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{{CharInfobox|

hometown=[[Littleroot Town]] (resides)<br/>[[Olivine City]] (birthtown)<br/>[[Petalburg City]]{{tt|*|anime}} |

region=[[Hoenn]] (originally [[Johto]]) |

trainer=yes |

trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}<br>[[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/5|B2W2}} |

===={{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}====

=====Loaned=====

{{Pokémon/3

|game=Ruby

===={{game|Emerald}}====

=====Loaned=====

{{Pokémon/3

|game=Emerald

===={{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}====

=====Loaned=====

{{Pokémon/6

|back=yes

|level=7

|type1=Normal

|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical

|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status

|sprite=VSNorman.png

|size=150px

|class=Leader

|classlink=Gym Leader

===Quotes===

===={{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}====

* First visit

:''"Hm? Well, if it isn't <{{player}}>! So you're all finished moving in? I'm surprised that you managed to get here by yourself. Oh, I see. You're with your <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Hmm… Then I guess you're going to become a <sc>Trainer</sc> like me, <player>. That's great news! I'll be looking forward to it!

:''"Hm. I see. <player>, you heard that, right? Go with <sc>Wally</sc> and make sure that he safely catches a <sc>Pokémon</sc>. <sc>Wally</sc>, here, I'll loan you my <sc>Pokémon</sc>."''

:''"Hm. I'll give you a <sc>Poké Ball</sc>, too. Go for it!"''

* Before battle

* Being defeated

* After being defeated

:''"With that <sc>Badge</sc>, the <sc>Defense</sc> of all your <sc>Pokémon</sc> will increase. Pokémon that know the [[HM]] move <sc>{{m|Surf}}</sc> will be able to travel over water. This is my gift to you. <player>, I'm sure you can use it correctly."''

:''"[[TM42]] contains <sc>{{m|Facade}}</sc>. It doubles the power of moves if the <sc>Pokémon</sc> is poisoned, paralyzed, or burned. It might be able to turn a bad situation into an advantage."''

:''"<player>, you should go visit your mother every so often. I'm going to stay here and redouble my training. It would bother me as a <sc>Trainer</sc> to not avenge my loss to you, <player>!"''

* Before rematch{{sup/3|E}}

* Being defeated in a rematch{{sup/3|E}}

* After being defeated in a rematch{{sup/3|E}}

* Receiving e-Reader Berry{{sup/3|RS}}

:''"Hi, <player>! I just received a very rare <sc>Berry</sc>. I'd like you to have it."''

:''"Oh, <player>? Where are you now? It sounds windy wherever you are. I just heard from <sc>[[Devon Corporation|Devon]]</sc>'s <sc>[[Mr. Stone]]</sc> about your <sc>[[PokéNav]]</sc>, so I decided to give you a call. It sounds like you're doing fine, so that's fine with me. You take care now."''

:''"In <sc>Rustboro</sc>, there's a man that goes by the odd name of the <sc>Cutter</sc>. If you're in the area, you should pay him a visit."''

:''"<player>! You'd better go visit your Mother every so often. I'm going to remain here and redouble my training. The way of battling is deep and unforgiving!"''

:''"Hm, a <sc>{{key|III|S.S. Ticket|Ticket}}</sc> for a ferry? If I recall, there are ferry ports in <sc>{{ci|Slateport}}</sc> and <sc>{{ci|Lilycove}}</sc>."''

:''"<player>, if you have ambition as a <sc>Trainer</sc>, go to the <sc>{{OBP|Battle Tower|Generation III}}</sc>. It should teach you that there is no end to a <sc>Trainer</sc>'s chosen path."''{{sup/3|RS}}

===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====

* Before battle (first round)

:''"I will do everything in my power as a Trainer to win. You'd better give it your best shot, too!"''

* Before battle (second round)

* Before battle (final round)

* Being defeated

* If the player is defeated

* In the lobby, after the tournament

====[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]====

* First visit

:''"Come back and challenge me again anytime. I'll be looking forward to seeing you and your Pokémon when you're a bit stronger."''

:''"Hm?"''

* After earning the {{badge|Balance}}

:''"Learn a lot!"''

:''"Hahahah! What a coincidence! I caught myself thinking the same thing."''

:''"Yes. I know exactly what you mean."''

* First visit

:''"Mm-hmm. I see."''

:''"Wally, here. I'll lend you one of my Pokémon."''

* After helping Wally

:''"So did it go well?"''

* Before battle

* Being defeated

* After being defeated

:''"I can't believe it. I lost to <player>?"''

:''"{{m|Retaliate}} will allow you to take revenge for a fallen team member. Its power will be doubled if you have a Pokémon use it in the very next move right after an ally faints. I hope you and your Pokémon will be diligent enough to use it wisely."''

:''"As the Gym Leader, I can't express how frustrated I am."''

:''"But, as a father, it makes me both happy and a little sad. It's odd."''

:''"I'll see you on your way. Let's get out of here."''

* After obtaining [[Eon Ticket]]

:* Before obtaining [[Key Stone|Mega Bracelet]]

:* After obtaining Mega Bracelet

::''"I'll be waiting here. Take care out there by yourself, <player>. I have faith that you're up to the task!"''

* After capturing Latias{{sup/6|OR}}/Latios{{sup/6|AS}}

:''"Your meeting Latias{{sup/6|OR}}/Latios{{sup/6|AS}} is no less than a miracle. Don't let such a precious gift go to waste. I hope you'll continue this journey of yours, with just as much zeal for Pokémon as you've shown so far."''

* Post-credits

:''"Hm? What is it?"''

* After becoming Champion

:''"Hm?"''

:''"Thanks for looking after the house while I'm away, dear."''

:''"Hm?"''

:''"Morning, <player>. You must be bushed. You slept like a log."''

:''"Hm, so it was {{key|VI|S.S. Ticket|a ferry ticket}}, was it? As I recall, you can catch [[S.S. Tidal|the ferry]] from the ports in Slateport and Lilycove. <player>! If you have ambition as a Trainer, I want you to take that ferry to the {{color2|00aeef|Battle Resort}}. I think it will teach you that there is no end to a Trainer's chosen path."''

:''"I'd better be heading back to the Petalburg Gym, then. Thanks for looking after the house while I'm away, honey."''

* {{ho|Victory Road}}

==Artwork==

Ash had his Gym battle with Norman in ''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]''. Using his {{AP|Grovyle}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{AP|Torkoal}}, Ash defeated Norman's Pokémon. Upset by his father's loss, Max stole the Balance Badge and locked himself up in Norman's greenhouse. Norman was able to calm Max down, and Max gave Ash his {{Badge|Balance}}.  

===Pokémon===

This listing is of Norman's Pokémon in the [[Pokémon anime]].

{{TrainerPoké

|trainer=Norman

|epname=There's no Place Like Hoenn

|vajp=Yūji Ueda

|desc={{p|Vigoroth}} was first seen in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'' after Norman agreed to have an unofficial battle with {{Ash}} due to his lack of having less than three Pokémon. After a tough battle with [[Ash's Pikachu]], Vigoroth managed to defeat him. Later, it helped in destroying one of [[Team Rocket's mechas]] that was attacking the Gym.

==In the manga==

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====Pokémon====

{{TrainerPoké

|main=yes

|trainer=Norman

Norman's search leads him to the [[Weather Institute]], where he attacks Ruby, demanding to know why he ran away from home. Ruby considers running away, but he decides to stay and fight in order to prove to his father how determined he is. Norman easily gains the upper hand due to teaching Ruby all he knows about fighting, but Ruby turns the tide by using new tactics with the Pokémon he caught on his journey. The battle causes the worn-out institute to break apart, leaving Ruby and Norman left dangling above shrapnel that fell from their battle. With the Running Shoes he got as a gift from Norman, Ruby manages to save the both of them, but is left exhausted and defeated. Norman attempts to continue their battle, but he is stopped by fellow Gym Leader [[Winona]]. Winona tells Norman that he is in trouble for leaving his Gym despite challengers wanting to battle. Norman grudgingly obeys Winona's command to come with her. Before he leaves, Norman tells Ruby that he accepts his desire to partake in Pokémon Contests despite his own personal dislike of them. He demands that in return, Ruby should not return home until he has fully accomplished his goals.

When {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} are awakened, they begin causing {{a|Drought|droughts}} and {{a|Drizzle|downpours}} throughout Hoenn. Instead of helping stop the Pokémon from causing havoc, Norman decides to fulfill Wally's request and takes him to the [[Sky Pillar]] for training. After several days of training, Wally becomes much stronger from climbing the tower and battling the wild Pokémon inside. As they continue to train, Norman gets a call from [[Scott]], who informs him that Ruby was chosen to be the wielder of the Red Orb used to control Groudon. This makes Norman decide to team up with Wally to awaken the third Legendary Pokémon that can stop Groudon and Kyogre, {{p|Rayquaza}}. Upon succeeding, Norman leaves Wally behind and flies off on Rayquaza to [[Sootopolis City]].

Once Archie and Maxie were defeated, Ruby used his {{p|Celebi}} to revive all the people that were killed in the final battle. Norman is brought back to life thanks to Celebi's time travel abilities. Afterward, Norman celebrated the victory with his allies and thanked Ruby and {{adv|Sapphire}} for their assistance in the battle. Sapphire immediately challenged Norman to a Gym battle, which she managed to win and earn the Balance Badge.

====Pokémon====

This listing is for Norman's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

|epnum=PS185

|epname=Nixing Nuzleaf

{{TrainerPoké

|epnum=PS185

|epname=Nixing Nuzleaf

{{TrainerPoké

|epnum=PS258

||epname=Rayquaza Redemption I

{{TrainerPoké

None of Slakoth's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké

|trainer=Norman

|type2=Flying

=====Given away=====

{{TrainerPoké

|main=Kiki

|epnum=PS181

|epname=Creeping Past Cacnea

{{TrainerPoké

|trainer=Ruby

|pkmn=Ralts

|gender=female

|type1=Psychic

|img=Rara Ralts.png

|epnum=PS181

|epname=Creeping Past Cacnea

{{TrainerPoké

|epnum=PS240

|epname=Talk About Timing, Treecko

{{endspoilers}}

==Trivia==

* He is the first and currently only father of the {{player}} that has been seen in the core series of games.

* In {{v2|Emerald}}, Norman owns a Linoone that knows {{m|Slash}} at level 29, which Linoone [[Game move errors|does not learn]] until level 41.

|From his Japanese name

|}

==Notes==

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[[zh:千里]]