Palmer/Quotes

These are Palmer's quotes in the Pokémon games.

In the core series games

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

Battle Park^DP

"What the..."

"Whoops, sorry about that! I was in a rush. Oh, wait a second... Aren't you... You're <player> from Twinleaf! Wow, that brings back memories! So, if you're here, he can't be far behind... This should be fun. See you!"

Fight Area^Pt

"What's this all about?!!"

"Huh? Ah! If it isn't <rival>! You've grown all sturdy! And <player> too! I haven't seen you in a long time, either! <Rival>, your mother told me you'd gone off to the Battle Zone. So I had to come running looking for you. So, are you two going to take the Battle Frontier challenge? The Frontier has five facilities that are all dedicated to battling. Each one has a unique set of rules, so they're all different. Of course, you have to be good to win at any of them. Anyway, I'm satisfied to see that you're both doing well. I'll go back to my usual place in the Battle Tower. I'll be looking forward to your challenge!"

Initial battle

• Before battle

"Hi! My name's Palmer. I remember you from when you were in Twinleaf, <player>. You were always playing with my son <rival>, right? You've grown up since then, and most impressively, too! So, I'd like you to show me. Show me the bond you've built with your Pokémon. Show me the skill you've acquired as a Trainer!"

• Being defeated

"Losing to an outstanding Trainer like you... I can live with that."^DP

"I have no problem losing to a spectacular Trainer like you!"^Pt

• After being defeated

"Bravo! One day, I imagine my son will come challenge me just as you have. That's something I look forward to a great deal. You will become even more skilled, the very same way your father did. Keep battling Trainers from around the world and keep growing greater in stature!"

• After winning

"A magnificent bout that was! Do come visit again!"^DP

"Ah, wonderful! That was fantastic! Do come again!"^Pt

Rematch

• Before battle

"So, you've come this so far! As the Tower Tycoon, I'll have to give you my best effort. That's how the best Trainers show respect to each other. By Battling all out as dedicated students of Pokémon!"

• Being defeated

"Losing to an outstanding Trainer like you... I can live with that."

• After being defeated

"Bravo! I feel inspired in my heart! It brings back a memory of that day long ago... I went out to the lake with your father that day... We were attacked by a wild Pokémon. We fended it off, but I don't recall how. It was that desperate. That was my first step as a Trainer. I wonder if the professor is doing well? ...That's enough reminiscing. My young friend, the world and your future hold infinite promise. Go on, you can be all that you desire! There is no limit to where you can go!"

• After winning

"A magnificent bout that was! Do come visit again!"^DP

"Ah, wonderful! That was fantastic! Do come again!"^Pt

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Initial battle

• Before battle

"Hi! My name's Palmer. I heard a lot about you. You are <player> from New Bark Town, right? You are much younger than I thought. So, I'd like you to show me. Show me the bond you've built with your Pokémon. Show me what you've learned through battles with Trainers!"

• Being defeated

"I have no problem losing to a spectacular Trainer like you!"

• After being defeated

"Bravo! I imagine many great Trainers will come to challenge me as you have just done. That's something I look forward to a great deal. You will become even more skilled. Keep battling Trainers from around the world and keep growing greater in stature!"

• After winning

"Ah, wonderful! That was fantastic! Do come again!"

Rematch

• Before battle

"So, you've come this far! As the Tower Tycoon, I'll have to give you my best effort. That's how the best Trainers show respect to each other. By battling all out as dedicated students of Pokémon!"

• Being defeated

"I have no problem losing to a spectacular Trainer like you!"

• After being defeated

"Bravo! I feel inspired in my heart! My young friend, the world and your future hold infinite promise. The spirits of people and Pokémon call for each other in resonance. The resulting bond is finitely strong! Go on, you can be all that you desire! There is no limit to where you can go!"

• After winning

"Ah, wonderful! That was fantastic! Do come again!"

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Battle Park

"What the..."

"Whoops, sorry about that! I was in a rush. Oh, wait a second... Aren't you... You're <player>—from Twinleaf! Wow, that brings back memories! So, if you're here, he can't be far behind. This should be fun. See you!"

Initial battle

• Before battle

"Hi! My name's Palmer. I remember you from when you were in Twinleaf, <player>. You were always playing with my son <rival>, right? You've grown up since then—and most impressively, too! So, I'd like you to show me. Show me the bond you've built with your Pokémon. Show me the skill you've acquired as a Trainer!"

• Being defeated

"Losing to an outstanding Trainer like you... I can live with that."

• After being defeated

"Bravo! One day, I imagine my son will come challenge me just as you have. That's something I look forward to a great deal. You will become even more skilled, the very same way your father did. Keep battling Trainers from around the world and keep growing greater in stature!"

• After winning

"A magnificent bout that was! Do come visit again!"

Rematch

• Before battle

"So, you've come this so far! As the Tower Tycoon, I'll have to give you my best effort. That's how the best Trainers show respect to each other. By Battling all out as dedicated students of Pokémon!"

• Being defeated

"Losing to an outstanding Trainer like you... I can live with that."

• After being defeated

"Bravo! I feel inspired in my heart! It brings back a memory of that day long ago... I went out to the lake with your father that day... We were attacked by a wild Pokémon. We fended it off, but I don't recall how. It was that desperate. That was my first step as a Trainer. I wonder if the professor is doing well? ...That's enough reminiscing. My young friend, the world and your future hold infinite promise. Go on, you can be all that you desire! There is no limit to where you can go!"

• After winning

"A magnificent bout that was! Do come visit again!"

Master Class Single Battle

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• Before battle

"<Player>! You finally made it to the top! Here in the Master Class, only the strongest come to test their mettle against one another. There's no room here for the slightest mistake, nor a moment's hesitation! And now, you are here to challenge me at the very pinnacle of this revered battleground. As the Tower Tycoon of this treasured place—and as a Trainer with a true love for Pokémon—I shall accept your challenge with all that I have!"

• Being defeated

"A magnificent bout that was! You really are the pinnacle of Trainers!"

• After being defeated

"What else is there to say? You came prepared to make it to the job, and that's just what you did! You know, the thing I love the most about being the Tower Tycoon is taking in the view from up here. As I look over all of Sinnoh, I think about how each day starts with a brand new Trainer taking the first step on their Pokémon journey. That thought alone fills me with hope, and today that hope became reality when you defeated me! If we continue this way, passing the baton down through the generations, then tomorrow will be as limitless as time and space itself! <Player>, you were brilliant! Now you can truly declare yourself the winner, and carry Sinnoh into a shining future!"

Master Class Double Battle (with Barry)

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• Before battle

"Hi, <player>! Well done getting this far! My son grew up so much since meeting you that I could hardly recognize him. So please, accept my most sincere thanks! And now, as the Tower Tycoon, I will face you in battle with all of my might—and my son by my side!"

• Being defeated

"Spectacular! Truly spectacular!"

• After being defeated

"Bravo, <player>! I see you've nurtured your relationship with your Pokémon into an unbreakable bond! And son, hold your head up high! You've got absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. You've had a grand adventure with a worthy rival and made it all the way here. As a father, nothing could make me prouder! <Player>, let me thank you once more! And if it isn't too much trouble, please keep looking after <rival> here. Now go—your adventure's just begun! Reach out into the vast world before you, that endless time and borderless space, and grab it for yourself! Walk on!"

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Palmer (Masters)

Menu interface (voice clips)

• After being recruited

"Hi! I'm Palmer, the Tower Tycoon! You can find me in the Battle Tower, waiting for spectacular Trainers to challenge me!"

• Sync pair viewer

"Go on, you can be all that you desire! There is no limit to where you can go!"

"The best Trainers show respect to each other by battling all out as dedicated students of Pokémon!"

• Selection screen (forming team)

"All right! Let's take 'em on together!"

• Selection screen (disbanding team)

"'Til next time."

• Upon learning a new lucky skill

"Ha, wonderful! That's fantastic!"

• Upon leveling up

"Never stop aiming high!"

• Upon reaching max level

"How far can we go!"

• Upon unlocking a new level cap

"The only one stopping me from getting stronger is me!"

• Receiving EX style

"I feel inspired!"

• During conversation

"Hey!"

"Hey."

"Mhm."

"Haha!"

"Ahahahaha!"

"Hm-hm-hmm! ♪"

"Hm."

"Heheh."

"Magnificent!"

"I feel inspired!"

"Congratulations!"

"Keep it up!"

"Now, now."

"Unacceptable!"

"No."

"Hmmgh."

"Uhuh, hh..."

"No..."

"Ugh..."

"Huh?"

"Whoa!"

"Hooah!"

"Hnngh!"

"Seriously?"

"Hmmm."

"Okay!"

"Thanks!"

"Sorry about that."

"I'm your guy!"

"No thanks."

"Gyah, ah!"

"Whaddaya say?"

"Hmm!"

"Ohhh!"

"Ehh, eheheh."

"'Til next time."

"Challenge accepted."

"Let's have a nice clean battle."

• During special log-in conversation (morning)

"When I see the sun rise in the morning, it makes me want to go out and explore! How about you?"

• During special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"I'm looking forward to being challenged by strong sync pairs!"

• During special log-in conversation (evening)

"It's getting late. Why don't we call it a day?"

• During special gift conversation

"Here you go."

Battle interface (voice clips)

• Co-op match screen

"Okay!"

• VS screen

"I'll give it my best effort!"

• Sending out Pokémon

"All right!"

• Using Pokémon move

"Ha!"

"Keep it going!"

• Using item

"There we go!"

• Using Trainer move

"Ready for this?"

• Using sync move or max move

"Challenge accepted."

• Unity attack / theme skill

"Show me!"

"Together!"

"Bravo!"

• Uh-oh!

"Challenge accepted."

• Switching in

"About time!"

• Recalling fainted Pokémon

"Well fought."

• "Nice" emote

"That's the ticket!"

• "Watch out" emote

"Careful now!"

• "Let's do this" emote

"Ah, wonderful!"

• "Thanks" emote

"Thanks!"

• Defeat

"My best wasn't enough."

• Victory

"Haha!"

"A magnificent bout, that was!"

Story Event - Tower Tycoon and Hall Matron

• The Busy Family's Breakdown

"What's this all about?!"

"Huh? Ah!"

"If it isn't Barry! I see you're full of energy, as always!"

"H-hey! Barry!"

"Hmm..."

"Seems like Barry's been avoiding me lately..."

Did something happen?: "Nothing comes to mind..."

Did you have a fight with him?: "Not at all! We've been on good terms since I came to Pasio."

"But he's been acting different..."

"Perhaps I did something that upset him without me realizing."

• The Strongest Brain's Back

"Hahahaha! Well that explains it!"

"You're your own person, Barry."

"You don't need to compare yourself to me or copy how I battle."

"You should find your own strength—and keep on improving!"

"*sigh* I was worried I'd done something wrong."

"Did you give Barry some advice?"

"Sorry for causing trouble."

"Yeah, bring it on! Such confidence!"

"Come on, then, Barry!"

"Show me the bond you've built with your Pokémon."

"Show me the skill you've acquired as a Trainer!"

Solo Event - Challenge from Passionate Spirits

• Geeta's Concerns

"Hahaha! As the Tower Tycoon, I can't go down so easily!"

"Oho!"

"In that case, why don't we battle in your preferred format the next time we meet?"

• Dana's True Face

"Ohh! Are we going to see one of those Triple Battles we've heard so much about?"

"This oughta be good, right, Barry?"

Sync Pair Story - A Day with Palmer

"Ohh, hello there, <player>! Did you come here to battle as well?"

"I myself have been battling nonstop since this morning!"

You like battling?: "But of course! So much that I don't even notice the time passing!"

Nonstop since morning?!: "That's right! I got so wrapped up in it, I didn't even notice the time passing!"

"Back at the Battle Tower, I was there to face challengers..."

"but here on Pasio, I'm just another Trainer!"

"I simply can't tell you how much fun I've been having battling as a challenger myself!"

"And I'm really grateful to Regigigas too, for sticking with me through all this."

"Regigigas is a really reliable partner...and it's extremely powerful!"

"So powerful that legend tells of it towing whole continents with ropes in ancient times."

"Because of that, at first I thought the two of us could overcome all of Pasio's sync pairs put together..."

"But it's clearly not going to be that easy. This place is jam-packed with strong opponents!"

"So I figured that for the time being, Regigigas and I could train here on Pasio to become even more powerful!"

"And now that you're here... Well, it must be some sort of sign, wouldn't you say?"

"And when two Trainers meet, you know what happens next!"

"You know, once you're an adult, it's a lot harder to keep up the habit of battling any Trainer whose eyes you meet."

"But I'm trying to remember the way I felt back when I was a kid!"

"Oh, but...wait a second!"

"Ahh! Oh no! I'm supposed to meet up with my son in just a bit!"

"I guess I got so wrapped up in our conversation that I totally forgot!"

You mean Barry?: "Yeah, that's right! I hear you've become friends with him, too!"

Your son?: "Yes, he's a Trainer named Barry..."

"Oh, really? It's nice to hear you two get along!"

"It sure makes me proud as a parent to see how strong and confident he's grown through his adventures outside of Sinnoh..."

"But I still can't help worrying about him a bit!"

"He just can't seem to stay still for a moment, you see... I wonder who he takes after..."

"Hm? What are you looking at me like that for?"

Like father, like son, eh?: "You think Barry and I are similar? You mean because we're both so strong and confident...?"

You're a lot like Barry.: "What, because I'm strong and confident too? Hahaha! You've got that right!"

"Oh, there I go again!"

"At this rate I'll be late to meet Barry, and he'll make me pay a fine!"

"So I'll see you later! Next time, we've definitely got to have a battle!"

Pokémon Center

• During sync background preview

"You can be all that you desire! There's no limit to where you can go!"

• Random conversation

"As the Tower Tycoon, I've battled against my fair share of challengers."

"I could tell from their eyes that all the Trainers, from the young ones to the very experienced, were taking the challenge seriously."

"And so my battles with them really set my soul on fire!"

• Random conversation

"It's hard to contain my excitement when I'm faced with a strong opponent!"

"You might find it childish, but there's really nothing I can do about it."

"I mean... Isn't this what it means to be a Pokémon Trainer, after all?"

• Random conversation

"A bit of advice: take care to fully appreciate each moment as you live it."

"Just as there are some things that are only apparent to adults, there are others that only children see clearly."

"And the feelings you experience as a child will be your treasures for the rest of your life!"

• Random conversation

"It seems my son Barry is working hard on Pasio just like you are."

"I hope that someday he'll grow up to surpass me."

"There are certainly plenty of excellent Trainers around here for him to learn from!"

• Random conversation

"There are endless possibilities open to people and Pokémon!"

"The potential to become stronger lies hidden within each and every one of us."

"As long as we're able to truly connect with our partners, that is."

"I know that's not a problem for you, <player>!"

"I'm sure nothing's going to get in your way as you continue moving forward!"

• Random conversation

"I have these words of wisdom for any young Trainers who defeat me when I'm battling in earnest:"

"You can be all that you desire! There's no limit to where you can go!"

"Just between you and me, I was hoping to say those words to Barry."

"But now I'm thinking up something else to say to him. Don't tell him, OK?"

• If spoken to again

"All children are destined to eventually surpass us adults."

"You and Barry are both sure to surpass me as you become adults yourselves."

"Please keep on going even further, and reach new heights!"

• Random conversation

"Many fantastic Trainers from all over the world are gathered here on Pasio."

"Battling with those sync pairs will be excellent fuel for your training."

"You'll grow and mature through your bonds with your Pokémon and your battles with Trainers..."

"and one day, I hope you'll show me how far you've come!"

• If spoken to again

"The strength of a Trainer is the greatest proof of their hard work together with their Pokémon."

"That doesn't mean I'm criticizing weakness, though. And I'm sure that you're capable of attaining true strength."

• Special log-in conversation (generic)

"Huh? Ah! If it isn't <player>! Glad to see you looking chipper!"

"Shall we head out on an adventure? With you, I feel like anything's possible!"

• Special log-in conversation (morning)

"When I see the sun rise in the morning, it makes me want to go out and explore! How about you?"

• Special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"I'm looking forward to being challenged by strong sync pairs!"

• Special log-in conversation (evening)

"It's getting late. Why don't we call it a day?"

• Special gift conversation

"There's something I've been meaning to give you. Here, please take it."

"I think it should help you on your adventures!"

• After giving out item

"If I find anything else that seems useful, I'll be sure to give it to you!"

• Special Tower Tycoon and Hall Matron story event blurb

"I'll have to give my best effort."

• Special Tower Tycoon and Hall Matron story event conversation with Argenta

"We're challengers on this island!"

"I wonder how far we can go!"

"Yeah! I'd love to see how strong they've gotten!"