Barry (game)

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Barry
ジュン Jun
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Barry.png
Art from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Gender Male
Hometown Twinleaf Town
Region Sinnoh
Relatives Palmer (father), unnamed mother
Trainer class Trainer
Generation IV, VIII
Games Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum,
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl,
Masters EX
Game animation debut Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
English voice actor Erik Scott Kimerer[1] (Masters EX)
Connor Ludovice (Evolutions)
Japanese voice actor Tsubasa Yonaga[2] (Masters EX)
Ayumu Murase (Evolutions)
Anime counterpart Barry
Counterpart debut Barry's Busting Out All Over!
Manga counterpart(s) Pearl, Jun, Kazuki

Barry (Japanese: ジュン Jun) is the rival character in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum and their Generation VIII remakes Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

In the core series games

Role

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl

Barry, like the player, lives in Twinleaf Town and is also the player's childhood friend (and soon-to-be rival). Barry is always in a hurry and extremely impatient, and because of this, often crashes into other people (usually demanding a fine from them) or misses important details.

Barry is incredibly determined and it is very difficult to discourage him; the only thing that has done this so far was his crushing loss to the Team Galactic Commander, Jupiter at Lake Acuity, although this defeat lead to a major positive change in Barry's character, causing him to become slightly more serious, realistic, and mature. He is also quite the braggart, often boasting about his battling prowess or how cool his Pokémon are. Barry does have a soft side, however, as seen after the wild Starly attack.

Barry is also one to take risks and quickly jump into action; it was this behavior that caused the player and himself to be attacked by wild Starly, setting off the chain reaction that would result in the player receiving their first Pokémon.

After becoming the Sinnoh League Champion, the player can find him training at Stark Mountain during the week, and at the Fight Area on weekends, ready to battle. Unlike the player and Lucas/Dawn, Barry did not receive a Pokédex, due to him rushing out of Professor Rowan's lab before Rowan could give him one.

Barry's father is Palmer, one of the Sinnoh Battle Frontier's five Frontier Brains. Barry wants to be like him, which is the reason he is so determined and trains hard. Barry is actually very much like his father characteristic-wise. Both he and Palmer are constantly in a hurry, running into people (including the player), and both seem to react the same way when they happen to run into people.

In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Barry can be encountered and fought at the Battle Tower. In Double Battle mode, he teams up with his father, revealing that he actually succeeded in defeating him.

Pokémon Platinum

In addition to his hyperactive personality, it is also shown that in the beginning of Platinum, he gets distracted very easily. In the events of Platinum, Barry suggests going to visit Professor Rowan at his lab rather than go to the lake in search of a Pokémon of the same rarity as a red Gyarados (as happened in Diamond and Pearl). When Professor Rowan questions Lucas/Dawn and Barry on Route 201 about going into the tall grass without any Pokémon, deeming it reckless and wondering if such people were well-suited for Pokémon, Barry admits it was his idea and says that his friend should at least get a Pokémon if not him. After this, Professor Rowan gives them both Pokémon, much to Barry's excitement.

After the player completes the Stark Mountain sidequest, Barry can be found at the Survival Area every day, but can only be battled on weekends. He desires to get into the Battleground, even asking for help from Crasher Wake. If the player enters the Hall of Fame 20 times, his levels strengthen into the 70s range.

Pokémon

Barry's first partner Pokémon depends on the player's choice (he will choose the one that is strong against the player's), and the remainder of his team will be filled out based on this choice.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

For Barry's Pokémon in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, see here.

Pokémon Platinum

For Barry's Pokémon in Pokémon Platinum, see here.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

First battle

  If the player chose Turtwig:



  If the player chose Chimchar:



  If the player chose Piplup:



Second battle

  If the player chose Turtwig:



  If the player chose Chimchar:



  If the player chose Piplup:



Third battle

  If the player chose Turtwig:



  If the player chose Chimchar:



  If the player chose Piplup:



Fourth battle

  If the player chose Turtwig:



  If the player chose Chimchar:



  If the player chose Piplup:



Multi Battle with the player

Barry teams up with the player in a Multi Battle against Jupiter and Mars.

  If the player chose Turtwig:



  If the player chose Chimchar:



  If the player chose Piplup:



Fifth battle

  If the player chose Turtwig:



  If the player chose Chimchar:



  If the player chose Piplup:



Weekend battles

  If the player chose Turtwig:



  If the player chose Chimchar:



  If the player chose Piplup:



After entering the Hall of Fame 20 times

  If the player chose Turtwig:



  If the player chose Chimchar:

Before version 1.1.0, Staraptor knew Endeavor instead of Rain Dance and Roserade had Poison Point instead of Natural Cure.



  If the player chose Piplup:

Before version 1.1.0, Staraptor knew Endeavor instead of Sunny Day.



Master Class Doubles Battles (Rank 10)

For each team, Barry uses the first and second Pokémon on the list, and Palmer uses the third and fourth.



In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Barry (Masters)

Barry, in his Pokémon Diamond and Pearl design, forms a sync pair with Piplup and its evolved forms Prinplup and Empoleon, along with Roserade in Pokémon Masters EX. Barry became a playable sync pair since the game's release, with him joining the player after completing the second chapter of the PML Arc.

Barry has also made notable appearances in the game's Main Stories, the PML Arc, and the Villain Arc.

Sync Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role Base Potential Availability
#029   Barry #0395   Piplup → Prinplup → Empoleon
Water
 
Grass
 
  ★★★☆☆☆EX Story
Chapter 02
#029   Barry #0407   Roserade
Grass
 
Ice
 
  ★★★★☆☆EX Battle Points

Gallery

Artwork

       
Official artwork from
Diamond and Pearl by Ken Sugimori[3]
Official artwork from
Platinum
Battle Frontier artwork Brilliant Diamond
and Shining Pearl
Release Celebration art by
Tomohiro Kitakaze [4]

Sprites and models

           
Sprite from
Diamond and Pearl
Sprite from
Platinum
Back sprite from
Diamond and Pearl
Back sprite from
Platinum
VS model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Battle Tower VS model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
         
Overworld sprite from
Generation IV
Sprite from the
Diamond and Pearl opening
Intro sprite from
Diamond and Pearl
Intro sprite from
Platinum
Overworld model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Quotes

Main article: Barry (game)/Quotes

Optional names

In Diamond and Pearl, if the player chooses "NEW NAME" and leaves it blank, he will be automatically named “Pearl” or “Diamond” depending on which version is the one the player isn’t playing. In Platinum, either Diamond or Pearl will be randomly selected. In Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, if the player chooses "I'll tell you..." and cancels, the player will simply be asked to select his name again.

Game Japanese English French German Italian Spanish Korean Chinese
Diamond パール Pearl*
ジュン Jun
シゲル Shigeru
コウジ Kōji
トシノブ Toshinobu
Pearl*
Barry
Damion
Tyson
Markus
Perlo*
Enzo
Yan
Marcus
Niels
Perl*
Lutz
Gary
Marco
Jochen
Perl*
Alvise
Gary
Marzio
Markus
Perla*
Israel
Rosendo
Marcos
Uriel
Pearl*
용식 Yongsik
바람 Baram
효지 Hyoji
재준 Jaejun
Pearl ダイヤ Dia*
ヒサシ Hisashi
ソウスケ Sōsuke
アキト Akito
ノゾム Nozomu
Diamond*
Clint
Ralph
Lewis
Tommy
Diamant*
Romain
Quentin
Mattéo
Alexis
Diamant*
Dirk
Arnold
Armin
Bastian
Diaman*
Clint
Ruggero
Livio
Tommaso
Diamant*
Germán
Pablo
Fabio
Ignacio
다이아몬드 Diamond*
무현 Muhyeon
조연 Joyeon
조인 Join
정무 Jeongmu
Platinum ダイヤ Dia*
パール Pearl*
ジュン Jun
テツジ Tetsuji
ヒロノブ Hironobu
ヨシノリ Yoshinori
Diamond*
Pearl*
Barry
Nolan
Roy
Gavin
Diamant*
Perlo*
Enzo
Théo
Cédric
Jacob
Diamant*
Perl*
Lutz
Gary
Marco
Jochen
Diaman*
Perl*
Alvise
Rolando
Ricky
Gino
Diamant*
Perla*
Israel
Rosendo
Marcos
Joni
다이아몬드 Diamond*
Pearl*
용식 Yongsik
바람 Baram
효지 Hyoji
재준 Jaejun
Brilliant Diamond ジュン Jun
シゲル Shigeru
コウジ Kōji
トシノブ Toshinobu
Barry
Damion
Tyson
Markus
René
Yann
Marcus
Niels
Lutz
Barry
Marco
Jochen
Barry
Gary
Marzio
Markus
Israel
Rosendo
Marcos
Uriel
용식 Yongsik
바람 Baram
효지 Hyoji
재준 Jaejun
阿馴 / 阿驯 Ā Xún / A Sèuhn
小茂 Xiǎo Mào / Síu Mauh
浩二 Hào'èr / Houhyih
利信 Lìxìn / Leihseun
Shining Pearl ヒサシ Hisashi
ソウスケ Sōsuke
アキト Akito
ノゾム Nozomu
Clint
Ralph
Lewis
Tommy
Romain
Quentin
Mattéo
Alexis
Dirk
Arnold
Armin
Bastian
Clint
Ruggero
Livio
Tommaso
Germán
Pablo
Fabián
Ignacio
재훈 Jaehun
조연 Joyeon
조인 Join
정무 Jeongmu
久司 Jiǔsī / Gáusī
宗佑 Zōngyòu / Jūngyauh
陽斗 / 阳斗 Yángdǒu / Yèuhngdáu
望武 Wàngwǔ / Mohngmóuh


In the anime

 
Barry in the anime

Main series

Main article: Barry (anime)

In the anime, there is a character based on Barry, sharing his name and characteristics. He debuted in Barry's Busting Out All Over! and became one of Ash's rivals, as well as an occasional traveling companion.


Pokémon Evolutions

Barry appeared in The Rival. As he prepared to battle his father Palmer at the Battle Tower, he thought back to key moments in his journey: choosing Piplup as his first partner Pokémon at Lake Verity alongside Lucas, defeating Roark to earn his first Gym Badge, losing a battle against Jupiter at Lake Acuity, and getting revenge against her at the Spear Pillar. Eventually, he managed to defeat his father after a hard battle.

Pokémon

 

 
Piplup → Prinplup → Empoleon
Empoleon is Barry's main Pokémon and also his first partner Pokémon. He obtained it as a Piplup at Lake Verity. Later, it helped him win his first Gym Badge by defeating Roark's Cranidos. After evolving into Prinplup, it battled against Jupiter's Skuntank, but lost. After fully evolving, it battled Skuntank again at the Spear Pillar, this time emerging victorious. Later, when Barry challenged Palmer at the Battle Tower, Empoleon was his final Pokémon. It managed to defeat Palmer's Rhyperior, making Barry the winner.

Empoleon's known moves are Pound, Bubble, Bubble Beam, Metal Claw, and Hydro Pump.

Debut The Rival
 
Heracross
Heracross is Barry's second known Pokémon and the first one he was seen using against Palmer at the Battle Tower, where he was defeated by Milotic.

None of Heracross's moves are known.

Debut The Rival
 
Staraptor
Staraptor is Barry's third known Pokémon and the second one he was seen using at the Battle Tower, where it defeated Palmer's Dragonite before losing to Rhyperior.

Staraptor's only known move is Aerial Ace.

Debut The Rival

Achievements

Badges
 
Barry's Sinnoh Badges

This listing is of the Badges Barry has obtained in the Sinnoh region:

Other

Artwork

   
Concept art for advertising of
Pokémon Evolutions
Official artwork for
Pokémon Evolutions

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 村瀬歩 Ayumu Murase
English Connor Ludovice
German Roman Wolko
Italian Simone Lupinacci
Brazilian Portuguese Leo Caldeira
Spanish Latin America Ricardo Bautista
Spain Miguel Babío


GOTCHA!

Barry briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

 
Barry in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

Barry appeared in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

Pokémon

 
Chimchar
Chimchar is Barry's first known Pokémon.

Chimchar's known moves are Scratch and Ember.

Debut Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
 
Starly
Starly is Barry's second known Pokémon.

Starly's only known move is Growl.

Debut Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

In other manga

 
Jun
 
Pearl, Barry's counterpart

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Pearl (Adventures)

In Pokémon Adventures, Barry has a counterpart named Pearl. Together with his friend Diamond, they form an aspiring manzai comedy duo. Pearl also has the talent of being able to predict what move a Pokémon is going to use simply by observing its body language.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

Barry appeared in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, owning a Chimchar and a Starly.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Main article: Jun (DPA)

In Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Adventure!, there is a recurring character who shares Barry's likeness and Japanese name, Jun.

Pocket Monsters DP

Main article: Kazuki (Pocket Monsters DP)

In Pocket Monsters DP, Barry has a counterpart named Kazuki.

Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!!

Main article: Kento

In Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!!, Kento is based on Barry.

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Barry or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Related cards
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a silver background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Rival Su Diamond & Pearl   113/130 Space-Time Creation    
Secret Wonders   124/132 Dialga LV.X Constructed Standard Deck    
      Palkia LV.X Constructed Standard Deck    
Barry Su Brilliant Stars   130/172 Start Deck 100   399/414
Brilliant Stars   167/172 Start Deck 100   418/414
      S-P Promotional cards   303/S-P
Friends in Sinnoh Su Crown Zenith   131/159 VSTAR Universe   154/172
Crown Zenith   149/159 VSTAR Universe   247/172
 


Trivia

  • Barry has achieved a high score of 2,000 at Pal Park, which serves as the default high score.
  • Among the default names for him in the Japanese version of Pokémon Diamond is Shigeru, one of the names that are default in both Pokémon Red and Pokémon FireRed for Blue. "Gary" is also one of the optional names for him in the German and Italian-language versions of Pokémon Diamond. Gary's Korean name, 바람 Baram can also be found among the optional names for him in Korean-language version.
  • All Japanese default names for Barry come from game staff members' first names. They are all listed in the game's credits. Jun is from Junichi Masuda, production director and music composer. Shigeru is from Shigeru Ōmori, game design leader. Kōji comes from Kōji Nishino, a game designer. Toshinobu is from Toshinobu Matsumiya, game scenario author. Hisashi is from Hisashi Sogabe, battle system programmer. Sōsuke is from Sōsuke Tamada, field system programmer. Akito is from Akito Mori, communication system programmer and Nozomu is from Nozomu Saito, also one of the programmers.
  • Although Barry can only be battled on weekends, if the player saves the game in front of him on a Sunday in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, he can still be battled on weekdays if the player does not leave the Fight Area during the periods of time in between. This was corrected in Pokémon Platinum.
  • Barry has an orange Pokétch, but an old lady in Oreburgh City states that blue and pink are the only colors that are produced by the Pokétch Company.
  • Barry possesses the highest-level Pokémon amongst all the rival characters, with his first partner Pokémon being able to grow up to level 85 in Pokémon Platinum. The only NPC-owned Pokémon outside of a battle facility that outlevel Barry's first partner Pokémon at its strongest are Red's level 88 Pikachu in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver and Cynthia's level 88 Garchomp in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
  • In Pokémon Masters EX, Barry reveals that he keeps trying to fine people because he wants to gather money for his own Battle Tower so he could challenge his father there.
  • A trailer for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl refers to Barry as "Jun", his Japanese official name.
  • In the game data of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl, Barry's default name is internally "Cedric".

Names

Barry is used as the official name for this character in Pokémon Masters EX and his anime counterpart, in addition to it appearing as an optional name for him in the games (Diamond and Platinum). His default name is Diamond or Pearl depending on the version being played, while internal game data refers to him as Cedric (Japanese: パール Pearl).

Language Name Origin
Japanese ジュン Jun From Junichi Masuda
パール Pearl The hidden deault name in Diamond and Platinum in Japanese
English Barry Same as his anime counterpart and his first default name in Diamond and Platinum in English
Cedric An English given name based on the name of Cerdic of Wessex
German, Italian Barry Same as his anime counterpart and his first default name in Diamond and Platinum in English
French René Same as his anime counterpart and the French name of Camper Barry from Fuchsia Gym
Spanish Israel Same as his first default name in Diamond and Platinum
Korean 용식 Yongsik Same as his anime counterpart and his first default name in Diamond and Platinum
Chinese (Mandarin) 阿馴 Ā Xún From the Japanese name 馴 Jun. 馴 means to tame/train.
Chinese (Cantonese) 阿馴 A Sèuhn


References


Rival characters
Core series BlueSilverBrendan/MayWallyBarryCherenBiancaNHugh
Calem/SerenaShaunaTiernoTrevorHauGladionTrace
HopBedeMarnieKlaraAveryNemonaCarmineKieran
Spin-off games RonaldPauloLear


Non-player characters in the core series games
Sinnoh Professor RowanProfessor OakJohannaBarryLucasDawnCynthiaLookerStat Trainers (CherylRileyMiraBuckMarley)
BebeTealaFelicityRoxy and OliRoseanneRad RickshawEldritchWilmaJasmineCaitlinJuliaJordanDexterKeiraMr. BacklotMorimoto
Underground ManMr. GoodsMr. FuegoPokétch Co. PresidentDr. FootstepPokémon Fan Club ChairmanHelenaKetch Appy
Team GalacticGym guideGym LeadersElite FourFrontier BrainsName RaterDay-Care CoupleProfessors' aidesStats judge


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