Allister

Allister オニオン Onion
"The silent boy of mystery!"
Artwork from Sword and Shield
Gender	Male
Eye color	Purple
Hair color	Black
Hometown	Stow-on-Side
Region	Galar
Trainer class	Gym Leader
Generation	VIII
Games	Shield
Leader of	Stow-on-Side Stadium
Badge	Ghost Badge
Specializes in	Ghost types
Game animation debut	Letter
English voice actor	Casey Mongillo
Japanese voice actor	Ryo Hirohashi

Allister (Japanese: オニオン Onion) is the Gym Leader of Stow-on-Side's Gym, known officially as Stow-on-Side Stadium. He specializes in Ghost-type Pokémon. He gives the Ghost Badge to Trainers who defeat him. In Pokémon Sword, Bea takes his place as Stow-on-Side's Gym Leader instead.

In the games

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Allister is the fourth Gym Leader Galar Trainers face in their Gym Challenge in Pokémon Shield. This mysterious Trainer became the Gym Leader of Stow-on-Side Gym at a very young age. He is known to be very shy and fearful around people which is why he wears a mask. The mask serves as a way of confronting his fears and insecurities. He never removes his mask in public. He also keeps about 100 masks with the same design needed in the event his mask falls off. He is rarely seen around in public, preferring to spend most this time alone in ruins and cemeteries. According to Allister, he claims to have the ability to see deceased Ghost-type Pokémon after a supposed accident at the age of four.

League Cards

This is a transcript of the back of Allister's League Cards in Pokémon Shield.

Normal League Card

"He is a young, mysterious Trainer who has taken on the mantle of Gym Leader at a very young age. He has never been known to remove his mask in public. In fact, he has at least one hundred masks of the same design, just to keep spares handy should his mask fall off for some reason. He claims to have developed the ability to see deceased Ghost-type Pokémon after an accident he had when he was four years old, but the truth is still a mystery."

Rare League Card

"This is a photo that happened to capture Allister in his locker room. He can be seen clutching the mask that normally hides his face, no doubt confronting the fears and insecurities he feels within. Even though he has taken the role of Gym Leader at a very young age, it is clear that off the pitch he is still very much a normal boy. However, one mystery remains—nobody knows who took this photo. Some even claim it was the work of Ghost-type Pokémon."

Pokémon

Allister keeps his Pokémon in Dusk Balls.

Pokémon Shield

Stow-on-Side Stadium

Gym Leader Allister Stow-on-Side Stadium Shield Reward: $5,760

Types: Ground Ghost Ability: Wandering Spirit Held item: None Yamask♂ Lv.34 Brutal Swing Dark Physical   --       Hex Ghost Special   --       Disable Normal Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Types: Ghost Fairy Ability: Disguise Held item: None Mimikyu♂ Lv.34 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical   --       Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status   --       Hone Claws Dark Status   --       Slash Normal Physical   --       Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Weak Armor Held item: None Cursola♀ Lv.35 Ancient Power Rock Special   --       Curse Ghost Status   --       Hex Ghost Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Types: Ghost Poison Ability: Cursed Body Held item: None Gengar♂ Lv.36 Venoshock Poison Special   --       Hex Ghost Special   --       Hypnosis Psychic Status   --       Payback Dark Physical   --

Champion Cup Finals

Gym Leader Allister Wyndon Stadium Shield Reward: $8,640

Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Pressure Held item: None Dusknoir♂ Lv.52 Shadow Punch Ghost Physical   --       Thunder Punch Electric Physical   --       Rock Tomb Rock Physical   --       Disable Normal Status   --       Types: Ghost Fire Ability: Flash Fire Held item: None Chandelure♂ Lv.52 Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Mystical Fire Fire Special   --       Will-O-Wisp Fire Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Weak Armor Held item: None Cursola♂ Lv.53 Hex Ghost Special   --       Strength Sap Grass Status   --       Ancient Power Rock Special   --       Amnesia Psychic Status   --       Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Weak Armor Held item: None Polteageist Lv.53 Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Protect Normal Status   --       Nasty Plot Dark Status   --       Giga Drain Grass Special   --       Types: Ghost Poison Ability: Cursed Body Held item: None Gengar♂ Lv.54 Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Sludge Bomb Poison Special   --       Dark Pulse Dark Special   --       Hypnosis Psychic Status   --

Champion tournaments

Gym Leader Allister Wyndon Stadium Shield Reward: $9,920/11,840

Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Pressure Held item: None Dusknoir♂ Lv.60/72 Shadow Punch Ghost Physical   --       Fire Punch Fire Physical   --       Ice Punch Ice Physical   --       Disable Normal Status   --       Types: Ghost Fire Ability: Flash Fire Held item: None Chandelure♂ Lv.60/72 Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Heat Wave Fire Special   --       Energy Ball Grass Special   --       Will-O-Wisp Fire Status   --       Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Weak Armor Held item: None Cursola♂ Lv.61/73 Hex Ghost Special   --       Strength Sap Grass Status   --       Ancient Power Rock Special   --       Amnesia Psychic Status   --       Types: Ground Ghost Ability: Wandering Spirit Held item: None Runerigus♂ Lv.61/73 Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Shadow Claw Ghost Physical   --       Disable Normal Status   --       Trick Room Psychic Status   --       Types: Ghost Poison Ability: Cursed Body Held item: None Gengar♂ Lv.62/74 Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Sludge Bomb Poison Special   --       Dark Pulse Dark Special   --       Hypnosis Psychic Status   --

Galarian Star Tournament

Gym Leader Allister Wyndon Stadium Shield Reward: $11,840

Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Pressure Held item: None Dusknoir♂ Lv.72 Shadow Punch Ghost Physical   --       Fire Punch Fire Physical   --       Ice Punch Ice Physical   --       Disable Normal Status   --       Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Weak Armor Held item: None Cursola♂ Lv.73 Hex Ghost Special   --       Strength Sap Grass Status   --       Ancient Power Rock Special   --       Amnesia Psychic Status   --       Types: Ghost Poison Ability: Cursed Body Held item: None Gengar♂ Lv.74 Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Sludge Bomb Poison Special   --       Dark Pulse Dark Special   --       Hypnosis Psychic Status   --

Quotes

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Stow-on-Side Stadium

"...’M Allister."

"H-here...I go..."

• Upon sending out final Pokémon

"My very last Pokémon... How lonely... How frightening..."

• Upon activating Gigantamax

"Gengar... Gigantamax... Swallow everything in darkness..."

• Upon using G-Max Terror

"G-Max Terror... It’s like Shadow Tag... You won’t get away... I won’t let you!"

• Upon being defeated

"I nearly lost my mask from the shock... That was...wow. I can see your skill for what it is."

• After being defeated

"Crumbs..."

"...That was ace."

"Here... A Ghost Badge..."

"G...good luck! With...um...everything..."

Wyndon Stadium (Champion Cup Locker Room)

• In locker room before the Champion Cup Finals

"My mask... It feels like it's going to fall off..."

• Before battle

"...'M Allister."

"...You look well."

"I remember you..."

"You were the strongest Gym Challenger I had."

"Er... so I reckon... we sh-should battle!"

• At start of battle

"Everyone's looking... I want to hide... but I'll fight!"

• Upon being defeated

"Maybe my mask... kept me from seeing just how strong you really are..."

• After being defeated

"Crumbs..."

"...That was ace."

"G-give it your best out there."

"I'm mad about strong Trainers..."

• During the post-game

Stow-on-Side Stadium (Sordward and Shielbert)

"...Oh. You."

"You came to help me?"

"The people got all out..."

"But I'm the Gym Leader..."

"I'll... battle the Dynamax Pokémon!"

"That'd... That'd be brilliant, thanks!"

"There's loads of 'em... I hope everyone can take one each. Please!"

"...Let's go!"

• After defeating the Dynamax Dusknoir

"...Th-Thanks. A lot."

"The Pokémon have all calmed down."

"They can rest here... They should be fine in time..."

"<Player>... Here... My League Card."

"...Y-you can leave things here to me."

"I-I'd rather you go help those who need you!"

Wyndon Stadium (Champion Cup Rematch)

• Before battle

"...Let's start the match."

• Upon being defeated

"I'm glad I had my mask..."

"I was making quite the face just now..."

• After being defeated

"...The only reason I can battle in front of so many people without completely losing my cool is thanks to you, Champion."

"Battles with you are so absorbing they simply make me forget myself or where I am."

Isle of Armor Random Encounters

• When first spoken to

"...O-oh, <player>! What are you...doing here?"

"...Oh, training? Mm... Yeah, you can focus here. ...Since there are no people."

• If found in Fields of Honor

"...I-I sometimes see a massive Pokémon across the water. ...Maybe it's D-Dynamaxing?"

• If found in Forest of Focus

"...This place feels nothing like Glimwood Tangle. Th-though it's about as easy to get lost in..."

• If found on Challenge Road

"...Th-this area's so steep and rugged, it reminds me of Stow-on-Side. ...T-take care not to fall. We don't know each other that well yet..."

• If found in Courageous Cavern

"Eep! ...Er, <player>? B-behind you... Ah, er, nothing... It's nothing too bad...relatively speaking."

• If found on Challenge Beach or Training Lowlands

"I...I can hear so many voices from the sea... Do you think they’re all lonely?"

• If found in Potbottom Desert

"...I'm b-building a little mountain of sand. Apparently if one absorbs enough grudges, it can become a Pokémon..."

• During harsh sunlight or clear skies

"...Quite a h-hot one today, isn't it? It's getting all sweaty underneath my mask. That really...dampens my spirits..."

• During overcast conditions

"...It's so dark, with the sky wrapped up in all these thick black clouds. Honestly, it's a bit of a relief..."

• During rain or thunderstorms

"...Er...would you...ahh? Would you...like to hear a scary story that's got to do with rain?"

• During a sandstorm

"...Wh-when I'm wearing my mask, even sandstorms aren't much of a bother. Maybe I should have Gengar and the rest wear masks, too..."

• During foggy conditions

"I-I’ve made a big discovery! When I can’t see my opponent through the fog, I hardly get nervous at all!"

Wyndon Stadium (Galarian Star Tournament)

Partnering with Allister

• In the locker room before the first round

"A...are you really sure you wanted m-me to be your partner?"

• In the locker room before the second round

"Umm...Let's...er...let's do it again!"

• In the locker room before the last round

"<player>...L...L...Let's win this tourney!"

• On the field towards specific trainers

(To Milo): "I-I'll do my best, Milo..."

(To Melony): "P-please don't be too harsh on us..."

• On the field before the first round battle

"I-I'm ready..."

• On the field before the second round battle

"I'm c-counting on you for this battle, too..."

• On the field before the last round battle

"Y-you can do it, <player>.... I...I believe in you!"

• Winning the Tournament

"<player>! W...we won! Th-this is...amazing!"

Battling against Allister

• Before the first Galarian Star Tournament

"Wh-wh-wh-what?! M-m-me?! Partner with... you?!"

"D-doesn't that seem a bit sudden?! I...I don't think... No, I c-couldn't possibly..."

• During first Galarian Star Tournament battle with Melony

"I... I'm not so g-great with Multi Battles..."

(to Melony) "I'll... I'll try my best."

• Before tournament battle

(With Melony) "R-right you are! W-we'll send chills up your spines..."

(With Milo) "Th-thanks, Milo... I... appreciate it..."

(With Mustard) "I-I-I'll... do my best!"

• Upon sending out final Pokémon

"Good-byes are so sad... P-please... stay with me..."

• Upon activating Gigantamax in the Galarian Star Tournament

"C-creep out of the shadows, Gengar. Show them all your reproach...

• Upon being defeated in the Galarian Star Tournament

"...Y-your coordination was so dazzling, it shone right through my mask."

• If beaten in the first round

"Y-you're too strong... I bet you'll have no problem in the next match..."

• If beaten in the semifinals

"The final match won't be any trouble for you, <Player>... I-I know you'll win!"

Artwork

Artwork of Allister from Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Sprites

Icon from the Galarian Star Tournament menu

League Cards

Allister's League Card in Shield	Allister's rare League Card in Shield

In the anime

Allister in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

In Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Allister made a cameo appearance in Letter. He reappeared in Assistant.

In Moonlight, Allister was contemplating in a cemetery and enjoying the full moon when he sensed someone coming, which turned out to be Tommy. Tommy requested Allister's assistance in cheering up his sick friend John by getting him an invitation to one of Leon's matches. Though Allister was too shy to do this, he assisted Tommy in sneaking into John's hospital room so he could apologize for an argument they had.

In Sky, Allister gave his thoughts about Leon in an interview. He also spectated the match between Leon and Raihan together with Tommy and his Pokémon.

In The Gathering of Stars, Alliser was seen with his mask off at the cemetery with his Cursola while enjoying the moonlight while his other Pokémon were seen playing with his invitation letter for the Galarian Star Tournament. He was later seen at Wyndon Stadium, walking out onto the field for the tournament's opening ceremony.

Character

Allister is shy and prefers to keep to himself. However, he is also mischievous and enjoys scaring people for fun.

Pokémon

Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar

Debut	Moonlight
Voice actors
Japanese	Kiyotaka Furushima
English	Kai Jordan (Gastly) Casey Mongillo (Haunter)

Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar are Allister's only known Pokémon.

The three were present when Tommy requested Allister's help to visit his friend John in the hospital. They later scared the Taxi Driver.

None of their moves are known.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor Japanese Ryo Hirohashi English Casey Mongillo

In the GOTCHA! music video

Allister briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Allister in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Allister debuted in PASS13. He was first seen facing Sōdo Tsurugi in a Gym battle at Stow-on-Side Stadium, but he lost. Later, Allister, Shirudomiria, Marvin, and Professor Magnolia went to investigate a loud sound coming from the Stow-on-Side mural. There, they found Bede trying to destroy the mural in an attempt to obtain Wishing Stars. Bede ignored Allister's pleas to stop, claiming his actions were a mission from Rose himself. Before he could continue, Bede was captured by several League Staff members and approached by Rose, who disqualified him from the Gym Challenge as punishment for damaging a historic landmark.

Pokémon

Yamask

Debut	PASS13

Galarian Yamask is Allister's first known Pokémon. It was first used to battle Sōdo's Ransun in a Gym battle, but was defeated. It is housed in a Dusk Ball.

Yamask's only known move is Brutal Swing.

Cursola

Debut	PASS13

Cursola is Allister's second known Pokémon. It was first used to battle Sōdo in a Gym battle. It managed to damage Sōdo's Ransun, but was defeated by his Gunbain.

None of Cursola's moves are known.

Gengar ↔ Gigantamax Gengar

Debut	PASS13

Gengar is Allister's third known Pokémon. It was first used in Allister's Gym battle against Sōdo, but was defeated by his Gunbain after its Gigantamax wore off. Allister also uses it as a mode of transportation. It is housed in a Dusk Ball.

Gengar's only known move is Venoshock**.
As a Gigantamax Gengar, it can use G-Max Terror and Max Ooze.

Drakloak

Debut	[[]]

Drakloak is Allister's fourth known Pokémon.

Dreepy

Debut	[[]]

Dreepy is Allister's fifth known Pokémon.

In the TCG

Full Art print of Allister

Main article: Allister (Vivid Voltage 146)

Allister was introduced as a Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Sword & Shield Series (the Japanese Sword & Shield Era). It was first released in the Japanese Legendary Heartbeat subset and the English Vivid Voltage expansion, with artwork by take. It was also released as a Full Art card and Secret card in the same Japanese and English expansions, with artwork by Sanosuke Sakuma. It allows the player to draw three cards then discard up to three from their hand.

Trivia

• Allister's uniform number is "291", which can be read in Japanese as goroawase for 憎い nikui, meaning "hateful".

Names

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	オニオン Onion	From onion and 鬼 oni (demon, ogre)
English, Brazilian Portuguese	Allister	From Allium (genus that contains onions) and Aleister Crowley
German	Nio	From onion and 鬼 oni (Japanese for demon or ogre)
Spanish, French	Alistair	Similar to his English name
Italian	Onion	Same as his Japanese name
Korean	어니언 Onion	Transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin)	歐尼奧 / 欧尼奥 Ōuní'ào	Transcription of his Japanese name and 奧 / 奥 ào (mysterious, obscure)
Chinese (Cantonese)	歐尼奧 Āunèih'ou	Transcription of his Japanese name and 奧 ou (mysterious, obscure)
Russian	Аллистер Allister	Transcription of his English name

Related articles

Gym Leaders of the Galar region
Turffield Stadium Milo	Hulbury Stadium Nessa	Motostoke Stadium Kabu	Stow-on-Side Stadium Bea Allister
Ballonlea Stadium Opal Bede	Circhester Stadium Gordie Melony	Spikemuth Gym Piers Marnie	Hammerlocke Stadium Raihan

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