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|relatives=[[Heath]] (ancestor)<ref name="ancestor">'''Briar''': ''"The author of the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}}, Heath, was in fact an ancestor of mine."'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Teal Mask]])</ref> | |relatives=[[Heath]] (ancestor)<ref name="ancestor">'''Briar''': ''"The author of the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}}, Heath, was in fact an ancestor of mine."'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Teal Mask]])</ref> | ||
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'''Briar''' (Japanese: '''ブライア''' ''Briar'') is a character introduced in [[The Teal Mask]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. She is a teacher at [[Blueberry Academy]], the descendant of historian [[Heath]], and also the one in possession of the original [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}}. | |||
==In the core series games== | |||
Briar first appears after the Treasure Hunt main story starts. The player learns that Briar is a descendant of [[Heath]], the author of the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}}.<ref name="ancestor" /> She owns the original copy of the book, which contains unredacted information on the Pokémon {{p|Terapagos}}.<ref>'''Briar''': ''"[...] I even have his original manuscript. Look here—these are the pages that were blacked out and made illegible in the published version of the book. The Pokémon depicted on these pages is called {{p|Terapagos}}. [...]"'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Teal Mask]])</ref> As Heath was discredited for his writings in the book, Briar seeks to find Terapagos to prove Heath's theories correct. While waiting for her request to enter [[Area Zero]] to be approved, she leads the {{player}} and several other students on a class trip to [[Kitakami]]. | |||
During [[The Teal Mask]] story, Briar does research on the land while [[Carmine]], [[Kieran]], the player, and other students explore Kitakami. Briar appears at [[Crystal Pool]] after the player and Carmine defeats a {{p|Milotic}}. She explains that the crystals found in Kitakami emit energy similar to [[Terastal energy]] found in [[Paldea]]. Briar believes she can find a way to use the [[Terastal phenomenon]] usable outside of Paldea, bringing her closer to finding Terapagos. After the player defeats Carmine, Briar calls Carmine and the player to meet up in the community center. Briar reveals that she, Carmine, and Kieran are returning to [[Blueberry Academy]] earlier due to a development at the [[Great Crater of Paldea]]. Due to this, the trip to Kitakami ends earlier. Between the end of The Teal Mask and [[The Indigo Disk]], Briar has traveled to many different regions with Carmine assisting her. Eventually, she was able to create a special "Terarium Core" that hung on the top of the [[Terarium]], allowing Terstalization to occur in Blueberry Academy. | |||
Briar returns in [[The Indigo Disk]] after the player defeats Kieran. She later was permitted by [[Geeta]] to finally start a new expedition to Area Zero alongside the player, [[Kieran]], and [[Carmine]]. During the trip, she discovers the [[Area Zero Underdepths]] and the 19th Tera Type, {{type|Stellar}}. After reaching the deepest part of the Area Zero Underdepths, she and Kieran awaken Terapagos. After Kieran captures Terapagos, she encourages him and the player to fight to see Terapagos's true power. After Kieran loses, Briar suggests he Terastallize Terapagos to see its full power. Upon seeing Terapagos Stellar Form, she declares this is the Hidden treasure of Area Zero. However, this causes Terapagos to lose control and cause havoc. She then watches the player, Carmine, and Kieran defeat Terapagos, resulting in the player's capturing of it. She then apologized for her reckless behavior and obsession. After returning to Blueberry Academy, she writes a [[Briar's Book|book]] containing the information she learned from Area Zero. Upon talking to the player in Classroom 1-4, she apologies and reveals that the player, Carmine, and Kieran's [[Tera Orb]]s have been powered up due to Terapagos, allowing them to Terastalize without the need to recharge. She then reveals that [[Snacksworth|a man in a blue suit]] was waiting to meet the player at the academy's entrance. She then leaves to meet her publisher and asks to see Terapagos when she meets the player again. | |||
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==In spin-off games== | |||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
{{main|Briar/Quotes}} | {{main|Briar/Quotes}} | ||
==In the anime== | <!--==In the anime== | ||
===Main series=== | |||
====Pokémon==== | |||
===Design=== | |||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
This is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Briar and her Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Pokémon Trading Card Game.]] | |||
==Merchandise== | ==Merchandise== | ||
Briar has appeared in various Pokémon-themed merchandise.--> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
=== | <!-- ''For images related to [[Pokémon Masters EX]], see [[Briar (Masters)#Gallery|Briar (Masters).]]''--> | ||
===Core series game artwork=== | |||
This is a selection of artwork featuring Briar from the core series Pokémon games. | |||
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{violet color dark}}; background:#{{scarlet color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px" | {|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{violet color dark}}; background:#{{scarlet color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px" | ||
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| | | style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{scarlet color dark}}; background:#{{scarlet color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:The Indigo Disk Key Art 2.png|x250px]] | ||
| | | style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{scarlet color dark}}; background:#{{scarlet color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Briar Concept Art.png|x250px]] | ||
|- style="color:#fff;" | |||
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' <br> The Indigo Disk final art | |||
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' <br> Concept art | |||
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| style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{scarlet color dark}}; background: #{{scarlet color light}};" | [[File:Model Briar SV.png|x200px]] | | style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{scarlet color dark}}; background: #{{scarlet color light}};" | [[File:Model Briar SV.png|x200px]] | ||
|- | |- style="color:#fff;" | ||
| Model from <br>{{color2| | | Model from <br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}} | ||
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| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{violet color}}" colspan="5" | <small>'''Song names marked with an asterisk are unofficial, as they have not received a soundtrack release.'''</small> | | class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{violet color}}; color:#fff;" colspan="5" | <small>'''Song names marked with an asterisk are unofficial, as they have not received a soundtrack release.'''</small> | ||
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==In the TCG== | |||
[[File:BriarStellarCrown163.jpg|200px|thumb|Ultra rare print of Briar]] | |||
{{main|Briar (Stellar Crown 132)}} | |||
'''Briar''' is introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Stellar Miracle}} expansion and the English {{TCG|Stellar Crown}} expansion, with artwork by [[Naoki Saito]]. An {{TCG|ultra rare}} version with artwork by the same illustrator and a {{TCG|special illustration rare}} version of the card illustrated by [[DOM]] were released in the same sets. This card can only be used if the opponent has exactly 2 Prize cards remaining. It allows the player to take 1 more Prize card if their opponent's Active Pokémon is Knocked Out by damage from an attack used by the player's {{DL|Pokémon ex (TCG)|Tera Pokémon ex|Tera Pokémon}}. | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Briar's earrings resemble the [[Terastal phenomenon]]'s six-pointed star logo, and her jacket is decorated with the same patterns as the | * Briar's earrings resemble the [[Terastal phenomenon]]'s six-pointed star logo, her jacket and pants are colored like the [[Violet Book]] and the [[Scarlet Book]] respectively, and her jacket is also decorated with the same patterns as the Scarlet Book (on her left) and the Violet Book (on her right). | ||
* Briar's [[Rotom Phone]] uses a [[List of clothing in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Rotom Phone|Scarlet Case]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[List of clothing in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Rotom Phone|Violet Case]]{{sup/9|V}}. | |||
==Names== | ==Names== | ||
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| From ''{{wp|briar}}'' (common name for a few species of thorny plants; {{wp|Erica arborea|tree heath}}) | | From ''{{wp|briar}}'' (common name for a few species of thorny plants; {{wp|Erica arborea|tree heath}}) | ||
|- style="background: #FFF" | |- style="background: #FFF" | ||
| English | | English, Indonesian | ||
| Briar | | Briar | ||
| From her Japanese name | | From her Japanese name | ||
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| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}}) | | Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}}) | ||
| 白蕾雅 ''Baahklèuihngáh'' | | 白蕾雅 ''Baahklèuihngáh'' | ||
|- style="background: #FFF" | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | |||
| Urzy | |||
| From ''urze-molar'' (tree heath) | |||
|- style="background: #FFF" | |||
| Thai | |||
| ไบรอาร์ ''Briar'' | |||
| Transcription of her Japanese name | |||
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{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{NPC|Violet|paldea=yes}} | ==Related articles== | ||
{{NPC|Violet|paldea=yes|kitakami=yes|blueberry=yes}} | |||
{{Project CharacterDex notice}} | {{Project CharacterDex notice}} | ||
[[Category:Scarlet and Violet characters]] | [[Category:Scarlet and Violet characters]] | ||
[[Category:Teachers]] | |||
[[de:Brianna]] | [[de:Brianna]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:24, 18 September 2024
| Briar ブライア Briar | |
 Artwork from Scarlet and Violet DLC | |
| Age | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Eye color | Red |
| Hair color | Yellow |
| Hometown | Unknown |
| Region | Unova |
| Relatives | Heath (ancestor)[1] |
| Generation | IX |
| Games | Scarlet and Violet |
Briar (Japanese: ブライア Briar) is a character introduced in The Teal Mask in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. She is a teacher at Blueberry Academy, the descendant of historian Heath, and also the one in possession of the original Scarlet BookS/Violet BookV.
In the core series games
Briar first appears after the Treasure Hunt main story starts. The player learns that Briar is a descendant of Heath, the author of the Scarlet BookS/Violet BookV.[1] She owns the original copy of the book, which contains unredacted information on the Pokémon Terapagos.[2] As Heath was discredited for his writings in the book, Briar seeks to find Terapagos to prove Heath's theories correct. While waiting for her request to enter Area Zero to be approved, she leads the player and several other students on a class trip to Kitakami.
During The Teal Mask story, Briar does research on the land while Carmine, Kieran, the player, and other students explore Kitakami. Briar appears at Crystal Pool after the player and Carmine defeats a Milotic. She explains that the crystals found in Kitakami emit energy similar to Terastal energy found in Paldea. Briar believes she can find a way to use the Terastal phenomenon usable outside of Paldea, bringing her closer to finding Terapagos. After the player defeats Carmine, Briar calls Carmine and the player to meet up in the community center. Briar reveals that she, Carmine, and Kieran are returning to Blueberry Academy earlier due to a development at the Great Crater of Paldea. Due to this, the trip to Kitakami ends earlier. Between the end of The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk, Briar has traveled to many different regions with Carmine assisting her. Eventually, she was able to create a special "Terarium Core" that hung on the top of the Terarium, allowing Terstalization to occur in Blueberry Academy.
Briar returns in The Indigo Disk after the player defeats Kieran. She later was permitted by Geeta to finally start a new expedition to Area Zero alongside the player, Kieran, and Carmine. During the trip, she discovers the Area Zero Underdepths and the 19th Tera Type, Stellar-type. After reaching the deepest part of the Area Zero Underdepths, she and Kieran awaken Terapagos. After Kieran captures Terapagos, she encourages him and the player to fight to see Terapagos's true power. After Kieran loses, Briar suggests he Terastallize Terapagos to see its full power. Upon seeing Terapagos Stellar Form, she declares this is the Hidden treasure of Area Zero. However, this causes Terapagos to lose control and cause havoc. She then watches the player, Carmine, and Kieran defeat Terapagos, resulting in the player's capturing of it. She then apologized for her reckless behavior and obsession. After returning to Blueberry Academy, she writes a book containing the information she learned from Area Zero. Upon talking to the player in Classroom 1-4, she apologies and reveals that the player, Carmine, and Kieran's Tera Orbs have been powered up due to Terapagos, allowing them to Terastalize without the need to recharge. She then reveals that a man in a blue suit was waiting to meet the player at the academy's entrance. She then leaves to meet her publisher and asks to see Terapagos when she meets the player again.
Quotes
- Main article: Briar/Quotes
Gallery
Core series game artwork
This is a selection of artwork featuring Briar from the core series Pokémon games.
| S V The Indigo Disk final art |
S V Concept art |
Sprites and models
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| Model from Scarlet and Violet |
Music
| Games | Location | Song name | Composition | Arrangement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S V | When talking to Briar | Briar* | Unknown | Unknown |
| Song names marked with an asterisk are unofficial, as they have not received a soundtrack release. | ||||
In the TCG
- Main article: Briar (Stellar Crown 132)
Briar is introduced as a Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese Stellar Miracle expansion and the English Stellar Crown expansion, with artwork by Naoki Saito. An ultra rare version with artwork by the same illustrator and a special illustration rare version of the card illustrated by DOM were released in the same sets. This card can only be used if the opponent has exactly 2 Prize cards remaining. It allows the player to take 1 more Prize card if their opponent's Active Pokémon is Knocked Out by damage from an attack used by the player's Tera Pokémon.
Trivia
- Briar's earrings resemble the Terastal phenomenon's six-pointed star logo, her jacket and pants are colored like the Violet Book and the Scarlet Book respectively, and her jacket is also decorated with the same patterns as the Scarlet Book (on her left) and the Violet Book (on her right).
- Briar's Rotom Phone uses a Scarlet CaseS/Violet CaseV.
Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ブライア Briar | From briar (common name for a few species of thorny plants; tree heath) |
| English, Indonesian | Briar | From her Japanese name |
| German | Brianna | From briar |
| Spanish | Brie | From briar |
| French | Bria | From briar |
| Italian | Rea | From Erica arborea (scientific name of tree heath) |
| Korean | 브라이어 Briar | Transcription of her Japanese name |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 白蕾雅 Báilěiyǎ | From the transcription of her Japanese name and 白歐石楠 / 白欧石楠 bái ōushínán / baahk āusehknàahm (tree heath) |
| Chinese (Cantonese) | 白蕾雅 Baahklèuihngáh | |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Urzy | From urze-molar (tree heath) |
| Thai | ไบรอาร์ Briar | Transcription of her Japanese name |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Briar: "The author of the Scarlet BookS/Violet BookV, Heath, was in fact an ancestor of mine." (Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Teal Mask)
- ↑ Briar: "[...] I even have his original manuscript. Look here—these are the pages that were blacked out and made illegible in the published version of the book. The Pokémon depicted on these pages is called Terapagos. [...]" (Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Teal Mask)
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