Steven Stone

Steven redirects here. For the character of the day, see Steven (Johto).

If you were looking for the character whose name is mispronounced as Stephen or Steven, see Stephan.

Steven Stone ツワブキ・ダイゴ Daigo Tsuwabuki
Artwork from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Age	25
Gender	Male
Eye color	Light steel blue, Blue-green*, Yellow*
Hair color	Light steel blue
Hometown	Mossdeep City
Region	Hoenn
Relatives	Mr. Stone (father)
Trainer class	ChampionRSORAS Pokémon TrainerEB2W2
Generation	III, IV, V, VI
Games	Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald HeartGold and SoulSilver Black 2 and White 2 Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Champion of	Ever Grande City
Specializes in	Steel types
Game animation debut	Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
Anime debut	A Hole Lotta Trouble
English voice actor	Andrew Paull
Japanese voice actor	Rintarō Nishi (AG022) Ken'ichi Suzumura (SS031) gameanim=yes

Steven Stone (Japanese: ツワブキ・ダイゴ Daigo Tsuwabuki) is a Master Steel-type Trainer and the Champion of the Hoenn region's Elite Four in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire. He is a collector of rare stones, is the son of the president of the Devon Corporation, and makes his home in Mossdeep City. In Pokémon Emerald, he is no longer the Champion—due to Wallace taking his place—and instead wanders the Hoenn region, aiding the player on their journey.

In the games

Brendan challenging Steven in Ruby and Sapphire

Steven in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Steven appears as the Champion of the Hoenn region. His strategy in battle is to use Steel-type Pokémon to find the weaknesses of his opponents, with his Metagross being the cornerstone of his team.

In Pokémon Emerald, Steven is a powerful, wandering Trainer who gave up competing seriously to spend more time looking for rare rocks and stones, which he claims he would climb waterfalls to find. Fittingly, the player can find and challenge him in the upper area of Meteor Falls after they defeat the new Champion, Wallace.

In Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald, after the player enters the Hall of Fame, Steven will leave a Beldum and a note for the player at his house in Mossdeep City.

In Pokémon Platinum, the person who gives the player their villa in the Resort Area mentions that the man who gave him the villa came to Sinnoh to collect rare stones. After collecting the stones, he left the region with all the items in the villa. This mysterious previous owner may in fact be Steven.

Steven also appears in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, introducing himself as the Hoenn Champion. The player first meets him when they leave the Pokémon Fan Club in Vermilion City after collecting Copycat's Lost Item, where he will appear and inform them that there have been reports of either a Latios^SS or Latias^HG roaming Kanto. The player meets him a second time after defeating Red on Mt. Silver, where he will appear in the Silph Co. building in Saffron City and let the player choose one of three colored stones: the Green Stone, the Red Stone or the Blue Stone. Depending on which color is picked, he will give the player one of the three Hoenn starter Pokémon. He can later be found in the Pewter Museum of Science, examining a shelf. After visiting and speaking to him there, he will return to the Silph Co. building and offer to trade a Beldum for a Forretress.

If the player has the Enigma Stone and enters the Pewter Museum of Science, an event will occur in which Steven will be talking to one of the museum's researchers. When he is spoken to, he will notice the Enigma Stone and have the researcher examine it. The researcher will extract the Soul Dew from the stone and give it to the player. Steven will tell the player that Soul Dew is said to be the solidified spirits of Latias and Latios, and that it can bring out their true potential. Upon walking outside, Latias^SS or Latios^HG will be waiting to battle in Pewter City, drawn to the player by the Soul Dew.

In Pokémon Black and White, a vacationist who visits Undella Town in the summer mentions Steven, explaining that he is a very powerful Pokémon Trainer who collects stones. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Steven appears alongside the other Champions from the first five generations as an opponent in the Champions Tournament at the Pokémon World Tournament.

Trainer's Eyes/Match Call

Champion Steven^RS / Hard as Rock Steven^E

Strategy

Pick on the foe's weakness.^RS

Attack the weak points!^E

Trainer's Pokémon

The ultimate Steel Pokémon^RS

Ultimate Steel Pokémon.^E

Self-Introduction

When it comes down to it, I'm still the strongest!^RS

I'd climb even waterfalls to find a rare stone!^E

Pokémon

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

Champion Steven Ever Grande City Ruby and Sapphire Reward: $11600

Types: Steel Flying Ability: Keen Eye Held item: None Skarmory♂ Lv.57 Toxic Poison   --       Steel Wing Steel   --       Aerial Ace Flying   --       Spikes Ground   --       Types: Rock Grass Ability: Suction Cups Held item: None Cradily♂ Lv.56 Confuse Ray Ghost   --       Sludge Bomb Poison   --       AncientPower Rock   --       Giga Drain Grass   --       Types: Ground Psychic Ability: Levitate Held item: None Claydol Lv.55 Earthquake Ground   --       AncientPower Rock   --       Light Screen Psychic   --       Reflect Psychic   --       Types: Rock Bug Ability: Battle Armor Held item: None Armaldo♂ Lv.56 Slash Normal   --       AncientPower Rock   --       Aerial Ace Flying   --       Water Pulse Water   --       Types: Steel Rock Ability: Sturdy Held item: None Aggron♂ Lv.56 Earthquake Ground   --       Dragon Claw Dragon   --       Thunder Electric   --       SolarBeam Grass   --       Types: Steel Psychic Ability: Clear Body Held item: Sitrus Berry Metagross Lv.58 Meteor Mash Steel   --       Psychic Psychic   --       Hyper Beam Normal   --       Earthquake Ground   --

Left for the player

	Types: Steel Psychic Ability: Clear Body Held item: None
Beldum Lv.5
Take Down Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

Pokémon Emerald

Multi Battle with player

Steven battles alongside player against Maxie and Tabitha in the Mossdeep Space Center.

PKMN Trainer Steven Mossdeep Space Center Emerald Reward: N/A

Types: Steel Psychic Ability: Clear Body Held item: None Metang Lv.42 Psychic Psychic   --       Metal Claw Steel   --       Reflect Psychic   --       Light Screen Psychic   --       Types: Steel Flying Ability: Sturdy Held item: None Skarmory♀ Lv.43 Toxic Poison   --       Protect Normal   --       Steel Wing Steel   --       Aerial Ace Flying   --       Types: Steel Rock Ability: Sturdy Held item: None Aggron♀ Lv.44 Protect Normal   --       Thunder Electric   --       SolarBeam Grass   --       Dragon Claw Dragon   --

Meteor Falls

PKMN Trainer Steven Meteor Falls Emerald Reward: $4680

Types: Steel Flying Ability: Keen Eye Held item: None Skarmory♂ Lv.77 Toxic Poison   --       Spikes Ground   --       Steel Wing Steel   --       Aerial Ace Flying   --       Types: Ground Psychic Ability: Levitate Held item: None Claydol Lv.75 Earthquake Ground   --       AncientPower Rock   --       Light Screen Psychic   --       Reflect Psychic   --       Types: Rock Grass Ability: Suction Cups Held item: None Cradily♂ Lv.76 Confuse Ray Ghost   --       Ingrain Grass   --       AncientPower Rock   --       Giga Drain Grass   --       Types: Rock Bug Ability: Battle Armor Held item: None Armaldo♂ Lv.76 AncientPower Rock   --       Aerial Ace Flying   --       Water Pulse Water   --       Slash Normal   --       Types: Steel Rock Ability: Sturdy Held item: None Aggron♂ Lv.76 Earthquake Ground   --       Dragon Claw Dragon   --       SolarBeam Grass   --       Thunder Electric   --       Types: Steel Psychic Ability: Clear Body Held item: Sitrus Berry Metagross Lv.78 Meteor Mash Steel   --       Earthquake Ground   --       Shadow Ball Ghost   --       Psychic Psychic   --

Left for the player

	Types: Steel Psychic Ability: Clear Body Held item: None
Beldum Lv.5
Take Down Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Traded to the player

Location	Player's Pokémon		Traded Pokémon		English nickname	Japanese nickname	Item		Ability	Nature	English OT	Japanese OT	ID	IVs
Silph Co.		Forretress		Beldum	Iron	こうてつ		Dawn Stone	Clear Body	Brave	Steven ♂	ダイゴ	23478	28/29/24/24/25/23

Given to the player

Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Overgrow Held item: None Treecko♂/♀ Lv.5 Pound Normal Physical   --       Leer Normal Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Blaze Held item: None Torchic♂/♀ Lv.5 Scratch Normal Physical   --       Growl Normal Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Type: Water Unknown Ability: Torrent Held item: None Mudkip♂/♀ Lv.5 Tackle Normal Physical   --       Growl Normal Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

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

PKMN Trainer Steven Pokémon World Tournament Black 2 and White 2 Reward: 1BP

Types: Steel Psychic Ability: Clear Body Held item: Occa Berry Metagross Lv.50 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Hammer Arm Fighting Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Bullet Punch Steel Physical   --       Types: Steel Rock Ability: Sturdy or Rock Head Held item: Air Balloon Aggron♂/♀ Lv.50 Head Smash Rock Physical   --       Avalanche Ice Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Metal Burst Steel Physical   --       Types: Ground Steel Ability: Sand Rush or Sand Force Held item: Focus Sash Excadrill♂/♀ Lv.50 Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Rock Slide Rock Physical   --       X-Scissor Bug Physical   --       Sandstorm Rock Status   --       Types: Rock Flying Ability: Defeatist Held item: Sitrus Berry Archeops♂/♀ Lv.50 Head Smash Rock Physical   --       Acrobatics Flying Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Types: Rock Grass Ability: Suction Cups Held item: Expert Belt Cradily♂/♀ Lv.50 Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Seed Bomb Grass Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Sandstorm Rock Status   --       Types: Rock Bug Ability: Battle Armor Held item: White Herb Armaldo♂/♀ Lv.50 X-Scissor Bug Physical   --       Rock Blast Rock Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Superpower Fighting Physical   --

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Multi Battle with player

Steven battles alongside player against Courtney^OR/Matt^AS and her/his subordinate on Southern Island.

Steven Southern Island Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Reward: N/A
Types: Steel Psychic Ability: Clear Body Held item: None Metang Lv.35 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Metal Claw Steel Physical   --       Bullet Punch Steel Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Champion battle

Champion Steven Ever Grande City Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Reward: $11,800

Types: Steel Flying Ability: Sturdy Held item: None Skarmory♂ Lv.57 Toxic Poison Status   --       Aerial Ace Flying Physical   --       Spikes Ground Status   --       Steel Wing Steel Physical   --       Types: Ground Psychic Ability: Levitate Held item: None Claydol Lv.57 Reflect Psychic Status   --       Light Screen Psychic Status   --       Extrasensory Psychic Special   --       Earth Power Ground Special   --       Types: Steel Rock Ability: Sturdy Held item: None Aggron♂ Lv.57 Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Iron Tail Steel Physical   --       Dragon Claw Dragon Physical   --       Types: Rock Grass Ability: Suction Cups Held item: None Cradily♀ Lv.57 Giga Drain Grass Special   --       Ancient Power Rock Special   --       Sludge Bomb Poison Special   --       Confuse Ray Ghost Status   --       Types: Rock Bug Ability: Battle Armor Held item: None Armaldo♂ Lv.57 X-Scissor Bug Physical   --       Rock Blast Rock Physical   --       Metal Claw Steel Physical   --       Crush Claw Normal Physical   --       Types: Steel Psychic Ability: Clear Body Held item: Metagrossite Metagross Lv.59 Bullet Punch Steel Physical   --       Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Meteor Mash Steel Physical   --       Giga Impact Normal Physical   --

Rematch

Champion Steven Ever Grande City Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Reward: $15,800

Types: Steel Flying Ability: Sturdy Held item: None Skarmory♂ Lv.77 Toxic Poison Status   --       Aerial Ace Flying Physical   --       Spikes Ground Status   --       Steel Wing Steel Physical   --       Types: Ground Psychic Ability: Levitate Held item: None Claydol Lv.77 Reflect Psychic Status   --       Light Screen Psychic Status   --       Extrasensory Psychic Special   --       Earth Power Ground Special   --       Types: Steel Rock Ability: Sturdy Held item: None Aggron♂ Lv.77 Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Iron Tail Steel Physical   --       Dragon Claw Dragon Physical   --       Types: Rock Fairy Ability: Clear Body Held item: None Carbink Lv.77 Moonblast Fairy Special   --       Power Gem Rock Special   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Earth Power Ground Special   --       Types: Rock Flying Ability: Pressure Held item: None Aerodactyl♂ Lv.77 Rock Slide Rock Physical   --       Ice Fang Ice Physical   --       Thunder Fang Electric Physical   --       Fire Fang Fire Physical   --       Types: Steel Psychic Ability: Clear Body Held item: Metagrossite Metagross Lv.79 Bullet Punch Steel Physical   --       Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Meteor Mash Steel Physical   --       Giga Impact Normal Physical   --

Left for the player

	Types: Steel Psychic Ability: Clear Body Held item: None
Beldum Lv.5
Take Down Normal Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Quotes

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

Granite Cave

"That device you have there… It's a PokéNav. When Trainers that have PokéNavs battle, it keeps a record of how things went, I think. Oh, pardon me. My name is Steven. I'm interested in rare stones, so I travel here and there. Oh? A Letter for me?"

"Okay, thank you. You went through all this trouble to deliver that. I need to thank you. Let me see… I'll give you this TM. It contains my favorite move, Steel Wing."

"Your Pokémon appear quite capable. If you keep training, you could even become the Champion of the Pokémon League one day. That's what I think. Now, I've got to hurry along."

Route 118

"Hi! You're that Trainer I met in Dewford! … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Oh, okay, you're <player>. I'll remember it. <player>. In this vast world, there are many kinds of Pokémon. They come in many types. Do you raise different types? Or do you raise only Pokémon of a certain type? What do you think as a Trainer? Sorry, it's not my place to ask, is it? Well, anyway, I hope to see you again."

Route 120

"Hm? <player>, hi. It's been a while. There's something here that you can't see, right? Now, if I were to use this device on the invisible obstacle… No, no. Rather than describing it, I should just show you. That would be more fun. <player>, are your Pokémon ready for battle?"

No: "No? I'll wait here, so you can get ready."

Yes: "<player>, show me your true power as a Trainer!"

• After battling Kecleon

"I see… Your battle style is intriguing. Your Pokémon have obviously grown since I first met you in Dewford. I'd like you to have this Devon Scope. Who knows, there may be other concealed Pokémon. <player>. I enjoy seeing Pokémon and Trainers who strive together. I think you're doing great. Well, let's meet again somewhere."

Route 128

"<player>! What is happening? This is terrible… If this doesn't stop, all of Hoenn… No, the whole world will be parched. The cause of this calamity, the blazing sun, is in the sky above Sootopolis…^R

"<player>! What is happening? This is terrible… If this doesn't stop, all of Hoenn… No, the whole world will drown. This huge rain cloud is spreading from above Sootopolis?^S

"What in the world is taking place there? There's no point arguing here… Sootopolis should provide answers… <player>… I don't know what you intend to do, but don't do anything reckless. Okay. I'm going to Sootopolis."

Sootopolis City

"<player>, you came, too? Under this scorching sun^R/In this terrible rainstorm^S, yet… Oh, yes, can you hear out what my friend has to say?"

"This sunlight… People and Pokémon need sunlight to live… But why does this sunlight fill us with so much dread? The blazing sun over Sootopolis is intensifying… Soon, all of Hoenn will be under its withering glare… If that were to happen…"^R

"This rain… People and Pokémon need water to live… But why does this rain fill us with so much dread? The rain clouds over Sootopolis will keep building and soon extend all over Hoenn… If that were to happen…"^S

"<player>, I never expected you to be holding the Red Orb^R/Blue Orb^S. You'll be okay. With your Pokémon, you'll get things done no matter what. I'm convinced of it!"

• If spoken to again

"You'll be okay. With your Pokémon, you'll get things done whatever happens. I'm convinced of it!"

• After the battle with Groudon^R/Kyogre^S

"<player>, we owe it all to you. The sky above Sootopolis has returned to normal. For that, Wallace sends his thanks, too. And, that same Wallace is waiting for you inside. He's strong. But the way you are now, you should be on equal footing with him. Give it your best shot."

Ever Grande City

• Before battle

"Welcome, <player>. I was looking forward to seeing you here one day. You… What did you see on your journey with Pokémon? What did you feel, meeting so many other Trainers like you? What has awoken in you? I want you to hit me with it all! Now, bring it!"

• Being defeated

"I, the Champion, fall in defeat… Kudos to you, <player>! You are a truly noble Pokémon Trainer!"

• After being defeated

"Congratulations! The feelings you have for your Pokémon… And the Pokémon that responded to those feelings with all their might… They came together as one, and created an even greater power. And thus, you were able to grasp victory today! You are rightfully the Hoenn region's new…"

"<player>… No, the new Champion! Come with me."

(to Brendan/May) "I'm sorry, but... From here on, only those Trainers who have become Champions may enter. You'll have to wait outside with the Professor."

• Hall of Fame

"This room… This is where we keep records of Pokémon that prevailed through harsh battles. It is here that the League Champions are honored. Come on, let's record your name as a Trainer who triumphed over the Pokémon League, and the names of the partners who battled with you."

Steven's house

• Note left on Steven's desk, after the player has entered the Hall of Fame

"… … … … … …" "To <player>… I've decided to do a little soul-searching and train on the road. I don't plan to return home for some time. I have a favor to ask of you. I want you to take the Poké Ball on the desk. Inside it is a Beldum, my favorite Pokémon. I'm counting on you. May our paths cross again someday."

—Steven Stone

Pokémon Emerald

Granite Cave

"My name is Steven. I'm interested in rare stones, so I travel here and there. Oh? A Letter for me?"

"Okay, thank you. You went through all this trouble to deliver that. I need to thank you. Let me see… I'll give you this TM. It contains my favorite move, Steel Wing."

"Your Pokémon appear quite capable. If you keep training, you could even become the Champion of the Pokémon League one day. That's what I think. I know, since we've gotten to know each other, let's register one another in our PokéNavs. … … … … … … Now, I've got to hurry along."

Route 118

"Hi, <player>! It's me, Steven! We met in the cave near Dewford. Have you met many kinds of Pokémon since I last saw you? There are many, many kinds of Pokémon in this wide world of ours. If you wanted to raise only your favorites, that's fine. Perhaps you find it more fun to raise all sorts of Pokémon. As a Trainer of Pokémon, what do you think? Of course, it's not any of my business. It would be nice if we were to meet again somewhere."

Route 120

"Hm? <player>, hi. It's been a while. There's something here that you can't see, right? Now, if I were to use this device on the invisible obstacle… No, no. Rather than describing it, I should just show you. That would be more fun. <player>, are your Pokémon ready for battle?"

No: "No? I'll wait here, so you can get ready."

Yes: "<player>, show me your true power as a Trainer!"

• After battling Kecleon

"I see… Your battle style is intriguing. Your Pokémon have obviously grown since I first met you in Dewford. I'd like you to have this Devon Scope. Who knows, there may be other concealed Pokémon. <player>. I enjoy seeing Pokémon and Trainers who strive together. I think you're doing great. Well, let's meet again somewhere.

Mossdeep Space Center

"<player>, have you read that proclamation already? Team Magma is coming after the rocket fuel on this island. I don't know what they'd need it for, but they can't be allowed to take it. I'll keep an eye on things for a while longer. In the meantime, why don't you go check out the town?"

• After earning the Mind Badge

"Team Magma… What's the point of stealing rocket fuel?"

"<player>! You're going to help me? Let's get into battle together! Are you ready?"

No:"Then, hurry! Get ready quickly!"

• After battle

Whew, that was too tense. <player>, thank you. I have something to give you as thanks for your support. Please come see me at home after this. Oh yes, I don't live in Rustboro City. I live right here on this island."

Steven's house

• After battling Team Magma in the Mossdeep Space Center

"<player>… As you can see, there's not much here, but this is my home. Thank you for all that you've done. This is my token of appreciation. It's the Hidden Machine Dive. No need to be shy--you've earned this HM. While you're using Surf, you should notice dark patches of water. Use Dive if you come to deep water like it. You'll drop to the seafloor. When you want to come back up, use Dive again. In some places, it won't be possible for you to surface, though."

• If talked to again

"Apparently, there's an underwater cavern between Mossdeep and Sootopolis. You know, the one that Capt. Stern found in his submarine."

• Note left on Steven's desk, after the player has entered the Hall of Fame

"... ... ... ... ... ..." "To <player>... I've decided to do a little soul-searching and train on the road. I don't plan to return home for some time. I have a favor to ask of you. I want you to take the Poké Ball on the desk. Inside it is a Beldum, my favorite Pokémon. I'm counting on you. May our paths cross again someday."

—Steven Stone

Route 128

"<player>! What is happening? This is terrible… After the scorching heat wave ended, this deluge began. If this doesn't stop, all of Hoenn… No, the whole world will drown. This huge rain cloud is spreading from above Sootopolis… What in the world is taking place there? There's no point arguing here… Sootopolis might provide answers… <player>… I don't know what you intend to do, but don't do anything reckless. Okay. I'm going to Sootopolis."

Sootopolis City

"Those Pokémon fighting… Groudon… And Kyogre… The two super-ancient Pokémon were awakened from a long sleep… And now they are smashing each other with their uncontrollable energy… …<player>. You being here now I'll take to mean that you're prepared to become involved in this crisis. Well, then, there's someone that I'd like you to meet. Come with me, please."

"Listen, <player>. Does seeing Groudon and Kyogre make you think Pokémon are to be feared? But that's not true. Pokémon are really more… …Why am I asking you this? You already know."

"Okay, here we are! Inside you'll find someone named Wallace. I think you have what's needed to help him…"

• If talked to again

"I think you have what's needed to help him…"

• After talking with Wallace

"The Sky Pillar… I've never been there. I wonder where it could be?"

• After the crisis is solved

"So that's Rayquaza… It's incredible how the two rampaging Pokémon would flee from it in fear…"

• After the crisis is solved and the player has talked to both Archie and Maxie

"It looks like both Maxie and Archie have gone away somewhere. Perhaps they've gone to Mt. Pyre to return those Orbs…"

Meteor Falls

• Before battle

"Oh, wow, <player>. I'm amazed you knew where to find me. Do you, uh...maybe think of me as just a rock maniac? No, that can't be right. We battled alongside each other at the Sootopolis Space Center. You should have a very good idea about how good I am. Okay, <player>, if you're going to mount a serious challenge, expect the worst!"

• Being defeated

"You… I had no idea you'd become so strong…"

• After being defeated

"Come to think of it, ever since our paths first crossed in Granite Cave in Dewford, I had this feeling. I thought that you would eventually become the Champion. My predictions usually come true. And where will you go from here? … … … … … … … … … … … … Fufufu, even I couldn't tell you that."

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Vermilion City

• After exiting the Pokémon Fan Club

"Hi! My name is Steven. The Champion from the Hoenn region. Have we met...before? That's not possible. All the Trainers I have battled seem to have the same look, anyway. Especially the ones who gave me tough battles... By the way, have you heard of a Pokémon called Latias^HG/Latios^SS? I am investigating why Latias^HG/Latios^SS, a Pokémon from Hoenn, decided to leave Hoenn to come here. Latias^HG/Latios^SS is a Pokémon that has a lot to do with Soul Dew, a gemlike Orb. Considering the fact that Latias^HG/Latios^SS is now in Kanto, it is possible to assume that this has to do with Soul Dew. Latias^HG/Latios^SS is a Pokémon that travels a great distance. It'd be difficult to find without any machine to track it with. But any Trainer will be drawn to it, won't they? I must go. May our journeys cross again."

Silph Co.

• After defeating Red

(talking on his phone) "Hello... You're breaking up... I think it depends on how my dad feels... I see... I'll be on my way. See you soon."

(to player) "You are... I remember your eyes. When I see a Trainer whose eyes twinkle, I always remember."

"You have a Pokédex! So you are also in search of Pokémon. Let me see... I think I can help you with that. Let's say that you have stones in front of you. Which color would you pick?"

"You chose correctly! I will give you Treecko/Torchic/Mudkip!"

If nothing is chosen:

"You seem to be quite cautious. Are you avoiding any chance when a person might trick you? You really are better than I thought."

If party is full:

"I see... For the choice you've made, I'd like to give you this Pokémon. Except your party is full. Why don't you go to the PC to make some room? I'll be waiting here."

(If the player nicknames the starter)"You did a great job naming it!"

"Take good care of it. Your caring for it will make me very happy."

• Trading Pokemon

"We meet again! Have you been to Hoenn before? It's such a beautiful place, with the clearest ocean you can imagine. You should visit sometime. Hey! Why don't we trade Pokémon? I've been looking for Forretress. I can trade my Beldum for it."

No: "That's too bad."

"Will you trade Forretress for my Beldum?"

Yes: "OK, let's trade!"

(if a Pokémon other than Forretress is chosen) "Are you telling me that you think that's a Forretress?"

(if the Forretress traded has max friendship) "This Pokémon seems to like you a lot. Do you happen to like Steel-type Pokémon? I had a feeling. That particular texture! The cool and glowing bodies! Such uniquenesses are only for Steel-type Pokémon! When it comes to the solitariness and nobleness you sense through the rugged body, which is almost rebuffing when you hug, nothing comes close to Beldum, I must say... In short, my METAGROSS is truly strong and cool! ... Oh, it seems that I got carried away. It was a pleasure talking to you. Bye!"

(if the Forretress traded does not have max friendship) "You don't see Forretress in the Hoenn region. It's my first time to actually see one. Thank you so much! Oh, look at the time. I really must go."

Pewter Museum of Science

".................."

"All those shining stars at night are the stones I'll never get to know..."

• Enigma Stone event

"People who dedicate themselves to what they believe stand out in a crowd. But, my passion is no less than yours."

"Wow! The thing you have..."

"This stone is...so mysterious! Something seems to be shining inside... The stone is modest...yet hiding something wonderful! You should have it studied by experts."

"Soul Dew is said to be the solidified spirits of Latias and Latios. It has the power to bring out the true potential of Latias and Latios. The spirits of these Pokémon and Soul Dew are said to call out to each other... The only thing that puzzles me is the place Soul Dew was found. Why Kanto?"

Pewter City (during Enigma Stone event)

"It seems that Latios^HG/Latias^SS became attracted to it in no time!"

"I can feel that Latios^HG/Latias^SS is full of fighting spirit! I would love to challenge it, but I will let you go for it!"

"Impressive! It was a great battle! I don't think you had to give everything you've got, and that scares me..."

"I've been away from the Hoenn Pokémon League for too long. I'll have to excuse myself. .................. Oh, I never got your name. ...But I won't ask for it this time. Our fun will have to wait for the right time."

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

• Before battle (first round)

"Hello! I'm Steven. Your Pokémon are looking pretty good."

• Before battle (second round)

"My name is Steven. I'm interested in rare Stones, so I travel here and there."

• Before battle (final round)

"What has awoken in you because of your journey? I want you to hit me with it all! Now, bring it!"

• Being defeated

You are a truly noble Pokémon Trainer!"

• If the player is defeated

"When it comes down to it, I'm still the strongest!"

• After being defeated

"Congratulations! The feelings you have for your Pokémon… And the Pokémon that responded to those feelings with all their might... They came together as one and created an even greater power. And thus, you were able to grasp victory!"

• After winning

"I must go. May our journeys cross again."

• In the lobby, after the tournament

"Hmm. Emerald can be mined in Driftveil City?!"

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version

• First adventure

Mossdeep City

"We've made it. Thank you, Latios/Latias. You've helped immensely!"

"I've received a message from a professor I know, asking if we could come and help him. It seems that some rather bad people have been trying to steal his research results for themselves. We should hurry to the Space Center at once. Come with me, Orlando!"

"This is the Space Center. The professor should be wi—"

"Hmm. Well, if you put it that way, then it looks as though we have little choice. We will have to battle our way through this. Orlando. Would you lend me your strength? I want you to battle alongside me and my Pokémon. If you agree, then choose from these three Poké Balls. Select the Pokémon you want at your side in battle!"

After defeating Team Aqua or Team Magma outside the Mossdeep Space Center

"What island...?"

"I see... That is not something we can ignore. Orlando, I have a favor to ask. Please come with me. Come and help me protect that Pokémon from these thieves!"

"I've gotten the coordinates from the professor, so I know which direction to go. As soon as you feel ready, speak with me."

"Looks like you're ready. Shall we go help that Pokémon?"

Let's have an adventure!: "Understood. Then shall we go?"

Hold on a second: "Ah, I see you like to be well prepared before setting out. An admirable quality! When you feel ready to depart, please come and talk to me."

Unknown location

"Now then... I expect Team Magma and Team Aqua have beat us here in the search for that Pokémon. Orlando, can I ask you to start by having a look around? I’m sure that those fool teams will be around here somewhere. Ah yes, a word of warning: If you step into the tall grass there, wild Pokémon may attack you. Be sure you are ready for them."

• If spoken to again

"Somewhere on this island is a Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution. We simply cannot hand it over to Team Magma or Team Aqua. Orlando, I want you to go farther into the island and begin the search. Once I finish my preparations, I will follow after you at once."

After May heals the player's party

"Orlando! I'm sorry it took me so long, Orlando. And now I see what we have here. So these are some of the bosses of Team Magma and Team Aqua? I admit I am a bit surprised to see them joining forces. It matters little. We will battle together, Orlando. Before we do, though, let me teach your <Pokémon> a little something..."

"And this...is for you."

"The Mega Bracelet that I just gave you is set with a mysterious stone known as a Key Stone. It is a stone with the power to bind you and your Pokémon together. Ah yes. And we should give your <Pokémon> this to hold as well."

"With the Key Stone you hold and the Mega Stone <Pokémon> now holds... The bonds that tie you two together should now allow you to draw forth the great power of Mega Evolution! Don't you feel it's time we tested that power?

After defeating Magma Admin Tabitha and Aqua Admin Matt

"Good work, Orlando. That was a perfect Mega Evolution. It held such strength, even though this was your first time using it in battle... I'm practically trembling with excitement at the limitless potential I sense in you! What did you think of my Metagross? Its rugged white body, so cool to the touch... Its beauty grows with Mega Evolution! Yes. I think the day may come when I will be able to entrust this Metagross to you. But now we have scared off the crooks. So shall we go and meet the Pokémon said to be capable of Mega Evolution?"

"There you are, Orlando. It seems like the Mega-Evolving Pokémon is in that tall grass there. If you were to face it in battle, it might accept you as well. Here you go. Throw a Poké Ball to try and catch that Pokémon."

If the battle concludes without catching Glalie or Steelix

"In order to catch a Pokémon, you first have to impress it with your skills. When you battle a Pokémon, throw the Poké Ball I gave you. Prove that you have what it takes to get the Pokémon on your team!"

After capturing Glalie or Steelix

"The Pokémon seems to have accepted you after your performance in battle. Hmm. And it seems to hold a Mega Stone. I wonder what powers might be revealed if it Mega Evolves. You will be able to see it for yourself when you next battle. I envy you, Orlando!"

"Well then... I suppose it's time we return. Back to Mossdeep City!"

"Thank you, Orlando. You will find that there are many more Pokémon in the Hoenn region capable of Mega Evolution, including the one that we recently met. And another possible form of Evolution, thought lost since incredibly ancient times, that might even exceed Mega Evolution... Yes, Primal Reversion... Team Magma and Team Aqua may be after that power..."

"This world still holds many more mysteries and surprises than we can imagine. I wonder what you and your team will see, what you will feel, in a world like that. I wonder how you'll grow and change... No words can describe how exciting this will be! I will say good-bye to you for now, Orlando. I will be waiting eagerly for the day when I meet you and your Pokémon again!"

• Second adventure

Mossdeep City

"So you've returned. This is our second such meeting, isn't it? Ah yes, before I forget... I've set you up with a few more Pokémon, so you can enjoy our little explorations even more. I hope you'll enjoy your time with them, learning about each in turn. If you feel like going on a bit of an adventure with me, say the word. I would be delighted to take you along."

"What do you want to do, Orlando? Should we head out for an adventure? Or was there something else you wanted?"

Let's have an adventure!: "I happen to know of some Pokémon Trainers doing special training on a certain island nearby. I'll ask you to take them on in Pokémon battle."

Check rewards: "Perhaps I ought to give you a bit of advice about the rewards you can send to your full game."

Glalie/Steelix: "You can send the Glalie/Steelix you caught to your copy of the full game. I expect it will be a great ally— one you can depend on."

Send to full game: "You can only use Pokémon Link once a day. Let's get started by having you pick what you'd like to send through Pokémon Link."

• After sending

"We can do this again tomorrow."

• Attempting more than one Link a day

"Come back tomorrow, and we'll talk."

Quit playing: "Are you sure you'd like to quit?"

Yes: "I'll look forward to the day we meet again."

Hold on a second: "Ah, I see you like to be well prepared before setting out. An admirable quality! When you feel ready to depart, please come and talk to me."

Unknown location

"I will count on you to help these fellow Trainers with their special training. When two Trainers' eyes meet, a Pokémon battle is sure to begin."

"What's this? Your Pokémon look a bit stressed. Let me heal them up for you, Orlando."

"I will count on you to help these fellow Trainers with their special training."

"Looks like you've done a fine job of helping this bunch train themselves. It's about time to head back."

After returning to Mossdeep City

"Thank you, Orlando. You've been of great help again today. I suppose this is good-bye for now. I look forward to our next meeting."

• Third adventure

Mossdeep City

"So you've returned. This is our third such meeting, isn't it? If you feel like going on a bit of an adventure with me, say the word. I would be delighted to take you along."

"What do you want to do, Orlando? Should we head out for an adventure? Or was there something else you wanted?"

Let's have an adventure!: "I heard that someone has gotten lost on a particular island near here. Orlando, I trust that I can count on your assistance in helping the poor little thing."

Unknown location

"Somewhere on this island, a poor figure huddles lost and alone... I know you can handle this. If I find it first, I'll let you know."

• If spoken to again

"You should always help those who are lost, Orlando."

"What's this? Your Pokémon look a bit stressed. Let me heal them up for you, Orlando."

"It looks like you've got everything in hand. If everyone is accounted for, let's head back."

After returning to Mossdeep City

"Thank you, Orlando. You've been of great help again today. I suppose this is good-bye for now. I look forward to our next meeting."

• Fourth adventure

Mossdeep City

"So you've returned. This is our fourth such meeting, isn't it? I think I will give you these Poké Balls, to celebrate our small reunion. If you feel like going on a bit of an adventure with me, say the word. I would be delighted to take you along."

"What do you want to do, Orlando? Should we head out for an adventure? Or was there something else you wanted?"

Let's have an adventure!: "I'm setting out to search for a Pokémon said to inhabit a certain island nearby. Come along and lend me a hand, Orlando."

Check rewards → Poké Ball set: "You can send the set of 10 Poké Balls that I gave you earlier to your full game."

Unknown location

"Will you help me search this island for the Poochyena I seek? As to where to find that Poochyena... I can't help feeling that the open spaces among the tall grass seem rather suspect."

• If spoken to again

"Help me search this island for the Poochyena I seek."

"Ah, it looks like you really did find a Poochyena on this island. Wonderful! Shall we head back?"

After returning to Mossdeep City

"Thank you, Orlando. You've been of great help again today. I suppose this is good-bye for now. I look forward to our next meeting."

• Fifth adventure

Mossdeep City

"So you've returned. This is our fifth such meeting, isn't it? I do have another piece of advice... Did you know that you can only use Mega Evolution once in each battle you face? I suggest you think carefully about which Pokémon to Mega Evolve, and when. If you feel like going on a bit of an adventure with me, say the word. I would be delighted to take you along."

"What do you want to do, Orlando? Should we head out for an adventure? Or was there something else you wanted?"

Let's have an adventure!: "My, my! It seems someone has sent you a challenge. He appears to have recognized your skill as a Trainer and now wishes to ask you for a battle!"

Unknown location

"The gentleman who sent that challenge should be on this island somewhere. Take care in this battle, Orlando... I suspect he will truly put you to the test!"

• If spoken to again

"Whoever sent you that challenge should be somewhere on this island."

"Judging by the expression on your face, I would say you were victorious, hm? Then I suppose it's time to return to Mossdeep."

After returning to Mossdeep City

"Thank you, Orlando. You've been of great help again today. I suppose this is good-bye for now. I look forward to our next meeting."

• Sixth adventure

Mossdeep City

"So you've returned. This is our sixth such meeting, isn't it? I think I will give you these Heal Balls, to celebrate our small reunion. If you feel like going on a bit of an adventure with me, say the word. I would be delighted to take you along."

"What do you want to do, Orlando? Should we head out for an adventure? Or was there something else you wanted?"

Let's have an adventure!: "I'm setting out to search for a Pokémon said to inhabit a certain island nearby. Come along and lend me a hand, Orlando."

Check rewards → Heal Ball set: "You can send the set of 10 Heal Balls that I gave you earlier to your full game."

Unknown location

"Will you help me search this island for the Skitty I seek?"

• If spoken to again

"Help me search this island for the Skitty I seek. As to where to find that Skitty... I can't help feeling that the open spaces among the tall grass seem rather suspect."

"What's this? Your Pokémon look a bit stressed. Let me heal them up for you, Orlando."

"Ah, it looks like you really did find a Skitty on this island. Wonderful! Shall we head back?"

After returning to Mossdeep City

"Thank you, Orlando. You've been of great help again today. I suppose this is good-bye for now. I look forward to our next meeting."

• Seventh adventure

Mossdeep City

"So you've returned. This is our seventh such meeting, isn't it? If you feel like going on a bit of an adventure with me, say the word. I would be delighted to take you along."

"What do you want to do, Orlando? Should we head out for an adventure? Or was there something else you wanted?"

Let's have an adventure!: "I happen to know of some Pokémon Trainers doing special training on a certain island nearby. I'll ask you to take them on in Pokémon battle."

Unknown location

"I will count on you to help these fellow Trainers with their special training."

"What's this? Your Pokémon look a bit stressed. Let me heal them up for you, Orlando."

"Looks like you've done a fine job of helping this bunch train themselves. It's about time to head back."

After returning to Mossdeep City

"Thank you, Orlando. You've been of great help again today. I suppose this is good-bye for now. I look forward to our next meeting."

• Eighth adventure

Mossdeep City

"So you've returned. This is our eighth such meeting, isn't it? If you feel like going on a bit of an adventure with me, say the word. I would be delighted to take you along."

"What do you want to do, Orlando? Should we head out for an adventure? Or was there something else you wanted?"

Let's have an adventure!: "I heard that someone has gotten lost on a particular island near here. Orlando, I trust that I can count on your assistance in helping the poor little thing."

Unknown location

"Somewhere on this island, a poor figure huddles lost and alone... I know you can handle this. If I find it first, I'll let you know.

• If spoken to again

"You should always help those who are lost, Orlando."

"What's this? Your Pokémon look a bit stressed. Let me heal them up for you, Orlando."

"It looks like you've got everything in hand. If everyone is accounted for, let's head back."

After returning to Mossdeep City

"Thank you, Orlando. You've been of great help again today. I suppose this is good-bye for now. I look forward to our next meeting."

• Ninth adventure

Mossdeep City

"So you've returned. This is our ninth such meeting, isn't it? If you feel like going on a bit of an adventure with me, say the word. I would be delighted to take you along."

"What do you want to do, Orlando? Should we head out for an adventure? Or was there something else you wanted?"

Let's have an adventure!: "I'm setting out to search for a Pokémon said to inhabit a certain island nearby. Come along and lend me a hand, Orlando."

Unknown location

"Will you help me search this island for the Skitty I seek?"

• If spoken to again

"Help me search this island for the Skitty I seek. As to where to find that Skitty... I can't help feeling that the open spaces among the tall grass seem rather suspect."

"What's this? Your Pokémon look a bit stressed. Let me heal them up for you, Orlando."

"Ah, it looks like you really did find a Skitty on this island. Wonderful! Shall we head back?"

After returning to Mossdeep City

"Thank you, Orlando. You've been of great help again today. I suppose this is good-bye for now. I look forward to our next meeting."

• Tenth adventure

Mossdeep City

"So you've returned. This is our tenth such meeting, isn't it? If you feel like going on a bit of an adventure with me, say the word. I would be delighted to take you along."

"What do you want to do, Orlando? Should we head out for an adventure? Or was there something else you wanted?"

Let's have an adventure!: "My, my! Another challenger has appeared, hoping to meet you. It seems this is a new challenger, not the elderly gentleman from last time."

Unknown location

"The gentleman who sent that challenge should be on this island somewhere. Take care in this battle, Orlando... I suspect he will truly put you to the test!"

• If spoken to again

"Whoever sent you that challenge should be somewhere on this island."

• If the battle is lost

"Are you alright Orlando?! We have to get you and your Pokémon healed at once! Show me where you're hurt."

"Try to keep an eye on your Pokémon's health (HP) and condition. If your Pokémon is losing HP and getting weak, use the Super Potion in your Bag. If your Pokémon is afflicted by a status condition, using a Full Heal is the answer."

• If the battle is won

"Judging by the expression on your face, I would say you were victorious, hm? Then I suppose it's time to return to Mossdeep."

After returning to Mossdeep City

"Thank you, Orlando. You've been of great help again today. I suppose this is good-bye for now. I look forward to our next meeting."

• Eleventh adventure

Mossdeep City

"So you've returned. I've practically lost count of the number of times we've met here. I think I will give you these Heart Scales, to celebrate our small reunion. If you feel like going on a bit of an adventure with me, say the word. I would be delighted to take you along.

"What do you want to do, Orlando? Should we head out for an adventure? Or was there something else you wanted?"

Check rewards → Heart Scale set: "You can send the set of five Heart Scales that I gave you earlier to your full game."

• Special Nugget adventure

Mossdeep City

Let's go on an adventure!: "There's a rumor that a strange man has been appearing often on a nearby island. These tales give me a bad feeling, so I'd appreciate your company."

Unknown location

"Well now, I wonder who or what this strange man might be. Personally, I have no idea who he is."

"You take care about out there, Orlando."

• If talked to again

"I wonder just who or what this strange man might prove to be... It seems there's still much I don't understand in this world."

• After meeting strange man

"Judging by that expression, I take it you encountered the strange man for yourself. I'm glad you're no worse for the experience. Let's head back, Orlando."

Next adventure - Check rewards

Nugget: "You can send the Nugget that you got from the rather suspicious gentleman to your copy of the full game. Those shiny round Nuggets... You can sell them at Poké Marts, and they'll fetch a pretty price. Hold tight to your Nuggets!"

Artwork

Official artwork from Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald	With Mega Metagross

Sprites

Sprite from Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald	Sprite from Black 2 and White 2	Back sprite from Emerald	VS portrait from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Overworld sprite from Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald	Overworld sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver	Overworld sprite from Black 2 and White 2

In the anime

Advanced Generation series

Steven in the Advanced Generation series

Steven was first mentioned by his father in Stairway to Devon who claimed he would be a good person for Ash and his friends to know.

He then appeared in person in A Hole Lotta Trouble. Unlike his game counterpart, Steven was not mentioned to be or have been the Hoenn League Champion, but was simply a powerful Trainer. Instead, Wallace is said to be the Champion later in the DP series.

Steven and his Aron were digging in Granite Cave, looking for rare stones. As Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket fell down in a hole, Steven stopped with what he was doing and quickly checked out what caused a crash to occur. Steven found Max, Pikachu, and Meowth in a dark part of a tunnel they were in. He questioned Max about the hole that he and the group fell in and Max confirmed they had fallen from it.

They went to search for Ash and the others, who were being chased by a horde of agitated Aron. Steven had his own Aron use Roar to calm the agitated horde. He then told the horde that the group were good people and they turn around and leave. After both sides were reunited with each other, Steven found out that Team Rocket were the ones who caused the Aron to get angry.

As Ash and his friends were about to battle Team Rocket, Steven interrupted them and handled Team Rocket on his own.

Steven in the XY series

He sent out Aggron to take them on and then quickly defeated them with Hyper Beam. After their defeat, Steven found a Fire Stone with the help of Aron.

Steven decided to lead the group out of Granite Cave and took them to a deserted inlet, an ideal place for Ash to train for his rematch with Brawly. He then boarded a small boat and wished the group luck for the future.

At the end of the episode, Ash vowed to train harder so one day he could be powerful enough to battle Steven.

XY series

Steven appeared in SS031, where he battled Alain using his Shiny Mega Metagross. Furthermore, he is officially claimed as the Hoenn Champion in the anime like he is in the games. This indicates that Wallace may have lost said title at some point before this episode.

Pokémon

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This listing is of Steven's known Pokémon in the Pokémon anime.

Aron

Debut	A Hole Lotta Trouble
Voice actors
Japanese	Natsuki Yoshihara
English	Darren Dunstan

Aron was outside its Poké Ball throughout the episode. When its owner was in Granite Cave looking for stones, it helped out digging at the ground. When Jessie, James, and Meowth were setting another pitfall trap for Ash, May, Brock and Max, they also fell down, being split up. As Aron and its Trainer tried to find the source of the crash, they found Max, Meowth and Pikachu; the trio tells Steven what happened. Finding a large hole and where the others were, a group of rampaging Aron head straight towards them which they succeed to dodge them. After sending Team Rocket blasting off, they found a Fire Stone. Aron and Steven said their farewells to the group as they headed off into the distance on a sailing boat.

Aron's only known move is Roar.

Aggron

Debut	A Hole Lotta Trouble

Steven's Aggron was briefly used when Team Rocket were trying to steal Ash's Pikachu in Granite Cave. It sent them blasting off, and was then recalled back into its Poké Ball.

Aggron's only known move is Hyper Beam.

Metagross ↔ Mega Metagross

Debut	SS031

Main article: Steven's Metagross

Steven sent out this Shiny Metagross against Alain's Charizard. It has the ability to Mega Evolve into Mega Metagross.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor Japanese 西 凜太朗 Rintarō Nishi (AG022) 鈴村健一 Ken'ichi Suzumura (SS031) English Andrew Paull Norwegian Trond Teigen Polish Ireneusz Machnicki Brazilian Portuguese Sílvio Giraldi Spanish Latin America Alfredo Gabriel Basurto Spain David Robles

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Steven in Pokémon Adventures

Steven met Ruby while looking through the Granite Cave. During a battle with wild Mawile, Ruby's Skitty bumped into one of Steven's Moon Stones, causing her to evolve.

Steven was well-aware of the danger Team Magma and Team Aqua presented, and extended an invitation to Ruby to join the fight against them. Steven invited him to help, but Ruby declined because he didn't like battling. The armlets on Steven's arms are devices he can use to chip away stones, as well as to grab and retrieve rocks that are out of reach.

Later in the series, Steven confessed that he and his father, the owner of the Devon Corporation, knew about the schemes of Team Magma and Team Aqua quite long ago. Mr. Stone built the Submarine Explorer 1 so that Steven can seal the Seafloor Cavern and no one would be able to wake Kyogre and Groudon. The backup plan in case it fails would be to unseal Regirock, Regice, and Registeel.

Steven later assembles the rest of the Hoenn Elite Four in order to fight against Kyogre and Groudon. With the help of Sapphire's Wailord and Relicanth, Steven and the Elite Four unsealed the Regis. Steven took control of Registeel and gave the other two Regis to the other members of the Elite Four.

Knowing he would die in Kyogre and Groudon's battle, Steven stepped down from the position of Champion, and gave it back to Wallace, who was actually the true Champion while Steven had only been a runner-up. After Kyogre and Groudon returned to their respective domains, Steven died from the strain of controlling the Regis, but was later revived under mysterious circumstances when Ruby released his Celebi.

Steven later traveled to Sinnoh to collect the rare stones found in the region. He had purchased a Villa but sold it to Platinum and returned to Hoenn at the start of the Platinum arc.

Pokémon

This listing is of Steven's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

Metagross

Debut	Blowing Past Nosepass II

Main article: Steven's Metagross

Metagross is Steven's main Pokémon and strongest as well. It is often used as a method of flight transportation.

Beldum (multiple)

Debut	Ring Ring Goes Beldum

Steven is seen with four Beldum. He first used them in Granite Cave to stop a group of Mawile from attacking Ruby. They did so by coming out of some rocks. Some of the Beldum were used to fill up Sapphire's team later on. One of his Beldum was also seen when Steven signed a contract to sell his Villa.

Beldum's known moves are Iron Defense and Take Down, and its Ability is Clear Body.

Metang (multiple)

Debut	Ring Ring Goes Beldum

One of his Metang was used to stop a group of Mawile by coming out of the rocks in Granite Cave. During the clash of Groudon and Kyogre, he gave some of his Metang to the Hoenn Elite Four.

None of Metang's moves are known, and its Ability is Clear Body.

Released

Registeel

Debut	A Royal Rumble with Regirock, Regice and Registeel II

Main article: Brandon's Registeel

Steven controlled Registeel with Wallace. However, as of Steven's apparent death, Registeel and the other Regis vanished to the mountains, where they have been caught by Brandon.

In the TCG

Steven was featured in the TCG. The following is a list of cards featuring Steven or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Steven Stone Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Steven's Advice	T [Su]	EX Hidden Legends		92/101	Undone Seal		074/083
					Metagross Constructed Starter Deck		018/019
					Shockwave! Tyranitar ex Constructed Standard Deck		018/024
		EX Power Keepers		83/108	World Champions Pack		092/108

Trivia

• In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, Steven states that his favorite Pokémon is Beldum and that his favorite move is Steel Wing. Consequently, he leaves Beldum in his house as a gift for the player, and gives the player TM47 (Steel Wing) in Granite Cave.
• In Emerald, when the player speaks to Steven in Meteor Falls before their battle, he mistakenly refers to battling alongside the player in the Sootopolis Space Center. The Space Center is actually in Mossdeep City.
• The battle with Steven against Maxie and Tabitha is the only occasion in the Generation III games where the player teams up with an ally for a Double Battle.
  • During this Multi Battle, by hacking, it is possible to level up Steven's Pokémon. This would not happen normally, as not enough experience is given to do so.
• Steven's Trainer ID number is 61226 in Pokémon Emerald, while it is 23478 in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
• Steven's role in Emerald is similar to Red's role in Generation II and HeartGold and SoulSilver, and Alder's in Black 2 and White 2, as they are all former champions who can be battled after defeating the Elite Four. The only difference is that Steven and Alder can only be battled once, while Red can be battled multiple times.
• Steven shares his French name (Pierre) with Brock, the Gym Leader of Pewter City. In the French dub of the anime, he keeps his English name of Steven Stone so as to not be confused with Brock, who was traveling with Ash when the group met Steven.
  • In games where both Steven and Brock appear, Steven is referred to as "P. Rochard" (HeartGold and SoulSilver) and "Rochard" (Black 2 and White 2).
• Despite being a Steel-type specialist, all of Steven's teams feature just as many or more Rock-type Pokémon.

Names

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	ツワブキ　ダイゴ Tsuwabuki Daigo	From 梯梧 deigo (Erythrina variegata) and 石蕗 tsuwabuki (Farfugium japonicum). 石蕗 Tsuwabaki contains 石 ishi (stone).
English	Steven Stone	From stone. Possibly also from steel or stevensite, a mineral.
French	Pierre Rochard	From pierre (stone) and roche (rock)
German	Troy Trumm	From Trümmer, rubble
Italian	Rocco Petri	From roccia (rock) and pietra (stone)
Spanish	Máximo Peñas	From máximo (maximum) and peñasco (boulder/crag)
Korean	나성호 Na Seongho
Chinese (Mandarin)	茲伏奇 大吾 Zīfúqí Dàwú	From 大吾 Daigo. 茲伏奇 is a very loose transcription of Tsuwabuki. His first name may also be a reference to 大吳風草 Dàwúfēngcǎo.

Hoenn League
Elite Four Sidney	Elite Four Phoebe	Elite Four Glacia	Elite Four Drake	Champion Steven Wallace

Non-player characters in the core series games

Kanto Professor Oak • Mom (Kanto) • Mom (LGPE) • Red • Blue • Green • Trace • Daisy • Old man • Bill • Celio • Mr. Fuji • Safari Zone Warden • Copycat • Primo • Koichi Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Erik and Sara • Teala • Mina • Cal • Steven Stone • Maylene • Cameron • Mr. Game • Morimoto Team Rocket • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Professor's aides • Magikarp salesman • Name Rater • Day-Care Person • Mr. Hyper Hoenn Professor Birch • Mom • May • Brendan • Wally • Wanda • Steven Stone • Wallace • Scott • Mr. Briney • Mr. Stone • Gabby and Ty • Lanette Brigette • Professor Cozmo • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Rydel • Winstrate family • Captain Stern • Trick Master • Treasure Hunter • Dock Apprentice • Pokémon Center Ladies • Old guys • Mr. Bonding • Teala • Aarune • Lisia • Zinnia • Looker • Inver • Chaz • Fossil Maniac • Kiri • Memory Girl Team Aqua • Team Magma • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Frontier Brains • Battle Chatelaines • Gym guide • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Stats judge See also: Johto Professor Elm • Professor Oak • Mom • Ethan • Lyra • Silver • Mr. Pokémon • Eusine • Lance • Red • Kiyo • Baoba • Magnus • Earl • Kurt • Carrie • Dude Mary • Buena • Radio Director • Haircut brothers • Webster • Master • Li • Wilma • Primo • Maximo • Jet • Caitlin • Cynthia • Cameron • Mr. Game • Felicity • Teala Team Rocket • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Frontier Brains • Kimono Girls • Week Siblings • Name Rater • Poké Seer • Day-Care Couple • Professor's aides Sevii Celio • Bill • Lostelle • Lorelei • Selphy • Teala Team Rocket • Day-Care Couple Sinnoh Professor Rowan • Professor Oak • Johanna • Barry • Lucas • Dawn • Cynthia • Looker • Stat Trainers (Cheryl • Riley • Mira • Buck • Marley) Bebe • Teala • Felicity • Roseanne • Rad Rickshaw • Eldritch • Wilma • Jasmine • Caitlin • Julia • Jordan • Dexter • Keira • Mr. Backlot • Morimoto Underground Man • Mr. Goods • Mr. Fuego • Pokétch Co. President • Dr. Footstep • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Helena • Ketch Appy Team Galactic • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Frontier Brains • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Professor's assistants • Stats judge Unova Professor Juniper • Mom (BW) • Mom (B2W2) • Cheren • Bianca • Bianca's father • Hugh • Hugh's sister • Cedric Juniper • Fennel • Amanita Cilan • Chili • Cress • Lenora • Hawes • Loblolly • Charles • Iris • Drayden • Alder • Benga • Curtis • Yancy • Brycen • Sabrina • Pop Roxie Hilbert • Hilda • Nate • Rosa • Ingo • Emmet • Cynthia • Looker • N • Colress • Morimoto • Nishino • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman Team Plasma • Clyde • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • PWT participants • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Judge • Magikarp salesman Kalos Professor Sycamore • Grace • Calem • Serena • Shauna • Tierno • Trevor • Alexa • Cassius • Inver • Sina • Dexio • Gurkinn Bonnie • Diantha • AZ • Looker • Emma • Mr. Bonding • Phil the Photo Guy • Memory Girl • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman Team Flare • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Battle Chatelaines • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Judge Alola Professor Kukui • Mom • Lillie • Nebby • Hau • Rotom • Professor Burnet • Molayne • Samson Oak • Ryuki • Mohn Red • Blue • Wally • Cynthia • Grimsley • Colress • Sina • Dexio • Looker • Anabel • Necrozma • Morimoto • Iwao Team Skull • Aether Foundation • Ultra Recon Squad • Team Rainbow Rocket Trial Captains • Island kahunas • Elite Four • Name Rater • Judge • Mr. Hyper • Gester Galar Professor Magnolia • Mum • Hop • Bede • Marnie • Sonia • Leon Sordward • Shielbert • Mustard • Klara • Avery • Honey • Hyde • Peony • Peonia • Calyrex • Ball Guy Watt Traders • Ingredients Sellers • Digging Duo • Camping King Team Yell • Macro Cosmos • Dan • Gym Leaders • Morimoto • Cara Liss • Jack Hisui Cogita • Arceus • Choy • Anthe • Miss Fortunes (Charm • Clover • Coin) • Vessa Galaxy Team • Diamond Clan • Pearl Clan • Ginkgo Guild Paldea Professor Sada • Professor Turo • Mom • Nemona • Koraidon • Miraidon • Geeta • Arven • Penny • Heath Clavell • Jacq • Dendra • Miriam • Raifort • Saguaro • Salvatore • Tyme • Harrington Carmine • Kieran • Briar • Cyrano • Terapagos • Billy and O'Nare Team Star • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Pokémon League representatives Kitakami Carmine • Kieran • Briar • Caretaker • Yukito and Hideko • Ogerpon • Pecharunt • Perrin • Billy and O'Nare Koraidon • Miraidon • Jacq • Nemona • Arven • Penny • Terapagos • Professor Sada • Professor Turo Blueberry Cyrano • Briar • Carmine • Kieran • Koraidon • Miraidon • Geeta • Rika • Clavell • Perrin • Snacksworth • Synclaire BB Elite Four • Special Coaches • Guidance counselors

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.