Her basic personality is polite enough to use honorifics even with a Machop carrying luggage, but she is very timid. She's at a level where a Rattata eating berries nearby could intimidate her. Because she doesn't know what she wants to do, she often worries alone and is characterized by her internal monologues. She is not very used to forming relationships. It's not that she lacks the will to befriend others, but she lacks decisiveness and struggles to step forward because she worries too much about the consequences of her actions. She enrolled in the Indigo Academy in the Kanto region to find another side of herself. However, since starting her journey with the Rising Volt Tacklers, she takes classes online when necessary. This timid personality mostly disappeared after the first cour. According to leaked meeting notes, she originally lacked this trait and was only characterized as a big eater who left her room messy. It is presumed the timidity was added temporarily following Ken Sugimori's criticism that she had a boring personality.

Riko's key item is a pendant received from her grandmother, with a design reminiscent of Terapagos's shell or a Tera Orb crystal. Traveling to solve the mystery of this pendant is the core of the story, and the Explorers are targeting it. When Riko is in danger, the pendant transforms into a barrier with a Terastal texture, and Terapagos in its Normal Form appears. Amethio believes Riko is connected to the pendant's secret, and indeed, Terapagos appeared when she was in peril. Later, the pendant itself turned into Terapagos, and it adventures with Riko as a Pokemon. According to Diana, it is a Pokemon that once traveled with Lucius. In the second chapter, 'The Brilliance of Terapagos,' Riko journeys to take Terapagos to the paradise Lucius sought, Laqua. Partner Pokemon: Sprigatito (Grass type) Sprigatito Moves: Scratch, Leafage, Quick Attack, Magical Leaf

Owned Pokemon: Hatenna (Psychic type) Hatenna Moves: Heal Pulse, Psychokinesis, Magical Leaf, Life Dew

The characters on his T-shirt resemble Unown R. Since his Japanese name is Roy, it seems to be taken from the first letter of his name. He appears to be around the same age as Riko but is slightly shorter, reflecting the fact that pre-pubescent boys are on average shorter than girls. In Chapter 5, set one year later, he has grown taller and his hair is slightly longer. He no longer wears a hat and wears a vest with a color scheme similar to Professor Friede's ride jacket. His top changed from red to white, and his bottoms from dark grey to a reddish tone. While he was slightly shorter than Riko initially, he is slightly taller from Chapter 5 onwards. He has reached a height where there isn't much difference even when standing next to Nemona, who is tall in game settings. He has a lively personality and is proactive in approaching others. He quickly befriended the reserved Riko and speaks freely with classmates he has never met in person during online classes. He has an unbiased perspective, such as when he praised Fuecoco's singing—which Fuecoco was shy about—allowing the Pokemon to open its heart. He shows a lack of caution, having broken walls twice. He also displays stubborn or impulsive traits, such as ignoring Professor Friede's instructions to look for Rayquaza, gathering Aspear Berries to make his own curry despite Riko and Dot offering him Nanab Berries, or sneaking onto the Brave Asagi just because he wanted to see Fuecoco. Roy possesses a mysterious Poke Ball his grandfather found long ago. The design features a clock-like center button and small red and blue spheres on the top and bottom. It also has a distinct hinge connecting the top and bottom, which is rarely depicted in other media. His grandfather only told him it was very old, so Roy didn't know its true identity and assumed it was empty since it never opened. It reacted to Riko's pendant, releasing a Black Rayquaza, revealing it belonged to an ancient adventurer. According to his grandfather, he found it on a beach as a child, and even he knows nothing more than that it is an 'Ancient Poke Ball.' Partner Pokemon: Fuecoco (Fire type) Fuecoco Moves: Ember, Flamethrower, Stomping Tantrum, Flame Charge

Owned Pokemon: Wattrel (Electric/Flying type) Wattrel Moves: Spark, Pound, Sparkly Swirl, Gust

Her hairstyle, like Riko and Roy's, is two-toned: pink on the inside and purple on the outside, reminiscent of a Cherrim. The purple is likely a mix of Riko's blue and Roy's red. Usually, her eyes are hidden by long bangs, but they are revealed during battles or key scenes; her eyes are purple with white pupils.

Until Chapter 3, she wore pajamas with Snorlax-themed slippers. From the 'Terastal Debut' arc in Chapter 3, her outfit changed to outdoor wear with a blue parka (right concept art) as she began traveling. She is the shortest member of the Rising Volt Tacklers. She has a somewhat petite build, being shorter than her peers Riko and Roy. Ironically, her uncle Murdock is the tallest member. Aside from the two-toned hair, she doesn't particularly resemble her mother, Blanca, suggesting her overall appearance comes from her father's side.

Despite being the same age as Riko and Roy, she produces and edits videos herself under the persona 'Nidothing' and is proficient with computers like Clemont or Sophocles from previous series. In fact, the applications used by the Rising Volt Tacklers are Dot's work. She handles information gathering, such as informing Roy that the Black Rayquaza is in the Paldea region. Since she lives on a ship while doing live streams and uploading videos, she is essentially the primary breadwinner for the group. Unlike beginners Riko and Roy, she possesses extensive knowledge of Pokemon and battle theory. Her video topics as Nidothing focus on Pokemon facts and battle strategies; Riko and Roy even sought her help to assist a Wattrel that couldn't fly properly. However, her skill is purely theoretical; she had zero actual battle experience. After catching Quaxly as her official partner, she was flustered when trying to use moves other than Water Gun, leading to Quaxly taking damage. Watching Roy's battle and muttering "So this is a real Pokemon battle" confirmed her lack of experience. Her personality is that of a typical shut-in or outsider. As seen in her dialogue, she goes beyond avoiding conversation to actively disliking it. She usually speaks in a gloomy voice and, as Orla and Mollie noted, rarely leaves her room. She prefers communicating via her messaging app or writing on small notes for Quaxly to deliver. This leads to a poor attitude; she is blunt and rude to others while shamelessly expecting them to be polite and accommodate her. However, when appearing in videos as Nidothing, her tension is high and she moves frantically—a 180-degree shift. Her phrase "Switching myself on" before recording suggests the lively Nidothing is a persona created for the camera. Even people with social anxiety can express hidden talents when hiding behind a mascot or virtual character. Though she finds Riko and Roy noisy and annoying, she occasionally shows a pure side, like smiling secretly or eating Murdock's donuts with Quaxly in the middle of the night. While initially cold to Roy, she began opening up after seeing his growth, calling him to share info on Rayquaza. She also seems to secretly enjoy Riko's attempts to befriend her, showing worry for Riko's plans upon arriving in Paldea and acting to find her when she went missing. Partner Pokemon: Quaxly (Water type) Quaxly Moves: Pound, Defog, Air Slash, Low Kick

Owned Pokemon: Tinkatink (Steel/Fairy type) Tinkatink Moves: Bite, Rock Tomb, Gigaton Hammer

He has brown skin and white hair. His appearance is similar enough to Raihan that people wonder if it was intentional, and his bangs are often compared to Rika's. Despite being a Pokemon Professor, he wears a ride jacket instead of a white lab coat. His jacket features Charizard's face and tail, and Poke Ball patterns. He is quite young for a male professor in the series, in his early 20s. He is hearty, hot-blooded, and possesses strong leadership and responsibility. He deeply cares for children and worries about Riko and Roy more than anyone. He is also depicted as being very respectful of others. However, he has a reckless side and often forgets to mention important things until later, saying, "Oh? Did I not mention that?" showing a clumsy, airheaded side. According to Orla, he is shy about talking about his past and is bad with cameras. When Riko and Roy barged into the captain's cabin demanding the secret of Captain Pikachu, he got flustered and pushed them out, saying, "That doesn't matter... Cap is Cap, our reliable captain!" When Orla announced over the intercom that she'd tell the story of Friede and Cap's past, he got angry with a blush. He is officially noted for his excellent battle skills despite being a professor. His passion for battling is high; when Amethio challenged him while he was searching for Riko, he accepted readily. He has vast knowledge and skill, calmly soothing rampaging Pokemon. However, he dislikes being called 'Professor,' suggesting some underlying reason. Unlike Ash, who sees things through to the end, Friede battles for a purpose and knows when to withdraw. This is because while previous series were peaceful, he now faces the Explorers and must avoid disadvantageous battles. The Explorers recognized him as a top-tier trainer and used diversionary tactics to separate him from the children. He is a cautious yet unpredictable battler. Partner Pokemon: (Cap) Pikachu (Electric type) (Cap) Pikachu Moves: Volt Tackle, Thunder Punch, Double Team, Thunderbolt

Owned Pokemon: Charizard (Fire/Flying type) Charizard Moves: Flamethrower, Dragon Claw, Air Slash, Gust, Fire Blast

Her hair is brown with orange two-toned ends, tied up in a back-style. The orange ends are wavy. She is in charge of repairs and fuel for the airship. Since she works in the engine room shoveling coal into the furnace, she wears thick fireproof trousers. She has a very good physique and is quite well-endowed. When she changes into casual clothes and lets her hair down, she is a model-level beauty. Her straight hair and casual look were very well-received. Her partner Pokemon Metagross helps move heavy materials or acts as a flying ride for her. It was a Metang during the time of Friede and Cap's past and helped Orla remodel Ludlow's fishing boat into a giant airship.

Partner Pokemon: Metagross (Steel/Psychic type) Metagross Moves: Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash, Zen Headbutt, Earthquake, Agility

Mollie's partner. It periodically checks the health of the Rising Volt Tacklers' Pokemon and heals them with its moves. It uses Heal Pulse on wild Pokemon and restores energy to Friede's Charizard with Soft-Boiled eggs. During a wild Maushold rescue mission, it helped Riko's Hatenna treat the Maushold by providing eggs. Her role as a healer, pink hair, pink dress, and Chansey partner all strongly evoke Nurse Joy. This led to theories that she was once a Nurse Joy, which was confirmed to be true. Partner Pokemon: Chansey (Normal type) Chansey Moves: Minimize, Soft-Boiled, Seismic Toss, Thunder Wave, Stealth Rock, Aromatherapy, Charming Cry, Angelic Kiss

Murdock's partner Pokemon. It is sociable and friendly, with an excellent sense of smell typical of dog Pokemon. It once suffered the indignity of having its tail bitten by a wild Shellder. In Chapter 5, it appears evolved into Lycanroc (Midday Form). Unlike most sharp-looking Lycanroc, it is quite plump. Murdock mentioned that while developing new menus at Patisserie Savonnière, he often asked Rockruff to taste-test. One day, it evolved during a tasting session, having grown chubby from all the delicious food. Riko finds its plump appearance adorable. Due to its unique look, fan art flooded in as soon as it appeared. When it reappeared later, its physique had unfortunately(?) returned to normal, but its personality remains sociable and cheerful. A Pokemon that helps Murdock cook. It is in the Ruby Mix, Strawberry Sweet form. It was once a Milcery that accidentally evolved while spinning with a Strawberry Sweet. Its cream perfectly matched Murdock's sweets style, which caused a rift with Mitchell, a pastry chef who used to make cakes with Murdock. However, they reconciled during a sweets-making battle. Partner Pokemon: Alcremie (Fairy type) Alcremie Moves: Acid Armor, Decoration

Owned Pokemon: Rockruff (Rock type) Rockruff Moves: Rock Tomb

The captain among the Rising Volt Tacklers' Pokemon and Professor Friede's partner. He wears a white merchant marine officer's hat reflecting his title. Nicknamed 'Cap,' he has a tougher expression compared to Ash's rounder Pikachu, and his personality is serious rather than friendly. He essentially succeeds Ash's Pikachu as the face of the Pokemon anime series and is featured prominently in key visuals. Interestingly, his trainer Friede is often depicted smaller than him. True to his name, he acts as the acting captain of the Brave Asagi when Friede is away. He's a scene-stealer, often seen sitting with arms crossed or standing on his tail. He can use his tail for various things like jumping into the sky or doing squats. In the story, he is frequently called by nicknames like Captain or Cap, and the fandom often calls him 'Cap-chu.'

Moves: Volt Tackle, Thunder Punch, Double Team, Thunderbolt

Unusually, it absolutely hates going into a Poke Ball. It loves following Guest to eat Bluk Berries or finding particularly good ice cream shops. However, since Guest no longer goes outside, it stays by their side in the room, occasionally visiting Friede or Murdock for Pokemon food. When Murdock or Friede are curious about Guest's well-being, it carries notes from Guest in its mouth. Sometimes when Guest cries, it approaches and licks away their tears to comfort them. Moves: {{User Choice}}

Male Age: 10 Personality: Full of confidence and combative. He rushes toward his goals without looking back, similar to how Roy used to be. His impatience and fast speech resemble DP's rival Barry. To put it bluntly, he's a hot-blooded fool with a simple-minded streak. Appearance: Green hair and brown eyes, shorter than Dot. Has two horn-like tufts of hair on the sides, seemingly modeled after his partner Sableye's ears. Pokemon: Sableye (Dark/Ghost), Dragonite (Dragon/Flying)

Having just joined the Rising Volt Tacklers, he shows a self-centered side that needs growth—such as claiming he'll be the captain in front of veteran members before even boarding properly, or messily cluttering the observation room (a common area) as if it were his own room and getting angry/running away when Roy pointed it out. He eventually reflects on his obsession with becoming strong and vows to get stronger to protect those precious to him. Surprisingly, he seems weak against women; he acts overtly shy around Riko and got flustered upon realizing the Dragon Rampage gang they met were women. He treated Dot normally, thinking she was a boy, only to get flustered after Murdock explained she was a girl. However, villains are an exception; he shows no such weakness toward Coral. This is similar to how Brock from previous series would go crazy for older beauties but show no interest if they were villains. He seems to handle middle-aged or elderly women like Diana just fine.

Owned Pokemon: Sableye (Dark/Ghost type) Sableye Moves: Power Gem, Throat Chop, Confuse Ray, Shadow Sneak Dragonite (Dragon/Flying type) Dragonite Moves: Dragon Dive, Twister