Rei (game)

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Rei テル Teru
Art from Legends: Arceus
Gender	Male
Eye color	Slate gray*, light blue*
Hair color	Slate gray*, blonde*, black*
Hometown	Jubilife Village
Region	Hisui Unknown (as player character)
Trainer class	The Survey Corps'
Generation	VIII
Games	Legends: Arceus
Member of	Galaxy Team
Rank	Member, Survey Corps
English voice actor	Tatsuya Katono
Japanese voice actor	Tatsuya Katono
Anime cameos	JNS04

Rei (Japanese: テル Teru) is the male player character of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and acts as a non-playable character in the same game if the player chooses to play as his female counterpart, Akari. He is a member of the Galaxy Team's Survey Corps. Along with Akari, he's the only Trainer to use the Trainer class The Survey Corps' (Japanese: ちょうさたい).

He bears a striking resemblance to Lucas of the modern day, but the relationship between the two, if any, is unknown.

In the core series

As the protagonist

Rei finds himself in a strange void and is sent back in time to Hisui by Arceus, who tasks him with seeking out all Pokémon and transforms his smartphone into the Arc Phone. A stranger to the land and wearing odd clothes, he meets Professor Laventon, who invites him to join the Galaxy Team Survey Corps of Jubilife Village as a way of obtaining food and shelter. The Survey Corps also wish to fill out the Pokédex, and so, after proving himself worthy, Rei is admitted into their ranks.

As part of his duties, he is commanded by Kamado to seek out the recently frenzied Noble Pokémon and quell their frenzy. After all of them are quelled, the rift in the sky that caused the frenzies expands even further. As such, Commander Kamado banishes Rei from Jubilife Village on suspicion. He meets with Cogita and the merchant Volo, and with their guidance seeks out the lake guardians to obtain the Red Chain. While the Chain fails to work as planned, Rei is still able to catch both Dialga and Palkia, one of which is caught with the Origin Ball crafted from the Red Chain, causing the rift to disappear.

Afterwards, Rei collects the Plates with Volo and Cogita's help. Once 17 of the 18 Plates have been collected, Rei meets with Volo atop Mount Coronet, where it is revealed that Volo's consorting with Giratina was the cause of the rift. He attacks Rei in an attempt to take the Plates for himself. After being defeated, he gives Rei the final Plate, the Spooky Plate, allowing Rei to obtain the Azure Flute.

Once Rei has completed the Pokédex, he returns to the summit of Mount Coronet and plays the Azure Flute, revealing a glowing stairway that leads him to the Hall of Origin, where Arceus challenges him. After being defeated, Arceus grants Rei a fragment of itself and the Legend Plate.

As a non-playable character

Rei works as Professor Laventon's assistant, helping to teach the player how to catch Pokémon and how crafting works. Each time the player completes a mission, he joins the Professor and the player for some potato mochi. During the game's climax, he assists the Professor in crafting the Origin Ball.

Pokémon

First battle

The Survey Corps' Rei Jubilife Village Pokémon Legends: Arceus Reward: N/A
Type: Electric Unknown Mega Stone: None Pikachu♂ Lv.9 Thunder Shock Electric Special   --       Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Thunder Wave Electric Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Second battle

Pikachu has effort level 1 in all its stats.

The Survey Corps' Rei Jubilife Village Pokémon Legends: Arceus Reward: N/A

Types: Psychic Fairy Mega Stone: None Mime Jr.♂ Lv.19 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Iron Defense Steel Status   --       Hypnosis Psychic Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Electric Unknown Mega Stone: None Pikachu♂ Lv.20 Thunder Shock Electric Special   --       Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Thunder Wave Electric Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Third battle

Pikachu has effort level 1 in all its stats.

The Survey Corps' Rei Jubilife Village Pokémon Legends: Arceus Reward: N/A

Types: Psychic Fairy Mega Stone: None Mr. Mime♂ Lv.46 Psychic Psychic Special   --       Calm Mind Psychic Status   --       Iron Defense Steel Status   --       Hypnosis Psychic Status   --       Types: Normal Flying Mega Stone: None Staravia♀ Lv.46 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Brave Bird Flying Physical   --       Roost Flying Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Electric Unknown Mega Stone: None Pikachu♂ Lv.47 Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Iron Tail Steel Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Fourth battle (Version 1.1.0 onwards)

All of Rei's Pokémon have effort level 5 in their stats, except for Pikachu which instead has effort level 7.

If the player chose Rowlet:

The Survey Corps' Rei Ginkgo Landing Pokémon Legends: Arceus Reward: N/A

Type: Fairy Unknown Mega Stone: None Clefairy♀ Lv.60 Psychic Psychic Special   --       Moonblast Fairy Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Types: Psychic Fairy Mega Stone: None Mr. Mime♂ Lv.61 Drain Punch Fighting Physical   --       Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Hypnosis Psychic Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Types: Normal Flying Mega Stone: None Staraptor♀ Lv.61 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Brave Bird Flying Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Water Unknown Mega Stone: None Prinplup♂ Lv.62 Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status   --       Liquidation Water Physical   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Electric Unknown Mega Stone: None Pikachu♂ Lv.62 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Iron Tail Steel Physical   --       Volt Tackle Electric Physical   --       Play Rough Fairy Physical   --

If the player chose Cyndaquil:

The Survey Corps' Rei Ginkgo Landing Pokémon Legends: Arceus Reward: N/A

Type: Fairy Unknown Ability: None Held item: None Clefairy♀ Lv.60 Psychic Psychic Special   --       Moonblast Fairy Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Types: Psychic Fairy Ability: None Held item: None Mr. Mime♂ Lv.61 Drain Punch Fighting Physical   --       Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Hypnosis Psychic Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Types: Normal Flying Ability: None Held item: None Staraptor♀ Lv.61 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Brave Bird Flying Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Grass Unknown Ability: None Held item: None Grotle♂ Lv.62 Bulldoze Ground Physical   --       Leaf Blade Grass Physical   --       Stealth Rock Rock Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: None Held item: None Pikachu♂ Lv.62 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Iron Tail Steel Physical   --       Volt Tackle Electric Physical   --       Play Rough Fairy Physical   --

If the player chose Oshawott:

The Survey Corps' Rei Ginkgo Landing Pokémon Legends: Arceus Reward: N/A

Type: Fairy Unknown Ability: None Held item: None Clefairy♀ Lv.60 Psychic Psychic Special   --       Moonblast Fairy Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Types: Psychic Fairy Ability: None Held item: None Mr. Mime♂ Lv.61 Drain Punch Fighting Physical   --       Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Hypnosis Psychic Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Types: Normal Flying Ability: None Held item: None Staraptor♀ Lv.61 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Brave Bird Flying Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Types: Fire Fighting Ability: None Held item: None Monferno♂ Lv.62 Flame Wheel Fire Physical   --       Nasty Plot Dark Status   --       Thunder Punch Electric Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: None Held item: None Pikachu♂ Lv.62 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Iron Tail Steel Physical   --       Volt Tackle Electric Physical   --       Play Rough Fairy Physical   --

Rematches

Before Request 98

Pikachu has effort level 3 in all its stats.

The Survey Corps' Rei Jubilife Village Pokémon Legends: Arceus Reward: N/A

Types: Psychic Fairy Ability: None Held item: None Mr. Mime♂ Lv.61 Drain Punch Fighting Physical   --       Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Iron Defense Steel Status   --       Hypnosis Psychic Status   --       Types: Normal Flying Ability: None Held item: None Staraptor♀ Lv.61 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Brave Bird Flying Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: None Held item: None Pikachu♂ Lv.62 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Iron Tail Steel Physical   --       Volt Tackle Electric Physical   --       Play Rough Fairy Physical   --

After Request 98 (Version 1.1.0+)

If the player chose Rowlet:

The Survey Corps' Rei Jubilife Village Pokémon Legends: Arceus Reward: N/A

Type: Fairy Unknown Ability: None Held item: None Clefairy♀ Lv.61 Flamethrower Fire Special   --       Moonblast Fairy Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Calm Mind Psychic Status   --       Clefairy has effort level 5 in its stats. Types: Psychic Fairy Ability: None Held item: None Mr. Mime♂ Lv.62 Energy Ball Grass Special   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Hypnosis Psychic Status   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Types: Normal Flying Ability: None Held item: None Staraptor♀ Lv.62 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Brave Bird Flying Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Roost Flying Status   --       Types: Water Steel Ability: None Held item: None Empoleon♂ Lv.63 Flash Cannon Steel Special   --       Hydro Pump Water Special   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status   --       Empoleon has effort level 5 in its stats. Type: Electric Unknown Ability: None Held item: None Pikachu♂ Lv.63 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Iron Tail Steel Physical   --       Volt Tackle Electric Physical   --       Play Rough Fairy Physical   --       Pikachu has effort level 3 in its stats.

If the player chose Cyndaquil:

The Survey Corps' Rei Jubilife Village Pokémon Legends: Arceus Reward: N/A

Type: Fairy Unknown Ability: None Held item: None Clefairy♀ Lv.61 Flamethrower Fire Special   --       Moonblast Fairy Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Calm Mind Psychic Status   --       Clefairy has effort level 5 in its stats. Types: Psychic Fairy Ability: None Held item: None Mr. Mime♂ Lv.62 Energy Ball Grass Special   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Hypnosis Psychic Status   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Types: Normal Flying Ability: None Held item: None Staraptor♀ Lv.62 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Brave Bird Flying Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Roost Flying Status   --       Types: Grass Ground Ability: None Held item: None Torterra♂ Lv.63 Headlong Rush Ground Physical   --       Leaf Blade Grass Physical   --       Iron Head Steel Physical   --       Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Torterra has effort level 5 in its stats. Type: Electric Unknown Ability: None Held item: None Pikachu♂ Lv.63 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Iron Tail Steel Physical   --       Volt Tackle Electric Physical   --       Play Rough Fairy Physical   --       Pikachu has effort level 3 in its stats.

If the player chose Oshawott:

The Survey Corps' Rei Jubilife Village Pokémon Legends: Arceus Reward: N/A

Type: Fairy Unknown Ability: None Held item: None Clefairy♀ Lv.61 Flamethrower Fire Special   --       Moonblast Fairy Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Calm Mind Psychic Status   --       Clefairy has effort level 5 in its stats. Types: Psychic Fairy Ability: None Held item: None Mr. Mime♂ Lv.62 Energy Ball Grass Special   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Hypnosis Psychic Status   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Types: Normal Flying Ability: None Held item: None Staraptor♀ Lv.62 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Brave Bird Flying Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Roost Flying Status   --       Types: Fire Fighting Ability: None Held item: None Infernape♂ Lv.63 Raging Fury Fire Physical   --       Bulk Up Fighting Status   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Thunder Punch Electric Physical   --       Infernape has effort level 5 in its stats. Type: Electric Unknown Ability: None Held item: None Pikachu♂ Lv.63 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Iron Tail Steel Physical   --       Volt Tackle Electric Physical   --       Play Rough Fairy Physical   --       Pikachu has effort level 3 in its stats.

Quotes

Main article: Rei (game)/Quotes

Artwork

Key artwork from Legends: Arceus	Artwork at a base camp from Legends: Arceus	Artwork conducting research from Legends: Arceus	Concept art of Rei and Akari from Legends: Arceus

Sprites

Choosing the player's appearance at the beginning of Legends: Arceus

In the anime

Rei in the anime

Rei appeared in JNS04, where he was seen crafting a Hisuian Poké Ball before setting off on a journey.

Pokémon

Oshawott

Cyndaquil

Rowlet

Trivia

• As the player, while taking him in as a member of the Galaxy Team's Survey Corps, Cyllene guesses that Rei is "15 or so".

Names

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	テル Teru	From 照る teru (to shine)
English	Rei	From ray
German	Lumius	From lūmen (Latin for light)
Spanish	Luka	From lux (Latin for light) or λευκός leukós (Ancient Greek for bright)
French	Aurel	From aurore (dawn) or aurum (Latin for gold, luster), similar to Aurore.
Italian	Luca	From luce (light)
Korean	영빈 Yeongbin	From 영 (映) yeong (shine) and 빈 (彬) bin (shine) or 빛나다 binnada (to shine)
Chinese (Mandarin)	明耀 Míngyào	From 明 míng / mìhng (bright) and 耀 yào / yiuh (shine)
Chinese (Cantonese)	明耀 Mìhngyiuh
Russian	Рей	Transcription of his English name

References

Galaxy Team Commander: Kamado Captains: Cyllene • Zisu • Pesselle • Tao Hua • Sanqua • Colza Members: Professor Laventon • Rei (Masters) • Akari (Masters) Beni • Ress • Rye Former members: Charm • Clover • Coin Locations: Jubilife Village • Galaxy Hall • Base camps See also: Pearl Clan • Diamond Clan

Player characters
Core series Red • Leaf • Ethan • Kris • Lyra • Brendan • May • Lucas • Dawn Hilbert • Hilda • Nate • Rosa • Calem • Serena • Elio • Selene Chase • Elaine • Victor • Gloria • Rei • Akari • Florian • Juliana Side series Wes • Michael • Nate • Cyndy Spin-off games Mark • Mint • Todd Snap • Lucy Fleetfoot Lunick • Solana • Kellyn • Kate • Ben • Summer Hero • Heroine • Tim Goodman • Scottie • Bettie

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