Norman

If you were looking for the president of 4Kids Productions, see Norman J. Grossfeld.

If you were looking for the character of the day in The Bridge Bike Gang, see Norman (EP036).

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Norman センリ Senri
"A man in pursuit of power!"
Artwork from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Gender	Male
Eye color	Black*, Navy*
Hair color	Black*, Navy*
Hometown	Littleroot Town (resides) Olivine City (birthtown) Petalburg City*
Region	Hoenn (originally Johto)
Relatives	Brendan/May (as player), wife (games) Ruby, unnamed wife (Adventures) May, Max, Caroline (wife, anime) Brendan (Masters)
Trainer class	Gym LeaderRSEORAS Pokémon TrainerB2W2
Generation	III, V, VI
Games	Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Black 2 and White 2 Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Masters
Leader of	Petalburg Gym
Badge	Balance Badge
Specializes in	Normal types
English voice actor	Keith Silverstein (Masters)
Japanese voice actor	Tomokazu Sugita (Masters)
Anime debut	There's no Place Like Hoenn
English voice actor	Dan Green
Japanese voice actor	Jūrōta Kosugi

Norman (Japanese: センリ Senri) is the father of the player and the Gym Leader of Petalburg City's Gym, known officially as the Petalburg Gym in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald and their Generation VI remakes Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. He is an expert of Normal-type Pokémon, and hands out the Balance Badge to any Trainer who defeats him.

In the games

Norman is also the player character's father in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald no matter which gender is selected. The other gender choice (and therefore the rival) is the child of Professor Birch.

Although he is the first Gym Leader encountered, he refuses to battle until the player has at least four Badges. Before stating this, he first introduces the player to Wally (secondary rival) which is when the Pokémon catching tutorial happens. Once he is beaten, he gives the player the Balance Badge, as well as TM42 (Facade) in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald or TM67 (Retaliate) in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Norman and his family are originally from Olivine City in Johto. He, as well as the player, have just moved to Hoenn so that he could take up the position of Gym Leader. People have come to describe him as someone who "lives for Pokémon".

Norman also provides special items scanned in via e-Reader to the player.

Norman has known Birch since their school days. According to the TV show Trouble Talk, they went to college together.

Trainer's Eyes/Match Call

Leader Norman^RSORAS / Reliable One Dad^E

Strategy

I flexibly adapt my style.

Trainer's Pokémon

Grown in a balanced manner.^RSE

Those grown in a balanced manner.^ORAS

Self-Introduction

Pokémon are my life. My chosen path is harsh...^RS

I walk the 30 minutes from home to here every day.^E

I've chosen to dedicate my life to Pokémon, but the road is hard...^ORAS

Pokémon

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

Loaned

Norman loans this Pokémon to Wally to show him how to catch Pokémon.

	Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Pickup Held item: None
Zigzagoon♂/♀ Lv.7
Tackle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

Gym battle

Leader Norman Petalburg Gym Ruby and Sapphire Reward: $3100

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Truant Held item: None Slaking♂ Lv.28 Encore Normal   --       Facade Normal   --       Yawn Normal   --       Faint Attack Dark   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Vital Spirit Held item: None Vigoroth♂ Lv.30 Slash Normal   --       Faint Attack Dark   --       Facade Normal   --       Encore Normal   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Truant Held item: None Slaking♂ Lv.31 Focus Punch Fighting   --       Slack Off Normal   --       Facade Normal   --       Faint Attack Dark   --

Pokémon Emerald

Loaned

Norman loans this Pokémon to Wally to show him how to catch Pokémon.

	Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Pickup Held item: None
Zigzagoon♂/♀ Lv.7
Tackle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

Gym battle

Leader Norman Petalburg Gym Emerald Reward: $3100

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Own Tempo Held item: None Spinda♂ Lv.27 Teeter Dance Normal   --       Psybeam Psychic   --       Facade Normal   --       Encore Normal   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Vital Spirit Held item: None Vigoroth♂ Lv.27 Slash Normal   --       Facade Normal   --       Encore Normal   --       Faint Attack Dark   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Pickup Held item: None Linoone♂ Lv.29 Slash Normal   --       Belly Drum Normal   --       Facade Normal   --       Headbutt Normal   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Truant Held item: Sitrus Berry Slaking♂ Lv.31 Counter Fighting   --       Yawn Normal   --       Facade Normal   --       Faint Attack Dark   --

First rematch

Leader Norman Petalburg Gym Emerald Reward: $9000

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Natural Cure Held item: None Chansey♀ Lv.42 Light Screen Psychic   --       Sing Normal   --       Skill Swap Psychic   --       Focus Punch Fighting   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Truant Held item: Sitrus Berry Slaking♂ Lv.42 Blizzard Ice   --       Shadow Ball Ghost   --       Double-Edge Normal   --       Fire Blast Fire   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Own Tempo Held item: None Spinda♂ Lv.43 Teeter Dance Normal   --       Skill Swap Psychic   --       Facade Normal   --       Hypnosis Psychic   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Truant Held item: Sitrus Berry Slaking♂ Lv.45 Hyper Beam Normal   --       Flamethrower Fire   --       Thunderbolt Electric   --       Shadow Ball Ghost   --

Second rematch

Leader Norman Petalburg Gym Emerald Reward: $10000

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Truant Held item: Sitrus Berry Slaking♂ Lv.47 Blizzard Ice   --       Shadow Ball Ghost   --       Double-Edge Normal   --       Fire Blast Fire   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Natural Cure Held item: None Chansey♀ Lv.47 Light Screen Psychic   --       Sing Normal   --       Skill Swap Psychic   --       Focus Punch Fighting   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Early Bird Held item: None Kangaskhan♀ Lv.45 Fake Out Normal   --       Dizzy Punch Normal   --       Endure Normal   --       Reversal Fighting   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Own Tempo Held item: None Spinda♂ Lv.48 Teeter Dance Normal   --       Skill Swap Psychic   --       Facade Normal   --       Hypnosis Psychic   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Truant Held item: Sitrus Berry Slaking♂ Lv.50 Hyper Beam Normal   --       Flamethrower Fire   --       Thunderbolt Electric   --       Shadow Ball Ghost   --

Third rematch

Leader Norman Petalburg Gym Emerald Reward: $11000

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Truant Held item: Sitrus Berry Slaking♂ Lv.52 Blizzard Ice   --       Shadow Ball Ghost   --       Double-Edge Normal   --       Fire Blast Fire   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Natural Cure Held item: None Blissey♀ Lv.52 Light Screen Psychic   --       Sing Normal   --       Skill Swap Psychic   --       Focus Punch Fighting   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Early Bird Held item: None Kangaskhan♀ Lv.50 Fake Out Normal   --       Dizzy Punch Normal   --       Endure Normal   --       Reversal Fighting   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Own Tempo Held item: None Spinda♂ Lv.53 Teeter Dance Normal   --       Skill Swap Psychic   --       Facade Normal   --       Hypnosis Psychic   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Truant Held item: Sitrus Berry Slaking♂ Lv.55 Hyper Beam Normal   --       Flamethrower Fire   --       Thunderbolt Electric   --       Shadow Ball Ghost   --

Fourth rematch onwards

Leader Norman Petalburg Gym Emerald Reward: $12000

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Truant Held item: Sitrus Berry Slaking♂ Lv.57 Blizzard Ice   --       Shadow Ball Ghost   --       Double-Edge Normal   --       Fire Blast Fire   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Natural Cure Held item: None Blissey♀ Lv.57 Protect Normal   --       Sing Normal   --       Skill Swap Psychic   --       Focus Punch Fighting   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Early Bird Held item: None Kangaskhan♀ Lv.55 Fake Out Normal   --       Dizzy Punch Normal   --       Endure Normal   --       Reversal Fighting   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Tauros♂ Lv.57 Take Down Normal   --       Protect Normal   --       Fire Blast Fire   --       Earthquake Ground   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Own Tempo Held item: None Spinda♂ Lv.58 Teeter Dance Normal   --       Skill Swap Psychic   --       Facade Normal   --       Hypnosis Psychic   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Truant Held item: Sitrus Berry Slaking♂ Lv.60 Hyper Beam Normal   --       Flamethrower Fire   --       Thunderbolt Electric   --       Shadow Ball Ghost   --

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

Norman uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles. Norman will always lead with his signature Pokémon, Slaking.

Hoenn Leaders Tournament

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

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Truant Held item: Sitrus Berry Slaking♂/♀ Lv.50 Giga Impact Normal Physical   --       Hammer Arm Fighting Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Slack Off Normal Status   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Own Tempo or Tangled Feet Held item: Dark Gem Spinda♂/♀ Lv.50 Thrash Normal Physical   --       Sucker Punch Dark Physical   --       Teeter Dance Normal Status   --       Assist Normal Status   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Color Change Held item: Ganlon Berry Kecleon♂/♀ Lv.50 Fake Out Normal Physical   --       Shadow Claw Ghost Physical   --       Recover Normal Status   --       Skill Swap Psychic Status   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Forecast Held item: Ice Gem Castform♂/♀ Lv.50 Fire Blast Fire Special   --       Icy Wind Ice Special   --       Hydro Pump Water Special   --       Disable Normal Status   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Soundproof Held item: Petaya Berry Exploud♂/♀ Lv.50 Fire Blast Fire Special   --       Focus Blast Fighting Special   --       Hyper Voice Normal Special   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Immunity Held item: Liechi Berry Zangoose♂/♀ Lv.50 Return Normal Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Rock Slide Rock Physical   --       Night Slash Dark Physical   --

Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament

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

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Truant Held item: Eject Button Slaking♂/♀ Lv.50 Giga Impact Normal Physical   --       Hammer Arm Fighting Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Night Slash Dark Physical   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Technician or Pickup Held item: Normal Gem Ambipom♂/♀ Lv.50 Return Normal Physical   --       Acrobatics Flying Physical   --       Fake Out Normal Physical   --       Fire Punch Fire Physical   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Reckless or Sap Sipper Held item: Life Orb Bouffalant♂/♀ Lv.50 Head Charge Normal Physical   --       Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Megahorn Bug Physical   --       Revenge Fighting Physical   --       Types: Normal Flying Ability: Intimidate Held item: Choice Band Staraptor♂/♀ Lv.50 Brave Bird Flying Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Final Gambit Fighting Special   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Soundproof Held item: Expert Belt Exploud♂/♀ Lv.50 Fire Blast Fire Special   --       Focus Blast Fighting Special   --       Hyper Voice Normal Special   --       Blizzard Ice Special   --       Types: Normal Grass Ability: Chlorophyll or Sap Sipper Held item: Chesto Berry Sawsbuck♂/♀ Lv.50 Return Normal Physical   --       Swords Dance Normal Status   --       Horn Leech Grass Physical   --       Rest Psychic Status   --

Gathered! Gym Leader!

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

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Truant Held item: Chople Berry Slaking♂ Lv.50 Giga Impact Normal Physical   --       Hammer Arm Fighting Physical   --       Rock Slide Rock Physical   --       Facade Normal Physical   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Sap Sipper Held item: Lum Berry Bouffalant♂ Lv.50 Head Charge Normal Physical   --       Megahorn Bug Physical   --       Reversal Fighting Physical   --       Pursuit Dark Physical   --       Types: Normal Grass Ability: Sap Sipper Held item: Occa Berry Sawsbuck♀ Lv.50 Horn Leech Grass Physical   --       Double-Edge Normal Physical   --       Megahorn Bug Physical   --       Jump Kick Fighting Physical   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Intimidate Held item: Sitrus Berry Stoutland♀ Lv.50 Snarl Dark Special   --       Giga Impact Normal Physical   --       Ice Fang Ice Physical   --       Roar Normal Status   --

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Loaned

Norman loans this Pokémon to Wally to show him how to catch Pokémon.

	Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Unknown Held item: None
Zigzagoon♀ Lv.7
Tackle Normal Physical   --       Growl Normal Status   --       Tail Whip Normal Status   --       Sand Attack Ground Status   --

Gym battle

Leader Norman Petalburg Gym Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Reward: $3,600

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Truant Held item: None Slaking♂ Lv.28 Retaliate Normal Physical   --       Yawn Normal Status   --       Feint Attack Dark Physical   --       Encore Normal Status   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Vital Spirit Held item: None Vigoroth♂ Lv.28 Encore Normal Status   --       Feint Attack Dark Physical   --       Retaliate Normal Physical   --       Fury Swipes Normal Physical   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Truant Held item: None Slaking♂ Lv.30 Retaliate Normal Physical   --       Feint Attack Dark Physical   --       Swagger Normal Status   --       Chip Away Normal Physical   --

Quotes

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Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald

Petalburg Gym

• First visit

"Hm? Well, if it isn't <player>! So you're all finished moving in? I'm surprised that you managed to get here by yourself. Oh, I see. You're with your Pokémon. Hmm… Then I guess you're going to become a Trainer like me, <player>. That's great news! I'll be looking forward to it!

"Hm? You're… Uh… Oh, right. You're Wally, right?"

"Hm. I see. <player>, you heard that, right? Go with Wally and make sure that he safely catches a Pokémon. Wally, here, I'll loan you my Pokémon."

"Hm. I'll give you a Poké Ball, too. Go for it!"

• After helping Wally

"So, did it work out?"

"Now… <player>, if you want to become a strong Trainer, here's my advice. Head for Rustboro City beyond this town. There, you should challenge the Gym Leader, Roxanne. After her, go on to other Pokémon Gyms and defeat their Leaders. Collect Badges from them, understood? Of course, I'm a Gym Leader, too. We'll battle one day, <player>. But that's only after you become stronger, <player>."

• If the player has no Badges

"Hm? Aren't you going to the Pokémon Gym in Rustboro City? There's no challenge for me to battle a greenhorn Trainer. <player>, I want you to challenge me when you become a lot stronger. I'll battle you, <player>, when you can show me four Gym Badges, okay?

• If the player has Badge

"I see… So, you've beaten the Gym Leader in Rustboro City. But there are many more Trainers who are stronger than you, <player>. Across the sea in Dewford Town is a Gym Leader named Brawly. You should go challenge him."

• If the player has 2-3 Badges

"Hm… <player>, you have gotten stronger. I can tell by the number of Badges that you've earned."

• Before battle

"Hm… So, you did get four Gym Badges. Fine, as I promised, we will have a Pokémon battle. <player>… I'm so happy that I can have a real battle with my own child. But, a battle is a battle! I will do everything in my power as a Gym Leader to win. <player>, you'd better give it your best shot, too!"

• Being defeated

"… I… I can't… I can't believe it. <player>… I lost to <player>? But, rules are rules! Here, take this."

• After being defeated

"With that Badge, the Defense of all your Pokémon will increase. Pokémon that know the HM move Surf will be able to travel over water. This is my gift to you. <player>, I'm sure you can use it correctly."

"TM42 contains Facade. It doubles the power of moves if the Pokémon is poisoned, paralyzed, or burned. It might be able to turn a bad situation into an advantage."

"As the Gym Leader, I can't express how upset I am… But as a father, it makes me both happy and a little sad. It's odd…"

"Oh, yes… Wally's parents came calling earlier. They said that they had something they wanted to give you, <player>."^RS

"<player>, you should go visit your mother every so often. I'm going to stay here and redouble my training. It would bother me as a Trainer to not avenge my loss to you, <player>!"

• Later visits

"<player>, how are things going? The world of Pokémon is deep. I honestly think that no amount of training would ever be enough.

• Before rematch^E

"<player>… I had a feeling that you would come. I would never refuse to accept a challenge from you. You do understand, don't you? Inside a Gym, it doesn't matter that we are a parent and child. No, because we are parent and child, we owe it to each other to do the best we can. Isn't that right, <player>?"

• Being defeated in a rematch^E

"Uh… Haha… Maybe that was going too hard…"

• After being defeated in a rematch^E

"<player>… What is your dream? My dream… Hahaha… It has already come true, actually."

• Receiving e-Reader Berry^RS

"Hi, <player>! I just received a very rare Berry. I'd like you to have it."

Route 105 (via Match Call)^E

"Oh, <player>? Where are you now? It sounds windy wherever you are. I just heard from Devon's Mr. Stone about your PokéNav, so I decided to give you a call. It sounds like you're doing fine, so that's fine with me. You take care now."

Match Call^E

• After registering him

"In Rustboro, there's a man that goes by the odd name of the Cutter. If you're in the area, you should pay him a visit."

• After earning the Knuckle Badge

"Hm… Little by little, but also very surely, you're getting tougher, <player>. The stronger you get, the farther and higher you soar from Mother and me… This feeling is hard to explain."

• After earning the Heat Badge

"I see… You've collected four Gym Badges… There's no avoiding it now. We will battle like I promised. Come anytime. We'll all be waiting for you!"

• After defeating him

"<Player>! You'd better go visit your Mother every so often. I'm going to remain here and redouble my training. The way of battling is deep and unforgiving!"

• After obtaining the Magma Emblem

"Hiyah! Haah! Dwah! …Oh? <player>! You caught me in the middle of a Pokémon training session!"

• After defeating Champion, before rematch is available

"<Player>! Who would've thought you'd become the Pokémon League Champion… Okay! I won't be left behind!"

• When rematch is available

"Hm? <Player>? What good timing! This time, I'm going to challenge you to battle. I'm waiting in the Petalburg Gym. Accept my challenge anytime!"

• After a rematch

"…You amaze me, <player>. How much higher will you soar?"

Littleroot Town

"Hm? Hey, it's <player>! It's been a while since I saw you, but you look…stronger, somehow. That's the impression I get. But your old man hasn't given up yet! Oh yes, I have something for you. This came to you from someone named Mr. Briney."

"Hm, a Ticket for a ferry? If I recall, there are ferry ports in Slateport and Lilycove."

"<player>, if you have ambition as a Trainer, go to the Battle Tower. It should teach you that there is no end to a Trainer's chosen path."^RS

"I'd better get back to Petalburg Gym. Mom, thanks for looking after the house while I'm away."

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

• Before battle (first round)

"I will do everything in my power as a Trainer to win. You'd better give it your best shot, too!"

• Before battle (second round)

"I moved from Olivine City to Petalburg City and became stronger… I'll use all of that strength now! You'd better give it your best shot, too!"

• Before battle (final round)

"I lost to my own child… I rethought everything about myself, so now there is no way I can lose! I'll do everything in my power to win! You'd better give it your best shot, too!"

• Being defeated

"… I… I can't… I can't believe it. I lost to you?"

• If the player is defeated

"We both gave everything we had. That was a wonderful match."

• After being defeated

"I'm going to redouble my training by taking on this tournament! It would bother me as a Trainer to not avenge my loss to you!"

• After winning

"This time, my victory was a matter of luck. I have to continue to pursue strength and be able to win anytime!"

• In the lobby, after the tournament

"You went all out and earned that victory… You're a wonderful Trainer! I want my kid to learn from you."

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Petalburg City

• First visit

"Not bad… It was a good battle."

"Come back and challenge me again anytime. I'll be looking forward to seeing you and your Pokémon when you're a bit stronger."

"Hm?"

"Why, if it isn't <player>! So you've finished moving in? I see… Well… I guess we shouldn't stand around out here talking. Do you want to come in for a bit? We can talk in the Gym."

• After earning the Balance Badge

"You look like you've been working hard, Wally. It's clear even without a battle."

"<Player>… Considering how much you and Wally have grown, you should be able to handle what lies beyond the sea on Route 118 now. There are far stronger Pokémon and Trainers waiting for you on Hoenn's east coast. Continue your journey and your adventures there. I know you'll do your best!"

"Wally… I look forward to seeing you and your Pokémon grow stronger together. <player>? Well, take care of yourself out there. Don't forget to drop by Littleroot to visit your mother from time to time!"

"Learn a lot!"

"…"

"…Hm?"

"Hahahah! What a coincidence! I caught myself thinking the same thing."

"Yes. I know exactly what you mean."

Petalburg Gym

• First visit

"You know, I sure was surprised that you managed to get here by yourself. Ah… I see. You're making a good start on your team! Mm-hmm! Then I guess you're going to become a Trainer like me, <player>? Now that's something to look forward to!"

"Hm? Aren't you… You're Wally, right?"

"Mm-hmm. I see."

"<Player>! You heard all that, right? You go with Wally, and make sure that he safely catches a Pokémon."

"Wally, here. I'll lend you one of my Pokémon."

"Hmm… I'll give you a Poké Ball, too, so go give it your best!"

• After helping Wally

"So did it go well?"

"Hmm. That boy will be worth keeping an eye on. But for now… <player>! If you want to become strong as a Trainer, listen to my advice. First head for Rustboro City, which lies beyond this town. There you should challenge the Gym Leader, Roxanne. After her, go on to the other Pokémon Gyms and defeat their Leaders as well. Collect Badges from them, understand? Of course, I'm a Gym Leader, too. I'm sure we'll battle one day. But that will only be after you've become stronger, <player>."

• If talked to again

"Hm? Weren't you going to go to the Pokémon Gym in Rustboro? Sorry, but I don't get pleasure from battling greenhorn Trainers. There's no challenge. I want you to grow stronger before I would consider taking you on in battle. Come back when you've got at least, hmm…four Badges! Then I'll take you on, <player>."

• First time entering his room

"Hm… So you did get four Gym Badges."

"Then, as I promised, we will have a Pokémon battle."

• Before battle

"<player>… It makes me happier than I can really describe. Being able to have a real battle with my own son/daughter like this. But a battle is a battle! I will do everything within my power as a Gym Leader to win! You'd better give it your best shot, too, <player>!"

• Being defeated

"…! Impossible…"

• After being defeated

"I can't believe it. I lost to <player>?"

"… … You've come this far…"

"That's how it is, then! I will give you this."

"Having that Badge will ensure that Pokémon up to Lv. 60 will obey you, even if you received them in trades. Pokémon that know the HM move Surf will also be able to travel over water now. And this is my gift to you, <player>. I'm sure you'll be able to use it well."

"Retaliate will allow you to take revenge for a fallen team member. Its power will be doubled if you have a Pokémon use it in the very next move right after an ally faints. I hope you and your Pokémon will be diligent enough to use it wisely."

"… Sigh."

"As the Gym Leader, I can't express how frustrated I am."

"But, as a father, it makes me both happy and a little sad. It's odd."

"… Come on, <player>."

"I'll see you on your way. Let's get out of here."

• After becoming Champion

"<player>! How's your training going? I'm proud as a parent that you've become the Champion, son/daughter. Still, you must not think that you have reached your peak as a Trainer. It's only after you reach a certain height that the view opens up, and you see how far the road stretches. I want to see you trying to hone yourself and your skills even further. I'll be behind you, <player>."

• After obtaining Eon Ticket

• Before obtaining Mega Bracelet

"Hmm? Is that an Eon Ticket you have there? Hm…it's been a good 11 years since I last saw a ticket like this… The Eon Ticket is awarded to those who have earned the right to tread upon the soil of Southern Island… In short, it is awarded to those who can wield Mega Evolution, thanks to their bonds with their Pokémon. Hmm. But, <player>, you don't seem to have the skill to handle Mega Evolution yet. Continue to journey across the wide lands and sea of Hoenn, and when you do gain the power to use Mega Evolution, come back here. That is when I will teach you just what the Eon Ticket means."

• After obtaining Mega Bracelet

"Hmm? Is that an Eon Ticket you have there? Hm…it's been a good 11 years since I last saw a ticket like this… The Eon Ticket is awarded to those who have earned the right to tread upon the soil of Southern Island… In short, it is awarded to those who can wield Mega Evolution, thanks to their bonds with their Pokémon. Hm-hmm! That Mega Bracelet that glitters on your wrist there proves that you are capable of using Mega Evolution. That seals it. Come with me, <player>!"

"I'll be waiting here. Take care out there by yourself, <player>. I have faith that you're up to the task!"

• After capturing Latias^OR/Latios^AS

"Welcome back, <player>. So you actually managed to find it at Southern Island… The Eon Pokémon! Well, then… Should we head back to the Gym?"

"Your meeting Latias^OR/Latios^AS is no less than a miracle. Don't let such a precious gift go to waste. I hope you'll continue this journey of yours, with just as much zeal for Pokémon as you've shown so far."

Littleroot Town

• Post-credits

"Hm? What is it?"

"Ah… About that… I've been meaning to tell you, but… It now looks like I'm going to have to be at the Gym that day."

"I'm sorry, honey…"

"Hmm. That's true. We already paid for them, so…"

• After becoming Champion

"Hm?"

"Why, if it isn't <player>! It's been some time since I last saw you, but you look…stronger, somehow. That's the impression I get. But your old man hasn't given up yet!"

"Oh, and before I forget… I was thinking of giving these to you."

"They're tickets to the star show that's being held at the Mossdeep Space Center. I was really planning to go with your mom, but… It looks like I've got to rush back to the Gym in Petalburg. Oh! Hmm. You know, it is a pair of tickets… Why don't you invite that little cutie May/Brendan from next door to come along? Now I'd better be heading back to the Gym."

"Thanks for looking after the house while I'm away, dear."

• After completing the Delta Episode

"Hm?"

"Morning, <player>. You must be bushed. You slept like a log."

"Oh, but before I forget… This came for you. It's from someone named Briney."

"Hm, so it was a ferry ticket, was it? As I recall, you can catch the ferry from the ports in Slateport and Lilycove. <player>! If you have ambition as a Trainer, I want you to take that ferry to the Battle Resort. I think it will teach you that there is no end to a Trainer's chosen path."

"I'd better be heading back to the Petalburg Gym, then. Thanks for looking after the house while I'm away, honey."

BuzzNav

• Victory Road

"<Player>… At last you've made it to Victory Road. As a parent, I'm proud of you and your Pokémon. There's nothing left for me to teach you. Believe in yourself and keep charging ahead until you're the Pokémon League Champion! Best of luck!"

Pokémon Masters

Menu interface (voice clips)

• After being recruited

"My name is Norman. I'm a Gym Leader from the Hoenn region. I'll be counting on you from here on out."

• Sync pair viewer

"A battle is a battle."

"You better give it your best shot!"

• Selection screen (forming team)

• Selection screen (disbanding team)

• Upon learning a new move

"All right."

• Upon leveling-up

"*laugh* I'm bursting with energy."

• Upon reaching max level

"Our diligent efforts are reflected in these results."

• Upon unlocking a new level cap

"Let's continue to be diligent."

• During conversation

"Hey!"

"Okay!"

"All right."

"Can I count on you?"

• Giving out item

"You should have this."

Battle interface (voice clips)

• VS screen

• Battle start

"This is it!"

• Using Pokémon move

"Go!"

"Take that!"

• Using item

"Leave it to me!"

• Using Trainer move

"Let's go!"

• Using Sync Move

"Give it everything you've got!"

• Switching in

• Recalling fainted Pokémon

• "Nice" emote

• "Watch out" emote

• "Let's do this" emote

• "Thanks" emote

• Defeat

"I never imagined losing."

• Victory

Pokémon Center

• Random conversation

"I've got a few other Pokémon besides Slaking here, but they're all back at home looking after my Gym."

"I wonder how they're doing with the Trainers... Not slacking off, I hope!"

"Blissey and Linoone are probably all right, but Spinda's eyes are always spinning around and it has a tendency to wander off."

• If spoken to again

"They're all definitely training hard every day."

"That goes for people, too! It's no different for people or Pokémon! If you want to get stronger, you can't hold anything back!"

• Random conversation

"It may be surprising, but even I get worried about things sometimes."

"For example, when I go on a trip, I always worry about what kind of souvenirs I should bring back as gifts."

"What, you thought it was a more serious kind of worry? Well to me, that is serious."

"It's something that will travel far and be given to someone. So I have to choose carefully."

• If spoken to again

"To find a great gift, I actually did a bunch of research about Pasio."

"There are just so many different things I'm sure my family would like."

"Hmm. I can't decide. If you see something good, let me know."

• Random conversation

"Have you ever considered the emotions that come with a battle's end, <player>?"

"Happiness, sadness... There are many different things you can feel."

"All of those feelings become the foundation of your strength, so remember them well."

• If spoken to again

"Losing, even when you battle with all your might, is painful--even for adults."

"What I mean is that hating to lose is a childish thing to do."

• Special gift conversation

"I've been looking for you! I was thinking I wanted to give this to you."

"I think you'll be able to put that to good use. I'll continue to keep supporting you."

"That gift I gave you a while ago? You don't have to worry about giving me anything in return."

"I thought you could use it, so I gave it to you. That's all there is."

Artwork

Official artwork from Generation III	Conceptual artwork from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Sprites

Sprite from Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald	Sprite from Black 2 and White 2	VS portrait from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	Model from Masters
Overworld sprite from Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald	Overworld sprite from Black 2 and White 2	Overworld model from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	VS model from Masters

In the anime

In the main series

Norman in the anime

In the anime, Norman is the father of May and Max, and the husband of Caroline.

Very early in his Hoenn journey, Ash arrived with May in Petalburg City in the hope of getting his first Gym battle. In There's no Place Like Hoenn, Ash found the Petalburg Gym and met Max, who posed as if he was the Gym Leader. May stopped him and allowed Ash to meet her parents, Caroline and Norman. Norman turned out be to the real Petalburg City Gym Leader. Norman used his Pokémon, a Vigoroth, in an exhibition battle against Pikachu, and later to save May's Torchic from Team Rocket.

Norman is a good friend of Professor Birch and was most likely the person to send May to Littleroot Town to get her first Pokémon. As May did not initially like Pokémon, this seemed to have created some distance between the two. Before Ash knew that Norman was May's father, he commented that it sounded like she knew the Petalburg Gym Leader pretty well, to which she replied, "No, I just wish I did," and became subdued.

In A Double Dilemma, Norman appeared in flashbacks and on memorabilia. It was also revealed that he had a large fanbase in North Petalburg.

In Love, Petalburg Style!, when Ash and his friends visited Petalburg City again, May and Max tried to figure out why Norman and Caroline were getting all worked up as Ash tried to save Norman's three Pokémon from Team Rocket. It all turned out that Norman had Nurse Joy set up a special firework display to make fireworks in a form of a Beautifly as a wedding anniversary gift for Caroline. During the episode, Norman showed that he was rather dense, not realizing that Caroline assumed that he was having an affair with Nurse Joy.

Ash had his Gym battle with Norman in Balance of Power. Using his Grovyle, Pikachu, and Torkoal, Ash defeated Norman's Pokémon. Upset by his father's loss, Max stole the Balance Badge and locked himself up in Norman's greenhouse. Norman was able to calm Max down, and Max gave Ash his Balance Badge.

He reappeared in flashbacks in Whiscash and Ash, A Scare to Remember!, and A Cacturne for the Worse.

In Deceit and Assist, Norman was watching May competing in the Hoenn Grand Festival on television.

In Saved by the Beldum, Norman watched Ash competing in the Ever Grande Conference.

He reappeared in a fantasy in Tactics Theatrics!, and in a flashback in A Full Course Tag Battle!.

His final appearances saw him watching May in the Wallace Cup on television in Staging a Heroes' Welcome! and Strategy with a Smile!.

Character

Norman cares deeply for his family, wishing his children to have some quality time and good friends. Norman is also very protective of them, often fighting even more aggressively in the process of protecting them. May and Max respect their father's extensive efforts to ensure a healthy relationship with them, such as coming home for lunch and playing with his children. In general, Norman is jovial and calm, but at times, he can sometimes overlook things and cannot see the actual problem at hand.

In the broader community, Norman is quite popular for both his looks and his position as a Gym Leader, having an enthusiastic fanbase in North Petalburg and an emerging image in Petalburg City. In battle, he is intensely focused and has perfected his Pokémon in both offensive and defensive tactics. Norman commonly utilizes his trio of Slakoth, Vigoroth, and Slaking to confuse his opponents because they are capable of moving at different speeds. Norman gives his opponent credit for an excellent strategy and accepts a loss as critical to personal growth. He enjoys a challenge, wanting to see his opponent struggle to overcome his strategy and sheer power. However, he does not let his children watch the battle, thinking it would distract the challenger. Max claimed that Norman was capable of entering the Elite Four in Balance of Power.

Pokémon

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

Vigoroth

Debut	There's no Place Like Hoenn
Voice actors
Japanese	Yūji Ueda
English	Dan Green

Vigoroth was first seen in There's no Place Like Hoenn after Norman agreed to have an unofficial Gym battle with Ash because he had less than three Pokémon at the time. After a tough battle with Ash's Pikachu, Vigoroth managed to defeat him. Later, it helped in destroying one of Team Rocket's mechas that was attacking the Gym.

In Love, Petalburg Style!, May, Max, Brock, and Kenny saw Vigoroth hanging from a brunch at a place where Norman keeps his Pokémon. It then hugged Max. Team Rocket also planned to steal it for Giovanni, along with Slakoth and Slaking. When Ash arrived at the greenhouse, Vigoroth fell onto him. Ash was happy to see Vigoroth again.

In Balance of Power, Vigoroth was the second Pokémon used by Norman in his official Gym battle with Ash. It initially managed to easily dodge Torkoal's Overheat, and knocked out Torkoal with Scratch. After this, it had an intense battle with Pikachu. Norman ordered Vigoroth to use Scratch, but was surprised when Ash told Pikachu to take the hit. Vigoroth's Scratch attack hit home, but the powerful Pokémon was suddenly paralyzed by Pikachu's Static Ability. Seizing the opportunity, Pikachu attacked with Iron Tail, knocking Vigoroth out. However, Pikachu wasted all of his energy, and was also knocked out in the process.

It reappeared in flashbacks in Going for a Spinda, A Double Dilemma, and the Japanese version of A Scare to Remember!.

It made a cameo appearance in Deceit and Assist, where it was watching May competing in the Hoenn Grand Festival on television.

Vigoroth's known moves are Scratch and Flamethrower.

Slakoth

Debut	Love, Petalburg Style!
Voice actors
Japanese	Shin'ichirō Miki

Norman's Slakoth first appeared in Love, Petalburg Style!, in a greenhouse where Norman keeps his Pokémon. It appeared again in Balance of Power!, during Norman's battle with Ash. The match started with Norman's Slakoth against Ash's Pikachu. Utilizing Pikachu's speed, Ash ordered Pikachu to use Quick Attack. Slakoth dodged this and counterattacked with Shadow Ball. Jumping out of the way, Pikachu attacked with Iron Tail but missed once again as Slakoth leaned out of the way. Dazed, Pikachu was unable to dodge Slakoth's Hidden Power, and was blasted across the arena.

As Pikachu recovered from Hidden Power, Ash realized that he needed to change his strategy. He decided to try Electric attacks and ordered Pikachu to attack with Thunderbolt. However, Slakoth dodged this attack as well, and responded with Blizzard. The incredible cold kept Pikachu from attacking back, so Ash recalled him and sent out Torkoal instead. Torkoal used Flamethrower, which easily blasted through Slakoth's Blizzard and scored a direct hit, knocking Slakoth out.

It made a cameo appearance in Deceit and Assist, where it was watching May competing in the Hoenn Grand Festival on television.

Slakoth's known moves are Shadow Ball, Hidden Power, and Blizzard.

Slaking

Debut	Love, Petalburg Style!
Voice actors
Japanese	Unshō Ishizuka
English	Dan Green

Main article: Norman's Slaking

Slaking debuted in Love, Petalburg Style!, where it was staying in Norman's greenhouse with the rest of his Pokémon. It later battled Ash's Grovyle in Ash's Gym battle against Norman, but was ultimately defeated.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor Japanese 小杉十郎太 Jūrōta Kosugi English Dan Green Finnish Jari Viitanen (AG003) Saku Mäkynen (AG069-AG070) European French Alexandre Crépet Italian Lorenzo Scattorin Norwegian Erik Skøld Polish Andrzej Chudy Brazilian Portuguese Élcio Sodré (AG003) Mauro Eduardo (AG069-AG070) Russian Дмитрий Филимонов Dmitry Filimonov Spanish Latin America Enrique Mederos (AG003) Salvador Delgado (AG069-AG070) Spain Luis Bajo (AG003) Gabriel Jiménez (AG069-AG070)

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Norman (left) with his son Brendan in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Norman briefly appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer as part of a team with Brendan.

Pokémon

Slaking

Debut	Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Main article: Norman's Slaking

Slaking is Norman's only known Pokémon.

In the manga

Norman in the Ash & Pikachu manga

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

Norman appeared in I'll Win With My Own Battle Style!!, where he had a Gym battle with Ash.

Pokémon

Slaking

Debut	I'll Win With My Own Battle Style!!

Main article: Norman's Slaking

Slaking is Norman's first known Pokémon. During the Gym battle, he sent it out as his final Pokémon against Ash's Grovyle.

Slakoth

Debut	I'll Win With My Own Battle Style!!

Slakoth briefly appeared battling Ash's Pikachu.

Slakoth's only known move is Shadow Ball.

Vigoroth

Debut	I'll Win With My Own Battle Style!!

Vigoroth briefly appeared battling Ash's Torkoal.

None of Vigoroth's moves are known.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Norman in Pokémon Adventures

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

History

Ruby & Sapphire arc

Norman is the father of Ruby and the newly appointed Leader of the Petalburg Gym. On Ruby's 11th birthday, Norman had his wife and son move to Hoenn to live in Littleroot Town. Due to Norman's dislike of his son partaking in Pokémon Contests, Ruby held a grudge against his father. Ruby decided to run away and prove to his father the superiority of Pokémon Contests to battling. As he left, he took the Running Shoes his father gave him as a birthday present. Upon arriving at Petalburg City, Ruby attempted to avoid being spotted by Norman. His attempts led him to meeting Wally, a sickly boy attempting to capture his first Pokémon. Wally asks Norman if he will teach him how to capture Pokémon as he had previously requested. He refuses due to Wally neglecting to inform Norman about his illness. Norman senses Ruby's presence, but when his attempt to get him to come out fails, he just passes it off as another wild Pokémon and leaves.

Norman's search leads him to the Weather Institute, where he attacks Ruby, demanding to know why he ran away from home. Ruby considers running away, but he decides to stay and fight in order to prove to his father how determined he is. Norman easily gains the upper hand due to teaching Ruby all he knows about fighting, but Ruby turns the tide by using new tactics with the Pokémon he caught on his journey. The battle causes the worn-out institute to break apart, leaving Ruby and Norman left dangling above shrapnel that fell from their battle. With the Running Shoes he got as a gift from Norman, Ruby manages to save the both of them, but is left exhausted and defeated. Norman attempts to continue their battle, but he is stopped by fellow Gym Leader Winona. Winona tells Norman that he is in trouble for leaving his Gym despite challengers wanting to battle. Norman grudgingly obeys Winona's command to come with her. Before he leaves, Norman tells Ruby that he accepts his desire to partake in Pokémon Contests despite his own personal dislike of them. He demands that in return, Ruby should not return home until he has fully accomplished his goals.

Norman in the thirteenth chapter

Later, Norman and the other Gym Leaders are called by Flannery to meet in Fortree City. They have a discussion on Team Magma and Team Aqua about whether or not one of the teams is evil and the other is good. Norman refuses to pick a side out of disinterest and begins to leave. Winona reminds him that as one of the Gym Leaders chosen by the Pokémon Association, he has to comply with the others. Norman refuses and continues leaving, but is stopped by Wattson. Wattson suggests that Norman use his strength to help in the upcoming Hoenn crisis and apologizes for the others' behavior due to their lack of knowledge about his past with the Pokémon Association. Norman politely tells Wattson to stop talking and heads off.

When Groudon and Kyogre are awakened, they begin causing droughts and downpours throughout Hoenn. Instead of helping stop the Pokémon from causing havoc, Norman decides to fulfill Wally's request and takes him to the Sky Pillar for training. After several days of training, Wally becomes much stronger from climbing the tower and battling the wild Pokémon inside. As they continue to train, Norman gets a call from Scott, who informs him that Ruby was chosen to be the wielder of the Red Orb used to control Groudon. This makes Norman decide to team up with Wally to awaken the third Legendary Pokémon that can stop Groudon and Kyogre, Rayquaza. Upon succeeding, Norman leaves Wally behind and flies off on Rayquaza to Sootopolis City.

When Norman arrives, Ruby is fighting Groudon and Kyogre alone with both the Red and Blue Orbs in hand. Together, they use the orbs in conjunction with Rayquaza to send Groudon and Kyogre away to return to their long slumber. The strain of having controlled Rayquaza for too long causes Norman to collapse and begin dying. In his last breath, Norman reveals that five years ago, Ruby's battle with a Salamence caused it to go berserk and accidentally free the Rayquaza captured by the Pokémon Association. Not wanting his son to take the blame, Norman lied to the association and put the fault on himself. The Association Director barred Norman from taking the Gym Leader test for five years and ordered him to find Rayquaza. Norman was forced to distance himself from his family during that time, which eventually led to Ruby becoming the way he is now. He then dies in Ruby's arms, much to the horror of his son. When Archie and Maxie come out of hiding to attack the exhausted Ruby, they decide to burn Norman's corpse to make sure he won't be able to return to stop their plans again.

Once Archie and Maxie were defeated, Ruby used his Celebi to revive all the people that were killed in the final battle. Norman is brought back to life thanks to Celebi's time travel abilities. Afterward, Norman celebrated the victory with his allies and thanked Ruby and Sapphire for their assistance in the battle. Sapphire immediately challenged Norman to a Gym battle, which she managed to win and earn the Balance Badge.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

Norman appears at Meteor Falls. He meets with the Elder that lives there in hopes of getting information about Rayquaza again. There, he meets with Ruby and Emerald, who had come there for the same reason. With the old woman's help, Norman determines the Rayquaza may be returning to the location where it was held captive by the Pokémon Association. With Hoopa's rings, Norman and Ruby head to Johto.

Upon arriving in Goldenrod City, Norman and Ruby enter the now-abandoned Pokémon Association research facility. After a search through the facility's data files, Norman comes across video footage of the moment where Rayquaza was first encountered at the Embedded Tower. Before they can witness Rayquaza's capture, the video cuts off. Ruby decides that if Rayquaza was found at Route 47, then it may have gone there instead of Goldenrod. Norman reveals that he asked Emerald to give him the Green Orb core shortly before they entered Hoopa's ring. He reveals the core was originally created by the Association in order to create an artificial Green Orb capable of controlling Rayquaza, as it didn't have an orb like Groudon or Kyogre. When Rayquaza escaped its captivity, the project was scrapped and the core was thrown away before being completed, where it eventually ended up in Emerald's hands. Norman uses a machine to increase the core's purity, increasing its strength and turning it a shade of jade.

Just as the process is completed, Norman and Ruby are shocked to see that Rayquaza has appeared in the skies. They find Rayquaza feeding on shards of the meteoroid, which have begun falling onto Johto as well. They take to the skies in order to confront Rayquaza and capture it. During the battle, Rayquaza manages to capture Ruby and blocks Norman's attempt to rescue his son. Ruby takes the opportunity to use the scroll he took from Zinnia in order to teach Rayquaza Dragon Ascent, which will allow it to destroy the meteoroid. When Rayquaza continues attacking Ruby, Norman attempts to control it with the Green Orb core, only for it to fail. Ruby tells Norman to call Emerald and ask Hoopa to bring them back to Hoenn, as he plans on destroying the meteoroid with Sapphire.

After Hoopa opens the path to the Meteor Village, Ruby uses the Jade Orb core to lead Rayquaza back to Hoenn with Norman. When it sees Kyogre and Groudon through the ring, Rayquaza goes berserk and begins attacking the two. Rayquaza rushes towards the ring to confront Kyogre and Groudon, causing Norman to fall off and be left behind. It is later revealed by Gold and Silver that Norman would assist the combined efforts of the Kanto and Johto Gym Leaders and Elite Four to stop the meteoroid.

Pokémon

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

On hand

Vigoroth ♂

Debut	Nixing Nuzleaf

Vigoroth is Norman's first known Pokémon. He was first used to battle a wild Breloom and easily won. Later, he battled against Ruby at the Weather Institute. Using his quick speed, he returned the volley of Mud Shots that Mumu attempted to trap Norman inside of. He has a Hasty nature.

Vigoroth's known moves are Aerial Ace and Focus Punch, and his Ability is Vital Spirit.

Slaking ♂

Debut	Brushing Past Breloom

Main article: Norman's Slaking

Slaking is Norman's second known Pokémon. He was used to try and get Ruby to come out of hiding when Norman sensed his presence. Since then, he was used in several other battles. He has a Sassy nature.

Spinda ♂

Debut	Rayquaza Redemption I

Spinda is Norman's third known Pokémon. He was first used in a training battle against Wally on the Sky Pillar. With his moves that switch Abilities and confuse his opponents, Norman managed to easily defeat Wally.

Spinda's known moves are Skill Swap and Teeter Dance, and his Ability is Own Tempo.

Slakoth (×2)

Debut	It All Ends Now V

Norman owns two Slakoth. They were first seen in a flashback being used to battle the Rayquaza that escaped the Pokémon Association's captivity. They managed to block many of Rayquaza's attacks.

None of Slakoth's moves are known.

Sawsbuck

Debut	Omega Alpha Adventure 15

Norman owns a Winter Form Sawsbuck. It was first used to break into the Pokémon Association's old research facility.

Sawsbuck's only known move is Horn Leech.

Staraptor

Debut	Omega Alpha Adventure 15

Norman owns a Staraptor. It was first used to fly up to Rayquaza in order to capture it. When Ruby was caught by Rayquaza, Norman used Staraptor to attempt to free his son, but failed.

Staraptor's only known move is Final Gambit.

Given away

Nana ♀

Debut	Creeping Past Cacnea

Main article: Nana

Nana was a gift from Norman to Ruby when he was a small child. She learned many techniques from training with Norman.

Kiki (CY: Coco) ♀

Debut	Creeping Past Cacnea

Main article: Kiki

Kiki was a gift from Norman to Ruby when he was a small child. She learned many techniques from training with Norman.

Rara (CY: Ruru) ♀

Debut	Creeping Past Cacnea

Main article: Rara

Rara was a gift from Norman to Ruby when he was a small child. She learned many techniques from training with Norman.

Flygon

Debut	Talk About Timing, Treecko

Norman originally used this Flygon as a method of flight transportation. He later gave it to Wally during their training on the Sky Pillar.

Flygon's known moves are Fly and Sand Tomb and its Ability is Levitate.

Temporary

Rayquaza

Debut	Rayquaza Redemption I

Main article: Rayquaza (Adventures)

Rayquaza is an ancient Legendary Pokémon related to Groudon and Kyogre. It was captured by the Pokémon Association so that they may find a way to control it so that its powers could be used to stop Groudon and Kyogre when they would one day awaken again. Due to a Salamence that went out of control from a previous battle with Ruby, Rayquaza broke free and Norman was ordered to search for it again. Five years later, Norman teamed up with Wally and awakened Rayquaza on the Sky Pillar. Norman took Rayquaza and used it to stop Groudon and Kyogre with Ruby's help. The strain of controlling Rayquaza without an orb took too much strain on Norman, who proceeded to die shortly afterward. Angered that it was controlled, Rayquaza flew off to parts unknown.

	Spoilers end here.

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga

Norman in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Norman appears in There's Someone More Important Than Clefairy?!. Unlike other media, Norman does not have any known relatives.

When Red and his Pokémon visit the Petalburg Gym after getting startled by a Poké Ball that flew from there, they notice Norman drinking and feeling down. Norman revealed to the group as the one who threw the Poké Balls. He then revealed that he felt sad since his Slakoth refused to partake in any battles. Norman takes out a chart and shows it to Red and his Pokémon that the Balance Badge is stuck inside Slakoth. After Clefairy took a nap, Norman explained to Red and his Pokémon that Slakoth doesn't like it when someone is lazier than it. Norman then watched as Clefairy went inside Slakoth to get the Balance Badge. After retrieving it, Norman demanded the group to return the badge to him but Clefairy refused. Afterwards, he became furious about this and chased after Red and his Pokémon since Clefairy refused to return the badge to Norman.

Pokémon

This listing is for Norman's Pokémon in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga.

Slakoth

Debut	There's Someone More Important Than Clefairy?!

Slakoth is Norman's Pokémon who refuses to participate in any Pokémon battles and has swallowed the Balance Badge to prove it. Clefairy tries to get the Badge out of Slakoth's stomach but the sloth Pokémon puts a stop to it by making Clefairy tired and swallowing the alarm clocks Clefairy strapped around to himself. Clefairy was able to go into Slakoth's body and get the Balance Badge out of there.

Slakoth's known moves are Yawn and Covet, and its Ability is Truant.

In the TCG

In the Pokémon Trading Card Game, one of Gym Badge's illustrations features Norman and the Balance Badge.

Trivia

• Norman is the first and currently only father of the player that has been seen in the core series games.
• In Emerald, Norman owns a Linoone that knows Slash at level 29, which Linoone does not learn until level 41.
• In Pokémon Black and White 2, along with Giovanni, Norman uses more different species of Pokémon than any other Gym Leader at the Pokémon World Tournament, with a total of 10.
• Norman is the only Gym Leader after Generation I who shares his English name in French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Names

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	センリ Senri	From 仙蓼 senryō (glabrous sarcandra) and 千里 senri (1000 li; great distance)
English, German, Spanish French, Italian	Norman	From normal
Korean	종길 Jonggil	Possibly from 길 gil (road)
Chinese (Mandarin)	千里 Qiānlǐ	From 千里 qiānlǐ / chīnléih (great distance)
Chinese (Cantonese)	千里 Chīnléih
Russian	Норман Norman	Transcription of his English name
Vietnamese	Senri	Transcription of his Japanese name

Related articles

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Notes

Gym Leaders of the Hoenn region
Rustboro Gym Roxanne	Dewford Gym Brawly	Mauville Gym Wattson	Lavaridge Gym Flannery
Petalburg Gym Norman	Fortree Gym Winona	Mossdeep Gym Tate and Liza	Sootopolis Gym Wallace Juan

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PML Leaders of Pasio
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Pokémon the Series characters
Protagonists Ash Ketchum (Pikachu) • Misty (Togetic) • Brock • Tracey Sketchit • May • Max • Dawn (Piplup) • Iris (Haxorus) • Cilan • Serena • Clemont • Bonnie (Dedenne) • Lana • Kiawe • Lillie • Sophocles • Mallow • Rotom Pokédex • Goh (Grookey) Rivals Gary • Ritchie • Harrison • Drew • Harley • Morrison • Tyson • Solidad • Paul • Nando • Zoey • Kenny • Conway • Barry • Ursula • Trip • Bianca • Burgundy • Stephan • Georgia • Cameron • Aria • Alain • Miette • Tierno • Shauna • Trevor • Nini • Sawyer • Gladion • Horacio • Hau • Leon • Raihan • Horace • Bea • League Conference participants • Coordinators • Performers • World Coronation Series participants Antagonists Jessie (Wobbuffet) • James • Meowth • Giovanni • Butch • Cassidy • Dr. Namba • Matori • Pierce • Dr. Zager • Gozu • Tabitha • Maxie • Shelly • Archie • Hunter J • Saturn • Cyrus • Mars • Jupiter • Charon • Colress • Aldith • Ghetsis • Barret • Malamar • Lysandre • Mable • Celosia • Aliana • Xerosic • Bryony • Tupp • Zipp • Rapp • Plumeria • Guzma • Viren • Rose • Oleana Professors Professor Oak • Professor Ivy • Professor Elm • Professor Birch • Professor Rowan • Professor Carolina • Professor Juniper • Dr. Fennel • Cedric Juniper • Professor Sycamore • Professor Kukui • Professor Burnet • Professor Cerise • Professor Magnolia • Sonia • Professor Amaranth Relatives Delia Ketchum • Daisy • Violet • Lily • James's parents • Flint • Lola • Forrest • Brock's siblings • Norman • Caroline • Johanna • Chili • Cress • Grace • Meyer • Lana's father • Lana's mother • Harper and Sarah • Rango • Sima • Mimo • Kiawe's grandfather • Mohn • Lusamine • Gladion • Sophocles's parents • Molayne • Abe • Mallow's mother • Ulu • Walker • Camille • Halta Supporting Officer Jenny • Nurse Joy • Magikarp salesman • Todd Snap • Charles Goodshow • Casey • Liza • Sakura • Lance • Clair • Raoul Contesta • Mr. Sukizo • Steven Stone • Vivian Meridian • Robert • Scott • Lilian Meridian • Solana • Brandon • Marian • Yuzo • Rhonda • Cynthia • Reggie • Angie • Looker • Izzy and Cara • Lyra • Khoury • Tobias • Don George • Elder • Alder • Luke • Freddy O'Martian • Ingo • Emmet • Jervis • Virgil • N • Anthea and Concordia • Porter • Alexa • Sophie • Cosette • Clembot • Sanpei • Mairin • Astrid • Diantha • Korrina • Gurkinn • Monsieur Pierre • Palermo • Keanan • Malva • Samson Oak • Anela • Hobbes • Nina • Anna • Laki • Dana • Yansu • Wicke • Faba • Ilima • Acerola • Dia • Chloe • Chrysa • Ren • Parker • Talia • Lei • Danika • Quillon • Hop • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Frontier Brains • Island kahunas • Many temporary characters Supporting Pokémon Fearow • Ho-Oh • Squirtle Squad • Pink Butterfree • Haunter • Jigglypuff • Mewtwo • Mimey • Lapras herd • Granbull • Pichu Brothers • Lugia • Silver • Delibird • Wynaut • Larvitar • Kyogre and Groudon • Articuno • Deoxys • Lake guardians • Forces of nature • Meloetta • Reshiram • Super-ancient Pokémon • Wooper • Florges • Squishy • Z2 • Guardian deities • Bewear • Toucannon's flock • Stoutland • Oranguru • Nebby • Stufful • Ultra Beasts • Grandpa Forest • Necrozma • Lunala • Shaymin • Mew • Rotom Phones • Pelipper • Thievul trio • Eternatus • Drone Rotom • Legendary heroes • Latias • Recurring wild Pokémon
See also: Pokémon Horizons characters

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Ash & Pikachu characters Main characters Ash Ketchum • Pikachu • Misty • Togepi • Brock • May • Max • Jessie • James • Meowth Rivals Gary Oak • Drew • Morrison Gym Leaders and Frontier Brains Whitney • Clair • Roxanne • Norman • Noland • Greta • Lucy Other Anna • Azusa • Professor Birch • Calista • Caroline • Professor Cozmo • Drake • Eriko Eriko's grandmother • Mrs. Grimm • Hiroto • Jack Pollockson • Kaburagi • Kiyo • Lily • Professor Oak Oliver • Robert • Shelly • Solana • Susie • Tabitha • Team Rocket Scientist • Timmy Whitney's grandmother • Winstrate family

Pokémon Pocket Monsters characters Red • Clefairy • Pikachu • Togepi • Tyrogue • Conkeldurr • Dedenne • Chespin • Froakie PM Green • Blue • Yellow • Gold • Silver Professor Oak • Bill • Bill's wife Brock • Misty • Lt. Surge • Erika • Sabrina • Koga • Blaine • Giovanni • Lorelei • Bruno • Agatha • Lance Professor Elm • Earl • Clefairy Rangers • Kurt • DJ Mary • Chairman • Kiyo Falkner • Bugsy • Whitney • Morty • Jasmine • Chuck • Pryce • Clair • Will • Karen PMRS Ruby • Sapphire • Red • Blue Professor Birch • Mr. Stone • Mr. Briney • Maxie • Tetsuya • Rydel • Rydel's rival Dr. Takeda • Scott Norman • Roxanne • Brawly • Wattson PMDP Dia • Kazuki Professor Rowan • Mars • Looker • Charon Dai Fugō • Okane Daisukī Roark • Aaron PMBW Black • Bianca • Cheren Professor Juniper • N • Cedric Juniper • Ghetsis Cilan • Chili • Cress • Lenora • Burgh • Elesa • Clay • Skyla • Shauntal • Marshal • Grimsley • Caitlin • Alder PMXY Shauna • Professor Sycamore • Serena PMSM Hala • Lillie

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