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color={{factory color}} | | |color={{factory color}} | ||
corecolor={{factory color light}} | | |corecolor={{factory color light}} | ||
bordercolor={{factory color dark}} | | |bordercolor={{factory color dark}} | ||
name=Thorton | | |name=Thorton | ||
jname=ネジキ | | |jname=ネジキ | ||
tmname=Neziki | | |tmname=Neziki | ||
image=Platinum Thorton.png | | |image=Platinum Thorton.png | ||
size=200px | | |size=200px | ||
caption= | |caption=Artwork from Platinum | ||
gender=Male | | |gender=Male | ||
age= | |age=no | ||
|hometown=Unknown | |||
hometown=Unknown | | |region=[[Sinnoh]]{{sup/4|Pt}}<br>[[Johto]]{{sup/4|HGSS}} | ||
region=[[Sinnoh]]{{sup/4|Pt}} | |relatives=Unknown | ||
relatives=Unknown | | |trainer=yes | ||
trainer=yes | | |trainerclass={{tc|Factory Head}} <small>([[Frontier Brain]])</small> | ||
trainerclass={{tc|Factory Head}} | |game=yes | ||
game=yes | | |generation={{gen|IV}}, {{gen|VIII}}, {{gen|XI}} | ||
generation={{gen|IV}} | | |games={{v2|Platinum}}<br>{{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}<br>{{pkmn|Masters EX}} | ||
games={{v2|Platinum}} | |leader=no | ||
leader=no | | |brain=Pt | ||
brain=Pt | | |facility={{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}} | ||
facility={{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}} | | |print=Factory Print | ||
print=Factory Print| | |anime=no | ||
anime=no | | |epnum= | ||
epnum= | | |epname= | ||
epname= | | |enva= | ||
enva= | | |java= | ||
java= | |||
|gameanim=yes | |gameanim=yes | ||
|envagame=Jon Allen <small>({{pkmn|Masters}})</small> | |envagame=Jon Allen<ref name="Jon Allen">[https://twitter.com/kingjonallen/status/1167186558203518977 Jon Allen on Twitter]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small> | ||
|javagame=Shōhei Komatsu <small>({{pkmn|Masters}})</small> | |javagame=Shōhei Komatsu<ref name="Shōhei Komatsu">[https://twitter.com/shohei_k0414/status/1168033746127245313 Shōhei Komatsu on Twitter] (Japanese)</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small> | ||
|pv=yes<!--cameo--> | |||
|pvnum=Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer | |||
|pvname=Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer | |||
}} | }} | ||
''' | '''Thorton''' (Japanese: '''ネジキ''' ''Neziki'') is the [[Frontier Brain]] in charge of running the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}'s {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}, acting under the title of '''{{tc|Factory Head}}''' (Japanese: '''ファクトリーヘッド''' ''Factory Head''). | ||
==In the games== | ==In the core series games== | ||
Thorton is the [[Frontier Brain]] of the Battle Factory in the [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]] regions. It is suggested he is very intelligent, as he mentions inventing a machine that analyzes the player's Pokémon. If he is defeated he will hand over the Factory Print. | Thorton is the [[Frontier Brain]] of the Battle Factory in the [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]] regions. It is suggested he is very intelligent, as he mentions inventing a machine that analyzes the player's Pokémon. If he is defeated he will hand over the Factory Print. | ||
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Like the {{player}}, he uses [[rental Pokémon]]. Therefore, all of his Pokémon are random for both the Gold and Silver Prints, so he can use any Pokémon except for those that are not admissible in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}; these include {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Phione}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, and {{p|Arceus}}. | Like the {{player}}, he uses [[rental Pokémon]]. Therefore, all of his Pokémon are random for both the Gold and Silver Prints, so he can use any Pokémon except for those that are not admissible in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}; these include {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Phione}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, and {{p|Arceus}}. | ||
== | ==In the spin-off games== | ||
=== | ===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]=== | ||
{{main|Thorton (Masters)}} | |||
Thorton forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Bronzong}} and {{p|Magnezone}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Thorton became a playable sync pair since the game's release. | |||
{{PairDex/h|Factory}} | |||
{{PairDex|036|Thorton|trainerlink=Thorton (Masters)#Bronzong|trainerimg=Thorton|0437|Bronzong|Steel|Fire|Tech|4EX|Sync Pair Scout}} | |||
{{PairDex|036|Thorton|trainerlink=Thorton (Masters)#Magnezone|trainerimg=Thorton|0462|Magnezone|Steel|Fighting|Field|exrole=Support|6|Variety Sync Pair Scout}} | |||
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== | ==Quotes== | ||
{{main|Thorton/Quotes}} | |||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Adventures=== | ||
[[File:Thorton Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Thorton in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | [[File:Thorton Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Thorton in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | ||
Thorton first appears along with his fellow [[Frontier Brain]]s, [[Palmer]], [[Dahlia]], and [[Argenta]] in a meeting; afterward they go back to their facilities. Thorton later appears at his facility, the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}, where he watches {{adv|Platinum}} battle through it. Eventually, Platinum manages to get enough wins to allow her to challenge him and they begin battling. | Thorton first appears along with his fellow [[Frontier Brain]]s, [[Palmer]], [[Dahlia]], and [[Argenta]] in a meeting; afterward they go back to their facilities. Thorton later appears at his facility, the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}, where he watches {{adv|Platinum}} battle through it. Eventually, Platinum manages to get enough wins to allow her to challenge him and they begin battling. | ||
Due to the rules of the Battle Factory, the two use [[rental Pokémon]] to Battle each other instead of their own Pokémon. Despite Thorton having much confidence in his battling skills and knowledge, Platinum proves superior to him in both categories, allowing her to defeat him. Angered at his defeat, Thorton throws a temper tantrum until Argenta snaps him out of it by slapping him in the face. | Due to the rules of the Battle Factory, the two use [[rental Pokémon]] to Battle each other instead of their own Pokémon. Despite Thorton having much confidence in his battling skills and knowledge, Platinum proves superior to him in both categories, allowing her to defeat him. Angered at his defeat, Thorton throws a temper tantrum until Argenta snaps him out of it by slapping him in the face. | ||
Later, he is given a Team Galactic camera robot that [[Riley]] obtained on [[Iron Island]] and is tasked with fixing it. Eventually, he succeeds, but is left exhausted in the process. | Later, he is given a Team Galactic camera robot that [[Riley]] obtained on [[Iron Island]] and is tasked with fixing it. Eventually, he succeeds, but is left exhausted in the process. | ||
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|epnum=PS427 | |epnum=PS427 | ||
|epname=Uprooting Seedot | |epname=Uprooting Seedot | ||
|desc=Thorton's {{p|Tyranitar}} was used to battle Platinum at the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}. It proved powerful and its ability to create a sandstorm which made Platinum's Pokémon constantly take damage. Eventually, it was defeated by Platinum's {{ | |desc=Thorton's {{p|Tyranitar}} was used to battle Platinum at the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}. It proved powerful and its ability to create a sandstorm which made Platinum's Pokémon constantly take damage. Eventually, it was defeated by a double super-effective {{m|Focus Punch}} from Platinum's {{pkmn2|rental}} {{p|Kadabra}}. | ||
None of Tyranitar's moves are known and its Ability is {{a|Sand Stream}}.}} | None of Tyranitar's moves are known and its Ability is {{a|Sand Stream}}.}} | ||
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|epnum=PS428 | |epnum=PS428 | ||
|epname=Outlasting Ledian | |epname=Outlasting Ledian | ||
|desc=Thorton's {{p|Ursaring}} was used to battle Platinum at the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}. With the {{stat|speed}} gained from Ledian's Baton Pass, it was able to easily defeat Platinum's Qwilfish. Later, it fought her Kadabra and was defeated when its energy was absorbed with a {{m|Drain Punch}}. | |desc=Thorton's {{p|Ursaring}} was used to battle Platinum at the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}. With the {{stat|speed}} gained from Ledian's Baton Pass, it was able to easily defeat Platinum's rental Qwilfish. Later, it fought her rental Kadabra and was defeated when its energy was absorbed with a {{m|Drain Punch}}. | ||
Ursaring's known moves are {{m|Earthquake}} and {{m|Focus Punch}}.}} | Ursaring's known moves are {{m|Earthquake}} and {{m|Focus Punch}}.}} | ||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
[[File:ThortonLostOrigin195.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Thorton (Lost Origin 167)|Thorton]] in the TCG]] | |||
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Thorton or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. | This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Thorton or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. | ||
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Skarmory FB (Supreme Victors 83)|Skarmory]] {{SP|FB}}|type=Metal|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=83/147|jpsetlink=Supreme Victors|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Common|jpnum=066/100}} | {{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Skarmory FB (Supreme Victors 83)|Skarmory]] {{SP|FB}}|type=Metal|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=83/147|jpsetlink=Supreme Victors|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Common|jpnum=066/100}} | ||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Electivire FB LV.X (Supreme Victors 144)|Electivire]] {{SP|FB}} [[Electivire FB LV.X (Supreme Victors 144)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare Holo LV.X|ennum=144/147|jpsetlink=Supreme Victors|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Rare Holo LV.X|jpnum=039/100}} | {{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Electivire FB LV.X (Supreme Victors 144)|Electivire]] {{SP|FB}} [[Electivire FB LV.X (Supreme Victors 144)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare Holo LV.X|ennum=144/147|jpsetlink=Supreme Victors|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Rare Holo LV.X|jpnum=039/100}} | ||
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Lightning}} | |||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Lost Origin|Thorton|167}}|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Lost Origin|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=167/196|jpset=Lost Abyss|jprarity=U|jpnum=097/100|enset2=Lost Origin|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=195/196|jpset2=Lost Abyss|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=115/100|enset3=Lost Origin|enrarity3=Rare Rainbow|ennum3=210/196|jpset3=Lost Abyss|jprarity3=HR|jpnum3=123/100}} | |||
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}} | {{cardlist/footer|Lightning}} | ||
==Gallery== | |||
:''For images of Thorton in [[Pokémon Masters EX]], see: [[Thorton (Masters)#Gallery|Thorton (Masters)]]'' | |||
===Artwork=== | |||
====Standard==== | |||
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color}}; font-size:80%;" | |||
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|style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Platinum Thorton.png|175px]] | |||
|style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Sinnoh Battle Frontier Brain artwork.png|250px]] | |||
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| Artwork for<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}} | |||
| {{color2|000|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier}} promotional<br>artwork for {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}} | |||
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===Game assets=== | |||
====Sprites and models==== | |||
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color}}; font-size:80%;" | |||
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|style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Pt Thorton.png]] | |||
|style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSThorton.png]] | |||
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| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}} | |||
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}} | |||
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| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Thorton OD.png]] | |||
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| colspan=2 | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}} | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* In the English | * In the English translations of the games, Thorton and [[Noland]] are the only [[Frontier Brain]]s who share a {{pkmn|Trainer}} class. | ||
** However, both [[Palmer]] and [[Anabel]] share the same | ** However, both [[Palmer]] and [[Anabel]] share the same class—{{tc|Tower Tycoon}}—in the Japanese versions. | ||
* Currently, Thorton has the highest amount of cards in the TCG of any Frontier Brain. | |||
==Names== | ==Names== | ||
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| Japanese | | Japanese | ||
| ネジキ ''Neziki'' | | ネジキ ''Neziki'' | ||
| From 捩木 '' | | From 捩木 ''nejiki'' ({{wp|Lyonia ovalifolia|staggerbush}}) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| English | | English | ||
| Thorton | | Thorton | ||
| From ''thorn'' | | From ''{{wp|Thorns, spines, and prickles|thorn}}'' | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| German | |||
| Distmar | |||
| From ''Distel'' ({{wp|thistle}}) | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| Spanish | |||
| Espinal | |||
| From ''espina'' (thorn) | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| French | | French | ||
| Cardus | | Cardus | ||
| From the genus ''{{wp|Carduus}}'' | | From the genus ''{{wp|Carduus}}'' (plumeless thistles) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Italian | | Italian | ||
| Spino | | Spino | ||
| From ''spina'' | | From ''spina'' (thorn) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Korean | | Korean | ||
| 수철 ''Sucheol'' | | 수철 ''Sucheol'' | ||
| From 소철 (蘇鐵) ''socheol'' | | From 소철 (蘇鐵) ''socheol'' ({{wp|Cycas revoluta|sago cycad}}) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}}) | | Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}}) | ||
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| Vietnamese | | Vietnamese | ||
| Neziki | | Neziki | ||
| | | Transcription of his Japanese name | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | |||
| Spino | |||
| From ''espinho'' (thorn) | |||
|}{{-}} | |}{{-}} | ||
==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||
* [[a:Category:Thorton|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]] | * [[a:Category:Thorton|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]] | ||
==References== | |||
<references> | |||
</references> | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
{{Generation IV Frontier Brains}} | {{Generation IV Frontier Brains}} | ||
{{Project CharacterDex notice}} | {{Project CharacterDex notice}} | ||
[[Category:Frontier Brains]] | [[Category:Frontier Brains]] | ||
[[Category:Game characters]] | [[Category:Game characters]] | ||
[[Category:Platinum characters]] | [[Category:Platinum characters]] | ||
[[Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver characters]] | [[Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver characters]] | ||
[[Category:Manga characters]] | [[Category:Manga characters]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]] | [[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:07, 19 July 2024
| Thorton ネジキ Neziki | |
 Artwork from Platinum | |
| Gender | Male |
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| Hometown | Unknown |
| Region | SinnohPt JohtoHGSS |
| Trainer class | Factory Head (Frontier Brain) |
| Generation | IV, VIII, XI |
| Games | Platinum HeartGold and SoulSilver Masters EX |
| Commemorative print | Factory Print |
| Game animation debut | Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer |
| English voice actor | Jon Allen[1] (Masters EX) |
| Japanese voice actor | Shōhei Komatsu[2] (Masters EX) |
Thorton (Japanese: ネジキ Neziki) is the Frontier Brain in charge of running the Battle Frontier's Battle Factory, acting under the title of Factory Head (Japanese: ファクトリーヘッド Factory Head).
In the core series games
Thorton is the Frontier Brain of the Battle Factory in the Sinnoh and Johto regions. It is suggested he is very intelligent, as he mentions inventing a machine that analyzes the player's Pokémon. If he is defeated he will hand over the Factory Print.
Pokémon
Like the player, he uses rental Pokémon. Therefore, all of his Pokémon are random for both the Gold and Silver Prints, so he can use any Pokémon except for those that are not admissible in the Battle Frontier; these include Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, and Arceus.
In the spin-off games
Pokémon Masters EX
- Main article: Thorton (Masters)
Thorton forms a sync pair with Bronzong and Magnezone in Pokémon Masters EX. Thorton became a playable sync pair since the game's release.
| Dex | Trainer | NDex | Pokémon | Type | Weakness | Role | EX role | Base potential | Availability | ||
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Thorton | #0437 | 
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Bronzong |
Steel
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Fire
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★★★★☆☆EX | Sync Pair Scout | |
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Thorton | #0462 | 
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Magnezone |
Steel
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Fighting
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★★★★★☆EX | Variety Sync Pair Scout |
Quotes
- Main article: Thorton/Quotes
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Thorton in Pokémon Adventures
Thorton first appears along with his fellow Frontier Brains, Palmer, Dahlia, and Argenta in a meeting; afterward they go back to their facilities. Thorton later appears at his facility, the Battle Factory, where he watches Platinum battle through it. Eventually, Platinum manages to get enough wins to allow her to challenge him and they begin battling.
Due to the rules of the Battle Factory, the two use rental Pokémon to Battle each other instead of their own Pokémon. Despite Thorton having much confidence in his battling skills and knowledge, Platinum proves superior to him in both categories, allowing her to defeat him. Angered at his defeat, Thorton throws a temper tantrum until Argenta snaps him out of it by slapping him in the face.
Later, he is given a Team Galactic camera robot that Riley obtained on Iron Island and is tasked with fixing it. Eventually, he succeeds, but is left exhausted in the process.
Pokémon
Rented
Tyranitar
| Debut | Uprooting Seedot |
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Thorton's Tyranitar was used to battle Platinum at the Battle Factory. It proved powerful and its ability to create a sandstorm which made Platinum's Pokémon constantly take damage. Eventually, it was defeated by a double super-effective Focus Punch from Platinum's rental Kadabra.
None of Tyranitar's moves are known and its Ability is Sand Stream.
Ledian
| Debut | Uprooting Seedot |
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Thorton's Ledian was used to battle Platinum at the Battle Factory. It managed to defeat Platinum's Loudred and helped Thorton's Ursaring by sending its stat upgrades to it. Eventually, it was defeated by the poisoning it received from the Poison Point of Platinum's Qwilfish.
Ledian's known moves are Supersonic, Focus Punch, Agility, and Baton Pass.
Ursaring
| Debut | Outlasting Ledian |
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Thorton's Ursaring was used to battle Platinum at the Battle Factory. With the speed gained from Ledian's Baton Pass, it was able to easily defeat Platinum's rental Qwilfish. Later, it fought her rental Kadabra and was defeated when its energy was absorbed with a Drain Punch.
Ursaring's known moves are Earthquake and Focus Punch.
In the TCG
Thorton in the TCG
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Thorton or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
| Thorton'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. | |||||||
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| Card | Type | English Expansion |
Rarity | # | Japanese Expansion |
Rarity | # |
Electivire 
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Supreme Victors | 
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4/147 | Beat of the Frontier |
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038/100 |
| Skarmory
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Supreme Victors | 
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83/147 | Beat of the Frontier | 
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066/100 |
| Electivire LV.X
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Supreme Victors | 
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144/147 | Beat of the Frontier |
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039/100 |
| Card | Type | English Expansion |
Rarity | # | Japanese Expansion |
Rarity | # |
| Thorton | Su | Lost Origin |
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167/196 | Lost Abyss | 
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097/100 |
| Lost Origin | 
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195/196 | Lost Abyss | 
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115/100 | ||
| Lost Origin | 
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210/196 | Lost Abyss | 
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123/100 | ||
Gallery
- For images of Thorton in Pokémon Masters EX, see: Thorton (Masters)
Artwork
Standard
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| Artwork for Platinum |
Battle Frontier promotional artwork for Platinum |
Game assets
Sprites and models
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| Sprite from Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver |
VS sprite from Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver |
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| Overworld sprite from Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver | |
Trivia
- In the English translations of the games, Thorton and Noland are the only Frontier Brains who share a Trainer class.
- However, both Palmer and Anabel share the same class—Tower Tycoon—in the Japanese versions.
- Currently, Thorton has the highest amount of cards in the TCG of any Frontier Brain.
Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
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| Japanese | ネジキ Neziki | From 捩木 nejiki (staggerbush) |
| English | Thorton | From thorn |
| German | Distmar | From Distel (thistle) |
| Spanish | Espinal | From espina (thorn) |
| French | Cardus | From the genus Carduus (plumeless thistles) |
| Italian | Spino | From spina (thorn) |
| Korean | 수철 Sucheol | From 소철 (蘇鐵) socheol (sago cycad) |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 捩木 Lièmù | From the Japanese name 捩木 Nejiki |
| Chinese (Cantonese) | 捩木 Lihtmuhk | |
| Vietnamese | Neziki | Transcription of his Japanese name |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Spino | From espinho (thorn) |
Related articles
References
- ↑ Jon Allen on Twitter
- ↑ Shōhei Komatsu on Twitter (Japanese)
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