Morty

Morty マツバ Matsuba
"The Mystic Seer of the Future"
Art from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Gender	Male
Eye color	Brown*, Purple*
Hair color	Blonde
Hometown	Ecruteak City
Region	Johto
Trainer class	Gym LeaderGSCHGSS Pokémon TrainerB2W2
Generation	II, IV, V
Games	Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black 2, White 2, Pokémon Stadium 2
Leader of	Ecruteak Gym
Badge	Fog Badge
Specializes in	Ghost types
Anime debut	A Ghost of a Chance
English voice actor	Andrew Rannells
Japanese voice actor	Masaya Matsukaze

Morty (Japanese: マツバ Matsuba) is the Gym Leader of Ecruteak City's Gym, known officially as the Ecruteak Gym. He hands out the Fog Badge to Trainers who defeat him. He is a young man who uses Ghost-type Pokémon.

In the games

Morty appears in Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, where he is the fourth Gym Leader to be encountered. A user of the Ghost type, Morty is known as "The Mystic Seer of the Future". Morty is a follower of legendary Pokémon, and trains in Ecruteak so he may be able to see the rainbow bird Ho-Oh. He is friends with Eusine.

The body of Morty's Gym is a dark pit. Trainers appear to float over it, standing on an invisible floor. Some Trainers are scared away by the ghosts within the Gym. A challenger able to navigate along the invisible floor can safely reach Morty and challenge him. Once defeated, he will yield the Fog Badge, and TM30 (Shadow Ball).

Morty does not spend all of his time in Ecruteak Gym. In Crystal, HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions, he will join Eusine in the Burned Tower where they study the legendary Pokémon Suicune, Entei, and Raikou. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, he will also take Mondays and Tuesdays off once initially defeated to visit Bellchime Trail. Here, he will give his Pokégear phone number to the player. If called on Tuesday night, Morty will arrange to travel to the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City for a rematch with a stronger team of Pokémon.

Morty's outfit changed drastically between Generations II and IV. The artwork released with Gold and Silver showed him wearing mainly blue. This design was carried through into the anime and manga. However, his outfit was completely changed for HeartGold and SoulSilver: Morty now dons clothes of black and purple, like many of the Pokémon in his possession. Morty has shoulder-length golden-blond hair that is kept away from his face by a wide headband that matches his scarf.

Morty also appears in Pokémon Stadium 2's Johto Gym Leader Castle. Due to the small amount of Ghost-type Pokémon that existed in Generation II, the majority of his team consists of Pokémon of other types.

Pokémon

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Leader Morty Ecruteak Gym Gold, Silver, and Crystal Leader and Professor Morty Oak Ecruteak Gym Gold, Silver, and Crystal Reward: $2300

Types: Ghost Poison Held item: None Gastly♂ Lv.21 Lick Ghost   --       Spite Ghost   --       Curse ???   --       Mean Look Normal   --       Types: Ghost Poison Held item: None Haunter♂ Lv.21 Hypnosis Psychic   --       Curse ???   --       Mimic Normal   --       Night Shade Ghost   --       Types: Ghost Poison Held item: None Haunter♂ Lv.23 Mean Look Normal   --       Spite Ghost   --       Mimic Normal   --       Night Shade Ghost   --       Types: Ghost Poison Held item: None Gengar♂ Lv.25 Mean Look Normal   --       Hypnosis Psychic   --       Dream Eater Psychic   --       Shadow Ball Ghost   --

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Gym match

Leader Morty Ecruteak Gym HeartGold and SoulSilver Leader and Professor Morty Oak Ecruteak Gym HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $2760

Types: Ghost Poison Ability: Levitate Held item: None Gastly♂ Lv.21 Mean Look Normal Status   --       Curse ??? Status   --       Spite Ghost Status   --       Lick Ghost Physical   --       Types: Ghost Poison Ability: Levitate Held item: None Haunter♂ Lv.21 Hypnosis Psychic Status   --       Curse ??? Status   --       Nightmare Ghost Status   --       Dream Eater Psychic Special   --       Types: Ghost Poison Ability: Levitate Held item: None Haunter♂ Lv.23 Mean Look Normal Status   --       Curse ??? Status   --       Sucker Punch Dark Physical   --       Night Shade Ghost Special   --       Types: Ghost Poison Ability: Levitate Held item: Sitrus Berry Gengar♂ Lv.25 Mean Look Normal Status   --       Hypnosis Psychic Status   --       Sucker Punch Dark Physical   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --

Rematch

Leader Morty Fighting Dojo HeartGold and SoulSilver Leader and Professor Morty Oak Fighting Dojo HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $6840

Types: Ghost Flying Ability: Unburden Held item: Sitrus Berry Drifblim♂ Lv.52 Substitute Normal Status   --       Destiny Bond Ghost Status   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Types: Dark Ghost Ability: Stall Held item: None Sableye♂ Lv.52 Fake Out Normal Physical   --       Ice Punch Ice Physical   --       Brick Break Fighting Physical   --       Sucker Punch Dark Physical   --       Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Pressure Held item: None Dusknoir♂ Lv.52 Substitute Normal Status   --       Pain Split Normal Status   --       Will-O-Wisp Fire Status   --       Payback Dark Physical   --       Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Levitate Held item: None Mismagius♂ Lv.54 Mean Look Normal Status   --       Perish Song Normal Status   --       Confuse Ray Ghost Status   --       Astonish Ghost Physical   --       Types: Ghost Poison Ability: Levitate Held item: None Gengar♂ Lv.57 Substitute Normal Status   --       Destiny Bond Ghost Status   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Types: Ghost Poison Ability: Levitate Held item: None Gengar♂ Lv.57 Hypnosis Psychic Status   --       Confuse Ray Ghost Status   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Focus Blast Fighting Special   --

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

Morty uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles.

Johto Leaders Tournament

Pokémon Trainer Morty Pokémon World Tournament Black 2 and White 2 Pokémon Trainer and Professor Morty Oak Pokémon World Tournament Black 2 and White 2 Reward: 1BP

Types: Ghost Poison Ability: Levitate Held item: Petaya Berry Gengar♂/♀ Lv.50 Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Focus Blast Fighting Special   --       Dark Pulse Dark Special   --       Hypnosis Psychic Status   --       Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Levitate Held item: Kasib Berry Mismagius♂/♀ Lv.50 Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Power Gem Rock Special   --       Perish Song Normal Status   --       Pain Split Normal Status   --       Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Insomnia or Frisk Held item: Liechi Berry Banette♂/♀ Lv.50 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical   --       Sucker Punch Dark Physical   --       Curse Ghost Status   --       Will-O-Wisp Fire Status   --       Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Pressure Held item: Sitrus Berry Dusknoir♂/♀ Lv.50 Shadow Punch Ghost Physical   --       Bulldoze Ground Physical   --       ThunderPunch Electric Physical   --       Pain Split Normal Status   --       Types: Dark Ghost Ability: Keen Eye or Stall Held item: Ganlon Berry Sableye♂/♀ Lv.50 Ominous Wind Ghost Special   --       Foul Play Dark Physical   --       Calm Mind Psychic Status   --       Recover Normal Status   --       Types: Ice Ghost Ability: Snow Cloak Held item: Ice Gem Froslass♀ Lv.50 Confuse Ray Ghost Status   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --

Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament

Pokémon Trainer Morty Pokémon World Tournament Black 2 and White 2 Pokémon Trainer and Professor Morty Oak Pokémon World Tournament Black 2 and White 2 Reward: 1BP

Types: Ghost Poison Ability: Levitate Held item: Wide Lens Gengar♂/♀ Lv.50 Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Focus Blast Fighting Special   --       Giga Drain Grass Special   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Levitate Held item: Sitrus Berry Mismagius♂/♀ Lv.50 Confuse Ray Ghost Status   --       Will-O-Wisp Fire Status   --       Perish Song Normal Status   --       Mean Look Normal Status   --       Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Insomnia or Frisk Held item: Ghost Gem Banette♂/♀ Lv.50 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical   --       Sucker Punch Dark Physical   --       Destiny Bond Ghost Status   --       Gunk Shot Poison Physical   --       Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Pressure Held item: Leftovers Dusknoir♂/♀ Lv.50 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical   --       Will-O-Wisp Fire Status   --       Fire Punch Fire Physical   --       Protect Normal Status   --       Types: Ghost Fire Ability: Flash Fire or Flame Body Held item: Life Orb Chandelure♂/♀ Lv.50 Overheat Fire Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Energy Ball Grass Special   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Types: Ice Ghost Ability: Snow Cloak Held item: Focus Sash Froslass♀ Lv.50 Destiny Bond Ghost Status   --       Thunder Wave Electric Status   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --

Champion Lance Tournament

Pokémon Trainer Morty Pokémon World Tournament Black 2 and White 2 Pokémon Trainer and Professor Morty Oak Pokémon World Tournament Black 2 and White 2 Reward: 1BP

Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Mummy Held item: Leftovers Cofagrigus♂ Lv.50 Curse Ghost Status   --       Protect Normal Status   --       Will-O-Wisp Fire Status   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Types: Water Ghost Ability: Cursed Body Held item: Water Gem Jellicent♂ Lv.50 Water Spout Water Special   --       Ominous Wind Ghost Special   --       Recover Normal Status   --       Night Shade Ghost Special   --       Types: Ghost Poison Ability: Levitate Held item: Focus Sash Gengar♂ Lv.50 Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Confuse Ray Ghost Status   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Sludge Bomb Poison Special   --

Pokémon Stadium 2

Round 1

File:S2 Leader Morty.png Gym Leader Morty Gym Leader Castle Pokémon Stadium 2 Gym Leader and Professor Morty Oak Gym Leader Castle Pokémon Stadium 2 Reward: N/A

Types: Ghost Poison Held item: Bitter Berry Gengar♂ Lv.50-100 Shadow Ball Ghost   --       Night Shade Ghost   --       Psychic Psychic   --       Fire Punch Fire   --       Types: Bug Poison Held item: Burnt Berry Ariados♀ Lv.50-100 Psychic Psychic   --       Sludge Bomb Poison   --       Dig Ground   --       Night Shade Ghost   --       Type: Rock Unknown Held item: Berry Sudowoodo♂ Lv.50-100 Strength Normal   --       Rock Slide Rock   --       Low Kick Fighting   --       Earthquake Ground   --       Type: Ground Unknown Held item: Mint Berry Marowak♀ Lv.50-100 Bonemerang Ground   --       Headbutt Normal   --       Bone Club Ground   --       Iron Tail Steel   --       Types: Normal Psychic Held item: PRZCureBerry Girafarig♂ Lv.50-100 Psybeam Psychic   --       Thunder Electric   --       Swift Normal   --       Nightmare Ghost   --       Types: Normal Flying Held item: PSNCureBerry Noctowl♀ Lv.50-100 Fly Flying   --       Confusion Psychic   --       Take Down Normal   --       Foresight Normal   --

Round 2

File:S2 Leader Morty.png Gym Leader Morty Gym Leader Castle Pokémon Stadium 2 Gym Leader and Professor Morty Oak Gym Leader Castle Pokémon Stadium 2 Reward: N/A

Types: Ghost Poison Held item: King's Rock Gengar♂ Lv.50-100 Confuse Ray Ghost   --       Psychic Psychic   --       Fire Punch Fire   --       Thunderbolt Electric   --       Types: Grass Psychic Held item: Quick Claw Exeggutor♂ Lv.50-100 Psychic Psychic   --       Giga Drain Grass   --       Stun Spore Grass   --       Double-Edge Normal   --       Types: Water Ice Held item: MiracleBerry Lapras♀ Lv.50-100 Surf Water   --       Ice Beam Ice   --       Headbutt Normal   --       Thunderbolt Electric   --       Type: Ghost Unknown Held item: Focus Band Misdreavus♀ Lv.50-100 Confuse Ray Ghost   --       Shadow Ball Ghost   --       Psychic Psychic   --       Thunderbolt Electric   --       Type: Normal Unknown Held item: Scope Lens Granbull♀ Lv.50-100 Take Down Normal   --       Lick Ghost   --       Shadow Ball Ghost   --       Sludge Bomb Poison   --       Types: Water Flying Held item: BrightPowder Mantine♂ Lv.50-100 Surf Water   --       Ice Beam Ice   --       Confuse Ray Ghost   --       Wing Attack Flying   --

Quotes

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Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

• Before battle

"Good of you to have come. Here, in Ecruteak, Pokémon have been revered. It's said that a rainbow-colored Pokémon will come down to appear before a truly powerful trainer. I believed that tale, so I have secretly trained here all my life. As a result, I can now see what others cannot. Just a bit more... With a little more, I could see a future in which I meet the Pokémon of rainbow colors. You're going to help me reach that level!"

• Being defeated

"I'm not good enough yet... All right. This Badge is yours."

• After being defeated

"With the Fog Badge, Pokémon up to L50 will obey you. Also,Pokémon that know Surf will be able to that move anytime. I want you to have this too."

"It's Shadow Ball
. It causes damage and may reduce <sc>Specl.Def. Use it if it appeals to you."

"I see... your journey has taken you to far-away places. And you have witnessed much more than me. I envy you for that..."

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Burned Tower

"My name is Morty. I am Ecruteak's Gym Leader. Because my old friend is here on the trail of Suicune, I decided to investigate the Burned Tower. Ecruteak has a legend about these legendary Pokémon: Suicune, Entei, and Raikou. As the Gym Leader of Ecruteak, I must have a proper understanding of it."

Ecruteak Gym

• Before battle

"It's good of you to have come. Here in Ecruteak, Pokémon have long been revered. It's said that a rainbow-hued Pokémon will come down to appear before a truly powerful Trainer. I believed that tale, so I have secretly trained here all my life. As a result, I can now see what others cannot. I see a shadow of the person who will make the Pokémon appear. I believe that person is me! You're going to help me reach that level!"

• After sending out last Pokémon

"No, it's not over yet--not yet! I still believe we can do it!"

• When last Pokémon is at critical health

"We've got more discipline than anyone else!"

• Being defeated

"How is this possible..."

• After being defeated

"I don't think our potentials are so different. But you seem to have something more than that... So be it. This Badge is yours. By having the Fog Badge, Pokémon up to Lv. 50, including traded Pokémon, will obey you. Also, Pokémon will be able to use Surf."

"Here is another thing... I want you to have this, too. It's Shadow Ball. It causes damage and may reduce Special Defense. Use it if it appeals to you."

"I get it... The person the Kimono Girls were talking about must be you... Never mind. You should be strong enough to go across the sea. When you go west and then south, you'll reach Olivine City. Why don't you head for it?"

Fighting Dojo

• Before battle

"I was just talking about you... Let's battle!"

• After being defeated

"I've lost again... You may have something more than just strength."

Bellchime Trail

• On Fridays:

"Hi, it's you! How about taking a picture with me as a memento?"

Yes: "All right! Come and stand next to me. Mmmm... This is a pretty good picture!"

No: "I understand... you must be busy with things."

Pokégear Registering (Bellchime Trail)

"The legendary Pokemon did not choose me... But that does not mean that I have lost out on my future. I will continue my training until I discover a new future for me. Say, do you want to be part of my training?

Yes: "Give me a call on Tuesday night if you want a battle!"

No: "Oh... That's a shame..."

"So, will you be part of my training?"

Pokégear Phone

• Calling him:

"Hello... What's going on? I'm doing great. There are stronger Gym Leaders than me out there. They're all waiting to cheer you on!"

• Morty calling the player:

"This is Morty! How are you doing? You know, I once saw Entei. I mean like up close. It was amazing. Entei looked me in the eyes. I'll never forget its eyes. It was like it could see right through me, down into the depths of my heart..."

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

• Before battle (first round)

"You're going to help me reach the next level in my training!"

• Before battle (second round)

"Fighting against stronger foes is also my training! You're going to help me reach the next level in my training."

• Before battle (final round)

"My training is to meet a rainbow-hued Pokémon. You're going to help me reach the next level in my training!"

• When defeated

"How is this possible..."

• If the player is defeated

"I moved...one step ahead again."

• After being defeated

"I don't think our potentials are so different. But you seem to have something... Something more than that..."

• After winning

"I saw something again... If I fight with you next time, I will be able to see something new again... I look forward to it."

• In the lobby, after the tournament

"I'm desperate to know the secret of your strength. If I unlock the secret, my dream to see the legendary Pokémon may come true! Excuse me. I got ahead of myself. Congratulations on your victory."

Artwork

Headshot from Generation II	Artwork from the Game Freak website

Sprites

Sprite from Generation II	Sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver	Sprite from Black 2 and White 2	VS sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver
			File:S2 Leader Morty.png
Overworld sprite from Generation II	Overworld sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver	Overworld sprite from Black 2 and White 2	Portrait from Stadium 2

In the anime

Morty in the anime

Morty appeared in three episodes of the anime: A Ghost of a Chance, From Ghost to Ghost, and For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!.

He teaches classes on training Ghost types. He knows that most Ghosts lack physical power, and relies on disabling his opponent by confusing or frightening them.

Ash, Misty and Brock first met Morty when they mistakenly went to the Burned Tower thinking it was the Gym. His Ghost Pokémon had created an illusion of fire to scare the Trainers away, but Morty settled them and introduced himself as Gym Leader. He told them about the legend of Ho-Oh and the two towers of Ecruteak, but didn't believe that Ash had ever seen Ho-Oh. When Team Rocket kidnapped Pikachu and Togepi, he used his powerful Gengar to stop them.

Whitney's and Morty's appearance in Bagged Then Tagged!

The next day, Ash and Morty had their Gym battle. Ash was able to defeat him by relying on his Noctowl's Foresight to weaken Morty's Ghost Pokémon and make them vulnerable to Normal attacks. After Morty was defeated, he said he now believed that Ash may very well have seen Ho-Oh, given the great spirit he showed.

When Ash and company returned to Ecruteak on their way to Mahogany Town, it was revealed that he and Eusine have a close relationship because they both study rare legendary Pokémon.

He made a small cameo along with Whitney in Bagged Then Tagged! where it was revealed that Lyra's next Gym challenge was supposed to be one of them.

Pokémon

This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Japanese voice actors, as well as the voice actors for the Pokémon in the befriended section

This listing is of Morty's Pokémon in the Pokémon anime.

Gengar

Debut	A Ghost of a Chance
Voice actors
Japanese
English	Ed Paul

Gengar is always out of its Poké Ball and hiding in the shadows, always coming out whenever Morty needs it. It loves to play tricks on people, especially on those who enter the Burned Tower. When Team Rocket tried to steal Ash's Pikachu as usual, Morty used Gengar to blast them away with a powerful Shadow Ball attack.

Morty used Gengar in the Gym battle against Ash in From Ghost to Ghost. Gengar was shown to be a formidable battler. It is able to attack opponents even when it is invisible, making it almost impossible for its opponents to find it. Ash's Noctowl was able to reveal Gengar's location by using Confusion through the whole building and then using Foresight to keep Gengar visible. It then finished Gengar off with a Tackle attack and Ash got the Fog Badge.

Gengar appeared again in For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!, when Ash and friends were back in Ecruteak City. Morty used it to find the lost Crystal Bells, and later to confuse the wild Parasect that were surrounding the Gym.

Gengar's known moves are Lick, Night Shade, Shadow Ball and Confuse Ray.

Gastly

Debut	From Ghost to Ghost
Voice actors
Japanese
English	Ed Paul

Morty sent out his Gastly as the first Pokémon he used in his match against Ash. Ash started with Noctowl, using Foresight to make Gastly vulnerable to physical attacks, but switched for Pikachu shortly afterwards. Gastly defeated Pikachu easily, but was then defeated by Ash's Cyndaquil.

Gastly's known moves are Night Shade and Lick.

Haunter

Debut	From Ghost to Ghost
Voice actors
Japanese
English	Ed Paul

Haunter was the second Pokémon Morty used against Ash. It used Mean Look to force Ash to stick with Cyndaquil, and with Hypnosis and Lick, it won the round. Ash now had only Noctowl left to battle with. Things looked bad for Ash when Haunter managed to confuse Noctowl with its Confuse Ray, and was ready to finish it with Night Shade, but then Noctowl learned how to use Confusion, and beat Haunter with one try.

Haunter's known moves are Mean Look, Hypnosis, Lick, Confuse Ray and Night Shade.

Befriended

Gastly (multiple)

Debut	From Ghost to Ghost

Morty befriended the many Gastly that inhabit the Burned Tower. They usually try to ward away trespassers that enter the Burned Tower with illusions. Morty knows these Gastly so well that he can call upon them at any time, and he can even understand what they say to him.

Gastly's known moves are Night Shade and Hypnosis.

Haunter (multiple)

Debut	From Ghost to Ghost

Like the Gastly, Morty befriended many Haunter that live the Burned Tower. They play tricks on people who make their way into the tower on accident by making them see illusions. Morty knows these Haunter so well that he can call upon them at any time, and he can even understand what they say to him.

None of Haunter's moves are known.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor Japanese 松風雅也 Masaya Matsukaze English Andrew Rannells Polish Ireneusz Machnicki (EP181-EP182) Aleksander Gawek (EP227) Brazilian Portuguese Figueira Júnior (EP181-EP182) Vágner Fagundes (EP227) Spanish Latin America Arturo Mercado Jr. (EP181-EP182) Uknown voice actor (EP227) Spain Juan Antonio García Sainz de la Maza

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

File:Clair and Morty.png

Morty and Clair in Pokémon Adventures

Morty is a natural version of the Itemfinder, using his powers to locate lost objects and Pokémon. He has clairvoyant psychic abilities that allow him to see things at a distance. He was unfortunately away from Ecruteak when Team Rocket attacked it with the earthquake, but later assisted in its reconstruction. His dream is to one day be able to see Ho-Oh. The rainbow Pokémon's power is so great, it blocks Morty's abilities. Another Pokémon that he found unable to locate was Suicune, which he tried to search for on Eusine's behalf.

Morty first appeared after finding a Girafarig for a young woman and after hearing that Suicune had awoken from a radio, quickly went searching for it. He encountered a mist with both Gastly and Misdreavus, and was soon able to sense and find it. Morty had run Suicune into the town, where it seemingly acted paralyzed by Gastly's Thunderbolt, though it was able to trick Morty. As he had thrown the Great Ball, it turned out that Suicune used Mirror Coat to negate the attack and paralyze Misdreavus instead. Morty then contacted Eusine about having come into contact with Suicune and went off on the chase as well.

He later reappears in the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc, where he is encountered by Gold and Silver.

Pokémon

This listing is for Morty's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

Misdreavus ♂

Debut	Misdreavus Misgivings

Misdreavus is the strongest battling Pokémon of Morty's. He knows many non-damaging attacks which was helpful in many battles.

He was first used along with Gastly to battle the legendary beasts. He was hit by Gastly's Thunderbolt after Suicune used Mirror Coat, paralyzing him.

Misdreavus was also used in the Gym Leaders' tournament where Morty battled Lt. Surge as his opponent. He was defeated by one of Lt. Surge's Pokémon but made a comeback after using Destiny Bond prior to fainting which declared the battle as a draw.

Misdreavus's known moves are Psywave, Psybeam, Pain Split and Destiny Bond, and its Ability is Levitate.

Gastly ♂

Debut	Misdreavus Misgivings

Gastly was used along with Misdreavus to battle Suicune. Gastly launched a Thunderbolt to weaken Suicune as it was weak to Electric-type move. However, it was able to redirect the attack to Morty's Misdreavus by using Mirror Coat, paralyzing the Screech Pokémon.

Gastly's known moves are Thunderbolt and Spite, and its Ability is Levitate.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Morty first appears in The Legendary Pokémon telling Gold about the legendary beasts of Johto. Later, he attends the grand reopening of MooMoo Farm and then a month-long conference in Kanto the day after. Since he will be busy, he is unable to battle Gold and tells him to take the Fog Badge for free. Gold refuses and follows Morty to a Pokémon Tournament hosted by him. Gold wins the tournament but Morty still couldn't battle Gold as it is past sunset. As a result, Morty gives Gold the Fog Badge for doing a good job and promises to have an official battle for it with Gold someday.

Pokémon

Gengar

Debut	A Promise Given to Miltank

Morty called out Gengar to stop a Spearow from stealing the satchel that contained Berries collected by Gold.

Gengar's only known move is Mean Look.

Morty in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Morty makes an appearance in The Legendary Ho-oh!! as one of the Gym Leaders Red encounters. He takes Red to the Tin Tower to encounter Ho-Oh due to legends regarding Ho-Oh being on the Tin Tower.

Pokémon

Gengar

Debut	The Legendary Ho-oh!!

Gengar is Morty's only known Pokémon and his partner.

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Morty or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Morty's Pokémon 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	#
Morty's Ninetales					Pokémon VS		020/141
Morty's Gengar					Pokémon VS		021/141
Morty's Hypno		Tyranitar Half Deck			Pokémon VS		022/141
Morty's Marowak					Pokémon VS		023/141
Morty's Noctowl					Pokémon VS		024/141
Morty's Murkrow					Pokémon VS		025/141
Morty's Misdreavus					Pokémon VS		026/141
Other related cards
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Morty's TM 01	T [TM]				Pokémon VS		109/141
Morty's TM 02	T [TM]				Pokémon VS		110/141

Trivia

• His Japanese Leader title is 千里眼を持つ修験者.
• He is the only leader to have a team of dual-type pokémon which are the same with both types, all of his pokémon are ghost/poison
• Morty is currently the only known Ghost-type specialist who is male.
• Morty appears as an opponent in Pokémon Puzzle Challenge. He uses a Gastly to battle.
• In a possible Pokégear conversation with the player, Morty mentions Entei, but not all in capital letters.
• Morty mentioned Bell Tower by its Generation IV name in For Ho-Oh The Bells Toll!, making him the only character to do so prior to Generation IV.
• When called on the Pokégear he mentions that he doesn't like Suicune as much as Eusine and that he prefers Raikou or Entei.

Names

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	マツバ Matsuba	松葉 matsuba, a pine needle. Possible from 末 matsu (the end) or 魔 ma (evil spirits).
English	Morty	From Latin mortis, death, or mortuary.
French	Mortimer	From mort, death.
German	Jens	From Jenseits, afterlife.
Italian	Angelo	Literally means angel.
Spanish	Morti	From muerte, death, or mortuorio, mortuary.
Korean	유빈 Yubin * 마솔 Masol *	Similar to 유령 yuryeong, ghost. Similar to the word 마수(masu), which means 'evil hand'.
Chinese (Mandarin)	小松 Xiǎo Sōng	松 is taken from 松葉 matsuba. Literally "young pine".

Gym Leaders of the Johto region
Violet Gym Falkner	Azalea Gym Bugsy	Goldenrod Gym Whitney	Ecruteak Gym Morty
Cianwood Gym Chuck	Olivine Gym Jasmine	Mahogany Gym Pryce	Blackthorn Gym Clair

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