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'''Samuel''' (Japanese: '''ソウタロウ''' ''Sōtarō''), also known as '''Sam''', is a recurring character who appeared in the [[Pokémon anime]]. He is the assistant of [[Pyramid King Brandon]], and also [[Battle judge|referees]] Brandon's matches. | '''Samuel''' (Japanese: '''ソウタロウ''' ''Sōtarō''), also known as '''Sam''', is a recurring character who appeared in the [[Pokémon anime]]. He is the assistant of [[Pyramid King Brandon]], and he also [[Battle judge|referees]] Brandon's matches. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Samuel debuted in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]'' were he refereed the match of Brandon and {{Ash}}, who was then possessed by the [[King of Pokélantis]]. At one point the king used Samuel as a human shield by forcing {{AP|Sceptile}} to hide behind him as Brandon's {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Regirock}} was preparing to fire a {{m|Hyper Beam}} at it, but Brandon was able to stop Regirock in time. | Samuel debuted in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]'' were he refereed the match of Brandon and {{Ash}}, who was then possessed by the [[King of Pokélantis]]. At one point the king used Samuel as a human shield by forcing {{AP|Sceptile}} to hide behind him as Brandon's {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Regirock}} was preparing to fire a {{m|Hyper Beam}} at it, but Brandon was able to stop Regirock in time. | ||
Samuel accompanied Brandon, who was searching for a rare Pokémon at the [[Fennel Valley]] ruins. Ash and {{ashfr}} arrived at Fennel Valley, and Samuel refereed Ash's long-awaited rematch against Brandon in ''[[AG186|Overjoyed!]]''. After Ash's loss, Brandon continued to search the ruins. | Samuel later accompanied Brandon, who was searching for a rare Pokémon at the [[Fennel Valley]] ruins. Ash and {{ashfr}} arrived at Fennel Valley, and Samuel refereed Ash's long-awaited rematch against Brandon in ''[[AG186|Overjoyed!]]''. After Ash's loss, Brandon continued to search the ruins. | ||
By ''[[AG188|Pinch Healing]]'', Samuel confirmed that Brandon had finally located the rare Pokémon, allowing for Ash to have another chance at the Brave [[Symbol]]. In ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four]]'' and ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'', Samuel refereed the battle between Brandon and Ash. Samuel almost awarded the victory to Brandon after {{AP|Pikachu}} was {{status|frozen}} by one of {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Regice}}'s attacks. However, Pikachu was able to break free and win the match, earning Ash his final Symbol and a place in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} [[Hall of Fame]]. | By ''[[AG188|Pinch Healing]]'', Samuel confirmed that Brandon had finally located the rare Pokémon, allowing for Ash to have another chance at the Brave [[Symbol]]. In ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four]]'' and ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'', Samuel refereed the battle between Brandon and Ash. Samuel almost awarded the victory to Brandon after {{AP|Pikachu}} was {{status|frozen}} by one of {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Regice}}'s attacks. However, Pikachu was able to break free and win the match, earning Ash his final Symbol and a place in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} [[Hall of Fame]]. | ||
==={{series|Diamond & Pearl}}=== | ==={{series|Diamond & Pearl}}=== | ||
Samuel appeared in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'' where he was sent off with [[Maria]] to the [[Snowpoint Temple]]. In ''[[DP129|Pillars of Friendship!]]'', Samuel alerted Brandon and Ash's group to the arrival of | Samuel appeared in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', where he was sent off with [[Maria]] to the [[Snowpoint Temple]]. In ''[[DP129|Pillars of Friendship!]]'', Samuel alerted Brandon and Ash's group to the arrival of mysterious people at Snowpoint Temple, who were later identified as [[J]] and her crew. While Brandon, Maria, and Ash's group deal with the trouble down at the Temple, Samuel was ordered to repair one of the [[Battle Pyramid]]'s broken motors. | ||
==Character== | ==Character== | ||
Samuel is a reliable individual, often running errands on behalf of his boss [[Pyramid King Brandon]]. When refereeing, Samuel is particularly stern as he observes Brandon's matches, and is quick to make his ruling judgments. | Samuel is a reliable individual, often running errands on behalf of his boss [[Pyramid King Brandon]]. When refereeing, Samuel is particularly stern as he observes Brandon's matches, and he is quick to make his ruling judgments. | ||
==Voice actors== | ==Voice actors== | ||
Revision as of 08:23, 1 March 2020
- If you were looking for the character in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, see Sam. For the Pokémon Professor, see Professor Oak.
Samuel (Japanese: ソウタロウ Sōtarō), also known as Sam, is a recurring character who appeared in the Pokémon anime. He is the assistant of Pyramid King Brandon, and he also referees Brandon's matches.
History
Advanced Generation series
Samuel debuted in Battling the Enemy Within were he refereed the match of Brandon and Ash, who was then possessed by the King of Pokélantis. At one point the king used Samuel as a human shield by forcing Sceptile to hide behind him as Brandon's Regirock was preparing to fire a Hyper Beam at it, but Brandon was able to stop Regirock in time.
Samuel later accompanied Brandon, who was searching for a rare Pokémon at the Fennel Valley ruins. Ash and his friends arrived at Fennel Valley, and Samuel refereed Ash's long-awaited rematch against Brandon in Overjoyed!. After Ash's loss, Brandon continued to search the ruins.
By Pinch Healing, Samuel confirmed that Brandon had finally located the rare Pokémon, allowing for Ash to have another chance at the Brave Symbol. In Gathering the Gang of Four and Pace - The Final Frontier!, Samuel refereed the battle between Brandon and Ash. Samuel almost awarded the victory to Brandon after Pikachu was frozen by one of Regice's attacks. However, Pikachu was able to break free and win the match, earning Ash his final Symbol and a place in the Battle Frontier Hall of Fame.
Diamond & Pearl series
Samuel appeared in A Pyramiding Rage!, where he was sent off with Maria to the Snowpoint Temple. In Pillars of Friendship!, Samuel alerted Brandon and Ash's group to the arrival of mysterious people at Snowpoint Temple, who were later identified as J and her crew. While Brandon, Maria, and Ash's group deal with the trouble down at the Temple, Samuel was ordered to repair one of the Battle Pyramid's broken motors.
Character
Samuel is a reliable individual, often running errands on behalf of his boss Pyramid King Brandon. When refereeing, Samuel is particularly stern as he observes Brandon's matches, and he is quick to make his ruling judgments.
Voice actors
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Trivia
- Samuel did not receive a dub name until his and Brandon's reappearance in the Diamond & Pearl series.
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