Volkner/Quotes

These are Volkner's quotes in the Pokémon games.

In the core series

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

Vista Lighthouse

"... ... ...So, you're the latest challenger up against the Sunyshore Gym... All right, I've decided! If I find you to be weak, I'm going to challenge the Pokémon League. I'm all done with renovating the Gym, so I don't need to be here. More than anything, I want to have battles that can thrill me again. As the toughest Gym Leader in Sinnoh, I'm going to unleash everything in my arsenal on you."

Sunyshore Gym

• Before battle

"...All right, challenger. It's not often, but some Trainers manage to come and challenge me. But they've all been boring battles. I didn't break a sweat beating them. ...Sigh... I'm Volkner, the Gym Leader. They say I'm the top Gym Leader in Sinnoh, but... Anyway, I guess we'd better get this done. I hope you're the Trainer who'll make me remember how fun it is to battle!"

• After the opponent sends out their last Pokémon

"Here it comes! Get ready for my trump card!^DP/This is it! My trump card!^Pt"

• When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health

"Shocking... I didn't see this coming!"

• Upon being defeated

"You've got me beat... Your desire and the noble way your Pokémon battled for you... I even felt thrilled during our match. That was a very good battle."

• After being defeated

"...Hehehe. Hahahah! ...That was the most fun I've had in a battle since...I don't know when! It's also made me excited to know you and your team will keep battling to greater heights! This is your eighth Gym Badge. You've earned this!"

"That Beacon Badge lets you use the hidden move Waterfall even when you're not in a battle. Waterfall happens to be the key if you're going to the Pokémon League. Also, because you've collected all eight Badges, any Pokémon at any level will now obey you without fail. I want you to take this, too."

"What's inside that TM57 is the move Charge Beam. It may raise Special Attack if it lands. It's pretty hot."^DP

"What's inside that TM57 is the move Charge Beam. It may raise Special Attack if it lands. It's electrifying!"^Pt

• If talked to again

"Your next step is the Pokémon League challenge. It's time for you to cross the sea and win your way through the gauntlet that is Victory Road. Demonstrate to the Pokémon League your mastery of your team. Against you, even the Elite Four will be pushed to fend off your challenge!"

Battle Frontier - Fight Area^Pt

• Before battle

"I don't know how I managed to get myself into this, but... Show me the skills that got you through the Pokémon League!"

• Upon being defeated

"Your toughness is something else. We were completely overwhelmed!"

• After being defeated

"Hey! Don't burn out on us! Now you're just getting in the way."

"Hahaha! That was a blast! Our combination came up short, but you're also a lot tougher as well. Promise me we'll do this again. I'll see to taking this husk home."

Villa^Pt

• Any of the following

"I was told by Flint that we're meeting here. ...That's funny. You haven't heard anything about it?"

"Every one of my Pokémon are top class in potential. They're all potential game breakers!"

"Oh, yeah. I decided not to join the Elite Four. I got an earful about not renovating the Pokémon League building. Well, no. I'd rather be a Gym Leader where I could meet ordinary folks."

"My ELECTIVIRE is a force of nature to be reckoned with. No, don't get me started. I'll tell you another time."

"Hmm... This place gives me ideas about how I can renovate my Gym."

• When Flint is at the Villa

"My relationship to Flint? There's no love lost, that's for sure."

"When I got my first Gym Badge, I used the move Thunderbolt. Ever since, I've stuck with the Electric type even as I got better. I do it because I don't want to ever forget how happy I was when I won. Incidentally, Flint's fascination with the Fire type is only from his name. Someone told him that a flint is what's used to spark a fire, and that was it."

"What?"

"...Maybe. Don't ruin things for others, though."

"What's wrong? You're looking serious for a change."

"Don't start! That will make my Gym stand out less."

"...Are you kidding? That's why you Elite Four are called irresponsible."

"Well, at least you are. I tell everyone you're irresponsible."

Battleground

Scenario 1

• Before battle

"Your Pokémon... I can feel their power! Of course, you can sense the power of my Pokémon, can't you? Let us battle with you!"

Yes: "Yeah! It's electric, this feeling of anticipation! Let's do it! We're going to make some sparks fly!"

No: "Aww, come on now. Don't disappoint me..."

If talked to again after the player answered "No": "Hm? What's up? You do want to battle?"

• When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health

"You methodically corner me! Just like before!"

• Upon being defeated

"I even felt thrilled during our match. That was a very good battle."

• After being defeated

"Winning makes me happy, and losing leaves me angry... That's no great revelation, but it's what makes me stronger."

Scenario 2

• Before battle

"My ELECTIVIRE demands tough opponents. I'm willing to beg. Let's battle!"

Yes: "You! And me! Let's make some sparks fly!"

No: "Well, yeah, and Electivire is intimidating. I hear you..."

If talked to again after the player answered "No": "Hm? What's up? You're willing to face my ELECTIVIRE? And help toughen up my Pokémon?"

• When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health

"You methodically corner me! Just like before!"

• Upon being defeated

"I even felt thrilled during our match. That was a very good battle."

• After being defeated

"Some Trainers have Pokémon they just have to have in their party. For me, ELECTIVIRE is that Pokémon..."

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

• Before battle (first round)

"I hope you're the Trainer who'll make me remember how fun it is to battle!"

• Before battle (second round)

"The next opponent is you... I hope you're the Trainer who'll make me remember how fun it is to battle!"

• Before battle (final round)

"Since you've come this far, you must be quite strong... I hope you're the Trainer who'll make me remember how fun it is to battle!"

• Upon being defeated

"You've got me beat... Your desire and the noble way your Pokémon battled for you... I even felt thrilled during our match. That was a very good battle."

• If the player is defeated

"It was not shocking at all... That is not what I wanted!"

• After battle (if the player won)

"...Hehehe. Hahahah! ...That was the most fun I've had in a battle since...I don't know when! It's also made me excited to know you and your team will keep battling to greater heights!"

• After battle (if the player lost)

"The best part of a battle is not just winning. Pokémon who are fighting feel their limit at the edge of winning or losing... Such a shocking battle is what I want!"

• In the lobby (after the tournament)

"I like how your Pokémon respond to your earnest enthusiasm. I'm glad someone who knows how to enjoy Pokémon battles won the tournament."

In spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

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Menu interface (voice clips)

• After being recruited

"I’m Volkner. As a Pokémon Trainer, I want to have battles that can thrill me more than anything!"

• During conversation

"All right!"

"Are you kidding..."

"Hey!"

"If you don't mind."

Battle interface (voice clips)

• Using Pokémon move

"Go for it!"

"Show 'em how it's done."

• Using Trainer move

"Spark!"

Story Event - The Eccentric Electrician

• Volkner's Request

"Aha... Your Thunderbolt may be just the thing to reignite that fire of his."

"Hey, <player>, would you mind helping me with something? I'm in a bit of a bind right now."

"Come find me when you're ready."

• Burned to Cinders

Regardless of choice: "You know him? Great. That saves me the trouble of explaining."

"We don't exactly see eye to eye on everything, me and Flint. For starters, we're both very particular about what Pokémon type we use."

"Today, we were going to settle once and for all the issue of whether Electric types or Fire types are the best, but..."

"I kept waiting for him at the spot we agreed on, and he never came. Then I found him here like this."

"I've tried talking to him and shaking him, but he just stands there like he's had his flames snuffed out. He must have had a really intense battle."

"I, for one, haven't forgotten what we were supposed to do today. That's where you come in."

"I need you to help me reignite his fire. We need to show him a great Pokémon battle!"

"That should get him fired up, right? He'll want to join in the fun himself."

"And to be completely honest, I'm also curious to see the power of your Thunderbolt for myself."

"What do you say?"

Let's do it!: "Great. Thank you!"

If you think I can do the job!: "Of course. Thank you!"

"All right. Without further ado, show us the power of your Thunderbolt!"

Regardless of choice: "*sigh* What terrible timing for a blackout."

• A Pair of Tinkerers

"Don't worry. The power will be back on soon."

"See? A simple blackout is no match for the technology in place here on Pasio."

"I'm Volkner. I'm a Gym Leader from Sinnoh. And you are?"

"Judging by your partner Pokémon, it looks like we have something in common. I'm sure we'll get along just great."

"Did you make that device on your back?"

"It looks like you got a bit of inspiration from Aipom for the arm."

"Yes. I love tinkering with machines."

"If you wouldn't mind, I'd love to take a look inside that device of yours sometime to see how it works."

"Oh, I almost forgot. Would you mind helping us light a fire under our friend here?"

"He's "burnt right down to cinders," as he says. I want to reignite his fire with a heated Pokémon battle."

"<Player> and Clemont, both of you come at me at the same time!"

Regardless of choice: "Hahaha! You're worried about me?"

"I may not look like it, but they say I'm the top Gym Leader in Sinnoh."

"I'd be more worried about myself if I were you!"

• A Fiery, Electric Showdown!

"Good! Now that's a shocking jolt!"

"The air's vibrating with electricity! The flashes are practically blinding!"

"This is why I love Electric-type Pokémon!"

"Not a problem! If the lights are out, we'll just have to shine brighter in their place!"

"Hey, Flint! How long are you going to just stand there all burned-out like that?!"

"The battle's going to end if you don't hurry up and snap out of it! Don't you want to join the fun?!"

"You finally snapped out of it, I see."

"Don't burn out on us like that! It's a real bother, you know."

"Don't worry about it. Consider this payback for what you did for me in Sinnoh."

"Back when I'd forgotten how to enjoy battles as a Gym Leader."

"You often came to Sunyshore City despite being busy with your duties as a member of the Elite Four, remember?"

"You would find promising Trainers and have them come challenge me."

"Your efforts helped me remember how to enjoy Pokémon battles. I really am grateful to you for that."

"What? Did I move you to tears?"

"Well, I can't say I'm surprised hearing that coming from you."

• The Blackout Sparker

"Looks like they're serious. Are you up for a battle, Flint?"

"You heard him. <Player>, Clemont, feel free to sit this one out."

"Octillery is certainly a good Pokémon..."

"but you didn't do a very good job raising it!"

Thanks!: "Don't mention it. I didn't even break a sweat."

"The one that the Black Belts were using broke, so I fixed it for them."

"Yes. So I fixed them."

"I didn't do any renovations! I just fixed them in my own unique way!"

"I was so sure that the machines here on Pasio could withstand my special repairs. I guess I was wrong."

"Irresponsible? Me? I tell everyone that YOU'RE the irresponsible one."

Pokémon Center

• Random conversation

"Pasio is an artificial island. The environments here, like the forests, volcanoes, and glacies, are all maintained by machines."

"But what kind of machines? And how exactly do they work? I’m so curious..."

"Aren’t you curious, too? I just can’t stop thinking about it."

• Random conversation

"Do you and your partner Pokémon have a special move you can use as your trump card?"

"You know, something extra special to keep in reserve until the time is right."

"If not, you should definitely come up with one. I’m looking forward to seeing what electrifying move you call your trump card!"

• Random conversation

"Hey, <player>. Do you have any moves that hold a special place in your heart? Maybe just one you really like?"

"When I got my first Gym Badge, I used the move Thunderbolt."

"I’ll never forget the electrifying sensation I felt at that moment--or the joy it sparked in my heart."

• Special The Eccentric Electrician Story Event blurb

"With a Thunderbolt that powerful, just maybe..."

• Special The Eccentric Electrician Story Event conversation

"I'd be very grateful for your help. I'm counting on you!"