Character Sheet: Roxanne

ROXANNE

Now, we move on to the Hoenn region of Gen III. Roxanne is first, the Rock-type gym leader of Rustboro City, who also acts as a teacher at the nearby Pokemon school. Her gym is pretty basic, but I think we’ve got enough to go on.

Here’s the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Nosepass

Probably performing just Rock Throw.

 

Side B: Quiz Question

Similar to Blaine’s version of this.

 

Up B: Magnet Rise

She will hold onto Nosepass as it rises.

 

Down B: Rock Tomb

Using the TM she gives you.

 

Final Smash: Rustboro Gym Rockstars

She will send out a Nosepass, Aggron, and Relicanth, which will drop giant rocks on the stage.

 

Entrance: Her opening line and pose.

 

Taunts: Up, pointing at something on a chalkboard. Side, opening a book and flipping through it. Down, looking over a fossil.

 

Kirby Hat: Her hair

 

Kart: Based on Nosepass

Special Move: Magnet Rise

 

Spirit Battle: On Battle Frontier (omega form), with her original team.

 

Victory Screen: Handing back an F to their opponent.

Losing Screen: Handing over her badge.

 

Color Swaps: Her original outfit, her ORAS costume, based on Brock, based on Roark, based on Nosepass, based on Aggron, based on Cradily, based on Armaldo.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Brawly hangs ten!

Character Sheet: Clair

CLAIR

Next up, we have Clair, the Dragon-type gym leader of Blackthorn City, and the cousin of Lance. Her gym has an extensive, lava-themed puzzle, which will help us, and after her defeat, she will refuse to give you a badge until you’ve passed a trial in the Dragon’s Den, which may help too. She’s also a companion to Ash for a few anime episodes, so basically, we have a bit to work with.

Here’s what I came up with:

 

Standard B: Dragonair

It will use Dragon’s Breath

 

Side B: Lava Boulder

She will push forward a boulder that will drop after a short distance and splash up some burning lava.

 

Up B: Dragon Rising

She and her Dragonair will fly upward at high speed.

 

Down B: Dragon Fang

She will use it to give herself a temporary stat boost.

 

Final Smash: Blackthorn Gym Dragon Hoard

She will summon Dragonair, Dragonite, and Kingdra, who will unleash draconic rage upon the stage.

 

Entrance: Her opening line and pose.

 

Taunts: Up, she will raise the Dragon Fang to the sky. Side, she will throw back her cape and pose. Down, she will call you a cheater.

 

Kirby Hat: Her hair

 

Kart: Based on Dragonair

Special Move: Dragon Rising

 

Spirit Battle: On Mt. Silver (omega form), with her original team.

 

Victory Screen: She will tell you that you must pass the Dragon’s Den to beat her.

Losing Screen: She will hand over her badge.

 

Color Swaps: Her original design, her HGSS design, an outfit based on Lance, based on Dragonite, based on Gyarados, based on Salamence, based on Garchomp, based on Hydreigon.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Roxanne rocks the school!

Character Sheet: Pryce

PRYCE

Next up, we have Pryce, the Ice-type gym leader from Mahogany Town, and your pretty standard grumpy old man trope. He’s also (spoilers, I guess) the main villain of the Gold Silver Crystal arc of the manga, trying to get ahold of Celebi to resurrect his lost Swinub. It’s a whole thing. His masked persona there might become its own thing. We’ll see.

Here’s the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Swinub

Probably Icicle Crash

 

Side B: Ice Block

He will push one of the ice blocks from his HGSS gym.

 

Up B: Icy Wind

It is the TM he gives out, and it’s been a lot of my Ice types’ Up B, so . . .

 

Down B: Mask in the Fog

He will create the icy fog around himself that he used in the manga, his masked persona appearing for a second.

 

Final Smash: Mahogany Gym Blizzard

He will summon Piloswine, Sneasel, and Delibird to whip up a snowstorm across the stage.

 

Entrance: His opening pose and line

 

Taunts: Up, he will wave his stick around in annoyance. Side, he will put on his mask for a second. Down, he will sit in a wheelchair and pet his Swinub for a second.

 

Kirby Hat: His hair

 

Kart: Based on a Piloswine

Special Move: Ice Block

 

Spirit Battle: On Mt. Silver (Omega form) with his original team.

 

Victory Screen: Standing over his opponents and holding up a Silver and Rainbow Wing.

Losing Screen: Handing over his badge.

 

Color Swaps: His original outfit, his HGSS outfit, his normal manga appearance, his masked form, based on Swinub, based on Sneasel, based on Delibird, based on Dewgong.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Clair fights like a dragon!

Character Sheet: Jasmine

JASMINE

Next up, we have Jasmine, the Steel-type gym leader of Olivine City. In game, she famously has an extended story arc where she is tending the sick Ampharos in the city’s lighthouse, and won’t leave its side until you receive medicine from Chuck and his wife in Cianwood. From that story, we have a bit to work with.

Here’s the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Steelix

It will perform Iron Tail.

 

Side B: Amphy Flash

Amphy will appear and flash a bright light with its tail.

 

Up B: Magnet Rise

Using her Magnemites.

 

Down B: Secret Potion

This will restore some of her health.

 

Final Smash: Olivine Gym Strikers

She will send out a Steelix, Magneton, and Skarmory, which will slash around the stage at high speed.

 

Entrance: Her opening pose and line

 

Taunts: Up, waving excitedly at the camera. Side, petting Amphy on the head. Down, nodding and thanking the player.

 

Kirby Hat: Her hair

 

Kart: Based on Steelix

Special Move: Amphy Flash

 

Spirit Battle: On Ecruteak Towers (omega form), with her original team and an Ampharos.

 

Victory Screen: Thanking you for the great battle.

Losing Screen: Handing over her badge.

 

Color Swaps: Her original design, her HGSS design, based on Amphy, a steely silver dress, based on Steelix, based on Magnemite, based on Skarmory, based on Palmer.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Pryce’s fighting style is ice cold!

Character Sheet: Chuck

CHUCK

Next up, we have Chuck, the Fighting-type gym leader of Cianwood City. His gym has the most notable changes between games, with GSC having a strength puzzle, and HGSS having him meditating under a waterfall, and you needing to shut it off to battle him. Either way, plenty to work with.

Here’s the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Poliwrath

His Poliwrath will perform Dynamic Punch.

 

Side B: Boulder Throw

One of his single most impressive feats. He will pick up a giant boulder and throw it.

 

Up B: Fly

As it is the one his wife gives you after his defeat, it’s fitting here. What he flies with? That’s the real question.

 

Down B: Waterfall

He will cause a waterfall to drop on top of a nearby opponent’s head.

 

Final Smash: Cianwood Gym Fight Squad

He will let out a Primeape, Poliwhirl, and Hitmontop, who will take out every single fighter on the stage.

 

Entrance: Starting out under a waterfall.

 

Taunts: Up, letting out a big belly laugh. Side, flirting with his wife. Down, squatting and meditating.

 

Kirby Hat: His hair and beard

 

Kart: Based on Poliwhirl

Special Move: Boulder Throw

 

Spirit Battle: On Mt. Silver (omega form), with his original team.

 

Victory Screen: Laughing and telling you to try again.

Losing Screen: Handing over his badge.

 

Color Swaps: His original version, his HGSS version, wearing a tunic, wearing a sailor’s uniform, based on his wife, based on Poliwhirl, based on Primeape, based on Hitmontop.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Jasmine steels herself!

Character Sheet: Morty

MORTY

Next, we have Morty, the Ghost-type gym leader of Ecruteak City, as well as a medium who acts as a guardian for the two ancient towers there. His gym is full of disappearing floors and such, which will give us a bit to work with.

Here’s the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Gastly

Gastly will use Shadow Ball

 

Side B: Invisibility

He will disappear, just like the paths in his gym, allowing him to move unseen for a short time.

 

Up B: Shadow Sneak

His Ghost types will teleport him out of danger.

 

Down B: Future Sight

As he is famously able to peer into the future, we will use that in battle, allowing him to dodge oncoming attacks as if he saw them coming.

 

Final Smash: Ecruteak Gym Spirits

He will let out a Misdreavus, Haunter, and Gengar, which will turn the stage dark and attack players unseen.

 

Entrance: His opening pose and line.

 

Taunts: Up, he will meditate for a minute. Side, he will loosen up and act chill for a moment. Down, he will wave around a candle from his gym.

 

Kirby Hat: His hair and headband.

 

Kart: Based on a Misdreavus

Special Move: Invisibility

 

Spirit Battle: On Ecruteak Towers (omega form), with his original team. Also the floor disappears.

 

Victory Screen: Holding up incense and putting the spirits to rest.

Losing Screen: Handing over his badge.

 

Color Swaps: His original version, his HGSS outfit, the robe of one of his gym’s sages, the robe of one of his gym’s mediums, based on Eusine, based on Gengar, based on Misdreavus.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Chuck trains for the fight!

Character Sheet: Whitney

WHITNEY

Now, we come to one of the most infamous gym leaders of the entire series. Whitney is the Normal-type gym leader of Goldenrod City, known for her exceptionally difficult battle featuring a Miltank, topped off with a tantrum and refusal to give you a badge if you do manage to beat her.

Here’s the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Miltank

Rollout, obviously.

 

Side B: Attract

She will use the TM she gives you, making all physical attacks fail against her for a short time.

 

Up B: Blue Panel

One of the blue raised panels from her HGSS gym will pop up from under her.

 

Down B: Milk Drink

This will restore some of her health.

 

Final Smash: Goldenrod Gym All-Stars

She will send out Clefable, Wigglytuff, and Miltank. The first two will sing and put everyone to sleep, while Miltank performs Rollout.

 

Entrance: Her starting pose and line.

 

Taunts: Up, she will get excited and dance around. Side, she will offer some Moo Moo Ice Cream. Down, she will throw a tantrum for a moment.

 

Kirby Hat: Her hair

 

Kart: Based on Miltank

Special Move: Milk Drink

 

Spirit Battle: Ecruteak Towers (omega form), with her original team.

 

Victory Screen: Cheering excitedly and sticking out her tongue at you.

Losing Screen: Well, you know.

 

Color Swaps: Her original design, her HGSS design, a farming outfit, based on Miltank, based on Clefairy, based on Furret, based on Aipom, based on DJ Mary.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Morty haunts the battlefield.