Spenser

Spenser ウコン Ukon
[[File:File:Spenser.jpg|{{{size}}}]] Art from Emerald
Gender	Male
Hometown	Unknown
Region	Hoenn*/Kanto*
Trainer class	Palace Maven (Frontier Brain)
Generation	III
Games	Pokémon Emerald
Brain of	Battle Palace
Symbol	Spirits Symbol
Anime debut	Cutting the Ties that Bind
English voice actor	Eric Schussler
Japanese voice actor	Nachi Nozawa

Palace Maven Spenser (Japanese: パレスガーディアン ウコン Palace Guardian Ukon) is the Frontier Brain and master of the Battle Frontier's Battle Palace.

In the anime

Spenser first appeared in the episode Cutting the Ties that Bind. His Japanese voice actor is 野沢那智 Nachi Nozawa and his English voice actor is Eric Schussler. Internationally, he is played by Jorge Ornelas in the Latin-American dub. He is a kind old man who specializes in herbal medicines, healing Ash's Sceptile when it apparently lost it's fighting skills. While he usually rides on his Venusaur, he has a lot of stamina which is shown in battle. Spenser uses the whole of the island he lives on as a battlefield and so battles have an emphasis on nature and include a lot of running around.

In Ka Boom with a View, Spenser used a Venusaur, Shiftry and Claydol in his battle against Ash Ketchum, who used his Swellow, Heracross and Sceptile, Sceptile learning SolarBeam in the process. He also has a Chansey, which he used to heal Ash's Sceptile.

Pokémon

This listing is of Spenser's known Pokémon in the anime.

Venusaur

Shiftry

Claydol

Chansey

In the games

Spenser's physical being and heart beat are as one with his Pokémon, his brethren. He has full trust in his Pokémon. He makes loud threats to set his opponent off guard. When defeated, he awards the Spirits Symbol.

File:SpriteSpenser.png

Sprite Image of Spenser from Pokémon Emerald

Pokémon

In Pokémon Emerald, Spenser has these Pokémon when he is fought for the silver Spirits symbol:

In Pokémon Emerald, Spenser has these Pokémon when he is fought for the gold Spirits symbol:

Spenser also has a Dusclops and Azurill, but they didn't participate in battle. Sprites of them are seen as Spenser gets ready for his battle with the player.

Quotes

• First battle:

"My physical being is with Pokémon always! My heart beats as one with Pokémon always! Young one of a Trainer! Do you believe in your Pokémon? Can you believe them through and through? If your bonds of trust are frail, you will never beat my brethren! The bond you share with your Pokémon! Prove it to me here!"

"Ah... Now this is something else... Gwahahah! Hah, you never fell for my bluster! Sorry for trying that stunt! Here! Bring me the thing! My, my, if only you could maintain that facade of distinguished authority... Here! Let's see your Frontier Pass! Your Pokémon's eyes are truly clear and unclouded. I will eagerly await the next opportunity to see you."

• Second battle:

"Gwahahah! You've battled your way up again? You must have developed a truly formidable bond with your Pokémon. So be it! This time, I won't bluster or hold back. This time, there's no fooling around. Ready now? Prepare to lose! ... ... ...Kaaah!"

"Gwah! Hahahaha! Well, that was some display! Even fully unleashed, my brethren could not overpower you. You team spirit is truly admirable! Here! Bring me that thing, will you? My, my, if only you could maintain a certain level of decorum... Gaaah, here! Hurry with that Frontier Pass, you! Gwahahah! Come see me time and again! My brethren and I will be waiting!"

In the Pokémon Special manga

Spenser fought alongside Lucy during the press show-off of the Battle Frontier during its grand opening. He fought using a Crobat, which uses Poison Fang. He witnessed the battle between Noland and Emerald. He also explains to Lucy that holding back your feelings contradicts the essence of the spirit. Spenser has some connection with Kyogre, being able to recognize Sapphire once held the Blue Orb.

Pokémon

Lapras

Crobat

Slaking

Trivia

Names

Language	Name	Reference to
Japanese	パレスガーディアン ウコン, Palace Guardian Ukon	turmeric.
English	Palace Maven Spenser	spirit.
French	Capt. Palace Esteban	esprit.
German	Palastregent Serenus	seelen.
Italian	Sire Palazzo Spartaco	spirito.
Spanish	Amo Palacio Aniceto	animo.
Korean	팰리스가디언 우근 Palace Guardian Ugeun	Similar to Japanese name 'Ukon'
Chinese (Taiwan)	宇康 Yǔ Kāng	Phonetically similar to Ukon.

External links

• Ukon's Profile on Pokeani (Japanese)

Hoenn Battle Frontier
Battle Tower Salon Maiden Anabel	Battle Palace Palace Maven Spenser	Battle Factory Factory Head Noland	Battle Pyramid Pyramid King Brandon	Battle Dome Dome Ace Tucker	Battle Arena Arena Tycoon Greta	Battle Pike Pike Queen Lucy

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