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'''Rafe''' (Japanese: '''リュウ''' ''Ryū'') is a character from ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. He is the older brother of [[Audrey and Kathryn]].
'''Rafe''' (Japanese: '''リュウ''' ''Ryū'') is a major character who appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. He is the older brother of [[Audrey and Kathryn]].


==History==
==In the movies==
[[File:Rafe and Sid.png|thumb|left|230px|Rafe and Sid in the Battle Tower.]]
[[File:Rafe and Sid.png|thumb|left|230px|Rafe and Sid in the Battle Tower]]
Rafe is a skilled [[Pokémon Trainer]] who came to [[LaRousse City]] with his twin sisters [[Audrey and Kathryn]], as well as his friends [[Sid]] and {{mov|Rebecca}}, to compete at the [[Battle Tower]]. On his way to the Battle Tower, he and his group met [[Ash Ketchum]] and {{ashfr}}. When Rafe and Sid participated at the Battle Tower, their first match was against Ash and [[Tory Lund]]. He and Sid won easily due to Tory's inexperience with {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.  
Rafe is a skilled [[Pokémon Trainer]] who came to [[LaRousse City]] with his twin sisters [[Audrey and Kathryn]], as well as his friends [[Sid]] and {{OBP|Rebecca|M07}}, to compete at the [[Battle Tower]]. On his way to the Battle Tower, he and his group met {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. When Rafe and Sid participated at the Battle Tower, their first match was against Ash and [[Tory Lund]]. He and Sid won easily due to Tory's inability to properly command [[Ash's Torkoal]] in battle, stemming from his fear of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.  


When {{mov|Deoxys|Deoxys|7}}' clones began abducting people and Pokémon, Rafe was able to fend off the clones that came near his group with the help of his Blaziken, Ash, and {{AP|Pikachu}}. Later, Rafe helped free the abducted citizens of LaRousse City. He also worked to restore energy to regenerate the body of the other Deoxys.
When {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}}' clones began abducting people and Pokémon, Rafe was able to fend off the clones that came near his group with the help of his {{p|Blaziken}}, Ash, and {{AP|Pikachu}}. Later, Rafe helped free the abducted citizens of LaRousse City. He also worked to restore energy to regenerate the body of the other Deoxys.


Rafe is a calm and collected young man who thinks before he acts. He is protective of his sisters and cares for his Pokémon and friends. He can become cocky or condescending after a victory as seen when he defeated Ash and Tory.
Rafe briefly reappeared in a montage in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', which chronicled the preceding nine {{pkmn|movie}}s.


==Pokémon==
===Character===
Rafe is a calm and collected young man who thinks before he acts. He is extremely protective of his sisters and also cares deeply for his Pokémon and friends. He can become cocky and condescending after a victory, as seen when he defeated Ash and Tory.
 
===Pokémon===
This listing is of Rafe's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rafe
|trainer=Rafe
|width=72
|pkmn=Blaziken
|pkmn=Blaziken
|type1=Fire
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|epnum=M07
|epnum=M07
|epname=Destiny Deoxys
|epname=Destiny Deoxys
|desc=Blaziken is the only Pokémon of Rafe's [[party]] shown in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. It first appeared helping {{Ash}} with the moving floors in the city. Later, Rafe used Blaziken in battle against [[Tory Lund|Tory]] and Ash in the {{ho|Battle Tower}} and won easily.
|vajp=Susumu Chiba
|vaen=Darren Dunstan
|desc={{p|Blaziken}} is the only Pokémon of Rafe's [[party]] shown in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. It first appeared helping {{Ash}} with the moving floors in the city. Later, Rafe used Blaziken in battle against [[Tory Lund|Tory]] and Ash in the [[Battle Tower]] and won easily.


When all the Trainers tried to manually move the windmills, Blaziken moved one alone by jumping on it repeatedly.
Blaziken and Rafe battled the Deoxys clones while Ash and the rest of the group moved onwards to safety.
 
When all the Trainers tried to manually move the windmills, Blaziken moved one alone by jumping on its blades, one by one, repeatedly.


Blaziken's known moves are {{m|Blaze Kick}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, and {{m|Overheat}}.}}
Blaziken's known moves are {{m|Blaze Kick}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, and {{m|Overheat}}.}}


==Artwork==
===Achievements===
====Pokémon competitions====
Rafe has competed in the following {{cat|Pokémon competitions}}:
* [[Battle Tower]]- {{tt|Unknown|Rafe and Sid won the first round and consequently moved on to the next. Their final positions were not revealed.}} (with [[Sid]]; ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'')
 
===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; width:140px; height:140px"| [[File:Sugimori Rafe anime.png|220px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; width:140px; height:140px"| [[File:Sugimori Rafe anime.png|220px]]
|-  
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| [[Ken Sugimori]]'s design of Rafe
| [[Ken Sugimori]]'s design of Rafe
|}{{-}}
|}{{-}}


==Voice actors==
===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{fire color}}|bordercolor={{fighting color light}}
{{vatable|color={{fire color}}|bordercolor={{fighting color light}}
|ja=野島健児 ''[[Kenji Nojima]]''
|ja=野島健児 ''[[Kenji Nojima]]''
|en=Sebastian Arcelus
|en=Sebastian Arcelus
|pt_br=Diogo Marques
|de=Daniel Schlauch
|pt_br=Diego Marques (original dub)<br>Renan Alonso (Star Channel redub)
}}
}}
==In the manga==
===Movie adaptations===
[[File:Rafe Sid Manga.png|thumb|200px|Rafe and Sid in the manga]]
Rafe appears in the manga adaptation of {{ma|Destiny Deoxys}}, playing the same role as in the movie.
====Pokémon====
{| style="float:left; width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Rafe|Blaziken|Rafe Blaziken manga.png|fire|fighting|size=150px|link=no}}
|
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|}
{{-}}


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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{{cardlist/header|Rafe's Pokémon|Fire|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/header|Rafe's Pokémon|Fire|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Rafe's Blaziken|12}}|type=Fire|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Space Fissure's Deoxys|jpnum=012/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Rafe's Blaziken|12}}|type=Fire|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sky-Splitting Deoxys|jpnum=012/019}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fire}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fire}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Rafe's design is based on the {{tc|Ace Trainer|Cooltrainer}} Trainer Class's {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} design. The only change is the color of his hair and clothes.
* Rafe's design is based on the {{tc|Ace Trainer|Cooltrainer}} Trainer class's {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} design. The only change is the color of his hair and clothes.


===In other languages===
==In other languages==
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! Name
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| Transliteration of his Japanese name.
| Transliteration of his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese  
| Chinese
| 阿龍 ''Ā Lóng''
| 阿龍 ''Ā Lóng''
| From 竜 ''ryū'' (dragon).
| From 竜 ''ryū'' (dragon).
|}  
|}
{{-}}
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{{Moviecharacters}}<br>
{{Moviecharacters}}
{{Project Anime notice|mov}}
{{Project Anime notice|mov}}


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[[de:Rafe]]
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[[ja:リュウ]]

Latest revision as of 17:38, 19 September 2024

Rafe
リュウ Ryū
Rafe.png
Rafe
Gender Male
Hometown South City
Region Hoenn
Relatives Audrey and Kathryn (sisters)
Trainer class Trainer
Anime debut Destiny Deoxys
English voice actor Sebastian Arcelus
Japanese voice actor Kenji Nojima

Rafe (Japanese: リュウ Ryū) is a major character who appeared in Destiny Deoxys. He is the older brother of Audrey and Kathryn.

In the movies

Rafe and Sid in the Battle Tower

Rafe is a skilled Pokémon Trainer who came to LaRousse City with his twin sisters Audrey and Kathryn, as well as his friends Sid and Rebecca, to compete at the Battle Tower. On his way to the Battle Tower, he and his group met Ash and his friends. When Rafe and Sid participated at the Battle Tower, their first match was against Ash and Tory Lund. He and Sid won easily due to Tory's inability to properly command Ash's Torkoal in battle, stemming from his fear of Pokémon.

When Deoxys' clones began abducting people and Pokémon, Rafe was able to fend off the clones that came near his group with the help of his Blaziken, Ash, and Pikachu. Later, Rafe helped free the abducted citizens of LaRousse City. He also worked to restore energy to regenerate the body of the other Deoxys.

Rafe briefly reappeared in a montage in The Rise of Darkrai, which chronicled the preceding nine movies.

Character

Rafe is a calm and collected young man who thinks before he acts. He is extremely protective of his sisters and also cares deeply for his Pokémon and friends. He can become cocky and condescending after a victory, as seen when he defeated Ash and Tory.

Pokémon

This listing is of Rafe's known Pokémon in the anime:

Blaziken
Rafe's Blaziken
Debut Destiny Deoxys
Voice actors
Japanese Susumu Chiba
English Darren Dunstan

Blaziken is the only Pokémon of Rafe's party shown in Destiny Deoxys. It first appeared helping Ash with the moving floors in the city. Later, Rafe used Blaziken in battle against Tory and Ash in the Battle Tower and won easily.

Blaziken and Rafe battled the Deoxys clones while Ash and the rest of the group moved onwards to safety.

When all the Trainers tried to manually move the windmills, Blaziken moved one alone by jumping on its blades, one by one, repeatedly.

Blaziken's known moves are Blaze Kick, Flamethrower, and Overheat.

Achievements

Pokémon competitions

Rafe has competed in the following Pokémon competitions:

Artwork

Sugimori Rafe anime.png
Ken Sugimori's design of Rafe


Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 野島健児 Kenji Nojima
English Sebastian Arcelus
German Daniel Schlauch
Brazilian Portuguese Diego Marques (original dub)
Renan Alonso (Star Channel redub)


In the manga

Movie adaptations

Rafe and Sid in the manga

Rafe appears in the manga adaptation of Destiny Deoxys, playing the same role as in the movie.

Pokémon

Rafe Blaziken manga.png
Blaziken


In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Rafe or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Rafe's Pokémon
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.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Rafe's Blaziken Fire       Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sky-Splitting Deoxys   012/019
 


Trivia

In other languages

Language Name Origin
Korean Ryu Transliteration of his Japanese name.
Chinese 阿龍 Ā Lóng From 竜 ryū (dragon).


Movie characters
Human protagonists
AliceAsh Ketchum (M20)AudreyBarazBiancaCallahanCarlitaCoreyDamosDianaDianeEricFergusHarrietJack WalkerJuanita
KarlKathrynKidd SummersKimiaKokoLisaLizabethLorenzoMannesMarenMargoMelodyMerayNeeshaNewton Graceland
Professor LundRafeRaleighRebeccaRisaRowenaSamSheenaSidSir AaronSorrelTonioTorenTory LundTowaVerityYuko
Human antagonists
AlvaAnnieArgus SteelButlerCherieCrossDamonDoctor ZedGalenGooneGrings KodaiIron-Masked MarauderLawrence IIILeviMarcus
MerilynMillis SteelMolly HaleOakleyPokémon huntersPokémon poacherRiotThe PhantomZero
Pokémon
ArceusArticunoCarbinkCelebi (M04)Celebi (M13)CobalionDadaDarkraiDeoxysDialgaDiancieEntei (M03)Entei (M13)GenesectGiratina
Ho-OhHoopaJirachiKeldeoKyuremLatiasLatiosLucarioLugiaMagearnaManaphyMarshadowMew (M01)Mew (M08)Mewtwo (M01)
Mewtwo (M16)MoltresPalkiaPikachu (M20)PikachutwoRaikouRayquazaRegiceRegirockRegisteelReshiramShayminSlowking
Spiky-eared PichuSuicune (M04)Suicune (M13)TerrakionUnownVictiniVirizionVolcanionXerneasYveltalZapdosZekrom
ZeraoraZoroarkZorua
Others
AliciaAllegraAstridBanksBaron AlbertoBlock BotBogieBonjiCarolChrom MolybdenumCTV news crewDabuDavidDionaDonuke
Dr. FujiDundeeFlamelFreddyGabuGhrisGlacineGodeyGurūHeroes of Truth and IdealsHoytInfiJasonJennyJoeJudy
KaiKakoKanataKatoKellieKevinKikoKing of the People of the ValeKyleLaylaLeekuLucianneLuisLuisaMakoMalin
ManukeMarcus's soldiersMauryMayor OliverMeredithMeta GroudonMewtwo's creatorsMiaMilesMimiMirandaMisakiMoose
Mother and daughterMr. WhiteNevaNikolaOld Man DomŌyamaPegPeople of the WaterPhossa MolybdenumPokémon Baccer teams
Queen IleneQueen RinRavineRaymondRickRossSchuylerSharonShepShunSpencer HaleSylvanTakaTammyTanner
TappTatsukiThe Marina GroupTobiasTownesUschiZabu
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