Silver (game)
| Silver シルバー Silver | |
| [[File:File:SugimoriSilver.png|{{{size}}}]] Artwork from Pokémon G/S/C | |
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Eye color | Black |
| Hair color | Red |
| Hometown | Unknown |
| Region | Johto |
| Relatives | Giovanni (father?) |
| Trainer class | Trainer, Rival |
| Generation | II |
| Games | Gold, Silver, Crystal, Stadium 2 |
| Anime debut | A New Oath |
| English voice actor | None |
| Japanese voice actor | None |
Silver is the rival of Gold and Kris, and is about their age. He has long red hair and piercing eyes.
Fan speculation is that Silver may be Giovanni's red-haired child, due to Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen's Fame Checker's many references to Pokémon Gold and Silver versions, to Giovanni being Silver's manga equivalent's father in Pokémon Special, and to Silver's dark demeanor and detestment of Team Rocket.
In the anime
Like Brendan, he played no role in the anime, despite being a main character in the games. Similarly, his only appearance in anime is a brief cameo, in the original Japanese opening of The Legend of Thunder (A New Oath), where he was shown with his Nidoking defeating Jimmy.
Paul seems to be based on Silver, in appearance and personality. He also has most of the Pokémon as Silver's manga counterpart. It is unknown if Paul has ever met him, Jimmy, or Marina. However, seeing as all four of them competed in the Johto League before Ash and Vincent did, this could be the case. Some fans believe his name is "Kamon", as it is stated on an anime website.
Pokémon
 Nidoking |
In the game
Silver's first (and currently only) appearance in the Pokémon video games took place during Generation II. He was first seen lurking near a window to the Elm Pokémon Laboratory; he later broke in, stealing a Pokémon (the Pokémon that is strongest against the player's chosen starter). He later used this Pokémon to battle Gold/Kris, doing this many times as they journeyed through Johto. This is not the only Pokémon he has stolen, as he also stole a Sneasel from a man in Cianwood City, and uses it in battle for the rest of the game.
Throughout his travels, Silver showed a strong hate for Team Rocket. He strongly interfered with the revived Team Rocket's plans at least twice, including their experiments with radio signals at the Lake of Rage. His stated reason for this dislike was that they are "weak" when cornered, and that he only cares about strong opponents. During one of his missions against Team Rocket, Silver apparently fought against Lance, who utterly decimated him. Silver is soon frustrated, as he claims that Lance told him he doesn't love his Pokémon enough. Lance's words are Silver's catalyst, as he begins to metamorphisize into a more kind hearted person. Before a battle at Mount Moon, Silver claims that he has reached his peak, finally understanding what Lance told him in Mahogany Town. During this battle, he uses a Crobat, which is only obtained when it loves its trainer, displaying that he now truly does care for his Pokémon.
Shortly after Gold/Kris defeated the Pokémon League, Silver took up training in the Dragon's Den. His personality has been likened by the Dragon Master to be similar to Clair's. He can be seen there on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and can be challenged at the Pokémon League on Mondays and Wednesdays. His activities on the weekend are unknown, but now that he is a kinder person, it can be assumed that he does not train on these days.
Pokémon
The starter Pokémon that Silver has will depend on which Pokémon the player chose to bring on Professor Elm's errand at the beginning of the game. As with all rivals, it will be the Pokémon whose type weakens that of the player's starter.
First encounter (Cherrygrove City)
 Chikorita Level 5 |
OR |
 Cyndaquil Level 5 |
OR |
 Totodile Level 5 |
Second encounter (Azelea Town)
 Bayleef Level 16 |
OR |
 Quilava Level 16 |
OR |
 Croconaw Level 16 |
 Gastly Level 12 |
 Zubat Level 14 |
Third encounter (Burned Tower)
Bayleef Level 22 |
OR |
Quilava Level 22 |
OR |
Croconaw Level 22 |
 Haunter Level 20 |
Zubat Level 20 |
 Magnemite Level 18 |
Fourth encounter (Goldenrod Basement)
 Meganium Level 32 |
OR |
Quilava Level 32 |
OR |
 Feraligatr Level 32 |
Haunter Level 30 |
 Golbat Level 30 |
Magnemite Level 28 |
 Sneasel Level 32 |
Fifth encounter (Victory Road)
Meganium Level 38 |
OR |
 Typhlosion Level 38 |
OR |
Feraligatr Level 38 |
Haunter Level 35 |
Golbat Level 36 |
 Magneton Level 35 |
Sneasel Level 34 |
 Kadabra Level 35 |
Sixth encounter (Mt. Moon)
Meganium Level 45 |
OR |
Typhlosion Level 45 |
OR |
Feraligatr Level 45 |
 Gengar Level 43 |
Golbat Level 42 |
Magneton Level 41 |
Sneasel Level 41 |
 Alakazam Level 43 |
Seventh encounter (Pokémon League)
On Monday and Wednesday, Silver will challenge the player just when he/she is ready to face the Elite Four in the Indigo Plateau.
Meganium Level 50 |
OR |
Typhlosion Level 50 |
OR |
Feraligatr Level 50 |
Gengar Level 46 |
 Crobat Level 48 |
Magneton Level 45 |
Sneasel Level 45 |
Alakazam Level 46 |
In Pokémon Stadium 2
Silver is the player's final opponent in the game, after completing every other battle. After his defeat, players will move on to Round 2, where all of the battles are much harder, or have beaten the entirety of the game. He is named just "Rival" in this game.
Silver has the following Pokémon in this game:
 Mewtwo Level 100 |
 Ho-Oh Level 100 |
 Lugia Level 100 |
Trivia
- In Pokemon Firered and Leafgreen, at the Rocket Wearhouse on Chrono Island, a person there asks the player if he/she is Giovanni's kid. He then remembers that his kid has red hair, which is a direct reference to Silver.
- As a possible reference to Silver's training schedule, Pearl also can be battled again (on Saturdays and Sundays) after the player becomes champion. He can also be found training at Stark Mountain during the week.
- If Silver's stolen starter is Totodile, he uses Croconaw at level 16 in his second battle, despite Totodile only being able to evolve from level 18 onwards. However, if Silver's stolen starter is Cyndaquil, he uses Quilava at level 32 in his fourth battle, while the other two are their final forms (which is normal).
See also
| Rival and friend characters | ||||
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Professor Elm • Professor Oak • Mom • Ethan • Lyra • Silver • Mr. Pokémon • Eusine • Lance • Red • Kiyo • Baoba • Magnus • Earl • Kurt • Carrie • Dude
Mary • Buena • Radio Director • Haircut brothers • Webster • Master • Li • Wilma • Primo • Maximo • Jet • Caitlin • Cynthia • Cameron • Mr. Game • Felicity • Teala
Team Rocket • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Frontier Brains • Kimono Girls • Week Siblings • Name Rater • Poké Seer • Day-Care Couple • Professor's aides
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