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{{CharInfobox|
{{CharInfobox
color={{steel color}} |
|color={{steel color}}
corecolor={{steel color light}} |
|corecolor={{steel color light}}
bordercolor={{steel color dark}} |
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
name=Byron |
|name=Byron
jname=トウガン |
|jname=トウガン
tmname=Tougan |
|tmname=Tougan
slogan=yes |
|slogan=yes
sloganline=The Man with the Steel Body! |
|sloganline=The Man with the Steel Body!
image=Diamond Pearl Byron.png |
|image=Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Byron.png
size=160px |
|size=160px
caption=Artwork from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} |
|caption=Artwork from {{2v2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl}}
gender=Male |
|gender=Male
colors=yes|
|colors=yes
eyes=Black|
|eyes=Black
hair=Purple{{tt|*|games and anime}}, Brown{{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures}}|
|hair=Burgundy{{tt|*|games and anime}}, Brown{{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures}}
hometown=[[Canalave City]]{{tt|*|games}}, [[Oreburgh City]]{{tt|*|anime}} |
|hometown=[[Canalave City]]{{tt|*|games}}, [[Oreburgh City]]{{tt|*|anime}}
region=[[Sinnoh]] |
|region=[[Sinnoh]]
relatives=[[Roark]] (son),<br>[[Underground Man]] (father),<br>Unnamed wife ({{pkmn|anime}}) |
|relatives=[[Roark]] (son), [[Underground Man]] (relative), Unnamed wife ({{pkmn|anime}})
trainer=yes |
|trainer=yes
trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/4|DPPt}}<br>[[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/5|B2W2}} |
|trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/8|BDSP}}<br>[[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
game=yes |
|game=yes
generation={{Gen|IV}}, {{Gen|V}} |
|generation={{Gen|IV}}, {{Gen|V}}, {{Gen|VIII}}
games={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}<br/> {{2v2|Black|White|2}}|
|games={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}<br/> {{2v2|Black|White|2}}<br>{{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
leader=yes |
|leader=yes
gym=Canalave Gym |
|gym=Canalave Gym
specialist=yes |
|specialist=yes
type={{t|Steel}} types |
|type={{t|Steel}} types
badge=Badge#Mine Badge{{!}}Mine Badge |
|badge=Badge#Mine Badge{{!}}Mine Badge
brain=no |
|brain=no
anime=yes |
|anime=yes
epnum=DP107 |
|epnum=DP107
epname=Ancient Family Matters! |
|epname=Ancient Family Matters!
enva=[[Dan Green]]|
|enva=[[Dan Green]]
java=Kazuki Yao|
|java=[[Kazuki Yao]]
|pv=cameo
|pvnum=GOTCHA!
|pvname=GOTCHA!
}}
}}
'''Byron''' (Japanese: '''トウガン''' ''Tougan'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Canalave City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Canalave Gym]]. He hands out the {{Badge|Mine}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He specializes in {{type|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He is [[Roark]]'s father.
'''Byron''' (Japanese: '''トウガン''' ''Tougan'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Canalave City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Canalave Gym]]. He hands out the {{Badge|Mine}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He is [[Roark]]'s father.


==In the games==
==In the core series games==
Byron uses {{type|Steel}} Pokémon in his battles. Trainers who defeat him will receive the {{Badge|Mine}}, {{TM|91|Flash Cannon}}, and will be able to use {{m|Strength}} outside of battle. Byron asked [[Riley]] to become a Gym Leader, but Riley declined because he thought Byron's son Roark should be considered first. Byron isn't surprised to find that his inexperienced son lost to the protagonist, but is enthusiastic about the next generation of Pokémon Trainers. Byron resolves to train harder at [[Iron Island]] to compete with younger trainers.
Byron uses {{type|Steel}} Pokémon in his battles. Trainers who defeat him will receive the {{Badge|Mine}}, {{TM|91|Flash Cannon}}, and will be able to use {{m|Strength}} outside of battle. Byron asked [[Riley]] to become a Gym Leader, but Riley declined because he thought Byron's son Roark should be considered first. Byron isn't surprised to find that his inexperienced son lost to the protagonist, but is enthusiastic about the next generation of Pokémon Trainers. Byron resolves to train harder at [[Iron Island]] to compete with younger Trainers. A woman in [[Sunyshore City]] mentions Byron and the [[Underground Man]] are related and they, with [[Roark]], are a trio of dedicated diggers.


He apparently owns the normally deserted cabin on Iron Island. After the Elite Four, he can be found there. Speaking to him results in him chiding himself for still treating Roark like a child; he will then give the player a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Metal Coat}} and leave. In {{v2|Platinum}}, he mentions that he lived on Iron Island for a long time and so feels out of place when visiting the [[Villa]]. Along with those visits, he can also be battled again at the [[Battleground]] in Platinum.
He apparently owns the normally deserted cabin on Iron Island. After the {{player}} obtains the [[National Pokédex]], he can be found there. Speaking to him results in him chiding himself for still treating Roark like a child. He will then give the {{player}} a [[Metal Coat]] and leave. In {{v2|Platinum}}, he mentions that he lived on Iron Island for a long time and so feels out of place when visiting the [[Villa]]. Along with those visits, he can also be battled again at the [[Battleground]] in Platinum. He also battles the player in {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}} in [[Pokémon World Tournament]].


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}====
===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}====
{{Party|color={{steel color}}
{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
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|prize={{pdollar}}4680
|prize={{pdollar}}4680
|class=Leader
|class=Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Byron
|name=Byron
|game=DP
|game=DP
|location=Canalave Gym
|location=Canalave Gym
|pokemon=3
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|game=Diamond
|ndex=436
|ndex=436
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|move4=Hypnosis|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status
|move4=Hypnosis|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status
|move3=Confuse Ray|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status}}
|move3=Confuse Ray|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|game=Diamond
|ndex=208 m
|ndex=208 m
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|gender=male
|gender=male
|move1=Gyro Ball|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Gyro Ball|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move3=DragonBreath|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Special
|move2=DragonBreath|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status
|move3=Ice Fang|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move2=Ice Fang|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical}}
|move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|game=Diamond
|ndex=411
|ndex=411
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|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move4=Rest|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Rest|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game|Platinum}}====
===={{game|Platinum}}====
=====Gym match=====
=====Gym battle=====
{{Party
{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|color={{steel color}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
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|prize={{pdollar}}4920
|prize={{pdollar}}4920
|class=Leader
|class=Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Byron
|name=Byron
|game=Pt
|game=Pt
|location=Canalave Gym
|location=Canalave Gym
|pokemon=3
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|game=Platinum
|ndex=082
|ndex=082
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|move3=Tri Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move3=Tri Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Metal Sound|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Metal Sound|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|game=Platinum
|ndex=208 m
|ndex=208 m
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|move3=Ice Fang|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Fang|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|game=Platinum
|ndex=411
|ndex=411
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|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move4=Taunt|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Taunt|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


=====[[Rematch]]=====
=====[[Rematch]]=====
{{Party
{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|color={{steel color}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
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|prize={{pdollar}}7800
|prize={{pdollar}}7800
|class=Leader
|class=Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Byron
|name=Byron
|game=Pt
|game=Pt
|location=Battleground
|location=Battleground
|pokemon=5
|pokemon=5
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|game=Platinum
|ndex=227
|ndex=227
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|move3=Rock Tomb|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Tomb|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|game=Platinum
|ndex=462
|ndex=462
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|move4=Supersonic|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
|move4=Supersonic|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
|move3=Thunder Wave|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Status}}
|move3=Thunder Wave|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Status}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|game=Platinum
|ndex=208 m
|ndex=208 m
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|move3=DragonBreath|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Special
|move3=DragonBreath|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/4
{{Party/Div|color={{steel color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|game=Platinum
|ndex=411
|ndex=411
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|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move4=Rest|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Rest|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/4
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|game=Platinum
|ndex=306
|ndex=306
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|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Avalanche|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Avalanche|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
=====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]=====
=====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]=====
Byron uses three of these Pokémon in [[Single Battle]]s, four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s.
Byron uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s, and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s. He will always lead with his signature Pokémon, {{p|Bastiodon}}.


======Sinnoh Leaders Tournament======
======[[Sinnoh Leaders Tournament]]======
{{Party
{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}  
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Byron.png
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Byron.png
|prize=1 [[BP]]
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Byron}}
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Byron
|game=B2W2
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6
|pokemon=6
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/5
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=411
|ndex=411
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|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=208 m
|ndex=208 m
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|move3=Curse|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move3=Curse|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=437
|ndex=437
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|move3=Hypnosis|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move3=Hypnosis|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Trick Room|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Trick Room|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/5
{{Party/Div|color={{steel color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=462
|ndex=462
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|move3=Barrier|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move3=Barrier|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=306
|ndex=306
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|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Outrage|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Outrage|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon6={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=205
|ndex=205
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|move3=Light Screen|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move3=Light Screen|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Spikes|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Spikes|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Status}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


======Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament======
======[[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]]/[[World Leaders Tournament]]======
{{Party
{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}  
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Byron.png
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Byron.png
|prize=1 [[BP]]
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Byron}}
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Byron
|game=B2W2
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6
|pokemon=6
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/5
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=411
|ndex=411
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|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=530
|ndex=530
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|move3=Submission|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Submission|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=437
|ndex=437
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|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Trick Room|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Trick Room|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/5
{{Party/Div|color={{steel color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=462
|ndex=462
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|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Mirror Coat|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Mirror Coat|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=306
|ndex=306
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|move3=Head Smash|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Head Smash|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Dragon Rush|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Dragon Rush|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon6={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=205
|ndex=205
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|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===Quotes===
===={{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}====
'''[[Canalave Gym]]'''
=====Gym battle=====
* Before battle
{{Party/Single
:''"Ah! That's [[Oreburgh Gym]] [[Badge]]! I see, I see! You've defeated my son. But that's no surprise. He still has much to learn. In place of my son Roark, I, Byron, will take your challenge!"''
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|sprite=VSByron BDSP.png|size=90px
|prize={{Pdollar}}4,836
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Byron
|game=BDSP
|location=Canalave Gym
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=436
|pokemon=Bronzor
|level=36
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Confuse Ray|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Status
|move2=Sandstorm|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Status
|move3=Trick Room|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=208
|pokemon=Steelix
|gender=male
|level=36
|type1=Steel|type2=Ground
|ability=Sturdy
|held=Soft Sand
|move1=Thunder Fang|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Sandstorm|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Status
|move4=Gyro Ball|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=411
|pokemon=Bastiodon
|gender=male
|level=39
|type1=Rock|type2=Steel
|ability=Sturdy
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Iron Defense|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Thunderbolt|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}


* After sending out last Pokémon
=====[[Rematch]]=====
:''"Oh, what's this? My last one! This is where we make our stand!"''
{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|sprite=VSByron BDSP.png|size=90px
|prize={{Pdollar}}8,928
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Byron
|game=BDSP
|location=Canalave Gym
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=227
|pokemon=Skarmory
|gender=male
|level=69
|type1=Steel|type2=Flying
|ability=Sturdy
|held=Leftovers
|move1=Steel Wing|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stealth Rock|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Status
|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move4=Taunt|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=208
|pokemon=Steelix
|gender=male
|level=69
|type1=Steel|type2=Ground
|ability=Sheer Force
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Iron Tail|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Fang|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=462
|pokemon=Magnezone
|level=70
|type1=Electric|type2=Steel
|ability=Analytic
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flash Cannon|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Special
|move3=Light Screen|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Magnet Rise|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{steel color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=395
|pokemon=Empoleon
|gender=male
|level=70
|type1=Water|type2=Steel
|ability=Torrent
|held=Expert Belt
|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flash Cannon|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Roar|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=306
|pokemon=Aggron
|gender=male
|level={{tt|71|72 in version 1.0.0}}
|type1=Steel|type2=Rock
|ability=Rock Head
|held=Choice Scarf
|move1=Head Smash|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=411
|pokemon=Bastiodon
|gender=male
|level=72
|type1=Rock|type2=Steel
|ability=Sturdy
|held=Lum Berry
|move1=Heavy Slam|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Metal Burst|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Roar|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}


* During battle
=====Battle Tower=====
:''"We're not done yet! There's no giving up!"''
======Master Class Single Battles (Rank 6)======
{{Party/Single|
|color={{steel color}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|sprite=VSByron 2 BDSP.png|size=90px
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Byron
|game=BDSP
|prize=12 {{color2|000000|Battle Point|BP}}
|location=Battle Tower (Sinnoh)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Lop/facility8/head|{{steel color light}}|{{steel color}}|{{steel color}}}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team A
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|146|Moltres|Flame Body|Lax Incense|Mystical Fire|Fire|Hurricane|Flying|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Roost|Flying|197|94|156|146|105|110}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|376|Metagross|Clear Body|Sitrus Berry|Meteor Mash|Steel|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Earthquake|Ground|Agility|Psychic|162|205|150|90|110|116}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|411|Bastiodon|Sturdy|Mago Berry|Metal Burst|Steel|Heavy Slam|Steel|Earthquake|Ground|Stone Edge|Rock|135|114|189|46|158|82}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team B
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|212|Scizor|Technician|Choice Band|Bullet Punch|Steel|U-turn|Bug|Quick Attack|Normal|Thief|Dark|175|200|123|54|100|85}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|279|Pelipper|Drizzle|Choice Scarf|Surf|Water|Ice Beam|Ice|Hurricane|Flying|U-turn|Bug|136|49|120|161|90|117}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|306|Aggron|Sturdy|Mago Berry|Metal Burst|Steel|Heavy Slam|Steel|Earthquake|Ground|Stone Edge|Rock|146|178|200|58|80|102}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team C
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|376|Metagross|Clear Body|Lum Berry|Meteor Mash|Steel|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Ice Punch|Ice|Bullet Punch|Steel|156|187|150|90|110|134}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|212|Scizor|Technician|Sitrus Berry|Bullet Punch|Steel|X-Scissor|Bug|Roost|Flying|Swords Dance|Normal|175|200|123|54|100|85}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|485|Heatran|Flash Fire|Focus Sash|Magma Storm|Fire|Flash Cannon|Steel|Earth Power|Ground|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|167|85|126|182|126|141}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}


* When defeated
======Master Class Double Battles (Rank 1)======
:''"Hmm! My {{a|sturdy}} Pokémon, defeated!"''
In each team, Roark uses the first and second Pokémon on the list, and Byron uses the third and fourth.


* After being defeated
{{Party/Tag|
:''"You were strong enough to take down my prized team of Pokémon. In recognition of that power, I give you this: the Mine Badge!"''
|color={{tower color}}
|bordercolor={{tower color dark}}
|headcolor={{tower color light}}
|bordercolor1={{rock color dark}}
|headcolor1={{rock color light}}
|sprite=VSRoark 2 BDSP.png|size=90px
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Roark}}
|bordercolor2={{steel color dark}}
|headcolor2={{steel color light}}
|sprite2=VSByron 2 BDSP.png|size2=90px
|class2=Gym Leader
|classlink2=Gym Leader
|name2={{color2|000|Byron}}
|game=BDSP
|prize=12 {{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|location=Battle Tower (Sinnoh)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon1=2
|pokemon2=2}}
|{{Lop/facility8/head|{{tower color light}}|{{tower color}}|{{tower color}}}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team A
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|248|Tyranitar|Sand Stream|Choice Scarf|Ice Punch|Ice|Rock Slide|Rock|Fire Punch|Fire|Earthquake|Ground|175|186|131|90|120|124}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|409|Rampardos|Mold Breaker|Focus Sash|Head Smash|Rock|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Protect|Normal|173|217|80|63|70|121}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|212|Scizor|Technician|Choice Band|Bullet Punch|Steel|Quick Attack|Normal|Superpower|Fighting|U-turn|Bug|175|200|123|54|100|85}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|411|Bastiodon|Sturdy|Custap Berry|Metal Burst|Steel|Rock Slide|Rock|Iron Head|Steel|Wide Guard|Rock|136|114|188|46|158|82}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team B
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|409|Rampardos|Sheer Force|Life Orb|Protect|Normal|Stone Edge|Rock|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Brick Break|Fighting|204|238|81|70|70|56}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|248|Tyranitar|Sand Stream|Chople Berry|Rock Slide|Rock|Ice Punch|Ice|Fire Punch|Fire|Low Kick|Fighting|207|204|131|90|120|81}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|437|Bronzong|Levitate|Mental Herb|Trick Room|Psychic|Gyro Ball|Steel|Rock Slide|Rock|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|174|155|137|84|136|34}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|411|Bastiodon|Sturdy|Shuca Berry|Iron Head|Steel|Rock Slide|Rock|Fissure|Ground|Body Slam|Normal|136|114|188|46|158|82}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team C
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|142|Aerodactyl|Unnerve|Muscle Band|Rock Slide|Rock|Iron Head|Steel|Aerial Ace|Flying|Ice Fang|Ice|156|157|85|58|95|200}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|248|Tyranitar|Sand Stream|Choice Scarf|Ice Punch|Ice|Rock Slide|Rock|Fire Punch|Fire|Earthquake|Ground|176|186|130|90|120|124}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|376|Metagross|Clear Body|Sitrus Berry|Meteor Mash|Steel|Earthquake|Ground|Ice Punch|Ice|Bullet Punch|Steel|156|187|150|90|110|134}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|485|Heatran|Flash Fire|Focus Sash|Heat Wave|Fire|Flash Cannon|Steel|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Earth Power|Ground|167|85|126|200|126|129}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}


:''"Gwahahahaha! The [[Sinnoh]] region is vast! Tough Trainers like you and <[[rival]]> crop up constantly to challenge the old guard! With more young Trainers like my son and you two taking charge, the future of Pokémon is bright! But I'm not stepping aside just yet! I merely need to rededicate myself to training on [[Iron Island]]."''
==Gallery==
 
===Artwork===
'''[[Villa]]'''
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
:''"Guhahahaha! How's your Villa? Can you give me a tour?"''
|-
 
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:100px; height:150px"| [[File:Diamond Pearl Byron.png|x250px]]
:''"Gwahahahaha! I spent a long time living on Iron Island. A place this fancy, I feel a little out of place. Don't get me wrong, it's a great place. It's nothing like my son's!"''
| style="border:2px solid #{{steel color light}}; background:#{{steel color light}}" | [[File:Sticker Template Byron Background.png|x250px]]
 
|-
:''"You're acquainted with a fellow named [[Riley]], aren't you? He's a mystifying sort, that one. I have no idea how old he is, to tell you the truth."''
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
 
| {{color2|000|Sticker}} Template background from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
'''[[Battleground]]'''
|}
* Before battle
:''"I've faced many a challenger at my Gym. I've trained on Iron Island while contemplating my worth for days... I have the confidence now to batter down your defenses. Could I ask you for a rematch?"''
:''"I have the confidence now to batter down your defenses. Could I ask you for a rematch?" (If ''No'' is the first answer)<br>
::No: ''"When you came to my Gym, you had a glint that's dulled now."''
::Yes: ''"We are tempered and honed by battling the strong. Here's to our showdown!"''
 
* During battle
:''"We're not done yet! There's no giving up!"''
 
* When defeated
:''"Hmm! My sturdy Pokémon--defeated!"''
 
* After being defeated
:''"I trained by pummeling steel continuously on Iron Island alongside Pokémon... Gwahahahaha! I could still use more toughening up!"''
 
'''[[Battleground]]''' (alternate)
* Before battle
:''"Since we last lost to you, we've been in training. I think we've addressed our shortcomings. Could I ask you for another rematch?"''
:''"Could I ask you for another rematch?" (If ''No'' is the first answer)<br>
::No: ''"Gwahahaha! That's disappointing, but all right! There's a lot to be learned by battling you. We had our hopes up."''
::Yes: ''"Thank you! Like me, my Pokémon were longing for another chance to battle with you!"''


* During battle
===Sprites and models===
:''"We're not done yet! There's no giving up!"''
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color}}; font-size:80%;"
 
|-
* When defeated
:''"Hmm! My sturdy Pokémon--defeated!"''
 
* After being defeated
:''"Argh... Came up short again... Do I talk to my son Roark to train together...? No, that's too embarrassing... Hmm... This is a dilemma..."''
 
===Sprites===
{| style="margin: auto; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color}};"
|- style="text-align: center;"
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr DP Byron.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr DP Byron.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Pt Byron.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Pt Byron.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Byron.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Byron.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Byron IV OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSByron.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}"| [[File:VSByron BDSP.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}"| [[File:VSByron 2 BDSP.png|100px]]
|-
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and<br>Shining Pearl}}
| {{color2|000|Battle Tower (Sinnoh)|Battle Tower}} VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Byron IV OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Byron OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Byron OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSByron.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:60px"| [[File:Badge Case Byron IV.png]]
|- style="font-size: 80%; text-align: center;"  
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:60px"| [[File:Byron BDSP OD.png|100px]]
| Byron's sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:60px"| [[File:Badge Case Byron VIII.png|100px]]
| Byron's sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
|-
| Byron's sprite from <br>{{color2|000000|Generation V}}
| colspan="2" | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Byron's overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| Byron's overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}}
| Sprite from the {{color2|000|Badge|Badge Case}} from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Byron's VS sprite<br>from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| Sprite from the {{color2|000|Badge|Badge Case}} from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and<br>Shining Pearl}}
|}
|}
==Quotes==
{{main|Byron/Quotes}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Byron anime.png|thumb|left|240px|Byron in the anime]]
===Main series===
Byron made his debut appearance in ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'' together with his son, Roark. It was revealed Byron had once been the Gym Leader of {{ci|Oreburgh}} and had left his family to become the [[Gym Leader]] of {{ci|Canalave}} as he was more interested in [[Fossil]]s, leaving his former position to Roark. Byron battles his son for a short time before the match got interrupted by {{TRT}}. It was later revealed that Byron still cared for his son as he kept the Fossil Roark had found as a child with him ever since.  
[[File:Byron anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Byron in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Prior to ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'', Byron left his position as the {{ci|Oreburgh}} [[Gym Leader]] to his son [[Roark]] after the [[Pokémon League]] informed him there was a vacancy at the [[Canalave Gym]]. The transfer also allowed Byron to continue his hobby of digging for [[fossil]]s on nearby [[Iron Island]], hence the [[Gym]]'s closure from ''[[DP104|Sleepless In Pre-Battle!]]'' to ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]''.


Byron is obsessed with digging and Fossils. When his Fossils were stolen by Team Rocket in ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'', Byron was too busy admiring the hole they dug into the building to notice.
In ''Ancient Family Matters!'', Roark traveled to [[Canalave City]] to confront Byron over his absence from the family. The two argued, which escalated into a {{pkmn|battle}}. [[Byron's Bastiodon]] and [[Roark's Rampardos]] were evenly matched, but the battle was interrupted after {{TRT}} set off alarms when they stole Byron's fossil collection. They joined forces to defeat Team Rocket and {{AP|Pikachu}} sent Team Rocket blasting off. Later, Byron revealed that he had always treasured a fossil of a {{p|Sunkern}}'s leaf that Roark had given to him as a child ten years earlier. As a result, Roark accepted that his father did care about him all along.


In ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', {{Ash}} had his Gym {{pkmn|battle}} against Byron, defeating him and earning a {{Badge|Mine}}.  
In ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', {{Ash}} had his [[Gym]] battle against Byron. {{AP|Chimchar}} defeated Byron's {{p|Bronzor}} but was left incredibly tired from the round. Ash called out his {{AP|Buizel}}, but it was surprised by {{p|Steelix}}'s {{m|Screech}} attack and quickly lost the match. Chimchar won the round after it weakened the battleground with {{m|Dig}}, and Steelix was left vulnerable to Chimchar's super-effective {{t|Fire}} attacks. Byron sent out his Bastiodon, and it knocked Chimchar out. In the final match, [[Ash's Gliscor]] defeated Bastiodon despite its showcased speed and resilience, earning Ash the {{Badge|Mine}}.


In ''[[DP155|Double-Time Battle Training!]]'', Byron was presumably defeated by [[Paul]], earning him his eighth Badge, and thereby making him eligible for the Sinnoh League.
Byron briefly appeared during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.


===Pokémon===
====Character====
Byron is prone to bragging about the ironclad {{stat|defense}}s his Pokémon. He is also extremely enthusiastic about [[fossil]]s and dig-holes. Byron's mostly defensive battling style makes it hard for opponents to break through and deal damage to his Pokémon, even if they have a [[type]] advantage.
 
====Pokémon====
{{MissingInfo|2|java|enva}}
=====On hand=====
This listing is of Byron's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
This listing is of Byron's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Byron
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Bastiodon
|pkmn=Bastiodon
|stage1=Armor Fossil
|stage2=Shieldon
|type1=Rock
|type1=Rock
|type2=Steel
|type2=Steel
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|epname=Ancient Family Matters!
|epname=Ancient Family Matters!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Dan Green
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Byron's main Pokémon, {{p|Bastiodon}}, first appeared in ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'' where Byron used it to battle against his son Roark and his {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}}. However, the match was interrupted due to {{TRT}} stealing all of Byron's Fossil collection. It then teamed up with {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}} to send them blasting off and recover the Fossils.
|desc={{p|Bastiodon}} is Byron's main Pokémon. Prior to the start of the series, Byron revived Bastiodon from an [[Armor Fossil]] and [[Evolution|evolved]] {{p|Shieldon}} into a Bastiodon.}}
 
It appeared again in ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'' where it was used in a Gym battle against {{Ash}}. It managed to defeat {{AP|Chimchar|Infernape}} easily but it finally went down to {{AP|Gliscor}} after a hard fought battle, earning Ash the {{Badge|Mine}}.
 
Bastiodon also appeared alongside Byron during the credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
 
Bastiodon's known moves are {{m|Iron Defense}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Iron Head}}, {{m|Flash Cannon}}, and {{m|Metal Burst}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=DP108
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|vajp=
|vajp=Daisuke Sakaguchi
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc={{p|Bronzor}} was the first Pokémon used by Byron during his [[DP108|Gym Battle against]] {{Ash}}. It went up against [[Ash's Chimchar]], and was able to stand up to Chimchar's {{m|Flamethrower}} thanks to Byron's intensive training. It was able to cause significant damage to Chimchar before being knocked out by {{m|Flame Wheel}}.
|desc={{p|Bronzor}} was the first Pokémon used by Byron during his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}}. It went up against [[Ash's Chimchar]], and was able to stand up to Chimchar's {{m|Flamethrower}} thanks to Byron's intensive training. It was able to cause significant damage to Chimchar before being knocked out by {{m|Flame Wheel}}.


Bronzor's known moves are {{m|Rain Dance}} and {{m|Gyro Ball}}, and its Ability is {{a|Heatproof}}.}}
Bronzor's known moves are {{m|Rain Dance}} and {{m|Gyro Ball}}, and its Ability is {{a|Heatproof}}.}}
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|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=Byron's {{p|Steelix}} was seen for the first time in ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]''. Steelix was the second Pokémon used by Byron when battling Ash, and proved to be a very tough opponent. It knocked out {{AP|Buizel}} easily, and was able to cause massive damage to Chimchar. However it was eventually defeated by Chimchar after the Chimp Pokémon weakened the ground with {{m|Dig}} restricting its movement.
|desc=Byron's {{p|Steelix}} was seen for the first time in ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]''. Steelix was the second Pokémon used by Byron when battling {{Ash}}, and proved to be a very tough opponent. It knocked out {{AP|Buizel}} easily, and was able to cause massive damage to {{AP|Chimchar}}. However it was eventually defeated by Chimchar after the Chimp Pokémon weakened the ground with {{m|Dig}} restricting its movement.


Steelix's known moves are {{m|Screech}}, {{m|Bind}}, and {{m|Iron Tail}}.}}
Steelix's known moves are {{m|Screech}}, {{m|Bind}}, and {{m|Iron Tail}}.}}


====In Canalave Gym====  
=====In Canalave Gym=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Omanyte
|type1=Rock
|type2=Water
|img=Omanyte Kabuto Omastar anime.png
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|desc=Byron's {{p|Omanyte}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s. It caught {{TRT}} trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst {{Ash}} was having his Gym battle and attacked them with {{m|Water Gun}}, sending them blasting off.
 
Omanyte's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Byron
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Omastar, Kabuto and Omanyte
|pkmn=Omastar
|type1=Rock
|type1=Rock
|type2=Water
|type2=Water
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|epnum=DP108
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|desc=Byron's {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Omanyte}} are Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. They caught {{TRT}} trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst {{Ash}} was having his Gym battle, they used powerful attacks sending Team Rocket blasting off.
|desc=Byron's {{p|Omastar}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s. It caught {{TRT}} trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst {{Ash}} was having his Gym battle, and attacked them with {{m|Water Gun}}, sending them blasting off.


Omastar and Omanyte's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}, and Kabuto's only known move is {{m|Aqua Jet}}.}}
Omastar's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Kabuto
|type1=Rock
|type2=Water
|img=Omanyte Kabuto Omastar anime.png
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|desc=Byron's {{p|Kabuto}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s. It caught {{TRT}} trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst {{Ash}} was having his Gym battle, and attacked them with {{m|Aqua Jet}}, sending them blasting off.
 
Kabuto's only known move is {{m|Aqua Jet}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=DP108
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|desc=Byron's {{p|Kabutops}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. When {{TRT}} tried its second attempt to steal [[Fossil]]s, Kabutops heard them and chased after them.
|desc=Byron's {{p|Kabutops}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s. When {{TRT}} tried its second attempt to steal [[Fossil]]s, Kabutops heard them and chased after them.


None of Kabutops's moves are known.}}
None of Kabutops's moves are known.}}
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{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Byron
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Armaldo and Cradily
|pkmn=Cradily
|type1=Rock
|type1=Rock
|type2=Grass
|type2=Grass
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|epnum=DP108
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|desc=Byron's {{p|Armaldo}} and {{p|Cradily}} are Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. When {{TRT}} tried their second attempt of stealing [[Fossil]]s, they had found the room where all of the Fossils were kept. They dismissed Armaldo and Cradily thinking they were Fossils, but they were actually sleeping. They woke up and sent Team Rocket blasting off for the second time.
|desc=Byron's {{p|Cradily}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s. When {{TRT}} tried their second attempt of stealing [[Fossil]]s, they had found the room where all of the Fossils were kept. They dismissed Cradily thinking it was a Fossil, but it was actually sleeping. It woke up and sent Team Rocket blasting off for the second time.


Armaldo's only known move is {{m|Hyper Beam}} and Cradily's only known move is {{m|Energy Ball}}.}}
Cradily's only known move is {{m|Energy Ball}}.}}


===Voice actors===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Armaldo
|type1=Rock
|type2=Bug
|img=Byron Armaldo Cradily.png
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|desc=Byron's {{p|Armaldo}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s. When {{TRT}} tried their second attempt of stealing [[Fossil]]s, they had found the room where all of the Fossils were kept. They dismissed Armaldo thinking it was a Fossil, but it was actually sleeping. It woke up and sent Team Rocket blasting off for the second time.
 
Armaldo's only known move is {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}
 
====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{steel color}}|bordercolor={{steel color light}}
{{vatable|color={{steel color}}|bordercolor={{steel color light}}
|ja=矢尾一樹 ''Kazuki Yao''
|ja=矢尾一樹 ''[[Kazuki Yao]]''
|en=[[Dan Green]]
|en=[[Dan Green]]
|fi=Juha Paananen
|pl=Waldemar Barwiński
|pt_br=Luiz Antônio Lobue
|pt_br=Luiz Antônio Lobue
|es_la=Jorge Ornelas
|es_la=Jorge Ornelas
|es_eu=Pablo Adán
|es_eu=Pablo Adán
|it=Mario Zucca
|cs=Ladislav Cigánek}}
|cs=Ladislav Cigánek}}
===GOTCHA!===
Byron briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pocket Monsters DP===
Byron appeared in a flashback in [[PMDP07]].
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Fantina Byron Adventures.png|thumb|225px|Byron and his {{p|Bronzong}} with [[Fantina]] and her {{p|Mismagius}}]]
[[File:Fantina Byron Adventures.png|thumb|225px|Byron and his {{p|Bronzong}} with [[Fantina]] and her {{p|Mismagius}}]]
Byron first appears at Canalave City talking to [[Roark]] over the Pokégear about his recent loss in a Gym battle. He then changes the subject to something that is later revealed to be about [[Team Galactic]]. Later, at the Canalave Gym, Byron wakes up to find {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}} sneaking into his Gym. Acting on his impulsive nature, Byron attacks the intruders under the impression that they are villains. Believing Byron to be the person that caused her father and [[Professor Rowan]] to go missing, Platinum faces the Gym Leader in battle.  
Byron first appears at Canalave City talking to [[Roark]] over the [[Pokégear]] about his recent loss in a Gym battle. He then changes the subject to something that is later revealed to be about [[Team Galactic]]. Later, at the Canalave Gym, Byron wakes up to find {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}} sneaking into his Gym. Acting on his impulsive nature, Byron attacks the intruders under the impression that they are villains. Believing Byron to be the person that caused her father and [[Professor Rowan]] to go missing, Platinum faces the Gym Leader in battle.


While they battle, a stray attack causes a curtain to be destroyed and reveals Professor Berlitz and Professor Rowan trapped in a cage. After being accused of kidnapping them, Byron reveals that he has been investigating Team Galactic for months and found a [[Advanced level Grunt|Galactic Grunt]] attacking and trapping the two scientists in a cage.  
While they battle, a stray attack causes a curtain to be destroyed and reveals [[Mr. Berlitz|Professor Berlitz]] and Professor Rowan trapped in a cage. After being accused of kidnapping them, Byron reveals that he has been investigating Team Galactic for months and found a [[Advanced level Grunt|Galactic Grunt]] attacking and trapping the two scientists in a cage.


The next day, Byron hands Platinum the {{Badge|Mine}} for his previous defeat and is tasked with protecting Professor Rowan and Professor Berlitz while they recuperate after escaping the cage. When Platinum and Pearl go to protect the three lakes from Team Galactic, Byron sends Diamond to go train on Iron Island with his friend, [[Riley]], to increase his battling skills.
The next day, Byron hands Platinum the {{Badge|Mine}} for his previous defeat and is tasked with protecting Professor Rowan and Professor Berlitz while they recuperate after escaping the cage. When Platinum and Pearl go to protect the three lakes from Team Galactic, Byron sends Diamond to go train on Iron Island with his friend, [[Riley]], to increase his battling skills.
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|type2=Psychic
|type2=Psychic
|img=Byron Bronzong Adventures.png
|img=Byron Bronzong Adventures.png
|cap=Byron's Bronzong
|epnum=PS374
|epnum=PS374
|epname=Brash Bronzong Part 1
|epname=Brash Bronzong I
|desc=Byron's two {{p|Bronzong}} are his main battlers. He first used them against Platinum when she attempted to rescue her father after mistaking Byron for being his kidnapper but they were easily defeated by her Ponyta.  
|desc=Byron's two {{p|Bronzong}} are his main battlers. He first used them against Platinum when she attempted to rescue her father after mistaking Byron for being his kidnapper but they were easily defeated by her Ponyta.


Bronzong's known moves are {{m|Payback}} and {{m|Extrasensory}}.}}
Bronzong's known moves are {{m|Payback}} and {{m|Extrasensory}}.}}
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{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Byron
|trainer=Byron
|main=Don
|pkmn=Shieldon
|pkmn=Shieldon
|gender=male
|gender=male
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|epnum=PS348
|epnum=PS348
|epname=A Big Stink Over Stunky
|epname=A Big Stink Over Stunky
|desc={{p|Shieldon}} was the first Pokémon seen in Byron's possession. Despite numerous attempts at trying, Byron was unable to befriend him. However, {{adv|Diamond}} was able to. As a result, the Gym Leader decided to give it to the boy who named it {{DL|Diamond (Adventures)|Don}}.}}
|desc={{p|Shieldon}} was the first Pokémon seen in Byron's possession. Despite numerous attempts at trying, Byron was unable to befriend him. However, {{adv|Diamond}} was able to. As a result, the Gym Leader decided to give him to the boy who named him Don.}}


===In the [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] manga===
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[File:Byron DPA.png|thumb|200px|Byron in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]
Byron finds [[Hareta]] washed up on the shore after having been defeated by [[Cyrus]]. Byron takes Hareta in and allows him to regain his strength before putting him through a rigorous training session similar to what he put Roark through years ago. Hareta charges forward never considering his remaining strength, causing him to fail the challenge at the final stage. Byron then sends him to [[Iron Island]] to restart his training from scratch and improve his skills. He returns at the completion of Hareta's training to allow him to take his challenge again, however something terrible is happening in the distance. Byron seemed to have a fondness for Hareta, possibly like a second son to him.
Byron finds [[Hareta]] washed up on the shore after having been defeated by [[Cyrus]]. Byron takes Hareta in and allows him to regain his strength before putting him through a rigorous training session similar to what he put Roark through years ago. Hareta charges forward never considering his remaining strength, causing him to fail the challenge at the final stage. Byron then sends him to [[Iron Island]] to restart his training from scratch and improve his skills. He returns at the completion of Hareta's training to allow him to take his challenge again, however something terrible is happening in the distance. Byron seemed to have a fondness for Hareta, possibly like a second son to him.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Byron
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Bastiodon
|pkmn=Bastiodon
|width=74
|type1=Rock
|type1=Rock
|type2=Steel
|type2=Steel
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|epnum=DPA09
|epnum=DPA09
|epname=Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!
|epname=Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!
|desc={{p|Bastiodon}} was sent out to finish off [[Hareta's Piplup]]. Later, it took on [[Saturn]]'s {{p|Bronzong}} where its Take Down was blocked by {{m|Reflect}} and was finished by Bronzong's {{m|Earthquake}}.
|desc={{p|Bastiodon}} was sent out to finish off [[Hareta's Piplup]]. Later, it took on [[Saturn]]'s {{p|Bronzong}} where its Take Down was blocked by {{m|Reflect}} and was finished by Bronzong's {{m|Earthquake}}.}}
 
Bastiodon's only known move is {{m|Take Down}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=DPA09
|epnum=DPA09
|epname=Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!
|epname=Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!
|desc=Byron's two {{p|Steelix}} were used in the challenge in which they served as walls to prevent Hareta from getting to the top. Later, one of the Steelix took on [[Saturn]]'s {{p|Bronzong}} where it was no match for the Bronze Bell Pokémon and was taken out by a single {{m|SolarBeam}}.
|desc=Byron's two {{p|Steelix}} were used in the challenge in which they served as walls to prevent Hareta from getting to the top. Later, one of the Steelix took on [[Saturn]]'s {{p|Bronzong}} where it was no match for the Bronze Bell Pokémon and was taken out by a single {{m|Solar Beam}}.


None of Steelix's moves are known.}}
None of Steelix's moves are known.}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Both Byron and his son, Roark, use [[Fossil]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and a member of the {{p|Onix}} [[evolution]] family in Gym battles.
* Both Byron and his son Roark use [[Fossil]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and a member of the {{p|Onix}} [[evolution]] family in Gym battles.
** Both of their Pokémon in the {{p|Onix}} evolutionary line know the move {{m|Screech}} in the [[Pokémon anime]].
** Both of their Pokémon in the {{p|Onix}} evolutionary line know the move {{m|Screech}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
** They both use a Pokémon that [[Evolution|evolves]] using a [[special magnetic field]] in their [[rematch]] teams.
* Byron and [[Roark|his son]]'s Badges are references to coal mines. They both have mines in or near their respective towns ([[Oreburgh Mine]] and [[Iron Island]], which was once a mine).
* Byron and [[Roark|his son]]'s Badges are references to coal mines. They both have mines in or near their respective towns ([[Oreburgh Mine]] and [[Iron Island]], which was once a mine).
* Byron and [[Winona]] are the only [[Gym Leader]]s in the {{pkmn|anime}} to own a [[giant Pokémon]]; however, Byron's was only a [[Fossil]].
* Byron and [[Winona]] are the only [[Gym Leader]]s in the {{pkmn|anime}} to own a [[giant Pokémon]]; in addition, Byron's was only a [[Fossil]].
* Similar to [[Jasmine]], Byron is the sixth Gym Leader in his region and [[Type specialist|specializes]] in {{type|Steel}} Pokémon.
* Similar to [[Jasmine]], Byron is the sixth Gym Leader in his region and [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Steel}} Pokémon, and also uses {{p|Steelix}}.
* He is the only Gym Leader to have an [[Roark|offspring]] who is a Gym Leader in the same region at the same time.
* He is the only Gym Leader to have an [[Roark|offspring]] who is a Gym Leader in the same region at the same time.
* Byron's {{p|Aggron}} has an [[Game move errors|illegal]] move combination in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, where it knows {{m|Head Smash}} and {{m|Dragon Rush}}. While Aggron can learn these moves by {{pkmn|breeding}}, it cannot learn both simultaneously, as it can receive Head Smash only from the {{p|Cranidos}} family and Dragon Rush only from the {{p|Gible}} family.
* With {{mas|Volkner}}'s release on September 30, 2020, Byron is the only Sinnoh Gym Leader unavailable in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].


==Names==
==Names==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{steel color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{steel color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{steel color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{steel color}}"
|- align=center
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
| Japanese
|トウガン ''Tougan''
| トウガン ''Tougan''
|From 冬瓜 ''tougan'', {{wp|winter melon}}. (His son, [[Roark|Hyouta]], is also named after a gourd). Possibly a reference to 鋼 ''hagane'', steel.
| From 冬瓜 ''tōgan'' ({{wp|wax gourd}}, winter melon), matching with his son ''[[Roark|Hyouta]]'' who is named after the calabash gourd
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Byron
| From ''iron''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English
| German
|Byron
| Adam
|Sounds similar to ''iron''.
| From ''Adamin'' ({{wp|adamite}}), a mineral isostructural with {{wp|eveite}} which matches his son's German name ''Veit''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
| Spanish
|Charles
| Acerón
|From ''charbon'', coal.
| From ''acero'' (steel)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
| French
|Adam
| Charles
|From latin ''adamas'', very hard iron, steel.
| From ''charbon'' (coal)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
| Italian
|Ferruccio
| Ferruccio
|From ''ferro'', iron.
| From ''ferro'' (iron)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Spanish
| Korean
|Acerón
| 동관 ''Donggwan''
|From ''acero'', steel.
| From 동과 (冬瓜) ''donggwa'' (winter melon)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|rowspan=2| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
|동관 ''Dongwan''
| 東瓜 / 东瓜 ''Dōngguā''{{tt|*|Games, anime, Adventures (Jilin Publishing)}}
|Similar to Japanese name. Also, wax gourd is called 동과 (冬瓜) ''Dongwa'' in Korea.
| From 冬瓜 ''dōngguā'' (winter melon)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|rowspan=2|Chinese (Taiwan)
| 東鋼 ''Dōnggāng''{{tt|*|Adventures and DPA (Ching Win Publishing)}}
|東鋼 ''Dōnggāng''{{tt|*|Adventures and DPA}}
| Similar to his Japanese name. Contains 鋼 ''gāng'' (steel)
|From the Japanese 東 ''tou'' and 鋼 ''hagane''. Literally ''eastern steel''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|東瓜 ''Dōngguā''{{tt|*|Anime}}
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|A pun of 冬瓜 ''dōngguā'' (winter melon, wax gourd).
| 東瓜 ''Dūnggwā''
| From 冬瓜 ''dūnggwā'' (winter melon)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese (Mainland China)
| Vietnamese
|东瓜 ''Dōngguā''
| Tougan
|From 冬瓜 ''dōngguā'' .
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|
|}
|}
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