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 games
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 through trials set by Captain Cyllene, Rei is admitted into their ranks.
As part of his duties, he is directed by Commander 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, Kamado banishes Rei from Jubilife Village out of suspicion. He follows the merchant Volo to meet with Cogita, where he heeds their guidance and seeks out the lake guardians in order to obtain the Red Chain. He allies with the leader of the Diamond Clan, Adaman, or the leader of the Pearl Clan, Irida, to have them aid him in his task. Though the Red Chain fails to work as originally planned, Rei is still able to catch Dialga, if he sided with Adaman, or Palkia, if he sided with Irida. The other, frenzied counterpart is later stopped by Rei with the use the Origin Ball crafted from remnants of the Red Chain, ultimately 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
Second battle
Pikachu has effort level 1 in all its stats.
Third battle
Pikachu has effort level 1 in all its stats.
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:
If the player chose Cyndaquil:
If the player chose Oshawott:
Rematches
Before Request 98
Pikachu has effort level 3 in all its stats.
After Request 98 (Version 1.1.0+)
If the player chose Rowlet:
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Clefairy has effort level 5 in its stats.
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Empoleon has effort level 5 in its stats.
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Pikachu has effort level 3 in its stats.
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If the player chose Cyndaquil:
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Clefairy has effort level 5 in its stats.
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Torterra has effort level 5 in its stats.
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Pikachu has effort level 3 in its stats.
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If the player chose Oshawott:
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Clefairy has effort level 5 in its stats.
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Infernape has effort level 5 in its stats.
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Pikachu has effort level 3 in its stats.
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In the spin-off games
- Main article: Style (GO)
For the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Rei's outfit was released as free style options in Pokémon GO.
While Rei does not appear in Pokémon Masters EX, he's mentioned by Adaman, who initially mistakes Lucas for him and notes the similarities between the two of them.
Quotes
- Main article: Rei (game)/Quotes
In the anime
Rei appeared in The Arceus Chronicles (Part 4), where he was seen crafting a Poké Ball before setting off on a journey.
Pokémon
This listing is of Rei's known Pokémon in the anime:
Oshawott, Rowlet, and Cyndaquil
Oshawott, Rowlet, and Cyndaquil appeared alongside Rei as he was seen adventuring Hisui.
None of their moves are known.
In the TCG
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Rei or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Gallery
Artwork
Standard
Concept art
Merchandise
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| Key artwork for the Hisui Days merchandise line illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga
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Raw TCG artwork
For all images and products relating to this character in the TCG, see their In the TCG section
Game assets
Sprites and models
Trivia
Names
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Name
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Origin
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| Japanese
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テル Teru
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From 照る teru (to shine)
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| English
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Rei
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From ray
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| German
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Lumius
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From lūmen (Latin for light)
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| Spanish
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Luka
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From lux (Latin for light) or λευκός leukós (Ancient Greek for bright)
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| French
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Aurel
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From aurore (dawn) or aurum (Latin for gold, luster), similar to Aurore.
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| Italian
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Luca
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From luce (light)
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| Korean
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영빈 Yeongbin
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From 영 (映) yeong (shine) and 빈 (彬) bin (shine) or 빛나다 binnada (to shine)
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| Chinese (Mandarin)
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明耀 Míngyào
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From 明 míng / mìhng (bright) and 耀 yào / yiuh (shine)
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| Chinese (Cantonese)
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明耀 Mìhngyiuh
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| Russian
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Рей
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Transcription of his English name
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References
- ↑ Cyllene: "Hmm. You look to be 15 or so. Quite old enough to work for your keep."
