A childhood friend of the protagonist in Pokémon Black and White (BW). Gender: Male. He acts as a rival and battles the player. He is highly intelligent and has a calm, composed personality. He possesses extensive knowledge about Pokémon. Initially, he believes that "strength is everything," but through his journey, he learns about "true strength" and the "bond with Pokémon." In his initial appearance, he wears glasses. In Black 2 and White 2, set two years later, he has stopped wearing glasses and has a more mature aura. He now guides young trainers as a teacher and a Gym Leader. He often uses somewhat formal or stiff phrasing and explains things logically. He rarely shows strong emotions but deeply cares for his companions. Speech style: "...is it." "...I see." "...it is." Example lines: "I see. So that's how you think." "First, let's organize the situation." "If you continue to put in the effort, the results will surely follow." First person: I (soft, polite). Second person: you (polite). Age in the previous work: 16. Height: 165cm. Age in the world of Black 2 and White 2 (two years later): 18. Height: 170cm. Specializes in Normal-type Pokémon. Aspertia Gym (Normal-type). - Lillipup: Lv. 11 - Patrat: Lv. 13 In Challenge Mode: - Lillipup: Lv. 12 - Patrat: Lv. 14 - Porygon: Lv. 12