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'''Murdock''' (Japanese: '''マードック''' ''Murdock'') is a supporting character in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''. He is a skilled chef and a member of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].
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|debut=''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''
|enva=[[Major Attaway]]
|jpva=[[Kenta Miyake]]
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'''Murdock''' (Japanese: '''マードック''' ''Murdoch''<ref>[https://bandai-a.akamaihd.net/bc/img/model/xl/1000205468_1.jpg "Murdoch"], [https://gashapon.jp/products/detail.php?jan_code=4570118181374000 Pocket Monster Acrylic Stand Collection 3] on Gashapon</ref>) is a supporting character in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''. He is a skilled chef and a member of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].


==In the anime==
==In animation==
===History===
===History===
Murdock debuted in [[HZ001]] alongside the other members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. He and his teammates were searching for [[Liko]] at [[Indigo Academy]], but to no avail. In [[HZ002|the following episode]], he met and introduced himself to Liko aboard the [[Brave Asagi]]. He later took over the wheel from [[Friede]] when the [[Explorers]]' infiltrated the airship.
====Pre-series====
[[File:Murdock past.png|250px|left|thumb|Murdock during his days as a patisserie chef]]
As revealed in ''[[HZ019|The Bittersweet Truth]]'', Murdock used to work as a team with {{OBP|Mitchell|HZ019}}, selling cakes with the help of his {{p|Milcery}}. Using Milcery's cream, they were able to make abundance of cakes, Murdock preferred strawberry flavor, whilst Mitchell prefers matcha flavor. Though there was a slight rivalry between them, they both took it lightheartedly. One day, Murdock found out that Milcery [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Alcremie}}, after she grabbed a [[Strawberry Sweet]] then spun herself around. Murdock was happy for his Alcremie because he can make Strawberry Ruby Swirl decorated cakes, but Mitchell wasn't because he couldn't make matcha flavor with Alcremie, which led him to resent her. After getting into an argument with Mitchell, Murdock ended his partnership with him and their relationship became strained.


===Character===
Eventually, Murdock joined the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] when he decided to use his cooking skills to make everyone happy. Murdock also took in his niece [[Dot]] when she joined the Rising Volt Tacklers as well. He was tasked with keeping his younger sister and Dot's mother, [[Franka]], up-to-date about Dot's life aboard the Brave Olivine, although he'd occasionally find himself unable to keep up with his sister's pace.
Murdock is a caring person. As seen in [[HZ003]], he likes to shower his Pokémon with affection and praises and is mindful to his teammates, such as when he asked Liko whether or not she have any allergies or food she dislikes right after she decided to join the Rising Volt Tacklers. Not only can he cook but he could sew too, having Orla calling him to fix the patches on blimp.
 
====''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''====
Murdock debuted in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'' alongside the other members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. He and his teammates were searching for [[Liko]] at [[Indigo Academy]] but to no avail. In [[HZ002|the following episode]], he met and introduced himself to Liko aboard the [[Brave Olivine]]. He later took over the wheel from [[Friede]] when the [[Explorers]]' infiltrated the airship.
[[File:Murdock and Liko.png|250px|thumb|Murdock and Liko]]
In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Murdock, his {{p|Rockruff}}, and Friede went to the nearest town to go looking for the Explorers, who had kidnapped [[Liko's Sprigatito]]. Due to Rockruff's strong sense of smell, they quickly managed to detect an undercover [[Onia]] due to her still having some of Sprigatito's scent in her body. As Liko joined them in the chase, Murdock decided to stay behind to help some townspeople who were knocked over by Onia. At the end of the day, Murdock and the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers took Liko as one of their own.
 
In ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', Murdock briefly battled alongside [[Orla]] against [[Zirc]] and Onia. As [[Roy]] approached alongside a group of {{type|Bug}} [[wild Pokémon]], they ran back to the Brave Olivine to fix its balloon gasbag, leaving [[Mollie]] to face off against Zirc.
 
In ''[[HZ008|The Door That Never Opens]]'', it was revealed that Murdock and Friede had teamed up in order to get Dot to eat some sweets since she only ate the very essentials for a day. Every night, he left a box of donuts in a cupboard for his niece to take, but she never interacted with this food. A few nights later, after Liko insisted on approaching Dot, Murdock discovered that his niece finally decided to eat the sweets.
[[File:Murdock and Mitchell.png|250px|thumb|left|Murdock and his [[rival]]ry with Mitchell]]
In ''[[HZ013|An Unexpected Picnic!]]'', Murdock helped Liko set up a [[picnic]] for Dot and [[Ludlow]] at Brave Olivine. When his niece sent Liko a photo dressed as Nidothing, Murdock told Friede that Dot should be the one to tell Liko the truth about Nidothing's identity. Soon after, Murdock and Friede talked about being proud of their growth since they started traveling with them. In the [[HZ014|next episode]], Murdock took Liko out shopping, thanking her for everything she had done for Dot. Later, when Roy trained a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{TP|Roy|Wattrel}}, he tracked the progress the boy made. The next day, Murdock gave Roy a {{i|Poké Ball}} so that the little Storm Petrel Pokémon could join his team.
 
In ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]'', Murdock was asked by Dot and her friends as to how [[Captain Pikachu]] was able to fly during his battle against Roy in the [[HZ017|previous episode]], but couldn’t give them an answer because he didn't know himself. However, Murdock did become curious and he decided to help the younger members get an answer from Friede, which they were able to do as he tells them how he met Captain Pikachu and the formation of the Rising Volt Tacklers.
 
In ''[[HZ019|The Bittersweet Truth]]'', Murdock visited the [[Battle Café]] in [[Motostoke]] with Liko and Roy where he reunited with Mitchell. Through a suggestion from Liko, Murdock and Mitchell decided to do a [[Double Battle]], but it ended up turning into a bake-off. During the bake-off, Murdock and Mitchell settled their differences and became friends again.
 
In ''[[HZ031|Song Within the Mist]]'', Murdock joined Mollie in helping Friede in his plan to lure a {{p|Lapras}}, who happened to be one of Lucius's Pokémon, after they got a led through a ship crew that saw the Transport Pokémon, to come to them by bringing out their storage of Pokémon food. When the planed worked, Murdock and Mollie saw two Pokémon on crates that stored their Pokémon food. In the [[HZ032|next episode]], Murdock attempted to keep the Pokémon from stealing their food until [[Diana]] arrived to help.
 
In ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', Murdock attended a surprise party for [[Diana]], as she was planning to resume traveling alone. Once they bid farewell to Diana, the Rising Volt Tacklers resumed their search for the remaining Six Heroes. However, Murdock was informed by Friede that they were heading to [[Paldea]] first in order to gain information on {{an|Terapagos}}.
[[File:Murdock and Katy.png|250px|thumb|Murdock introducing Katy to Liko, Roy, and Dot]]
In ''[[HZ039|Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer]]'', upon seeing that Dot wanted to go to a nearby town to buy a new microphone, Murdock was against it, being quite happy for her safe return. After a chase after a {{p|Orthworm}} that destroyed the Brave Olivine's hardware, he witnessed Dot's bravery in defending the ship and her catching a {{p|Tinkatink|new friend}}. Seeing the situation from afar, Murdock began to cry with happiness at the growth of his beloved niece.
 
In ''[[HZ041|A Wild Mom Appears!]]'', Franka was picked up by Friede and came to visit the Rising Volt Tacklers in person. On her way, she tried to message Murdock and Dot, but they were sidetracked by a commotion caused by Dot's Tinkatink, causing them to leave her on read. While she briefly grilled the two over this, she quickly got sidetracked and moved on. After Dot disappeared, Murdock tried to help Franka find the best way to get Dot to open up to her. Later, when Franka challenged Dot to a battle, Murdock watched the battle with the other members. After Dot managed to win the battle, he helped his sister's {{p|Lycanroc}} recover.
 
In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Murdock helped transport Dot to a location close enough for her to shut down a machine the Explorers were using to weaken the Black Rayquaza. Their efforts worked, only for [[Coral]] to lose her temper and command her {{p|Glalie}} to use {{m|Self-Destruct}}. The attack collided with Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, creating an explosion powerful enough to blast the {{pkmn|category|Sky High Pokémon}} directly into the hull of the Brave Olivine. In [[HZ045|the following episode]], Murdock successfully docked the ship in a safe location while the Explorers retreated, realizing their plan ended in failure. After Rayquaza took off, the Rising Volt Tacklers regrouped. While the Brave Olivine underwent repairs, Liko, Roy, and Dot decided to become stronger by learning how to use the [[Terastal]] phenomenon.


===Pokémon===
In [[HZ046]], it was revealed that Murdock started working part-time at the Patisserie Soapberry in [[Cortondo]] while Orla worked on the Brave Olivine. He later received a message from Liko about her, Roy, and Dot's experiences at [[Naranja Academy]].
====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Murdock
|pkmn=Rockruff
|type1=Rock
|img=Murdock Rockruff.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Saki Kotori
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Rockruff}} is Murdock's only known Pokémon. It appeared for the first time in [[HZ002]], where it played with [[Liko's Sprigatito]].


In [[HZ003]], Rockruff was used to search for Sprigatito, who had been kidnapped by the [[Explorers]]. Using its powerful sense of smell, it managed to detect Sprigatito's aroma in [[Conia]] and, after alerting the other, chased her back to the Explorers's hideout. Whilst Friede distracted [[Amethio]] in a battle, Rockruff continued the search with [[Liko]] and found Sprigatito.
In [[HZ047]], Murdock reunited with Liko, Roy, and Dot at the Patisserie Soapberry, where he introduced them to [[Katy]], the shop owner and [[Gym Leader]] of Cortondo. Later, he witnessed Liko's first Terastal battle against Katy.


In [[HZ005]], Murdock used Rockruff to battle the Explorers when they confronted the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. It battled against [[Zir]] and his {{p|Rhydon}}.
===Character===
[[File:Murdock family.png|250px|thumb|left|Murdock and his family]]
Murdock is a caring person. As seen in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', he likes to shower his Pokémon with affection and praises them. Murdock is also mindful to his teammates, such as when he asked [[Liko]] whether or not she have any allergies or food she dislikes right after she decided to join the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. Not only is he skilled at cooking, but at sewing too, to the point of [[Orla]] asking him to fix the patches on the blimp. Although he's good at cooking various things, Murdock preferred making sweets, due to once being a patisserie chef, and usually uses his {{TP|Murdock|Alcremie}} to make them.
[[File:Murdock HZ050.png|250px|thumb|Murdock cheering for [[Dot]] before her battle against [[Iono]] in [[HZ050]]]]
Despite trying his best, Murdock has a rather strained relationship with [[Dot]], where he would be worried or nags, almost to the point that she was close to blocking him from communicating with her. However, Murdock did became motivated to try specific approaches to dealing with Dot's withdrawal and indifference to other team members. Murdock also seems to be happy that Dot became friends with Liko and [[Roy]], due to them being around her age. In ''[[HZ021|The Lonely Hatenna]]'', Murdock had his first small personal interaction with Dot in months, which for him was a victory, even though they only exchanged a few words. In addition, Murdock seems to be fond of Liko and Roy as he enjoys their company in shopping for supplies. Murdock seems to be great friends with Friede and get along well, but tends to get annoyed with him when he forgets to give important details to him and their friends. Murdock is also good friends with the rest of his teammates.


Rockruff's only known move is {{m|Rock Tomb}}.}}
===Pokémon===
[[File:Murdock and his Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|Murdock and his Pokémon]]
Murdock's team consists of Pokémon who help him in the kitchen, such as his Alcremie. Also, Murdock's Pokémon are good in battle, but sometimes can get overwhelm by stronger opponents. In addition, Murdock would only use his Rockruff for its sense of smell to help him find lost individuals and Pokémon battles.


This listing is of Murdock's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
====On hand====
{| width:"66%"
| {{ActivePoké|Murdock|Rockruff|Murdock Rockruff.png|Rock|size=250px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Murdock|Alcremie|Murdock Alcremie.png|Fairy|size=250px|fir=Milcery}} ♀
|-
|}
====Traveling with====
====Traveling with====
{| width="75%"
{| width="75%"
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{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Orla
|trainer=Orla
|pkmn=Scyther (x2)
|pkmn=Scyther (×2)
|gender=
|gender=
|type1=bug
|type1=bug
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|img=Roy hometown Scyther.png
|img=Roy hometown Scyther.png
|epnum=HZ004
|epnum=HZ004
|epname=
|epname=The Treasure After the Storm!
|vajp=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Scyther}} were wild Pokémon that lived on Roy's Island. They helped Murdock and [[Orla]] fix the [[Brave Asagi]].
|desc={{p|Scyther}} were [[wild Pokémon]] that lived on [[Roy's hometown|Roy's island]]. They helped Murdock and [[Orla]] fix the [[Brave Olivine]].


None of Scyther's moves are known.
None of Scyther's moves are known.
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{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Orla
|trainer=Orla
|pkmn=Caterpie (x2)
|pkmn=Caterpie (×2)
|gender=
|gender=
|type1=Bug
|type1=Bug
|img=Roy hometown Weedle Caterpie.png
|img=Roy hometown Weedle Caterpie.png
|epnum=HZ004
|epnum=HZ004
|epname=
|epname=The Treasure After the Storm!
|vajp=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc={{p|Caterpie}} were wild Pokémon that lived on Roy's Island. They helped Murdock and [[Orla]] fix the [[Brave Asagi]].
|desc={{p|Caterpie}} were [[wild Pokémon]] that lived on [[Roy's hometown|Roy's island]]. They helped Murdock and [[Orla]] fix the [[Brave Olivine]].


Caterpie's only known move is {{m|String Shot}}.}}
Caterpie's only known move is {{m|String Shot}}.}}
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Orla
|trainer=Orla
|pkmn=Weedle (x2)
|pkmn=Weedle (×2)
|gender=
|gender=
|type1=bug
|type1=bug
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|img=Roy hometown Weedle Caterpie.png
|img=Roy hometown Weedle Caterpie.png
|epnum=HZ004
|epnum=HZ004
|epname=
|epname=The Treasure After the Storm!
|vajp=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Weedle}} were wild Pokémon that lived on Roy's Island. They helped Murdock and [[Orla]] fix the [[Brave Asagi]].
|desc={{p|Weedle}} were [[wild Pokémon]] that lived on [[Roy's hometown|Roy's island]]. They helped Murdock and [[Orla]] fix the [[Brave Olivine]].


Weedle's only known move is {{m|String Shot}}.}}
Weedle's only known move is {{m|String Shot}}.}}
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{{vatable|color={{white color}}|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|ja=三宅健太 ''[[Kenta Miyake]]''
|ja=三宅健太 ''[[Kenta Miyake]]''
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|en=[[Major Attaway]]
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|de=Oliver Scheffel
|he=גלעד קלטר ''Gilad Kletter''
|it=Alessandro D'Errico
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|pt_eu=Daniel Pinto
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|es_la=Octavio Rojas
|id=Triyuh Hendra|pl=Jan Aleksandrowicz-Krasko|no=Lars Sundsbø
|th=ณัฐวุฒิ สาลีผล
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===Artwork===
===Gallery===
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====Artwork====
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}"| [[File:Murdock HZ Expression Sheet.jpg|200px]]
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light }}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}"| [[File:Murdock HZ Expression Sheet.jpg|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}"| [[File:Pokémon Horizons Murdock Concept Art.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}"| [[File:Murdock RVR Single Cover.png|center|frameless|208x208px]]
|-
| Concept art for ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_pr/status/1640956954934906880?s=61&t=xKtdVidcKfgZ6A5yGeT6RA</ref>
| Concept art for ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|[[RVR ~Rising Volt Tacklers Rap~]]
|-
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}"| [[File:Pokemon Horizons Promotional Poster 3.jpg|center|200x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}"| [[File:Pokemon Horizons Promotional Poster 4.jpg|center|frameless|200x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}"| [[File:RVR Rising Volt Tacklers Rap Cover.jpg|center|200x200px]]
|-
|Third Japanese poster
|Fourth Japanese poster
|[[RVR ~Rising Volt Tacklers Rap~ (single)]]
|}
 
====Eyecatch====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light }}; font-size:80%"
|-
|-
| Concept art of Murdock for [[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]].<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_pr/status/1640956954934906880?s=61&t=xKtdVidcKfgZ6A5yGeT6RA</ref>
|
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Murdock Alcremie.png|x150px]]
|
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{white color}}; font-size:80%"
|[[File:HZ eyecatch Murdock Rockruff.png|center|frameless|300x300px]]
|}
|}
|}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters===
===Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Murdock HZM.png|thumb|130px|Murdock in Pocket Monsters manga]]
[[File:Murdock HZM.png|thumb|170px|Murdock in Pocket Monsters]]
Murdock appears as a recurring character in the [[Pocket Monsters (Kei Yamadaka)|Pocket Monsters]] manga.
Murdock appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role as he does in the anime.
 
===Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~===
[[File:Murdock Party DVT.png|thumb|left|200px|Murdock in [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]]]]
Murdock appeared in [[DVT02]] alongside his Pokémon.
 
In [[DVT04]], Murdock appeared in a fantasy while [[Liko]] was talking to [[Dot]].
 
=====Pokémon=====
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Murdock|Rockruff|744Rockruff.png|Rock|size=100px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Murdock|Alcremie|869Alcremie.png|Fairy|size=100px}} ♀
|
|}
{{left clear}}
 
===Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~===
Murdock appeared in [[PGSP01]].
 
=====Pokémon=====
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Murdock|Rockruff|744Rockruff.png|Rock|size=100px}}
|
|
|-
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The gray highlights in his hair are shaped like a fork and knife, alluding to his role as a chef.
* The gray highlights in Murdock's hair are shaped like a fork and knife, alluding to his role as a chef.


==Names==
==Names==
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|-
| Japanese
| Japanese
| マードック ''Murdock''
| マードック ''Murdoch''
|  
|  
|-
|-
| English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
| English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
| Murdock
| Murdock
| Same as his Japanese name
| Similar to his Japanese name
|-
|-
| French
| French
| Murdoch
| Murdoch
| Similar to his Japanese name
| Same as his Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 머독 ''Murdock''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 馬德克 ''Mǎdékè''
| rowspan="2"|Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 馬德克 ''Máhdākhāk''
|-
| Thai
| เมอรด็อก ''Murdoch''
| Same as his Japanese name
|}
|}


==References==
==References==
<references/>
{{reflist}}


{{-}}
==Related articles==
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{{Murdock's Pokémon}}
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{{Project Anime notice|no}}


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[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Anime characters]]
[[Category:Animation characters]]
[[Category:Rising Volt Tacklers]]


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Murdock
マードック Murdoch
Murdock anime.png
Age Unknown
Gender Male
Eye color Black
Hair color Black
Hometown Unknown
Region Unknown
Relatives Franka (younger sister)
Dot (niece)
Animated series Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Debut The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)
English voice actor Major Attaway
Japanese voice actor Kenta Miyake
Member of Rising Volt Tacklers
Rank Chef

Murdock (Japanese: マードック Murdoch[1]) is a supporting character in Pokémon Horizons: The Series. He is a skilled chef and a member of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

In animation

History

Pre-series

Murdock during his days as a patisserie chef

As revealed in The Bittersweet Truth, Murdock used to work as a team with Mitchell, selling cakes with the help of his Milcery. Using Milcery's cream, they were able to make abundance of cakes, Murdock preferred strawberry flavor, whilst Mitchell prefers matcha flavor. Though there was a slight rivalry between them, they both took it lightheartedly. One day, Murdock found out that Milcery evolved into Alcremie, after she grabbed a Strawberry Sweet then spun herself around. Murdock was happy for his Alcremie because he can make Strawberry Ruby Swirl decorated cakes, but Mitchell wasn't because he couldn't make matcha flavor with Alcremie, which led him to resent her. After getting into an argument with Mitchell, Murdock ended his partnership with him and their relationship became strained.

Eventually, Murdock joined the Rising Volt Tacklers when he decided to use his cooking skills to make everyone happy. Murdock also took in his niece Dot when she joined the Rising Volt Tacklers as well. He was tasked with keeping his younger sister and Dot's mother, Franka, up-to-date about Dot's life aboard the Brave Olivine, although he'd occasionally find himself unable to keep up with his sister's pace.

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Murdock debuted in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One) alongside the other members of the Rising Volt Tacklers. He and his teammates were searching for Liko at Indigo Academy but to no avail. In the following episode, he met and introduced himself to Liko aboard the Brave Olivine. He later took over the wheel from Friede when the Explorers' infiltrated the airship.

Murdock and Liko

In For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!, Murdock, his Rockruff, and Friede went to the nearest town to go looking for the Explorers, who had kidnapped Liko's Sprigatito. Due to Rockruff's strong sense of smell, they quickly managed to detect an undercover Onia due to her still having some of Sprigatito's scent in her body. As Liko joined them in the chase, Murdock decided to stay behind to help some townspeople who were knocked over by Onia. At the end of the day, Murdock and the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers took Liko as one of their own.

In Found You, Fuecoco!, Murdock briefly battled alongside Orla against Zirc and Onia. As Roy approached alongside a group of Bug-type wild Pokémon, they ran back to the Brave Olivine to fix its balloon gasbag, leaving Mollie to face off against Zirc.

In The Door That Never Opens, it was revealed that Murdock and Friede had teamed up in order to get Dot to eat some sweets since she only ate the very essentials for a day. Every night, he left a box of donuts in a cupboard for his niece to take, but she never interacted with this food. A few nights later, after Liko insisted on approaching Dot, Murdock discovered that his niece finally decided to eat the sweets.

Murdock and his rivalry with Mitchell

In An Unexpected Picnic!, Murdock helped Liko set up a picnic for Dot and Ludlow at Brave Olivine. When his niece sent Liko a photo dressed as Nidothing, Murdock told Friede that Dot should be the one to tell Liko the truth about Nidothing's identity. Soon after, Murdock and Friede talked about being proud of their growth since they started traveling with them. In the next episode, Murdock took Liko out shopping, thanking her for everything she had done for Dot. Later, when Roy trained a wild Wattrel, he tracked the progress the boy made. The next day, Murdock gave Roy a Poké Ball so that the little Storm Petrel Pokémon could join his team.

In Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!, Murdock was asked by Dot and her friends as to how Captain Pikachu was able to fly during his battle against Roy in the previous episode, but couldn’t give them an answer because he didn't know himself. However, Murdock did become curious and he decided to help the younger members get an answer from Friede, which they were able to do as he tells them how he met Captain Pikachu and the formation of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

In The Bittersweet Truth, Murdock visited the Battle Café in Motostoke with Liko and Roy where he reunited with Mitchell. Through a suggestion from Liko, Murdock and Mitchell decided to do a Double Battle, but it ended up turning into a bake-off. During the bake-off, Murdock and Mitchell settled their differences and became friends again.

In Song Within the Mist, Murdock joined Mollie in helping Friede in his plan to lure a Lapras, who happened to be one of Lucius's Pokémon, after they got a led through a ship crew that saw the Transport Pokémon, to come to them by bringing out their storage of Pokémon food. When the planed worked, Murdock and Mollie saw two Pokémon on crates that stored their Pokémon food. In the next episode, Murdock attempted to keep the Pokémon from stealing their food until Diana arrived to help.

In Respective Departures, Murdock attended a surprise party for Diana, as she was planning to resume traveling alone. Once they bid farewell to Diana, the Rising Volt Tacklers resumed their search for the remaining Six Heroes. However, Murdock was informed by Friede that they were heading to Paldea first in order to gain information on Terapagos.

Murdock introducing Katy to Liko, Roy, and Dot

In Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer, upon seeing that Dot wanted to go to a nearby town to buy a new microphone, Murdock was against it, being quite happy for her safe return. After a chase after a Orthworm that destroyed the Brave Olivine's hardware, he witnessed Dot's bravery in defending the ship and her catching a new friend. Seeing the situation from afar, Murdock began to cry with happiness at the growth of his beloved niece.

In A Wild Mom Appears!, Franka was picked up by Friede and came to visit the Rising Volt Tacklers in person. On her way, she tried to message Murdock and Dot, but they were sidetracked by a commotion caused by Dot's Tinkatink, causing them to leave her on read. While she briefly grilled the two over this, she quickly got sidetracked and moved on. After Dot disappeared, Murdock tried to help Franka find the best way to get Dot to open up to her. Later, when Franka challenged Dot to a battle, Murdock watched the battle with the other members. After Dot managed to win the battle, he helped his sister's Lycanroc recover.

In The Plan to Capture Rayquaza, Murdock helped transport Dot to a location close enough for her to shut down a machine the Explorers were using to weaken the Black Rayquaza. Their efforts worked, only for Coral to lose her temper and command her Glalie to use Self-Destruct. The attack collided with Rayquaza's Dragon Pulse, creating an explosion powerful enough to blast the Sky High Pokémon directly into the hull of the Brave Olivine. In the following episode, Murdock successfully docked the ship in a safe location while the Explorers retreated, realizing their plan ended in failure. After Rayquaza took off, the Rising Volt Tacklers regrouped. While the Brave Olivine underwent repairs, Liko, Roy, and Dot decided to become stronger by learning how to use the Terastal phenomenon.

In HZ046, it was revealed that Murdock started working part-time at the Patisserie Soapberry in Cortondo while Orla worked on the Brave Olivine. He later received a message from Liko about her, Roy, and Dot's experiences at Naranja Academy.

In HZ047, Murdock reunited with Liko, Roy, and Dot at the Patisserie Soapberry, where he introduced them to Katy, the shop owner and Gym Leader of Cortondo. Later, he witnessed Liko's first Terastal battle against Katy.

Character

Murdock and his family

Murdock is a caring person. As seen in For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!, he likes to shower his Pokémon with affection and praises them. Murdock is also mindful to his teammates, such as when he asked Liko whether or not she have any allergies or food she dislikes right after she decided to join the Rising Volt Tacklers. Not only is he skilled at cooking, but at sewing too, to the point of Orla asking him to fix the patches on the blimp. Although he's good at cooking various things, Murdock preferred making sweets, due to once being a patisserie chef, and usually uses his Alcremie to make them.

Murdock cheering for Dot before her battle against Iono in HZ050

Despite trying his best, Murdock has a rather strained relationship with Dot, where he would be worried or nags, almost to the point that she was close to blocking him from communicating with her. However, Murdock did became motivated to try specific approaches to dealing with Dot's withdrawal and indifference to other team members. Murdock also seems to be happy that Dot became friends with Liko and Roy, due to them being around her age. In The Lonely Hatenna, Murdock had his first small personal interaction with Dot in months, which for him was a victory, even though they only exchanged a few words. In addition, Murdock seems to be fond of Liko and Roy as he enjoys their company in shopping for supplies. Murdock seems to be great friends with Friede and get along well, but tends to get annoyed with him when he forgets to give important details to him and their friends. Murdock is also good friends with the rest of his teammates.

Pokémon

Murdock and his Pokémon

Murdock's team consists of Pokémon who help him in the kitchen, such as his Alcremie. Also, Murdock's Pokémon are good in battle, but sometimes can get overwhelm by stronger opponents. In addition, Murdock would only use his Rockruff for its sense of smell to help him find lost individuals and Pokémon battles.

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

On hand

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Rockruff 		Murdock Alcremie.png
Milcery → Alcremie ♀

Traveling with

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Rotom Phone

Temporary

Scyther (×2)
Orla's Scyther (×2)

Scyther were wild Pokémon that lived on Roy's island. They helped Murdock and Orla fix the Brave Olivine.

None of Scyther's moves are known.

Caterpie (×2)
Orla's Caterpie (×2)
Debut The Treasure After the Storm!
Voice actors
Japanese
English Sarah Natochenny

Caterpie were wild Pokémon that lived on Roy's island. They helped Murdock and Orla fix the Brave Olivine.

Caterpie's only known move is String Shot.

Weedle (×2)
Orla's Weedle (×2)

Weedle were wild Pokémon that lived on Roy's island. They helped Murdock and Orla fix the Brave Olivine.

Weedle's only known move is String Shot.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 三宅健太 Kenta Miyake
English Major Attaway
Finnish Peter Kanerva
German Oliver Scheffel
Hebrew גלעד קלטר Gilad Kletter
Indonesian Triyuh Hendra
Italian Alessandro D'Errico
Norwegian Lars Sundsbø
Polish Jan Aleksandrowicz-Krasko
Portuguese Brazil Wagner Torres
Portugal Daniel Pinto
Spanish Latin America Octavio Rojas
Spain Miguel Ángel Muro
Thai ณัฐวุฒิ สาลีผล


Gallery

Artwork

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Murdock RVR Single Cover.png
Concept art for Pokémon Horizons: The Series[2] Concept art for Pokémon Horizons: The Series RVR ~Rising Volt Tacklers Rap~
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Pokemon Horizons Promotional Poster 4.jpg
RVR Rising Volt Tacklers Rap Cover.jpg
Third Japanese poster Fourth Japanese poster RVR ~Rising Volt Tacklers Rap~ (single)

Eyecatch

HZ eyecatch Murdock Alcremie.png
HZ eyecatch Murdock Rockruff.png

In the manga

Pocket Monsters

Murdock in Pocket Monsters

Murdock appeared in the Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure manga, playing the same role as he does in the anime.

Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~

Murdock in Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~

Murdock appeared in DVT02 alongside his Pokémon.

In DVT04, Murdock appeared in a fantasy while Liko was talking to Dot.

Pokémon
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Rockruff 		869Alcremie.png
Alcremie ♀


Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~

Murdock appeared in PGSP01.

Pokémon
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Rockruff


Trivia

  • The gray highlights in Murdock's hair are shaped like a fork and knife, alluding to his role as a chef.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese マードック Murdoch
English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish Murdock Similar to his Japanese name
French Murdoch Same as his Japanese name
Korean 머독 Murdock Transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 馬德克 Mǎdékè Transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese) 馬德克 Máhdākhāk
Thai เมอรด็อก Murdoch Same as his Japanese name

References

  1. ↑ "Murdoch", Pocket Monster Acrylic Stand Collection 3 on Gashapon
  2. ↑ https://twitter.com/anipoke_pr/status/1640956954934906880?s=61&t=xKtdVidcKfgZ6A5yGeT6RA

Related articles

Commander: Friede
Second-in-command: Captain Pikachu
Members: Orla • Ludlow • Mollie • Murdock
Dot • Liko • Roy
Allies: Lucca • Diana • Franka • Iono
Base: Brave Olivine
Related: Lucius • Six Heroes • Black Rayquaza
Terapagos • Laqua • Laquium


Murdock's Pokémon
On hand:
Traveling with:
 
Pokémon Horizons characters
Protagonists Liko (Floragato) • Roy (Fuecoco)
Rising Volt Tacklers Friede (Captain Pikachu) • Mollie • Orla • Ludlow • Murdock • Dot (Quaxwell • Tinkatink)
Antagonists Amethio • Onia • Zirc • Hamber • Spinel • Coral • Sidian • Chalce • Gibeon
Relatives Alex • Lucca • Diana • Roy's parents • Roy's grandfather • Franka
Supporting cast Nurse Joy • Rotom Phones • Ann • Liko's homeroom teacher • Lucius (Terapagos • Rayquaza • Six Heroes) • Nemona • Clavell • Geeta • Dendra • Jacq • Penny • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Many temporary characters
See also: Pokémon the Series characters


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