Welcome to Bulbapedia, the free Pokémon encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Create your account and get started with editing pages!
staging.bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net

Wattson: Difference between revisions

From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia.
Jump to navigationJump to search
 
(27 intermediate revisions by 19 users not shown)
Line 40: Line 40:
'''Wattson''' (Japanese: '''テッセン''' ''Tessen'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Mauville City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Mauville Gym]]. {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him receive the {{Badge|Dynamo}}. He is a jolly old man who [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
'''Wattson''' (Japanese: '''テッセン''' ''Tessen'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Mauville City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Mauville Gym]]. {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him receive the {{Badge|Dynamo}}. He is a jolly old man who [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.


==In the core series==
==In the core series games==
[[File:Wattson ORAS.png|thumb|200px|Wattson challenging the player]]
 
Wattson's title is "The cheerfully electrifying man!" The citizens of Mauville think of him as "eccentric," and one of his students affectionately referred to him as a "tough coot." He prefers to employ Electric-type Pokémon, and is a generally jovial man.
Wattson's title is "The cheerfully electrifying man!" The citizens of Mauville think of him as "eccentric," and one of his students affectionately referred to him as a "tough coot." He prefers to employ Electric-type Pokémon, and is a generally jovial man.


Wattson founded Mauville; in [[Generation III]] he once had a desire to convert Mauville in an expansion project, but abandoned that plan. Instead, he installed switch-controlled dynamos in his Gym that create doors of electricity. In the remakes, however, Wattson's conversion plans were realized.
Wattson founded Mauville; in [[Generation III]] he once had a desire to convert Mauville in an expansion project, but abandoned that plan. Instead, he installed switch-controlled dynamos in his Gym that create doors of electricity. In the [[remake]]s, however, Wattson's conversion plans were realized.


Wattson was the Project Leader of the [[Sea Mauville]] project under [[Greater Mauville Holdings]]. Based on [[Sea Mauville#History|documents in Sea Mauville]], Wattson ended up being involved in the closure of both [[New Mauville]] and [[Sea Mauville]] due to issues involving the environment and Pokémon. Prior to the closure of [[Sea Mauville]], Wattson was under investigation by [[Dock]] for actions that Wattson took to close New Mauville.
Wattson was the Project Leader of the [[Sea Mauville]] project under [[Greater Mauville Holdings]]. Based on [[Sea Mauville#History|documents in Sea Mauville]], Wattson ended up being involved in the closure of both [[New Mauville]] and Sea Mauville due to issues involving the environment and Pokémon. Prior to the closure of Sea Mauville, Wattson was under investigation by [[Dock]] for actions that Wattson took to close New Mauville.


In addition to the Dynamo Badge, Wattson gives out {{TM|34|Shock Wave}}, in {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. In {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, he gives out {{TM|72|Volt Switch}}
In addition to the Dynamo Badge, Wattson gives out {{TM|34|Shock Wave}}, in {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. In {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, he gives out {{TM|72|Volt Switch}}
Line 64: Line 66:
===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
===={{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}====
===={{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}====
Wattson uses two [[Super Potion]]s.
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{electric color}}
|color={{electric color}}
Line 113: Line 116:


===={{game|Emerald}}====
===={{game|Emerald}}====
Wattson uses two [[Super Potion]]s in the Gym battle, and three [[Full Restore]]s in the rematches.
=====Gym battle=====
=====Gym battle=====
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
Line 485: Line 489:
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
===={{B2W2}}====
=====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]=====
=====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]=====
Wattson uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s, and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s. Wattson will always lead with his signature Pokémon, {{p|Manectric}}.
Wattson uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s, and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s. Wattson will always lead with his signature Pokémon, {{p|Manectric}}.
Line 727: Line 731:
|}{{left clear}}
|}{{left clear}}


==Artwork==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}}; font-size: 80%;"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}}; font-size: 80%;"
|-
|-
Line 737: Line 742:
|}
|}


===Sprites===
===Sprites and models===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}}; font-size: 80%"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}}; font-size: 80%"
|-
|-
Line 748: Line 753:
| VS portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
| VS portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Wattson III OD.png‎]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Wattson III OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Wattson OD.png‎]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Wattson OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Wattson ORAS OD.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Wattson ORAS OD.png|100px]]
|-
|-
Line 762: Line 767:
==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===Main series===
===Main series===
[[File:Wattson anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Wattson in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Wattson anime.png|thumb|250px|Wattson in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Wattson debuted in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]''. He manned the controls to his [[Gym]]'s trap and laughed as {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} made their way through the facility. One of Wattson's tricks was a robotic {{p|Raikou}} that ended up overcharging {{AP|Pikachu}}'s electricity. As a result, Pikachu was able to completely wipe out Wattson's team on his own, using a series of super-effective {{m|Thunderbolt}}s.
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
Wattson debuted in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]''. He manned the controls to his [[Gym]]'s trap and laughed as {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} made their way through the facility. One of Wattson's tricks was a robotic {{p|Raikou}} that ended up overcharging {{AP|Pikachu}}'s electricity. As a result, Pikachu was able to completely wipe out Wattson's team on his own, using a series of supercharged {{m|Thunderbolt}}s and an equally supercharged {{m|Thunder}} attack.


Disheartened by this humiliating loss, Wattson handed Ash the {{Badge|Dynamo}}; left his Pokémon at the local [[Pokémon Center]]; and wandered off to his training spot, the [[New Mauville]] power plant, to clear his head. There, Wattson befriended an {{p|Electrike}}. Soon after, {{TRT}} stole all of the {{t|Electric}} Pokémon from the power plant. {{an|Watt}}, Ash, and the others soon located Wattson and they confronted Team Rocket together. Wattson used his electric Raikou to distract Team Rocket, while Pikachu and Electrike helped free the [[wild Pokémon]]. Pikachu and Electrike then fought Team Rocket's Pokémon before sending them all blasting off. Ash explained that Pikachu had become supercharged from the Raikou mecha and tried to return the Dynamo Badge, but Wattson told him to keep it. Electrike decided to stay with Wattson, giving him a fresh start. Wattson then challenged Ash to a {{pkmn|battle}} once his Electrike had grown a bit, and Ash accepted.
Disheartened by this humiliating loss, Wattson handed Ash the {{Badge|Dynamo}}; left his Pokémon at the local [[Pokémon Center]]; and wandered off to his training spot, the [[New Mauville]] power plant, to clear his head. There, Wattson befriended an {{p|Electrike}}. Soon after, {{TRT}} stole all of the {{t|Electric}} Pokémon from the power plant. {{an|Watt}}, Ash, and the others soon located Wattson and they confronted Team Rocket together. Wattson used his electric Raikou to distract Team Rocket, while Pikachu and Electrike helped free the [[wild Pokémon]]. Pikachu and Electrike then fought Team Rocket's Pokémon before sending them all blasting off. Ash explained that Pikachu had become supercharged from the Raikou mecha and tried to return the Dynamo Badge, but Wattson told him to keep it. Electrike decided to stay with Wattson, giving him a fresh start. Wattson then challenged Ash to a {{pkmn|battle}} once his Electrike had grown a bit, and Ash accepted.
Line 772: Line 778:


====Character====
====Character====
Wattson is a jovial man with a contagious laugh. He is also a practical joker at heart, and he has gone on to fill the [[Mauville Gym]] with traps to keep his challengers tense before their match begins. This extends into his {{pkmn|battle}} strategy, and he uses surprise techniques like his {{TP|Wattson|Manectric}}'s {{m|Charge}} to overcome his challenger's advances. Wattson takes a hands-on approach to raising his Pokémon.
Wattson is a jovial man with a contagious laugh, much like his game counterpart. He is also a practical joker at heart, and he has gone on to fill the [[Mauville Gym]] with traps to keep his challengers tense before their match begins. This extends into his {{pkmn|battle}} strategy, and he uses surprise techniques like his {{TP|Wattson|Manectric}}'s {{m|Charge}} to overcome his challenger's advances. Wattson takes a hands-on approach to raising his Pokémon.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
Line 853: Line 859:
[[File:Wattson Flannery Adventures.png|thumb|right|250px|Wattson in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Wattson Flannery Adventures.png|thumb|right|250px|Wattson in Pokémon Adventures]]
====History====
====History====
====={{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}=====
====={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}=====
When {{adv|Sapphire}} arrives at Mauville City to challenge her third Gym, she is attacked by one of the Trick Master's machines. When she is captured by it, Wattson and the Trick Master come out of hiding to celebrate their victory, only to realize their mistake. Wattson apologizes for the trouble he caused Sapphire and explained that he and the Trick Master were aiming to capture a wild trouble-making {{p|Donphan}} in the area. When Sapphire wondered if the trap-door she fell into earlier was another one of their gadgets, Wattson realizes that Sapphire had accidentally found the entrance to New Mauville. They attempt to open the entrance again, only for a group of children aiming to challenge Wattson arrive. Wattson easily defeats that children, but awards them Gym Badges anyway. This angers Sapphire, but Wattson explains that he does not really care about the results and enjoys giving Badges if his opponents do their best. He offers a Badge to Sapphire for finding the entrance to New Mauville, but she angrily rejects it on the pretense that wants to earn it in a battle.
When {{adv|Sapphire}} arrives at Mauville City to challenge her third Gym, she is attacked by one of the Trick Master's machines. When she is captured by it, Wattson and the Trick Master come out of hiding to celebrate their victory, only to realize their mistake. Wattson apologizes for the trouble he caused Sapphire and explained that he and the Trick Master were aiming to capture a wild trouble-making {{p|Donphan}} in the area. When Sapphire wondered if the trap-door she fell into earlier was another one of their gadgets, Wattson realizes that Sapphire had accidentally found the entrance to New Mauville. They attempt to open the entrance again, only for a group of children aiming to challenge Wattson arrive. Wattson easily defeats that children, but awards them Gym Badges anyway. This angers Sapphire, but Wattson explains that he does not really care about the results and enjoys giving Badges if his opponents do their best. He offers a Badge to Sapphire for finding the entrance to New Mauville, but she angrily rejects it on the pretense that wants to earn it in a battle.


Line 867: Line 873:
After both Team Magma and Team Aqua are defeated and Groudon and Kyogre have returned to their deep slumber, Wattson celebrated the victory with his allies and thanked Sapphire and {{adv|Ruby}} for their assistance in the battle.
After both Team Magma and Team Aqua are defeated and Groudon and Kyogre have returned to their deep slumber, Wattson celebrated the victory with his allies and thanked Sapphire and {{adv|Ruby}} for their assistance in the battle.


====={{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}=====
====={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}=====
Wattson, along with various people from around Hoenn, is called to [[Sootopolis City]] to assist in stopping [[Grand Meteor Delta]], a giant meteoroid threatening to destroy the planet. When the plan to attack Grand Meteor Delta starts, Wattson and the others have their Pokémon attack the meteoroid at the same time. This, combined with the might of [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)|Rayquaza}}, successfully shatters Grand Meteor Delta into pieces.
Wattson, along with various people from around Hoenn, is called to [[Sootopolis City]] to assist in stopping [[Grand Meteor Delta]], a giant meteoroid threatening to destroy the planet. When the plan to attack Grand Meteor Delta starts, Wattson and the others have their Pokémon attack the meteoroid at the same time. This, combined with the might of [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)|Rayquaza}}, successfully shatters Grand Meteor Delta into pieces.


Line 954: Line 960:
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Like [[Lt. Surge]] is in [[Kanto]], Wattson is the third [[Gym Leader]] encountered on a {{pkmn|journey}}, and is similarly enamored with trap doors and {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.
* Like [[Lt. Surge]] is in [[Kanto]], Wattson is the third [[Gym Leader]] encountered on a {{pkmn|journey}}, and is similarly enamored with trap doors and {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.
* Wattson is the only Electric-type specialist who is not shown with blond hair and blue eyes at least once in the games.
* Wattson is the first Gym Leader who isn't one of {{ashfr|Ash's friends}} whom {{Ash}} has battled after earning his Badge.
* Wattson is the first Gym Leader who isn't one of {{ashfr|Ash's friends}} whom {{Ash}} has battled after earning his Badge.
* Wattson is the only Gym Leader outside of the [[original series]] whom Ash has defeated in their debut episode.
* Wattson is the only Gym Leader in Ruby and Sapphire without a single Pokémon introduced in Generation III. This was changed in Emerald when {{p|Electrike}} and {{p|Manectric}} were added to his initial roster.
* Wattson is the only Gym Leader in Ruby and Sapphire without a single Pokémon introduced in Generation III. This was changed in Emerald when {{p|Electrike}} and {{p|Manectric}} were added to his initial roster.
** Additionally, this makes Wattson the only Gym Leader outside of [[Johto]] who doesn't have a Pokémon introduced in the [[generation]] he first appears as a Gym Leader.
** Additionally, this makes Wattson the only Gym Leader outside of [[Johto]] who doesn't have a Pokémon introduced in the [[generation]] he first appears as a Gym Leader.
* In the {{pmin|Norway|Norwegian}} dub of the {{pkmn|anime}}, Wattson has a slight Danish accent.


==Names==
==Names==
Line 966: Line 973:
! Origin
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Japanese
| Japanese
|テッセン ''Tessen''
| テッセン ''Tessen''
|From 鉄線 ''tessen'' (''{{wp|Clematis}} florida''), which literally means "steel wire". [[Lt. Surge]]'s Japanese name ''Matis'' is also derived from the same genus
| From 鉄線 ''tessen'' (''{{wp|Clematis florida|passion flower clematis}}''; literally "steel wire"), matching to [[Lt. Surge]]'s Japanese name ''Matisse'' being derived from the {{wp|Clematis|same genus}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| Wattson
| From ''{{wp|watt}}'', a unit of power
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German, Italian
| Walter
| From ''watt'', ''volt'', and possibly ''ampere''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|English
| rowspan="2" | Spanish
|Wattson
| Erico<br>
|From ''{{wp|watt}}'', a unit of power
| From ''eléctrico'' (electric)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|French
| Wattson{{tt|*|Anime}}
|Voltere
| Same as English name
|From ''{{wp|volt}}'' and ''ampère'' ({{wp|ampere}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|German, Italian
| French
|Walter
| Voltere
|From ''Watt'', ''Volt'', and possibly ''Ampere''
| From ''{{wp|volt}}'' and ''ampère'' ({{wp|ampere}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Spanish
| Korean
|Erico{{tt|*|Called Wattson in the anime}}
| 암페어 ''Ampe-eo''
|From ''eléctrico'', electric
| From 암페어 ''ampeeo'' (ampere)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Korean
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
|암페어 ''Ampeeo''
| 鐵旋 / 铁旋 ''Tiěxuán''
|From 암페어 ''ampeeo'', ampere
| rowspan="2" |　From the Japanese name 鉄旋 ''Tessen''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|鐵旋／铁旋 ''Tiěxuán''
| 鐵旋 ''Titsyùhn''
|From 鉄旋, an alternative spelling for ''Tessen''. Literally "Iron whirl"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Russian
| Ватсон ''Vatson''
| Ватсон ''Vatson''
| Transcription of English name
| Transcription of his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Vietnamese
| Tessen
| Tessen
| Transliteration of his Japanese name
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}
Line 1,006: Line 1,019:
==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Wattson|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
* [[a:Category:Wattson|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
{{Gym Leaders of Hoenn}}<br>
{{Gym Leaders of Hoenn}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}


[[Category:Anime characters]]
[[Category:Animation characters]]
[[Category:Manga characters]]
[[Category:Manga characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]]

Latest revision as of 00:27, 1 September 2024

Wattson
テッセン Tessen
"The cheerfully electrifying man!"
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Wattson.png
Artwork from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Gender Male
Eye color Black
Hair color White
Hometown Mauville City
Region Hoenn
Relatives WifeORAS
Trainer class Gym LeaderRSEORAS
Pokémon TrainerB2W2
Generation III, V, VI
Games Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Black 2 and White 2
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Leader of Mauville Gym
Badge Dynamo Badge
Specializes in Electric types
Game animation cameos GOTCHA!
Anime debut Watt's with Wattson
English voice actor Dan Green
Japanese voice actor Ken'ichi Ogata

Wattson (Japanese: テッセン Tessen) is the Gym Leader of Mauville City's Gym, known officially as the Mauville Gym. Trainers who defeat him receive the Dynamo Badge. He is a jolly old man who specializes in Electric-type Pokémon.

In the core series games

Wattson challenging the player

Wattson's title is "The cheerfully electrifying man!" The citizens of Mauville think of him as "eccentric," and one of his students affectionately referred to him as a "tough coot." He prefers to employ Electric-type Pokémon, and is a generally jovial man.

Wattson founded Mauville; in Generation III he once had a desire to convert Mauville in an expansion project, but abandoned that plan. Instead, he installed switch-controlled dynamos in his Gym that create doors of electricity. In the remakes, however, Wattson's conversion plans were realized.

Wattson was the Project Leader of the Sea Mauville project under Greater Mauville Holdings. Based on documents in Sea Mauville, Wattson ended up being involved in the closure of both New Mauville and Sea Mauville due to issues involving the environment and Pokémon. Prior to the closure of Sea Mauville, Wattson was under investigation by Dock for actions that Wattson took to close New Mauville.

In addition to the Dynamo Badge, Wattson gives out TM34 (Shock Wave), in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, he gives out TM72 (Volt Switch)

If the player returns to Mauville after getting SurfRSE or saving Hoenn from Primal GroudonOR/KyogreAS, Wattson will wait in Mauville City outside his Gym, asking the player to go to New Mauville on an errand for him. If the player completes the task, Wattson will give them TM24 (Thunderbolt) as a sign of his appreciation.

Trainer's Eyes/Match Call

Leader WattsonRSORAS / Swell Shock WattsonE

Strategy
I choose to electrify.
Trainer's Pokémon
Get shocked by electricity!
Self-Introduction
Wahahahaha! The secret to health is laughter!RS
One must never throw a match. Even I must not.E
Wahahaha! The secret to good health is being willing to laugh!ORAS

Pokémon

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

Wattson uses two Super Potions.



Pokémon Emerald

Wattson uses two Super Potions in the Gym battle, and three Full Restores in the rematches.

Gym battle



First rematch



Second rematch



Third rematch



Fourth rematch onwards



Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

Wattson uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles. Wattson will always lead with his signature Pokémon, Manectric.

Hoenn Leaders Tournament



Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament



Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire



Status unknown

These Pokémon can be seen wandering Wattson's apartment in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, but it's not known if they belong to him or his wife.

311Plusle.png
Plusle 		312Minun.png
Minun


Gallery

Artwork

Ruby Sapphire Wattson.png Wattson ORAS concept art.png
Official artwork from
Generation III 		Conceptual artwork from
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Sprites and models

Spr RS Wattson.png Spr B2W2 Wattson.png VSWattson.png
Sprite from
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald 		Sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2 		VS portrait from
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Wattson III OD.png Wattson OD.png Wattson ORAS OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald 		Overworld sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2 		Overworld model from
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Quotes

Main article: Wattson/Quotes

In the anime

Main series

Wattson in the anime

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

Wattson debuted in Watt's with Wattson?. He manned the controls to his Gym's trap and laughed as Ash and his friends made their way through the facility. One of Wattson's tricks was a robotic Raikou that ended up overcharging Pikachu's electricity. As a result, Pikachu was able to completely wipe out Wattson's team on his own, using a series of supercharged Thunderbolts and an equally supercharged Thunder attack.

Disheartened by this humiliating loss, Wattson handed Ash the Dynamo Badge; left his Pokémon at the local Pokémon Center; and wandered off to his training spot, the New Mauville power plant, to clear his head. There, Wattson befriended an Electrike. Soon after, Team Rocket stole all of the Electric Pokémon from the power plant. Watt, Ash, and the others soon located Wattson and they confronted Team Rocket together. Wattson used his electric Raikou to distract Team Rocket, while Pikachu and Electrike helped free the wild Pokémon. Pikachu and Electrike then fought Team Rocket's Pokémon before sending them all blasting off. Ash explained that Pikachu had become supercharged from the Raikou mecha and tried to return the Dynamo Badge, but Wattson told him to keep it. Electrike decided to stay with Wattson, giving him a fresh start. Wattson then challenged Ash to a battle once his Electrike had grown a bit, and Ash accepted.

Wattson reappeared in Manectric Charge, where he saved most of the group's Pokémon from another Team Rocket scheme upon their return to Mauville City. The resulting battle caused Electrike to evolve into Manectric. Though they were on their way back to Petalburg City, Ash and his friends decided to take a break and have a battle. Wattson first refereed a match between Watt and his Ampharos, and May and her Skitty, with May emerging victorious. Next, Ash's Torkoal fought Manectric in a fierce match, which Manectric won.

He reappeared in a flashback in Whiscash and Ash.

Character

Wattson is a jovial man with a contagious laugh, much like his game counterpart. He is also a practical joker at heart, and he has gone on to fill the Mauville Gym with traps to keep his challengers tense before their match begins. This extends into his battle strategy, and he uses surprise techniques like his Manectric's Charge to overcome his challenger's advances. Wattson takes a hands-on approach to raising his Pokémon.

Pokémon

This listing is of Wattson's Pokémon in the anime.

Magnemite
Wattson's Magnemite
Debut Watt's with Wattson?
Voice actors
Japanese
English Maddie Blaustein

Magnemite was the first Pokémon used by Wattson in his Gym battle against Ash. Due to Pikachu being powered-up by the exploding mecha-Raikou, it was defeated with only a single Thunderbolt.

Magnemite has worked with Wattson for a number of years, during which Wattson and Magnemite overcame Magnemite's struggle to master Thunder Wave.

Magnemite's known moves are Swift and Thunder Wave*.

Voltorb
Wattson's Voltorb
Debut Watt's with Wattson?
Voice actors
Japanese
English Eric Stuart

Voltorb was the second Pokémon used by Wattson against Ash. Like Magnemite, it was defeated with a single Thunderbolt.

Voltorb's only known move is Screech.

Magneton
Wattson's Magneton

Magneton was the final Pokémon used Wattson during the Gym battle. By this point in the match, both Wattson and Magneton were determined to defeat Ash, but Magneton couldn't stand up to Pikachu's super-charged Thunder and was also knocked out in a single hit.

It reappeared in a flashback in Whiscash and Ash.

Magneton's only known move is Zap Cannon.

Electrike → Manectric
Wattson's Manectric
Debut Watt's with Wattson?
Voice actors
Japanese Katsuyuki Konishi
English Darren Dunstan
Main article: Wattson's Manectric

Manectric first appeared as an Electrike after Wattson's defeat by Ash. After cheering Wattson up, it sent Team Rocket blasting off together with Ash's Pikachu. After this, it stayed with Wattson.

It was seen again when the gang returned to Mauville City. Electrike evolved into Manectric after defeating Team Rocket. Ash decided to challenge Wattson and Manectric to a training match with his Torkoal. After a fierce battle, Manectric emerged victorious.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 緒方賢一 Ken'ichi Ogata
English Dan Green
Finnish Pauli Virta
European French Jean-Daniel Nicodème
Hebrew דן תורן Dan Toren
Italian Pietro Ubaldi (AG040)
Vittorio Bestoso (AG059)
Polish Andrzej Chudy
Brazilian Portuguese Carlos Silveira (AG040)
Fábio Moura (AG059)
Spanish Latin America Armando Réndiz (AG040)
Jorge Santos (AG059)
Spain Fernando Hernández


GOTCHA!

Wattson briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Wattson in Pokémon Adventures

History

Ruby & Sapphire arc

When Sapphire arrives at Mauville City to challenge her third Gym, she is attacked by one of the Trick Master's machines. When she is captured by it, Wattson and the Trick Master come out of hiding to celebrate their victory, only to realize their mistake. Wattson apologizes for the trouble he caused Sapphire and explained that he and the Trick Master were aiming to capture a wild trouble-making Donphan in the area. When Sapphire wondered if the trap-door she fell into earlier was another one of their gadgets, Wattson realizes that Sapphire had accidentally found the entrance to New Mauville. They attempt to open the entrance again, only for a group of children aiming to challenge Wattson arrive. Wattson easily defeats that children, but awards them Gym Badges anyway. This angers Sapphire, but Wattson explains that he does not really care about the results and enjoys giving Badges if his opponents do their best. He offers a Badge to Sapphire for finding the entrance to New Mauville, but she angrily rejects it on the pretense that wants to earn it in a battle.

Sapphire smacks the Badge away from Wattson, which lands on the Donphan and provokes it into chasing after the three. Wattson, Trick Master, Sapphire, and Donphan all end up crashing into New Mauville. Wattson ends up separated from the others and gets attacked by the New Mauville generator. The generator defeats and captures Wattson and continuously drains his Pokémon's electricity. Sapphire works together with Wattson's Electrike and Donphan to stop the generator and free Wattson from its grip. When the generator is defeated, they find that New Mauville was created by the Trick Master's ancestor as a playground for children. They decide to renovate the place so that the children of Mauville City can have a place to play in. Wattson thanks Sapphire for her help and later awards her with the Dynamo Badge.

Later, Wattson and the other Gym Leaders are called by Flannery to meet in Fortree City. They have a discussion on Team Magma and Team Aqua about whether or not one of the teams is evil and the other is good. Wattson sides with Team Magma, as their goal is to expand the landmass meant that Mauville City could get more land for the children to play in.

When Groudon and Kyogre are awakened, they begin causing droughts and downpours throughout Hoenn. Wattson and Flannery are sent to the rain-plagued areas to face Kyogre in battle. Despite their best efforts, Kyogre proves to be too powerful for any of their attacks to damage it. They are later assisted by Winona, who also participates in the battle to stop Kyogre, but all three are interrupted by the Subleaders of the Sea Scheme of Team Aqua, Amber, Shelly, and Matt. The Subleaders all face one of the Gym Leaders to make sure they can't stop Kyogre from advancing any further.

Wattson in the thirteenth chapter

Wattson faces Amber in battle and easily defeats his single Water-type Pokémon, leaving his opponent without anything else to use. Shelly assists her ally by giving Amber her Nincada to use in battle. Wattson continues to have an easy time against his opponent, but Amber reveals he was stalling so that Nincada could evolve into Ninjask. With its newfound speed, Ninjask gains an advantage over Wattson's Manectric, forcing Wattson to sacrifice his Pokémon to knock it out. Wattson gloats over his victory since he still has more Pokémon to battle with, but he is struck from behind and knocked into the sea. As he sinks, Amber reveals that when his Nincada evolved, it also created a Shedinja that attacked Wattson when he was defenseless. Wattson is later rescued by Sapphire's Lorry, which brought him back to the surface using Dive and Water Spout.

After both Team Magma and Team Aqua are defeated and Groudon and Kyogre have returned to their deep slumber, Wattson celebrated the victory with his allies and thanked Sapphire and Ruby for their assistance in the battle.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

Wattson, along with various people from around Hoenn, is called to Sootopolis City to assist in stopping Grand Meteor Delta, a giant meteoroid threatening to destroy the planet. When the plan to attack Grand Meteor Delta starts, Wattson and the others have their Pokémon attack the meteoroid at the same time. This, combined with the might of Mega Rayquaza, successfully shatters Grand Meteor Delta into pieces.

Character

Wattson is a joke-loving Gym Leader who is friends with the Trick Master.

Pokémon

This listing is for Wattson's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

Magnemite (×2)
Wattson's Magnemite

Wattson owns two Magnemite. They were first seen being used to battle several children challenging Wattson for the Dynamo Badge and easily won. When Wattson was attacked by the New Mauville generator, it drained the Magnemite's electricity, leaving them too weak to float in the air.

None of Magnemite's moves are known.

Electrike → Manectric ♂
Wattson's Manectric
Main article: Wattson's Manectric

Manectric is Wattson's main Pokémon. He first appeared as an Electrike being used against children who wanted to challenge Wattson and won easily. Sometime later, he evolved into a Manectric, becoming large enough to serve as Wattson's land transportation.

Voltorb
Wattson's Voltorb

Voltorb first appeared when Wattson was attacked by the New Mauville generator. As with Wattson's other Pokémon, it had its electricity drained, preventing it from escaping the generator's grasp.

None of Voltorb's moves are known.

Electrode
Wattson's Electrode

Electrode first appeared when Wattson was attacked by the New Mauville generator. As with Wattson's other Pokémon, it had its electricity drained, preventing it from escaping the generator's grasp.

None of Electrode's moves are known.

Magneton
Wattson's Magneton

Magneton first appeared when Wattson was attacked by the New Mauville generator. As with Wattson's other Pokémon, it had its electricity drained, preventing it from escaping the generator's grasp.

None of Magneton's moves are known.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

0572Minccino.png This section does not yet meet the quality standards of Bulbapedia. Please feel free to edit this section to make it conform to Bulbapedia norms and conventions.
Wattson in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Wattson appeared in Christmas Night Is Battle Night!.

Earlier, he told his Electrike to get food for him. Wattson revealed this to Red after Electrike led the group to him when it stole cake from Red. Wattson then gave out a business card. He hid inside a trash can and leaped out in order to surprise someone else and gave out the same card that was given to Red. Clefairy didn't like what Wattson was doing and Electrike growled at Clefairy for disagreeing. Later, Wattson took the group to a Christmas tree shop and goes inside. While inside, he opened the door to his office which turned out to be empty and beaten up. Feeling sorry for what happened, Clefairy decided to deliver presents in order to cheer Wattson up again. Dragging a sleigh from house to house, Wattson and Clefairy went inside people's houses from the chimney and delivered the presents. When they got back, Wattson and the group discovered that the presents were from the items in the Christmas tree shop and Wattson chases Clefairy for stealing his stuff.

Pokémon

Wattson Electrike PMRS.png
Electrike


In the TCG

In the Pokémon Trading Card Game, one of Gym Badge's illustrations features Wattson and the Dynamo Badge.

Trivia

  • Like Lt. Surge is in Kanto, Wattson is the third Gym Leader encountered on a journey, and is similarly enamored with trap doors and Electric-type Pokémon.
  • Wattson is the first Gym Leader who isn't one of Ash's friends whom Ash has battled after earning his Badge.
  • Wattson is the only Gym Leader outside of the original series whom Ash has defeated in their debut episode.
  • Wattson is the only Gym Leader in Ruby and Sapphire without a single Pokémon introduced in Generation III. This was changed in Emerald when Electrike and Manectric were added to his initial roster.
    • Additionally, this makes Wattson the only Gym Leader outside of Johto who doesn't have a Pokémon introduced in the generation he first appears as a Gym Leader.
  • In the Norwegian dub of the anime, Wattson has a slight Danish accent.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese テッセン Tessen From 鉄線 tessen (passion flower clematis; literally "steel wire"), matching to Lt. Surge's Japanese name Matisse being derived from the same genus
English Wattson From watt, a unit of power
German, Italian Walter From watt, volt, and possibly ampere
Spanish Erico
 From eléctrico (electric)
Wattson* Same as English name
French Voltere From volt and ampère (ampere)
Korean 암페어 Ampe-eo From 암페어 ampeeo (ampere)
Chinese (Mandarin) 鐵旋 / 铁旋 Tiěxuán 　From the Japanese name 鉄旋 Tessen
Chinese (Cantonese) 鐵旋 Titsyùhn
Russian Ватсон Vatson Transcription of his English name
Vietnamese Tessen Transcription of his Japanese name


Related articles

Gym Leaders of the Hoenn region
Rustboro Gym Stone Badge
Roxanne OD.png
Roxanne
Dewford Gym Knuckle Badge
Brawly OD.png
Brawly
Mauville Gym Dynamo Badge
Wattson OD.png
Wattson
Lavaridge Gym Heat Badge
Flannery OD.png
Flannery
Petalburg Gym Balance Badge
Norman OD.png
Norman
Fortree Gym Feather Badge
Winona OD.png
Winona
Mossdeep Gym Mind Badge
Tate Liza
Tate and Liza
Sootopolis Gym Rain Badge
Wallace OD.png Juan OD.png
Wallace Juan
Project CharacterDex logo.png This game character article is part of Project CharacterDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each character found in the Pokémon games.
Retrieved from "https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Wattson&oldid=4095447"