Dawn (game)

Dawn ヒカリ Hikari
Art from Platinum
Gender	Female
Eye color	Blue-gray*, Slate gray*
Hair color	Blue-gray*, Slate gray*
Hometown	Twinleaf Town (as player) Sandgem Town (as partner)
Region	Sinnoh
Relatives	Johanna, unnamed father (as player) Unnamed father, younger sister, grandfather (as partner)
Trainer class	Pokémon Trainer, player character
Generation	IV
Games	Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, Masters
English voice actor	Kimberley Anne Campbell (Masters)
Japanese voice actor	Unknown (Masters)
Anime counterpart	Dawn
Counterpart debut	Following a Maiden's Voyage!
Manga counterpart(s)	Platinum, Mitsumi

Dawn (Japanese: ヒカリ Hikari) is the female player character of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. Her male counterpart is Lucas.

In the games

As the protagonist

Dawn lives in Twinleaf Town with her mother and dreams big, so she and her best friend (and soon-to-be rival) have high hopes of catching the legendary Pokémon of their nearby lake. After meeting Professor Rowan and his assistant Lucas, they are attacked by wild Starly and as a last resort, use the Pokémon in the briefcase the Professor has forgotten. After bringing the Pokémon back Dawn receives the Pokémon she used as well as a Pokédex and goes on to gather the eight Badges of Sinnoh, defeat Team Galactic and conquer the Pokémon League all before taking on the Battle Tower.

She has to stop Team Galactic from trying to use either Dialga^D or Palkia^P to destroy the entire universe in order to create a new one.

In Platinum, Dawn and Barry instead go to visit Professor Rowan at his lab rather than go to the lake in search of a Pokémon of the same rarity as a red Gyarados. They receive their Pokémon on Route 201 when Professor Rowan realizes that they are so dedicated to Pokémon as to attempt to travel from Twinleaf Town to Sandgem Town through the tall grass without any Pokémon of their own.

In addition, Team Galactic attempts to use both Dialga and Palkia, but they are stopped by Giratina. Finally, Dawn has to go to the Distortion World and face Giratina, in order to stop both worlds from destroying each other.

Years later, her exploits are referenced by Cynthia, who remembers a young Trainer who defeated her.

As a non-playable character

If the player chooses Lucas, she will become Rowan's assistant for the game. Dawn lives in Sandgem Town with her little sister, grandfather, and father—who works as an assistant of Professor Rowan. She is already the Professor's assistant at the beginning of the game. She also demonstrates to the player how to capture Pokémon by capturing a wild Bidoof.

Pokémon

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

Capture tutorial

If the player chose Turtwig:

PKMN Trainer Dawn Route 202 Diamond and Pearl Reward: N/A
Type: Water Unknown Ability: Torrent Held item: None Piplup♂/♀ Lv.5 Pound Normal Physical   --       Growl Normal Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

If the player chose Chimchar:

PKMN Trainer Dawn Route 202 Diamond and Pearl Reward: N/A
Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Overgrow Held item: None Turtwig♂/♀ Lv.5 Tackle Normal Physical   --       Withdraw Water Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

If the player chose Piplup:

PKMN Trainer Dawn Route 202 Diamond and Pearl Reward: N/A
Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Blaze Held item: None Chimchar♂/♀ Lv.5 Scratch Normal Physical   --       Leer Normal Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Caught in tutorial

	Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Simple or Unaware Held item: None
Bidoof♂/♀ Lv.2
Tackle Normal Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

First Multi Battle partner

If the player chose Turtwig:

PKMN Trainer Dawn Jubilife City Diamond and Pearl Reward: N/A
Type: Water Unknown Ability: Torrent Held item: None Piplup♂/♀ Lv.13 Bubble Water Special   --       Pound Normal Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

If the player chose Chimchar:

PKMN Trainer Dawn Jubilife City Diamond and Pearl Reward: N/A
Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Overgrow Held item: None Turtwig♂/♀ Lv.13 Absorb Grass Special   --       Tackle Normal Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

If the player chose Piplup:

PKMN Trainer Dawn Jubilife City Diamond and Pearl Reward: N/A
Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Blaze Held item: None Chimchar♂/♀ Lv.13 Ember Fire Special   --       Scratch Normal Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Second Multi Battle partner

If the player chose Turtwig:

PKMN Trainer Dawn Veilstone City Diamond and Pearl Reward: N/A

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Cute Charm Held item: None Clefairy♀ Lv.25 Metronome Normal Status   --       Sing Normal Status   --       Gravity Psychic Status   --       Wake-Up Slap Fighting Physical   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Synchronize Held item: None Kadabra♂ Lv.25 Psybeam Psychic Special   --       Psycho Cut Psychic Physical   --       Reflect Psychic Status   --       Light Screen Psychic Status   --       Type: Water Unknown Ability: Torrent Held item: None Prinplup♂/♀ Lv.28 BubbleBeam Water Special   --       Peck Flying Physical   --       Fury Attack Normal Physical   --       Metal Claw Steel Physical   --

If the player chose Chimchar:

PKMN Trainer Dawn Veilstone City Diamond and Pearl Reward: N/A

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Cute Charm Held item: None Clefairy♀ Lv.25 Metronome Normal Status   --       Sing Normal Status   --       Gravity Psychic Status   --       Wake-Up Slap Fighting Physical   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Synchronize Held item: None Kadabra♂ Lv.25 Psybeam Psychic Special   --       Psycho Cut Psychic Physical   --       Reflect Psychic Status   --       Light Screen Psychic Status   --       Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Overgrow Held item: None Grotle♂/♀ Lv.28 Razor Leaf Grass Physical   --       Mega Drain Grass Special   --       Bite Dark Physical   --       Curse ??? Status   --

If the player chose Piplup:

PKMN Trainer Dawn Veilstone City Diamond and Pearl Reward: N/A

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Cute Charm Held item: None Clefairy♀ Lv.25 Metronome Normal Status   --       Sing Normal Status   --       Gravity Psychic Status   --       Wake-Up Slap Fighting Physical   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Synchronize Held item: None Kadabra♂ Lv.25 Psybeam Psychic Special   --       Psycho Cut Psychic Physical   --       Reflect Psychic Status   --       Light Screen Psychic Status   --       Types: Fire Fighting Ability: Blaze Held item: None Monferno♂/♀ Lv.28 Flame Wheel Fire Physical   --       Ember Fire Special   --       Mach Punch Fighting Physical   --       Fury Swipes Normal Physical   --

Pokémon Platinum

Capture tutorial

If the player chose Turtwig:

PKMN Trainer Dawn Route 202 Platinum Reward: N/A
Type: Water Unknown Ability: Torrent Held item: None Piplup♂/♀ Lv.5 Pound Normal Physical   --       Growl Normal Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

If the player chose Chimchar:

PKMN Trainer Dawn Route 202 Platinum Reward: N/A
Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Overgrow Held item: None Turtwig♂/♀ Lv.5 Tackle Normal Physical   --       Withdraw Water Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

If the player chose Piplup:

PKMN Trainer Dawn Route 202 Platinum Reward: N/A
Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Blaze Held item: None Chimchar♂/♀ Lv.5 Scratch Normal Physical   --       Leer Normal Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Caught in tutorial

	Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Simple or Unaware Held item: None
Bidoof♂/♀ Lv.2
Tackle Normal Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

First Multi Battle partner

If the player chose Turtwig:

PKMN Trainer Dawn Jubilife City Platinum Reward: N/A
Type: Water Unknown Ability: Torrent Held item: None Piplup♂/♀ Lv.13 Bubble Water Special   --       Pound Normal Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

If the player chose Chimchar:

PKMN Trainer Dawn Jubilife City Platinum Reward: N/A
Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Overgrow Held item: None Turtwig♂/♀ Lv.13 Absorb Grass Special   --       Tackle Normal Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

If the player chose Piplup:

PKMN Trainer Dawn Jubilife City Platinum Reward: N/A
Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Blaze Held item: None Chimchar♂/♀ Lv.13 Ember Fire Special   --       Scratch Normal Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Second Multi Battle partner

If the player chose Turtwig:

PKMN Trainer Dawn Veilstone City Platinum Reward: N/A

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Cute Charm Held item: None Clefairy♀ Lv.25 Metronome Normal Status   --       Sing Normal Status   --       Gravity Psychic Status   --       Wake-Up Slap Fighting Physical   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Synchronize Held item: None Kadabra♂ Lv.25 Psybeam Psychic Special   --       Psycho Cut Psychic Physical   --       Reflect Psychic Status   --       Light Screen Psychic Status   --       Type: Water Unknown Ability: Torrent Held item: None Prinplup♂/♀ Lv.28 BubbleBeam Water Special   --       Peck Flying Physical   --       Fury Attack Normal Physical   --       Metal Claw Steel Physical   --

If the player chose Chimchar:

PKMN Trainer Dawn Veilstone City Platinum Reward: N/A

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Cute Charm Held item: None Clefairy♀ Lv.25 Metronome Normal Status   --       Sing Normal Status   --       Gravity Psychic Status   --       Wake-Up Slap Fighting Physical   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Synchronize Held item: None Kadabra♂ Lv.25 Psybeam Psychic Special   --       Psycho Cut Psychic Physical   --       Reflect Psychic Status   --       Light Screen Psychic Status   --       Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Overgrow Held item: None Grotle♂/♀ Lv.28 Razor Leaf Grass Physical   --       Mega Drain Grass Special   --       Bite Dark Physical   --       Curse ??? Status   --

If the player chose Piplup:

PKMN Trainer Dawn Veilstone City Platinum Reward: N/A

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Cute Charm Held item: None Clefairy♀ Lv.25 Metronome Normal Status   --       Sing Normal Status   --       Gravity Psychic Status   --       Wake-Up Slap Fighting Physical   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Synchronize Held item: None Kadabra♂ Lv.25 Psybeam Psychic Special   --       Psycho Cut Psychic Physical   --       Reflect Psychic Status   --       Light Screen Psychic Status   --       Types: Fire Fighting Ability: Blaze Held item: None Monferno♂/♀ Lv.28 Flame Wheel Fire Physical   --       Ember Fire Special   --       Mach Punch Fighting Physical   --       Fury Swipes Normal Physical   --

Quotes

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

Lake Verity

"Professor, there isn't anything out of the ordinary on the other side, either!"

"Professor, how are you enjoying being back in Sinnoh? After being away for four years, it must be exciting again?"

"I beg your pardon... We'll be on our way."

• After battle with the Wild Starly

"Oh! There's the briefcase! The professor would have been furious if I'd lost it... Huh? Oh, no! Did you... Did you use the Pokémon in here? You did?! Oh, my gosh! What's the professor going to say...? ... This is so not good... I'll take this briefcase for now."

• Before battle with Commander Mars (if talked to)

"<player>! It's T-Team Galactic! Oh no! The Pokémon of the lake..."

• After battle with Commander Mars (if talked to)

"<player>, what is Team Galactic up to? Are the abducted Pokémon of the lakes going to be OK?"

Route 201

"Um... Yes! Professor, please wait for me! I think you should visit our lab later. OK, see you!"

Sandgem Town

"Oh! There you are! Please, come with me! The professor is waiting! This is it! Our Pokémon Research Lab! Let's go..."

"Wow, what was that? Your friend sure seems to be really impatient. Well, anyway... Let's go inside."

• In Professor Rowan's lab

"I'm sure glad that you're kind toward Pokémon! If you weren't, I'd have to... Oh, I just can't say it..."

• After receiving the Pokédex

"I've got one, too!"

"The Pokémon that I used for the first time was a Turtwig/Chimchar/Piplup! If you'd have chosen a Turtwig/Chimchar/Piplup at the lake, we'd have the same Pokémon now! Not that it matters, but... Anyway, I'm Dawn. I also help the professor add pages to the Pokédex. So, in a sense, I'm just like you. I just got a little head start on you, that's all. I'll be happy to teach you things. Glad to meet you, <player>!"

• Town tutorial

"OK, <player>, I'll act as your mentor. I've got a bit more experience than you as a Trainer and as the professor's assistant. OK, follow me! This building with the red roof is the Pokémon Center. It's the place that heals Pokémon that have been hurt in battle. You can find a Pokémon Center in most towns. The building with the blue roof over here is the Poké Mart. It's a shop where you can buy and sell items and medicine. <player>, since you're a novice Trainer, you won't be able to buy many kinds of merchandise. Don't let it bother you! Oh, that's right! <player>... Don't you need to let your family know that you're going to be helping Prof. Rowan with the Pokédex? You may need to go far away, so I think you should let someone know. Oh, but before you go, heal up your Pokémon at the Poké Center. It will be a lot less scary that way. OK, bye now!"

• Post-game

"Hi, <player>! You're friends with the elder of Celestic Town, aren't you? She told me that she had something she wanted to show you."

• After talking to Cynthia's grandmother

"<player>! I heard from the professor! Congratulations, Champ!"

• When all Pokémon in Sinnoh Pokédex listing are seen

"Hi, <player>! May I see your Pokédex? ... Oh, my gosh! You've seen every kind of Pokémon in Sinnoh! Have you shown your Pokédex to Prof. Rowan yet?" (before upgrade to National listing)

"Hey, <player>, have you ever chatted with my kid sister?" (after)

• After talking to Dawn's sister

"Oh, <player>, are you acquainted with Bebe? She lives in Hearthome City. Every Trainer should make it a point to pay Bebe a visit."

• After talking to Bebe

"Hi, <player>! How's your Poké Radar? When you use it, do you sometimes see more than one patch of tall grass rustling? The patch farther away gives you a better chance of seeing the same kind of Pokémon in a row. That's the feeling I get, anyway."

• After used the Poké Radar

"So, <player>. I'm also helping the professor put together the National Pokédex. Catching Pokémon can be really challenging, can't it? But, it's also so much fun!"

"Sometimes a patch of grass sparkles when a Poké Radar is used. People say a differently-colored Pokémon is hiding there! Could that be true?"

• After completing the National Pokédex

"<player>! <player>, <player>, <player>! Congratulations for completing the National Pokédex!"

• If talked to on the player's birthday

"Is today maybe...Your birthday, <player>?"

Yes: "Giggle...Congratulations, <player>! And many more happy returns!"

No: "Oh, it isn't? I wonder what made me think that today was your birthday?"

Route 202

• Haven't talked to Mom

"<player>?! Did you tell your family that you're helping the professor? ...You didn't, did you? I know that you're eager to see all kinds of Pokémon. But you shouldn't make your mom worry that you've disappeared."

"You should go tell you family that you're helping the professor. The faster the better, too."

• Talked with Mom

"Oh, that's right! <player>, I haven't shown you how to catch a Pokémon. I'll demonstrate how to catch one, so just watch me, OK?"

• Catching tutorial

"OK! Its HP is down! It's ready for a Poké Ball!"

• After tutorial

"Giggle... See? Isn't it neat? Actually, it's better to lower your target's HP more than I did. It's important to get the Pokémon's HP as low as possible. This is because a healthy Pokémon is very difficult to catch. Oh, Pokémon also get easier to catch if you make them sleep or something by using a Pokémon's move. OK, <player>, to get you started, I'll give you five Poké Balls."

"If you have lots of Pokémon with you, it will be safer on long trips. Plus, it will be a lot more fun having your Pokémon friends along. OK, I need to get going. Bye, now!"

Jubilife City

"Hi, <player>! Are you catching Pokémon? ...Um... I think you'd feel a lot safer if you were to catch some more./You've already got <#> Pokémon with you! At that pace, your Pokédex should be full in no time at all! In Jubilife City, there's the Trainers' School, which... Well, you know. <player>, you should visit it. You'll get some tips on Pokémon. Oh yes, Barry went to the Trainers' School earlier. OK, bye now!"

• Before battle with Team Galactic Grunts

"<player>! Let's battle together and teach these horrible men a lesson!"

• After battle

"<player>, did you know? The professor studies the evolution of Pokémon, too. According to his research, 90% of all Pokémon are somehow tied to evolution! I guess that means some Pokémon must undergo startling evolutions. So, <player>... Let's keep working on our Pokédex project for the professor!"

Route 207

"Hi, <player>! How's your Pokédex coming along? Me? I'm somewhere between fantastic and, uh, hopeless... But this isn't about me! I've got something nice for you. <player>, choose which hand you want."

• Regardless of which hand is chosen

"I see... You want the Vs. Seeker. I'm impressed, <player>. You know what's important. Using that Vs. Seeker, you can find Trainers who want a rematch with you. Oh, <player>, do you also have a Pokétch? Yup, you do. You can have this too, then. You deserve it for all your hard work, <player>. The Dowsing Machine is something you should touch often. It will tell you if there is an item on the ground that you can't see. It will be especially useful inside dark caves. OK, let's keep working on our Pokédexes. Professor Rowan is counting on us!"

Veilstone City

• Before earning the Cobble Badge

"<player>, are you going to take the Gym challenge? Gee, you keep getting tougher and tougher, don't you? Me? Well, I went shopping at the department store, and... I mean, well, of course I've been working on my Pokédex, but... I'll catch you later!"

• After earning the Cobble Badge

"Hi, <player>! Please, can you help me? I dropped my Pokédex by accident and Team Galactic found it. Now they won't give it back. Please, I need your help. I'll be waiting in front of the warehouses. Please come!"

• In front of the warehouses

"Hi, <player>! Please, can you help me? I dropped my Pokédex by accident and Team Galactic found it. Now they won't give it back. Please, I need your help. Team up and battle with me!"

No: "I'll be waiting. Please get ready and come quickly."

Yes: "You and your Pokémon together with me and my Pokémon... United like this, our dream team has no chance of losing! I'm not letting those bad people get away with their dirty deeds!"

• After battle with Team Galactic Grunts

"What's going on? Why is Team Galactic out in the streets like they own the place? <player>, thank you, sincerely. If Professor Rowan ever finds out that I lost my Pokédex... Eewww... I don't want to think about it. So, <player>, what are you going to do now? I'm thinking of going to Pastoria City now. The Great Marsh there is home to many kinds of Pokémon."

Canalave Library

"You can count on me! It will help with my Pokédex, too. <player>, you'll go too, won't you?"

"Will do!"

Canalave City

• After the explosion in Lake Valor

"...<player>, you'll be OK, won't you?"

• If talked to

"We're going off to Lake Verity first... Don't do anything rash if something does happen."

Spear Pillar

• After beating Cyrus

"<player>... I ran into Barry a little while ago. He said he believed in you, <player>. He said that you could get the job done. I feel the same way. Please help that Pokémon! It's suffering from being dragged out by Team Galactic!"

• After battling Dialga/Palkia

"Since the last time, the professor did a lot research... He became very concerned about you <player>, so he came out to a place as treacherous as this... <player>, I'm so glad you're safe. Let's go home!"

• If talked to

"...You know, that Pokémon was extraordinary, wasn't it? Was it really the Pokémon that created the Sinnoh region...?"

Pokémon Platinum

Route 201

"Professor Rowan. You left your briefcase at the lake! Oh? Is something wrong here?"

"Pardon?! Those Pokémon are hard to replace. Are you sure about giving them away?"

"Professor! Wait for me, please! I'm sorry... Please let me pass."

Sandgem Town

"Oh! There you are! Please, come with me! The professor is waiting! This is it! Our Pokémon Research Lab! Let's go..."

"Wow, what was that? Your friend sure seems to be really impatient. Well, anyway... Let's go inside."

• Inside the Lab

"I'm so glad that you're kind toward Pokémon! If you weren't, I'd have to... Oh, I just can't say it..."

"I've got one, too!"

"The Pokémon that I met for the first time was a Turtwig/Chimchar/Piplup! If you would have chosen a Turtwig/Chimchar/Piplup on Route 201, we'd have the same Pokémon now! Not that it matters, but... Anyway, I'm Dawn. I also help the professor add pages to the Pokédex. So, in a sense, I'm just like you. I just got a little head start on you, that's all. I'll be happy to teach you things. Glad to meet you, <player>!"

• Town tutorial

"Oh, wow. I didn't know the professor had TMs. Was he a Trainer when he was young...? OK, <player>, I'll act as you mentor. I've got a bit more experience than you as a Trainer and as the professor's assistant. OK, follow me! This building with the red roof is the Pokémon Center. It's the place that heals Pokémon that have been hurt in battle. You can find a Pokémon Center in most towns. The building with the blue roof over here is the Poké Mart. It's a shop where you can buy and sell items and medicine. <player>, since you're a novice Trainer, you won't be able to buy many kinds of merchandise. Don't let it bother you! Oh, that's right! <player>... Don't you need to let your family know that you're going to be helping Prof. Rowan with the Pokédex? You may need to go far away, so I think you should let someone know. Oh, but before you go, heal up your Pokémon at the Pokémon Center. It will be a lot less scary that way. OK, bye now!"

• In the lab (after battling Giratina)

"The professor did a lot of checking up after you left. He was really worried about you, <player>... He contacted acquaintances looking for help, and... <player>, I'm glad to see you safe! Welcome back!"

• If talked to

"So, I was thinking... Those Pokémon you met, <player>... Were they the ones said to be the creators of the Sinnoh region?"

• After entering the Hall of Fame

"Hi, <player>! You're friends with the elder of Celestic Town, aren't you? She told me that she had something important to tell you."

• After talking to Cynthia's grandmother

"Hey, <player>! The professor told me something. It's possible that either Dialga or Palkia will appear at the Spear Pillar!"

• After catching Dialga and Palkia

"<player>! I heard from the professor! Congratulations, Champ!"

• When all Pokémon in Sinnoh Pokédex listing are seen

"Hi, <player>! May I see your Pokédex? ... Oh, my gosh! You've seen every kind of Pokémon in Sinnoh! Hey, let's go show your Pokédex to Prof. Rowan!" (before upgrade to National listing)

"Hey, <player>, have you ever chatted with my kid sister?" (after)

• After talking to Dawn's sister

"Oh, <player>, are you acquainted with Bebe? She lives in Hearthome City. Every Trainer should make it a point to pay Bebe a visit. She's the administrator of the Pokémon Storage System. She's awesome!"

• After talking to Bebe

"Hey! <player>, you've got a Poké Radar? I've got one, too! I'll show you how to use it. Come with me to Rt. 202!"

• After the Poké Radar Tutorial

"Hi, <player>! How's your Poké Radar? When you use it, do you sometimes see more than one patch of tall grass rustling? I've heard that patches farther away gives you a better chance of seeing the same kind of Pokémon in a row."

"So, <player>. I'm also helping the professor put together the National Pokédex. Catching Pokémon can be really challenging, can't it? But, it's also so much fun!"

• After using the Poké Radar

"Sometimes a patch of grass sparkles when a Poké Radar is used. People say a different-colored Pokémon is hiding there! Could that be true?"

• After completing the National Pokédex

"<player>! <player>, <player>, <player>! Congratulations for completing the National Pokédex!"

• On the player's birthday

"Is today maybe... Your birthday, <player>?"

Yes: "Giggle... Congratulations, <player>! And many more happy returns!"

No: "Oh, it isn't? I wonder what made me think that today was your birthday?"

Route 202

• If you haven't talked to your mom

"<player>?! Did you tell your family that you're helping the professor? ...You didn't, did you? I know that you're really eager to see all kinds of Pokémon. But you shouldn't make you mom worry that you've disappeared."

"You should go tell your family that you're helping the professor. The faster the better, too."

• Talked with Mom

"Oh, that's right! <player>, I haven't shown you how to catch a Pokémon. I'll demonstrate how to catch one, so just watch me, OK?"

• Catching tutorial

"OK! Its HP is down! It's ready for a Poké Ball!"

• After tutorial

"Giggle... See? Isn't it neat? Actually, it's better to lower your target's HP more than I did. It's important to get the Pokémon's HP as low as possible. This is because a healthy Pokémon is very difficult to catch. Oh, Pokémon also get easier to catch if you make them sleep or something by using a Pokémon's move. OK, <player>, to get you started, I'll give you five Poké Balls!"

"If you have lots of Pokémon with you, it will be safer on long trips. Plus, it will be a lot more fun having your Pokémon friends along. OK, I need to get going. Bye, now!"

• Poké Radar tutorial

"Hi, <player>! I was waiting for you. Let me show you how the Poké Radar works. Let's not waste any time. So, when you use the Poké Radar... See? Did you notice the tall grass rustling? There's a Pokémon in that patch of tall grass. If you go there, the Pokémon will come bursting out. Now, this is where it gets interesting. If you see another patch of rustling grass some distance away, go to it. You'll see the same kind of Pokémon as before. If you want to keep meeting the same kind of Pokémon, you should maybe use some Repels."

Jubilife City

"Hi, <player>! Are you catching Pokémon? ...Um... I think you'd feel a lot safer if you were to catch some more. You know, like when you need to travel to faraway places./You've already got <#> Pokémon with you! At that pace, your Pokédex should be full in no time at all! Oh, I know! Don't you think it's better to know more about Pokémon? Sure it is! I know just the place. Come on! Don't be shy. Follow me! That man... What is he doing? Um..."

"Huh? What I beg your pardon? I was just making conversation..."

"...Working for the International Police must be hard. <player>, here it is. It's the Trainers' School. The name says it all! I saw your friend Barry go in earlier. He could still be in there studying. OK, bye now!"

• Before battle with Team Galactic Grunts

"<player>! Let's battle together!"

• After battle

"<player>, did you know? The professor studies the evolution of Pokémon, too. According to his research, 90% of all Pokémon are somehow tied to evolution! Well, maybe that's the reason those people tried to take the professor's research data by force. That's really unforgivable!"

Route 207

"Hi, <player>! How's your Pokédex coming along? Me? I'm somewhere between fantastic and, uh, hopeless... But this isn't about me! I've got something nice for you. <player>, choose which hand you want.

• Regardless of which hand is chosen

"I see... You want the Vs. Seeker. I'm impressed, <player>. You know what's important. Using that Vs. Seeker, you can find Trainers who want a rematch with you. Oh, <player>, do you also have a Pokétch? Yup, you do. You can have this too, then. You deserve it for all your hard work, <player>. The Dowsing Machine is something you should touch often. It will tell you if there is an item on the ground that you can't see. I think there's something here, even. You should try it out. OK, let's keep working on our Pokédexes. Professor Rowan is counting on us!"

Veilstone City

• Before earning the Cobble Badge

"<player>, are you going to take the Gym challenge? Gee, you keep getting tougher and tougher, don't you? Me? Well, I went shopping at the department store, and... I mean, well, of course I've been working on my Pokédex, but..."

"... So, uh, <player>. Good luck on your Gym challenge."

• After earning the Cobble Badge

"Hi, <player>! Please, can you help me? Some Team Galactic goons took my Pokédex away from me. I need your help to get it back. I'll be waiting in front of the warehouses. Please come!"

• In front of the warehouses

"Hi, <player>! Please, can you help me? Do you remember Team Galactic? Those horrible people? They tried to steal Prof. Rowan's research results in Jubilife, remember? I ran into them, and they took away my Pokédex. Please, I need your help. Team up and battle with me!"

No: "I'll be waiting. Please get ready and come quickly."

Yes: "You and your Pokémon together with me and my Pokémon... United like this, our dream team has no chance of losing! I'm not letting those bad people get away with their dirty deeds!"

• After battle with Team Galactic Grunts

"What's going on? Why is Team Galactic out in the streets like they own the place? <player>, thank you, sincerely. I would've been lost without my Pokédex. It's indispensable for helping Prof. Rowan with his studies. So, <player>, what are you going to do now? I'm thinking of going to the Pokémon Mansion on Route 212. I hear they show rare Pokémon to visitors there."

"Oh...It's that funny man from Jubilife..."

"I'm terribly sorry. Team Galactic took my Pokédex, so I was very irritated... I just blurted it out... ...I should be going now. Be wary of Team Galactic."

Canalave Library

"You can count on me! It will help with my Pokédex, too. <player>, you'll go too, won't you?"

"Will do!"

• Outside Canalave Library, after explosion in Lake Valor

"...<player>, you'll be OK, no matter what, right?"

• If talked to

"We're going off to Lake Verity first... Don't do anything rash if something does happen."

Lake Verity

• Before battle with Commander Mars

"<player>! It's T-Team Galactic! They're taking the Pokémon of the lake... I... I couldn't beat this person..."

• After battle with Commander Mars

"<player>, what is Team Galactic up to? Are the abducted Pokémon of the lakes going to be OK?"

The Villa

• After buying Small Sofa

"Wow, <player>, this sofa is so sumptuous! You know, I think we have similar tastes, <player>."

• Visiting quotes (random)

"<player>, are you going to collect furniture now? Are you maybe the type who can't bear to use Technical Machines? The sort of person who ends up making a collection of them?"

"I had no idea that you can get a Villa as a gift. Who knows what can happen in life?"

"I'm envious of you having your own place. I have to share a bedroom with my little sister!"

"Sigh... To be with that special someone in a wonderful Villa like this... I think it's a nice dream to have."

"You run into so many Pokémon in the Battle Zone. It's a bit much. So, <player>, please let me catch a little rest."

Artwork

Official artwork from Diamond and Pearl	Signed artwork by Ken Sugimori	Underground with Lucas
Wi-Fi Plaza artwork	Discovering Shaymin with Lucas and Professor Oak	Battle Frontier artwork

Sprites

Sprite from Diamond and Pearl	Sprite from Platinum	Overworld sprite from Diamond and Pearl	Overworld sprite from Platinum	Overworld Super Contest sprite from Generation IV	VS sprite from Platinum
Back sprite from Diamond and Pearl	Back sprite from Platinum	Intro sprite from Diamond and Pearl	Intro sprite from Platinum	VS Model from Masters	Model from Masters

Optional names

Japanese	English	French	German	Italian	Spanish	Korean
ダイヤ DiaD パール PearlP プラチナ PlatinumPt キヨミ KiyomiDP / ハル HaruPt サトコ Satoko チホ Chiho キョウコ Kyōko マキコ Makiko ミキコ Mikiko ミチコ Michiko ジュンコ Junko チナミ Chinami リエ Rie セツコ Setsuko ユキコ Yukiko マミナ Mamina ノリコ Noriko ヒサエ Hisae モモコ Momoko ミスズ Misuzu	DiamondD PearlP PlatoPt KarlaDP / JoellePt Britney Kelli Nina Heidi Miriam Teresa Aubrey Kelly Naomi Abby Denise Tamara Linda Faith Mari Maggie	DiamantD PerloP PlatinePt JoannaDP / LouanePt Lucie Edith Sophie Claire Audrey Marion Sayaka Noémie Linda FloDP / SuziePt Yuki Carmen Coralie Nadia Hélène Caro	DiamantD PerlP PlatiPt MandyDP / EdwinaPt Andrea Sina Sara Sigrun Elena Birgit Diana Antje Susi Ute Daniela Silke Linda Jamie Pia Eva	DiamanD PerlP PlatinPt CinziaDP / GiorgiaPt Luisa Amanda Sara Elisa Lorenza Paola Gaia Claudia Wilma Ivana Monia Letizia Linda Ilaria Isotta Viviana	DiamantD PerlaP PlatinoPt MenaDP / AntoniaPt Cira María Nayra Mariau Miriam Teresa Claudia Aiora Rita Aria Matilde Nuria Izarbe Salia Mirta Susa	다이아몬드 DiamondD 펄 PearlP 플래티넘 PlatinumPt 링링 RingringDP / 봄 BomPt 서연 Seoyeon 해나 Haena 아라 Ara 유경 Yugyeong 윤혜 Yunhye 태희 Taehyi 나정 Najeong 인희 Inhyi 나영 Nayeong 꽃님 Kkotnim 설아 Seola 지나 Jina 주애 Juae 사희 Sahyi 미영 Miyeong 은영 Eun'yeong

Counterparts

Dawn's anime counterpart

In the anime

Main article: Dawn (anime)

Like most of the other player characters, Dawn has an anime counterpart who shares her name. Appearing throughout the Diamond & Pearl series, she is a Pokémon Coordinator and a former traveling companion of Ash and Brock.

In the manga

Dawn in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl manga

Dawn appeared in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. None of her Pokémon are known.

In other manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Platinum (Adventures)

In Pokémon Adventures, Dawn has a counterpart named Platinum.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Main article: Mitsumi

In Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Adventure!, Mitsumi is based on Dawn.

In the Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!! manga

Main article: Yuki (RMCO)

In Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!!, Yuki is based on Dawn.

In the TCG

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

Dawn'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	#
Piplup		Cosmic Eclipse		54/236	Dream League		009/049
		Cosmic Eclipse		239/236	Dream League		052/049
Other related cards
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Mom's Kindness	Su	Majestic Dawn		83/100	Torterra/Infernape/Empoleon Half Deck
					Giratina/Dialga Half Deck		013/014
					Piplup/Pikachu Half Deck		015/015
					Arceus LV.X Deck: Grass & Fire		017/017
					Arceus LV.X Deck: Lightning & Psychic		017/017

Trivia

• In both English and Japanese, Dawn shares her name with an Evolution stone. However, it is not the same stone: her Japanese name is the same as the name of the Shiny Stone, not the Dawn Stone.
• Dawn is 4'6" (1.40 m) tall and weighs 75 lbs (34 kg). This was confirmed by checking the heights and weights of certain Pokémon in the Pokédex. She is the same weight as Weavile and Porygon-Z.
• The majority of her Japanese default names are shared with Leaf and Lyra. She also shares all of Kris's alternate Japanese names.
• She shares her Chinese name with Wally.

Names

Language	Name	Reference to
Japanese	ヒカリ Hikari	From 光/ひかり hikari, light or shine.
English	Dawn	Probably a reference to Hikari; dawn is the day's first light.
French	Aurore	From aurore, dawn.
German	Lucia	From Latin lux, light.
Italian	Lucinda	From luce, light.
Spanish	Maya	Maya can be a reference to the Maya civilization, who worshiped the sun.
Korean	빛나 Bit'na	From the Japanese name; means "light", "gleam", "glow". Also, 빛 is a native Korean word which is a synonym for 光/광
Chinese (Taiwan)	小光 Xiǎo Guāng	From the Japanese name, 光/ひかり. Means "young light".

Related articles

• Dawn (anime)

Capture tutors Old man • Primo • Professor Oak • Dude • Ethan/Lyra • Wally • Lucas/Dawn • Professor Juniper Bianca • Calem/Serena • Professor Kukui • Leon • Professor Laventon • Nemona

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