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|jname=ケンゴ
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|image=Kenny Sinnoh.png
|size=250px
|caption=Kenny
|gender=Male
|hometown=[[Twinleaf Town]]
|region=[[Sinnoh]]
|colors=yes
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|hair=Dark Auburn
|relatives=Unknown
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass={{pkmn|Coordinator}}
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|anime=yes
|epnum=DP026
|epname=Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!
|enva=[[Rhonda Krempa]]<br><small>([[DP026]]-[[DP161]])</small><br />[[Erica Schroeder|Bella Hudson]]<br><small>([[DP174]]-present)</small>
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'''Kenny''' (Japanese: '''ケンゴ''' ''Kengo'') is a recurring character who appeared in the [[Pokémon anime]]. He is a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] from [[Twinleaf Town]] and a childhood friend of {{an|Dawn}} and [[Leona]]. He and Dawn have since become [[rival]]s.

==History==
Kenny first appeared in ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'', where it was revealed that he had lost to [[Zoey]] in the final round of his very first [[Pokémon Contest]]. He told {{an|Dawn}}'s friends several embarrassing stories involving her, which made her angry and caused her to challenge him to a battle, but Kenny ignored her for a battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Pikachu}}. During his battle with Ash, Kenny used the [[move]]s of his {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}} uniquely, typical of a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}. He blocked Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} with ease and left everyone impressed, including [[James]] and {{MTR}}, who were watching all the action from a bush. The battle was interrupted by {{TRT}} and their attempt to steal Prinplup, but their plans were thwarted thanks to [[Dawn's Piplup]].
[[File:Kenny Leona Child.png|thumb|left|250px|Kenny and Leona in their childhood]]
In ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', Kenny competed in the {{to|Floaroma}} Contest. In the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]], he used his {{p|Alakazam}} to deliver a performance reminiscent of a magic show, impressing the [[Contest Judge]]s who placed him among the contestants advancing to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]]. There, he quickly made his way to the finals, where he found himself up against Dawn. The two fought a hard battle, but when the time ran out, Dawn was declared the winner. Before bidding farewell to her, Kenny said he was happy to have become a Pokémon Coordinator because that way he and Dawn would battle again.

He made a brief appearance on [[television]] in ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]'', where he was seen winning the [[Sage Town]] Pokémon Contest with his Prinplup. This victory gave Kenny his second [[Ribbon]].

In ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', Kenny was revealed to own a {{p|Breloom}}. He was invited by Ash to finish the battle they started in Floaroma Town, but declined the offer saying he was going to see {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. He decided to battle Ash at the [[Solaceon Ruins]], right in front of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] statues. Using his Breloom against [[Ash's Turtwig]], Kenny was glad the damage was being kept to a minimum, since it was a battle between two {{type|Grass}} Pokémon. He was more focused on showing off the attacks of his Pokémon, just like Dawn anticipated. Ash was struck by a move in particular, {{m|Energy Ball}}, and asked Kenny to teach the attack to his Turtwig. Kenny said he would only do so if he was defeated. Ash agreed, but their battle was interrupted once again when the stairs where Dawn was sitting on began to lift and they had to run to help her. They all ended up inside the Solaceon Ruins, where Kenny became frightened by the illusions caused by the resident {{p|Unown}}. After hearing from Ash that a {{pkmn|Trainer}} must remain calm to pass confidence to their Pokémon, Kenny pulled himself together and began looking for Dawn. While searching for her, he used his Prinplup and Breloom to snap the Unown that kept appearing along the way out of their confusion. Eventually, he found her, and after seeing Piplup convincing the Unown to bring everything back to normal, he left the ruins along with Dawn and the others. Upon leaving, Ash asked him about their battle, to which Kenny replied agreeing to teach Turtwig Energy Ball as long as Ash did not tell Dawn how scared he was at the ruins.
[[File:Kenny and Dawn.png|thumb|220px|Kenny and Dawn]]
In ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'', Kenny was seen helping Ash teach Turtwig the move Energy Ball. Later, he participated in the [[Solaceon Town]] Pokémon Contest. Using Breloom for the appeals, Kenny impressed the judges enough for them to grant him a place in the second round. He then used Prinplup in the Battle Stage, and the Penguin Pokémon quickly advanced him to the finals, where he faced [[Jessie|Jessilina]]. Kenny was determined to win, but Jessilina managed to use his techniques to benefit her Pokémon and this led Kenny to a defeat.

Kenny made short cameos in ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'' and ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'', watching the [[Wallace Cup]] on TV. He then made a cameo in ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', appearing in [[Marian]]'s news report about Coordinators alongside [[Nando]].
[[File:Jasmine and Kenny.png|thumb|left|220px|Kenny and Jasmine]]
His next appearance was in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'', where he, along with {{an|Barry}}, revealed that they are best friends, despite having recently met. He also helped search for Piplup when the {{type|Water}} Pokémon ran away from Dawn.

In ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', he entered the {{to|Sandalstraw}} Contest in hopes of getting his fourth Ribbon. He declared war against Dawn and said he would complete the requirement for the [[Grand Festival]] before her. He used his {{p|Machoke}} in the Appeals Round, and the unique performance given by the {{pkmn|category|Superpower Pokémon}} easily put him in the second round. Using his reliable Prinplup, he made it to the finals, where he found himself up against Dawn once again. After turning the battle into a {{wp|Table tennis|ping-pong}} match, Kenny was able to defeat Dawn and her {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}, thus winning the Contest.

Kenny entered the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] in ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'', where it was revealed that his Prinplup had [[Evolution|evolved]] into an {{TP|Kenny|Empoleon}}. During the Appeals Round, he used Empoleon alongside his {{p|Floatzel}}, and while the appeal started well, the Emperor Pokémon's {{m|Flash Cannon}} proved to be too powerful and Floatzel was sent flying. As a result, Kenny didn't make it past the round, leading to an early exit from the competition. Upset about his loss, Kenny decided not to remain for the rest of the Grand Festival, and after bidding farewell to Dawn and her friends, Kenny left [[Lake Valor]] to begin his training anew. He made a brief cameo in ''[[DP177|A Grand Fight for Winning!]]'', watching Dawn and Zoey compete in the finals.

In ''[[DP180|Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!]]'', Kenny was seen doing some training with [[Jasmine]], the [[Olivine City]] [[Gym Leader]]. He also challenged Ash to a [[Pokémon battle]], and told Dawn he wanted her to travel with him if he won. Using his Empoleon against [[Ash's Buizel]], he was able to win the battle. After that, he told Dawn he would be waiting for her at the city's lighthouse. Dawn didn't show up at the lighthouse, but instead sent him a letter assuring him that as long as they share the dream of becoming [[Top Coordinator]]s they will meet again. Kenny then set off on his new {{pkmn|journey}}.

He made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
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==Character==
[[File:Kenny teasing.png|thumb|220px|Kenny teasing Dawn]]
As a childhood friend of {{an|Dawn}}, Kenny likes to tease her. He often calls her by her nickname, '''Dee Dee''' (Japanese: '''ピカリ''' ''Pikari''), which he made up when he was younger to make fun of her. He also likes to share stories of their kindergarten days to embarrass Dawn. Despite this, he still cares about her, as shown in ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'', when he became concerned after seeing her become depressed for not making it to the [[Contest Battle]]s of the {{to|Solaceon}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

Despite being friends with Dawn for a long time, he said in ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'' that she had never noticed he was also interested in Pokémon Contests when they were younger. In ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', he stated that he was glad to have become a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] so he and Dawn would see each other often in Contests.

In ''[[DP180|Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!]]'', Kenny was revealed to have developed a crush on Dawn. He challenged {{Ash}} to a [[Pokémon battle]] and stated that if he won, he would like Dawn to go on a {{pkmn|journey}} with him. Though Kenny managed to defeat Ash, Dawn sent a message to him, saying that her plans were to cheer Ash on in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. She also assured him that as long as they have the same dream, they would certainly meet again.

==Pokémon==
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This listing is of Kenny's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Kenny
|pkmn=Empoleon
|stage1=Piplup
|stage2=Prinplup
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|img=Kenny Empoleon.png
|epnum=DP026
|epname=Getting the Pre-Contest Titters
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Empoleon}} is Kenny's main Pokémon. It is Kenny's [[first partner Pokémon]], and he obtained it when it was a {{p|Piplup}}. Empoleon was first seen as a {{p|Prinplup}} in ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters]]''.}} 

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kenny
|pkmn=Alakazam
|type1=Psychic
|img=Kenny Alakazam.png
|epnum=DP027
|epname=Settling a Not-So-Old Score!
|vajp=
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Kenny uses his {{p|Alakazam}} in the first round of the {{to|Floaroma}} [[Pokémon Contest]] in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]''. It made a wonderful performance using its [[move]]s, which helped Kenny get through to the next round.

Alakazam's known moves are {{m|Light Screen}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Teleport}}, and {{m|Hidden Power}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kenny
|pkmn=Breloom
|type1=Grass
|type2=Fighting
|img=Kenny Breloom.png
|epnum=DP060
|epname=Journey to the Unown!
|vajp=Tomoko Kawakami
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Kenny has a {{p|Breloom}} that appeared in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'' and ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]''. He has used it in battle against [[Ash's Torterra|Ash's Turtwig]] and helped teach him Energy Ball. Kenny then used it again in his appeal at the {{to|Solaceon}} {{pkmn|Contest}} in the [[DP062|following episode]].

Breloom's known moves are {{m|Stun Spore}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}, and {{m|Energy Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kenny
|pkmn=Machoke
|type1=Fighting
|img=Kenny Machoke.png
|epnum=DP123
|epname=Old Rivals, New Tricks!
|vajp=
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc={{p|Machoke}} was used in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the {{to|Sandalstraw}} {{pkmn|Contest}} in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', during which its toughness was showcased to great results. The {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon began its performance by using Focus Energy to show off its muscles and then used Strength to lift a {{wp|barbell}} three times heavier than its own [[List of Pokémon by weight|weight]]. To finish, Kenny leaped up onto the barbell and posed while Machoke continued to hold it up, leaving the judges very impressed. The presentation secured Kenny a spot in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]].

Machoke's known moves are {{m|Focus Energy}} and {{m|Strength}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kenny
|pkmn=Floatzel
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Kenny Floatzel.png
|epnum=DP174
|epname=Last Call, First Round!
|desc=Kenny's {{p|Floatzel}} first appeared in ''[[DP174|Last Call, First Round!]]'' as he used him for the [[appeal]]s round in the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] with his {{TP|Kenny|Empoleon}}. During the performance, Floatzel was overpowered by Empoleon's {{m|Flash Cannon}} and was sent flying backward, causing Kenny to be eliminated from the tournament.

In ''[[DP180|Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!]]'', he was training with Kenny before {{TRT}} tried to steal him.

Floatzel's known moves are {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{m|Whirlpool}}, and {{m|Razor Wind}}.}}

==Contests==
[[File:Sandalstraw Ribbon.png|thumb|250px|The Sandalstraw Ribbon]]
===Sinnoh Ribbons===
This listing is of the [[Ribbon]]s Kenny has obtained in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]:
* Unknown Ribbon (prior to ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]'')
* {{to|Sage}} Ribbon (prior to ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]'')
* {{to|Gerbera}} Ribbon (prior to ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'')
* {{to|Sandalstraw}} Ribbon (''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'')
* Unknown Ribbon (prior to ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'')

===Grand Festival ranking===
Kenny has competed in the following [[Grand Festival]] tournaments:
* [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] - Appeal Round (''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'')

===Other achievements===
Kenny has competed in the following [[Pokémon Contest]]s:
* {{to|Floaroma}} Contest - Runner-up (''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'')
* {{to|Solaceon}} Contest - Runner-up (''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'')

===Outfits===
<gallery>
File:Kenny contest.png|Kenny's outfit in usual Contests
File:Kenny Grand Festival.png|Kenny's outfit in the Grand Festival
</gallery>

==Voice actors==
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|ja=三田ゆう子 ''[[Yuko Mita]]''
|en=[[Rhonda Krempa]] ([[DP026]]-[[DP161]])<br>[[Erica Schroeder|Bella Hudson]] ([[DP174]]-[[DP180]])
|cs=Michal Holán
|fi=Petrus Kähkönen ([[DP026]]-[[DP061]])<br>Katja Sirkiä ([[DP122]]-[[DP123]], [[DP174]])<br>Ilkka Villi ([[DP180]])
|fr_eu=Carole Baillien ([[DP026]]-[[DP027]])<br>Grégory Praet ([[DP060]]-[[DP061]])<br>Ioanna Gkizas ([[DP122]]-[[DP180]])<br>Fabienne Loriaux (young; [[DP161]])
|it=Federico Zanandrea
|es_eu=Chelo Vivares<br>Pilar Martín (young; [[DP161]])
|es_la=Javier Olguín ([[DP026]]-[[DP027]], [[DP174]]-[[DP180]])<br>Xóchitl Ugarte ([[DP060]]-[[DP061]])<br>Bruno Coronel ([[DP122]]-[[DP123]])
|pt_br=Daniel Figueira ([[DP026]]-[[DP061]])<br>Pedro Alcântara ([[DP122]]-[[DP123]], [[DP174]]-present)<br>Vyni Takahashi (young; [[DP161]])
|pl=Krzysztof Cybiński ([[DP026]]-[[DP027]], [[DP174]]-present)<br/>Maciej Musiał ([[DP060]]-[[DP061]])<br/>Anna Sztejner ([[DP122]]-[[DP123]])<br>Mateusz Narloch (young;  [[DP161]])
}}

==Trivia==
* Kenny has a blue [[Pokétch]], the one given to {{ga|Lucas|male}} players in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Kenny is the only one of Dawn's rivals that didn't progress to the second round of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]].

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{TCG Stadium color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{TCG Stadium color dark}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|ケンゴ ''Kengo''
|Possibly from 金剛 ''kongo'', diamond.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, German,<br>Italian, Spanish
|Kenny
|Similar to ''Kengo''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
||{{tt|French|European}}
|Kenny<br>Gilles{{tt|*|DP122-present}}
|Same as English.<br>&nbsp;
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|건오 ''Geon'o''
|From the name 健五 ''Kengo''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese (Taiwan)
|健悟 ''Jiànwù''
|From the name 健悟 ''Kengo''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Russian
|Кенни ''Kenni''
|Transliteration of his English name.
|}
{{-}}

==See also==
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Kenny}}
* [[a:Category:Kenny|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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