Marvin
- If you were looking for the other characters with the Japanese name of Manabu, see Manabu.
Marvin (Japanese: マナブ Manabu) is a character in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Marvin debuted in PASS01. He had recently moved to Galar and noted how different the local Zigzagoon looked compared to where he was from. He was surprised by a giant Pangoro and wandered into a campsite, where he encountered Sōdo Tsurugi, Shirudomiria Tate, and Professor Magnolia, learning that the giant Pangoro had just been a simulation used by Shirudomiria to research Dynamax.
Wanting to teach Marvin about what Dynamaxing is, Sōdo and Shirudomiria allowed the boy to participate in another simulation. Sōdo lent his Sirfetch'd to use since Marvin had no Pokémon of his own. Together, the trio fought the Dynamax Pangoro hologram, eventually defeating it. Having experienced a Pokémon battle for the first time, Marvin gained the confidence to set out on his own Pokémon journey. After asking and receiving approval from his parents, Marvin joined Sōdo and others on their quest to study Dynamax.
In PASS03, the trailer house was attacked by a trio of wild Drednaw. In order to battle the Bite Pokémon, Sōdo and Shirudomiria each received a Rotom Phone with a Pokédex function installed, officially making them both Pokédex holders. With some assistance from Sobble, the Drednaw were defeated. Afterward, Professor Magnolia suggested Marvin keep Sobble, which he happily accepted.
In PASS08, Marvin helped Sōdo train for his upcoming Gym battle with Nessa. Marvin eventually called off the battle, but Sōdo's Sutikkun gained enough experience to evolve into a Thwackey. Afterward, Marvin and Shirudomiria went to Hulbury Stadium, where they watched Sōdo's battle with Nessa.
Later, Marvin and Sōdo trained together in preparation for the latter's Gym battle with Opal. While they sparred, Namida-kun evolved into a Drizzile, giving Sōdo the idea to use its water bombs and devise a strategy for avoiding Opal's Gigantamax Alcremie's attacks. The training proved to be a success, allowing Sōdo to win the battle.
Later, the group traveled to Route 9 Tunnel, where several people had reported seeing Pokémon Dynamaxing despite it not being a Power Spot. There, they found a wild Dracovish under attack by several Trainers under orders to either catch or get rid of it. With quick thinking and Namida-kun's tears, Marvin kept the Trainers distracted long enough for him to catch Dracovish and escape. At Sōdo and Shirudomiria's suggestion, he decided to keep Dracovish and nicknamed Uonon.
Pokémon
On hand
| Debut | PASS01 |
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Namida-kun (Japanese: ナミダくん Namida-kun) is Marvin's first known Pokémon. As a Sobble, it took a liking to Marvin as they traveled together and happily accepted when he asked it to join his team. It later evolved into a Drizzile while helping Sōdo prepare for his fifth Gym battle.
Namida-kun's known moves are Water Pulse, Tearful Look, and Water Gun.
| Debut | Sword & Shield chapter |
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Uonon (Japanese: ウオのん Uonon) is Marvin's second known Pokémon. Something caused it to Dynamax at the Route 9 Tunnel, sending it into a berserk rampage from shock. Several Macro Cosmos employees were sent to cover up the mess by either catching or getting rid of Dracovish, but it was saved at the last second by Marvin and Namida-kun.
None of Uonon's moves are known.
Borrowed
| Debut | PASS01 |
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Sōdo lent Marvin his Sirfetch'd to use against the Dynamax Pangoro hologram. With Sōdo and Shirudomiria's help, Marvin and Sirfetch'd eventually defeated the Pangoro hologram.
In the games
Marvin is a non-player character that makes an appearance in Pokémon Sword and Shield. He is a Schoolboy that can be battled on Route 3.
Pokémon
This listing is of Marvin's Pokémon in the games:
Pokémon Sword and Shield
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Quotes
- Before battle
- "Oh! Instead of a Pokémon, I found a Trainer! I'll have to check how strong you are!"
- Upon being defeated
- "Yeowch! Your Pokémon are way too strong!"
- After being defeated
- "Losing's really painful, so I'll raise my partner Pokémon, too!"
Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
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| Japanese | マナブ Manabu | From 学ぶ manabu (to learn) |
| English | Marvin | |
| German | Joby* Marvin* |
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| Spanish | Luis | |
| French | Arnold | |
| Italian | Charlie | |
| Korean | 다움 Daum | |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 阿學 / 阿学 Ā Xué | From 學 / 学 xué / hohk (to learn) |
| Chinese (Cantonese) | 阿學 A Hohk |
Marvin's Pokémon
Namida-kun
| Language | Name | Origin |
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| Japanese | ナミダくん Namida-kun | From 涙 namida (tears) |
| French | Larmiche | From larmiche and larmichette (little tear) |
| German | Träne | From Träne (tear) |
Uonon
| Language | Name | Origin |
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| Japanese | ウオのん Uonon | From ウオノラゴン Uonoragon (Dracovish) |
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