Gardenia/Quotes

These are Gardenia's quotes in the Pokémon games.

In the core series

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

Eterna City^Pt

"Hi! I'm Gardenia! I'm this town's Gym Leader! My last challenger was this awfully speedy young guy. ...Actually, his name was <rival>. He told me about you. He said that another challenger's on the way, so that made me antsy! At my Gym, no one gets to battle with the Gym Leader, me, until the end. The challenger has to beat all the other Gym Trainers first. I'll be waiting for you in the back, Trainer. Don't disappoint me!"

Eterna Gym

• At the entrance of the Gym's maze^DP

"At my Gym, no one gets to battle with the Gym Leader--me--until they've beaten all the other Trainers. I'll be waiting for you in the back. Good luck, challenger!"

• Before battle

"You kept me waiting! I'm Eterna's Gym Leader, Gardenia, the Grass-type master! When I first saw you, I was convinced you'd find your way to me. My hunch was right on the money. You have a winning aura about you. So, anyway, this will be fun. Let's have our battle!"

• After the opponent sends out their last Pokémon

"It's not the end yet."

• When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health

"Are you saying something? You think you have me cornered?"

• Upon being defeated

"Amazing! You're very good, aren't you?"

• After being defeated

"I might've said it before, but you're really tough! Wasn't it hard for you to raise your Pokémon to be so good? I guess that's a measure of how much you love your Pokémon. In recognition of that, I proudly grant you this!"

"With the Forest Badge, your Pokémon can use the hidden move Cut outside of battle. Now that you have two Gym Badges, all Pokémon you received in trades will obey you up to Lv. 30. I've also got something else. It's a gift from me!"

"That TM86 contains the move Grass Knot. It's one of my favorite moves. The heavier the foe, the more damage this move will cause."

• If talked to again

"Yup! If there's one thing I can tell about you, it's this! You and your Pokémon are gonna get even tougher, and I mean seriously!"

Eterna Forest

"Hiya! Were you intrigued by the rumors going around, too?"

"You know, people've been talking about the ghost Pokémon of the Old Chateau. I've been hearing rumors about sinister shadows, too. I should check it out myself, but going in there is... ...Well, you know, being that I'm a Gym Leader, I'm always busy. So, since I'm so busy, I can't go in. It's not because I'm s-scared! S-so, good luck with your investigation!"

Resort Area^Pt

"Listen, listen! I came for a visit! Can I go in?"

Yes: "Yes! No time to waste!"

No: "Oh, right. You must have plans already."

Villa^Pt

• Any of the following

"Sigh... This is so dreamy... The Resort Area's a nice place. Of course, Eterna is a good place, too. We have the huge forest, first of all."

"I know it's a little abrupt, but don't you think Grass-type Pokémon smell nice? It makes me happy just being around them."

"I could tell you ten good things about Grass-type Pokémon. Which kind of Pokémon can you say good things about? Ooh, maybe ten won't be enough."

"Do you remember those rumors about the Old Chateau? They say there really were ghost Pokémon there in the old days. ...That's so scary. What if they suddenly came back?"

"...I'm in a dilemma now. You see, I don't like ghost Pokémon very much. But, what if... What if there was a Grass-type ghost Pokémon? What then?"

• After buying Houseplants

"Oh, hey! A Houseplant! It's really nice. Maybe I'll get some for my Gym. The green coloring and the aroma... It's very nice."

Battleground^Pt

Scenario 1

• Before battle

"Hi, have you been keeping well? Let's cut to the good stuff! Let's get down to battle!"

Yes: "Yes, that's right! A battle will tell you if someone you haven't seen's been keeping well!"

No: "You won't battle? You're not in the mood, huh? Well, why not polish your Badges, then? That might put a shine on your day, too."

If talked to again after the player answered "No": "Oh? You do want to battle?"

• When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health

"Are you saying something? You think you have me cornered?"

• Upon being defeated

"Amazing! You're very good, aren't you?"

• After being defeated

"Out of the Gym, a Gym Leader is just another Trainer. But wherever I go, I still try to be as tough as I can. It's not fair to my Pokémon if we were to lose because of me."

Scenario 2

• Before battle

"My Grass-type Pokémon are growing good and strong. I'm kind of interested in what Pokémon you have, too. Want to battle? A real quick one?"

Yes: "I can't deny that Grass-type Pokémon have many weak points. But I'll show you that's not the only factor in deciding who wins!"

No: "Aww, really? My grass Pokémon are growing good and strong too..."

If talked to again after the player answered "No": "My Grass-type Pokémon are growing good and strong. Come on, let's battle! A real quick one, OK?"

• When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health

"Are you saying something? You think you have me cornered?"

• Upon being defeated

"Amazing! You're very good, aren't you?"

• After being defeated

"By the way... Have you been to the Old Chateau? Me? Uh, well, you know, I have my Gym Leader job and all, so... Well, actually, I'm here training... ...I'm here just for fun. Ahahaha! Don't mind me!"

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

• Before battle (first round)

"Let's cut to the good stuff! Let's get down to battle!"

• Before battle (second round)

"My Grass-type Pokémon are growing good and strong. Come on, let's battle! A real quick one, OK?"

• Before battle (final round)

"I'm Gardenia. I love Grass-type Pokémon! I can't deny that Grass-type Pokémon have many weak points. But I'll show you that's not the only factor in deciding who wins!"

• Upon being defeated

"Aww, really? My Grass-type Pokémon are growing good and strong, too..."

• If the player is defeated

"Yes! My Pokémon and I are perfectly good!"

• After battle (if the player won)

"Wherever I go, I still try to be as tough as I can."

• After battle (if the player lost)

"We won this time... But you and your Pokémon are pretty good, too! So, I'd like you to battle me here again!"

• In the lobby (after the tournament)

"Amazing! Hey! How do you feel? I want to win and brag about my Pokémon, too!"

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

First rematch

• Before battle

"You kept me waiting, <player>! When I first saw you, I just knew it—sooner or later, this kid was gonna defeat the Champion. And now look at you! You're just oozing with the winning aura of a really tough Trainer! But it makes me think... If I can beat you now, then I'll be the strongest Trainer there is!"

• Before sending out last Pokémon

"Don't you think it's natural to save your best for last?"

• Upon being defeated

"Wow! You totally bested me!"

• After being defeated

"Wow, you really are strong! Just how did you raise your Pokémon to be that tough?"

"Well, anyway, here! As thanks for that battle, I’ll give you my favorite Sticker."

"But this doesn’t mean I’ve given up! I’m up for a Pokémon battle every day if you are!"

Second rematch

• Before battle

"You kept me waiting, <player>! Today’s the day! I’ll finally prove I’m the strongest!"

• Before sending out last Pokémon

"Don't you think it's natural to save your best for last?"

• Upon being defeated

"Wow! You totally bested me!"

• After being defeated

"You’re just so incredibly strong! How in the world did you raise your Pokémon to be that tough?"

"Well, anyway, here! As thanks for that battle, I’ll give you my favorite Sticker."

"But this doesn’t mean I’ve given up! I’m up for a Pokémon battle every day if you are!"

Battle Tower singles match

• Before battle

"Would you like to see how much my Pokémon's skills have grown? "

• Upon being defeated

"That's it, then! I lost!"

• After being defeated

"Wow. You and your Pokémon have done a lot of growing, too!"

Battle Tower doubles match

• Before battle (with Fantina)

"Let me lay it on the line—if we work together, Fantina and I are sure to beat you!

• Upon being defeated

"Oof..."

• After being defeated

"And here I thought we were doing so well!"

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Gardenia (Masters)

Menu interface (voice clips)

• After being recruited

"Hi! I'm Gardenia! I'm the master of vivid plant Pokémon and a Grass-type Gym Leader!"

• After being recruited (Summer 2024)

"Anchors aweigh! It's me, Captain Gardenia! Join me for an adventure on the high seas!"

• Sync pair viewer

"I'm a master of vivid plant Pokémon. When it comes to plant Pokémon, you can't go wrong with me."

"I'm going to become tougher, just like a giant tree with strong roots."

• Sync pair viewer (Summer 2024)

"Full speed ahead to victory!"

"Even if it's scary, let's sail beyond our limits!"

• Selection screen (forming team)

"Hey, let's have a Pokémon battle together!"

• Selection screen (forming team, Summer 2024)

"Let's weigh anchor and set sail!"

• Selection screen (forming team with Candice)*

"I'll answer your question, Candice!"

• Selection screen (forming team with Maylene)*

"Share your energy with me, Maylene!"

• Selection screen (forming team with Fantina)*

"Leave it to us! Fantina and I are the strongest team!"

• Selection screen (disbanding team)

"Bye bye! Catch you later!"

• Selection screen (disbanding team, Summer 2024)

"See you later!"

• Upon learning a new lucky skill

"Hey, great job! Really good! I knew my Pokémon were the best in the world."

• Upon learning a new lucky skill (Summer 2024)

"We've charted a new course!"

• Upon leveling up

"Yay! It feels so good when all your hard work pays off."

• Upon leveling up (Summer 2024)

"Part the helm!"

• Upon reaching max level

"I'd say we're in full bloom! This is great."

• Upon reaching max level (Summer 2024)

"Set sail for the horizon!"

• Upon unlocking a new level cap

"I can feel strength growing inside me! I hope I can keep this up."

• Upon unlocking a new level cap (Summer 2024)

"We've passed the storm!"

• During conversation

"Hey."

"Hi!"

"Yeah!"

"Ehehehe!"

"~La-lala-la-la-la~"

"Congrats and great work!"

"You really are amazing, you work so hard!"

"Hey now!"

"I don't think that's a good idea."

"Whew!"

"Oh!"

"Seriously?"

"Sure, no problem!"

"Can I ask you something?"

"Sure!"

"Wow, amazing!"

• During special log-in conversation (morning)

"Good morning! How're you feeling? I'm always doing great!"

• During special log-in conversation (morning)

"Today is another day where we can give it our all! It helps to say it out loud, you know."

• During special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"Hey there! Let's keep having Pokémon battles and continue getting stronger!"

• During special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"We're all set and ready to get going! La la la la la la la!"

• During special log-in conversation (evening)

"Good evening! Adventuring at night is fun, too. I mean, I'm not s-scared of the dark or anything."

• During special log-in conversation (evening)

"*yawn* I'm getting drowsy! I can't help it, though— all the plants are asleep, too!"

• During special gift conversation

"Here, take this. It's from me."

Battle interface (voice clips)

• Co-op match screen

"Right. I think we can do this!"

• VS screen

"They seem tough, but I'm no pushover either!"

• VS screen (Summer 2024)

"Let's battle!"

• Sending out Pokémon

"Come on!"

• Sending out Pokémon (Summer 2024)

"Go!"

• Using Pokémon move

"Go get 'em!"

"My Pokémon are strong!"

• Using Pokémon move (Summer 2024)

"Go!"

"Do your best!"

• Using item

"I've got it!"

• Using item (Summer 2024)

"We've grown strong!"

• Using Trainer move

"Now!"

• Using Trainer move (Summer 2024)

"My move!"

• Using sync move

"Grass power, full force!"

• Using sync move (Summer 2024)

"We'll win this!"

• Unity attack / theme skill

"Bloom!"

"Take root!"

"Blossom!"

• Unity attack / theme skill (Summer 2024)

"Ahoy!"

"Together!"

"Sail!"

• Uh-oh!

"Here we go!"

• Switching in

"Let's show them what we can do!"

• Switching in (Summer 2024)

"My turn!"

• Recalling fainted Pokémon

"Don't worry, you did great."

• Recalling fainted Pokémon (Summer 2024)

"Good job!"

• "Nice" emote

"Nice!"

• "Nice" emote (Summer 2024)

"Nice!"

• "Watch out" emote

"Watch out!"

• "Watch out" emote (Summer 2024)

"Watch out!"

• "Let's do this" emote

"Grass power, full force!"

• "Let's do this" emote (Summer 2024)

"To the open sea!"

• "Thanks" emote

"Thank you very much!"

• "Thanks" emote (Summer 2024)

"Thanks!"

• Defeat

"We've lost...! I guess I need to train harder."

• Defeat (Summer 2024)

"We'll win next time..."

• Victory

"Yay! That was a great battle!"

• Victory (Summer 2024)

"I've just hauled up a great treasure called victory!"

• Victory (with Candice on the team, speaks first)*

"Grow nice and strong!"

Story Event - Shining Star

• Rotom's Tricks

"Oh, Elesa! Great show today!"

"By the way, I think this vending machine might be broken. I just tried to buy some water, but it's not working..."

"Wah! Is that a G-G-Ghost type? I'm not good with scary stuff..."

"Ah! It disappeared into the vending machine!"

"Oh wow, look at how much it's moving! That's pretty impressive."

"After seeing how hard Rotom's working, I feel like I might have misjudged Ghost-type Pokémon."

"It's working again! See? The buttons are lit up!"

"Um, thanks, Rotom... Sorry I was scared of you."

"Yeah, thanks a lot! Now I can get some water..."

"Youch, that's hot!"

"Huh, what happened? This water's piping hot!"

Story Event - Pasio Eggsplorers

• A Toge-pickle

• If spoken to

"This boulder is in the way, so I can't get to that egg..."

"Thank you, Korrina and Bruno!"

Story Event - Otherworldly Encounter

• Seeking Mysteries

"Oh! Is that a Grass-type Pokémon?"

"I want to get a closer look!"

"Actually, it's quite scary."

"I actually just saw it with my own eyes!"

"It ran into the forest..."

"Are you thinking of going there to investigate?"

"Um... Well, I'm a Gym Leader and have other things to do, so..."

"I'll leave the monster to you!"

Sync Pair Story - A Day with Gardenia

"Were you checking out Pasio's forest, too, <player>?"

"Isn't it amazing?! I heard everything here was made by people!"

I knew that!: "I can hardly believe it! Lear must really love Pokémon to build something like this!"

Is that so?: "Yeah, this super-rich guy named Lear built all of Pasio. It's an artificial island!"

" I also heard that a new kind of Pokémon might be born, thanks to Lear!"

What do you mean?/Whoa!: "Pokémon sometimes change their form or evolve to suit their environment."

"Exeggutor in the Alola region soaked up so much sunshine that their necks got super long like that."

"So if Pokémon stay on Pasio long enough, there's a chance they could change to a new form!"

"I wonder if Roserade will change."

"She could be slithery like Serperior or fluffy like Jumpluff."

"Oh! Or maybe she could get a really hard steel body like Ferrothorn!"

"Oh, wait!"

What's wrong?/Did you think of something?: "Um, if Roserade changes form, that means..."

"Is it possible she could turn into some spooky Pokémon like Gourgeist or Trevenant?"

"I-I don't think I would like that... What would I do?"

"You know, I think I would still love Roserade even if she were a ghost, though."

"Um, I mean, it's not like I'm s-scared of ghosts or anything! You believe me, right?"

"But you know what? Yeah! It'd be no problem! Ghost Roserade might be kind of transparent and cute, right?"

"I wonder what Roserade wants to be like."

Isn't she fine just the way she is?: "Like she is now? How she's always been, you mean?"

"..."

"You're right. Maybe she's best as she is already."

Roserade might not want to change.: "Huh? Oh, you're right. No one likes sudden change, right?"

"..."

"I guess I got a little too excited. Sorry, Roserade."

"If her form changed, that would mean we would have to say good-bye to her current form."

"I'm sure the new Roserade would be lovely, too, but she's already lovely right now!"

"Thanks, <player>. You taught me something important!"

"Whether she changes or not, as long as we can spend time together, that's the most important thing!"

"Roserade! Let's keep on going for walks and soaking up the sun like we always have!"

Sync Pair Story - Weepinbell's Evolution

• Before battle

"Ramos! Hi! I just wanted to tell you that I really respect you—from one nature-loving Gym Leader to another!"

"The way you stand, the way you carry yourself—you radiate the air of a true veteran, while also emanating kindness!"

"Absolutely! How could I say no to that!"

• After being defeated

"Amazing! You really are good, aren't you, Ramos?"

Pokémon Center

• During sync background preview (Summer 2024)

"It's time to pull up whatever's anchoring our spirits and head out for the open sea!"

• Random conversation

"You know, I'm from the Sinnoh region. We have a myth there that this whole world was created by a Pokémon."

"I think it must have been a Grass-type Pokémon!"

"'Cause, y'know, I can believe what I want, right?"

• If spoken to again

"I really enjoy pondering the world that's mentioned in the Sinnoh region's myths."

"If it really was a Grass-type Pokémon that created the world, I think that deity definitely liked rain."

"I mean, it must have, right? I think it also really loved rich soil, full of nutrients."

• Random conversation

"I wonder how they choose the plants to bring to an artificial island."

"I guess they gather a bunch of plants from all over and then choose which ones to plant."

"I want to see if any plants from the Sinnoh region were chosen!"

• If spoken to again

"It just occurred to me that there might be plants from far away that we've never seen before."

"I'm excited about the Pokémon battles, sure, but I'm also really looking forward to seeing all the different plants on Pasio!"

• Random conversation

"When it comes to Grass-type Pokémon, Roserade is really cool, but I love Turtwig, too!"

"Watching its adorable little face munch down on leaves—it just made me want to hug it and never let go!"

"I was wondering if I should actually do that when Turtwig came to me on its own!"

"Ever since then, Turtwig has been one of my very best friends!"

• If spoken to again

"There are certain times where you meet someone for the first time but then your feelings connect as if a flower was blooming between you."

"Don't worry—I know you'll have a miraculous moment like that, too, someday!"

• Random conversation

"My Roserade is so cute, I'd love to hug her, too, but I can't."

"Her thorns have poison, so I'd be in a lot of trouble if I hugged her."

"Still, I love her so much, someday I might not be able to resist and give her a squeeze."

• If spoken to again

"They say beautiful flowers have thorns, but to have poison on top of that..."

"I think Roserade needs to be less pretty! Not!"

• Random conversation

"The Pokémon I like all have really distinct aromas."

"But even then, their scent changes from day to day. I can even tell their mood by how they smell that day!

"It's almost like I'm talking to them. It makes me feel like we're really connected, even if they don't understand the words I use."

"You know, I'm a little curious about your scent, too, <player>. Hee hee!"

• If spoken to again

"Any Pokémon will try to tell you what it's feeling, even if it can't use words. Each Pokémon has its way of communicating."

"I think a Trainer's job is to understand how their Pokémon communicate!"

• Random conversation

"So, I have a secret to tell. I didn't come here just for the adventure."

"I came because I also wanted to overcome my fears."

"I haven't really been able to tell my friends that I'm a bit of a coward, but..."

"I felt like if I told you, you'd help me out."

• If spoken to again

"You see, I'm really, really scared of...ghosts."

"So, I just can't handle Ghost-type Pokémon."

• Random conversation

"Hey. Do you know the Pokémon Pumpkaboo and Phantump?"

"As you know, I really love Grass-type Pokémon, but..."

"These two, they're not just Grass type. They're also Ghost type!"

"I want to take care of them and cuddle them too, so I can get over my fear."

• If spoken to again

"See, I think they're cute. I really do."

"But their movements and whatnot are a bit different from normal Grass types, and they scare me a little."

"Still, as a Grass-type Pokémon Trainer, I can't just stay scared! Someday I'll be able to cuddle them!"

• Special log-in conversation (generic)

"Ah, there you are, <player>! Where are you going to explore today?"

"If there's a meadow full of flowers, I bet that'd make Grass-type Pokémon happy!"

• Special log-in conversation (morning)

"Good morning! How're you feeling? I'm always doing great!"

• Special log-in conversation (morning)

"Today is another day where we can give it our all! It helps to say it out loud, you know."

• Special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"Hey there! Let's keep having Pokémon battles and continue getting stronger!"

• Special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"We're all set and ready to get going! La la la la la la la!"

• Special log-in conversation (evening)

"Good evening! Adventuring at night is fun, too. I mean, I'm not s-scared of the dark or anything."

• Special log-in conversation (evening)

"*yawn* I'm getting drowsy! I can't help it, though—all the plants are asleep, too!"

• Special gift conversation

"Oh, there you are! I was looking for you! I wanted to give you this."

"Just thought I'd share! Hold on to it. I'm sure it'll come in handy!"

• After giving out item

"It's the same in nature, you know? You receive, then you give–it's all a cycle."

"Don't you think it's romantic?"

• Special Psychic-type training event intro

"My partner Pokémon's really been growing nicely. Have a battle with the Pokémon that I've filled up with plenty of love and nutrition!"

• Special Psychic-type training event blurb

"I’m looking forward to battle!"

• Special Psychic-type training event conversation

"The partner Pokémon you've got with you sure gives off a nice aroma! Show me your love for Pokémon with a battle!"

• Special Type Team-Up Daily Type Rotation event conversation with Erika and Mallow

"Is it true that your recipes are a bit unique, Mallow?"