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Brock appeared in person in [[SS027]], where it was revealed that he had attended the Pokémon medical school and had been sent to [[Johto]] to apprentice under a Pokémon Doctor as part of his training. While passing through the town he bumped into [[Pokémon Connoisseur]] {{an|Cilan}} briefly, then encountered him again when Cilan took his {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}} to be treated at the town's [[Pokémon Center]] after it was injured by a {{p|Gyarados}}. While waiting for it to recover, the two encountered the beginning Trainer [[Ayumi]] who was having trouble teaching her {{p|Pikachu}} to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}; Brock was very impressed with Cilan's talents as Cilan helped Pikachu master the move. Later, when the Gyarados that Cilan encountered earlier started to rampage due to being injured by the {{pkmn|poacher}} [[Amer]], Brock spotted that it was injured, so after Pansage's {{m|Grass Whistle}} put it to {{status|sleep}}, Brock was able to quickly treat it. Afterwards, the two said goodbye to each other and continued their separate travels, having never learned their names or that {{Ash}} was a mutual friend of theirs. | Brock appeared in person in [[SS027]], where it was revealed that he had attended the Pokémon medical school and had been sent to [[Johto]] to apprentice under a Pokémon Doctor as part of his training. While passing through the town he bumped into [[Pokémon Connoisseur]] {{an|Cilan}} briefly, then encountered him again when Cilan took his {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}} to be treated at the town's [[Pokémon Center]] after it was injured by a {{p|Gyarados}}. While waiting for it to recover, the two encountered the beginning Trainer [[Ayumi]] who was having trouble teaching her {{p|Pikachu}} to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}; Brock was very impressed with Cilan's talents as Cilan helped Pikachu master the move. Later, when the Gyarados that Cilan encountered earlier started to rampage due to being injured by the {{pkmn|poacher}} [[Amer]], Brock spotted that it was injured, so after Pansage's {{m|Grass Whistle}} put it to {{status|sleep}}, Brock was able to quickly treat it. Afterwards, the two said goodbye to each other and continued their separate travels, having never learned their names or that {{Ash}} was a mutual friend of theirs. | ||
[[File:Brock and Lillie.png|thumb|240px|Brock checking up [[Snowy]] in [[SM042]]]] | [[File:Brock and Lillie.png|thumb|240px|Brock checking up [[Snowy]] in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto]]'']] | ||
==={{series|Sun & Moon}}=== | ==={{series|Sun & Moon}}=== | ||
Brock | Brock reappeared in two episodes of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, starting with ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''. Brock reunited with Ash when he and {{ashcl}} arrived at the Kanto airport, where he also used his expertise as a Pokémon {{tc|Doctor}} to diagnose {{an|Lillie}}'s [[Snowy]]'s airsickness as harmless. Brock and Misty then compared Kantonian and [[Regional variant|Alolan]] Pokémon with the class at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Professor Oak's lab]]. Later, Brock and the rest of the group worked together to defeat {{TRT}}, who Brock was angry to find were still up to their old tactics of stealing Pokémon. Afterwards, the group had a party and learned from [[Professor Kukui]] that the class had plans to head to [[Cerulean City]] for a Gym battle. | ||
In ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', the group arrived at Cerulean City, where Brock and Misty assisted Professor Kukui's lecture on the mechanics of Gym battles and the [[Pokémon League]]. Brock defeated Lillie and {{an|Sophocles}} in a [[Multi Battle]], then used his [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Brock|Steelix}} to defeat {{an|Kiawe}} and his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}. He and Misty then bade Ash and his classmates farewell and accepted Ash's offer to visit Alola sometime in the future. | |||
Brock also made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. | Brock also made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. | ||
==Character== | ==Character== | ||
[[File:Brock | [[File:Brock preparing Pokémon food.png|thumb|left|220px|Brock preparing [[Pokémon food]]]] | ||
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Brock is a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} and a former [[Gym Leader]] of Pewter City who is studying to become a {{tc|Doctor|Pokémon Doctor}}. He is a {{ashfr|close friend}} and former traveling companion of {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{an|May}}, [[Max]] and {{an|Dawn}}. Some notes on official sketches of his character set his age at 15 at the start of the series.<ref>Kids Pocket Books Pocket Monsters (テレビアニメ版 ポケットモンスターまるかじりブック〈3〉 (キッズ・ポケット・ブックス) )</ref> He is an experienced cook and caretaker by nature, so he always makes scrumptious food both for {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and for [[human]]s. | In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Brock is a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} and a former [[Gym Leader]] of Pewter City who is studying to become a {{tc|Doctor|Pokémon Doctor}}. He is a {{ashfr|close friend}} and former traveling companion of {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{an|May}}, [[Max]] and {{an|Dawn}}. Some notes on official sketches of his character set his age at 15 at the start of the series.<ref>Kids Pocket Books Pocket Monsters (テレビアニメ版 ポケットモンスターまるかじりブック〈3〉 (キッズ・ポケット・ブックス) )</ref> He is an experienced cook and caretaker by nature, so he always makes scrumptious food both for {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and for [[human]]s. | ||
When he was younger, he participated in {{wp|Little League Baseball}}, as mentioned in ''[[EP125|The Little Big Horn]]''. Early on, he showed that he carries around a {{Badge|Boulder}} for identification. He has [[Contest Pass]]es for the [[Kanto]] and [[Hoenn]] [[region]]s, though only once did he compete in a [[Pokémon Contest]]. | When he was younger, he participated in {{wp|Little League Baseball}}, as mentioned in ''[[EP125|The Little Big Horn]]''. Early on, he showed that he carries around a {{Badge|Boulder}} for identification. He has [[Contest Pass]]es for the [[Kanto]] and [[Hoenn]] [[region]]s, though only once did he compete in a [[Pokémon Contest]]. | ||
One of his best known character traits is that he falls in love with every pretty woman he meets, particularly [[Officer Jenny]] and [[Nurse Joy]]. He can tell whether they are real or | One of his best known character traits is that he falls in love with every pretty woman he meets, particularly [[Officer Jenny]] and [[Nurse Joy]]. He can tell whether they are real or imposters, as well as spot the differences between them. This "ability" has been used multiple times in the series. | ||
[[File:Brock and Nurse Joy.png|240px|thumb|Brock flirting with Nurse Joy]] | |||
Brock has had two notable musical appearances. One is the Japanese ending theme [[Takeshi's Paradise]], which is about his love for women and his determination to find love despite often appearing foolish and getting heartbroken. There is a running joke about him singing this song often in the anime, since it is the only song he knows. The other is the [[Pokémon Karaokémon]] song [[Two Perfect Girls]], which is about his love of both Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy. | Brock has had two notable musical appearances. One is the Japanese ending theme [[Takeshi's Paradise]], which is about his love for women and his determination to find love despite often appearing foolish and getting heartbroken. There is a running joke about him singing this song often in the anime, since it is the only song he knows. The other is the [[Pokémon Karaokémon]] song [[Two Perfect Girls]], which is about his love of both Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy. | ||
Brock is considered the most mature, wise and level-headed of the main characters, and he is arguably the most intelligent character as well. He often acts as an older brother and caretaker to the other characters and a voice of reason in disputes. He will usually place others before him and will help and support his friends even against his better judgment or at his own expense. While he is not shown to battle often, he can understand the situations and strategies in any [[Pokémon battle]], and often explains them to the other characters, probably due to the fact that he was once a [[Gym Leader]]. His wisdom is possibly derived from how observant he is; he can tell just by sight how a Pokémon is feeling. | Brock is considered the most mature, wise and level-headed of the main characters, and he is arguably the most intelligent character as well. He often acts as an older brother and caretaker to the other characters and a voice of reason in disputes. He will usually place others before him and will help and support his friends even against his better judgment or at his own expense. While he is not shown to battle often, he can understand the situations and strategies in any [[Pokémon battle]], and often explains them to the other characters, probably due to the fact that he was once a [[Gym Leader]]. His wisdom is possibly derived from how observant he is; he can tell just by sight how a Pokémon is feeling. | ||
Brock always carries books and maps with him, and thus is usually the character who knows where the group is headed and what they can do when they get there, though in the {{series|Advanced Generation}} this role was mostly taken over by Max, who owns a [[PokéNav]]. Brock also carries a small blue journal containing information on every girl he meets, referring to it in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' as his "Little Blue Book of Babes". He also carries a lot of other supplies, such as [[Potion]]s, [[Pokémon food]], and a set of cookware, as well as practical tools like a brush and pocket knife; in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', the extent of his preparedness and comically large capacity of his [[bag]] was demonstrated, as he pulled out a table and full tea set out of his backpack. He is a domestic, and | Brock always carries books and maps with him, and thus is usually the character who knows where the group is headed and what they can do when they get there, though in the {{series|Advanced Generation}} this role was mostly taken over by Max, who owns a [[PokéNav]]. Brock also carries a small blue journal containing information on every girl he meets, referring to it in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' as his "Little Blue Book of Babes". He also carries a lot of other supplies, such as [[Potion]]s, [[Pokémon food]], and a set of cookware, as well as practical tools like a brush and pocket knife; in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', the extent of his preparedness and comically large capacity of his [[bag]] was demonstrated, as he pulled out a table and full tea set out of his backpack. He is a domestic, and handles all the cooking and cleaning for his friends. | ||
[[File:Max Brock ears.png|thumb|left|220px|Max pulling Brock's ears]] | [[File:Max Brock ears.png|thumb|left|220px|Max pulling Brock's ears]] | ||
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As [[Gym]] tradition dictated, Brock's first Pokémon, {{TP|Brock|Onix}} and {{TP|Brock|Geodude}}, were {{t|Rock}} [[types]]. However, once he was able to leave the [[Pewter Gym]] and go on a {{pkmn|journey}}, he has dedicated himself to learn about how to care for a variety of Pokémon. As he has stated in ''[[DP125|Battling A Cute Drama!]]'', his philosophy is that the important thing about being a Pokémon Trainer is the [[friendship|bond]] between Trainer and Pokémon. | As [[Gym]] tradition dictated, Brock's first Pokémon, {{TP|Brock|Onix}} and {{TP|Brock|Geodude}}, were {{t|Rock}} [[types]]. However, once he was able to leave the [[Pewter Gym]] and go on a {{pkmn|journey}}, he has dedicated himself to learn about how to care for a variety of Pokémon. As he has stated in ''[[DP125|Battling A Cute Drama!]]'', his philosophy is that the important thing about being a Pokémon Trainer is the [[friendship|bond]] between Trainer and Pokémon. | ||
His Pokémon tend to be an eclectic mix of types and dispositions. However, all of his Pokémon tend to have strong bonds with Brock and have been shown to be very capable battlers, despite the fact that Brock does not go out of his way to {{pkmn|training|train}} his Pokémon. | His Pokémon tend to be an eclectic mix of types and dispositions. However, all of his Pokémon tend to have strong bonds with Brock and have been shown to be very capable battlers, despite the fact that Brock does not go out of his way to {{pkmn|training|train}} his Pokémon. Brock {{pkmn|groomer|grooms}} not only his Pokémon but also those of his friends with whom he travels. | ||
This is a listing of {{cat|Brock's Pokémon}} as of the most recent Japanese episode. As Brock has returned to Pewter City in order to study to become a {{tc|Doctor|Pokémon Doctor}}, most of his Pokémon are there and are not listed as "on hand." | This is a listing of {{cat|Brock's Pokémon}} as of the most recent Japanese episode. As Brock has returned to Pewter City in order to study to become a {{tc|Doctor|Pokémon Doctor}}, most of his Pokémon are there and are not listed as "on hand." | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Brock Memories.png|thumb|250px|Some [[Photography|old memories]] of Brock with his traveling companions]] | |||
* Most official sources do not give Brock a last name. However, several sources suggest that in the anime, his last name is Harrison. In the July 2006 issue of [[K-Zone]] Magazine, [[Eric Stuart]] was interviewed, and he stated that Brock's last name is '''Harrison'''. | * Most official sources do not give Brock a last name. However, several sources suggest that in the anime, his last name is Harrison. In the July 2006 issue of [[K-Zone]] Magazine, [[Eric Stuart]] was interviewed, and he stated that Brock's last name is '''Harrison'''. | ||
* Brock captured a new Pokémon sooner after his debut than any other main character, even Ash, by capturing {{TP|Brock|Zubat}} in ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]'', exactly one episode after [[EP005|his debut]]. | * Brock captured a new Pokémon sooner after his debut than any other main character, even Ash, by capturing {{TP|Brock|Zubat}} in ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]'', exactly one episode after [[EP005|his debut]]. | ||
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* Brock has owned four Pokémon [[List of Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions|whose evolutions debuted in a different generation]] than that Pokémon ({{TP|Brock|Golbat}}, {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, {{TP|Brock|Bonsly}}, and {{TP|Brock|Happiny}}). All of them have since evolved. | * Brock has owned four Pokémon [[List of Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions|whose evolutions debuted in a different generation]] than that Pokémon ({{TP|Brock|Golbat}}, {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, {{TP|Brock|Bonsly}}, and {{TP|Brock|Happiny}}). All of them have since evolved. | ||
* Brock is the only person to have been Ash's main traveling companion for more than one series, traveling with him during the [[original series]] (minus the {{DL|List of original series episodes|Orange League arc}}), {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. | * Brock is the only person to have been Ash's main traveling companion for more than one series, traveling with him during the [[original series]] (minus the {{DL|List of original series episodes|Orange League arc}}), {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. | ||
* The {{series|XY}} is the only series where Brock does not appear and is never mentioned. | * The {{series|XY}} is the only series where Brock does not appear and is never mentioned. | ||
** However, the ear pull {{an|Misty}} and [[Max]] did on Brock was referenced by {{an|Shauna}} and {{an|Tierno}} in ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]''. | ** However, the ear pull {{an|Misty}} and [[Max]] did on Brock was referenced by {{an|Shauna}} and {{an|Tierno}} in ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]''. | ||
* Brock ranked first place in a 20th anniversary poll leading up to ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' concerning former cast members viewers want to see return.<ref>https://s.animeanime.jp/article/2017/05/11/33827.html</ref> | * Brock ranked first place in a 20th anniversary poll leading up to ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' concerning former cast members viewers want to see return.<ref>https://s.animeanime.jp/article/2017/05/11/33827.html</ref> | ||
* Brock is the first main character in the anime to use [[Mega Evolution]]. | * Brock is the first main character in the anime to use [[Mega Evolution]]. | ||
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*{{wp|Brock (Pokémon)|Article on Wikipedia}} | *{{wp|Brock (Pokémon)|Article on Wikipedia}} | ||
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