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'''Brock''' (Japanese: '''タケシ''' ''Takeshi'') is an aspiring {{tc|Doctor|Pokémon Doctor}} from [[Pewter City]] and a former {{ashfr|traveling partner}} of {{Ash}}. He used to be the [[Gym Leader]] of the [[Pewter Gym]], handing out the {{Badge|Boulder}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeated him.
Brock journeyed with Ash through the [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]s in his pursuit of improving his skills as a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}. Eventually, he decided to return home and study to become a Pokémon Doctor. In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series|Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master]]'', Brock would reunite and resume traveling with Ash until he decided to head back home.
==In the anime==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Young Brock.png|thumb|220px|left|A young Brock]]
Not much is known about Brock's early childhood other than that he grew up at [[Pewter City]] in the [[Kanto]] region. In ''[[AG034|Having a Wailord of a Time]]'', he revealed that his [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]] was an {{TP|Brock|Onix}} he received as a tenth-birthday {{pkmn2|gift}} from his father {{ka|Flint}}.
When he was younger, he participated in {{wp|Little League Baseball}}, as mentioned in ''[[EP125|The Little Big Horn]]''.
Prior to joining {{Ash}} at the end of ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', Flint left the family home to pursue his own ventures. As a result, Brock assumed the responsibility of running the [[Pewter Gym]] while also taking care of {{Brocksib|his nine younger siblings}} on his own.
====''[[Original Series]]''====
In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', after Brock awarded Ash the {{Badge|Boulder}}, Flint came forward and confessed who he was. Flint took on the responsibilities of the Pewter Gym and his family, leaving Brock free to {{pkmn|journey}} with Ash and {{an|Misty}}.
Brock only became the Gym Leader because he felt it was his responsibility, and he admitted to Ash that he would rather [[Pokémon training#Caretaking|care]] for Pokémon than {{pkmn|battle}} them. It was his dream to become a great {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}, and when Flint took back control of the Gym, Brock was allowed to start following this dream.
Brock was also able to meet and make advances towards the many beautiful women he met. At first, he was more casual about approaching women, such as [[Officer Jenny]] in ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'', and more modest as well, such as when he met [[Melanie]] in ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]''. However, he became more open and passionate towards almost all single young women as time progressed.
[[File:Brock goodbye EP083.png|thumb|220px|Brock leaving the group to stay with [[Professor Ivy]]]]
Brock took care of a {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} that belonged to a Breeder named [[Suzie]].
Brock briefly left the show during the [[S02|Orange Islands saga]] to work for [[Professor Ivy]] on [[Valencia Island]] and so is only seen in a couple of cameos in the [[M02|second movie]]. While there, something happened that will probably remain secret as Brock will only huddle and say "that name" whenever he is asked about it. In the English dub of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', he mentioned his work for her. After this incident, Brock returned to Kanto where he was found by [[Delia Ketchum]], who helped him to regain his strength. Brock then became a rival to [[Mimey]] until he rejoined Ash and Misty as the three traveled to [[Johto]].
In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', Brock returned Vulpix to Suzie. Together, they entered Vulpix into the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]] in [[Bonitaville]].
At the end of Ash and {{ashfr}}' journey in Johto, the three went their separate ways, with Brock's help requested at home by his father.
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
[[File:Brock family.png|thumb|220px|left|Brock's family]]
Upon his return home, Brock was dismayed to find that his mother had returned and commandeered the Gym, turning the Rock-type haven into a brightly decorated {{type|Water}} den. Brock battled her for the honor of Rock types and won, promising his brother [[Forrest]] that he would become Gym Leader someday. After getting some new clothes from his mother, Brock set off on a new journey as he goes to [[Hoenn]] region in the hopes of finding Ash there.
[[File:Brock AG156 ninja.png|thumb|220px|Brock after catching a Pokémon]]
In ''[[AG004|You Never Can Taillow]]'', Brock arrived in [[Petalburg Woods]] as he was about to eat some lunch until he saw a {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack and hoped it was [[Ash's Pikachu]] as he rushed over to see. Brock ended up being right as he sees Ash and his new friends {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in trouble with a group of {{p|Taillow}}. After rescuing them, Brock formally meets May and Max then informs his intentions to travel with Ash again, which he happily accepts. After that, Brock traveled through Hoenn and Kanto [[Battle Frontier]] with his friends until he decided to return home.


'''Brock''' (Japanese: '''タケシ''' ''Takeshi'') is a close {{ashfr|friend}} and former traveling partner of [[Ash Ketchum]].
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
In ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', Brock arrived in [[Sinnoh]] through [[Claudina]] as he meet up with Ash. Although he intended to travel with Claudina, Brock changed his mind when he found out that she has a boyfriend and decided to join Ash in his Sinnoh journey. After finding out that another one of Team Rocket's attempt to catch Pikachu got him separate from Ash, Brock joined him in finding the Mouse Pokémon. In the [[DP003|next episode]], Brock meets {{an|Dawn}}, who was the one who found and saved Pikachu, as she joins him and Ash on their journey.  


==About==
Near the end of the Sinnoh his journey, Brock began to wonder if he was pursuing the same goal that he had been since he set off on his journey. However, after saving a group of Pokémon in ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', Brock decided to use all the experiences he gained while traveling with Ash to become a {{tc|Doctor|Pokémon Doctor}}. Unfortunately, Brock realized that he won't be able to follow Ash to [[Unova]] to advise him, as he decided to remain in Kanto to study. After parting ways with Dawn and returning to Kanto, Brock parted ways from Ash once again and return home.
[[File:Brock OS.png|200px|thumb|left|Brock in the original series]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Brock is a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} and a former [[Gym Leader]] of Pewter City who is studying to become a {{tc|Doctor|Pokémon Doctor}}. He is a {{ashfr|close friend}} and former traveling companion of {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{an|May}}, [[Max]] and {{an|Dawn}}. Some notes on official sketches of his character set his age at 15 at the start of the series.


He originally trained {{type|Rock}} [[Pokémon]], but has, since [[EP006|the second episode he appeared in]], diversified. As he has stated in ''[[DP125|Battling A Cute Drama!]]'', his philosophy is that the important thing about being a Pokémon Trainer is the bond between Trainer and Pokémon. He is an experienced cook and caretaker by nature, so he always makes scrumptious food both [[Pokémon food|for Pokémon]] and for humans.
Brock made an appearance in [[DPS02]], where it was revealed that, while waiting to attend a Pokémon medical school, he had been studying hard at home as well as helping out at the [[Pewter City]] [[Pokémon Center]]. In the episode, he played a major role in helping [[Forrest]] to officially become the Pewter City Gym Leader when it is revealed that his father never informed the [[Pokémon League]] of the title change.


One of his best known character traits is that he falls in love with every pretty woman he meets, particularly [[Officer Jenny]] and [[Nurse Joy]]. He can tell whether they are real (women) or [[Team Rocket|impo]][[Brodie|stors]] as well. This "ability" has been used multiple times in the series. He has always held a supporting role in the series, usually contributing more in terms of wisdom and comedic antics than the action and {{pkmn|battle}}s of the series.
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
[[File:BWS01.png|thumb|250px|left|Brock meeting {{an|Cilan}}]]
Brock reappeared in a fantasy in ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'', when Dawn learned that {{an|Cilan}} cooks for himself, Ash, and {{an|Iris}}. She said this was similar to the way Brock used to for her and Ash before he decided to become a Pokémon Doctor. He also appeared in flashbacks in ''[[BW088|The Mystery of the Missing Cubchoo!]]'' and ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]''. In addition, he appeared in a fantasy in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''.


Early on, he showed that he carries around a {{Badge|Boulder}} for identification. He also has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Kanto]] region, though he only used it once, as well as one for [[Hoenn]] which was required to watch a Contest there.
Brock appeared in person in [[BWS01]], where it was revealed that he had attended the Pokémon medical school and had been sent to [[Johto]] to apprentice under a Pokémon Doctor as part of his training. While passing through the town he bumped into [[Pokémon Connoisseur]] Cilan briefly, then encountered him again when Cilan took his {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}} to be treated at the town's [[Pokémon Center]] after it was injured by a {{p|Gyarados}}. While waiting for it to recover, the two encountered the beginning Trainer [[Ayumi]] who was having trouble teaching her {{p|Pikachu}} to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}; Brock was very impressed with Cilan's talents as Cilan helped Pikachu master the move. Later, when the Gyarados that Cilan encountered earlier started to rampage due to being injured by the {{pkmn|poacher}} [[Amer]], Brock spotted that it was injured, so after Pansage's {{m|Grass Whistle}} put it to {{status|sleep}}, Brock was able to quickly treat it. Afterwards, the two said goodbye to each other and continued their separate travels, having never learned their names or that {{Ash}} was a mutual friend of theirs.


Brock has had two notable musical appearances. One is the Japanese ending theme タケシのパラダイス ''[[Takeshi's Paradise]]'', which is about his love for women and his determination to find love despite often appearing foolish and getting heartbroken. There is a running joke about him singing this song often in the anime, since it's the only song he knows. The other is the [[Pokémon Karaokémon]] song ''[[Two Perfect Girls]]'', which is about his love of both Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy.
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
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[[File:Brock and Lillie.png|thumb|250px|Brock checking on [[Snowy]]]]
Brock reappeared in several ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' episodes, first reappearing with ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''. Brock reunited with Ash when he and {{ashcl}} arrived at the Kanto airport, where he also used his expertise as a Pokémon {{tc|Doctor}} to diagnose {{an|Lillie}}'s [[Snowy]]'s airsickness as harmless. Brock and Misty then compared Kantonian and {{rf|Alolan}} Pokémon with the class at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. Later, Brock and the rest of the group worked together to defeat {{TRT}}, who Brock was angry to find were still up to their old tactics of stealing Pokémon. Afterwards, the group had a party and learned from {{an|Professor Kukui}} that the class had plans to head to [[Cerulean City]] for a Gym battle.
[[File:Brock showcasing his Key Stone.png|thumb|250px|left|Brock and his Key Stone]]
In ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', the group arrived at Cerulean City, where Brock and Misty assisted Professor Kukui's lecture on the mechanics of Gym battles and the [[Pokémon League]]. Brock defeated Lillie and {{an|Sophocles}} in a [[Multi Battle]], then used his [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Brock|Steelix}} to defeat {{an|Kiawe}} and his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}. He and Misty then bade Ash and his classmates farewell and accepted Ash's offer to visit [[Alola]] sometime in the future.
 
In ''[[SM102|Alola, Alola!]]'', Brock accompanied Misty to Alola and met up with Ash and his classmates. Stopping by the [[Pokémon Center]], he flirted with Nurse Joy, only to be stopped by Misty. He remained behind to assist Nurse Joy as she treated a {{p|Yungoos}}.
[[File:Brock and Kiawe.png|thumb|250px|Brock and Kiawe]]
In ''[[SM103|Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!]]'', Brock and Misty accompanied Ash and his classmates to [[Akala Island]]. They visited [[Paniola Ranch]], where a {{p|Kangaskhan}} was threatening the Pokémon after its baby was injured. Using a {{TP|Brock|Comfey}} that Nurse Joy had given him, Brock was able to treat the baby Kangaskhan's injury. Later, upon meeting [[island kahuna|Kahuna]] [[Olivia]], Brock immediately fell in love with her and they agreed to a battle. Brock used Sudowoodo against her {{p|Lycanroc}}, but the battle was interrupted when Team Rocket attempted to steal the Pokémon. Brock teamed up with Olivia to turn Lycanroc's {{m|Continental Crush}} into the shape of a heart, which defeated Team Rocket. At the end of the episode, Brock returned to Kanto alongside Misty.
 
====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
Brock's silhouette appeared in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'' alongside the other Kanto Gym Leaders as the narrator explained how the Gym Leader system works in the [[Pokémon world]].
[[File:Brock doctor outfit.png|thumb|250px|left|Brock in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
Brock was briefly referenced by Dawn in ''[[JN074|Nightfall? Nightmares!]]'', when she talked about her journeys to [[Chloe]]. He reappeared in a brief flashback in [[JN075|the following episode]], when Dawn explained to Chloe how she got experience from him with treating injured Pokémon. Ash also called him out by name when he and Dawn were asked about how they know each other.


==Appearance==
Brock reappeared in ''[[JNS02|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 2)]]'', where it was revealed he was working in the [[Oreburgh City]] [[Pokémon Center]] at the time, with {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} and {{TP|Brock|Blissey}} as his assistants. He later joined Ash, Dawn, and [[Goh]] in helping to stop [[Team Galactic]]'s plan to open a hole in space-time to retrieve [[Cyrus]].
[[File:Brock and Nurse Joy.png|220px|thumb|right|Brock flirting with Nurse Joy]]
Brock's most notable feature about his appearance is that his eyes naturally appear closed. The rare times people see them open are when they are forced open unnaturally: from a hit with {{AP|Charmander's|Charizard}} {{m|Flamethrower}} in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', when being hit in the back of the head by {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}'s tail in ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', and when he makes a face for {{AP|Larvitar}} in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]''. This has been the center of fan attention for a long time.


He also has tan skin, notably darker than the skin of any other major character in the anime, until {{an|Iris}} in the {{series|Best Wishes}}.
In ''[[JN106|Radio Lulled the Mischievous Stars!]]'', Brock was seen listening to Team Rocket's radio show while camping out in a forest. During the broadcast of the show, a letter he sent was read by [[Jessie]]. Due to Jessie using a nickname, Brock didn't recognize her, instead feeling happy that the host whose voice he had fallen in love with was reading his mail.


Brock, along with {{Tracey}} and {{an|Cilan}}, are the tallest of {{ashfr|Ash's traveling companions}}, and the closest to looking like an adult. Next to actual adult characters, however, it is clear that he is still a teenager.
He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]''.


Not counting temporary outfits, he has worn {{DL|List of clothing in the anime|Brock|three different outfits}} over the span of the anime, all of which have had the colors orange, green, and brown, with blue shoes.
In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Brock appeared alongside {{an|Cilan}} and {{an|Alexa}} watching Ash's [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{an|Leon}}.


==Character==
In ''[[JN139|Must Be Our Heroes and the Witch!]]'', it was revealed that Brock had traveled to [[Galar]] where he started working in a diner. After reuniting with Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and Cilan, Brock was controlled by a wild {{p|Hatterene}} that absorbed the negative feelings he was experiencing after a heartbreak. With the help of his friends, Brock managed to free himself, and right after saying goodbye to Cilan, decided to once again accompany Ash and Misty on their journey.
[[File:BrockAG.png|thumb|160px|left|Brock in the ''Advanced Generation'' series]]
[[File:Brock open eyes.png|thumb|right|220px|Brock with his eyes open in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]'']]
Brock is considered the most mature, wise and level-headed of the main characters, and he is arguably the most intelligent character as well. He often acts as an older brother and caretaker to the other characters and a voice of reason in disputes. He will usually place others before him and will help and support his friends even against his better judgment or at his own expense. While he is not shown to battle often, he can understand the situations and strategies in any [[Pokémon battle]], and often explains them to the other characters, probably due to the fact that he was once a [[Gym Leader]]. His wisdom is possibly derived from how observant he is; he can tell just by sight how a Pokémon is feeling and spot the differences between the various [[Officer Jenny]] and [[Nurse Joy]].


Brock always carries books and maps with him, and thus is usually the character who knows where the group is headed and what they can do when they get there, though in [[Advanced Generation series|Advanced Generation]] this role was mostly taken over by the [[PokéNav]]. He also carries a lot of other supplies, such as [[Potion]]s, [[Pokémon food]], and a set of cookware, as well as practical tools like a brush and pocket knife; in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', the extent of his preparedness and comically large capacity of his [[bag]] was demonstrated, as he pulled out a table and full tea set out of his backpack. He is a domestic, and grooms not only his Pokémon but also those of his friends with whom he travels. He handles all the cooking and cleaning for his friends.
In ''[[JN143|Ride, Lapras, Ride!]]'', Brock helped Ash and Misty with the final part of rescuing a trapped {{p|Wailord}}. With everyone working together, they managed to free the Float Whale Pokémon.


[[File:Max Brock ears.png|thumb|right|220px|Max pulling Brock's ears]]
In ''[[JN144|Getting to the Heart of it All!]]'', Brock helped Ash discover what Banette was looking for by describing the image it gave. Brock also helped Ash search for [[Banette]]’s owner, knowing that it was Nurse Joy's Pokémon.
Despite this, all his maturity and rationality leaves him completely at the sight of a beautiful woman, as he falls in love with every pretty girl he meets. Brock has a desperate need for female companionship which grows worse as he fails to gain it. He will do anything and everything he thinks will impress women, which inevitably ends with his heart being broken every time. A few women have shown interest in him as well, such as [[Wilhelmina]], [[Temacu]], [[Natalie]], {{FB|Pike Queen|Lucy}}, [[Holly]], {{si|Autumn}}, [[Narissa]] and [[Lizabeth]], but most do not notice him or are not interested. No matter how many times he is disappointed, though, Brock remains determined to find a girl to start a relationship with, and has indicated several times he would stop traveling with Ash and stay with the girl if this happened. This behavior tends to wear on the nerves of other characters, and {{an|Misty}} and [[Max]] have both commonly dragged Brock away from women by his ear. Some of Brock's own Pokémon, most notably {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}, have attacked him for getting too flirtatious with women.  


His goals have played a passive role in his character's activity and development, and his role has generally been one as support for other main characters. Unlike other characters, who aspire to achieve and excel in competitive fields like [[Pokémon training]] and [[Pokémon Contest]]s, his aim to become a great Pokémon Breeder is a quiet one and thus does not get showcased frequently. This caused him to question if he was actually pursuing his dreams like his friends were near the end of the {{series|DP}}, and ultimately lead to him deciding to become a {{tc|Doctor|Pokémon Doctor}} instead. His other goal, to find a girlfriend, is similar to {{TRT}}'s quest to capture {{AP|Pikachu}} in that both are for comedy and thus doomed to fail.
In ''[[JN145|Rocket Revengers!]]'', Brock, {{TP|Brock|Ludicolo}}, and Croagunk provided assistance to Ash and Misty by diverting the attention of Team Rocket's Pokémon to enable them to help {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} in accomplishing their objective.


==History==
In ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]'', Brock separated from Ash and Misty to return to Pewter City.
[[File:Brock family.png|thumb|right|220px|Brock's family]]
Not much is known about his early childhood, except that his first Pokémon was his {{TP|Brock|Onix|Steelix}}, which he received as a gift at the age of 10. Sometime after, his father, {{ka|Flint}}, left home to become a great {{pkmn|Trainer}}. When he never returned, his mother, [[Lola]], left them as well, leaving Brock to take care of {{Brocksib|his siblings}}, as well as their house and [[Pewter Gym]], by himself (though the English version of ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' has Flint claim she died, and some speculate he was lying). However, Flint eventually returned home considering himself a failure, and instead of returning to his family he donned a disguise and sold rocks as souvenirs at the edge of town. After Brock awarded Ash the Boulder Badge, Flint came forward and confessed who he was. Flint took on the responsibilities of the Pewter Gym and his family, leaving Brock free to journey with Ash and {{an|Misty}}.


Brock only became the Gym Leader because he felt it was his responsibility, and he admitted to Ash that he would rather care for Pokémon than battle them. It is his dream to become a great breeder, and when Flint took back control of the Gym, Brock was allowed to start following this dream. Most notably, he took care of a {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} that belonged to a breeder named [[Suzy]]. Shortly before Vulpix was returned, Brock used it in a [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].
====Other appearances====
Brock made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.


[[File:Young Brock.png|thumb|220px|left|A young Brock]]
Brock reappeared in ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', where he had largely the same role as in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
Brock was also able to meet and make advances towards the many beautiful women he met. At first, he was more casual about approaching women, such as the [[Officer Jenny]] in [[Cerulean City]], and more modest as well, such as when he met [[Melanie]]. However, he became more open and passionate towards almost all single young women as time progressed.


Brock briefly left the show during the [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands|Orange Islands saga]] to work for [[Professor Ivy]] on [[Valencia Island]] and so is only seen in a couple of cameos in the [[M02|second movie]]. While there, something happened that will probably remain secret as Brock will only huddle and say "that name" whenever he is asked about it. (Brock does mention his work for her in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', though this line was added in the dub.) After this incident, Brock returned to Kanto where he was found by [[Delia Ketchum]], who helped him to regain his strength. Brock then became a rival to [[Mimey]] until he rejoined Ash and Misty as the three traveled to [[Johto]]. They stayed together for the entire region, but at the end of this journey, the three went their separate ways, with Brock's help requested at home by his father.
===Character===
[[File:Brock preparing Pokémon food.png|thumb|220px|Brock preparing [[Pokémon food]]]]
Prior to joining {{Ash}} on his {{pkmn|journey}}, Brock had become increasingly frustrated and harsh towards challengers as a result of his responsibilities as both the [[Pewter City]] [[Gym Leader]] and the main caretaker for his {{Brocksib|nine younger siblings}}. Even while traveling, he would think of his family, returning home on several occasions like in ''[[HS01|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]''.


In ''[[EP125|The Little Big Horn]]'' Brock mentions he participated in {{wp|Little League Baseball}} when he was younger.
Brock is noticeably mature, wise, and levelheaded, often acting as an older brother and caretaker to the other characters and a voice of reason in disputes. He will usually place others before himself and will support his friends even against his better judgment or at his own expense. Brock always carries books and maps with him, and thus is usually the character who knows where the group is headed and what they can do when they get there. However, in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', this role was mostly taken over by [[Max]], who owned a [[PokéNav]].


Upon his return home, Brock was dismayed to find that his mother had returned and commandeered the Gym, turning the Rock-type haven into a brightly decorated {{type|Water}} den. Brock battled her for the honor of Rock types and won, promising his brother [[Forrest]] that he would become Gym Leader someday.
[[File:Max Brock ears.png|thumb|220px|left|Brock being pulled by the ear by Max]]
He is renowned for his domestic abilities like sewing, vacuuming, and, most notably, cooking, which Ash and the others always enjoy without fail. The capacity of Brock's [[Bag]] is endless, as seen in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', where it is capable of containing full tea-sets, tables, and cooking utensils. He also carries a lot of other supplies, such as [[Potion]]s and [[Pokémon food]], though he has to make pit stops in towns so he could restock the group's supplies.


[[File:Brock Memories.png|thumb|245px|Some old memories of Brock with his traveling companions]]
Despite this, all of his maturity and rationality leaves him completely at the sight of a beautiful woman, and he is extremely passionate over the prospect of finding the girl of his dreams, though he is usually never successful in wooing a woman. Despite this, a few women have been known to show interest in him, such as [[Wilhomena]], [[Temacu]], [[Natalie]], [[Lucy]], [[Holly]], {{OBP|Autumn|DP062}}, [[Narissa]], [[Lizabeth]], and [[Olivia]]. Despite his failures, Brock remains determined to find a girl to start a relationship with, and has indicated several times he would stop traveling with Ash and stay with the girl if this happened. This behavior tends to wear on the nerves of other characters, and Misty and Max have both commonly dragged Brock away from women by his ear. In addition, some of Brock's own Pokémon, most notably {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}, have attacked him for getting too flirtatious with women. Brock has also been shown to be able to identify when women are actually [[cross-dressing]] men in disguise by having a peculiar lack of attraction to them. He's also able to do the opposite. A significant exception to this is Ash, who in the guise of "{{DL|Cross-dressing|Ashley}}" was able to fool Brock.
After that, Brock returned to follow Ash through [[Hoenn]], along with their new friends {{an|May}} and [[Max]], and then through Kanto again as Ash took on the Kanto {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. He left briefly when the Advanced Generation series ended in order to visit his home, but quickly returned to travel with Ash and {{an|Dawn}} in [[Sinnoh]]. Near the end of the Sinnoh saga, Brock began to show interest in becoming a Pokémon {{tc|Doctor}}, and so, rather than following Ash to [[Unova]] to advise him, decided to remain in Kanto to study.


Brock is among the longest-running main characters in the anime, having been present in nearly every episode between ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' and ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', with the notable exception of the [[List of original series episodes#Orange Islands|Orange Islands saga]], the [[EP274|final original series episode]], the first three episodes of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the [[DP001|first episode of the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series]]. His tenure is ranked only under {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}, who have appeared in every episode, and [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, who have appeared in every episode except for the [[EP001|first]], [[AG120]], and a few episodes of the {{series|Best Wishes}} and the {{series|XY}}.
[[File:Brock and Nurse Joy.png|thumb|250px|Brock flirting with Nurse Joy]]
He also carries a small blue journal containing information on every girl he meets, referring to it in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' as his "Little Blue Book of Babes". It most recently appeared in ''[[SM103|Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!]]'' and featured [[Island kahuna|Kahuna]] [[Olivia]]. His love of the [[Officer Jenny]] and [[Nurse Joy]] family lines, in particular, can be overbearing and embarrassing for his friends. Brock can also tell whether they are real or impostors, as well as make out subtle physical differences between them. This "ability" has been used multiple times in the series.


[[File:BrockFantasy.png|thumb|right|250px|Brock as mentioned in ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'']]
[[File:Brock Boulder Badge.png|thumb|250px|left|Brock holding a Boulder Badge]]
Brock makes an appearance in [[SS025]] where it is revealed that, while waiting to attend a Pokémon medical school, he has been studying hard at home as well as helping out at the Pewter City [[Pokémon Center]]. In the episode, he plays a major role in helping [[Forrest]] to officially become the [[Pewter City]] Gym Leader when it is revealed that his father never informed the Pokémon League of the title change.
Brock was not shown to {{pkmn|battle}} often in spite of his experience as a former Gym Leader, though he happily accepts challenges from girls like [[Miki]], [[Molly Hale]], and Olivia. Instead, he tended to advise Ash on battle strategies and keenly watched matches from the sidelines, seeing the knowledge as valuable to understanding a Pokémon in its entirety.


Brock was mentioned in ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'' when Dawn learned that {{an|Cilan}} cooks for himself, Ash and Iris. She stated that this was similar to the way Brock used to for her and Ash before he decided to become a Pokémon Doctor. He also appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW088|The Mystery of the Missing Cubchoo!]]'' and in Ash's flashbacks of his memories with {{AP|Charizard}} in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]''. He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''.
His goals have played a passive role in his development, and Brock's overall role has generally been one as support for other main characters, usually contributing more in terms of wisdom and comedic antics than the action of the series. Unlike other characters, who aspire to achieve and excel in competitive fields like [[Pokémon training]] and [[Pokémon Contest]]s, his initial aim to become a great {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} was a quiet one and thus did not get showcased frequently. Brock's experience with {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} taught him a lot about conditioning and nutrition, while further knowledge came from raising {{TP|Brock|Happiny}} and {{TP|Brock|Bonsly}}. He questioned whether he was actually pursuing his dreams like his friends near the end of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and ultimately decided to become a Pokémon {{tc|Doctor}} instead.


Brock returned in [[SS027]], where it was revealed that he had attended the Pokémon medical school and had been sent to [[Johto]] to apprentice under a [[Pokémon Doctor]] as part of his training. While passing through the town he bumped into [[Pokémon Connoisseur]] {{an|Cilan}} briefly, then encountered him again when Cilan took his {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}} to be treated at the town's [[Pokémon Center]] after it was injured by a {{p|Gyarados}}. While waiting for it to recover, the two encountered the beginning Trainer [[Ayumi]] who was having trouble teaching her {{p|Pikachu}} to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}; Brock was very impressed with Cilan's talents as Cilan helped Pikachu master the move. Later, when the Gyarados that Cilan encountered earlier started to rampage due to being injured by the {{pkmn|poacher}} [[Amer]], Brock spotted that it was injured, so after Pansage's {{m|Grass Whistle}} put it to {{status|sleep}}, Brock was able to quickly treat it. Afterwards, the two said goodbye to each other and continued their separate travels, having never learned their names or that {{Ash}} was a mutual friend of theirs.
===Pokémon===
As [[Gym]] tradition dictated, Brock's first Pokémon, {{TP|Brock|Onix}} and {{TP|Brock|Geodude}}, were {{t|Rock}} [[types]]. However, once he was able to leave the [[Pewter Gym]] and go on a {{pkmn|journey}}, he has dedicated himself to learn about how to care for a variety of Pokémon. As he has stated in ''[[DP125|Battling A Cute Drama!]]'', his philosophy is that the important thing about being a Pokémon Trainer is the [[friendship|bond]] between Trainer and Pokémon.


==Pokémon==
His Pokémon thus tend to be an eclectic mix of types and dispositions. However, all of his Pokémon tend to have strong bonds with Brock and have been shown to be very capable battlers, despite the fact that Brock does not go out of his way to {{pkmn|training|train}} his Pokémon. Brock {{pkmn|groomer|grooms}} not only his Pokémon but also those of his friends with whom he travels.
As Gym tradition dictated, Brock's first Pokémon were Rock types. However, once he was able to leave his Gym to travel, he has dedicated himself to learn about how to care for a variety of Pokémon. Thus, his Pokémon tend to be an eclectic mix of types and dispositions. However, all of his Pokémon tend to have strong bonds with Brock and are on par with {{Ash}}'s Pokémon in terms of battling strength, despite the fact that Brock does not go out of his way to train his Pokémon.


This is a listing of Brock's Pokémon as of the most recent Japanese episode. As Brock has returned to Pewter City in order to study to become a Pokémon Doctor, most of his Pokémon are there and are not listed as "on hand."
This is a listing of Brock's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
<gallery widths="175">
Brock goodbye EP083.png|Brock with his [[Kanto]] Pokémon
OPJ11 Brock Lineup 5.png|Brock with his [[Sinnoh]] Pokémon (prior to ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'')
</gallery>


===On hand===
====On hand====
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| {{ActivePoké|Brock|Steelix|Brock Steelix.png|steel|ground|disp=Onix → Steelix}} [[File:Tretta Mega Evolution icon.png|20px|link=Mega Evolution]]
| {{ActivePoké|Brock|Forretress|Brock Forretress.png|bug|steel|fir=Pineco|size=190px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Brock|Ludicolo|Brock Ludicolo.png|water|grass|fir=Lotad|mid=Lombre}}
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| {{ActivePoké|Brock|Croagunk|Brock Croagunk.png|poison|fighting|size=200px}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Brock|Marshtomp|Brock Marshtomp.png|water|ground|fir=Mudkip|size=190px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Brock|Croagunk|Brock Croagunk.png|poison|fighting}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Brock|Blissey|Brock Blissey.png|normal|nick=Egg → Happiny → Chansey → Blissey|link=Brock's Blissey}} ♀
|}
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===At Pewter Gym / Home===
====At Pewter Gym / Home====
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| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Steelix|Brock Steelix.png|steel|ground|fir=Onix|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Geodude|Brock Geodude.png|rock|ground|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Geodude|Brock Geodude.png|rock|ground|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Crobat|Brock Crobat.png|poison|flying|fir=Zubat|mid=Golbat|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Crobat|Brock Crobat.png|poison|flying|fir=Zubat|mid=Golbat|size=190px}}  
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Sudowoodo|Brock Sudowoodo.png|rock|fir=Bonsly|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Forretress|Brock Forretress.png|bug|steel|fir=Pineco|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Comfey|Brock Comfey.png|fairy|size=200px}}
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| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Ludicolo|Brock Ludicolo.png|water|grass|fir=Lotad|mid=Lombre|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Marshtomp|Brock Marshtomp.png|water|ground|fir=Mudkip|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Sudowoodo|Brock Sudowoodo.png|rock|fir=Bonsly|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Chansey|Brock Chansey.png|normal|fir=Egg|mid=Happiny|last=Chansey|size=200px}} ♀
|}
|}
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===Returned===
====Returned====
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| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Vulpix|Brock Vulpix.png|fire|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Vulpix|Brock Vulpix.png|fire}}
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===Caught for someone else===
====Caught for someone else====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|main=yes
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|epnum=EP035
|epnum=EP035
|epname=
|epname=
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Brock caught a {{p|Tauros}} in the {{safari|Kanto}}. However, as this was one of Ash's [[Safari Ball]]s, the Tauros in question is actually one of [[Ash's Tauros]].}}
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Brock caught a {{p|Tauros}} in the {{safari|Kanto}}. However, as this was one of Ash's {{ball|Safari}}s, the Tauros in question is actually one of [[Ash's Tauros]].}}


===Temporary===
====Temporary====
{{MissingInfo|2|java|enva}}
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hagatha
|trainer=Hagatha
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|type1=Normal
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|type2=Flying
|img=Gary Hoothoot.png
|img=Ash Hoothoot.png
|cap=Hagatha and Nagatha's Hoothoot
|cap=Hagatha and Nagatha's Hoothoot
|epnum=EP121
|epnum=EP121
|epname=Illusion Confusion
|epname=Illusion Confusion
|desc={{Ash}}, Brock and {{an|Misty}} borrowed {{p|Hoothoot}} from [[Hagatha and Nagatha#Hagatha|Hagatha]] in order to navigate the haunted forest. It was returned to her sister, [[Hagatha and Nagatha#Nagatha|Nagatha]] after they were able to get to the exit.
|desc=Brock, {{Ash}}, and {{an|Misty}} borrowed {{p|Hoothoot}} from {{DL|Hagatha and Nagatha|Hagatha}} in order to navigate the haunted forest. It was returned to her sister, {{DL|Hagatha and Nagatha|Nagatha}} after they were able to get to the exit.


Hoothoot's known moves are {{m|Foresight}} and {{m|Peck}}.}}
Hoothoot's known moves are {{m|Foresight}} and {{m|Peck}}.}}
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|main=yes
|trainer=Ash
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Totodile
|pkmn=Totodile
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Totodile debut.png
|img=Ash Totodile debut.png
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|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=When Ash and {{an|Misty}} started arguing whose {{ball|Lure}} had caught a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Totodile}}, Brock took the Big Jaw Pokémon under his custody and declared a {{pkmn|battle|match}} to determine who would get to keep it. After Ash had won the battle, Brock gave the Totodile to him.}}
|desc=When Ash and {{an|Misty}} started arguing whose [[Lure Ball]] had caught a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Totodile}}, Brock took the Big Jaw Pokémon under his custody and declared a {{pkmn|battle|match}} to determine who would get to keep him. After Ash had won the battle, Brock gave the Totodile to him.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=EP232
|epnum=EP232
|epname=Just Waiting on a Friend
|epname=Just Waiting on a Friend
|desc=Brock commanded a Ninetales during a battle with {{TRT}}.
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Rachael Lillis
|desc=Brock commanded a {{p|Ninetales}} during a battle with {{TRT}}.


Ninetales' known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{m|Psychic}}.}}
Ninetales's known moves are {{m|Psychic}}{{tt|*|Ninetales cannot learn Psychic in the games}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Shiftry
|type1=Grass
|type2=Dark
|img=Brock Shiftry.png
|epnum=AG037
|epname=Jump for Joy!
|desc=In order to help Nurse Joy cure a {{p|Nuzleaf}} who is very sick, Brock temporarily rode on {{p|Shiftry}} to retrieve some medicine at the [[Pokémon Center]].
 
Shiftry's known moves are {{m|Stun Spore}}{{tt|*|Shiftry cannot legally learn Stun Spore in the games}}, {{m|Bullet Seed}}, and {{m|Whirlwind}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|trainer=Ash
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Staravia
|pkmn=Staravia
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|type2=Flying
|img=Brock Staravia.png
|img=Brock Staravia.png
|epnum=DP046
|epnum=DP002
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|epname=Two Degrees of Separation!
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc=When the group got separated by a {{m|Rollout}} attack coming from {{p|Graveler}} and {{p|Golem}}, Staravia ended up staying with Brock. Similar to his role with Ash, Staravia also served as a lookout Pokémon when Brock was searching for Ash and Dawn.}}
|desc=When the group got separated by a {{m|Rollout}} attack coming from {{p|Graveler}} and {{p|Golem}}, {{p|Staravia}} ended up staying with Brock. Similar to its role with Ash, Staravia also served as a lookout Pokémon when Brock was searching for Ash and {{an|Dawn}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|main=yes
|trainer=Ash
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Turtwig
|pkmn=Torterra
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|type1=Grass
|type2=Ground
|img=Brock Staravia Turtwig Aipom.png
|img=Brock Staravia Turtwig Aipom.png
|epnum=DP046
|img2=Brock Ash Torterra JN143.png
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|epnum=DP005
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|epname=Gettin' Twiggy With It!
|vaen=Billy Beach
|vajp=Shin-ichiro Miki
|desc=Turtwig stayed with Brock when its Trainer got separated in the maze by a group of Graveler and Golem. Later, when everyone was found on two sides of the maze, Brock commanded Turtwig to use {{m|Razor Leaf}} to break down one side of the wall.}}
|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach
|desc= In ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]'', {{p|Turtwig}} stayed with Brock when his Trainer got separated in the maze by a group of Graveler and Golem. Later, when everyone was found on two sides of the maze, Brock commanded Turtwig to use {{m|Razor Leaf}} to break down one side of the wall.
 
In ''[[JN143|Ride, Lapras, Ride!]]'', Ash lent {{p|Torterra}} to Brock so he could help rescue a {{p|Wailord}} that had become trapped in a mountain.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|type1=Normal
|type1=Normal
|img=Brock Staravia Turtwig Aipom.png
|img=Brock Staravia Turtwig Aipom.png
|epnum=DP046
|epnum=AG179
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|epname=Slaking Kong!
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Miyako Itō
|desc=Aipom went with Brock after getting separated from her Trainer in the maze by a group of Graveler and Golem. Later, when everyone was found on two sides of the maze, Brock commanded Aipom to use {{m|Swift}} to break down one side of the wall.}}
|desc={{p|Aipom}} went with Brock after getting separated from her Trainer in the maze by a group of Graveler and Golem. Later, when everyone was found on two sides of the maze, Brock commanded Aipom to use {{m|Swift}} to break down one side of the wall.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=DP088
|epnum=DP088
|epname=Camping It Up!
|epname=Camping It Up!
|vajp=
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Brock trained a {{p|Magnemite}} during the first day of the summer school academy.
|desc=Brock trained a {{p|Magnemite}} during the first day of the summer school academy.


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None of Feraligatr's moves are known.}}
None of Feraligatr's moves are known.}}


==Achievements==
====Befriended====
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] (forfeit in first round)
{{TrainerPoké
* [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]] (winner - with [[Suzy]])
|main=Lake guardians (anime)
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] (champion)
|pkmn=Uxie
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]] (N/A)
|type1=Psychic
* [[Pokémon Contest]]s:
|img=Uxie anime.png
** [[Gardenia Town]] Contest (runner-up)
|epnum=DP133
* [[Pokémon cosplay]] [[DP033|contest]] (winner)
|epname=Uncrushing Defeat!
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] (top 4 - with [[Holly]])
|vajp=Satsuki Yukino
* [[Pastoria City]]'s {{p|Croagunk}} Festival (runner-up)
|vaen=Bella Hudson
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament (N/A)
|desc=Brock first encountered Uxie at [[Lake Acuity]] in ''[[DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!]]'' where he saw Uxie's projected soul in the lake. In ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'', Brock saw Uxie in its true form. Uxie befriended Brock because of his vast knowledge of Pokémon.}}
 
====Ride Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Kiawe
|pkmn=Charizard
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|img=Kiawe Charizard.png
|epnum=SM001
|epname=Alola to New Adventure!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=Brock rode on {{p|Charizard}} in ''[[SM103|Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!]]'' to travel to [[Akala Island]].}}
 
===Pokémon competitions===
[[File:Pokémon Dress-Up Contest prize.png|thumb|220px|The prize for winning the Dress-Up Contest]]
Brock has competed in the following {{cat|Pokémon competitions}}:
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] - Round 1 (''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]'')
* [[Big P Pokémon Race]] - {{wp|Did Not Finish|DNF}} (''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]] - Unknown (with [[Suzie]]; ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'')
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] - Winner (with {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}}; tied with [[Skyler]] and [[Tenma]]; ''[[EP202|The Big Balloon Blow-Up]]'')
* [[Trick House#In the anime|Trick House Contest]] - N/A (''[[AG039|A Poké-BLOCK Party!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]] - N/A (''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'')
* {{to|Gardenia}} {{pkmn|Contest}} - Runner-up (''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]] - Winner (''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'')
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] - Top 4 (with [[Holly]]; ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'')
* [[Pastoria Croagunk Festival]] - N/A (''[[DP082|Cream of the Croagunk Crop!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] - Winner (with {{DL|Pokémon Summer Academy|Red Team}}; ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'')
** [[Pokémon Triathlon]] - N/A (''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'')
* [[Festival Battle Challenge]] - Top 4 or Top 8 (''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'')


==Voice actors==
===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{rock color}}|bordercolor={{rock color light}}
{{vatable|color={{rock color}}|bordercolor={{rock color light}}
|ja=うえだゆうじ [[Yūji Ueda]]
|ja=うえだゆうじ ''[[Yūji Ueda]]''
|en=[[Eric Stuart]] ([[EP005]]-[[AG145]], movies [[M01|1]]-[[M08|8]], [[Mewtwo Returns]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]])<br>[[Bill Rogers]] ([[AG146]]-present, movies [[M09|9]]-[[M13|13]], [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]])
|en=[[Eric Stuart]] ([[EP005]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]], [[Mewtwo Returns]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]])<br>[[Bill Rogers]] ([[AG146]]-[[JN147]], [[M09]]-[[M13]], [[M22]], [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]])
|ar=رأفت بازو ''Rafat Bazoo'' ([[EP005]]-[[EP075]])<br>عادل أبو حسون ''Adel Abo Hassoon'' ([[EP076]]-[[EP083]])<br>نبيل عساف ''Nabil Assaf'' ([[EP115]]-[[EP209]], [[EP263]]-[[AG092]])<br>Unknown voice actor ([[M04]]-[[M07]])<br>هشام أبو سليمان ''Hicham Abou Sleiman'' ([[M22]])<br>جيل يوسف ''Gilles Youssef'' ([[JNS02]]-[[JN147]])
|bg=Александър Воронов ''Alexander Voronov''
|zh_cmn=符爽 ''Fú Shuǎng''<br>梁興昌 ''Liáng Xìngchāng''<br>于正昇 ''Yú Zhèngshēng''
|zh_cmn=符爽 ''Fú Shuǎng''<br>梁興昌 ''Liáng Xìngchāng''<br>于正昇 ''Yú Zhèngshēng''
|ar=رأفت بازو Rafat Pazo
|hr=Igor Mešin
|bg=Александър Воронов Alexander Voronov
|cs=Martin Písařík ([[EP005]]-[[EP209]], [[M01]]-[[M03]])<br>Jan Maxián ([[DP002]]-[[DP135]], [[DP147]]-[[SM103]], [[JNS02]]-[[JNS04]], [[M11]])<br>Michal Holán ([[DP136]]-[[DP146]])<br>Pavel Vondrák ([[JN106]])<br>Jan Battěk ([[JN139]]-[[JN147]])<br>Jiří Balcárek ([[M04]])
|cs=Martin Písařík ([[EP005]]-[[EP209]], movies 1, 2 and 3)<br>Jan Maxián ([[DP002]]-[[DP135]], [[DP147]]-[[DP191]], movie [[M11|11]])<br>Michal Holán ([[DP136]]-[[DP146]]) <br> Jiří Balcárek (movie [[M04|4]])
|da=Peter Holst-Beck
|da=Peter Holst-Beck
|de=Marc Stachel
|nl=Fred Meijer<br>Unknown voice actor ([[M04]]-[[M07]])
|el=Χάρης Γρηγορόπουλος Haris Grigoropoulos
|es_eu=Javier Balas<br>Sergio Sánchez (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|es_la=Gabriel Gama ([[EP005]]-[[DP009]], [[DP011]]-[[DP020]], [[DP158]]-present)<br>José Antonio Macías (one scene of [[EP164]])<br>Alan Prieto ([[DP010]], [[DP021]]-[[DP157]])<br>Arturo Mercado Jr. (movies [[M04|4]] and [[M05|5]])
|fi=Jari Salo ([[EP005]]-[[AG026]])<br>Juha Paananen ([[AG041]]-present)<br>Christian Lönegren (movies [[M05|5]]-[[M07|7]])
|fil=Julius Figueroa
|fil=Julius Figueroa
|fi=Juha Paananen ([[EP005]]-[[AG026]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[M22]], [[PK01]]-[[PK07]], [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br>Jari Salo ([[AG041]]-present, [[M10]]-present, [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]])<br>Christian Lönegren ([[M05]]-[[M07]])
|fr_ca=Martin Watier
|fr_ca=Martin Watier
|fr_eu=Laurent Chauvet ([[EP005]]-[[AG145]])<br>Antoni Lo Presti ([[AG146]]-present)  
|fr_eu=Antoni Lo Presti ([[EP005]]-[[EP157]], [[AG146]]-present)<br>Laurent Chauvet ([[EP158]]-[[AG145]])
|he=גיא רושיניאק Guy Roshiniak
|de=Marc Stachel
|hi= Abhishek Singh, Uplaksh Kochhar (Hungama dub)
|el=Χάρης Γρηγορόπουλος ''Haris Grigoropoulos''
|hr=Igor Mešin
|he=גיא רושיניאק ''Guy Roshiniak''
|hu=Sótonyi Gábor<br>Levente Molnar (movie [[M04|4]])
|hi=<!--अभिषेक सिंग ''Abhishek Singh'' (Cartoon Network dub)<br>-->उपलक्ष कोछर ''Uplaksh Kochhar'' (Hungama dub)
|id=Dicky Rahman (Kanto saga)<br>Dendri Patma (Johto saga-{{series|DP}}, movie [[M02|2]]-[[M07|7]])<br>Kamal Nasuti ({{series|DP}}-[[DP191]], movie [[M08|8]]-[[M13|13]])
|ta=Sathya (Hungama dub)
|it=Nicola Bartolini Carrassi (season 1-2) <br> Luca Bottale (season 3-present)
|hu=Sótonyi Gábor<br>Levente Molnar ([[M04]])<br>Zámbori Soma (''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'')
|ko=구자형 Ku Ja-Hyeong<br>변영희 Byeon Yeong-Hyi
|is=Friðrik Friðriksson ([[M03]])<br>Björgvin Franz Gíslason ([[M05]])
|nl=Fred Meijer<br>Unknown voice actor (movies [[M04|4]]-[[M07|7]])
|id=Diky Rahman (Kanto saga)<br>Dendri Patma (Johto saga-''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', [[M02]]-[[M07]])<br>Kamal Nasuti (''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', [[M08]]-[[M13]])<br>Tri Budi Prakoso (''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', RTV dub)<br>Hardianto ([[M22]])<br>Ibnu Mahdiansyah (''[[Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles]]'')
|no=Eirik Espolin Johnson ([[EP005]]-[[EP083]], movies [[M01|1]], [[M03|3]] and [[M04|4]])<br>Erik Skøld, movies ([[M02|2]] and [[M05|5]]-[[M13|13]])
|it=Nicola Bartolini Carrassi ([[EP005]]-[[EP105]], [[M01]]-[[M02]], [[M04]]-[[M05]]) <br> Luca Bottale ([[EP115]]-present, [[M03]], [[M06]]-[[M13]], [[M22]], {{TPCi}} redub of [[EP005]]-[[EP157]])
|pl=Marek Włodarczyk ([[EP005]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, movies [[M01|1]],[[M03|3]], [[M11|11]]-[[M13|13]], [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br>Jacek Kopczyński (movie [[M02|2]])<br>Waldemar Barwiński ([[DP002]]-[[DP052]])
|ko=구자형 ''Gu Ja-Hyeong'' ([[Original series]], [[Pokémon movie|original movies]])<br>변영희 ''Byeon Yeong-Hui'' (''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' and ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'') <br>김영선 ''Kim Yeongseon'' (''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', [[Pokémon movie|redubbed movies]])
|pt_br=Alfredo Rollo
|no=Eirik Espolin Johnson ([[EP005]]-[[EP083]], [[M01]], [[M03]]-[[M04]])<br>Erik Skøld ([[EP263]]-present, [[M02]], [[M05]]-[[M13]])
|pt_eu=Peter Michael ([[EP005]]-[[EP083]], movies [[M01|1]] and [[M02|2]])<br>Rui Quintas ([[EP115]]-[[AG192]], [[Pokémon Live!]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]])<br>Vítor Emanuel (movies [[M03|3]] and [[M04|4]])<br>Unknown actor (movie [[M07|7]])<br>Luís Barros ([[DP002]]-[[DP052]])<br>Pedro Almendra ([[DP053]]-[[DP191]], movies [[M10|10]]-[[M13|13]])
|pl=Marek Włodarczyk ([[EP005]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, [[M01]], [[M03]], [[M11]]-[[M13]], [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br>Waldemar Barwiński ([[DP002]]-[[DP052]])
|ru=Дмитрий Завацкий ''Dmitrii Zavatskii'' ([[EP005]]-[[EP083]])  
|pt_br=Alfredo Rollo ([[EP005]]-[[BW116]], [[JN139]]-[[JN147]], [[M01]]-[[M13]], [[M06]]-[[M07]] second dub, [[Pikachu short]]s, ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', [[Pokémon Chronicles]], [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]], [[Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles]])<br>Sérgio Cantú ([[SM042]]-[[SM103]], [[M22]])<br>Lucas Marcondes ([[M06]]-[[M07]] third dub)<br>Unknown voice actor ([[JN106]])
Александр Коврижных ''Alexandr Kovrijnih''([[DP002]]-present)
|pt_eu=Peter Michael ([[EP005]]-[[EP083]], [[M01]]-[[M02]])<br>Rui Quintas ([[EP115]]-[[AG192]], [[Pokémon Live!]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]])<br>Vítor Emanuel ([[M03]]-[[M04]])<br>Tiago Castro ([[M07]])<br>Luís Barros ([[DP002]]-[[DP052]])<br>Pedro Almendra ([[DP053]]-[[DP191]], [[M10]]-[[M13]] and [[M22]], [[SM042]]-present)
|ru=Дмитрий Завацкий ''Dmitry Zavatskiy'' ([[EP005]]-[[EP083]])<br>Игорь Письменный ''Igor Pismenny'' ([[M01]], [[M03]])<br>Петр Иващенко ''Petr Ivaschenko'' ([[AG004]]-[[AG192]])<br>Александр Дасевич ''Alexander Dasevich'' ([[M08]]-[[M09]])<br>Антон Батырев ''Anton Batyrev'' ([[DP002]]-[[DP052]])<br>Александр Гаврилин ''Alexander Gavrilin'' ([[DP053]]-[[DP104]]; [[M11]])<br>Александр Коврижных ''Alexandr Kovrizhnykh'' ([[DP105]]-[[DP191]]; [[M10]], [[M12]]-[[M13]])<br>Евгений Вальц ''Evgeny Valtz'' ([[BW116]])<br>Илья Хвостиков ([[SM042]]-[[SM043]], [[SM102]]-[[SM103]]; [[M22]])<br>Глеб Глушенков ''Gleb Glushenkov'' ([[JNS02]]-[[JNS04]])
|es_la=Gabriel Gama ([[EP005]]-[[DP009]], [[DP011]]-[[DP020]], [[DP158]]-[[JN147]])<br>José Antonio Macías (one scene of [[EP164]])<br>Alan Prieto ([[DP010]], [[DP021]]-[[DP157]])<br>Arturo Mercado Jr. ([[M04]]-[[M05]])
|es_eu=Javier Balas<br>Sergio Sánchez Sánchez ([[M03]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|sv=Mattias Knave
|sv=Mattias Knave
|th=นิรันดร์ บุญยรัตพันธุ์ (น้าต๋อย) ''Nirun Boonyarattaphan (Na Toy)'' ({{series|Original}} and {{series|Advanced Generation}})<br>อภินันท์ ธีระนันทกุล ''Apinan Teeranantagun'' ({{series|Diamond & Pearl}})
|th=นิรันดร์ บุญยรัตพันธุ์ (น้าต๋อย) ''Nirun Boonyarattaphan (Na Toy)'' ([[EP005]]-[[DP053]])<br>อภินันท์ ธีระนันทกุล ''Apinan Teeranantagun'' ([[DP054]]-present)
|tr=Tugay Erverdi
|tr=Tugay Erverdi<br> Arda Aydın ([[M03]])<br> Onur Kırış ([[M05]])
}}
|vi=Nguyễn Hoài Bảo ([[EP005]]-present, [[M22]])<br>Hồ Tiến Đạt ([[BW116]]-[[SM044]])<br>Lê Nguyễn Tuấn Anh ([[M10]]-[[M13]])}}
 
===Artwork===
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| style= "{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Brock OS anime.png|x250px]]
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| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|original series}}
| Alternative artwork from the {{color2|000|original series}}
| Official artwork from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
| Alternative artwork from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
| Artwork by {{color2|000|Ken Sugimori}} for<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Brock DP Anime art.png|x225px]]
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|-
| Official artwork from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
| colspan=2 | Alternative artwork from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
| colspan=2 | Brock's original concept art that states his age
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:80px" colspan=2 | [[File:JN106 AS.png|x225px]]
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}" | [[File:To Be a Pokémon Master poster.png|x225px]]
|-
| colspan=2 |Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1515570755110830080</ref>
| colspan=2 |Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1591672205040943105</ref>
| Poster for<br>''{{color2|000|S25|Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master}}''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:80px" colspan=2 | [[File:JN140 AS.png|x225px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:80px" colspan=2 | [[File:JN146 AS.png|x225px]]
|-
| colspan=2 |Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1622112786506723328</ref>
| colspan=2 |Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1637333078136987649</ref>
|}
</div>
 
==In the games==
[[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Brock and Vulpix.png|thumb|250px|Brock in Pokémon Puzzle League]]
===In the spin-off games===
====Pokémon Puzzle League====
In [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], Brock is one of the opponents in the 1P Stadium mode, and one of the characters available in the 2P Stadium mode.
 
=====Pokémon=====
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Brock|Geodude|074Geodude.png|rock|ground|size=100px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Brock|Vulpix|037Vulpix.png|fire|size=100px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Brock|Zubat|041Zubat.png|poison|flying|size=100px}}
|}
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Brock AP.png|thumb|Brock in the Ash and Pikachu manga]]
[[File:Brock AP.png|thumb|220px|Brock in Ash & Pikachu]]
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
===Ash & Pikachu===
Brock appears as a main character of the Ash and Pikachu manga, similar to his role in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
Brock appears as a main character of [[Ash & Pikachu]], similarly to his role in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
 
He temporarily left the group in ''[[SP17|Let's Save Pikachu!!]]'', but rejoined {{Ash}} in ''[[SP18|The Keeper Of The Tree, Treecko!!]]''.
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====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
{| width="75%"
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| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Onix|Brock Onix AP.png|Rock|Ground|link=Brock's Steelix#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Onix|Brock Onix AP.png|Rock|Ground}}
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Ludicolo|Brock Ludicolo AP.png|Water|Grass|fir=Lotad|mid=Lombre|link=Brock's Ludicolo#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Ludicolo|Brock Ludicolo AP.png|Water|Grass}}
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Marshtomp|Brock Marshtomp AP.png|Water|Ground|fir=Mudkip|link=Brock's Marshtomp#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Marshtomp|Brock Marshtomp AP.png|Water|Ground}}
|}
|}
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===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
[[File:Brock EToP.png|thumb|Brock in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
[[File:Brock EToP.png|thumb|220px|Brock in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Brock is a frequently recurring character in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] {{pkmn|manga}}. Like in the anime, he is a traveling companion of {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}}.
Brock is a frequently recurring character in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. Like the anime, he is a traveling companion of {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} and {{an|Misty}}.


Brock first appears in ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]'', where Ash challenges him for the {{Badge|Boulder}}. After defeating Brock and earning the Badge, Ash leaves [[Pewter City]] and continues his journey alone.
Brock first appears in ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]'', where Ash challenges him for the {{Badge|Boulder}}. After defeating Brock and earning the Badge, Ash leaves [[Pewter City]] and continues his journey alone.
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Brock reappears in ''[[ET04|Haunting My Dreams]]'', meeting Ash by coincidence in [[Saffron City]]. He becomes a steady traveling companion of Ash in ''[[ET05|The Human Race and the Pokémon Race]]'', though he separates from Ash in ''[[ET11|Days of Gloom and Glory]]'' while he prepares for the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].
Brock reappears in ''[[ET04|Haunting My Dreams]]'', meeting Ash by coincidence in [[Saffron City]]. He becomes a steady traveling companion of Ash in ''[[ET05|The Human Race and the Pokémon Race]]'', though he separates from Ash in ''[[ET11|Days of Gloom and Glory]]'' while he prepares for the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].


Brock in the manga is much like he is in the Pokémon anime: he is the Leader of the [[Pewter City]] Gym, but he takes a break from his duties as [[Gym Leader]] to travel. Unlike in the anime, he does not hand control of the Gym to his {{ka|Flint|father}} or his {{TP|Brock|siblings}}, instead, he closes the Gym completely while he travels. Brock has a weakness for pretty girls such as [[the Sensational Sisters]], and he is the only character that can tell the many [[Nurse Joy]]s and [[Officer Jenny]]s apart.
Like the anime, Brock is the Leader of the [[Pewter Gym]], but he takes a break from his duties as [[Gym Leader]] to travel. Unlike the anime, however, he does not hand control of the Gym to his {{ka|Flint|father}} or his {{TP|Brock|siblings}}. Instead, he closes the Gym completely while he travels. Brock has a weakness for pretty girls such as the [[Sensational Sisters]], and he is the only character that can tell the many [[Nurse Joy]]s and [[Officer Jenny]]s apart.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|trainer=Brock
|width=72
|pkmn=Onix
|pkmn=Onix
|type1=Rock
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None of Vileplume's moves are known.}}
None of Vileplume's moves are known.}}


===Magical Pokémon Journey===
[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|220px|Ash and Brock in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
Brock, along with {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}}, made cameo appearances in bonus chapters. In those, Brock and company have mistakenly wandered into the world Magical Pokémon Journey is set in. The bonus chapters chronicle their attempts to return to their own world (of the {{pkmn|anime}}) and their encounters with various aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which differ from the anime's canon (such as the use of [[Poké Ball]]s).
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===In the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga===
===Movie adaptations===
[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|Ash and Brock in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|220px|Brock with his friends]]
Brock, along with {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}}, made cameo appearances in bonus chapters. In those, Brock and company have mistakenly wandered into the world Magical Pokémon Journey is set in. The bonus chapters chronicle their attempts to return to their own world (of the {{pkmn|anime}}) and their encounters with various aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which differ from the anime's canon (such as the use of [[Poké Ball]]s).
As Brock appeared in every movie prior to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', he has appeared in every manga adaptation of it. He has the same team in the manga as he would in the actual movies.
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{{-}}
===In the movie manga adaptations===
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|Brock with his friends]]
As Brock has appeared in every movie prior to Best Wishes, he has appeared in every manga adaptation of it. He has the same team in the manga as he would in the actual movies.


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Brock's Forretress|11}}|type=Metal|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=011/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Brock's Forretress|11}}|type=Metal|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=011/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Brock's Marshtomp|8}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sea's Manaphy|jpnum=008/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Brock's Marshtomp|8}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sea's Manaphy|jpnum=008/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Croagunk M (Movie Random Pack Promo 13)|Croagunk]] {{SP|M}}|type=Psychic|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=013/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Croagunk M (Movie Random Pack 13)|Croagunk]] {{SP|M}}|type=Psychic|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=013/022}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fighting}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fighting}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Most official sources do not give Brock a last name. However, several sources suggest that in the anime, his last name is Harrison. In the July 2006 issue of [[K-Zone]] Magazine, [[Eric Stuart]] was interviewed, and he stated that Brock's last name is '''Harrison'''.
* Brock was designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/El_Aleph87/status/1632063563744378884 Press release of "Hometown Story"]</ref>
* Brock captured a new Pokémon sooner after his debut than any other main character, even Ash, by capturing {{TP|Brock|Zubat}} in ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]''.
* Brock is among the longest-running main characters in the {{pkmn|anime}}, having been present in nearly every episode between ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' and ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', with the notable exception of the {{DL|List of original series episodes|Orange League arc|Orange Islands saga}}, the [[EP274|final original series episode]], the first three episodes of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the [[DP001|first episode of ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'']]. His tenure is ranked under {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, the [[Team Rocket trio]], and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}.
* Brock has been shown to be able to identify when women are really cross-dressing men in disguise by having a peculiar lack of attraction to them. He's also able to do the opposite. A significant exception to this is Ash, who in the guise of [[Ashley]] was able to fool Brock.
[[File:Brock Memories.png|thumb|250px|Some [[Photography|old memories]] of Brock with his traveling companions]]
* Brock has owned four Pokémon [[List of Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions|whose evolutions debuted in a different generation]] than that Pokémon. ({{TP|Brock|Golbat}}, {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, {{TP|Brock|Bonsly}}, and {{TP|Brock|Happiny}}). All of them have since evolved.
* Most official sources do not give Brock a last name. However, several sources suggest that in the anime, his last name is Harrison. In the July 2006 issue of [[K-Zone]] Magazine, [[Eric Stuart]] was interviewed, and he said Brock's last name is '''Harrison'''.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20061216014724/http://www.totalpokemon.com/anime/stuartview1</ref>
** In ''[[EP153|Love, Totodile Style]]'', Brock confirmed that he does indeed have a last name, although did not give it.
* Brock captured a new Pokémon sooner after his debut than any other main character, even {{Ash}}, by capturing {{TP|Brock|Zubat}} in ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]'', exactly one episode after [[EP005|his debut]].
* Brock has owned four Pokémon [[List of cross-generational evolutionary lines|whose Evolutions debuted in a different generation]] than that Pokémon ({{TP|Brock|Onix}}, {{TP|Brock|Golbat}}, {{TP|Brock|Bonsly}}, and {{TP|Brock|Happiny}}). All of them have since [[Evolution|evolved]].
** In addition to this, all of their final evolutionary stages debuted in [[Generation II]].
* ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' is the only series with Ash as a main character where Brock does not appear and is never mentioned.
** However, the ear pull {{an|Misty}} and [[Max]] did on Brock was referenced by {{an|Shauna}} and {{an|Tierno}} in ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]''.
* Brock is the first of Ash's friends to have obtained a new Pokémon within the main series after retiring from the main cast.
* Brock is the only one of Ash's male friends to have more than one main outfit.
* Brock ranked first place in a 20th anniversary poll leading up to ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' concerning former cast members viewers want to see return.<ref>https://s.animeanime.jp/article/2017/05/11/33827.html</ref>
* In ''[[JNS02|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 2)]]'', Brock is seen driving a mini-plane of sorts, an indication that at some point after his adventures with Ash, he may have acquired a driver's license.
* Brock is tied with [[Goh]] for having met the most mutual friends of Ash, at 12.
* Among the anime characters, Brock has the most known family members, with a total of 11.
* Brock was the first main character to use [[Mega Evolution]].


===Interview with Hidaka about Brock's short absence from the anime===
===Hidaka interview about Brock's short absence from the anime===
There had been some debate between members of the fanbase in regards to why Brock was removed from the main cast during the Orange Islands arc, why [[Tracey Sketchit]] was created, and why Brock returned later. In an [http://www.pokebeach.com/news/0708/second-pokemon-interview-with-masamitsu-hidaka-many-interesting-points interview] with former Pokémon anime director and storyboard artist [[Masamitsu Hidaka]], he stated his own reason why Brock was removed from the cast and why he eventually returned. He revealed that the true reason they replaced Brock is because, once they realized Pokémon was going global, there was a chance that Americans, if not anyone else outside of Japan, would view Brock as a racist stereotype because of his eyes (even though there wasn't an actual complaint yet). So they created a "tall, Anglo-Saxon looking person to be on the safe side". They later replaced Tracey with Brock again once they realized that no one really cared as to what Brock looks like, and actually enjoyed his character. However, this was only stated by Hidaka and not by any other staff member.
There had been some debate between members of the fanbase in regards to why Brock was removed from the main cast during the Orange Islands arc, why [[Tracey Sketchit]] was created, and why Brock returned later. In an [http://www.pokebeach.com/news/0708/second-pokemon-interview-with-masamitsu-hidaka-many-interesting-points interview] with former Pokémon anime director and storyboard artist [[Masamitsu Hidaka]], he stated his own reason why Brock was removed from the cast and why he eventually returned. He revealed that the true reason they replaced Brock is because, once they realized Pokémon was going global, there was a chance that Americans, if not anyone else outside of Japan, would view Brock as a racist stereotype because of his eyes (even though there wasn't an actual complaint yet). So they created a "tall, Anglo-Saxon looking person to be on the safe side". They later replaced Tracey with Brock again once they realized that no one really cared as to what Brock looks like, and actually enjoyed his character. However, this was only stated by Hidaka and not by any other staff member.


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|タケシ ''Takeshi''
|タケシ ''Takeshi''
|From ''take'', {{wp|bamboo}}. Possibly from 岳 ''take'' ("mountain peak").
|From ''take'', {{wp|bamboo}}. Possibly from 岳 ''take'' ("mountain peak").
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|Literally means "stone"
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|Rocko
|Rocko
|From English ''rock''.
|From ''rock''
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|웅 ''Ung''
|웅 ''Ung''
|'웅' means 'man-like', brave. A common word used for boy's names in Korea
|'웅' means 'man-like', brave. A common word used for boy's names in Korea
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|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
|小剛 / 小刚 ''Xiǎo Gāng''
|小剛 / 小刚 ''Xiǎo Gāng''
|May be named after 首藤'''剛'''志, [[Takeshi Shudō]]. Also, 剛 can mean "hard", "firm" or "strong".
|May be named after 首藤'''剛'''志, [[Takeshi Shudō]]. Also, 剛 can mean "hard", "firm" or "strong".
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|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|小剛 ''Síu Gōng''
|小剛 ''Síu Gōng''
|Same as Mandarin name.
|Same as Mandarin name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
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| Брок ''Brok''
| Transcription of English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Indonesian
|Indonesian
| Brock (Kanto saga)<br>Takeshi (Johto saga-present)
| Brock (Kanto saga)<br>Takeshi (Johto saga-present)
| Same as English and Japanese name.
| Same as English name<br>Same as Japanese name
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| ברוק ''Brock''
| Same as English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Thai
|Thai
| ทาเคชิ ''Takeshi''
| ทาเคชิ ''Takeshi''
| Same as Japanese name.
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Russian
| Брок ''Brok''
| Transcription of English name
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==Related articles==
==References==
* [[Brock]]
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{wp|Brock (Pokémon)|Article on Wikipedia}}
*{{wp|Brock (Pokémon)|Article on Wikipedia}}


==See also==
* [[Brock]]
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Brock}}


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Brock
タケシ Takeshi
Brock SM.png
Brock in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
and Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
Age 15[1] (as of debut)
Gender Male
Eye color Black
Hair color Brown
Hometown Pewter City
Region Kanto
Relatives Flint (father), Lola (mother),
Forrest (brother),
eight other siblings
Animated series Pokémon the Series
Debut Showdown in Pewter City
English voice actor Eric Stuart (EP005-AG145)
Bill Rogers (AG146-JN147, MoMP)
Japanese voice actor Yūji Ueda
Member of Indigo League (former)
Rank Gym Leader
Leader of Pewter Gym
Badge Boulder Badge
Specializes in Rock types
Trainer class Gym Leader (former)
Pokémon Breeder (former)
Pokémon Doctor
Generation I
Counterpart(s) Brock
Games Puzzle League
Manga series Ash & Pikachu
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Pokémon Newspaper Strip
Debut Hoppip, the Wind Calls! (Ash & Pikachu)
Play Misty For Me (The Electric Tale of Pikachu)

Brock (Japanese: タケシ Takeshi) is an aspiring Pokémon Doctor from Pewter City and a former traveling partner of Ash. He used to be the Gym Leader of the Pewter Gym, handing out the Boulder Badge to Trainers who defeated him.

Brock journeyed with Ash through the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh regions in his pursuit of improving his skills as a Pokémon Breeder. Eventually, he decided to return home and study to become a Pokémon Doctor. In Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master, Brock would reunite and resume traveling with Ash until he decided to head back home.

In the anime

History

Pre-series

A young Brock

Not much is known about Brock's early childhood other than that he grew up at Pewter City in the Kanto region. In Having a Wailord of a Time, he revealed that his first Pokémon was an Onix he received as a tenth-birthday gift from his father Flint.

When he was younger, he participated in Little League Baseball, as mentioned in The Little Big Horn.

Prior to joining Ash at the end of Showdown in Pewter City, Flint left the family home to pursue his own ventures. As a result, Brock assumed the responsibility of running the Pewter Gym while also taking care of his nine younger siblings on his own.

Original Series

In Showdown in Pewter City, after Brock awarded Ash the Boulder Badge, Flint came forward and confessed who he was. Flint took on the responsibilities of the Pewter Gym and his family, leaving Brock free to journey with Ash and Misty.

Brock only became the Gym Leader because he felt it was his responsibility, and he admitted to Ash that he would rather care for Pokémon than battle them. It was his dream to become a great Pokémon Breeder, and when Flint took back control of the Gym, Brock was allowed to start following this dream.

Brock was also able to meet and make advances towards the many beautiful women he met. At first, he was more casual about approaching women, such as Officer Jenny in The Water Flowers of Cerulean City, and more modest as well, such as when he met Melanie in Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village. However, he became more open and passionate towards almost all single young women as time progressed.

Brock leaving the group to stay with Professor Ivy

Brock took care of a Vulpix that belonged to a Breeder named Suzie.

Brock briefly left the show during the Orange Islands saga to work for Professor Ivy on Valencia Island and so is only seen in a couple of cameos in the second movie. While there, something happened that will probably remain secret as Brock will only huddle and say "that name" whenever he is asked about it. In the English dub of Destiny Deoxys, he mentioned his work for her. After this incident, Brock returned to Kanto where he was found by Delia Ketchum, who helped him to regain his strength. Brock then became a rival to Mimey until he rejoined Ash and Misty as the three traveled to Johto.

In Beauty and the Breeder, Brock returned Vulpix to Suzie. Together, they entered Vulpix into the Pokémon Beauty Contest in Bonitaville.

At the end of Ash and his friends' journey in Johto, the three went their separate ways, with Brock's help requested at home by his father.

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

Brock's family

Upon his return home, Brock was dismayed to find that his mother had returned and commandeered the Gym, turning the Rock-type haven into a brightly decorated Water-type den. Brock battled her for the honor of Rock types and won, promising his brother Forrest that he would become Gym Leader someday. After getting some new clothes from his mother, Brock set off on a new journey as he goes to Hoenn region in the hopes of finding Ash there.

Brock after catching a Pokémon

In You Never Can Taillow, Brock arrived in Petalburg Woods as he was about to eat some lunch until he saw a Thunderbolt attack and hoped it was Ash's Pikachu as he rushed over to see. Brock ended up being right as he sees Ash and his new friends May and Max in trouble with a group of Taillow. After rescuing them, Brock formally meets May and Max then informs his intentions to travel with Ash again, which he happily accepts. After that, Brock traveled through Hoenn and Kanto Battle Frontier with his friends until he decided to return home.

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

In Two Degrees of Separation!, Brock arrived in Sinnoh through Claudina as he meet up with Ash. Although he intended to travel with Claudina, Brock changed his mind when he found out that she has a boyfriend and decided to join Ash in his Sinnoh journey. After finding out that another one of Team Rocket's attempt to catch Pikachu got him separate from Ash, Brock joined him in finding the Mouse Pokémon. In the next episode, Brock meets Dawn, who was the one who found and saved Pikachu, as she joins him and Ash on their journey.

Near the end of the Sinnoh his journey, Brock began to wonder if he was pursuing the same goal that he had been since he set off on his journey. However, after saving a group of Pokémon in The Brockster Is In!, Brock decided to use all the experiences he gained while traveling with Ash to become a Pokémon Doctor. Unfortunately, Brock realized that he won't be able to follow Ash to Unova to advise him, as he decided to remain in Kanto to study. After parting ways with Dawn and returning to Kanto, Brock parted ways from Ash once again and return home.

Brock made an appearance in DPS02, where it was revealed that, while waiting to attend a Pokémon medical school, he had been studying hard at home as well as helping out at the Pewter City Pokémon Center. In the episode, he played a major role in helping Forrest to officially become the Pewter City Gym Leader when it is revealed that his father never informed the Pokémon League of the title change.

Pokémon the Series: Black & White

Brock meeting Cilan

Brock reappeared in a fantasy in Expedition to Onix Island!, when Dawn learned that Cilan cooks for himself, Ash, and Iris. She said this was similar to the way Brock used to for her and Ash before he decided to become a Pokémon Doctor. He also appeared in flashbacks in The Mystery of the Missing Cubchoo! and The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!. In addition, he appeared in a fantasy in The Dream Continues!.

Brock appeared in person in BWS01, where it was revealed that he had attended the Pokémon medical school and had been sent to Johto to apprentice under a Pokémon Doctor as part of his training. While passing through the town he bumped into Pokémon Connoisseur Cilan briefly, then encountered him again when Cilan took his Pansage to be treated at the town's Pokémon Center after it was injured by a Gyarados. While waiting for it to recover, the two encountered the beginning Trainer Ayumi who was having trouble teaching her Pikachu to use Thunderbolt; Brock was very impressed with Cilan's talents as Cilan helped Pikachu master the move. Later, when the Gyarados that Cilan encountered earlier started to rampage due to being injured by the poacher Amer, Brock spotted that it was injured, so after Pansage's Grass Whistle put it to sleep, Brock was able to quickly treat it. Afterwards, the two said goodbye to each other and continued their separate travels, having never learned their names or that Ash was a mutual friend of theirs.

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Brock checking on Snowy

Brock reappeared in several Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon episodes, first reappearing with Alola, Kanto!. Brock reunited with Ash when he and his classmates arrived at the Kanto airport, where he also used his expertise as a Pokémon Doctor to diagnose Lillie's Snowy's airsickness as harmless. Brock and Misty then compared Kantonian and Alolan Pokémon with the class at Professor Oak's Laboratory. Later, Brock and the rest of the group worked together to defeat Team Rocket, who Brock was angry to find were still up to their old tactics of stealing Pokémon. Afterwards, the group had a party and learned from Professor Kukui that the class had plans to head to Cerulean City for a Gym battle.

Brock and his Key Stone

In When Regions Collide!, the group arrived at Cerulean City, where Brock and Misty assisted Professor Kukui's lecture on the mechanics of Gym battles and the Pokémon League. Brock defeated Lillie and Sophocles in a Multi Battle, then used his Mega Steelix to defeat Kiawe and his Turtonator. He and Misty then bade Ash and his classmates farewell and accepted Ash's offer to visit Alola sometime in the future.

In Alola, Alola!, Brock accompanied Misty to Alola and met up with Ash and his classmates. Stopping by the Pokémon Center, he flirted with Nurse Joy, only to be stopped by Misty. He remained behind to assist Nurse Joy as she treated a Yungoos.

Brock and Kiawe

In Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!, Brock and Misty accompanied Ash and his classmates to Akala Island. They visited Paniola Ranch, where a Kangaskhan was threatening the Pokémon after its baby was injured. Using a Comfey that Nurse Joy had given him, Brock was able to treat the baby Kangaskhan's injury. Later, upon meeting Kahuna Olivia, Brock immediately fell in love with her and they agreed to a battle. Brock used Sudowoodo against her Lycanroc, but the battle was interrupted when Team Rocket attempted to steal the Pokémon. Brock teamed up with Olivia to turn Lycanroc's Continental Crush into the shape of a heart, which defeated Team Rocket. At the end of the episode, Brock returned to Kanto alongside Misty.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Brock's silhouette appeared in Destination: Coronation! alongside the other Kanto Gym Leaders as the narrator explained how the Gym Leader system works in the Pokémon world.

Brock in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Brock was briefly referenced by Dawn in Nightfall? Nightmares!, when she talked about her journeys to Chloe. He reappeared in a brief flashback in the following episode, when Dawn explained to Chloe how she got experience from him with treating injured Pokémon. Ash also called him out by name when he and Dawn were asked about how they know each other.

Brock reappeared in The Arceus Chronicles (Part 2), where it was revealed he was working in the Oreburgh City Pokémon Center at the time, with Croagunk and Blissey as his assistants. He later joined Ash, Dawn, and Goh in helping to stop Team Galactic's plan to open a hole in space-time to retrieve Cyrus.

In Radio Lulled the Mischievous Stars!, Brock was seen listening to Team Rocket's radio show while camping out in a forest. During the broadcast of the show, a letter he sent was read by Jessie. Due to Jessie using a nickname, Brock didn't recognize her, instead feeling happy that the host whose voice he had fallen in love with was reading his mail.

He reappeared in a flashback in Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!.

In Partners in Time!, Brock appeared alongside Cilan and Alexa watching Ash's Masters Eight Tournament match against Leon.

In Must Be Our Heroes and the Witch!, it was revealed that Brock had traveled to Galar where he started working in a diner. After reuniting with Ash, Misty, and Cilan, Brock was controlled by a wild Hatterene that absorbed the negative feelings he was experiencing after a heartbreak. With the help of his friends, Brock managed to free himself, and right after saying goodbye to Cilan, decided to once again accompany Ash and Misty on their journey.

In Ride, Lapras, Ride!, Brock helped Ash and Misty with the final part of rescuing a trapped Wailord. With everyone working together, they managed to free the Float Whale Pokémon.

In Getting to the Heart of it All!, Brock helped Ash discover what Banette was looking for by describing the image it gave. Brock also helped Ash search for Banette’s owner, knowing that it was Nurse Joy's Pokémon.

In Rocket Revengers!, Brock, Ludicolo, and Croagunk provided assistance to Ash and Misty by diverting the attention of Team Rocket's Pokémon to enable them to help Mime Jr. in accomplishing their objective.

In The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!, Brock separated from Ash and Misty to return to Pewter City.

Other appearances

Brock made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of I Choose You!.

Brock reappeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, where he had largely the same role as in Mewtwo Strikes Back.

Character

Brock preparing Pokémon food

Prior to joining Ash on his journey, Brock had become increasingly frustrated and harsh towards challengers as a result of his responsibilities as both the Pewter City Gym Leader and the main caretaker for his nine younger siblings. Even while traveling, he would think of his family, returning home on several occasions like in A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!.

Brock is noticeably mature, wise, and levelheaded, often acting as an older brother and caretaker to the other characters and a voice of reason in disputes. He will usually place others before himself and will support his friends even against his better judgment or at his own expense. Brock always carries books and maps with him, and thus is usually the character who knows where the group is headed and what they can do when they get there. However, in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, this role was mostly taken over by Max, who owned a PokéNav.

Brock being pulled by the ear by Max

He is renowned for his domestic abilities like sewing, vacuuming, and, most notably, cooking, which Ash and the others always enjoy without fail. The capacity of Brock's Bag is endless, as seen in The School of Hard Knocks, where it is capable of containing full tea-sets, tables, and cooking utensils. He also carries a lot of other supplies, such as Potions and Pokémon food, though he has to make pit stops in towns so he could restock the group's supplies.

Despite this, all of his maturity and rationality leaves him completely at the sight of a beautiful woman, and he is extremely passionate over the prospect of finding the girl of his dreams, though he is usually never successful in wooing a woman. Despite this, a few women have been known to show interest in him, such as Wilhomena, Temacu, Natalie, Lucy, Holly, Autumn, Narissa, Lizabeth, and Olivia. Despite his failures, Brock remains determined to find a girl to start a relationship with, and has indicated several times he would stop traveling with Ash and stay with the girl if this happened. This behavior tends to wear on the nerves of other characters, and Misty and Max have both commonly dragged Brock away from women by his ear. In addition, some of Brock's own Pokémon, most notably Croagunk, have attacked him for getting too flirtatious with women. Brock has also been shown to be able to identify when women are actually cross-dressing men in disguise by having a peculiar lack of attraction to them. He's also able to do the opposite. A significant exception to this is Ash, who in the guise of "Ashley" was able to fool Brock.

Brock flirting with Nurse Joy

He also carries a small blue journal containing information on every girl he meets, referring to it in The Rise of Darkrai as his "Little Blue Book of Babes". It most recently appeared in Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone! and featured Kahuna Olivia. His love of the Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy family lines, in particular, can be overbearing and embarrassing for his friends. Brock can also tell whether they are real or impostors, as well as make out subtle physical differences between them. This "ability" has been used multiple times in the series.

Brock holding a Boulder Badge

Brock was not shown to battle often in spite of his experience as a former Gym Leader, though he happily accepts challenges from girls like Miki, Molly Hale, and Olivia. Instead, he tended to advise Ash on battle strategies and keenly watched matches from the sidelines, seeing the knowledge as valuable to understanding a Pokémon in its entirety.

His goals have played a passive role in his development, and Brock's overall role has generally been one as support for other main characters, usually contributing more in terms of wisdom and comedic antics than the action of the series. Unlike other characters, who aspire to achieve and excel in competitive fields like Pokémon training and Pokémon Contests, his initial aim to become a great Pokémon Breeder was a quiet one and thus did not get showcased frequently. Brock's experience with Vulpix taught him a lot about conditioning and nutrition, while further knowledge came from raising Happiny and Bonsly. He questioned whether he was actually pursuing his dreams like his friends near the end of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, and ultimately decided to become a Pokémon Doctor instead.

Pokémon

As Gym tradition dictated, Brock's first Pokémon, Onix and Geodude, were Rock types. However, once he was able to leave the Pewter Gym and go on a journey, he has dedicated himself to learn about how to care for a variety of Pokémon. As he has stated in Battling A Cute Drama!, his philosophy is that the important thing about being a Pokémon Trainer is the bond between Trainer and Pokémon.

His Pokémon thus tend to be an eclectic mix of types and dispositions. However, all of his Pokémon tend to have strong bonds with Brock and have been shown to be very capable battlers, despite the fact that Brock does not go out of his way to train his Pokémon. Brock grooms not only his Pokémon but also those of his friends with whom he travels.

This is a listing of Brock's Pokémon in the anime.

On hand

Brock Steelix.png
Onix → Steelix Tretta Mega Evolution icon.png 		Brock Forretress.png
Pineco → Forretress 		Brock Ludicolo.png
Lotad → Lombre → Ludicolo
Brock Marshtomp.png
Mudkip → Marshtomp 		Brock Croagunk.png
Croagunk ♂ 		Brock Blissey.png
Egg → Happiny → Chansey → Blissey ♀

At Pewter Gym / Home

Brock Geodude.png
Geodude 		Brock Crobat.png
Zubat → Golbat → Crobat 		Brock Sudowoodo.png
Bonsly → Sudowoodo ♂ 		Brock Comfey.png
Comfey

Returned

Brock Vulpix.png
Vulpix

Caught for someone else

Tauros ♂
Ash's Tauros
Debut EP035
Main article: Ash's Tauros

Brock caught a Tauros in the Safari Zone. However, as this was one of Ash's Safari Balls, the Tauros in question is actually one of Ash's Tauros.

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Hoothoot
Hagatha and Nagatha's Hoothoot

Brock, Ash, and Misty borrowed Hoothoot from Hagatha in order to navigate the haunted forest. It was returned to her sister, Nagatha after they were able to get to the exit.

Hoothoot's known moves are Foresight and Peck.

Totodile ♂
Ash's Totodile
Debut The Totodile Duel
Voice actors
Japanese Chinami Nishimura
English Kayzie Rogers
Main article: Ash's Totodile

When Ash and Misty started arguing whose Lure Ball had caught a wild Totodile, Brock took the Big Jaw Pokémon under his custody and declared a match to determine who would get to keep him. After Ash had won the battle, Brock gave the Totodile to him.

Ninetales
Brock's Ninetales
Debut Just Waiting on a Friend
Voice actors
Japanese Rikako Aikawa
English Rachael Lillis

Brock commanded a Ninetales during a battle with Team Rocket.

Ninetales's known moves are Psychic* and Flamethrower.

Shiftry
Brock's Shiftry

In order to help Nurse Joy cure a Nuzleaf who is very sick, Brock temporarily rode on Shiftry to retrieve some medicine at the Pokémon Center.

Shiftry's known moves are Stun Spore*, Bullet Seed, and Whirlwind.

Staravia
Ash's Staravia
Debut Two Degrees of Separation!
Voice actors
Japanese Kiyotaka Furushima
English Sarah Natochenny
Main article: Ash's Staravia

When the group got separated by a Rollout attack coming from Graveler and Golem, Staravia ended up staying with Brock. Similar to its role with Ash, Staravia also served as a lookout Pokémon when Brock was searching for Ash and Dawn.

Torterra ♂
Ash's Torterra
Ash's Torterra
Debut Gettin' Twiggy With It!
Voice actors
Japanese Shin-ichiro Miki
English Billy Beach
Main article: Ash's Torterra

In A Maze-ing Race!, Turtwig stayed with Brock when his Trainer got separated in the maze by a group of Graveler and Golem. Later, when everyone was found on two sides of the maze, Brock commanded Turtwig to use Razor Leaf to break down one side of the wall.

In Ride, Lapras, Ride!, Ash lent Torterra to Brock so he could help rescue a Wailord that had become trapped in a mountain.

Aipom ♀
Ash's Aipom
Debut Slaking Kong!
Voice actors
Japanese Miyako Itō
English Miyako Itō
Main article: Ash's Aipom

Aipom went with Brock after getting separated from her Trainer in the maze by a group of Graveler and Golem. Later, when everyone was found on two sides of the maze, Brock commanded Aipom to use Swift to break down one side of the wall.

Magnemite
Brock's Magnemite
Debut Camping It Up!
Voice actors
Japanese
English Bill Rogers

Brock trained a Magnemite during the first day of the summer school academy.

Magnemite's only known move is Thunder.

Onix
Brock's temporary Onix

Onix was used in the first leg of the triathlon.

None of Onix's moves are known.

Feraligatr
Brock's Feraligatr

Brock used a Feraligatr in the second leg of the triathlon.

None of Feraligatr's moves are known.

Befriended

Uxie
Unknown's Uxie
Debut Uncrushing Defeat!
Voice actors
Japanese Satsuki Yukino
English Bella Hudson
Main article: Lake guardians (anime)

Brock first encountered Uxie at Lake Acuity in Uncrushing Defeat! where he saw Uxie's projected soul in the lake. In The Needs of the Three!, Brock saw Uxie in its true form. Uxie befriended Brock because of his vast knowledge of Pokémon.

Ride Pokémon

Charizard
Kiawe's Charizard
Debut Alola to New Adventure!
Voice actors
Japanese Unshō Ishizuka
English Unshō Ishizuka
Main article: Kiawe's Charizard

Brock rode on Charizard in Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone! to travel to Akala Island.

Pokémon competitions

The prize for winning the Dress-Up Contest

Brock has competed in the following Pokémon competitions:

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese うえだゆうじ Yūji Ueda
English Eric Stuart (EP005-AG145, M01-M08, Mewtwo Returns, Pokémon Chronicles)
Bill Rogers (AG146-JN147, M09-M13, M22, The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon)
Arabic رأفت بازو Rafat Bazoo (EP005-EP075)
عادل أبو حسون Adel Abo Hassoon (EP076-EP083)
نبيل عساف Nabil Assaf (EP115-EP209, EP263-AG092)
Unknown voice actor (M04-M07)
هشام أبو سليمان Hicham Abou Sleiman (M22)
جيل يوسف Gilles Youssef (JNS02-JN147)
Bulgarian Александър Воронов Alexander Voronov
Mandarin Chinese 符爽 Fú Shuǎng
梁興昌 Liáng Xìngchāng
于正昇 Yú Zhèngshēng
Croatian Igor Mešin
Czech Martin Písařík (EP005-EP209, M01-M03)
Jan Maxián (DP002-DP135, DP147-SM103, JNS02-JNS04, M11)
Michal Holán (DP136-DP146)
Pavel Vondrák (JN106)
Jan Battěk (JN139-JN147)
Jiří Balcárek (M04)
Danish Peter Holst-Beck
Dutch Fred Meijer
Unknown voice actor (M04-M07)
Filipino Julius Figueroa
Finnish Juha Paananen (EP005-AG026, M01-M04, M22, PK01-PK07, Mewtwo Returns)
Jari Salo (AG041-present, M10-present, The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon)
Christian Lönegren (M05-M07)
French Canada Martin Watier
Europe Antoni Lo Presti (EP005-EP157, AG146-present)
Laurent Chauvet (EP158-AG145)
German Marc Stachel
Greek Χάρης Γρηγορόπουλος Haris Grigoropoulos
Hebrew גיא רושיניאק Guy Roshiniak
Hindi उपलक्ष कोछर Uplaksh Kochhar (Hungama dub)
Hungarian Sótonyi Gábor
Levente Molnar (M04)
Zámbori Soma (Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl)
Icelandic Friðrik Friðriksson (M03)
Björgvin Franz Gíslason (M05)
Indonesian Diky Rahman (Kanto saga)
Dendri Patma (Johto saga-Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, M02-M07)
Kamal Nasuti (Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, M08-M13)
Tri Budi Prakoso (Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, RTV dub)
Hardianto (M22)
Ibnu Mahdiansyah (Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles)
Italian Nicola Bartolini Carrassi (EP005-EP105, M01-M02, M04-M05)
Luca Bottale (EP115-present, M03, M06-M13, M22, TPCi redub of EP005-EP157)
Korean 구자형 Gu Ja-Hyeong (Original series, original movies)
변영희 Byeon Yeong-Hui (Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire and Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl)
김영선 Kim Yeongseon (Pokémon the Series: Black & White, redubbed movies)
Norwegian Eirik Espolin Johnson (EP005-EP083, M01, M03-M04)
Erik Skøld (EP263-present, M02, M05-M13)
Polish Marek Włodarczyk (EP005-AG040, DP053-present, M01, M03, M11-M13, Mewtwo Returns)
Waldemar Barwiński (DP002-DP052)
Portuguese Brazil Alfredo Rollo (EP005-BW116, JN139-JN147, M01-M13, M06-M07 second dub, Pikachu shorts, Mewtwo Returns, Pokémon Chronicles, The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles)
Sérgio Cantú (SM042-SM103, M22)
Lucas Marcondes (M06-M07 third dub)
Unknown voice actor (JN106)
Portugal Peter Michael (EP005-EP083, M01-M02)
Rui Quintas (EP115-AG192, Pokémon Live!, Pokémon Chronicles)
Vítor Emanuel (M03-M04)
Tiago Castro (M07)
Luís Barros (DP002-DP052)
Pedro Almendra (DP053-DP191, M10-M13 and M22, SM042-present)
Russian Дмитрий Завацкий Dmitry Zavatskiy (EP005-EP083)
Игорь Письменный Igor Pismenny (M01, M03)
Петр Иващенко Petr Ivaschenko (AG004-AG192)
Александр Дасевич Alexander Dasevich (M08-M09)
Антон Батырев Anton Batyrev (DP002-DP052)
Александр Гаврилин Alexander Gavrilin (DP053-DP104; M11)
Александр Коврижных Alexandr Kovrizhnykh (DP105-DP191; M10, M12-M13)
Евгений Вальц Evgeny Valtz (BW116)
Илья Хвостиков (SM042-SM043, SM102-SM103; M22)
Глеб Глушенков Gleb Glushenkov (JNS02-JNS04)
Spanish Latin America Gabriel Gama (EP005-DP009, DP011-DP020, DP158-JN147)
José Antonio Macías (one scene of EP164)
Alan Prieto (DP010, DP021-DP157)
Arturo Mercado Jr. (M04-M05)
Spain Javier Balas
Sergio Sánchez Sánchez (M03 and Mewtwo Returns)
Swedish Mattias Knave
Tamil Sathya (Hungama dub)
Thai นิรันดร์ บุญยรัตพันธุ์ (น้าต๋อย) Nirun Boonyarattaphan (Na Toy) (EP005-DP053)
อภินันท์ ธีระนันทกุล Apinan Teeranantagun (DP054-present)
Turkish Tugay Erverdi
Arda Aydın (M03)
Onur Kırış (M05)
Vietnamese Nguyễn Hoài Bảo (EP005-present, M22)
Hồ Tiến Đạt (BW116-SM044)
Lê Nguyễn Tuấn Anh (M10-M13)


Artwork

Brock OS.png Brock OS anime.png BrockAG.png Brock AG.png Sugimori Brock AG.jpg
Official artwork from the original series Alternative artwork from the original series Official artwork from
Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire 		Alternative artwork from
Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire 		Artwork by Ken Sugimori for
Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
Brock DP Anime art.png Brock DP.png BrockDP.png Brock face OS concept art.png
Official artwork from
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl 		Alternative artwork from
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl 		Brock's original concept art that states his age
JN106 AS.png JN132 AS.png To Be a Pokémon Master poster.png
Artwork from "After the story" [2] Artwork from "After the story" [3] Poster for
Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master
JN140 AS.png JN146 AS.png
Artwork from "After the story" [4] Artwork from "After the story" [5]

In the games

Brock in Pokémon Puzzle League

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Puzzle League

In Pokémon Puzzle League, Brock is one of the opponents in the 1P Stadium mode, and one of the characters available in the 2P Stadium mode.

Pokémon
074Geodude.png
Geodude 		037Vulpix.png
Vulpix 		041Zubat.png
Zubat


In the manga

Brock in Ash & Pikachu

Ash & Pikachu

Brock appears as a main character of Ash & Pikachu, similarly to his role in the anime.

He temporarily left the group in Let's Save Pikachu!!, but rejoined Ash in The Keeper Of The Tree, Treecko!!.

Pokémon

Brock Onix AP.png
Onix 		Brock Ludicolo AP.png
Ludicolo 		Brock Marshtomp AP.png
Marshtomp


The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Brock in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Brock is a frequently recurring character in The Electric Tale of Pikachu. Like the anime, he is a traveling companion of Ash and Misty.

Brock first appears in Play Misty For Me, where Ash challenges him for the Boulder Badge. After defeating Brock and earning the Badge, Ash leaves Pewter City and continues his journey alone.

Brock reappears in Haunting My Dreams, meeting Ash by coincidence in Saffron City. He becomes a steady traveling companion of Ash in The Human Race and the Pokémon Race, though he separates from Ash in Days of Gloom and Glory while he prepares for the Indigo Plateau Conference.

Like the anime, Brock is the Leader of the Pewter Gym, but he takes a break from his duties as Gym Leader to travel. Unlike the anime, however, he does not hand control of the Gym to his father or his siblings. Instead, he closes the Gym completely while he travels. Brock has a weakness for pretty girls such as the Sensational Sisters, and he is the only character that can tell the many Nurse Joys and Officer Jennys apart.

Pokémon

Onix
Brock's Onix
Main article: Brock's Onix

Brock used Onix during his challenge as a Gym Leader against Ash; however, Onix was defeated. Later, it fought against the Black Fog along with Brock's Geodude but was defeated by the move Dream Eater.

Geodude (×2)
Geodude (×2)
Main article: Brock's Geodude

Brock used these Geodude during his challenge as a Gym Leader against Ash. Later, they fought against the Black Fog along with Onix but they were defeated by its Dream Eater.

Graveler
Brock's Graveler

Graveler was used to try to impress Professor Oak but was never shown to him because of Brock's nervousness paralyzing him.

None of Graveler's moves are known.

Golem
Brock's Golem

Golem was used to try to impress Professor Oak but was never shown to him because of Brock's nervousness paralyzing him.

None of Golem's moves are known.

Other
Vileplume
Brock's Vileplume

Brock used this Vileplume as a bouquet to try to impress Misty's sisters.

None of Vileplume's moves are known.

Magical Pokémon Journey

Ash and Brock in Magical Pokémon Journey

Brock, along with Ash and Misty, made cameo appearances in bonus chapters. In those, Brock and company have mistakenly wandered into the world Magical Pokémon Journey is set in. The bonus chapters chronicle their attempts to return to their own world (of the anime) and their encounters with various aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which differ from the anime's canon (such as the use of Poké Balls).

Movie adaptations

Brock with his friends

As Brock appeared in every movie prior to Pokémon the Series: Black & White, he has appeared in every manga adaptation of it. He has the same team in the manga as he would in the actual movies.

In the TCG

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

Brock'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 #
Brock's Zubat Grass Gym Heroes Rare 24/132 Nivi City Gym    
Brock's Vulpix Fire Gym Heroes Common 73/132 Leaders' Stadium Common  
      Nivi City Gym    
Brock's Zubat Grass Gym Heroes Common 74/132 Leaders' Stadium Common  
Brock's Vulpix Fire Gym Challenge Uncommon 37/132 Leaders' Stadium Uncommon  
Brock's Crobat Grass       Theater Limited VS Pack   002/018
Brock's Mudkip Water       ADV-P Promotional cards   038/ADV-P
Brock's Forretress Metal       Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario   011/020
Brock's Marshtomp Fighting       Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sea's Manaphy   008/019
Croagunk Pokémon M Psychic       Movie Commemoration Random Pack   013/022
 


Trivia

Some old memories of Brock with his traveling companions
  • Most official sources do not give Brock a last name. However, several sources suggest that in the anime, his last name is Harrison. In the July 2006 issue of K-Zone Magazine, Eric Stuart was interviewed, and he said Brock's last name is Harrison.[7]
    • In Love, Totodile Style, Brock confirmed that he does indeed have a last name, although did not give it.
  • Brock captured a new Pokémon sooner after his debut than any other main character, even Ash, by capturing Zubat in Clefairy and the Moon Stone, exactly one episode after his debut.
  • Brock has owned four Pokémon whose Evolutions debuted in a different generation than that Pokémon (Onix, Golbat, Bonsly, and Happiny). All of them have since evolved.
    • In addition to this, all of their final evolutionary stages debuted in Generation II.
  • Pokémon the Series: XY is the only series with Ash as a main character where Brock does not appear and is never mentioned.
  • Brock is the first of Ash's friends to have obtained a new Pokémon within the main series after retiring from the main cast.
  • Brock is the only one of Ash's male friends to have more than one main outfit.
  • Brock ranked first place in a 20th anniversary poll leading up to I Choose You! concerning former cast members viewers want to see return.[8]
  • In The Arceus Chronicles (Part 2), Brock is seen driving a mini-plane of sorts, an indication that at some point after his adventures with Ash, he may have acquired a driver's license.
  • Brock is tied with Goh for having met the most mutual friends of Ash, at 12.
  • Among the anime characters, Brock has the most known family members, with a total of 11.
  • Brock was the first main character to use Mega Evolution.

Hidaka interview about Brock's short absence from the anime

There had been some debate between members of the fanbase in regards to why Brock was removed from the main cast during the Orange Islands arc, why Tracey Sketchit was created, and why Brock returned later. In an interview with former Pokémon anime director and storyboard artist Masamitsu Hidaka, he stated his own reason why Brock was removed from the cast and why he eventually returned. He revealed that the true reason they replaced Brock is because, once they realized Pokémon was going global, there was a chance that Americans, if not anyone else outside of Japan, would view Brock as a racist stereotype because of his eyes (even though there wasn't an actual complaint yet). So they created a "tall, Anglo-Saxon looking person to be on the safe side". They later replaced Tracey with Brock again once they realized that no one really cared as to what Brock looks like, and actually enjoyed his character. However, this was only stated by Hidaka and not by any other staff member.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese タケシ Takeshi From take, bamboo. Possibly from 岳 take ("mountain peak").
English, Brazilian Portuguese, Danish, Dutch
Hindi, Italian, Malay, Norwegian
Polish, Spanish, Swedish
Tamil, Telugu, Turkish 		Brock Rhymes with and contains the word rock
French Pierre Literally means "stone"
German Rocko From rock
Korean 웅 Ung '웅' means 'man-like', brave. A common word used for boy's names in Korea
Chinese (Mandarin) 小剛 / 小刚 Xiǎo Gāng May be named after 首藤剛志, Takeshi Shudō. Also, 剛 can mean "hard", "firm" or "strong".
Chinese (Cantonese) 小剛 Síu Gōng Same as Mandarin name
Bulgarian Брок Brok Transcription of English name
Indonesian Brock (Kanto saga)
Takeshi (Johto saga-present) 		Same as English name
Same as Japanese name
Hebrew ברוק Brock Same as English name
Thai ทาเคชิ Takeshi Same as Japanese name
Russian Брок Brok Transcription of English name


References

  1. ↑ Brock's concept art of his original design
  2. ↑ https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1515570755110830080
  3. ↑ https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1591672205040943105
  4. ↑ https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1622112786506723328
  5. ↑ https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1637333078136987649
  6. ↑ Press release of "Hometown Story"
  7. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20061216014724/http://www.totalpokemon.com/anime/stuartview1
  8. ↑ https://s.animeanime.jp/article/2017/05/11/33827.html

External links

See also


Pokémon the Series characters
Protagonists Ash Ketchum (Pikachu) • Misty (Togetic) • Brock • Tracey Sketchit • May • Max • Dawn (Piplup) • Iris (Haxorus) • Cilan • Serena • Clemont • Bonnie (Dedenne) • Lana • Kiawe • Lillie • Sophocles • Mallow • Rotom Pokédex • Goh (Grookey)
Rivals Gary • Ritchie • Harrison • Drew • Harley • Morrison • Tyson • Solidad • Paul • Nando • Zoey • Kenny • Conway • Barry • Ursula • Trip • Bianca • Burgundy • Stephan • Georgia • Cameron • Aria • Alain • Miette • Tierno • Shauna • Trevor • Nini • Sawyer • Gladion • Horacio • Hau • Leon • Raihan • Horace • Bea • League Conference participants • Coordinators • Performers • World Coronation Series participants
Antagonists Jessie (Wobbuffet) • James • Meowth • Giovanni • Butch • Cassidy • Dr. Namba • Matori • Pierce • Dr. Zager • Gozu • Tabitha • Maxie • Shelly • Archie • Hunter J • Saturn • Cyrus • Mars • Jupiter • Charon • Colress • Aldith • Ghetsis • Barret • Malamar • Lysandre • Mable • Celosia • Aliana • Xerosic • Bryony • Tupp • Zipp • Rapp • Plumeria • Guzma • Viren • Rose • Oleana
Professors Professor Oak • Professor Ivy • Professor Elm • Professor Birch • Professor Rowan • Professor Carolina • Professor Juniper • Dr. Fennel • Cedric Juniper • Professor Sycamore • Professor Kukui • Professor Burnet • Professor Cerise • Professor Magnolia • Sonia • Professor Amaranth
Relatives Delia Ketchum • Daisy • Violet • Lily • James's parents • Flint • Lola • Forrest • Brock's siblings • Norman • Caroline • Johanna • Chili • Cress • Grace • Meyer • Lana's father • Lana's mother • Harper and Sarah • Rango • Sima • Mimo • Kiawe's grandfather • Mohn • Lusamine • Gladion • Sophocles's parents • Molayne • Abe • Mallow's mother • Ulu • Walker • Camille • Halta
Supporting Officer Jenny • Nurse Joy • Magikarp salesman • Todd Snap • Charles Goodshow • Casey • Liza • Sakura • Lance • Clair • Raoul Contesta • Mr. Sukizo • Steven Stone • Vivian Meridian • Robert • Scott • Lilian Meridian • Solana • Brandon • Marian • Yuzo • Rhonda • Cynthia • Reggie • Angie • Looker • Izzy and Cara • Lyra • Khoury • Tobias • Don George • Elder • Alder • Luke • Freddy O'Martian • Ingo • Emmet • Jervis • Virgil • N • Anthea and Concordia • Porter • Alexa • Sophie • Cosette • Clembot • Sanpei • Mairin • Astrid • Diantha • Korrina • Gurkinn • Monsieur Pierre • Palermo • Keanan • Malva • Samson Oak • Anela • Hobbes • Nina • Anna • Laki • Dana • Yansu • Wicke • Faba • Ilima • Acerola • Dia • Chloe • Chrysa • Ren • Parker • Talia • Lei • Danika • Quillon • Hop • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Frontier Brains • Island kahunas • Many temporary characters
Supporting Pokémon Fearow • Ho-Oh • Squirtle Squad • Pink Butterfree • Haunter • Jigglypuff • Mewtwo • Mimey • Lapras herd • Granbull • Pichu Brothers • Lugia • Silver • Delibird • Wynaut • Larvitar • Kyogre and Groudon • Articuno • Deoxys • Lake guardians • Forces of nature • Meloetta • Reshiram • Super-ancient Pokémon • Wooper • Florges • Squishy • Z2 • Guardian deities • Bewear • Toucannon's flock • Stoutland • Oranguru • Nebby • Stufful • Ultra Beasts • Grandpa Forest • Necrozma • Lunala • Shaymin • Mew • Rotom Phones • Pelipper • Thievul trio • Eternatus • Drone Rotom • Legendary heroes • Latias • Recurring wild Pokémon
See also: Pokémon Horizons characters


Ash & Pikachu characters
Main characters
Ash Ketchum • Pikachu • Misty • Togepi • Brock • May • Max • Jessie • James • Meowth
Rivals
Gary Oak • Drew • Morrison
Gym Leaders and Frontier Brains
Whitney • Clair • Roxanne • Norman • Noland • Greta • Lucy
Other
Anna • Azusa • Professor Birch • Calista • Caroline • Professor Cozmo • Drake • Eriko
Eriko's grandmother • Mrs. Grimm • Hiroto • Jack Pollockson • Kaburagi • Kiyo • Lily • Professor Oak
Oliver • Robert • Shelly • Solana • Susie • Tabitha • Team Rocket Scientist • Timmy
Whitney's grandmother • Winstrate family


Main characters
Ash Ketchum • Pikachu • Gary Oak • Ritchie • May Oak • Professor Oak • Delia Ketchum • Jessie • James • Meowth
Gym Leaders
Brock • Misty • Koga • Sabrina • Giovanni • Rudy • Drake
Other
A.J. • Aya • Bill • Damian • Dario • Duplica • Eevee brothers • Giselle • Jeanette Fisher • Officer Jenny • Joe • Nurse Joy
Lara Laramie • Mahri • Melanie • Mikey • Mimi • Professor Orville • Potter • Florinda Showers • Ruby • Samurai • Tommy


Characters: Ash • Misty • Brock • Pikachu • Jessie • James • Meowth
Giovanni • MechaMew2 • Delia • Professor Oak
Songs: You & Me & Pokémon • It Will All Be Mine • My Best Friends • Everything Changes
Misty's Song • The Best at Being the Worst • Pikachu (I Choose You) • What Kind of Pokémon Are You?
The Time Has Come • Double Trouble • Two Perfect Girls • I've Got a Secret • You Just Can't Win • Finale


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