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Alder アデク Adeku
Artwork from Black and White
Gender	Male
Eye color	Black
Hair color	Red and orange
Hometown	Unknown
Region	Unova
Trainer class	Champion
Generation	V
Games	Black and White
Champion of	Pokémon League (Unova)

Alder (Japanese: アデク Adeku) is the Champion of the Unova region's Elite Four in Pokémon Black and White.

In the games

In Pokémon Black and White, Alder appears as the Champion of Unova. The player meets him on Route 5 where he is seen with Cheren, whom he is telling what is important about being a Champion. He appears at several points in the game to help the player put a stop to the plans of Team Plasma, Ghetsis and N.

It is noted that, in the past, Alder's starter Pokémon died of illness, and in despair over not being able to save it, he began traveling around aimlessly. Also, Ghetsis's dialogue suggests that he may not have actually won the title of Champion, instead being requested by the Pokémon League to take the position.

Pokémon

Champion Alder Pokémon League Black and White Champion and Professor Alder Oak Pokémon League Black and White Reward: $15400

Types: Bug Unknown Ability: Hydration Held item: None Accelgor♂ Lv.75 Bug Buzz Bug Special   --       Focus Blast Fighting Special   --       Me First Normal Status   --       Energy Ball Grass Special   --       Types: Normal Unknown Ability: Sap Sipper Held item: None Bouffalant♂ Lv.75 Head Charge Normal Physical   --       Megahorn Bug Physical   --       Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Types: Dragon Unknown Ability: Rough Skin Held item: None Druddigon♂ Lv.75 Night Slash Dark Physical   --       Outrage Dragon Physical   --       Superpower Fighting Physical   --       Payback Dark Physical   --       Types: Ice Unknown Ability: Ice Body Held item: None Vanilluxe♂ Lv.75 Blizzard Ice Special   --       Light Screen Psychic Status   --       Flash Cannon Steel Special   --       Acid Armor Poison Status   --       Types: Bug Steel Ability: Swarm Held item: None Escavalier♂ Lv.75 X-Scissor Bug Physical   --       Giga Impact Normal Physical   --       Iron Head Steel Physical   --       Aerial Ace Flying Physical   --       Types: Bug Fire Ability: Flame Body Held item: None Volcarona♂ Lv.77 Overheat Fire Special   --       Bug Buzz Bug Special   --       Quiver Dance Bug Status   --       Hyper Beam Normal Special   --

Quotes

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Pokémon Black and White

Route 5

"Oh! Why, if it isn't Elesa! Aren't festivals grand? Life should be enjoyed!"

"I heard that remark. You're quite a judgmental young person, are you not? My name is Alder. I'm the Unova Pokémon League's Champion. Pleased to make your acquaintance. For your information, I'm not goofing off. I'm on a voyage. I know every corner of Unova."

"Hm. Traveling with a goal in mind is a commendable thing. And what do you plan to do after becoming the Champion?"

"Hmm. Becoming stronger... Becoming stronger, you say... Is that alone enough of a goal? Hmmm. It's not that I'm trying to say your way of thinking is wrong... In my travels, I've helped many people learn to love Pokémon. I think that's important, too. If you play with those children, you might gain more of an understanding. Will you two have a Pokémon battle with those two? Hey you two. Come here for a moment."

• After defeating Preschoolers Sarah and Billy

"Nicely done! You didn't win, but that was a good battle. Your Pokémon looked like they were having fun. Young man, if there are people like you who pursue strength, there are also people who are happy just being with Pokémon. There are many different people and many different answers. When it comes to what a Champion should be, you and I may hold differing views, but so be it! Give it some thought."

"It's tremendous that people and Pokémon, each so different, can acknowledge each other and be together!"

Twist Mountain

"That was a fine Pokémon battle! I'm happy to see that you are both growing as Trainers!"

"Oh, honestly, Cheren. Just accept the compliment without stinging remark. I've asked you this before, but what do you plan to do after becoming strong?"

"Hmmm... You remind me of Marshal. Of course, having something you want to become is important. But what is even more important is what you do with your newfound power. Anyway, take this! Here--you, too. If you use the move Surf, you can travel over water. I shall see you again, young Trainers. Don't forget about the needs of the Pokémon at your side!"

Celestial Tower

"..."

"My old partner is resting here in the Celestial Tower. It was the first Pokémon I received when I became a Trainer. I come here to ring the bell and comfort its spirit."

"It was a strong Pokémon. It was courageous, noble, and kind... Together, we madly perused strength... Without even knowing the meaning of strength."

"But, in the same way that all stories have a beginning and an end, all lives have an end, as well... It was then that I understood that strength isn't something that remains unchanged forever. However, the joy one feels in being with Pokémon--that is the real thing. In order to spread the word, I left the Pokémon League and kept traveling... That's right! Traveling is wonderful. I've met many different Pokémon, many different Trainers, and now I've met all of you. There are many more Trainers and Pokémon to encounter in the world! <Player>! Go out and meet as many of them as you can!"

"Well, <player>, I'll be waiting for you at the Pokémon League!"

Initial Champion Battle

• Before battle

"I am grateful for what you did about N. I don't know what he's thinking now, but I'm sure he realizes that different people and Pokémon have their own paths to follow. Say now, how about a match with the strongest Trainer in the Unova region?"

• During battle (initial strike)

"If that is the move you chose after serious consideration, that's fine!"

• After sending out last Pokémon

"Woooo! Your inexhaustible fighting spirit! Impressive!"

• During battle (less than half HP)

"Am I being overpowered?! This is nothing! I will overpower you!"

• When defeated

"After the battle, a fresh wind blew through my heart... Use the battle with me as a stepping stone and move forward!"

• After being defeated

"Well done! You certainly are an unmatched talent! Come with me!"

Rematch

• Before battle

"I've really been looking forward to deciding who's the strongest Pokémon Trainer in the Unova region! Kiai!"

• During battle (initial strike)

"If that is the move you chose after serious consideration, that's fine!"

• After sending out last Pokémon

"Woooo! Your inexhaustible fighting spirit! Impressive!"

• During battle (less than half HP)

"Am I being overpowered?! This is nothing! I will overpower you!"

• When defeated

"After the battle, a fresh wind blew through my heart... Use the battle with me as a stepping stone and move forward!"

• After being defeated

"Well done! You certainly are an unmatched talent! Come with me!"

Sprites

Alder's sprite from Generation V	Alder's VS sprite from Generation V

In the manga

In the Pocket Monsters BW manga

Alder has appeared in the Pocket Monsters BW manga.

Trivia

• In the Japanese version of Pokémon Black and White, Alder speaks in old-fashioned Japanese.
• Alder is the only regional Champion that can only be battled after the main storyline is completed. This is due to N's activities preventing the battle the player would have with Alder after beating the Elite Four.
• Coincidentally, Alder has a few similarities with Cipher Admin Dakim, both having spiky red hair and wearing a necklace of Poké Balls.
• While he does not specialize in any specific type, three of his six Pokémon are Template:Type2.
  • This is more Pokémon with types in common than any other Champion without a type theme.
• Alder is the only Champion whose identity as the regional Champion is revealed before the player challenges him in the Pokémon League.
• Shown in his artwork, Alder carries nine Poké Balls with him.

Names

Template:Elite Four of Unova

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