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[[File:Young N.png|left|250px|thumb|N as a child]] | [[File:Young N.png|left|250px|thumb|N as a child]] | ||
[[File:NClose.png|200px|thumb|A close-up of N in [[N's Castle|his castle]] after the final battle]] | [[File:NClose.png|200px|thumb|A close-up of N in [[N's Castle|his castle]] after the final battle]] | ||
When N was young, he was orphaned and left in the woods; | When N was young, he was orphaned and left in the woods; there, he was raised by Pokémon. One day, [[Ghetsis]] came, claiming to be his father, and raised him to be king of [[Team Plasma]]. According to [[Anthea and Concordia|Concordia]], "N's heart is pure and innocent". | ||
As a child, he was raised together with {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and was isolated from [[human]]s. Ghetsis would only let N see Pokémon that had been hurt by humans. Based on the contents of his room in [[N's Castle|his castle]], as a child he appeared to be interested in skateboarding, transportation (such as planes and trains), basketball, and darts. He also had many brand new toys. Pokémon have played with his toys, as his skateboard is covered in claw marks and scratches. The [[Seven Sages]] educated him in many subjects. | As a child, he was raised together with {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and was isolated from [[human]]s. Ghetsis would only let N see Pokémon that had been hurt by humans. Based on the contents of his room in [[N's Castle|his castle]], as a child he appeared to be interested in skateboarding, transportation (such as planes and trains), basketball, and darts. He also had many brand new toys. Pokémon have played with his toys, as his skateboard is covered in claw marks and scratches. The [[Seven Sages]] educated him in many subjects. | ||
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In the opening of Black and White, N is clothed in special garb and is crowned by Ghetsis in the throne room of N's Castle. During the ceremony, as the other sages watch, N remembers his childhood spent with his Pokémon friends. | In the opening of Black and White, N is clothed in special garb and is crowned by Ghetsis in the throne room of N's Castle. During the ceremony, as the other sages watch, N remembers his childhood spent with his Pokémon friends. | ||
In Black and White, N serves as an anti-villain, being the secondary antagonist, yet a good natured person who sees Pokémon as his friends and is generally rather amicable toward the {{player}} as well. At several points during the game he appears before the player to battle. | In Black and White, N serves as an anti-villain, being the secondary antagonist, yet a good-natured person who sees Pokémon as his friends and is generally rather amicable toward the {{player}} as well. At several points during the game, he appears before the player to battle. | ||
In Black and White, the player first meets N in [[Accumula Town]] after Team Plasma's public rally and Ghetsis' speech, where he challenges the player to a [[Pokémon battle]]. He again appears outside of the [[Nacrene Gym]], for another battle, and later at [[Nimbasa City]], where he asks the player to talk to him while riding the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel. During this excursion, N reveals that he is the leader of Team Plasma; Ghetsis had asked him to assist him in Team Plasma's liberation of Pokémon. It is confirmed after the ride | In Black and White, the player first meets N in [[Accumula Town]] after Team Plasma's public rally and Ghetsis' speech, where he challenges the player to a [[Pokémon battle]]. He again appears outside of the [[Nacrene Gym]], for another battle, and later at [[Nimbasa City]], where he asks the player to talk to him while riding the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel. During this excursion, N reveals that he is the leader of Team Plasma; Ghetsis had asked him to assist him in Team Plasma's liberation of Pokémon. It is confirmed after the ride when a group of Plasma Grunts address him as their leader, and he battles the player to allow them time to get away. He is again encountered at the [[Chargestone Cave]], where he battles the player, and lastly, in [[Dragonspiral Tower]], where he successfully befriends {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|Bl}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W}}. | ||
When the player challenges the {{un|Pokémon League}}, after beating the [[Elite Four]], the player finds N having already defeated {{pkmn|Champion}} [[Alder]]. When the player arrives, N summons his castle from under the ground. The castle attaches itself to the Pokémon League, and as he enters the castle, N challenges the player to come and face him. | When the player challenges the {{un|Pokémon League}}, after beating the [[Elite Four]], the player finds N having already defeated {{pkmn|Champion}} [[Alder]]. When the player arrives, N summons his castle from under the ground. The castle attaches itself to the Pokémon League, and as he enters the castle, N challenges the player to come and face him. | ||
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Within the castle's throne room, N tells the player that his goal is to create separate worlds for both humans and Pokémon, saying that he is willing to battle even if his Pokémon are hurt. To combat the player, he summons Zekrom{{sup/5|Bl}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}. As N's dragon appears, the player's [[Light Stone]]{{sup/5|Bl}}/[[Dark Stone]]{{sup/5|W}} is revived into the opposing dragon, and N encourages the player to battle it. | Within the castle's throne room, N tells the player that his goal is to create separate worlds for both humans and Pokémon, saying that he is willing to battle even if his Pokémon are hurt. To combat the player, he summons Zekrom{{sup/5|Bl}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}. As N's dragon appears, the player's [[Light Stone]]{{sup/5|Bl}}/[[Dark Stone]]{{sup/5|W}} is revived into the opposing dragon, and N encourages the player to battle it. | ||
Once the dragon is caught, N will challenge the player. After N is defeated, Ghetsis appears and reveals he had made N befriend Zekrom{{sup/5|Bl}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}, having used him all along, with his intention having been for him to remain the only Pokémon user and | Once the dragon is caught, N will challenge the player. After N is defeated, Ghetsis appears and reveals he had made N befriend Zekrom{{sup/5|Bl}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}, having used him all along, with his intention having been for him to remain the only Pokémon user and thus rule over everybody else. Ghetsis battles the player in a rage, despite N's protest. After the battle, Alder and Cheren arrest Ghetsis and take him away. | ||
After the battle, N apologizes, walks to a hole to outside on edge of the throne room, lets out his [[Legendary Pokémon]], and bids a final farewell to the player. Then, after the credit-roll, an epilogue movie plays in which Zekrom{{sup/5|Bl}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}, with N on top, hovers above the clouds and, activating its tail's engine, accelerates away. | After the battle, N apologizes, walks to a hole to outside on edge of the throne room, lets out his [[Legendary Pokémon]], and bids a final farewell to the player. Then, after the credit-roll, an epilogue movie plays in which Zekrom{{sup/5|Bl}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}, with N on top, hovers above the clouds and, activating its tail's engine, accelerates away. | ||
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:''"It's over! Never again will Pokémon be made to suffer or be held captive by humans. It's all thanks to my friend, {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|Bl}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W}}! You may have the title of Champion… But you can't stop me with just a title. Your soft heart has left you weak. Years ago, you lost your Pokémon, your partner, to sickness. In order to forget the pain in your heart, you wandered Unova… Who knows how long it's been since you've had to fight with your full strength? I actually kind of like that about you, though. As a Trainer who far outmatches the Champion, I shall issue an order across Unova: Trainers of the world, free your Pokémon!"'' | :''"It's over! Never again will Pokémon be made to suffer or be held captive by humans. It's all thanks to my friend, {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|Bl}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W}}! You may have the title of Champion… But you can't stop me with just a title. Your soft heart has left you weak. Years ago, you lost your Pokémon, your partner, to sickness. In order to forget the pain in your heart, you wandered Unova… Who knows how long it's been since you've had to fight with your full strength? I actually kind of like that about you, though. As a Trainer who far outmatches the Champion, I shall issue an order across Unova: Trainers of the world, free your Pokémon!"'' | ||
:''"You and I both put our beliefs on the line and fought with all our strength. And I won. Do not say another word."'' | :''"You and I both put our beliefs on the line and fought with all our strength. And I won. Do not say another word."'' | ||
:''"...I've been waiting. In the future I envisioned, you obtained a stone. And, indeed, you have. That Light Stone{{sup/5|Bl}}/Dark Stone{{sup/5|W}}... {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|Bl}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W}} is responding to it. Stop. This is not | :''"...I've been waiting. In the future I envisioned, you obtained a stone. And, indeed, you have. That Light Stone{{sup/5|Bl}}/Dark Stone{{sup/5|W}}... {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|Bl}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W}} is responding to it. Stop. This is not suitable for the legendary dragons! From the ground, rise up! The castle of Team Plasma! Surround the Pokémon League!"'' | ||
:''"What has just appeared is Team Plasma's castle. The king's words will resound from the heights to all below. You must come to the castle, as well. Everything will be decided there. Whether Pokémon will be liberated from people, or whether Pokémon and people will live together… We will see whose belief is stronger... And our result will change the world."'' | :''"What has just appeared is Team Plasma's castle. The king's words will resound from the heights to all below. You must come to the castle, as well. Everything will be decided there. Whether Pokémon will be liberated from people, or whether Pokémon and people will live together… We will see whose belief is stronger... And our result will change the world."'' | ||
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:''"It's time to settle this once and for all! My determination is absolute! I will prove the value of my beliefs even if it means my Pokémon friends get hurt! Since you've come this far, I believe you are equally determined. If that's so, prove it to me! Show me the depth of your determination!"'' | :''"It's time to settle this once and for all! My determination is absolute! I will prove the value of my beliefs even if it means my Pokémon friends get hurt! Since you've come this far, I believe you are equally determined. If that's so, prove it to me! Show me the depth of your determination!"'' | ||
:''"You came all this way to battle me… But {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|Bl}}/{{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}} is not responding. You haven't yet been recognized as the hero, have you? How disappointing. I actually kind of liked you a little. Through our many battles, I got the feeling that you might be a Trainer who truly cares for Pokémon!"'' | :''"You came all this way to battle me… But {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|Bl}}/{{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}} is not responding. You haven't yet been recognized as the hero, have you? How disappointing. I actually kind of liked you a little. Through our many battles, I got the feeling that you might be a Trainer who truly cares for Pokémon!"'' | ||
:''"But I was kidding myself. The idea of Trainers getting to know each other through battles is | :''"But I was kidding myself. The idea of Trainers getting to know each other through battles is ridiculous! You have two options. Challenge me to a fight you can't win, or leave this place and watch the birth of a new world where Pokémon are free of people! {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|Bl}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W}}! Come to me!"'' | ||
:''"Your Light Stone{{sup/5|Bl}}/Dark Stone{{sup/5|W}} is… I mean, {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|Bl}}/{{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}} is…"'' | :''"Your Light Stone{{sup/5|Bl}}/Dark Stone{{sup/5|W}} is… I mean, {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|Bl}}/{{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}} is…"'' | ||
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* Throne room | * Throne room | ||
:''"That's the place!"'' | :''"That's the place!"'' | ||
:''"It was two years ago. For the sake of Pokémon… For my ideal world…{{sup/5|B2}}/For my world of truth…{{sup/5|W2}} I put my beliefs on the line and battle a certain Trainer! And I lost… But at the same time, I learned something important. To make | :''"It was two years ago. For the sake of Pokémon… For my ideal world…{{sup/5|B2}}/For my world of truth…{{sup/5|W2}} I put my beliefs on the line and battle a certain Trainer! And I lost… But at the same time, I learned something important. To make the world better, you must accept different ideas."''' | ||
:''"I learned that this is the formula for changing the world. Accepting different ideas… I want to see if you a Trainer whose heart is strong enough to do that."'' | :''"I learned that this is the formula for changing the world. Accepting different ideas… I want to see if you a Trainer whose heart is strong enough to do that."'' | ||
:''"Zekrom{{sup/5|B2}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W2}}, come!"'' | :''"Zekrom{{sup/5|B2}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W2}}, come!"'' | ||
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:* After being defeated | :* After being defeated | ||
::''"Zekrom{{sup/5|B2}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W2}} and I were defeated. | ::''"Zekrom{{sup/5|B2}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W2}} and I were defeated. Your feelings, your desire to know the truth— that's what surpassed us. Battling with you reminded me of two years ago..."'' | ||
::''"It may just be a little, but I know you better... That's how I feel. | ::''"It may just be a little, but I know you better... That's how I feel. | ||
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===In the Pocket Monsters BW manga=== | ===In the Pocket Monsters BW manga=== | ||
[[File:N PMBW.png|thumb|150px|N in Pocket Monsters BW]] | [[File:N PMBW.png|thumb|150px|N in Pocket Monsters BW]] | ||
N first appears in the third chapter of | N first appears in the third chapter of {{OBP|Pocket Monsters BW|Kosaku Anakubo}}, where he shows his ability to communicate with Pokémon which [[Red's Clefairy]] tries to record and sell for money. | ||
====Pokémon==== | ====Pokémon==== | ||
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|img=N Purrloin FAT.png | |img=N Purrloin FAT.png | ||
|epnum=FAT1 | |epnum=FAT1 | ||
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|desc={{p|Purrloin}} is the first Pokémon seen in N's possession. It is stolen by [[Team Plasma]] grunts attempting to win N's favor, yet not knowing they are stealing it from N. Shin helps N defeat Togari and get it back. Later, he uses it to deliver a letter to Togari. | |desc={{p|Purrloin}} is the first Pokémon seen in N's possession. It is stolen by [[Team Plasma]] grunts attempting to win N's favor, yet not knowing they are stealing it from N. Shin helps N defeat Togari and get it back. Later, he uses it to deliver a letter to Togari. | ||
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|img=N Zekrom FAT.png | |img=N Zekrom FAT.png | ||
|epnum=FAT2 | |epnum=FAT2 | ||
|epname= | |||
|desc={{p|Zekrom}} is N's second known Pokémon. Atop [[Dragonspiral Tower]] it responds to N's commitment to his ideals and allows him to befriend it. He later uses it to destroy the Pokémon League and battle against Shin. | |desc={{p|Zekrom}} is N's second known Pokémon. Atop [[Dragonspiral Tower]] it responds to N's commitment to his ideals and allows him to befriend it. He later uses it to destroy the Pokémon League and battle against Shin. | ||
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==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
[[File: | [[File:NFatesCollide105a.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Art by [[Megumi Mizutani]] for the {{Trading Card Game}}]] | ||
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring N in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. | This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring N or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. | ||
{{cardlist/header| | {{cardlist/header|N's Pokémon|Stadium|char=yes}} | ||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Noble Victories|N|92}}|type=Supporter| | {{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Reshiram & Zekrom-GX (Cosmic Eclipse 157)|Reshiram & Zekrom]]{{TT GX}}|type=Dragon|standard=yes|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=157/236|jpset=Dream League|jprarity=RR|jpnum=036/049|enset2=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=222/236|jpset2=Dream League|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=064/049|enset3=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity3=Rare Secret|ennum3=259/236|jpset3=Dream League|jprarity3=HR|jpnum3=071/049}} | ||
{{cardlist/footer| | {{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Stadium}} | ||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Noble Victories|N|92}}|type=Supporter|expanded=Yes|enset=Noble Victories|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=92/101|jpset=Red Collection|jprarity=U|jpnum=066/066|enset2=Noble Victories|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=101/101|jpset2=Red Collection|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=071/066|enset3=Dark Explorers|enrarity3=Uncommon|ennum3=96/108|jpset3=Reshiram-EX Battle Strength Deck|jpnum3=016/018|jpset4=Zekrom-EX Battle Strength Deck|jpnum4=016/018|enset5=BW Black Star Promos|ennum5=BW100|jpset5=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum5=180/BW-P|jpset6=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum6=218/BW-P|enset7=Fates Collide|enrarity7=Uncommon|ennum7=105/124|jpset7=Awakening Psychic King|jprarity7=U|jpnum7=076/078|jpset8=Zygarde-EX Perfect Battle Deck|jpnum8=014/019|enset9=Yellow A Alternate cards|ennum9=105a/124|jpset9=The Best of XY|jpnum9=180/171}} | |||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Cosmic Eclipse|N's Resolve|200}}|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=200/236|jpset=Dream League|jprarity=U|jpnum=045/049|enset2=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=232/236|jpset2=Dream League|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=066/049}} | |||
{{cardlist/footer|Stadium}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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** They both befriend the {{player}} at the end of the game. | ** They both befriend the {{player}} at the end of the game. | ||
** Both of their identities are unknown until late in the game. | ** Both of their identities are unknown until late in the game. | ||
** Both are related to the leaders of [[villainous | ** Both are related to the leaders of [[villainous team]]s. | ||
** Both hold the title of king before being dethroned in some way. | |||
* The cube hanging from N's belt is a sliding puzzle similar to a {{wp|Void Cube}}, and has been in his possession since childhood. It's one of many design elements reflecting the character's mathematical motif, and also resembles the first iteration of a {{wp|Menger sponge}}, a geometric figure that simultaneously has infinite surface area and zero volume. | * The cube hanging from N's belt is a sliding puzzle similar to a {{wp|Void Cube}}, and has been in his possession since childhood. It's one of many design elements reflecting the character's mathematical motif, and also resembles the first iteration of a {{wp|Menger sponge}}, a geometric figure that simultaneously has infinite surface area and zero volume. | ||
** N's concept artwork and the accompanying notes indicate that the puzzle cube might have been relevant to the game's plot at one point and was going to show a central cube with a keyhole that would appear when the puzzle was solved<!--, locking away something mysterious in its core, which was implied to be a Pokémon-->. | ** N's concept artwork and the accompanying notes indicate that the puzzle cube might have been relevant to the game's plot at one point and was going to show a central cube with a keyhole that would appear when the puzzle was solved<!--, locking away something mysterious in its core, which was implied to be a Pokémon-->. | ||
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* An article in the May 2013 edition of ''PASH!'' estimated that N is about 20 years old. | * An article in the May 2013 edition of ''PASH!'' estimated that N is about 20 years old. | ||
* N's [[Trainer ID number]] is 00002. | * N's [[Trainer ID number]] is 00002. | ||
* N is the only [[core series]] {{cat|Villainous team leaders|villainous team leader}} introduced as of [[Generation VII]] to not appear in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]. This is likely because he was only [[Team Plasma]]'s puppet leader, whereas [[Ghetsis]] is the true mastermind behind the organization. | * N is the only [[core series]] {{cat|Villainous team leaders|villainous team leader}} introduced as of [[Generation VII]] to not appear in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]. This is likely because he was only [[Team Plasma]]'s puppet leader, whereas [[Ghetsis]], who did appear, is the true mastermind behind the organization. | ||
* N is the only person who is known to have turned down the chance to become a {{pkmn|Champion}}. | * N is the only person who is known to have turned down the chance to become a {{pkmn|Champion}}. | ||
* In Pokémon Black and White, N's Zekrom{{sup/5|B}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W}} is programmed to always use {{m|Fusion Bolt}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{m|Fusion Flare}}{{sup/5|W}} on the first turn of the final battle against N. | * In Pokémon Black and White, N's Zekrom{{sup/5|B}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W}} is programmed to always use {{m|Fusion Bolt}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{m|Fusion Flare}}{{sup/5|W}} on the first turn of the final battle against N. | ||
* Aside from the final battle, all of N's teams in Pokémon Black and White consist of Pokémon found at or near of the area where he's battled. | |||
==Names== | ==Names== | ||
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[[Category:Black and White characters]] | [[Category:Black and White characters]] | ||
[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 characters]] | [[Category:Black 2 and White 2 characters]] | ||
[[Category:Trainers with Legendary Pokémon]] | |||
[[Category:Masters characters]] | |||
[[Category:Members of Team Plasma]] | [[Category:Members of Team Plasma]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon Generations characters]] | [[Category:Pokémon Generations characters]] | ||
[[Category:Royalty]] | [[Category:Royalty]] | ||
[[Category:Pocket Monsters BW characters]] | [[Category:Pocket Monsters BW characters]] | ||
[[de:Natural Harmonia Gropius]] | [[de:Natural Harmonia Gropius]] | ||