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."