Misty

Misty カスミ Kasumi
"The Tomboyish Mermaid!"
Art from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Gender	Female
Eye color	Black*, Brown*, Green*, Blue*
Hair color	Orange, Pink*
Hometown	Cerulean City
Region	Kanto
Relatives	Daisy, Lily, Violet (anime only)
Trainer class	Gym LeaderRBYGSCFRLGHGSS Pokémon TrainerB2W2
Generation	I, II, III, IV, V
Games	Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, FireRed, LeafGreen, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black 2, White 2, Stadium, Stadium 2
Leader of	Cerulean Gym
Badge	Cascade Badge
Specializes in	Water types
Anime counterpart	Misty
Counterpart debut	Pokémon - I Choose You!

Misty (Japanese: カスミ Kasumi) is a Gym Leader of Cerulean City's Gym, known officially as the Cerulean Gym. She hands out the Cascade Badge to Trainers who defeat her. She specializes in Water-type Pokémon.

In the games

Misty's title is "The Tomboyish Mermaid." Her strategy is an all-out attack with Water-type Pokémon.

Misty is constantly looking for ways to improve her technique. A swimmer herself, she trains at the Seafoam Islands. As Misty becomes a stronger Trainer, she becomes the only one in her town who can defeat the Trainers at Cerulean's cape.

It is said that Misty has high hopes for the north cape, a romantic date spot. In later years, she is seen there with an unidentified boyfriend. She dislikes pests who bother her when she's on a date.

Misty worships Lorelei of the Elite Four. It's Misty's dream to travel one day. She wishes to meet many strong Trainers, such as Ethan/Kris/Lyra from Johto who defeats her in battle.

In addition to the Cascade Badge, Misty gives out TM11 (BubbleBeam) in Green, Red, Blue, and Yellow. In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, she gives out TM03 (Water Pulse). In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, she doesn't give out a TM, but in its remakes HeartGold and SoulSilver she gives out TM03 (Water Pulse) again.

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, if the player wants to rebattle her, the player must go to Route 25 between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM on any day, after Suicune is captured or defeated. She can be found right at the end of Cerulean Cape, staring out into sea. Then, on Wednesday mornings, she can be called to arrange a rematch.

Fame Checker

This is a list of the Fame Checker’s information on Misty in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Cerulean City - Sign

• What does this person do?

"Cerulean City Pokémon Gym

Leader: Misty

The Tomboyish Mermaid!"

Cerulean Gym - Misty

• Favorite kind of Pokémon?

"My policy is an all-out offensive with Water-type Pokémon!"

Cerulean Gym - Swimmer♂ Luis

• What is this person like?

"Misty is a Trainer who’s going to keep improving.

She won’t lose to someone like you!"

Seafoam Islands - Young Man

• There’s a rumor...

"Strong Trainers and Water Pokémon are common sights in these parts.

They say that Misty of the Cerulean Gym trains here."

Cerulean Cape - Dame

• There’s a rumor...

"This cape is a famous date spot.

Misty, the Gym Leader, has high hopes about this place."

Cerulean City - Pokémon Journal

• There’s a rumor...

"Misty is said to worship Lorelei of the Elite Four."

Message from Misty

• From: Misty
• To: [Player]

I’m going to keep training here at this Gym.

When I get better, I’d love to hit the road and travel."

Pokémon

Pokémon Red, Blue, and Green

Misty Cerulean Gym Red, Green, and Blue Reward: $2079
Type: Water Unknown Staryu Lv.18 Tackle Normal   --       Water Gun Water   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Types: Water Psychic Starmie Lv.21 Tackle Normal   --       Water Gun Water   --       Harden Normal   --       BubbleBeam Water   --

Pokémon Yellow

Misty Cerulean Gym Yellow Reward: $2079
Type: Water Unknown Staryu Lv.18 Tackle Normal   --       Water Gun Water   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Types: Water Psychic Starmie Lv.21 Tackle Normal   --       Water Gun Water   --       Harden Normal   --       BubbleBeam Water   --

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Leader Misty Cerulean Gym Gold, Silver, and Crystal Reward: $4700

Type: Water Unknown Held item: None Golduck♀ Lv.42 Surf Water   --       Disable Normal   --       Psych Up Normal   --       Psychic Psychic   --       Types: Water Ground Held item: None Quagsire♀ Lv.42 Surf Water   --       Amnesia Psychic   --       Earthquake Ground   --       Rain Dance Water   --       Types: Water Ice Held item: None Lapras♀ Lv.44 Surf Water   --       Perish Song Normal   --       Blizzard Ice   --       Rain Dance Water   --       Types: Water Psychic Held item: None Starmie Lv.47 Surf Water   --       Confuse Ray Ghost   --       Recover Normal   --       Ice Beam Ice   --

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Leader Misty Cerulean Gym FireRed and LeafGreen Reward: $2100
Type: Water Unknown Ability: Natural Cure Held item: None Staryu Lv.18 Tackle Normal   --       Harden Normal   --       Recover Normal   --       Water Pulse Water   --       Types: Water Psychic Ability: Natural Cure Held item: None Starmie Lv.21 Rapid Spin Normal   --       Swift Normal   --       Recover Normal   --       Water Pulse Water   --

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Gym battle

Leader Misty Cerulean Gym HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $6480

Type: Water Unknown Ability: Damp Held item: None Golduck♀ Lv.49 Water Pulse Water Special   --       Disable Normal Status   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Psych Up Normal Status   --       Types: Water Ground Ability: Water Absorb Held item: None Quagsire♀ Lv.49 Water Pulse Water Special   --       Amnesia Psychic Status   --       Rain Dance Water Status   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Types: Water Ice Ability: Shell Armor Held item: None Lapras♀ Lv.52 Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Sing Normal Status   --       Water Pulse Water Special   --       Body Slam Normal Physical   --       Types: Water Psychic Ability: Natural Cure Held item: Sitrus Berry Starmie Lv.54 Water Pulse Water Special   --       Confuse Ray Ghost Status   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Recover Normal Status   --

Rematch

Leader Misty Fighting Dojo HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $7200

Types: Water Psychic Ability: Natural Cure Held item: Colbur Berry Starmie Lv.60 Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Surf Water Special   --       Types: Water Ground Ability: Water Absorb Held item: None Quagsire♀ Lv.56 Rain Dance Water Status   --       Amnesia Psychic Status   --       Water Pulse Water Special   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Types: Water Ice Ability: Shell Armor Held item: None Lapras♀ Lv.56 Rain Dance Water Status   --       Perish Song Normal Status   --       Blizzard Ice Special   --       Surf Water Special   --       Types: Water Electric Ability: Illuminate Held item: None Lanturn♀ Lv.54 Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Thunder Wave Electric Status   --       Confuse Ray Ghost Status   --       Surf Water Special   --       Type: Water Unknown Ability: Swift Swim Held item: None Floatzel♀ Lv.54 Agility Psychic Status   --       Waterfall Water Physical   --       Ice Fang Ice Physical   --       Baton Pass Normal Status   --       Type: Water Unknown Ability: Marvel Scale Held item: None Milotic♀ Lv.60 Hydro Pump Water Special   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Rest Psychic Status   --       Sleep Talk Normal Status   --

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

Misty uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles. Misty will always lead with her signature Pokémon, Starmie.

Kanto Leaders Tournament

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

Types: Water Psychic Ability: Illuminate or Natural Cure Held item: Petaya Berry Starmie Lv.50 Psychic Psychic Special   --       Hydro Pump Water Special   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Type: Water Unknown Ability: Damp or Cloud Nine Held item: Water Gem Golduck♂/♀ Lv.50 Blizzard Ice Special   --       Focus Blast Fighting Special   --       Aqua Jet Water Physical   --       Hone Claws Dark Status   --       Type: Water Unknown Ability: Swift Swim or Water Veil Held item: Wacan Berry Seaking♂/♀ Lv.50 Megahorn Bug Physical   --       Waterfall Water Physical   --       Poison Jab Poison Physical   --       Agility Psychic Status   --       Types: Water Ice Ability: Water Absorb or Shell Armor Held item: Ganlon Berry Lapras♂/♀ Lv.50 Hydro Pump Water Special   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Confuse Ray Ghost Status   --       Types: Water Psychic Ability: Oblivious or Own Tempo Held item: Apicot Berry Slowbro♂/♀ Lv.50 Psyshock Psychic Special   --       Scald Water Special   --       Slack Off Normal Status   --       Yawn Normal Status   --       Type: Water Unknown Ability: Torrent Held item: Salac Berry Blastoise♂/♀ Lv.50 Avalanche Ice Physical   --       Hydro Pump Water Special   --       Iron Tail Steel Physical   --       Iron Defense Steel Status   --

Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament

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

Types: Water Psychic Ability: Illuminate or Natural Cure Held item: Choice Scarf Starmie Lv.50 Psychic Psychic Special   --       Grass Knot Grass Special   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Types: Water Electric Ability: Volt Absorb or Illuminate Held item: Sitrus Berry Lanturn♂/♀ Lv.50 Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Scald Water Special   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Toxic Poison Status   --       Types: Water Ghost Ability: Water Absorb or Cursed Body Held item: Leftovers Jellicent♂/♀ Lv.50 Surf Water Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Recover Normal Status   --       Will-O-Wisp Fire Status   --       Types: Water Ice Ability: Water Absorb or Shell Armor Held item: Zoom Lens Lapras♂/♀ Lv.50 Hydro Pump Water Special   --       Blizzard Ice Special   --       Ice Shard Ice Physical   --       Sheer Cold Ice Special   --       Types: Water Ground Ability: Damp or Water Absorb Held item: Focus Sash Quagsire♂/♀ Lv.50 Waterfall Water Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Rain Dance Water Status   --       Yawn Normal Status   --       Type: Water Unknown Ability: Torrent Held item: Salac Berry Blastoise♂/♀ Lv.50 Avalanche Ice Physical   --       Hydro Pump Water Special   --       Outrage Dragon Physical   --       Iron Defense Steel Status   --

Gym Leader Tournament

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

Types: Water Psychic Ability: Natural Cure Held item: Rindo Berry Starmie Lv.50 Hydro Pump Water Special   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Types: Water Ghost Ability: Cursed Body Held item: Colbur Berry Jellicent♀ Lv.50 Water Spout Water Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Recover Normal Status   --       Will-O-Wisp Fire Status   --       Types: Water Flying Ability: Keen Eye Held item: Wacan Berry Swanna♀ Lv.50 Scald Water Special   --       Air Slash Flying Special   --       Brave Bird Flying Physical   --       FeatherDance Flying Status   --       Types: Water Rock Ability: Sturdy Held item: Chople Berry Carracosta♂ Lv.50 Shell Smash Normal Status   --       Aqua Jet Water Physical   --       Rock Slide Rock Physical   --       Waterfall Water Physical   --

Pokémon Stadium

Round 1

Misty Gym Leader Castle Pokémon Stadium Reward: N/A

Types: Water Psychic Starmie Lv.50-100 Thunder Electric   --       Swift Normal   --       BubbleBeam Water   --       Thunder Wave Electric   --       Type: Water Unknown Horsea Lv.50-100 SmokeScreen Normal   --       Surf Water   --       Toxic Poison   --       Ice Beam Ice   --       Type: Water Unknown Psyduck Lv.50-100 Disable Normal   --       Confusion Psychic   --       Fury Swipes Normal   --       Body Slam Normal   --       Type: Water Unknown Blastoise Lv.50-100 Hydro Pump Water   --       Bite Normal   --       Dig Ground   --       Seismic Toss Fighting   --       Type: Water Unknown Staryu Lv.50-100 Recover Normal   --       Minimize Normal   --       Thunderbolt Electric   --       Psychic Psychic   --       Type: Water Unknown Seel Lv.50-100 Blizzard Ice   --       Rest Psychic   --       Take Down Normal   --       Surf Water   --

Round 2

Misty Gym Leader Castle Pokémon Stadium Reward: N/A

Types: Water Psychic Starmie Lv.50-100 Recover Normal   --       Psychic Psychic   --       Hydro Pump Water   --       Thunder Wave Electric   --       Types: Grass Psychic Exeggutor Lv.50-100 Mega Drain Grass   --       Psychic Psychic   --       Explosion Normal   --       Reflect Psychic   --       Type: Water Unknown Seadra Lv.50-100 SmokeScreen Normal   --       Surf Water   --       Toxic Poison   --       Ice Beam Ice   --       Type: Ground Unknown Dugtrio Lv.50-100 Earthquake Ground   --       Slash Normal   --       Fissure Ground   --       Rock Slide Rock   --       Type: Water Unknown Blastoise Lv.50-100 Hydro Pump Water   --       Bite Normal   --       Dig Ground   --       Seismic Toss Fighting   --       Types: Water Ice Dewgong Lv.50-100 Aurora Beam Ice   --       Rest Psychic   --       Surf Water   --       Take Down Normal   --

Pokémon Stadium 2

Round 1

File:S2 Leader Misty.png Gym Leader Misty Kanto Gym Leader Castle Pokémon Stadium 2 Reward: N/A

Types: Water Psychic Held item: King's Rock Starmie Lv.50-100 Rain Dance Water   --       Surf Water   --       Thunder Electric   --       Psychic Psychic   --       Type: Water Unknown Held item: Focus Band Poliwhirl♀ Lv.50-100 Rain Dance Water   --       Earthquake Ground   --       Hydro Pump Water   --       Body Slam Normal   --       Type: Water Unknown Held item: MiracleBerry Golduck♂ Lv.50-100 Rain Dance Water   --       Dig Ground   --       Return Normal   --       Hydro Pump Water   --       Types: Normal Flying Held item: PRZCureBerry Togetic♂ Lv.50-100 Rain Dance Water   --       Encore Normal   --       Metronome Normal   --       Double-Edge Normal   --       Type: Grass Unknown Held item: Scope Lens Sunflora♀ Lv.50-100 Cut Normal   --       Mega Drain Grass   --       Razor Leaf Grass   --       Sludge Bomb Poison   --       Types: Water Ground Held item: Quick Claw Quagsire♀ Lv.50-100 Rain Dance Water   --       Surf Water   --       Strength Normal   --       Earthquake Ground   --

Round 2

File:S2 Leader Misty.png Gym Leader Misty Kanto Gym Leader Castle Pokémon Stadium 2 Reward: N/A

Types: Water Psychic Held item: King's Rock Starmie Lv.50-100 Rain Dance Water   --       Surf Water   --       Thunder Electric   --       Psychic Psychic   --       Type: Normal Unknown Held item: Quick Claw Wigglytuff♀ Lv.50-100 Rain Dance Water   --       Ice Beam Ice   --       Body Slam Normal   --       Double-Edge Normal   --       Types: Poison Ground Held item: Scope Lens Nidoqueen♀ Lv.50-100 Rain Dance Water   --       Thunder Electric   --       Earthquake Ground   --       Surf Water   --       Type: Dragon Unknown Held item: Bitter Berry Dragonair♂ Lv.50-100 Rain Dance Water   --       Surf Water   --       Thunder Electric   --       Ice Beam Ice   --       Type: Electric Unknown Held item: BrightPowder Ampharos♂ Lv.50-100 Rain Dance Water   --       Thunder Electric   --       Reflect Psychic   --       Light Screen Psychic   --       Type: Water Unknown Held item: Focus Band Politoed♂ Lv.50-100 Rain Dance Water   --       Surf Water   --       Ice Beam Ice   --       Earthquake Ground   --

Quotes

Pokémon Red and Blue

• Before battle

"Hi, you're a new face! Trainers who want to turn pro have to have a policy about Pokémon! What is your approach when you catch Pokémon? My policy is an all-out offensive with water-type Pokémon!"

• When defeated

"Wow! You're too much! All right! You can have the Cascade Badge to show you beat me!"

• After being defeated

"The Cascade Badge makes all Pokémon up to L30 obey! That includes even outsiders! There's more, you can now use Cut any time! You can cut down small bushes to open new paths! You can also have my favorite TM!"

"TM11 teaches BubbleBeam! Use it on an aquatic Pokémon!"

Pokémon Yellow

• Before battle

"Hi, you're a new face! What's your policy on Pokémon? What is your approach? My policy is an all-out offensive with water-type Pokémon! Misty, the world-famous beauty, is your host! Are you ready, sweetie?"

• When defeated

"I can't believe I lost! All right! You can have the Cascade Badge to show you beat me!"

• After being defeated

"The Cascade Badge makes all Pokémon up to L30 obey! That includes even outsiders! There's more, you can now use Cut any time! You can cut down small bushes to open new paths! You can also have my favorite TM!"

"TM11 teaches BubbleBeam! Use it on an aquatic Pokémon!"

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Route 25

• Interrupting her date

"Aww! Why did you have to show up and bug us now? Do you know what they call people like you? Pests! You heard me right, pest! ... ...Oh! Those Badges you have... Are they Johto Gym Badges? If you have eight, you must be good. OK, then. Come to Cerulean Gym. I'll be happy to take you on. I'm Misty, the Gym Leader in Cerulean."

Cerulean Gym

• Before battle

"I was expecting you, you pest! You may have a lot of Johto Gym Badges, but you'd better not take me too lightly. My water-type Pokémon are tough!"

• After battle

"You really are good... I'll admit that you are skilled... Here you go. It's Cascade Badge."

• After being defeated

"Are there many strong trainers in Johto? Like you, I mean. I'm going to travel one day, I can battle some skilled trainers."

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

• Before battle

"Hi, you're a new face! Only those Trainers who have a policy about Pokémon can turn pro. What is your approach when you catch and train Pokémon? My policy is an all out offensive with Water-type Pokémon!"

• When defeated

"Wow! You're too much, all right! You can have the Cascade Badge to show that you beat me."

• After being defeated

"The Cascade Badge makes all Pokémon up to Lv. 30 obey. That includes even outsiders you got in trades. There's more. You can now use Cut anytime, even out of battle. You can cut down small trees to open new pathways. You can also have my favorite TM."

"TM03 teaches Water Pulse. Use it on an aquatic Pokémon!"

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Route 25

• Interrupting her date

"Aww! Why did you have to show up and bug us now? Do you know what they call people like you? Pests! You heard me right, pest! ... ...Oh! Those Badges you have... Are they Johto Gym Badges? If you have eight, you must be good. OK, then. Come to Cerulean Gym. I'll be happy to take you on. I'm Misty, the Gym Leader in Cerulean."

Cerulean Gym

• Before battle

"I was expecting you, you pest! You may have a lot of Johto Gym Badges, but you'd better not take me too lightly. My Water-type Pokémon are tough!"

• After sending out last Pokémon

"Hmm... You're pretty good..."

• During battle

"Looks like you're not just someone who gets in the way..."

• When defeated

"Looks like this is it..."

• After being defeated

"You really are good... I'll admit that you are skilled... Here you go. It's the Cascade Badge."

"Here is another memento from this battle. Take it!"

"It contains the move Water Pulse. It can sometimes confuse your foe. You've managed to defeat Trainers all the way from Johto. I'm sure you have a good use for it."

Pokégear Registering (Route 25)

"I love the sunset here! It gives me courage to go on, you know? Right! Why don't we exchange numbers?"

Yes: "Give me a call on Wednesday morning if you want another battle with me!"

No: "That's a shame!"

"So do you want to know my number?"

Pokégear Phone

• Calling her:

"Hi... Oh, hi there. What’s happening? Everything’s good with me. I’m really sorry, but I’ve got a lot going on... I’m pretty busy lately... Well, Wednesday mornings I’ve got some free time. Want to try calling then?"

• On Wednesdays:

"Hi... Oh, hi there. What’s happening? Everything’s good with me. Oh hi, I’m free today! Let’s battle again, OK?"

No: "Aw... That makes me sad..."

Yes: "OK! So, I’ll see you at the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City, then!"

"Hi... Oh, hi there. What’s happening? Everything’s good with me. I’m waiting at the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City. If you stand me up, I’m going to be sad."

"Could you repeat that? I can’t hear you at all. A bad connection, I guess. Please move along and call again!"

Fighting Dojo

• Before rematch

"So here you are… Don’t make me wait! I’ve heard a lot of good things about you since our last battle. Let me test how good you are!"

• After rematch

"Wow! You are getting stronger by the battle!"

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

• Before battle (first round)

"I'm Misty! I'm a user of Water-type Pokémon!"

• Before battle (second round)

"I'm Misty! I'm a user of Water-type Pokémon! Are you good enough to beat me?"

• Before battle (final round)

"I'm Misty! I'm a user of Water-type Pokémon, and my Water-type Pokémon are tough!"

• When defeated

"You really are strong... I'll admit that you are skilled..."

• If the player is defeated

"See! This is the Water-type toughness I was talking about!"

• After being defeated

"Know what? My dream was to go on a journey and battle powerful Trainers... I made my dream come true, and now... my next dream is to defeat you!"

• After winning

"Know what? My dream was to go on a journey and battle powerful Trainers... Now, that dream has come true!"

• In the lobby, after the tournament

"My pride and joy are my Water-type Pokémon. But they were no match for yours. Thank you for teaching me the world is a really big place."

Pokémon Puzzle League

• Before battle

"Ash! I am happy to see you! My Water Pokémon are sure to help me win the Pokémon Puzzle League. I have the Cascade Badge. If you really want it, then you'll have to beat me. Are you ready?"

Artwork

Headshot from Generation I	Official artwork from Red and Blue	Official artwork from Generation III	Artwork from the Hanada City Gym Theme Deck
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Sprites

Sprite from Red and Blue	Sprite from Yellow	Sprite from Generation II	Sprite from FireRed and LeafGreen	Sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver	Sprite from Black 2 and White 2	VS sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver
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Overworld sprite from Generation I	Overworld sprite from Generation II	Overworld sprite from FireRed and LeafGreen	Overworld sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver	Overworld sprite from Black 2 and White 2	Portrait from Stadium	Portrait from Stadium 2

In the anime

In the main series

Misty in the anime

Main article: Misty (anime)

Misty is a friend and former traveling partner of the anime's main character, Ash Ketchum. After he stole her bike and proceeded to accidentally destroy it in Pokémon - I Choose You!, Misty followed him around the Kanto region, Orange Archipelago, and Johto region, using the time she spent with him to further her goal of being the greatest Water Pokémon Trainer.

At the end of the original series, Misty's bike was returned and repaired by the Nurse Joy of Viridian City, and as her sisters were leaving on a world tour, Misty stayed at the Cerulean Gym as its leader in order to keep it open.

Despite this drawback, she still visits Ash from time to time, meeting up with him during the Mirage Kingdom and Battle Frontier arcs of the Advanced Generation series.

In Pokémon Origins

Misty in Pokémon Origins

Misty appeared briefly in the episode File 2 - Cubone of the Pokémon Origins mini-series. She was shown being challenged by Red, who later defeated her off-screen, earning the Cascade Badge.

Pokémon

Starmie

Debut	File 2 - Cubone

Main article: Misty's Starmie

Starmie is Misty's only known Pokémon. She used it in her Gym battle against Red, but ended up being defeated.

In the manga

In the Ash and Pikachu manga

Main article: Misty (anime)

Misty appears in Ash and Pikachu, a manga based on the Pokémon anime. Like in the anime, she is a traveling companion of Ash alongside Brock.

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Main article: Misty (anime)

Misty appears in The Electric Tale of Pikachu, a manga adaptation of the Pokémon anime.

Unlike in the anime, she does not travel with Ash and Brock constantly, though she does make many appearances.

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

Main article: Misty (anime) → In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

Misty, along with Ash and Brock, make cameo appearances in bonus chapters of the Magical Pokémon Journey manga.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Misty with her Starmie and Brock with his Geodude

Misty is a Water Pokémon Gym Leader from Cerulean City. She debuts in the Red, Green & Blue arc in Gyarados Splashes In! when Red saves her from her enraged Gyarados, which has been experimented on by Team Rocket. After they recapture the Pokémon, Red and Misty join forces to defeat Team Rocket and find the Moon Stone at Mt. Moon. During the battle, Misty is knocked out by a Team Rocket Grunt's Rhydon.

As is shown in Suddenly Starmie, she lives in a large mansion and has a horde of maids that look after her. Here she defeats Red in the Cerulean Gym and trains with him a couple of days to make them both stronger. At the end of this round she gives Red the Cascade Badge.

Misty dressed up

Later, Red wants to teach his Pokémon Surf, but the HM he tries to acquire is destroyed in a battle with a wild Dragonite. Misty saves Red from drowning; he at first, mistakes her for a mermaid. As Red's one hope of teaching his Pokémon Surf has been utterly demolished, Misty trades Red her Gyarados for his Krabby. They have each other's Pokémon in their respective parties to this day.

She is then seen in the Yellow arc talking with Professor Oak about Red's disappearance and worries about him, especially after hearing that Oak gave Red's Pokédex and Pika to Yellow, who she considered a random stranger. She was then seen teaming up with the other 'good' Gym Leaders of Kanto to thwart Super Nerd Miles, then possessed by Agatha's Gastly and attempting to retrieve Pika. After the event, she meets Yellow for the first time and gives her an Omanyte. She was also seen being stalled by Agatha, who forced Cerulean under attack by a group of Gastly and Haunter. They finally retrieve what they were really after all along, her Gym Badge. Misty had her Starmie go to Cerise Island and give the message to the others.

Unlike in the anime, Misty has changed her hairstyle later on to match the one worn by her in Pokémon Gold and Silver. In the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc, during the second Team Rocket crisis, Suicune lured Misty into a battle underneath Tohjo Falls and later offered to be her partner. The recruitment somehow gave her strength and confidence, as she was able to easily defeat Whitney in her exhibition match at the Indigo Plateau. However, she later becomes injured in the battle with the Masked Man, and Suicune goes on to take Crystal as its second partner for the battle's climax.

Misty seems to have a crush on Red. It is however, considered distinct from Misty's suspected crush on Ash in the anime, and in other manga. During the second Team Rocket crisis, Erika observes that Misty is planning on making some sort of confession of romantic feelings to Red. It is unlikely, however, that she ever managed to carry out this plan.

Pokémon

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

Staryu

Debut	Gyarados Splashes In!

Main article: Misty's Staryu

Staryu was the first Pokémon of Misty's seen. It was used quite often by her, most notably against her rampaging Gyarados and Koga's Rhydon.

Starmie

Debut	Suddenly Starmie

Main article: Misty's Starmie

Starmie is one of Misty's main Pokémon. It was first seen when Misty trained with Red to become stronger so that they could fight against Team Rocket more easily. In the Yellow arc, it was used to defend Cerulean City from the Elite Four's Ghost-type Pokémon army. Starmie was also used in the Gym Leader tournament in the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc, where it easily defeated Whitney's Mil Mil. It can use an ancient star language to write messages in mid air, which comes in handy when Misty needs to send a message across a long distance or when a Pokémon needs to tell Misty something.

Krabby ♀

Debut	A Tale of Ninetales

Krabby was originally owned by Red but Misty traded her Gyarados for it in You know... Articuno!. Krabby was used often by Misty, most notably when she was fighting to defend Cerulean City from the Elite Four's Ghost-type Pokémon army.

Krabby's known moves are Vice Grip, Crabhammer and Guillotine.

Goldeen

Debut	Punching Poliwrath

Main article: Misty's Goldeen

Goldeen was only seen during the Elite Four's attack on Kanto. It was used by Misty to defend her city from Agatha's Ghost Pokémon army.

Chinchou

Debut	Chinchou in Charge

Chinchou (Japanese: チーちゃん Cho-chan) was used by Misty to light up the Tohjo Falls when she fell into a cave while saving a wild Krabby.

Chinchou's only known move is Flash.

Lanturn

Debut	Lovely Lanturn

Lanturn (Japanese: ランちゃん Lan-chan) was used by Misty to fight Suicune in the Tohjo Falls. Its quick movements and powerful attacks allowed it to do well against the legendary Pokémon.

Lanturn's known moves are Hydro Pump and Waterfall.

Formerly owned

This listing is of Misty's previously owned Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

Omanyte ♂

Debut	As Gastly as Before

Omanyte was one of the Pokémon given to Yellow along with Brock's Graveler as a parting gift for their training session. Yellow then nicknamed it Omny, and it has since evolved into an Omastar.

Omny's known moves are Water Gun, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump, and Blizzard, and it has a Docile nature.

Gyarados ♂

Debut	Gyarados Splashes in!

Main article: Gyara

Gyarados was given to Misty after Red recaught it when it was very fierce following Team Rocket's experiments on it. Later, Misty traded it for Red's Krabby when he could not teach any of his Pokémon, Surf, to get to Seafoam Islands.

Suicune

Debut	Querulous Qwilfish

Misty successfully caught this Suicune with the help of her Lanturn, as it longed for a Trainer that would help combat the Masked Man. However, it wasn't long until Misty's injuries from the fight with the mastermind forced it to partner with Crystal and leave her.

Suicune's known moves are Headbutt, Gust, BubbleBeam, Ice Beam, Mirror Coat, Aurora Beam, Hydro Pump, and Rain Dance.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Misty in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Misty in the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga

The slapstick manga, Pokémon Pocket Monsters, depicts Misty differently than in other manga. Red, the protagonist of the series, is seeking a Moon Stone along with his Pikachu and his Clefairy. When they meet Misty, Clefairy notices that she is wearing a Moon Stone as a necklace. She declares that they battle her if they wish to have it. While the Clefairy is initially pumped up to battle, he quickly changes his mind when he sees that his opponent is a massive Blastoise. After a while, the battle is won when Clefairy sucks up all the water in a nearby river and releases the water onto Misty's Pokémon, sending it flying into the sky. Just when Misty is about to reward Red's group with the prize they sought, it gets stolen by someone else.

She is seen again when Red participates in the No. 1 Pokémon contest acting as a judge and when he went to a swimming pool.

Misty lent him her Togepi while in the Pokémon League as Red needed extra support in order to defeat Green.

Misty reappears in Clefairy, Form Teacher Of Class 1P!! in a form of a cameo where she is seen wearing her outfit from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Pokémon

Blastoise

Debut	Receive The Moon Stone!!

Blastoise is the first Pokémon seen in Misty's possession. She sent it out as Clefairy's opponent. He defeated Blastoise when he sucked all of the water from a nearby river and unleashed all of the river water on it.

None of Blastoise's moves are known.

Jigglypuff

Debut	Part-Time Job at the Swimming Pool!!

Jigglypuff is another known Pokémon of Misty's that was first seen with her when Red went to the swimming pool.

None of Jigglypuff's moves are known.

Togepi

Debut	The Pokémon Banana League (Part 2)

Main article: Misty's Togepi

Misty gave Togepi to Red temporarily and he gave it back to her later on.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

When Satoshi arrives at the Cerulean Gym, he is given a pair of swimming trunks as that is all that is allowed inside the pool arena. Misty appears soon after, prompting a blush from him. Soon after, during the battle, he sends out his Charmander, which is afraid of going near the water since the flame on its tail might go out. His Pikachu is sent next, but having no idea of what to do around the water, it falls in. As he attempts to save his Pokémon, Satoshi gets a cramp and nearly drowns, but Misty manages to rescue him.

Later on, as Satoshi and Pikachu dry themselves off, Misty suggests that she teach them how to properly move around in the water, so they can stand a better chance next time. He trains along with Pikachu, who floats on a life saver. Misty attempts to take the device away from the mouse, only to see that it is clinging to it. Eventually, as Satoshi and Pikachu end up improving. As he sits around with a Seel, Misty relays a story over how a Dewgong rescued her once when a large wave swept her underwater at the beach. Due to that experience, she feels gratitude toward the Pokémon.

After Satoshi thwarts an attack by a Team Rocket Grunt, she awards him with the Cascade Badge and her Seel, telling him that she hopes to meet the Dewgong that rescued her someday.

Pokémon

Starmie

Debut	Cerulean City

Main article: Misty's Starmie

Starmie was sent out for Satoshi's second Gym battle challenge. However, it could not battle as Satoshi had trouble dealing with water and the battle was officially called off.

Given away

Seel

Debut	Cerulean City

Seel was given to Satoshi as a gift for mastering his swim lessons. This Seel reminded her of a Dewgong that rescued her once when a large wave swept her underwater at the beach. As a result, she wanted to see that Dewgong again.

In the TCG

Misty has an eponymous Theme Deck in the Gym Heroes expansion. Its Japanese counterpart is based on the Cerulean Gym.

Artwork

Misty and the Cascade Badge	Misty and the Cascade Badge	Misty and her Horsea	Misty showing affection
Misty and her Psyduck	Misty and Staryu	Sabrina controls Misty and her Psyduck	Misty's updated Pokémon VS artwork

Cards

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Misty or her Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Misty'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	#
Misty's Seadra		Gym Heroes		9/132	Leaders' Stadium
Misty's Tentacruel		Gym Heroes		10/132	Leaders' Stadium
Misty's Cloyster		Gym Heroes		29/132	Hanada City Gym
Misty's Goldeen		Gym Heroes		30/132	Hanada City Gym
Misty's Poliwrath		Gym Heroes		31/132	Challenge from the Darkness
Misty's Tentacool		Gym Heroes		32/132	Hanada City Gym
Misty's Poliwhirl		Gym Heroes		53/132	Leaders' Stadium
Misty's Psyduck		Gym Heroes		54/132	Hanada City Gym
Misty's Seaking		Gym Heroes		55/132	Hanada City Gym
Misty's Starmie		Gym Heroes		56/132	Hanada City Gym
Misty's Tentacool		Gym Heroes		57/132	Leaders' Stadium
					Unnumbered Promotional cards
Misty's Goldeen		Gym Heroes		85/132	Leaders' Stadium
Misty's Horsea		Gym Heroes		86/132	Leaders' Stadium
Misty's Poliwag		Gym Heroes		87/132	Hanada City Gym
Misty's Seel		Gym Heroes		88/132	Hanada City Gym
Misty's Shellder		Gym Heroes		89/132	Hanada City Gym
Misty's Staryu		Gym Heroes		90/132	Hanada City Gym
Misty's Golduck		Gym Challenge		12/132	Leaders' Stadium
Misty's Gyarados		Gym Challenge		13/132	Leaders' Stadium
Misty's Dewgong		Gym Challenge		54/132	Leaders' Stadium
Misty's Horsea		Gym Challenge		87/132	Leaders' Stadium
Misty's Magikarp		Gym Challenge		88/132	Leaders' Stadium
Misty's Poliwag		Gym Challenge		89/132	Leaders' Stadium
Misty's Psyduck		Gym Challenge		90/132	Leaders' Stadium
Misty's Seel		Gym Challenge		91/132	Leaders' Stadium
Misty's Staryu		Gym Challenge		92/132	Leaders' Stadium
					Unnumbered Promotional cards
Misty's Lapras					Pokémon VS		057/141
Misty's Quagsire					Pokémon VS		058/141
Misty's Politoed					Theater Limited VS Pack		003/018
Misty's Corsola					Theater Limited VS Pack		004/018
Other related cards
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Misty	T	Gym Heroes		18/132	Hanada City Gym
		Gym Heroes		102/132	Leaders' Stadium
Cerulean City Gym	T [St]	Gym Heroes		57/132	Leaders' Stadium
Misty's Wrath	T	Gym Heroes		114/132	Leaders' Stadium
Misty's Duel	T	Gym Heroes		123/132	Leaders' Stadium
Misty's Wish	T	Gym Challenge		108/132	Leaders' Stadium
Misty's Tears	T	Gym Challenge		118/132	Leaders' Stadium
Misty's Treatment	T				Unnumbered Promotional cards

In the TFG

Misty appears as a rare Trainer figure in the launch set, Next Quest, of the Pokémon Trading Figure Game.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Misty appears as a random trophy wearing her outfit from the anime.

Trophy information

Misty's the gym leader of Cerulean City and a real tomboy. She loves swimming and all things aquatic, so she makes a point of collecting Starmie, Staryu, and other Water-type Pokémon. This is common among gym leaders: typically, the Pokémon kept by Trainers tend to reflect that person's personality and preferences.

Trivia

• Her Japanese Leader title is おてんば人魚 The Tomboyish Mermaid.
• Misty is the only female Water-type specialist.
• Misty is the only Gym Leader to have appeared in Super Smash Bros. Melee, albeit as a trophy.
• In Pokémon Yellow, Misty calls Red a "sweetie" right before the battle, in the sentence "Are you ready, sweetie?". In the Japanese version, she uses her anime counterpart's catchphrase instead (いくわよ！マーイステディ！ Go! My Steady!).

Names

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	カスミ Kasumi	From カスミソウ kasumisō (Gypsophila), 霞み kasumi (mist), and possibly 海 umi (sea)
English, German, Italian, Spanish	Misty	From mist
French	Ondine	From Ondine, a water nymph in Germanic mythology
Korean	이슬 Iseul	이슬 means dew
Chinese	小霞 Xiǎo Xiá	From 霞み kasumi. 小 means little or young, while 霞 refers to the rosy glow of the clouds during sunrise or sunset.

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

On Bulbagarden forums

• Misty Club

Gym Leaders of the Kanto region
Pewter Gym Brock	Cerulean Gym Misty	Vermilion Gym Lt. Surge	Celadon Gym Erika
Fuchsia Gym Koga Janine	Saffron Gym Sabrina	Cinnabar Gym Blaine	Viridian Gym Giovanni Blue

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