Rosa (game)
Rosa メイ Mei | |
Official artwork from Black 2 and White 2 | |
Gender | Female |
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Eye color | Blue |
Hair color | Brown |
Hometown | Aspertia City |
Region | Unova |
Relatives | Mom (as player) |
Trainer class | Pokémon Trainer, player character |
Generation | V |
Games | Black 2, White 2, Masters |
Game animation debut | Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer |
English voice actor | Lisa Ortiz (Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer) Kayli Millis (Masters) |
Japanese voice actor | Aki Toyosaki |
Manga counterpart(s) | Whitley |
Rosa (Japanese: メイ Mei) is the female player character in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Her male counterpart is Nate.
In the games
As the protagonist
Rosa is a young girl living in Aspertia City with her childhood friend Hugh. At the start of the game, she sets off with Hugh to collect her first Pokémon. They then go their separate ways and she starts her journey across the Unova region.
Rental Pokémon in Pokéstar Studios
- For all rental teams used by the player at Pokéstar Studios, see here.
As a non-playable character
If the player chooses Nate, Rosa will appear in game as an NPC, first met in Nimbasa City. She will join the player in a Multi Battle against Emmet and Ingo. Afterwards, she will give the player the Vs. Recorder.
Rosa will then appear as the player's partner in the Battle Subway when choosing to ride the Multi-Train. Two of the following Pokémon are picked from the corresponding list, depending on what the player wants her to base her team on. If the player chooses "A balance between the two," Rosa's Pokémon are chosen from either list.
Multi Battle partner
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Battle Subway Pokémon
This is a list of all the Pokémon used in the Multi Train and Super Multi Train battles. Each Pokémon has a non-Hidden Ability that, along with gender, is randomly selected. These Pokémon will always have the maximum 31 individual values across every stat and the full 510 effort values evenly distributed (rounding down) among two or three stats.
Offensive-based Pokémon
Defensive-based Pokémon
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Quotes
- Before battle
- "I heard that in Gear Station you can have Pokémon battles in the subway! So I came here to test my skills, and, what do you know… the Subway Bosses were here! Isn't that amazing? I mean, they're the strongest Trainers in Gear Station! And they said they'd battle if it's two on two! This is an a-MAZ-ing opportunity! Would you PLEASE battle with me?"
- Yes: "Thanks! Oh! The name's Rosa! Let's become the best partners ever and surpass the Subway Bosses! So I'll have you challenge the Subway Bosses with me, then!"
- After battle
- "They were so tough, even when they were holding back for us! That's the Subway Bosses for you! I want to get even stronger and battle the Subway Bosses when they're giving it their all! Thanks, <player>! This is a token of my appreciation! Please take it!"
- "When you have the Vs. Recorder, you can record your battles with your friends or battles on the Battle Subway!"
- "<Player>! I had a really great time battling with you! I hope we can battle together again sometime! See you!"
- At the Multi Train and Super Multi Train platforms
- "It's been a while! It's me, Rosa. Do you remember me? It's your first time challenging the Multi Train, right? Well, you need a partner!" / "Hi, <Player>! Nice to see you again!"
- Before boarding the Multi Train or Super Multi Train
- "Are you here by yourself today? Why don't you team up with me, then? It'll be fun! What sort of Pokémon should I use?"
- Focused on Attack: "OK. I'll focus on Attack! Let's show them we are the best pair!"
- Focused on Defense: "OK. I'll focus on Defense! Let's show them we are the best pair!"
- Focused on Balance: "OK. I'll focus on a balance between Attack and Defense. Let's show them we are the best pair!"
- After losing/retiring a challenge
- "That was really fun! Let's battle together again!"
Artwork
Conceptual artwork | Rosa and Snivy concept artwork for Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurines |
Artwork of Rosa and her Snivy in Pokémon Masters |
Sprites
Sprite from Black 2 and White 2 |
Wonder Launcher sprite from Black 2 and White 2 |
Overworld sprite from Black 2 and White 2 |
Back sprite from Black 2 and White 2 |
VS sprite from Black 2 and White 2 |
Champion challenge sprite from Black 2 and White 2 |
Xtransceiver sprite from Black 2 and White 2 |
Pokéstar Studios sprites
Heroine portrait from Black 2 and White 2 |
Heroine back sprite from Black 2 and White 2 |
Ninja portrait from Black 2 and White 2 |
Ninja portrait from Black 2 and White 2 |
Ninja back sprite from Black 2 and White 2 |
Captain portrait from Black 2 and White 2 |
Captain back sprite from Black 2 and White 2 |
Scientist portrait from Black 2 and White 2 |
Scientist back sprite from Black 2 and White 2 |
Student portrait from Black 2 and White 2 |
Student back sprite from Black 2 and White 2 |
Princess portrait from Black 2 and White 2 |
Princess back sprite from Black 2 and White 2 |
Counterparts
In the anime
In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
Rosa appeared in the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, where she was seen battling Cheren at the Aspertia Gym.
Pokémon
Serperior is Rosa's only known Pokémon. She used it during her Gym battle against Cheren's Stoutland.
Serperior's known moves are Hyper Beam, Slam, Frenzy Plant, and Protect.
Voice actors
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In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Rosa appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, where she joined Scottie and Brock in a journey across Pasio. In a forest, the trio came across Erika, a Beauty, and a Lass; and battled their Vileplume, Lotad, and Whimsicott, respectively. After Brock's Onix was ensnared in Whimsicott's Leech Seed, Rosa ordered her Snivy to free it. Snivy was then injured by Lotad's Energy Ball, but Brock healed it with a Potion. Rosa's group soon came out victorious, after which Erika joined them on their journey.
Pokémon
Snivy is Rosa's only known Pokémon. Alongside Scottie's Pikachu and Brock's Onix, it battled Erika's Vileplume, as well as a Beauty's Lotad and a Lass's Whimsicott. After freeing Onix from Whimsicott's Leech Seed, Snivy was injured by Lotad's Energy Ball, but Brock healed it with a Potion.
Snivy's only known move is Leaf Tornado.
Voice actors
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Whitley (Adventures)
Whitley from Pokémon Adventures is modeled after Rosa. She first appeared in the Black & White arc as a Team Plasma Grunt, and later appeared in the Black 2 & White 2 arc.
Trivia
- Prior to the release of Black 2 and White 2, pre-release media referred to Rosa as "White2".
Names
Language | Name | Origin |
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Japanese | メイ Mei | From 共鳴 kyōmei (resonance) |
English | Rosa | From resonate |
French | Écho | From écho (echo) |
German | Rosy | From resonate |
Italian | Rina | From risonanza, resonance |
Spanish | Nanci | From resonancia, resonance |
Korean | 명희 Myeonghui | From 공명 (共鳴) gongmyeong, resonance |
Chinese (Mandarin) | 鳴依 Míngyī | From 共鳴 gòngmíng (resonance) |
Chinese (Cantonese) | 鳴依 Mìhngyī | From 共鳴 guhngmìhng (resonance) |
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This game character article is part of Project CharacterDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each character found in the Pokémon games. |