--Cameo--> | |||
|pvnum=GOTCHA! | |||
|pvname=GOTCHA! | |||
|gameanim=yes | |||
|envagame=Howard Wang<ref name="Howard Wang">[https://twitter.com/TheHowardWang/status/1423169288353898496 Howard Wang on Twitter]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small> | |||
|javagame=[[Kohsuke Tanabe]]<ref name="Kohsuke Tanabe">[https://twitter.com/pokemas_game/status/1423165622788132865 Pokémon Masters EX Twitter] (Japanese)</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small> | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Falkner''' (Japanese: '''ハヤト''' ''Hayato'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Violet City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Violet Gym]]. He hands out the {{Badge|Zephyr}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. | |||
[[ | |||
==In the core series games== | |||
Falkner appears in {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, where he is the first Gym Leader {{player}}s will encounter. A master of {{type|Flying}} Pokémon, Falkner runs the [[Violet Gym]], which he inherited from his father; the Pokémon he uses in battle also formerly belonged to him. Falkner's father is reported to be traveling, but is never seen in the game. | |||
Known as "The Elegant Master of Flying Pokémon", Falkner is adored as a cool and handsome Trainer. Falkner reveres his father, and aspires to follow in his footsteps to become the greatest bird Pokémon master. Falkner uses, notably, the lowest leveled Pokémon found in any Gym in any region. In fact, his {{p|Pidgeotto}} is {{pkmn2|underleveled}}. Once defeated in battle, he awards winners with the {{Badge|Zephyr}} and a Technical Machine: {{TM|31|Mud-Slap}} in [[Generation II]]; {{TM|51|Roost}} in [[Generation IV]]. In each generation, his Pokémon know the respective TM; Falkner uses this move as part of his battle strategy. | |||
Falkner | Like all Gym Leaders in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Falkner ventures out of his Gym occasionally. Once the player has obtained the {{Badge|Soul}}, Falkner will journey every Monday to [[Celadon City]] so he can visit the [[Celadon Department Store|Department Store]]. He can be found talking with [[Janine]] of [[Fuchsia City]] on the fourth floor, and will exchange [[Pokégear]] phone numbers with the player. Once this has been completed, Falkner can be invited to the [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]] every Saturday morning to be faced in a [[rematch]] with a stronger team of Pokémon. He may also participate in the [[Pokéathlon]]'s Supreme Cup in the Jump Course with his {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Swellow}}, and {{p|Staraptor}}. | ||
===Pokémon=== | ===Pokémon=== | ||
===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}==== | ===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}==== | ||
{{Party | {{Party/Single | ||
|color={{flying color}} | |color={{flying color}} | ||
|headcolor={{flying color light}} | |headcolor={{flying color light}} | ||
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|prize={{pdollar}}900 | |prize={{pdollar}}900 | ||
|class=Leader | |class=Leader | ||
|classlink=Gym Leader | |||
|name=Falkner | |name=Falkner | ||
|game=GSC | |game=GSC | ||
|location=Violet Gym | |location=Violet Gym | ||
|pokemon=2 | |pokemon=2}} | ||
|{{Pokémon/2 | |||
| | |||
|game=Crystal | |game=Crystal | ||
|ndex=016 | |ndex=016 | ||
|pokemon=Pidgey | |pokemon=Pidgey | ||
|gender=male | |gender=male | ||
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|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal | |move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal | ||
|move2=Mud-Slap|move2type=Ground}} | |move2=Mud-Slap|move2type=Ground}} | ||
|{{Pokémon/2 | |||
| | |||
|game=Crystal | |game=Crystal | ||
|ndex=017 | |ndex=017 | ||
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|type1=Normal|type2=Flying | |type1=Normal|type2=Flying | ||
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal | |move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal | ||
|move2= | |move2=Gust|move2type=Flying | ||
|move3= | |move3=Mud-Slap|move3type=Ground}} | ||
}} | {{Party/Footer}} | ||
===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}==== | ===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}==== | ||
=====Gym | =====Gym battle===== | ||
{{Party|color={{flying color}}| | {{Party/Single | ||
|color={{flying color}} | |||
|bordercolor={{flying color dark}} | |||
|headcolor={{flying color light}} | |||
|sprite=Spr HGSS Falkner.png | |sprite=Spr HGSS Falkner.png | ||
|prize={{ | |prize={{PDollar}}1560 | ||
|class=Leader | |class=Leader | ||
|classlink=Gym Leader | |||
|name=Falkner | |name=Falkner | ||
|game=HGSS | |game=HGSS | ||
|location=Violet Gym | |location=Violet Gym | ||
|pokemon=2 | |pokemon=2}} | ||
| | |{{Pokémon/4 | ||
|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver | |game=HeartGold and SoulSilver | ||
|ndex=016 | |ndex=016 | ||
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|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical | |move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical | ||
|move2=Sand-Attack|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Status}} | |move2=Sand-Attack|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Status}} | ||
| | |{{Pokémon/4 | ||
|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver | |game=HeartGold and SoulSilver | ||
|ndex=017|pokemon=Pidgeotto | |ndex=017 | ||
|pokemon=Pidgeotto | |||
|gender=male | |gender=male | ||
|level=13 | |level=13 | ||
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|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical | |move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical | ||
|move2=Roost|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Status | |move2=Roost|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Status | ||
|move3=Gust|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Special}}}} | |move3=Gust|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Special}} | ||
{{Party/Footer}} | |||
===== | =====[[Rematch]]===== | ||
{{Party | {{Party/Single | ||
|color={{flying color}} | |color={{flying color}} | ||
|bordercolor={{flying color dark}} | |bordercolor={{flying color dark}} | ||
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|prize={{pdollar}}6720 | |prize={{pdollar}}6720 | ||
|class=Leader | |class=Leader | ||
|classlink=Gym Leader | |||
|name=Falkner | |name=Falkner | ||
|game=HGSS | |game=HGSS | ||
|location=Fighting Dojo | |location=Fighting Dojo | ||
|pokemon=6 | |pokemon=6}} | ||
| | |{{Pokémon/4 | ||
|ndex=398 m | |ndex=398 m | ||
|pokemon=Staraptor | |pokemon=Staraptor | ||
|game=HeartGold | |game=HeartGold | ||
|gender=male | |gender=male | ||
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying | |type1=Normal|type2=Flying | ||
|ability=Intimidate | |ability=Intimidate | ||
|level=50 | |level=50 | ||
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|move3=Brave Bird|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical | |move3=Brave Bird|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical | ||
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}} | |move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}} | ||
| | |{{Pokémon/4 | ||
|ndex=164 | |ndex=164 | ||
|pokemon=Noctowl | |pokemon=Noctowl | ||
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|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status | |move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status | ||
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special}} | |move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special}} | ||
| | |{{Pokémon/4 | ||
|ndex=277 | |ndex=277 | ||
|pokemon=Swellow | |pokemon=Swellow | ||
|game=HeartGold | |game=HeartGold | ||
|gender=male | |gender=male | ||
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|move1=Protect|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status | |move1=Protect|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status | ||
|move2=Double Team|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status | |move2=Double Team|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status | ||
| | |move3=Facade|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical | ||
| | |move4=Endeavor|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}} | ||
| | {{Party/Div|color={{flying color}}}} | ||
|ndex=430 | |{{Pokémon/4 | ||
|pokemon=Honchkrow | |ndex=430 | ||
|pokemon=Honchkrow | |||
|game=HeartGold | |game=HeartGold | ||
|gender=male | |gender=male | ||
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|ability=Insomnia | |ability=Insomnia | ||
|level=54 | |level=54 | ||
| | |move1=Dark Pulse|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Special | ||
| | |move2=Night Slash|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical | ||
|move3=Sucker Punch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical | |move3=Sucker Punch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical | ||
|move4= | |move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Status}} | ||
| | |{{Pokémon/4 | ||
|ndex=279 | |||
|pokemon=Pelipper | |||
|game=HeartGold | |||
|gender=male | |||
|type1=Water|type2=Flying | |||
|ability=Keen Eye | |||
|level=48 | |||
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special | |||
|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special | |||
|move3=Hidden Power|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Special | |||
|move4=Tailwind|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}} | |||
|{{Pokémon/4 | |||
|ndex=018 | |ndex=018 | ||
|pokemon=Pidgeot | |pokemon=Pidgeot | ||
|game=HeartGold | |game=HeartGold | ||
|gender=male | |gender=male | ||
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|ability=Keen Eye | |ability=Keen Eye | ||
|level=56 | |level=56 | ||
|move1= | |move1=Return|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical | ||
| | |move2=Double Team|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status | ||
| | |move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status | ||
|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}} | |move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}} | ||
}} | {{Party/Footer}} | ||
=====[[Pokéathlon]]===== | =====[[Pokéathlon]]===== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
===={{ | ===={{B2W2}}==== | ||
=====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]===== | =====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]===== | ||
Falkner uses three of these Pokémon in [[Single | Falkner uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s, and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s. Falkner will always lead with his signature Pokémon, {{p|Pidgeot}}. | ||
======Johto Leaders Tournament====== | ======[[Johto Leaders Tournament]]====== | ||
{{Party | {{Party/Single | ||
|color={{flying color}} | |color={{flying color}} | ||
|headcolor={{flying color light}} | |headcolor={{flying color light}} | ||
|bordercolor={{flying color dark}} | |bordercolor={{flying color dark}} | ||
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Falkner.png | |sprite=Spr B2W2 Falkner.png | ||
|prize=1 | |prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}} | ||
|class=Pokémon Trainer | |class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer | ||
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer | |||
|name=Falkner | |name=Falkner | ||
|game=B2W2 | |game=B2W2 | ||
|location=Pokémon World Tournament | |location=Pokémon World Tournament | ||
|pokemon=6 | |pokemon=6}} | ||
| | |{{Pokémon/5 | ||
|game=Black | |game=Black | ||
|ndex=018 | |ndex=018 | ||
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|move3=Heat Wave|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special | |move3=Heat Wave|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special | ||
|move4=U-turn|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}} | |move4=U-turn|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}} | ||
| | |{{Pokémon/5 | ||
|game=Black | |game=Black | ||
|ndex=022 | |ndex=022 | ||
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|move3=Heat Wave|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special | |move3=Heat Wave|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special | ||
|move4=U-turn|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}} | |move4=U-turn|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}} | ||
| | |{{Pokémon/5 | ||
|game=Black | |game=Black | ||
|ndex=085 m | |ndex=085 m | ||
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|move3=Pursuit|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical | |move3=Pursuit|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical | ||
|move4=Acupressure|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}} | |move4=Acupressure|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}} | ||
| | {{Party/Div|color={{flying color}}}} | ||
|{{Pokémon/5 | |||
|game=Black | |game=Black | ||
|ndex=430 | |ndex=430 | ||
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|move3=Icy Wind|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special | |move3=Icy Wind|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special | ||
|move4=Nasty Plot|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}} | |move4=Nasty Plot|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}} | ||
| | |{{Pokémon/5 | ||
|game=Black | |game=Black | ||
|ndex=178 m | |ndex=178 m | ||
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|type1=Psychic|type2=Flying | |type1=Psychic|type2=Flying | ||
|ability=Synchronize|ability2=Early Bird | |ability=Synchronize|ability2=Early Bird | ||
|held= | |held=Petaya Berry | ||
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special | |move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special | ||
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special | |move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special | ||
|move3=Heat Wave|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special | |move3=Heat Wave|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special | ||
|move4=Calm Mind|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}} | |move4=Calm Mind|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}} | ||
| | |{{Pokémon/5 | ||
|game=Black | |game=Black | ||
|ndex=164 | |ndex=164 | ||
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|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status | |move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status | ||
|move4=Air Slash|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Special}} | |move4=Air Slash|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Special}} | ||
}} | {{Party/Footer}} | ||
======Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament====== | ======[[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]]/[[World Leaders Tournament]]====== | ||
{{Party | {{Party/Single | ||
|color={{flying color}} | |color={{flying color}} | ||
|headcolor={{flying color light}} | |headcolor={{flying color light}} | ||
|bordercolor={{flying color dark}} | |bordercolor={{flying color dark}} | ||
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Falkner.png | |sprite=Spr B2W2 Falkner.png | ||
|prize=1 | |prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}} | ||
|class=Pokémon Trainer | |class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer | ||
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer | |||
|name=Falkner | |name=Falkner | ||
|game=B2W2 | |game=B2W2 | ||
|location=Pokémon World Tournament | |location=Pokémon World Tournament | ||
|pokemon=6 | |pokemon=6}} | ||
| | |{{Pokémon/5 | ||
|game=Black | |game=Black | ||
|ndex=018 | |ndex=018 | ||
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|move3=Double Team|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status | |move3=Double Team|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status | ||
|move4=Swagger|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}} | |move4=Swagger|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}} | ||
| | |{{Pokémon/5 | ||
|game=Black | |game=Black | ||
|ndex=169 | |ndex=169 | ||
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|move3=Acrobatics|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical | |move3=Acrobatics|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical | ||
|move4=Super Fang|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}} | |move4=Super Fang|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}} | ||
| | |{{Pokémon/5 | ||
|game=Black | |game=Black | ||
|ndex=142 | |ndex=142 | ||
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|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical | |move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical | ||
|move4=Protect|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}} | |move4=Protect|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}} | ||
| | {{Party/Div|color={{flying color}}}} | ||
|{{Pokémon/5 | |||
|game=Black | |game=Black | ||
|ndex=430 | |ndex=430 | ||
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|move3=Icy Wind|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special | |move3=Icy Wind|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special | ||
|move4=Heat Wave|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}} | |move4=Heat Wave|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}} | ||
| | |{{Pokémon/5 | ||
|game=Black | |game=Black | ||
|ndex=178 m | |ndex=178 m | ||
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|move3=Roost|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Status | |move3=Roost|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Status | ||
|move4=Calm Mind|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}} | |move4=Calm Mind|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}} | ||
| | |{{Pokémon/5 | ||
|game=Black | |game=Black | ||
|ndex=277 | |ndex=277 | ||
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|move3=Endeavor|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical | |move3=Endeavor|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical | ||
|move4=Aerial Ace|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}} | |move4=Aerial Ace|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}} | ||
}} | {{Party/Footer}} | ||
======The Battle Between Legendary Pokémon====== | ======[[The Battle Between Legendary Pokémon]]====== | ||
{{Party | {{Party/Single | ||
|color={{flying color}} | |color={{flying color}} | ||
|headcolor={{flying color light}} | |headcolor={{flying color light}} | ||
|bordercolor={{flying color dark}} | |bordercolor={{flying color dark}} | ||
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Falkner.png | |sprite=Spr B2W2 Falkner.png | ||
|prize=1 | |prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}} | ||
|class=Pokémon Trainer | |class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer | ||
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer | |||
|name=Falkner | |name=Falkner | ||
|game=B2W2 | |game=B2W2 | ||
|location=Pokémon World Tournament | |location=Pokémon World Tournament | ||
|pokemon=3 | |pokemon=3}} | ||
|{{Pokémon/5 | |||
| | |||
|game=Black | |game=Black | ||
|ndex=249 | |ndex=249 | ||
|pokemon=Lugia | |pokemon=Lugia | ||
|level=50 | |level=50 | ||
|type1=Psychic | |type1=Psychic|type2=Flying | ||
|type2=Flying | |||
|ability=Pressure | |ability=Pressure | ||
|held=Leftovers | |held=Leftovers | ||
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|move3=Calm Mind|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status | |move3=Calm Mind|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status | ||
|move4=Recover|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}} | |move4=Recover|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}} | ||
|{{Pokémon/5 | |||
| | |||
|game=Black | |game=Black | ||
|ndex=018 | |ndex=018 | ||
|pokemon=Pidgeot | |pokemon=Pidgeot | ||
|gender= | |gender=male | ||
|level=50 | |level=50 | ||
|type1=Normal | |type1=Normal|type2=Flying | ||
|type2=Flying | |||
|ability=Tangled Feet | |ability=Tangled Feet | ||
|held=Charti Berry | |held=Charti Berry | ||
|move1=Air Slash|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special | |move1=Air Slash|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special | ||
|move2=Tailwind|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Status | |move2=Tailwind|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Status | ||
|move3=Brave Bird|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical | |move3=Brave Bird|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical | ||
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}} | |move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}} | ||
|{{Pokémon/5 | |||
| | |||
|game=Black | |game=Black | ||
|ndex=164 | |ndex=164 | ||
|pokemon=Noctowl | |pokemon=Noctowl | ||
|gender= | |gender=female | ||
|level=50 | |level=50 | ||
|type1=Normal | |type1=Normal|type2=Flying | ||
|type2=Flying | |||
|ability=Tinted Lens | |ability=Tinted Lens | ||
|held=Yache Berry | |held=Yache Berry | ||
|move1=Hypnosis|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status | |move1=Hypnosis|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status | ||
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special | |move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special | ||
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status | |move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status | ||
|move4=Heat Wave|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}}} | |move4=Heat Wave|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}} | ||
{{Party/Footer}} | |||
==In the side series games== | |||
===[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]=== | |||
Falkner appears in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]'s Johto [[Gym Leader Castle]]. Unlike other Gym Leaders in this game, all of his Pokémon are of his specialist type. Notably, he even uses a [[Legendary Pokémon]]; {{p|Zapdos}}. | |||
====Pokémon | During the game's end credits, he is seen having a battle with [[Erika]]. | ||
====Pokémon==== | |||
=====Round 1===== | =====Round 1===== | ||
{{Party|color={{flying color}}|headcolor={{flying color light}}|bordercolor={{flying color dark}}|sprite=S2 Leader Falkner.png|prize= | {{Party/Single | ||
| | |color={{flying color}} | ||
| | |headcolor={{flying color light}} | ||
| | |bordercolor={{flying color dark}} | ||
| | |sprite=S2 Gym Leader Falkner.png | ||
| | |prize=none | ||
| | |class=Gym Leader | ||
|classlink=Gym Leader | |||
|name=Falkner | |||
|game=Stadium2 | |||
|location=Gym Leader Castle | |||
|locationname=Johto Gym Leader Castle | |||
|pokemon=6}} | |||
|{{Pokémon/2 | |||
|ndex=018MSStad | |||
|pokemon=Pidgeot | |||
|gender=male | |||
|level=50-100 | |||
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying | |||
|held=PRZCureBerry | |||
|move1=Whirlwind|move1type=Normal | |||
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal | |||
|move3=Fly|move3type=Flying | |||
|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}} | |||
|{{Pokémon/2 | |||
|ndex=083MSStad | |||
|pokemon=Farfetch'd | |||
|gender=male | |||
|level=50-100 | |||
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying | |||
|held=Stick | |||
|move1=False Swipe|move1type=Normal | |||
|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal | |||
|move3=Fly|move3type=Flying | |||
|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}} | |||
|{{Pokémon/2 | |||
|ndex=164MSStad | |||
|pokemon=Noctowl | |||
|gender=female | |||
|level=50-100 | |||
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying | |||
|held=Mint Berry | |||
|move1=Take Down|move1type=Normal | |||
|move2=Fly|move2type=Flying | |||
|move3=Confusion|move3type=Psychic | |||
|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}} | |||
{{Party/Div|color={{flying color}}}} | |||
|{{Pokémon/2 | |||
|ndex=225MSStad | |||
|pokemon=Delibird | |||
|gender=♀ | |||
|level=50-100 | |||
|type1=Ice|type2=Flying | |||
|held=Bitter Berry | |||
|move1=Present|move1type=Normal | |||
|move2=Headbutt|move2type=Normal | |||
|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice | |||
|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}} | |||
|{{Pokémon/2 | |||
|ndex=022MSStad | |||
|pokemon=Fearow | |||
|gender=male | |||
|level=50-100 | |||
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying | |||
|held=Sharp Beak | |||
|move1=Drill Peck|move1type=Flying | |||
|move2=Swift|move2type=Normal | |||
|move3=Mirror Move|move3type=Flying | |||
|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}} | |||
|{{Pokémon/2 | |||
|ndex=176MSStad | |||
|pokemon=Togetic | |||
|gender=male | |||
|level=50-100 | |||
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying | |||
|held=Burnt Berry | |||
|move1=Double-Edge|move1type=Normal | |||
|move2=Fly|move2type=Flying | |||
|move3=Fire Blast|move3type=Fire | |||
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}} | |||
{{Party/Footer}} | |||
=====Round 2===== | =====Round 2===== | ||
{{Party|color={{flying color}}|headcolor={{flying color light}}|bordercolor={{flying color dark}}|sprite=S2 Leader Falkner.png|prize= | {{Party/Single | ||
| | |color={{flying color}} | ||
| | |headcolor={{flying color light}} | ||
| | |bordercolor={{flying color dark}} | ||
| | |sprite=S2 Gym Leader Falkner.png | ||
| | |prize=none | ||
| | |class=Gym Leader | ||
}} | |classlink=Gym Leader | ||
|name=Falkner | |||
|game=Stadium2 | |||
|location=Gym Leader Castle | |||
|locationname=Johto Gym Leader Castle | |||
|pokemon=6}} | |||
|{{Pokémon/2 | |||
|ndex=018MSStad | |||
|pokemon=Pidgeot | |||
|gender=male | |||
|level=50-100 | |||
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying | |||
|held=PRZCureBerry | |||
|move1=Double-Edge|move1type=Normal | |||
|move2=Sky Attack|move2type=Flying | |||
|move3=Steel Wing|move3type=Steel | |||
|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}} | |||
|{{Pokémon/2 | |||
|ndex=085MSStad | |||
|pokemon=Dodrio | |||
|level=50-100 | |||
|gender=male | |||
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying | |||
|held=MiracleBerry | |||
|move1=Drill Peck|move1type=Flying | |||
|move2=Tri Attack|move2type=Normal | |||
|move3=Steel Wing|move3type=Steel | |||
|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}} | |||
|{{Pokémon/2 | |||
|ndex=207MSStad | |||
|pokemon=Gligar | |||
|level=50-100 | |||
|gender=female | |||
|type1=Ground|type2=Flying | |||
|held=Focus Band | |||
|move1=Metal Claw|move1type=Steel | |||
|move2=Wing Attack|move2type=Flying | |||
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal | |||
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison}} | |||
{{Party/Div|color={{flying color}}}} | |||
|{{Pokémon/2 | |||
|ndex=006MSStad | |||
|pokemon=Charizard | |||
|level=50-100 | |||
|gender=male | |||
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying | |||
|held=Scope Lens | |||
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire | |||
|move2=Fly|move2type=Flying | |||
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground | |||
|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}} | |||
|{{Pokémon/2 | |||
|ndex=227MSStad | |||
|pokemon=Skarmory | |||
|level=50-100 | |||
|gender=female | |||
|type1=Steel|type2=Flying | |||
|held=Quick Claw | |||
|move1=Steel Wing|move1type=Steel | |||
|move2=Drill Peck|move2type=Flying | |||
|move3=Sky Attack|move3type=Flying | |||
|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}} | |||
|{{Pokémon/2 | |||
|ndex=145MSStad | |||
|pokemon=Zapdos | |||
|level=50-100 | |||
|type1=Electric|type2=Flying | |||
|held=BrightPowder | |||
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric | |||
|move2=Drill Peck|move2type=Flying | |||
|move3=Sky Attack|move3type=Flying | |||
|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}} | |||
{{Party/Footer}} | |||
=== | ==In the spin-off games== | ||
===={{ | ===[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]=== | ||
Falkner appears as an opponent in [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]. He uses a {{p|Pidgey}} to battle. | |||
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]=== | |||
{{main|Falkner (Masters)}} | |||
Falkner forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Swellow}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}, and {{p|Noctowl}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Falkner became a playable sync pair on August 5, 2021. | |||
{{PairDex/h|Flying}} | |||
{{PairDex|139|Falkner|trainerlink=Falkner (Masters)#Swellow|trainerimg=Falkner|0277|Swellow|gender=male|Flying|Ice|Support|6|Sync Pair Scout}} | |||
{{PairDex|139|Falkner|trainerlink=Falkner (Masters)#Pidgeot|trainerimg=Falkner|0018|Pidgeot|gender=male|Flying|Electric|Tech|4EX|Battle Points}} | |||
{{PairDex|139|Falkner|trainerlink=Falkner (Masters)#Noctowl|trainerimg=Falkner|0164|Noctowl|gender=male|buddy=yes|Flying|Electric|Support|exrole=Tech|6|Variety Sync Pair Scout}} | |||
|} | |||
: | ==Gallery== | ||
===Artwork=== | |||
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Gold Silver Falkner.png|120px]] | |||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Crystal Falkner.png|x250px]] | |||
|- | |||
| Headshot from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}} | |||
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}} | |||
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: | ===Sprites=== | ||
====In the [[core series]]==== | |||
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color}}; font-size:80%" | |||
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr GS Falkner.png]] | |||
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Falkner.png]] | |||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSFalkner.png]] | |||
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Falkner.png]] | |||
|- | |||
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}} | |||
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} | |||
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} | |||
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}} | |||
|- | |||
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Falkner II OD.png]] | |||
|colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Falkner IV OD.png]] | |||
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Falkner OD.png]] | |||
|- | |||
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}} | |||
|colspan=2| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} | |||
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}} | |||
|} | |||
==== | ====In other games==== | ||
= | {| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color}}; font-size:80%;" | ||
|- | |||
: | |style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Puzzle Challenge Falkner.png]] | ||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:190px" | [[File:S2 Gym Leader Falkner.png]][[File:S2 Gym Leader Falkner alt.png]][[File:S2 Gym Leader Falkner alt2.png]] | |||
|- | |||
: | | Portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Puzzle Challenge|Puzzle Challenge}} | ||
| Portraits from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}} | |||
|} | |||
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==Quotes== | |||
{{main|Falkner/Quotes}} | |||
| Falkner | |||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Falkner anime.png| | ===Main series=== | ||
[[File:Falkner anime.png|thumb|250px|Falkner in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | |||
====[[Original series]]==== | |||
Falkner appeared in ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]''. When [[Ash's Pikachu]] was stolen by {{TRT}}, Falkner arrived and rescued it with the help of his {{p|Pidgeot}}. He flies around on a hang-glider in order to be as close to {{t|Flying}} Pokémon as he possibly could be. He is usually seen with his {{p|Hoothoot}} on his shoulder. Falkner conducts his matches on the roof of the Gym, accompanied by his many students who chant in unison during his {{pkmn|battle}}s. | |||
Falkner's | Falkner escorted {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} to the [[Violet Gym]] after agreeing to have a match against Ash. He selected his Hoothoot, and its incredible speed helped it defeat {{AP|Chikorita}}. Then, Pikachu was able to knock Hoothoot out of the sky and used {{m|Quick Attack}} to win the round. Next, Falkner selected his {{p|Dodrio}}, and while its speed and high jumps made for a difficult match, Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} overwhelmed it. Pikachu, however, was defeated by Pidgeot. Ash called on {{AP|Charizard}}'s assistance against Pidgeot. Falkner appeared to have the upper hand, but Ash soon saw a pattern in Pidgeot's strategy and had Charizard use {{m|Fire Spin}}, followed by a {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Ash was able to win the {{badge|Zephyr}}, despite Charizard's wing being severely injured during the match. | ||
He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP255|Why? Wynaut!]]''. | |||
Falkner has a self-righteous attitude when it comes to Pokémon training, which angered {{Ash}}. Falkner also expressed an intense dislike for the assumption many Trainers make that Flying | ====Character==== | ||
Falkner has a self-righteous attitude when it comes to [[Pokémon training]], which angered {{Ash}}. Falkner also expressed an intense dislike for the assumption many Trainers make that {{type|Flying}} Pokémon will always lose to {{type|Electric}} Pokémon, but proved to be slightly hypocritical as he criticized Ash's poor choice of using {{AP|Chikorita}}, a {{t|Grass}} type that is weak to Flying, in their match. | |||
He is intense in {{pkmn|battle}} and rigorously commands his Pokémon's every move, including their flight paths. He uses his Flying Pokémon's abilities to whip up strong winds, and their wings, or in {{p|Dodrio}}'s case its long legs, to evade attacks and swoop down to attack. While he pushes his Pokémon to perform their best, Falkner also thanks them for their efforts. | |||
====Pokémon==== | |||
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}} | |||
===Pokémon=== | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
|trainer=Falkner | |trainer=Falkner | ||
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|vajp=Yūji Ueda | |vajp=Yūji Ueda | ||
|vaen=Yūji Ueda | |vaen=Yūji Ueda | ||
|desc={{p|Hoothoot}} was the first Pokémon sent out in the Gym battle between Falkner and Ash. Hoothoot | |desc={{p|Hoothoot}} was the first Pokémon sent out in the Gym battle between Falkner and Ash. Hoothoot managed to defeat [[Ash's Chikorita]] with ease, but was quickly defeated once Ash brought out his {{AP|Pikachu}}. Hoothoot was also sometimes [[Walking Pokémon|seen outside of its Poké Ball]] with Falkner when not in battle. | ||
Hoothoot's known moves are | It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP255|Why? Wynaut!]]''. | ||
Hoothoot's known moves are {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|Peck}}.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=EP131 | |epnum=EP131 | ||
|epname=Fighting Flyer with Fire | |epname=Fighting Flyer with Fire | ||
|desc={{p|Dodrio}} was the second Pokémon Falkner sent out to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]]. At first Dodrio seemed to have the upper hand. When Pikachu tried to attack, Falkner ordered Dodrio to fly - much to Ash's surprise - and Dodrio jumped high in the air. Ash | |desc={{p|Dodrio}} was the second Pokémon Falkner sent out to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]]. At first Dodrio seemed to have the upper hand. When Pikachu tried to attack, Falkner ordered Dodrio to fly - much to Ash's surprise - and Dodrio jumped high in the air. Ash decided to use that method himself, and ordered Pikachu to dodge Dodrio's Tri Attack by jumping to the air. From above, Pikachu used {{m|Thunder}}, knocking out Dodrio and winning the round. | ||
Dodrio's known moves are {{m|Agility}}, {{m|Fury Attack}}, {{m|Drill Peck}}, and {{m|Tri Attack}}.}} | Dodrio's known moves are {{m|Agility}}, {{m|Fury Attack}}, {{m|Drill Peck}}, and {{m|Tri Attack}}.}} | ||
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|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara | |vajp=Megumi Hayashibara | ||
|vaen=Megumi Hayashibara | |vaen=Megumi Hayashibara | ||
|desc={{p|Pidgeot}} appeared in ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]''. When {{TRT}} tried to steal [[Ash's Pikachu]], Falkner used Pidgeot to get | |desc={{p|Pidgeot}} appeared in ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]''. When {{TRT}} tried to steal [[Ash's Pikachu]], Falkner used Pidgeot to get Pikachu back and send them blasting off again. Falkner later used it in a Gym battle against {{Ash}}. It was able to defeat a weakened Pikachu with a single Whirlwind attack. | ||
It was put up against [[Ash's Charizard]] in the final round of the battle. With its impressive speed and power, Pidgeot was able to gain the upper hand and injure Charizard making it unable to fly. But with Ash's support and inspiration, Charizard was able to fly again. | |||
Unfortunately, things still looked bad as Pidgeot used Agility to keep dodging Charizard's attacks and attack from behind. Ash luckily had Charizard turn back and use {{m|Fire Spin}} trapping Pidgeot and finished it off with {{m|Seismic Toss}} making Ash the victor. | |||
It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP184|All That Glitters!]]''. | |||
Pidgeot's known moves are {{m|Whirlwind}}, {{m|Agility}}, {{m|Wing Attack}}, and {{m|Quick Attack}}. | Pidgeot's known moves are {{m|Whirlwind}}, {{m|Agility}}, {{m|Wing Attack}}, and {{m|Quick Attack}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Voice actors=== | ====Voice actors==== | ||
{{vatable|color={{flying color}}|bordercolor={{flying color light}} | {{vatable|color={{flying color}}|bordercolor={{flying color light}} | ||
|ja=石田彰 ''[[Akira Ishida]]'' | |ja=石田彰 ''[[Akira Ishida]]'' | ||
|en=[[Matthew Mitler]] | |en=[[Matthew Mitler]] | ||
|ar=وسام صباغ ''Wissam Sabbagh'' | |||
|cs=Daniel Tůma | |||
|es_eu=Pablo Sevilla | |es_eu=Pablo Sevilla | ||
|es_la=Eduardo Garza | |es_la=Eduardo Garza | ||
|fi=Antti Jaakola | |||
|fr_eu=Erico Salamone | |||
|it=Luca Sandri (Mediaset dub)<br>Massimo di Benedetto (K2 dub) | |||
|pl=Artur Krajewski | |pl=Artur Krajewski | ||
|pt_br=Alex Wendel}} | |pt_br=Alex Wendel}} | ||
===GOTCHA!=== | |||
Falkner briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]]. | |||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Adventures=== | ||
[[File:Falkner GSC Adventures.png|thumb|200px | [[File:Falkner GSC Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Falkner in Pokémon Adventures]] | ||
====History==== | |||
====={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}===== | |||
Falkner debuts in ''[[PS094|Elekid Incorporated]]'', where he is seen working as a part-time {{tc|Police Officer}}. He finds {{adv|Gold}} unconscious at [[Professor Elm]]'s laboratory and blames him for the fire started on the lawn. Under the threat of arrest, Gold comes with Falkner and explains to him that the true thief was named {{adv|Silver}}. When asked to provide a picture of Silver, Gold deliberately gives wrong information so that he can find Silver himself. Falkner offers Gold and [[Joey]] a place to stay for the night at the police station in [[Cherrygrove City]], but Gold turns it down and runs off with Joey in tow. | |||
Falkner | Falkner reappears in ''[[PS099|Sunkern Treasure]]'', where he is seen training while off-duty. He runs into Gold and properly introduces himself. Falkner reveals that he plans on taking the Gym Leader qualifying exam so that he can take over the Violet Gym that his father used to lead before being run into hiding. They are attacked by a wild {{p|Skarmory}} that Falkner had faced before, but failed to defeat. With Gold's help, Falkner manages to defeat and capture Skarmory. In ''[[PS105|Smeargle Smudge]]'', it is revealed Falkner passed the [[Gym Leader]] exam. | ||
In ''[[ | |||
In ''[[PS113|Delibird Delivery - 1]]'', Falkner appeared in [[Professor Elm]]'s fantasy when he informed Gold that the [[Masked Man]] may be a Gym Leader. | |||
[[File:Falkner Policeman.png|thumb|130px|left|Falkner as a {{tc|Police Officer}}]] | |||
In ''[[PS137|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei (Part 1)]]'' and ''[[PS138|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei (Part 2)]]'', Falkner trains his Pokémon on the outskirts of Violet City, where he encounters a poacher. They are attacked by {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}, who Falkner assumes are challenging Gym Leaders like {{p|Suicune}} had been doing. Falkner initially struggles to keep up with Entei and Raikou's speed, but he manages to divert their attacks, leaving an opening for him to catch them. The thrown Poké Balls are stopped by Suicune, who had arrived to assist its comrades. The poacher suggests that Falkner give up and live to fight another day, but Falkner refuses the challenge to succeed where the other Gym Leaders failed. In a last-ditch effort, Falkner throws a multitude of Poké Balls into the air, which surround Suicune due to them being outfitted with Skarmory's shed clear feathers, turning them into boomerangs. Falkner almost hits Suicune, but Entei and Raikou return the favor by destroying the Poké Balls. Skarmory begins crashing to the ground due to its now-missing wing, but Suicune saves Falkner with a bubble and then leaves with Entei and Raikou. Falkner admits defeat and claims that he would have lost even if Suicune did not come to help Raikou and Entei. He reveals to the poacher his job as a police officer and proceeds to arrest him for capturing Pokémon in a protected environment. | |||
Falkner | [[File:Falkner HGSS Adventures.png|thumb|130px|Falkner in the ninth chapter]] | ||
At the [[Indigo Plateau]], Falkner arrives with his fellow Johto Gym Leaders to participate in an exhibition tournament for the Pokémon League against the Kanto Gym Leaders. In the third round, he faces off against [[Janine]] of [[Fuchsia City]]. The {{type|Poison}} Gym Leader proves too powerful for Falkner and he is nearly defeated by her {{p|Ariados}}. When Janine sees what appears to be her missing father, [[Koga]], in the audience, she forfeits the battle to search for him. When the Masked Man attacks the Pokémon League, Falkner and the other Gym Leaders combat his army of mind-controlled {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s. The fight takes them to the [[Magnet Train]], which is used as a diversion to get the Gym Leaders away from the stadium. After the Masked Man is defeated, Falkner returned to his usual duties of being a Gym Leader. | |||
====={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}===== | |||
Falkner, along with Chuck and Bugsy, is asked by Morty to guard the [[Ecruteak Gym]] from suspicious people asking to use Morty's clairvoyance. When {{adv|Silver}} arrives to see Morty under [[Eusine]]'s recommendation, the Gym Leaders mistake him for another suspicious person and stop his attempts to advance. Having no time to talk, Silver opts to battle the Gym Leaders and force his way inside. Silver's clash ends when he is revealed to be a friend of Chuck's former student, {{adv|Blue}}. They decide to trust Silver and let him inside to meet with Morty, who had been helping Gold due to mistaking him for Silver. The meeting is cut short by the sudden appearance of {{p|Arceus}}, who lands in front of the Ecruteak Gym and destroys it with a single blast. Falkner, Bugsy, and Chuck are caught in the blast and knocked unconscious. | |||
Falkner's father is {{adv|Walker}}, who also uses boomerang [[Poké Ball]]s made from Skarmory's shed feathers. | |||
====Pokémon==== | ====Pokémon==== | ||
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{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
|trainer=Falkner | |trainer=Falkner | ||
|gender=male | |||
|pkmn=Pidgeotto | |pkmn=Pidgeotto | ||
|type1=Normal | |type1=Normal | ||
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|epnum=PS099 | |epnum=PS099 | ||
|epname=Sunkern Treasure | |epname=Sunkern Treasure | ||
|desc= | |desc={{p|Pidgeotto}} is Falkner's first known Pokémon. He was first seen training with {{p|Noctowl}} in a field with Falkner. When a wild {{p|Skarmory}} kept terrorizing a group of {{p|Sunkern}}, Pidgeotto was used to battle against it. He was unable to beat Skarmory, as its metal body prevented Pidgeotto from finishing it off. | ||
None of Pidgeotto's moves are known.}} | None of Pidgeotto's moves are known.}} | ||
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|desc= | |desc={{p|Noctowl}} is Falkner's second known Pokémon. He was first seen training with Pidgeotto in a field with Falkner. When a wild {{p|Skarmory}} kept terrorizing a group of {{p|Sunkern}}, Noctowl was used to battle against it. He was unable to beat Skarmory, as its metal body prevented Noctowl from finishing it off. At the Pokémon League, Noctowl was used to battle against [[Janine]]. He first went up against her {{p|Grimer}} who attempted sneak attacks with {{m|Minimize}}, but Noctowl exposed it with {{m|Foresight}}. Next, it battled against Janine's {{p|Ariados}}, but was heavily injured before being switched to Skarmory. | ||
Noctowl's known | Noctowl's only known move is {{m|Foresight}}.}} | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|desc={{p|Skarmory}} | |desc={{p|Skarmory}} is Falkner's third known Pokémon. It debuted as a wild Pokémon chasing after a bunch of {{p|Sunkern}}. Falkner battles it and with the help of Gold's {{p|Cyndaquil}}, [[Exbo]], he was able to capture it. Skarmory was used in Falkner's battle against {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}. Together, they nearly succeeded in capturing one of the Legendary Pokémon before {{p|Suicune}} interrupted. Skarmory fought against Suicune, only to have one of its wings shatter, causing Skarmory to plummet to the ground before being saved by Suicune's bubbles. At the Pokémon League, Skarmory was used to battle against [[Janine]]. It was used against her {{p|Ariados}}, but was easily captured by its web and would have lost had Janine not forfeited. Its shed feathers are used to improve Falkner's Poké Balls by combining with them to make boomerangs. | ||
Skarmory's known moves are {{m| | Skarmory's known moves are {{m|Swift}}, {{m|Agility}}, and {{m|Steel Wing}}, and its Ability is {{a|Keen Eye}}.}} | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys=== | ||
[[File:Falkner Golden Boys.png|thumb|200px|Falkner in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]] | |||
Falkner first appeared in ''[[GB02|Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!]]'' where {{GnB|Gold}} heard that he lived in [[Violet City]]. Gold went to Violet City to challenge Falkner. During the Gym battle, Falkner revealed that he challenged [[Black (Golden Boys)|someone]] previously using his {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Pidgeotto}}. They were worn out after being defeated by his {{p|Mareep}}. As a result, Falkner sent out his {{p|Pidgeot}} to battle Gold. Gold defeated Pidgeot with {{TP|Gold|Totodile}}'s combination of {{m|Water Gun}} and {{m|Bite}}. | |||
The Gym battle continued in ''[[GB03|The Legendary Pokémon Appears!]]'' where Gold had to deal with Falkner's {{p|Articuno}} who appeared once every four years. Gold had a long fight with it using Totodile, {{TP|Gold|Pidgey}}, and {{TP|Gold|Pikachu}} and was about to lose until Articuno flew away. Falkner stated that it fights when it wants to and leaves at will. As Articuno chose not to fight anymore, Gold was able to defeat Falkner and was rewarded the {{badge|Zephyr}}. | |||
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|trainer=Falkner | |trainer=Falkner | ||
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|pkmn=Pidgeot | |pkmn=Pidgeot | ||
|type1=Normal | |type1=Normal | ||
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|epname=Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!! | |epname=Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!! | ||
|desc=Falkner sent out {{p|Pidgeot}} as his other Pokémon were weakened from his [[Black (Golden Boys)|previous challenger]]. It went up against Gold's Totodile and lost. | |desc=Falkner sent out {{p|Pidgeot}} as his other Pokémon were weakened from his [[Black (Golden Boys)|previous challenger]]. It went up against [[Gold's Totodile]] and lost. | ||
Pidgeot's only known move is {{m|Wing Attack}}.}} | Pidgeot's only known move is {{m|Wing Attack}}.}} | ||
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|epname=The Legendary Pokémon Appears! | |epname=The Legendary Pokémon Appears! | ||
|desc={{p|Articuno}} is a legendary Pokémon that appears every four years. It went up against Gold's | |desc={{p|Articuno}} is a legendary Pokémon that appears every four years. It went up against [[Gold's Pikachu]] after it came from another time. Pikachu could not defeat Articuno alone so it got help from {{p|Totodile}} and {{TP|Gold|Pidgey}}. | ||
Articuno's | Articuno's known moves are {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Blizzard}}.}} | ||
=====Other===== | =====Other===== | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
|trainer=Falkner | |trainer=Falkner | ||
|pkmn=Pidgey | |pkmn=Pidgey and Pidgeotto | ||
|type1=Normal | |type1=Normal | ||
|type2=Flying | |type2=Flying | ||
|img= | |img=Falkner Pidgey Pidgeotto Golden Boys.png | ||
|epnum=GB02 | |epnum=GB02 | ||
|epname=Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!! | |epname=Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!! | ||
|desc=Prior to Gold's Gym battle challenge with Falkner | |desc=Prior to Gold's Gym battle challenge with Falkner, Falkner mentioned that he used a {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Pidgeotto}} against {{GnB|Black}}'s team, with Pidgey fighting his {{p|Mareep}}. It officially appeared shadowed in Gold's flashback. | ||
None of their moves are known.}} | |||
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters=== | |||
[[File:Falkner PMHGSS.png|thumb|left|140px|Falkner in Pocket Monsters HGSS]] | |||
[[File:Falkner PM.png|thumb|140px|Falkner in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] | |||
Falkner first appeared in ''[[PM070|The Gym Challenges Begin!!]]'' as the first Gym Leader in Johto {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} encountered. Red met him in Sprout Tower while talking to one of the Elders. He reappeared in [[PMHGSS05]], where he had a [[rematch]] with Red during the latter's return to Johto. | |||
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====Pokémon==== | |||
{{TrainerPoké | |||
|trainer=Falkner | |||
|pkmn=Natu | |||
|type1=Psychic | |||
|type2=Flying | |||
|img=Falkner Natu PM.png | |||
|epnum=PM070 | |||
|epname=The Gym Challenges Begin!! | |||
|desc={{p|Natu}} is Falkner's first known Pokémon. It is [[Walking Pokémon|usually seen on Falkner's shoulder]] when it is not battling. During his battle with {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} at Sprout Tower, Falkner sends it out to have a battle with his {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}. | |||
Natu's known moves are {{m|Leer}}, {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Confuse Ray}}, and {{m|Peck}}.}} | |||
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|type1=Normal | |type1=Normal | ||
|type2=Flying | |type2=Flying | ||
|img= | |img=Falkner Pidgeotto PMHGSS.png | ||
|epnum= | |epnum=PMHGSS05 | ||
|epname= | |epname= | ||
|desc= | |desc=Falkner's {{p|Pidgeotto}} appeared when Red and his Pokémon returned to Johto. It was used in Falkner's [[rematch]] against Red. | ||
Pidgeotto's known moves are {{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Gust}}.}} | |||
=== | ===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure=== | ||
[[File:Falkner | [[File:Falkner JBA.png|thumb|150px|Falkner in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]] | ||
Falkner | Falkner appeared in [[JBA1]], where he challenged [[Jō]] to a Gym battle in the [[Violet Gym]]. Jō managed to defeat Falkner, earning himself the {{badge|Zephyr}}. He reappeared in a flashback in [[JBA5]]. | ||
====Pokémon==== | ====Pokémon==== | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|trainer=Falkner | |trainer=Falkner | ||
|pkmn= | |pkmn=Pidgey | ||
|type1= | |type1=Normal | ||
|type2=Flying | |type2=Flying | ||
|img=Falkner | |img=Falkner Pidgey JBA.png | ||
|epnum= | |epnum=JBA1 | ||
|epname= | |epname=Aim to be the Strongest! The Hot-Blooded Brotherly Combination!! | ||
|desc={{p| | |desc=Falkner sent out {{p|Pidgey}} to battle [[Jō's Totodile]]. It wasn't long before Totodile managed to defeat Pidgey. | ||
Pidgey's only known move is {{m|Sand-Attack}}.}} | |||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
[[File:FalknerPaldeaEvolved251.jpg|200px|thumb|Ultra rare Falkner]] | |||
{{main|Falkner (Paldea Evolved 180)}} | |||
'''Falkner''' 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|Triplet Beat}} subset and the English {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}} expansion, with artwork by [[Ryuta Fuse]]. An {{TCG|ultra rare}} version of the card with artwork by the same artist was released in the same sets. It lets players draw two cards. If the player has a {{TCG|Stadium card}} in play, they draw four cards instead. | |||
{{cardlist/header|Falkner | =====Pokémon VS===== | ||
The Japanese exclusive {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} expansion featured several of Falkner's Pokémon and two [[Technical Machine]] cards. {{TCG ID|Tyranitar|Falkner's Fearow|Half Deck}} was later released in English in the {{TCG|Tyranitar Half Deck}}. | |||
{{cardlist/header|Falkner cards in {{TCG|Pokémon VS}}|Colorless|char=yes}} | |||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's Pidgeot|1}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=001/141}} | {{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's Pidgeot|1}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=001/141}} | ||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Tyranitar|Falkner's Fearow|Half Deck}}|type=Colorless|enset=Tyranitar Half Deck|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=002/141}} | {{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Tyranitar|Falkner's Fearow|Half Deck}}|type=Colorless|enset=Tyranitar Half Deck|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=002/141}} | ||
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's Delibird|6}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=006/141}} | {{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's Delibird|6}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=006/141}} | ||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's Skarmory|7}}|type=Metal|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=007/141}} | {{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's Skarmory|7}}|type=Metal|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=007/141}} | ||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's TM 01|103}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=103/141}} | {{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's TM 01|103}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=103/141}} | ||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's TM 02|104}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=104/141}} | {{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's TM 02|104}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=104/141}} | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* His Japanese Leader title is {{tt|華麗なる飛行ポケモン使い|Magnificent Flying Pokémon Tamer}}. | * His Japanese Leader title is {{tt|華麗なる飛行ポケモン使い|Magnificent Flying Pokémon Tamer}}. | ||
* Falkner is the only Gym Leader | * In [[Generation II]], Falkner is the only [[Gym Leader]] who cannot give out a TM that contains a move of his Gym's specialty type, because no {{type|Flying}} TM existed in Generation II. | ||
** In [[Generation I]], [[Brock]] also gives out a TM containing a move ({{m|Bide}}) that is not of his Gym's specialty type, even though one existed: [[TM48]] {{m|Rock Slide}}. | |||
* Falkner's Pokémon are the lowest level of any Gym Leader. His level 7 and 9 (9 and 13 in [[Generation IV]]) Pokémon include an {{DL|Level|Underleveled Pokémon|underleveled}} {{p|Pidgeotto}}. | * Falkner's Pokémon are the lowest level of any Gym Leader. His level 7 and 9 (9 and 13 in [[Generation IV]]) Pokémon include an {{DL|Level|Underleveled Pokémon|underleveled}} {{p|Pidgeotto}}. | ||
* Falkner is the only | ** Despite popular misconception, however, these are not impossible levels for a Pidgeotto to be at. Level 7 Pidgeotto can be found in [[Kanto Route 2]] in all Johto games and [[Viridian Forest]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, and legitimate level 9 Pidgeotto can also be transferred in to [[Generation II]] from {{game|Yellow}}. | ||
* Falkner | * Falkner is the only Gym Leader from either [[Kanto]] or [[Johto]] to only use Pokémon of his {{t|Flying|Gym's specialty type}} in the [[Pokémon Stadium series]]. | ||
* Falkner is the only Gym Leader whose {{pkmn|anime}} [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} team doesn't share any Pokémon with their Gym battle teams from the {{pkmn|games}}. | |||
==Names== | ==Names== | ||
{| style=" | {| class="roundy" style="background: #{{flying color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{flying color}}" | ||
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! | ! Language | ||
! Name | ! Name | ||
! | ! Origin | ||
|- style="background:#FFF | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Japanese | | Japanese | ||
| ハヤト ''Hayato'' | | ハヤト ''Hayato'' | ||
| 隼人瓜 ''Hayato- | | From 隼人瓜 ''Hayato-uri'' ({{wp|chayote}}) and 隼 ''hayabusa'' (peregrine falcon) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| English | | English, Indonesian,<br>Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| Falkner | | Falkner | ||
| | | From ''{{wp|Falconry|falconer}}'', one who trains falcons to hunt | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| German | |||
| Falk | |||
| From ''Falke'' (falcon) | |||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
| Spanish | |||
| Pegaso | |||
| From ''Pegaso'' ({{wp|Pegasus}}) | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| French | | French | ||
| Albert | | Albert | ||
| From '' | | From ''albatros'' (albatross) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
|- style="background:#FFF | |||
| Italian | | Italian | ||
| Valerio | | Valerio | ||
| From ''volare'' | | From ''volare'' (to fly) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| Korean | |||
| 비상 ''Bisang'' | |||
| From 비상 (飛上) ''bisang'' (flight) | |||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
| | | rowspan="2" | Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}}) | ||
| | | 阿速 ''Ā Sù''{{tt|*|Games, Anime, Adventures}} | ||
| | | From the Japanese name 速人 ''Hayato'' and 速 ''sù'' (quick) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
| | | 隼人 ''Sǔnrén''{{tt|*|Pokémon Pocket Monsters (Jilin Publishing)}} | ||
| From the Japanese name 集人 ''Hayato'' | |||
| | |||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
| Chinese ({{tt| | | Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}}) | ||
| 阿速 '' | | 阿速 ''A Chūk'' | ||
| 速 | | From the Japanese name 速人 ''Hayato'' and 速 ''chūk'' (quick) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| Thai | |||
| ฮายาโตะ ''Hayato'' | |||
| Transcription of his Japanese name | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| Vietnamese | |||
| Hayato | |||
| Transcription of his Japanese name | |||
|} | |} | ||
==References== | |||
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==Related articles== | |||
{{Gym Leaders of Johto}}<br> | {{Gym Leaders of Johto}}<br> | ||
{{Golden Boys characters}}<br> | {{Golden Boys characters}}<br> | ||
{{Pocket Monsters Characters}} | |||
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[[de:Falk]] | [[de:Falk]] | ||
[[es:Pegaso]] | [[es:Pegaso]] | ||
[[fr:Albert (Johto)]] | [[fr:Albert (Johto)]] | ||
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Falkner ハヤト Hayato | |
"The Elegant Master of Flying Pokémon" | |
Art from HeartGold and SoulSilver | |
Gender | Male |
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Eye color | Black*, Blue* |
Hair color | Blue |
Hometown | Violet City |
Region | Johto |
Relatives | Father (predecessor as Gym Leader), Walker (father)* |
Trainer class | Gym LeaderGSCHGSS Pokémon TrainerB2W2 |
Generation | II, IV, V |
Games | Gold, Silver, Crystal, Pokémon Stadium 2, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black 2, White 2, Masters EX |
Leader of | Violet Gym |
Badge | Zephyr Badge |
Specializes in | Flying types |
Game animation debut | GOTCHA! |
English voice actor | Howard Wang[1] (Masters EX) |
Japanese voice actor | Kohsuke Tanabe[2] (Masters EX) |
Anime debut | Fighting Flyer with Fire |
English voice actor | Matthew Mitler |
Japanese voice actor | Akira Ishida |
Falkner (Japanese: ハヤト Hayato) is the Gym Leader of Violet City's Gym, known officially as the Violet Gym. He hands out the Zephyr Badge to Trainers who defeat him. He specializes in Flying-type Pokémon.
In the core series games
Falkner appears in Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, where he is the first Gym Leader players will encounter. A master of Flying-type Pokémon, Falkner runs the Violet Gym, which he inherited from his father; the Pokémon he uses in battle also formerly belonged to him. Falkner's father is reported to be traveling, but is never seen in the game.
Known as "The Elegant Master of Flying Pokémon", Falkner is adored as a cool and handsome Trainer. Falkner reveres his father, and aspires to follow in his footsteps to become the greatest bird Pokémon master. Falkner uses, notably, the lowest leveled Pokémon found in any Gym in any region. In fact, his Pidgeotto is underleveled. Once defeated in battle, he awards winners with the Zephyr Badge and a Technical Machine: TM31 (Mud-Slap) in Generation II; TM51 (Roost) in Generation IV. In each generation, his Pokémon know the respective TM; Falkner uses this move as part of his battle strategy.
Like all Gym Leaders in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Falkner ventures out of his Gym occasionally. Once the player has obtained the Soul Badge, Falkner will journey every Monday to Celadon City so he can visit the Department Store. He can be found talking with Janine of Fuchsia City on the fourth floor, and will exchange Pokégear phone numbers with the player. Once this has been completed, Falkner can be invited to the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City every Saturday morning to be faced in a rematch with a stronger team of Pokémon. He may also participate in the Pokéathlon's Supreme Cup in the Jump Course with his Pidgeot, Swellow, and Staraptor.
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Falkner uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles. Falkner will always lead with his signature Pokémon, Pidgeot.
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In the side series games
Pokémon Stadium 2
Falkner appears in Pokémon Stadium 2's Johto Gym Leader Castle. Unlike other Gym Leaders in this game, all of his Pokémon are of his specialist type. Notably, he even uses a Legendary Pokémon; Zapdos.
During the game's end credits, he is seen having a battle with Erika.
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Pokémon Puzzle Challenge
Falkner appears as an opponent in Pokémon Puzzle Challenge. He uses a Pidgey to battle.
Pokémon Masters EX
- Main article: Falkner (Masters)
Falkner forms a sync pair with Swellow, Pidgeot, and Noctowl in Pokémon Masters EX. Falkner became a playable sync pair on August 5, 2021.
Dex | Trainer | NDex | Pokémon | Type | Weakness | Role | EX role | Base potential | Availability | ||
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#139 | Falkner | #0277 | Swellow♂ |
Flying |
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★★★★★☆EX | Sync Pair Scout | ||||
#139 | Falkner | #0018 | Pidgeot♂ |
Flying |
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#139 | Falkner | #0164 | Noctowl♂ |
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Artwork
Headshot from Generation II |
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Sprites
In the core series
Sprite from Generation II |
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In other games
Portrait from Puzzle Challenge |
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Quotes
- Main article: Falkner/Quotes
In the anime
Main series
Original series
Falkner appeared in Fighting Flyer with Fire. When Ash's Pikachu was stolen by Team Rocket, Falkner arrived and rescued it with the help of his Pidgeot. He flies around on a hang-glider in order to be as close to Flying Pokémon as he possibly could be. He is usually seen with his Hoothoot on his shoulder. Falkner conducts his matches on the roof of the Gym, accompanied by his many students who chant in unison during his battles.
Falkner escorted Ash and his friends to the Violet Gym after agreeing to have a match against Ash. He selected his Hoothoot, and its incredible speed helped it defeat Chikorita. Then, Pikachu was able to knock Hoothoot out of the sky and used Quick Attack to win the round. Next, Falkner selected his Dodrio, and while its speed and high jumps made for a difficult match, Pikachu's Thunderbolt overwhelmed it. Pikachu, however, was defeated by Pidgeot. Ash called on Charizard's assistance against Pidgeot. Falkner appeared to have the upper hand, but Ash soon saw a pattern in Pidgeot's strategy and had Charizard use Fire Spin, followed by a Seismic Toss. Ash was able to win the Zephyr Badge, despite Charizard's wing being severely injured during the match.
He reappeared in a flashback in Why? Wynaut!.
Character
Falkner has a self-righteous attitude when it comes to Pokémon training, which angered Ash. Falkner also expressed an intense dislike for the assumption many Trainers make that Flying-type Pokémon will always lose to Electric-type Pokémon, but proved to be slightly hypocritical as he criticized Ash's poor choice of using Chikorita, a Grass type that is weak to Flying, in their match.
He is intense in battle and rigorously commands his Pokémon's every move, including their flight paths. He uses his Flying Pokémon's abilities to whip up strong winds, and their wings, or in Dodrio's case its long legs, to evade attacks and swoop down to attack. While he pushes his Pokémon to perform their best, Falkner also thanks them for their efforts.
Pokémon
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Debut | Fighting Flyer with Fire |
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Japanese | Yūji Ueda |
English | Yūji Ueda |
Hoothoot was the first Pokémon sent out in the Gym battle between Falkner and Ash. Hoothoot managed to defeat Ash's Chikorita with ease, but was quickly defeated once Ash brought out his Pikachu. Hoothoot was also sometimes seen outside of its Poké Ball with Falkner when not in battle.
It reappeared in a flashback in Why? Wynaut!.
Debut | Fighting Flyer with Fire |
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Dodrio was the second Pokémon Falkner sent out to battle Ash's Pikachu. At first Dodrio seemed to have the upper hand. When Pikachu tried to attack, Falkner ordered Dodrio to fly - much to Ash's surprise - and Dodrio jumped high in the air. Ash decided to use that method himself, and ordered Pikachu to dodge Dodrio's Tri Attack by jumping to the air. From above, Pikachu used Thunder, knocking out Dodrio and winning the round.
Dodrio's known moves are Agility, Fury Attack, Drill Peck, and Tri Attack.
Debut | Fighting Flyer with Fire |
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Japanese | Megumi Hayashibara |
English | Megumi Hayashibara |
Pidgeot appeared in Fighting Flyer with Fire. When Team Rocket tried to steal Ash's Pikachu, Falkner used Pidgeot to get Pikachu back and send them blasting off again. Falkner later used it in a Gym battle against Ash. It was able to defeat a weakened Pikachu with a single Whirlwind attack.
It was put up against Ash's Charizard in the final round of the battle. With its impressive speed and power, Pidgeot was able to gain the upper hand and injure Charizard making it unable to fly. But with Ash's support and inspiration, Charizard was able to fly again.
Unfortunately, things still looked bad as Pidgeot used Agility to keep dodging Charizard's attacks and attack from behind. Ash luckily had Charizard turn back and use Fire Spin trapping Pidgeot and finished it off with Seismic Toss making Ash the victor.
It reappeared in a flashback in All That Glitters!.
Pidgeot's known moves are Whirlwind, Agility, Wing Attack, and Quick Attack.
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GOTCHA!
Falkner briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
History
Gold, Silver & Crystal arc
Falkner debuts in Elekid Incorporated, where he is seen working as a part-time Police Officer. He finds Gold unconscious at Professor Elm's laboratory and blames him for the fire started on the lawn. Under the threat of arrest, Gold comes with Falkner and explains to him that the true thief was named Silver. When asked to provide a picture of Silver, Gold deliberately gives wrong information so that he can find Silver himself. Falkner offers Gold and Joey a place to stay for the night at the police station in Cherrygrove City, but Gold turns it down and runs off with Joey in tow.
Falkner reappears in Sunkern Treasure, where he is seen training while off-duty. He runs into Gold and properly introduces himself. Falkner reveals that he plans on taking the Gym Leader qualifying exam so that he can take over the Violet Gym that his father used to lead before being run into hiding. They are attacked by a wild Skarmory that Falkner had faced before, but failed to defeat. With Gold's help, Falkner manages to defeat and capture Skarmory. In Smeargle Smudge, it is revealed Falkner passed the Gym Leader exam.
In Delibird Delivery - 1, Falkner appeared in Professor Elm's fantasy when he informed Gold that the Masked Man may be a Gym Leader.
In Really Raikou & Entirely Entei (Part 1) and Really Raikou & Entirely Entei (Part 2), Falkner trains his Pokémon on the outskirts of Violet City, where he encounters a poacher. They are attacked by Raikou and Entei, who Falkner assumes are challenging Gym Leaders like Suicune had been doing. Falkner initially struggles to keep up with Entei and Raikou's speed, but he manages to divert their attacks, leaving an opening for him to catch them. The thrown Poké Balls are stopped by Suicune, who had arrived to assist its comrades. The poacher suggests that Falkner give up and live to fight another day, but Falkner refuses the challenge to succeed where the other Gym Leaders failed. In a last-ditch effort, Falkner throws a multitude of Poké Balls into the air, which surround Suicune due to them being outfitted with Skarmory's shed clear feathers, turning them into boomerangs. Falkner almost hits Suicune, but Entei and Raikou return the favor by destroying the Poké Balls. Skarmory begins crashing to the ground due to its now-missing wing, but Suicune saves Falkner with a bubble and then leaves with Entei and Raikou. Falkner admits defeat and claims that he would have lost even if Suicune did not come to help Raikou and Entei. He reveals to the poacher his job as a police officer and proceeds to arrest him for capturing Pokémon in a protected environment.
At the Indigo Plateau, Falkner arrives with his fellow Johto Gym Leaders to participate in an exhibition tournament for the Pokémon League against the Kanto Gym Leaders. In the third round, he faces off against Janine of Fuchsia City. The Poison-type Gym Leader proves too powerful for Falkner and he is nearly defeated by her Ariados. When Janine sees what appears to be her missing father, Koga, in the audience, she forfeits the battle to search for him. When the Masked Man attacks the Pokémon League, Falkner and the other Gym Leaders combat his army of mind-controlled Team Rocket Grunts. The fight takes them to the Magnet Train, which is used as a diversion to get the Gym Leaders away from the stadium. After the Masked Man is defeated, Falkner returned to his usual duties of being a Gym Leader.
HeartGold & SoulSilver arc
Falkner, along with Chuck and Bugsy, is asked by Morty to guard the Ecruteak Gym from suspicious people asking to use Morty's clairvoyance. When Silver arrives to see Morty under Eusine's recommendation, the Gym Leaders mistake him for another suspicious person and stop his attempts to advance. Having no time to talk, Silver opts to battle the Gym Leaders and force his way inside. Silver's clash ends when he is revealed to be a friend of Chuck's former student, Blue. They decide to trust Silver and let him inside to meet with Morty, who had been helping Gold due to mistaking him for Silver. The meeting is cut short by the sudden appearance of Arceus, who lands in front of the Ecruteak Gym and destroys it with a single blast. Falkner, Bugsy, and Chuck are caught in the blast and knocked unconscious.
Falkner's father is Walker, who also uses boomerang Poké Balls made from Skarmory's shed feathers.
Pokémon
This listing is of Falkner's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
Debut | Sunkern Treasure |
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Pidgeotto is Falkner's first known Pokémon. He was first seen training with Noctowl in a field with Falkner. When a wild Skarmory kept terrorizing a group of Sunkern, Pidgeotto was used to battle against it. He was unable to beat Skarmory, as its metal body prevented Pidgeotto from finishing it off.
None of Pidgeotto's moves are known.
Debut | Sunkern Treasure |
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Noctowl is Falkner's second known Pokémon. He was first seen training with Pidgeotto in a field with Falkner. When a wild Skarmory kept terrorizing a group of Sunkern, Noctowl was used to battle against it. He was unable to beat Skarmory, as its metal body prevented Noctowl from finishing it off. At the Pokémon League, Noctowl was used to battle against Janine. He first went up against her Grimer who attempted sneak attacks with Minimize, but Noctowl exposed it with Foresight. Next, it battled against Janine's Ariados, but was heavily injured before being switched to Skarmory.
Noctowl's only known move is Foresight.
Debut | Sunkern Treasure |
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Skarmory is Falkner's third known Pokémon. It debuted as a wild Pokémon chasing after a bunch of Sunkern. Falkner battles it and with the help of Gold's Cyndaquil, Exbo, he was able to capture it. Skarmory was used in Falkner's battle against Raikou and Entei. Together, they nearly succeeded in capturing one of the Legendary Pokémon before Suicune interrupted. Skarmory fought against Suicune, only to have one of its wings shatter, causing Skarmory to plummet to the ground before being saved by Suicune's bubbles. At the Pokémon League, Skarmory was used to battle against Janine. It was used against her Ariados, but was easily captured by its web and would have lost had Janine not forfeited. Its shed feathers are used to improve Falkner's Poké Balls by combining with them to make boomerangs.
Skarmory's known moves are Swift, Agility, and Steel Wing, and its Ability is Keen Eye.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
Falkner first appeared in Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!! where Gold heard that he lived in Violet City. Gold went to Violet City to challenge Falkner. During the Gym battle, Falkner revealed that he challenged someone previously using his Pidgey and Pidgeotto. They were worn out after being defeated by his Mareep. As a result, Falkner sent out his Pidgeot to battle Gold. Gold defeated Pidgeot with Totodile's combination of Water Gun and Bite.
The Gym battle continued in The Legendary Pokémon Appears! where Gold had to deal with Falkner's Articuno who appeared once every four years. Gold had a long fight with it using Totodile, Pidgey, and Pikachu and was about to lose until Articuno flew away. Falkner stated that it fights when it wants to and leaves at will. As Articuno chose not to fight anymore, Gold was able to defeat Falkner and was rewarded the Zephyr Badge.
Pokémon
On hand
Falkner sent out Pidgeot as his other Pokémon were weakened from his previous challenger. It went up against Gold's Totodile and lost.
Pidgeot's only known move is Wing Attack.
Other
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Falkner first appeared in The Gym Challenges Begin!! as the first Gym Leader in Johto Red encountered. Red met him in Sprout Tower while talking to one of the Elders. He reappeared in PMHGSS05, where he had a rematch with Red during the latter's return to Johto.
Pokémon
Natu is Falkner's first known Pokémon. It is usually seen on Falkner's shoulder when it is not battling. During his battle with Red at Sprout Tower, Falkner sends it out to have a battle with his Clefairy.
Natu's known moves are Leer, Teleport, Confuse Ray, and Peck.
Debut | PMHGSS05 |
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Falkner's Pidgeotto appeared when Red and his Pokémon returned to Johto. It was used in Falkner's rematch against Red.
Pidgeotto's known moves are Wing Attack, Tackle, and Gust.
Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure
Falkner appeared in JBA1, where he challenged Jō to a Gym battle in the Violet Gym. Jō managed to defeat Falkner, earning himself the Zephyr Badge. He reappeared in a flashback in JBA5.
Pokémon
Falkner sent out Pidgey to battle Jō's Totodile. It wasn't long before Totodile managed to defeat Pidgey.
Pidgey's only known move is Sand-Attack.
In the TCG
- Main article: Falkner (Paldea Evolved 180)
Falkner 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 Triplet Beat subset and the English Paldea Evolved expansion, with artwork by Ryuta Fuse. An ultra rare version of the card with artwork by the same artist was released in the same sets. It lets players draw two cards. If the player has a Stadium card in play, they draw four cards instead.
Pokémon VS
The Japanese exclusive Pokémon VS expansion featured several of Falkner's Pokémon and two Technical Machine cards. Falkner's Fearow was later released in English in the Tyranitar Half Deck.
Falkner cards in Pokémon VS Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats. | |||||||
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Card | Type | English Expansion |
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Rarity | # |
Falkner's Pidgeot | Pokémon VS | 001/141 | |||||
Falkner's Fearow | Tyranitar Half Deck | Pokémon VS | 002/141 | ||||
Falkner's Farfetch'd | Pokémon VS | 003/141 | |||||
Falkner's Dodrio | Pokémon VS | 004/141 | |||||
Falkner's Togetic | Pokémon VS | 005/141 | |||||
Falkner's Delibird | Pokémon VS | 006/141 | |||||
Falkner's Skarmory | Pokémon VS | 007/141 | |||||
Falkner's TM 01 | T [TM] | Pokémon VS | 103/141 | ||||
Falkner's TM 02 | T [TM] | Pokémon VS | 104/141 | ||||
Trivia
- His Japanese Leader title is 華麗なる飛行ポケモン使い.
- In Generation II, Falkner is the only Gym Leader who cannot give out a TM that contains a move of his Gym's specialty type, because no Flying-type TM existed in Generation II.
- In Generation I, Brock also gives out a TM containing a move (Bide) that is not of his Gym's specialty type, even though one existed: TM48 Rock Slide.
- Falkner's Pokémon are the lowest level of any Gym Leader. His level 7 and 9 (9 and 13 in Generation IV) Pokémon include an underleveled Pidgeotto.
- Despite popular misconception, however, these are not impossible levels for a Pidgeotto to be at. Level 7 Pidgeotto can be found in Kanto Route 2 in all Johto games and Viridian Forest in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, and legitimate level 9 Pidgeotto can also be transferred in to Generation II from Pokémon Yellow.
- Falkner is the only Gym Leader from either Kanto or Johto to only use Pokémon of his Gym's specialty type in the Pokémon Stadium series.
- Falkner is the only Gym Leader whose anime Gym battle team doesn't share any Pokémon with their Gym battle teams from the games.
Names
Language | Name | Origin |
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Japanese | ハヤト Hayato | From 隼人瓜 Hayato-uri (chayote) and 隼 hayabusa (peregrine falcon) |
English, Indonesian, Brazilian Portuguese |
Falkner | From falconer, one who trains falcons to hunt |
German | Falk | From Falke (falcon) |
Spanish | Pegaso | From Pegaso (Pegasus) |
French | Albert | From albatros (albatross) |
Italian | Valerio | From volare (to fly) |
Korean | 비상 Bisang | From 비상 (飛上) bisang (flight) |
Chinese (Mandarin) | 阿速 Ā Sù* | From the Japanese name 速人 Hayato and 速 sù (quick) |
隼人 Sǔnrén* | From the Japanese name 集人 Hayato | |
Chinese (Cantonese) | 阿速 A Chūk | From the Japanese name 速人 Hayato and 速 chūk (quick) |
Thai | ฮายาโตะ Hayato | Transcription of his Japanese name |
Vietnamese | Hayato | Transcription of his Japanese name |
References
- ↑ Howard Wang on Twitter
- ↑ Pokémon Masters EX Twitter (Japanese)
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