Shauntal/Quotes

These are Shauntal's quotes in the Pokémon games.

In the core series

Pokémon Black and White

Initial battle

• Before battle

"'Eyes brimming with dark flame, this man rejected everything other than himself in order to bring about one singular justice...' That's part of a novel I'm writing. I was inspired by the challenger who was just here, and somehow I got a little sad... Excuse me. You're a challenger, right? I'm the Elite Four's Ghost-type Pokémon user, Shauntal, and I shall be your opponent."

• During battle (the first non-KO HP loss)

"Beginnings are important, whether in a good novel or a good battle!"

• After sending out last Pokémon

"It seems this is the beginning of my final chapter."

• During battle (less than half HP)

"I feel we're about to turn the page to the epilogue of this story."

• When defeated

"Wow. I'm dumbstruck! I know a lot of words, but right now I can't figure out how to say this. Perhaps, if the feeling I'm having now is put into words, it will be trapped there. So let me say this... My feeling is you're a great Trainer!"

• After being defeated

"S-sorry! First, I must apologize to my Pokémon... I'm really sorry you had a bad experience because of me! Oh! It's not your fault! This is how battles always are. Even in light of that, I'm still one of the Elite Four!"

• General afterword

"Every person who works with Pokémon has a Pokémon story to tell. I've found that stories where people and Pokémon help each other out are far more interesting than stories about only people, or only Pokémon!"

• If defeated last

"Challenger, if you defeat the entire Elite Four of the Pokémon League, you can go on to challenge the Champion. And you have earned that right. Return to the plaza in the center and check the statue."

Rematch

• Before battle (five variants)

"'The Trainer's thoughts joined with the Pokémon's mind, and a lustrous Aqua Ring unfurled...' That's part of a novel I wrote. I absolutely love writing about the close bonds between the Trainers who come here and the Pokémon they train. Could I use you and your Pokémon as a subject?"

"'"Do you know Thunderbolt?" was his first greeting to me. It wasn't until after we battled that I learned his name was Volkner.' That's part of a novel I wrote. I absolutely love writing about the close bonds between the Trainers who come here and the Pokémon they train. Could I use you and your Pokémon as a subject?"

"'The tiny but strong Pokémon looked up at its Trainer and saw the seeds of doubt taking root as together they faced their toughest opponent yet. The Pokémon sounded a soft cry of reassurance, and the battle began...' That was part of a novel I wrote. I absolutely love writing about the close bonds between the Trainers who come here and the Pokémon they train. Could I use you and your Pokémon as a subject?"

"'This world doesn't exist just for you. And I'll tell you why...' That was part of a novel I wrote. I absolutely love writing about the close bonds between the Trainers who come here and the Pokémon they train. Could I use you and your Pokémon as a subject?"

"'I have no idea what day it is today, but I will never forget it for the rest of my life.' That was part of a novel I wrote. I absolutely love writing about the close bonds between the Trainers who come here and the Pokémon they train. Could I use you and your Pokémon as a subject?"

• During battle (the first non-KO HP loss)

"The beginning is always important for both battles and novels."

• After sending out last Pokémon

"Oh... I guess it's time to start my last chapter."

• During battle (less than half HP)

"The epilogue of this story is about to begin."

• When defeated

"Wow. I'm stunned. For all the words I know, I can't figure out how to say this... Putting my feelings into words would just be a trap. All I will say is I feel you're even greater than I thought!"

• After being defeated

"S-sorry! First, I must apologize to my Pokémon... I'm really sorry you had a bad experience because of me! Oh! It's not your fault! This is how battles always are. Even in light of that, I'm still one of the Elite Four!"

• General afterword

"Every person who works with Pokémon has a Pokémon story to tell. I've found that stories where people and Pokémon help each other out are far more interesting than stories about only people, or only Pokémon!"

• If defeated last

"Challenger, if you defeat the entire Elite Four of the Pokémon League, you can go on to challenge the Champion. And you have earned that right. Your story is yours and yours alone. Please weave a wonderful tale!"

Cynthia's villa

"When I'm writing novels, if I don't have enough input, my output suffers. It's the same thing for Trainers. To grow stronger, Trainers need to have countless battles and learn many things. Then, they must put what they've learned to the test in real battles."

"Rainbow Wing... Silver Wing... They stir the imagination!"

"Distortion World... and the single Pokémon found there... What an amazing scene!"

"No matter how much research I do, I still have no clue. How old do you think Cynthia is? Any idea?"

"I chose my scarf with a certain Pokémon in mind. Do you get it? Using your imagination is important!"

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Initial battle

• Before battle

""There is one man who wanders the world with a black dragon Pokémon to pursue ideals^B2/white dragon Pokémon to search for truth^W2..." That's part of a novel I'm writing. I want to write down the event that happened on that day... Sorry, it has nothing to do with you... You're a challenger, right? I'm the Elite Four's Ghost-type Pokémon user, Shauntal, and I shall be your opponent."

• During battle (the first non-KO HP loss)

"First impressions are everything!"

• After sending out last Pokémon

"It's not over yet! I'll finish it my way!"

• During battle (less than half HP)

"I hope for a good ending! I hate endings that leave a bitter taste in one's mouth!"

• When defeated

"Do you ever feel at a loss for words when something greatly moves you? To tell the truth... I'm a writer, but right now I'm having trouble putting my feelings into words. You were just that impressive!"

• After being defeated

"My Pokémon and the challenger's Pokémon. Everyone battled even though they were hurt... Thank you."

• General afterword

"Fortitude is needed if you're going to battle, don't you think? Because both you and your opponent get hurt. But if you don't understand the pain, you'll focus on the result and forget about the bonds with your Pokémon. That's why I want to write passages full of heart and soul in my novels."

• If defeated last

"Challenger, if you defeat the entire Elite Four of the Pokémon League, you can go on to challenge the Champion. And you have earned that right. Return to the plaza in the center and check the statue."

Rematch

• Before battle (five variants)

""The woman who uses Ghost types, and the woman who uses Ground types. I couldn't ask the reason why their names and appearances are so similar." That's part of a novel I wrote. I absolutely love writing about the close bonds between the Trainers and the Pokémon that I've competed against. Could I use you and your Pokémon as a subject?"

""'Hey, you! Use Overheat!' A Fire-type Pokémon user with a hairstyle that would be great with Head Charge just gave the order and left..." That's part of a novel I wrote. I absolutely love writing about the close bonds between the Trainers and the Pokémon that I've competed against. Could I use you and your Pokémon as a subject?"

""'Go, Volcarona! Use Heat Wave here!' The Trainer solemnly ordered the Pokémon who resembled his first partner..." That's part of a novel I wrote. I absolutely love writing about the close bonds between the Trainers and the Pokémon that I've competed against. Could I use you and your Pokémon as a subject?"

""'Do you know Thunderbolt?' was his first greeting to me. It wasn't until after we battled that I learned his name was Volkner." That's part of a novel I wrote. I absolutely love writing about the close bonds between the Trainers and the Pokémon that I've competed against. Could I use you and your Pokémon as a subject?"

"'Yes. My code name is Looker.' He sounded a bit aloof, but his partner Croagunk's strategy was tricky." That's part of a novel I wrote. I absolutely love writing about the close bonds between the Trainers and the Pokémon that I've competed against. Could I use you and your Pokémon as a subject?"

• During battle (the first non-KO HP loss)

"It's important to make a good first impression on your opponent!"

• After sending out last Pokémon

"It's the final chapter! Here's my last Pokémon!"

• During battle (less than half HP)

"I really want a happy ending this time! I hate endings that leave a bitter taste."

• When defeated

"Wow. I'm stunned. For all the words I know, I can't figure out how to say this... Putting my feelings into words would just be a trap. All I will say is I feel you're even greater than I thought!"

• After being defeated

"All the Pokémon on both sides battled so bravely. Even though they got hurt... Thank you."

• General afterword

"It's important to be tough and resilient when you battle, don't you think? You have to accept that both sides will get hurt. You have to understand that the pain of losing is a natural outcome. If you just focus on winning, you can forget that the bond between you and your Pokémon is the most important thing. I try to focus on that bond in my novels. I want them to be full of heart and soul!"

• If defeated last

"Challenger, if you defeat the entire Elite Four of the Pokémon League, you can go on to challenge the Champion. And you have earned that right. Your story is yours and yours alone. Please weave a wonderful tale!"

Cynthia's villa

"I chose my scarf with a certain Pokémon in mind. Do you get it? Using your imagination is important!"

"Distortion World... and the single Pokémon found there... What an amazing scene!"

"No matter how much research I do, I still have no clue. How old do you think Cynthia is? Any idea?"

"When I'm writing novels, if I don't have enough input, my output suffers. It's the same thing for Trainers. To grow stronger, Trainers need to have countless battles and learn many things. Then, they must put what they've learned to the test in real battles."

"Rainbow Wing... Silver Wing... They stir the imagination!"

In spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Shauntal (Masters)

Menu interface (voice clips)

• Sync pair viewer

"I, a Ghost-type Pokemon Trainer, shall be your opponent."

"Would you like to be the subject of my new novel?"

• Selection screen (forming team)

"I'd love to join you."

• Upon learning a new move

"Yay, we did it! Almost like I learned a move myself!"

• Upon leveling-up

"I did it! I'm even stronger now."

• Upon reaching max level

"I didn't expect this. Someone could write a best seller about us."

• Upon unlocking a new level cap

"Wow, all this potential! I'm at a loss for words!"

• During conversation

"Wow, amazing!"

"Lalala~!"

"Please."

"Oh, of course."

"Eheh."

• During log-in conversation

"Is it morning already...? I got so wrapped up in my writing, I seem to have forgotten to sleep."

Battle interface (voice clips)

• Co-op match screen

"I can do this."

• VS screen

"I shall be your opponent."

• Battle start

"Go!"

• Using Sync Move

"Inspire me!"

• Switching in

"Inspire me!"

• "Watch out" emote

"Please be more careful."

• Defeat

"Uh-oh. Time for a rewrite."

• Victory

"Eheh."

"That gave me excellent material for my next novel!"

Story Event - Family Ties

• Gladion the Gladiator?

""Two men clad in all black stood before one another...""

""In naught but a moment, a new friendship was born.""

""The young man in black had earned a new name for himself...""

""Yet with this new name came new troubles as well.""

Story Event - Fight or Fright

• Halt! Who Goes There?!

"Wahh! Are you kidding me?!"

Pokémon Center

• Random conversation

"I feel so inspired! The more I spend time with you, the more curious I get!"

"And it's curious in a different way than I'm usually curious about Pokémon. This feels totally new! But why..."

"I'd like to find that out. Would you let me tag along with you awhile longer? I need you to be my muse!"

• If spoken to again

"I think I've found it! The sparkling light that shines within you as a Trainer!"

"That must be what's been drawing me to you--what's made me so curious!"

"Now it's up to me to investigate just how far that shining light you possess stretches. I'll do my very best!"

"I'll do it for the novel I'll inevitably write one day! Until then, I'll be here to witness your story."

• Random conversation

""And so it was...that a fated meeting with Litwick changed the course of the young woman's destiny!""

"She--I mean, I--became a Pokémon Trainer, and I met my dear Litwick, and I met countless other people..."

"and I discovered that every person and Pokémon out there has a story to be told."

"It was then that I decided to write novels--to tell the beautiful stories of the people I meet and share them with the world!"

• If spoken to again

"I've told all kinds of stories up until now about the hearts of Trainers and their Pokémon."

"My novels are an extension of the world I witness with my eyes and feel in my heart."

"As long as people and Pokémon continue to help each other and enrich each other's lives, I'll continue to write my stories."'

""At those words, the young woman's eyes sparkled like the shining flames of her Chandelure.""

• Random conversation

"<Player>, why do you think people are afraid of Ghost-type Pokémon?"

"I've always thought that all types of Pokémon are equally adorable!"

"One day, I'll write a best seller that will show the world just how amazing Ghost-type Pokémon truly are!"

• If spoken to again

""Mysterious shadows of the darkness... Form a bond with one in your heart, and even the blackest of nights will seem brighter...""

"Yes! A tale that will make the world fall in love with Ghost-type Pokémon! No one could write it better than me!"

"Oh! You could even be my first beta reader once it's finished!"

• Random conversation

"My Chandelure and I have been the best of friends ever since she was a Litwick."

"I was only a small child when we first met, long before I started writing novels."

"I often used to read stories by the light of Litwick's flame."

• If spoken to again

"To this day, I still often use Chandelure's flames to light up my work space when I'm writing my novels."

"Under the glow of her light, I feel like I'm able to envision the events of my stories so much more vividly."

"Although she sometimes scolds me if I doze off at my writing desk."

• Random conversation

"I've come to realize that being strong isn't just about winning battles."

"It's about kindness—lending a helping hand to someone in need. Or having the courage to stand up for other people."

"It's all of those things together that make someone truly strong. Tagging along with you has helped me realize that!"

• If spoken to again

""The Trainer discovered a whole new world the day they met their first Pokémon... And so their story together began.""

"Someday... Someday I'll write a brilliant novel with you and your Pokémon as the main characters."

"Once it's finished, I want you to be the first one to read it."

"I'll write all about the kindness and courage you've taught me. Promise me you'll read it?"

• Special log-in conversation (morning)

"Is it morning already...? I got so wrapped up in my writing, I seem to have forgotten to sleep."

• Special log-in conversation (evening)

"Good evening! I do most of my writing at night. I seem to get all my good ideas around this time!"

• Watching Grimsley and Marshal's special Unova Rally event conversation

""Two men, with their gazes locked..."

""in the midst of battle, with their pride on the line...""

""And so, once again, the two men return to the torrent of battle..."

""with the curious girl quietly watching over them.""