Buck
Buck (Japanese: バク Baku) is a Pokémon trainer from Sinnoh. He is one of seven trainers who can join with the main character during an event in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Buck is a strong trainer from Fight Area which is close to Stark Mountain volcano, where he loves to train. Later, he can join the player in competition at Sinnoh's Battle Tower. He first appears at Stark Mountain and is part of the event required to catch Heatran. Buck's older brother is an Elite Four member, but who it is exactly remains unknown. Many fans speculate that it may be Flint.
Pokémon
Stark Mountain
Battle Tower
In the Battle Tower, Buck uses a variety of Pokémon, most with spectacular defenses.
Regirock
Regice
Registeel
Cresselia
Bastiodon
Dusclops
Dusknoir
Umbreon
Cloyster
Forretress
Skarmory
Shuckle
Steelix
Probopass
Trivia
Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | バク Baku |
From 麦 baku, wheat. |
| English | Buck | From buckwheat. Is also similar to Baku. |
| French | Cornil | |
| German | Avenaro | From avena, the scientific name of oat. |
| Italian | Chicco | Literally means grain. |
| Spanish | Bulgur | From bulgur, a cereal food. |
His name could be derived from the Japanese word for explosion (爆破 bakuha) which possibly refers to his training place, a blazing volcano.
Professor Rowan • Professor Oak • Johanna • Barry • Lucas • Dawn • Cynthia • Looker • Stat Trainers (Cheryl • Riley • Mira • Buck • Marley)
Bebe • Teala • Felicity • Roseanne • Rad Rickshaw • Eldritch • Wilma • Jasmine • Caitlin • Julia • Jordan • Dexter • Keira • Mr. Backlot • Morimoto
Underground Man • Mr. Goods • Mr. Fuego • Pokétch Co. President • Dr. Footstep • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Helena • Ketch Appy
Team Galactic • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Frontier Brains • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Professor's assistants • Stats judge
