Character Sheet: Gardenia

GARDENIA

Next up, we have Gardenia, the Grass-type gym leader of Eterna Gym, and protector of the nearby Eterna Forest. On top of her gym and game appearances, she has an especially notable role in the anime, becoming the owner of James’s Cacnea in one of the more emotional episodes.

Here’s the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Roserade

It will perform a small Solar Beam.

 

Side B: Honey

A common thing to do in Gen IV specifically, she will use that to draw in opponents.

 

Up B: Giant Flower

A giant flower like the one in her Platinum gym will rise up underneath her.

 

Down B: Shrubbery

She will hide behind a tree or bush, just like the trainers in her Diamond and Pearl gym.

 

Final Smash: Eterna Gym Forest Guardians

She will send out Roserade, Cherrim, and Torterra, and they will make Eterna Forest pop up on the stage itself.

 

Entrance: Her opening pose and line.

 

Taunts: Up, her little spin that accidentally erased her top for one frame in the anime. Side, she will hug and snuggle a Cacnea. Down, she will smile as her Turtwig runs around her feet.

 

Kirby Hat: Her hair

 

Kart: Based on Turtwig

Special Move: Shrubbery

 

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

 

Victory Screen: She will dance around excitedly and strike a pose.

Losing Screen: She will hand over her badge.

 

Color Swaps: Her original look, a dress like Cheryl’s, based on Roserade, based on Cherrim, based on Turtwig, based on Cacnea, based on Carnivine, based on Shaymin.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Maylene joins the battle!

Character Sheet: Roark

ROARK

Now, we’ll move on to Sinnoh and cover the gym leaders there. First is Roark, the Rock-type gym leader of Oreburgh City, and an important figure at the local mine. His gym is fairly basic, but the mine does give us quite a bit to work with as well.

Here’s the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Cranidos

Obviously performing Headbutt.

 

Side B: Minecart

He will hop into a minecart from the Oreburgh mine and barrel across the stage.

 

Up B: Rock Climb

One of the most notable new HMs in this generation, so naturally he can feature it.

 

Down B: Explorer’s Kit

The mine was our first major introduction to the underground aspect of Sinnoh, so we could have him dig and form a tunnel, similar to Bugs Bunny from Multiversus.

 

Final Smash: Oreburgh Gym Rockstars

He will send out Rampardos, Bastiodon, and Golem, which will rampage across the stage.

 

Entrance: His opening pose and line

 

Taunts: Up, tipping his helmet. Side, wiping his glasses. Down, inspecting some gems and fossils.

 

Kirby Hat: His helmet

 

Kart: Based on Cranidos

Special Move: Minecart

 

Spirit Battle: On Spear Pillar (omega form), with his original team.

 

Victory Screen: Examining a jewel he just unearthed.

Losing Screen: Handing over his badge.

 

Color Swaps: His original design, based on Byron, based on Cranidos, based on Shieldon, based on Geodude, based on Onix, based on a hiker, based on Brock.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Gardenia protects the forest!

Character Sheet: Juan

JUAN

Next is Juan, the Water-type gym leader of Sootopolis City during Emerald specifically. He is the older mentor of Wallace and a contest star himself, though he plays more into the suave Don Juan archetype more. He will be mostly an echo of his student.

Here’s the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Walrein

Performing Ice Fang.

 

Side B: Waterfall

 

Up B: Contest Flourish

More his own personal style.

 

Down B: Ice Block

 

Final Smash: Sootopolis Gym Superstars

He will send out Walrein, Kingdra, and Crawdaunt instead.

 

Entrance: His opening line and pose.

 

Taunts: All Beauty Contest poses.

 

Kirby Hat: His hair and mustache.

 

Kart: Based on Walrein

Special Move: Ice Block

 

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

 

Victory Screen: Performing a big contest finish.

Losing Screen: Handing over his badge.

 

Color Swaps: His main version, an outfit based on Wallace, based on Walrein, based on Milotic, based on Kingdra, based on Crawdaunt, based on Whiscash, based on Luvdisc.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Roark mines for the gold.

Character Sheet: Wallace

WALLACE

Now, we come to Wallace, the Water-type gym leader of Sootopolis City during Ruby and Sapphire, and ORAS. In Emerald, he takes the place of his, ahem, “friend” Steven Stone as Hoenn’s champion, and his mentor Juan becomes the new gym leader. Wallace is also a well-known Pokemon Contest star, so we’ve got quite a bit to work with.

Here’s the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Milotic

Milotic will perform Water Pulse.

 

Side B: Waterfall

Based on the waterfalls around his gym.

 

Up B: Contest Flourish

He will perform a big contest spin, with ribbons and his Milotic flying around him.

 

Down B: Ice Block

He will set down an ice spot in the stage. It can be walked across once before it shatters and a player is buried.

 

Final Smash: Sootopolis Gym Superstars

He will send out Milotic, Walrein, and Luvdisc, which will put on a spectacular water display.

 

Entrance: His opening line and pose.

 

Taunts: All Beauty Contest poses.

 

Kirby Hat: His turban thing.

 

Kart: Based on Milotic

Special Move: Contest Flourish

 

Spirit Battle: On Sky Pillar (omega form), with his original team.

 

Victory Screen: Performing a big contest finish.

Losing Screen: Handing over his badge.

 

Color Swaps: His original version, his champion version, his ORAS version, his original version with the cape covering himself, crossdressing in Lisia’s outfit, Steven’s outfit, based on Milotic, based on Walrein.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Juan makes a splash.

Character Sheet: Tate & Liza

TATE & LIZA

Next up, we have Tate and Liza, the Psychic-type twin gym leaders of Mossdeep City. They play a bit into the creepy psychic twins trope from lots of movies, and they’re also heavily tied to the Mossdeep space center, so there’s a bit we can do here. They will act similarly to the Ice Climbers.

Here’s the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Lunatone and Solrock

The pair will perform a psychic blast.

 

Side B: Telekinesis

Depending on the version, they are shown capable of this power, so we’ll feature it.

 

Up B: Warp Pad

Featured in their gym, so of course, it will be part of their moveset.

 

Down B: Rocket

They will launch a small version of the rocket from the space center, where their parents work.

 

Final Smash: Mossdeep Gym Masterminds

They will send out their Lunatone and Solrock, plus a Gardevoir and a Chimecho, which will perform a psychic blast upon the stage.

 

Entrance: Their opening pose and line.

 

Taunts: Up, they will high five each other. Side, they will stand back to back. Down, they will look all creepy for a second.

 

Kirby Hat: Their hair (Tate’s probably)

 

Kart: Based on Lunatone and Solrock.

Special Move: Rocket Ship

 

Spirit Battle: On Sky Pillar (omega form), with their original team.

 

Victory Screen: Performing a whole twin high-five routine with each other.

Losing Screen: Handing over their badge.

 

Color Swaps: Their original look, their ORAS look, a Ruby and Sapphire look, based on Brendan and May, based on Lunatone and Solrock, based on Plusle and Minun, based on Volbeat and Illumise, based on Zangoose and Seviper.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Wallace puts on a show!

Character Sheet: Winona

WINONA

Next up, we have Winona, the Flying-type gym leader of Fortree City. Her gym has a unique revolving door mechanic, and the city you challenge her in was notable for its invisible Kecleon infestation, so I think we can work with that.

Here’s the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Altaria

It will perform Aerial Ace.

 

Side B: Revolving Door

This will let her dodge oncoming attacks by revolving the door around herself and sending them flying behind her.

 

Up B: Fly

Just a given for any Flying-type leader really, at this point.

 

Down B: Kecleon

She will summon a Kecleon that will act as an invisible obstacle on the stage for a short time.

 

Final Smash: Fortree Gym Flight Squad

She will send out an Altaria, Swellow, and Pelipper who will all divebomb the stage.

 

Entrance: Her opening pose and line.

 

Taunts: Up, her Altaria will fly around her while singing. Side, she will test the mechanisms on a revolving door. Down, she’ll use a Devon Scope to reveal a hidden Kecleon.

 

Kirby Hat: Her flight cap and hair.

 

Kart: Based on Altaria.

Special Move: Revolving Door.

 

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

 

Victory Screen: Taking to the sky on her Altaria.

Losing Screen: Handing over her badge.

 

Color Swaps: Her main outfit, her ORAS outfit, based on Skyla’s outfit, based on Wallace (because of their manga relationship), based on May, based on Altaria, based on Swellow, based on Pelipper.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Tate and Liza prepare for trouble and make it double!

Character Sheet: Norman

NORMAN

Next, we have Norman, the Normal-type gym leader of Petalburg City and the father of the game’s protagonist. His gym is very basic, which may give us some trouble, but considering his familial relations, he is a major player in both the anime and manga, so I think we’ll be fine (Hopefully, I don’t have to use the rather infamous moment in the manga where he straight up beats his son. I . . . think we’ll be fine without it).

 

Standard B: Slaking

It will use Dynamic Punch, delivering a devastating blow.

 

Side B: Retaliate

The TM he gives out in ORAS. Basically, a counter move.

 

Up B: Beautifly Fireworks

I am more than happy to represent a depiction of him as a loving husband and father, rather than a child abuser, so I’ll use his anniversary gift to his wife from the anime as a move, carrying him up into the air with it.

 

Down B: Truant

The infamous ability of his Slaking, he will lay down and rest for a moment, deflecting attacks.

 

Final Smash: Petalburg Gym Masters

He will send out Slaking, Delcatty, and Linoone, which will run around beating characters up.

 

Entrance: His opening pose and line

 

Taunts: Up, he’ll wave and say “Hi, Kiddo!” Side, he will cross his arms and look serious. Down, he will look down with a disgusted look, like in the manga.

 

Kirby Hat: His hair

 

Kart: Based on Vigoroth

Special Move: Truant

 

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

 

Victory Screen: For what it’s worth, the scene of him in shadow, standing up above Ruby while lightning flashes behind him, just after the aforementioned infamous scene, would be a pretty baller victory screen for him.

Losing Screen: Handing over his badge.

 

Color Swaps: His original design, his ORAS design, a “day off with the family” outfit, based on Slaking, based on Vigoroth, based on May, based on Brendan, based on Max.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Winona takes to the skies!

Character Sheet: Flannery

FLANNERY

Next, we have Flannery, the Fire-type gym leader of Lavaridge Town. Her gym is based on a steamy bathhouse, or onsen, with geysers that shoot you from floor to floor. We also see her setting up her gym in the anime, so we can pull some from there too.

Here’s the moveset I came up with:

Standard B: Torkoal

It will use ember.

Side B: Smoother

She will use the device from the anime that she uses to smooth out the gym and make it flat.

Up B: Geyser

The geyser that shoot you to the upper floor in the game.

Down B: Submerge

Several of the trainers in her gym wait underwater to surprise the trainer. She’ll do that for a few seconds.

Final Smash: Lavaridge Gym Firestorm

She will send out a Magcargo, Camerupt, and Torkoal, which will set the stage on fire.

Entrance: Her opening line and pose

Taunts: Up, lighting one of the kindler’s sticks and waving it around. Side, posing excitedly for a second. Down, relaxing in a hot spring.

Kirby Hat: Her hair

Kart: Based on Camerupt

Special Move: Geyser

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

Victory Screen: Taking up a dynamic pose and boasting of her prowess.

Losing Screen: Handing over her badge.

Color Swaps: Her original look, her ORAS look, a kindler outfit, a ninja outfit, based on Blaziken, based on Magcargo, based on Torkoal, based on Camerupt. Considering her gym and . . . the manga, there’s an argument for a “hot spring” look, but I think that falls into “Mai Shiranui” territory.

Thanks for reading! Next up, May’s dad is gonna beat up your dad!

Character Sheet: Wattson

WATTSON

Next up, we have Wattson, the Electric-type gym leader of Mauville City. He’s also an inventor and the mind behind New Mauville. He always gave me John Hammond from Jurassic Park vibes, personally. Either way, between the games, manga, and anime, we’ve got a bit.

Here’s the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Electrike

It will use Thunder Fang and bite the opponent.

 

Side B: Mauville Coaster

The mine cart from his anime appearance will appear under him and barrel forward, coming to a stop at a robo-Raikou that will explode on impact.

 

Up B: Magnet Rise

Two Magnemites will carry him upward.

 

Down B: Energy Barrier

Like those used in his gym.

 

Final Smash: Mauville Gym Thunderbolts

He will let out Manectric, Magneton, and Electrode, which will electrify the entire stage.

 

Entrance: His opening line and pose.

 

Taunts: Up, spreading his arms to show a sign for New Mauville. Side, petting his Robo-Raikou. Down, tinkering with something for a moment.

 

Kirby Hat: His beard

 

Kart: His Robo-Raikou

Special Move: Energy Barrier

 

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

 

Victory Screen: “Come on back any time,” while belly laughing.

Losing Screen: Handing over his badge.

 

Color Swaps: His original look, his ORAS look, a white suit like Hammond, a Hawaiian shirt like Dennis Nedry from the same, based on Electrike, based on Manectric, based on Magnemite, based on Electrode.

 

Thanks for reading! Next, Flannery erupts onto the scene.

Character Sheet: Brawly

BRAWLY

Next up, we have Brawly, the Fighting-type gym leader of Dewford Town. He is a surfer dude, living on an island, so he feels like he’d be water, and his gym’s main gimmick is the whole thing being dark? Hmm, I think Pokemon was a little confused on their theming with this guy. But hey, it works well for me!

Here’s the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Makuhita

Using Arm Thrust.

 

Side B: Treadmill

One of those blocking the path in ORAS.

 

Up B: Surf’s Up

He will ride a wave upward.

 

Down B: Lights Out

He will flash with darkness and turn invisible for a short period.

 

Final Smash: Dewford Gym Fight Squad

He will let out Hariyama, Medicham, and Blaziken, who will race around the stage, beating people up.

 

Entrance: His opening pose and line

 

Taunts: Up, “surf’s up, dude!” Side, high-fiving his Makuhita. Down, waxing his surfboard.

 

Kirby Hat: His hair and headband

Special Move: Surf’s Up

 

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

 

Victory Screen: Riding a big wave into the distance.

Losing Screen: Handing over his badge.

 

Color Swaps: His original outfit, his ORAS outfit, shirtless with trunks, based on Makuhita, based on Hariyama, based on Meditite, based on Medicham, based on Blaziken.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Wattson takes charge!

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.

Character Sheet: Bugsy

BUGSY

Next, we have Bugsy, the Bug-type gym leader of Azalea Town and a local bug catcher (/archaeologist in the manga). His gym was fairly basic too, just like Falkner’s, but he’s got a bit more to go on.

Here’s the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Scyther

It will perform X-Scissor

 

Side B: Bug Net

He will use the bug-catcher’s net he’s always toting around to snag a player and pull them in.

 

Up B: Spinarak Kart

The Spinarak karts from his HGSS gym will carry him upward on a web.

 

Down B: Cocoon

He will pull out either his Metapod or Kakuna and chuck them at people.

 

Final Smash: Azalea Gym Swarm

He will send out Ledian, Ariados, and Scizor, which will swarm around the stage, attacking everything in sight.

 

Entrance: His opening pose and line

 

Taunts: Up, waving around his net to catch something. Side, holding up his Metapod and tapping on it, listening for movement inside. Down, he will observe an ancient stone from the Ruins of Alph.

 

Kirby Hat: His hair

 

Kart: A Spinarak kart

Special Move: Bug Net

 

Spirit Battle: On Ilex Forest (omega form), with his original team.

 

Victory Screen: He will hold up a jar with a bug inside and say “Gotcha!”

Losing Screen: He will hand over his badge.

 

Color Swaps: His original look, his HGSS look, his archaeologist’s gear from the manga, based on Scyther, based on Metapod, based on Kakuna, based on Ledyba, based on Spinarak.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Whitney rolls out!

Character Sheet: Falkner

FALKNER

Now, let’s move on to the Johto region for our generation II gym leaders. First up, we have Falkner, the Flying-type gym leader of Violet City. Sadly, he may be one of the few we really struggle with on this one, as his gym is fairly basic, and his anime and manga appearances are fairly minimal (though he is a cop in the manga, I might be able to use that). I think I may have to dip into my last resort I’ve been holding on to, which is the HMs beating them allows you to use.

Here’s the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Pidgeotto

His Pidgeotto will use wing attack

 

Side B: Boomerang Ball

Thank you, Manga, for this one. I had to dig through my copy for like an hour.

 

Up B: Fly

If any leader’s going to have this.

 

Down B: Flash

Here’s your HM.

 

Final Smash: Violet Gym Flight Squad

He releases Pidgeot, Noctowl, and Skarmory, and they divebomb the stage.

 

Entrance: His opening pose and line

 

Taunts: Up, a Hoothoot fluttering around him. Side, doing a little twirl. Down, saying you’re under arrest.

 

Kirby Hat: His hair

 

Kart: Based on a Pidgeotto

Special Move: Boomerang Ball

 

Spirit Battle: On Ecruteak Towers (Omega form) with his original team.

 

Victory Screen: Hoping his dad was proud of him.

Losing Screen: Handing over his badge.

 

Color Swaps: His main outfit, his HGSS design, his cop uniform, a Sprout Tower sage outfit, based on Pidgeotto, based on Noctowl, based on Skarmory, based on Xatu.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Bugsy swarms the competition!

Character Sheet: Giovanni

GIOVANNI

Next up, we have Giovanni, the leader of the dastardly Team Rocket and surprise Ground-type gym leader of Viridian City. We can pull from his gym and his Team Rocket affiliation for his moveset, including notable appearances in the anime and the manga.

Here’s the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Rhyhorn

His Rhyhorn will come out and charge at the opponent.

 

Side B: Team Rocket Grunt

He will turn his back on his opponent, a grunt appearing out of thin air to protect him and lashing the opponent with a whip.

 

Up B: Team Rocket Helicopter

He will grab the ladder of a small helicopter that will carry him upward.

 

Down B: Transporter Pad

He will lay a transporter pad from his gym and the Team Rocket hideout on the ground, which will send an opponent spinning in whichever direction it is pointing. He can lay down three at a time.

 

Final Smash: Viridian Gym Earthquake

He will let out a Rhydon, Nidoking, and Nidoqueen, which will all tromp around the stage, causing an earthquake. A full on Team Rocket charge of the stage would also work.

 

Entrance: Getting up from behind his desk.

 

Taunts: Up, running his hand through his hair and laughing maniacally. Side, turning into the cartoony version of himself from Meowth’s fantasies. His Persian brushing against his legs.

 

Kirby Hat: His hair

 

Kart: Based on a Rhydon

Special Move: Transporter Pad

 

Spirit Battle: On Saffron City (omega form), with his original team and a group of Team Rocket grunts.

 

Victory Screen: A big red R appearing with him in shadow before it.

Losing Screen: Handing over his badge and declaring himself disgraced.

 

Color Swaps: His gym outfit, his Team Rocket leader outfit, his FRLG outfit, his Team Rainbow Rocket outfit, his orangey outfit from the anime, a standard Team Rocket grunt uniform, the white Team Rocket uniform, and an outfit based on Silver.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Falkner takes to the skies!