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'''Paul''' (Japanese: '''シンジ''' ''Shinji'') is a recurring character who appeared in the [[Pokémon anime]]. He is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] from [[Veilstone City]] who was first seen at the end of ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', though his full introduction was in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''. He is {{Ash}}'s main [[rival]] in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.
'''Paul''' (Japanese: '''シンジ''' ''Shinji'') is a recurring character who appeared in the [[Pokémon anime]]. He is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] from [[Veilstone City]] who was first seen at the end of ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', though his full introduction was in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''. He is {{Ash}}'s main [[rival]] in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.
In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', Paul was once again reunited with Ash where Paul trained his old rival for the [[Masters Eight Tournament]]. It is also revealed that Paul has been looking to improve himself to become a [[Gym Leader]].


==History==
==History==
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In ''[[JN117|The Fiery Road to Mastership!]]'', Paul appeared with Reggie, watching Cynthia's [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{an|Iris}}. In the [[JN118|next episode]], they watched Ash's match against Steven. Paul expressed a greater interest during Ash's battle against [[Steven's Metagross]], seemingly pleased that his training with Ash had been effective.
In ''[[JN117|The Fiery Road to Mastership!]]'', Paul appeared with Reggie, watching Cynthia's [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{an|Iris}}. In the [[JN118|next episode]], they watched Ash's match against Steven. Paul expressed a greater interest during Ash's battle against [[Steven's Metagross]], seemingly pleased that his training with Ash had been effective.
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==Character==
==Character==
[[File:Reggie and Paul.png|thumb|left|250px|Paul and Reggie]]
[[File:Reggie and Paul.png|thumb|left|250px|Paul and Reggie]]
Paul had undergone quite a bit of character development throughout ''Diamond and Pearl''. Early in the series, Paul was very reserved and apathetic, and as such, has been shown to display very little emotion, other than an occasional rough smile when dealing with {{Ash}}. He was also very callous, especially when battling, seeing {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} as tools for combat rather than living beings to make friends with, and his only concern in them was of their strength in {{pkmn|battle}}. He strongly disliked weak Pokémon and had a tendency of {{pkmn2|released|releasing}} them if they continuously underperformed in battles or otherwise not meeting his expectations. To this effect, Paul always checked new {{pkmn2|caught|captures}} with his [[Pokédex]] to learn what [[move]]s they knew, and released them if he deemed them not strong or potent enough. As for the ones he decided to keep, he was shown to be cruel, callous, and rather impatient, {{pkmn|training}} them with very harsh and brutal methods to make them grow stronger as fast as possible, with little regard for their physical or emotional well-being. He felt that [[Friendship|bonding]] with Pokémon would only turn them into slackers, which was proven when, on [[DP052|one occasion]], he gave his prize [[Soothe Bell]], an item that raises a Pokémon's happiness, away to Ash.  
Paul underwent quite a bit of character development throughout ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. Early in the series, Paul was very reserved and apathetic. As such, he displayed very little emotion when interacting with others, other than an occasional rough smirk when dealing with {{Ash}}. He was also very callous, seeing {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} as tools for combat rather than living beings to make friends with, and his only concern in them being their strength in {{pkmn|battle}}. He strongly disliked weak Pokémon and had a tendency of {{pkmn2|released|releasing}} them if they continuously underperformed in battles or otherwise failed to meet his expectations. To this effect, Paul always checked new {{pkmn2|caught|captures}} with his [[Pokédex]] to learn what [[move]]s they knew, and released them if he deemed them not strong or potent enough. As for the ones he decided to keep, he was shown to be cold, stern, and demanding, willing to engage in ruthless strategies in battle if he felt they would ensure a victory or make his Pokémon stronger, even if it risked injuring them in the process. He felt that [[Friendship|bonding]] with Pokémon would only turn them into slackers, which was proven on [[DP052|one occasion]] when he gave his prize [[Soothe Bell]], an item that raises a Pokémon's happiness, away to Ash.  
[[File:Paul training method.png|thumb|220px|Paul's harsh training regime with Chimchar]]
[[File:Paul training method.png|thumb|220px|Paul's harsh training regime with Chimchar]]
He also had a habit of scolding his Pokémon for losing to opponents he felt they could have beaten, some examples being his {{p|Azumarill}}, {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}, and {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}, once again showing his distaste when expectations weren't met. These beliefs and behaviors were best exemplified in his harsh treatment of Chimchar (which in and of itself was noted to be much worse compared to that of his other Pokémon); he [[DP053|was shown]] to have fed him straight from tin cans and rushed him so they could get back to training, as well as forcing him to not dodge attacks (even super-effective ones) for the sake of being able to activate his {{a|Blaze}} [[Ability]] at will under pressure. He [[DP051|was also shown]] to have had his other Pokémon relentlessly attack him for this same purpose. This particularly brutal treatment had formed out of Paul's impatient desire to recreate the powerful first impression which led to Chimchar's capture, a result which Paul's training methods ultimately failed to produce. Notably, besides Chimchar, none of Paul's Pokémon expressed any truly overt dislike or dissatisfaction with Paul as a [[Pokémon Trainer]] despite his tough methods, and none are known to have ran away of their own volition, with his {{TP|Paul|Electivire}} and {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} in particular becoming more powerful battlers under his training.
He also had a habit of scolding his Pokémon for losing to opponents he felt they could have beaten, some examples being his {{p|Azumarill}}, {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}, and {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}, once again showing his distaste when expectations weren't met. These beliefs and behaviors were best exemplified in his harsh treatment of Chimchar (which in and of itself was noted to be much worse compared to that of his other Pokémon); he [[DP053|was shown]] to have fed him straight from tin cans and rushed him so they could get back to training, as well as forcing him to not dodge attacks (even super-effective ones) for the sake of being able to activate his {{a|Blaze}} [[Ability]] at will under pressure. He [[DP051|was also shown]] to have had his other Pokémon relentlessly attack him for this same purpose. This particularly brutal treatment had formed out of Paul's impatient desire to recreate the powerful first impression which led to Chimchar's capture, a result which Paul's training methods ultimately failed to produce. Notably, besides Chimchar, none of Paul's Pokémon expressed any truly overt dislike or dissatisfaction with Paul as a [[Pokémon Trainer]] despite his tough methods, and none are known to have ran away of their own volition, with his {{TP|Paul|Electivire}} and {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} in particular becoming more powerful battlers under his training.
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However, Paul had a major turning point after his crushing loss to {{an|Brandon}} in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'' and underwent a serious attitude adjustment; he maintained his reserved and stoical personality, but he ceased his cruel tendencies and began treating his Pokémon less like tools and more like highly professional partners. While he still doesn't show them open affection like Ash does, he seems to have dropped his habit of scolding them; in fact, he started to do the exact opposite and commend them not only when they won, but even when they lost, which was something he practically never did prior. For example, in ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]'', he praised his Electivire after it defeated [[Ash's Gliscor]], and thanked it for its efforts after it lost to Ash's Infernape. It is unknown if he continues to practice his selective catching methods after this point as he has never been seen catching or releasing Pokémon again. He had also seemingly become less apathetic and more caring of others, which was best exemplified in ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'' when he helped save [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Dawn's Piplup]], and [[Barry's Empoleon]] from {{TRT}}'s destroyed mecha.
However, Paul had a major turning point after his crushing loss to {{an|Brandon}} in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'' and underwent a serious attitude adjustment; he maintained his reserved and stoical personality, but he ceased his cruel tendencies and began treating his Pokémon less like tools and more like highly professional partners. While he still doesn't show them open affection like Ash does, he seems to have dropped his habit of scolding them; in fact, he started to do the exact opposite and commend them not only when they won, but even when they lost, which was something he practically never did prior. For example, in ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]'', he praised his Electivire after it defeated [[Ash's Gliscor]], and thanked it for its efforts after it lost to Ash's Infernape. It is unknown if he continues to practice his selective catching methods after this point as he has never been seen catching or releasing Pokémon again. He had also seemingly become less apathetic and more caring of others, which was best exemplified in ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'' when he helped save [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Dawn's Piplup]], and [[Barry's Empoleon]] from {{TRT}}'s destroyed mecha.
[[File:Paul preparing for battle.png|thumb|left|250px|Paul preparing for battle]]
[[File:Paul preparing for battle.png|thumb|left|250px|Paul preparing for battle]]
Paul originally felt that Ash was a weak Trainer when they first met, as shown when Ash captured {{AP|Starly}} and he questioned him about how strong this Starly was. Ash's very different attitude towards Pokémon also provided much fuel to their [[rival]]ry. Despite that, Paul barely recognized Ash as a serious Trainer or a rival, often disregarding his speeches about friendship and love, and taunting and belittling him basically every time they met up with each other, with Ash's Pikachu's usage of {{m|Volt Tackle}} seemingly being the only initial point of Paul's interest. There were also a [[DP081|few]] [[DP100|points]] during their rivalry where Paul accused Ash of hypocrisy, for using training methods that he believed were similar to his own (which Ash had criticized him for), such as entering the [[Wallace Cup]] and having his own Pokémon attack each other. However, Paul's first hint of respect for Ash was shown in ''A Pyramiding Rage!'', when he was very surprised to hear that he had won his own [[Symbol|Brave Symbol]] from Brandon, something both his brother and later Paul himself failed at. Notably, after this discovery and his subsequent defeat at the hands of Brandon, Paul would become more subdued and much less caustic in his interactions with Ash. Though they remained at clear odds for the time being, he started regarding Ash more seriously and would no longer mock his abilities as a Trainer. His change in attitude was shown after his victories against Ash and {{an|Barry}}, where, despite their losses, he would not dismiss their efforts like before and would even be complimentary after a hard-fought battle. After a long, tough battle in [[Sinnoh]]'s [[Pokémon League Conference]], Paul ended up losing to Ash, and in doing so, gained respect for him and ended their bitter rivalry on civil terms.
Paul originally felt that Ash was a weak Trainer when they first met, as shown when Ash captured {{AP|Starly}} and he questioned him about how strong this Starly was. Ash's very different attitude towards Pokémon provided much fuel to their [[rival]]ry. Despite this, Paul barely recognized Ash as a serious Trainer or a rival; Paul regularly disregarded Ash's speeches about friendship and love, taunting and belittling him almost every time they encountered each other, with Ash's Pikachu's usage of {{m|Volt Tackle}} seemingly being the only initial point of Paul's interest. Paul also occasionally found Ash's training style to be hypocritical, accusing him at a [[DP081|few]] [[DP100|points]] of using methods similar to his own, specifically ones that Ash had criticized him for; these include Ash's decision to enter the [[Wallace Cup]] and his method of having his own Pokémon attack each other. Their radically different beliefs often led to intense arguments, with [[Ash's friends]] once noting that their attitudes made it impossible for the two to ignore each other.


However, Paul's first hint of respect for Ash was shown in ''A Pyramiding Rage!'', when he was very surprised to hear that he had won his own [[Symbol|Brave Symbol]] from Brandon, something both his brother and later Paul himself failed at. Notably, after this discovery and his subsequent defeat at the hands of Brandon, Paul would become more subdued and much less caustic in his interactions with Ash. Though they remained at clear odds for the time being, he started regarding Ash more seriously and would no longer mock his abilities as a Trainer. His change in attitude was shown after his victories against Ash and {{an|Barry}}, where, despite their losses, he would not dismiss their efforts like before and would even be complimentary after a hard-fought battle. After a long, tough battle in [[Sinnoh]]'s [[Pokémon League Conference]], Paul ended up losing to Ash, and in doing so, gained respect for him and ended their bitter rivalry on civil terms.
[[File:Paul and Brandon.png|thumb|250px|Paul and Brandon]]
Paul has also been shown to have a certain degree of athleticism, as seen in ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]'' when he and Chimchar were able to downwardly scale a cliff of a waterfall near [[Bewilder Forest]] by swinging and leaping from rocks and branches. His catchphrase when calling out Pokémon is "<Pokémon>, standby for battle!" (Japanese: '''○○! バトルスタンバイ!''' ''<Pokémon>, Battle Standby!'').
Paul has also been shown to have a certain degree of athleticism, as seen in ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]'' when he and Chimchar were able to downwardly scale a cliff of a waterfall near [[Bewilder Forest]] by swinging and leaping from rocks and branches. His catchphrase when calling out Pokémon is "<Pokémon>, standby for battle!" (Japanese: '''○○! バトルスタンバイ!''' ''<Pokémon>, Battle Standby!'').


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==Pokémon==
==Pokémon==
{{MissingInfo|1|java}}
{{MissingInfo|1|java}}
[[File:Ash and Paul Pokémon rivalry.png|220px|thumb|The rivalry between Ash and Paul's Pokémon]]
As a result of Paul's selective [[Party|team]] creation, his active team is composed of Pokémon that he deems to be powerful. As shown many times throughout the series, Paul regularly rotates the Pokémon in his possession, basing his choices on his knowledge of the opponents he prepares to battle. This can be most prominently seen in his [[Full Battle]] with Ash at [[Lake Acuity]], where he prepares many specific moves and strategies for Ash's [[Sinnoh]] party based on all of their previous encounters.
As a result of Paul's selective [[Party|team]] creation, his active team is composed of Pokémon that he deems to be powerful. As shown many times throughout the series, Paul regularly rotates the Pokémon in his possession, basing his choices on his knowledge of the opponents he prepares to battle. This can be most prominently seen in his [[Full Battle]] with Ash at [[Lake Acuity]], where he prepares many specific moves and strategies for Ash's [[Sinnoh]] party based on all of their previous encounters.


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Whilst the captures of Ursaring and Gliscor were shown in ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]'' and ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'', respectively, and Ninjask's was revealed in a flashback during ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'', his team has for the most part been {{pkmn2|caught}} off-screen. Several other Pokémon in his possession were caught onscreen but later released, as they were deemed not strong enough to remain on his active roster.
Whilst the captures of Ursaring and Gliscor were shown in ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]'' and ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'', respectively, and Ninjask's was revealed in a flashback during ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'', his team has for the most part been {{pkmn2|caught}} off-screen. Several other Pokémon in his possession were caught onscreen but later released, as they were deemed not strong enough to remain on his active roster.


The Pokémon Paul does not carry with him on hand are left with [[Reggie]] at his home in [[Veilstone City]]. This listing is of Paul's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} as of the most recent Japanese episode:
The Pokémon Paul does not carry with him on hand are left with [[Reggie]] at his home in [[Veilstone City]]. This list is from Paul's Pokémon up to ''[[Pokemon Journeys: The Series]]'':
===On hand===
===On hand===
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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===With Reggie===
===With Reggie===
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|main=yes
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|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=Paul caught {{p|Ursaring}} in ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]'' with the help of his {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}. Ursaring was seen several times since, often battling with Chimchar.}}
|desc=Paul caught {{p|Ursaring}} with the help of his {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}. Ursaring was seen several times since, often battling against Chimchar.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach
|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach
|desc={{p|Torterra}} is one of Paul's strongest Pokémon and his {{pkmn2|starter}} as well. It made its first appearance in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'', in which it was used in a battle against [[Cynthia's Garchomp]].
|desc={{p|Torterra}} is one of Paul's strongest Pokémon and his [[first partner Pokémon]] as well. It made its first appearance in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'', in which it was used in a battle against [[Cynthia's Garchomp]].}}
 
Torterra helped [[Ash's Grotle]] cope with its lack of speed after [[evolution]].}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach
|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach
|desc=Paul's {{p|Ninjask}} was caught shortly before Paul met {{AP|Chimchar}}, as shown in a flashback in ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]''. It did not appear again until it was used as Paul's fourth Pokémon against Ash in the Lily of the Valley Conference, where it went up against {{AP|Gliscor}}. Taking advantage of its superior speed, it managed to cause substantial damage, while not taking in a single hit. Gliscor was then [[recall]]ed in favor of {{AP|Infernape}}, who eliminated Ninjask with the blast wave from an {{m|Dig|Underground}} {{m|Flare Blitz}} and a successful {{m|Mach Punch}}.
|desc=Paul's {{p|Ninjask}} was caught shortly before Paul met {{AP|Chimchar}}, as shown in a flashback in ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]''. It did not appear again until it was used as Paul's fourth Pokémon against Ash in the Lily of the Valley Conference, where it went up against {{AP|Gliscor}}. Taking advantage of its superior speed, it managed to cause substantial damage while not taking a single hit in return. Gliscor was then [[recall]]ed in favor of {{AP|Infernape}}, who eliminated Ninjask with the blast wave from an {{m|Dig|Underground}} {{m|Flare Blitz}} and a successful {{m|Mach Punch}}.


Ninjask's known moves are {{m|Agility}}, {{m|Fury Cutter}}, and {{m|Giga Drain}}, and its [[Ability]] is {{a|Speed Boost}}.}}
Ninjask's known moves are {{m|Agility}}, {{m|Fury Cutter}}, and {{m|Giga Drain}}, and its [[Ability]] is {{a|Speed Boost}}.}}
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|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Hariyama}} fought against [[Brandon's Legendary titans#Regirock|Brandon's Regirock]], with Paul bringing it out to utilize its type advantage. It appeared to be very powerful, managing to block Regirock's otherwise deadly {{m|Stone Edge}} with its hands and strike with multiple Arm Thrusts. However, it was caught at close range, stunned with {{m|Shock Wave}} and subsequently taken out by {{m|Focus Punch}}.
|desc={{p|Hariyama}} fought against [[Brandon's legendary giants#Regirock|Brandon's Regirock]], with Paul bringing it out to utilize its type advantage. However, it was eventually taken out by a {{m|Focus Punch}}.


Hariyama's known moves are {{m|Arm Thrust}} and {{m|Force Palm}}.}}
Hariyama's known moves are {{m|Arm Thrust}} and {{m|Force Palm}}.}}
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|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Paul's {{p|Nidoking}} fought against [[Brandon's Legendary titans#Registeel|Brandon's Registeel]]. Nidoking also proved to be powerful, and unlike Paul's other Pokémon in the battle, actually put up something of a fight. He even surprised Brandon with his ability to recover so quickly from a {{m|Flash Cannon}} to the face. He hit Registeel directly with all of his attacks, but the Drill Pokémon ultimately didn't manage to cause much damage to the Iron Pokémon and was defeated with a powerful {{m|Iron Head}}.
|desc={{p|Nidoking}} was used to fight against [[Brandon's legendary giants#Registeel|Brandon's Registeel]]. Despite landing super effective hits on Registeel, Nidoking was unable to take it down and was knocked out by a powerful {{m|Iron Head}}.


Nidoking's known moves are {{m|Earth Power}}, {{m|Double Kick}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}}.}}
Nidoking's known moves are {{m|Earth Power}}, {{m|Double Kick}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}}.}}
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|epnum=DP128
|epnum=DP128
|epname=A Pyramiding Rage!
|epname=A Pyramiding Rage!
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vajp=Daisuke Sakaguchi
|vajpnote=as Lairon
|vajp2=Kenta Miyake
|vajp2note=as Aggron
|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach
|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach
|desc=Paul's {{p|Aggron}} first appeared as a {{p|Lairon}} in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', in which it fought against [[Brandon's Legendary titans#Regice|Brandon's Regice]]. Despite having a significant [[type]] advantage, it lost in a matter of seconds after only managing to use Iron Defense; Regice froze it solid with {{m|Ice Beam}} and then knocked it out with a single {{m|Zap Cannon}}.
|desc={{p|Aggron}} first appeared as a {{p|Lairon}} in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', in which it fought against [[Brandon's legendary giants#Regice|Brandon's Regice]]. However, it was defeated before it could attack even once.


In ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]'', it was shown to have evolved into Aggron. As Paul's first Pokémon, it went up against {{AP|Pikachu}} in the Lily of the Valley Conference match against Ash. With about even strength, Ash made the decision to switch to {{AP|Infernape}}. After being successfully {{status|burned}} by {{m|Flare Blitz}}, it was knocked out by an exceedingly powerful {{m|Mach Punch}}. It was one of the two Pokémon used by Paul to uncover Ash's strategy, the other being {{p|Gastrodon}}.
In ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]'', Lairon was shown to have evolved into Aggron. It was the first Pokémon he used in his [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] battle with Ash, going up against {{AP|Pikachu}} first. Ash eventually withdrew Pikachu in favor of {{AP|Infernape}}, who managed to {{status|burn}} Aggron with {{m|Flare Blitz}} and subsequently defeat it with a {{m|Mach Punch}}. Later, though, it was revealed that Aggron's defeat had been a part of Paul's strategy all along.


Aggron's known moves are {{m|Iron Defense}}, {{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Metal Sound}}, {{m|Flash Cannon}}, and {{m|Double-Edge}}, and its Ability is {{a|Rock Head}}.}}
Aggron's known moves are {{m|Iron Defense}}, {{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Metal Sound}}, {{m|Flash Cannon}}, and {{m|Double-Edge}}, and its Ability is {{a|Rock Head}}.}}
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|epname=Familiarity Breeds Strategy!
|epname=Familiarity Breeds Strategy!
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc=Paul's {{p|Gastrodon}} was the second Pokémon used against Ash in the Lily of the Valley Conference, going up against {{AP|Staraptor}}. Adapting Ash's tactics from their previous [[Full Battle]], Gastrodon was shown to be able to easily keep Staraptor off by creating a [[Counter Shield]] using Muddy Water. Ash then ordered Staraptor to attack, flying just above the ground, only to be caught by Gastrodon's Body Slam. It then fired Water Pulse directly into the air, planning to dodge the attack descending at an increased speed at the last second. Breaking free by using {{m|Close Combat}} on the ground, Staraptor was then hit by a direct Ice Beam and subsequently substituted with {{AP|Buizel}}. It was at this point Paul realized Ash was using the same Pokémon as last time, much to his amused disbelief. As Gastrodon started off with an Ice Beam, Buizel again used his improvised [[Ash's Buizel#Moves improvised|Ice Aqua Jet]], sending Gastrodon flying. Going for another Body Slam from the blast, Buizel countered with an {{m|Ice Punch}}, effectively eliminating Gastrodon.
|desc={{p|Gastrodon}} was the second Pokémon used against Ash in the Lily of the Valley Conference, going up against {{AP|Staraptor}}. Copying Ash's [[Counter Shield]] and using its squishy body to its advantage, Gastrodon quickly had Staraptor on the ropes, promoting Ash to recall it and use {{AP|Buizel}} instead. Buizel ultimately succeeded in defeating Gastrodon, although this defeat turned out to have been a part of Paul's plan.
 
Gastrodon was one of the two Pokémon used by Paul to uncover Ash's strategy, the other being Aggron.


Gastrodon's known moves are {{m|Muddy Water}}, {{m|Body Slam}}, {{m|Water Pulse}}, and {{m|Ice Beam}}.}}
Gastrodon's known moves are {{m|Muddy Water}}, {{m|Body Slam}}, {{m|Water Pulse}}, and {{m|Ice Beam}}.}}
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|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc={{p|Drapion}} was the third Pokémon used in the Lily of the Valley Conference match against Ash where it was sent out after Paul had uncovered his strategy. As a result, Drapion was able to successfully eliminate half of Ash's team ({{AP|Buizel}}, {{AP|Staraptor}}, and {{AP|Torterra}}). After defeating Torterra, it was recalled, making Drapion the only Pokémon Paul recalled during the entire battle. Throughout the battle, Drapion's Toxic Spikes {{status|poison}}ed most of Ash's team, until {{AP|Infernape}}'s improvised {{m|Dig|Underground}} {{m|Flare Blitz}} completely burned them off. Later, Drapion went up against {{AP|Gliscor}} and, after a fierce battle, was finally knocked out after being successfully {{status|burned}} by {{m|Fire Fang}}.
|desc={{p|Drapion}} was the third Pokémon used in Paul's Lily of the Valley Conference match against Ash. Having used his first two Pokémon to make Ash reveal his strategy, Paul used Drapion to more than level out the numbers, defeating Buizel, Staraptor, and {{AP|Torterra}} in rapid succession before being recalled, not in small part thanks to its Toxic Spikes. It later returned to the battlefield to face {{AP|Gliscor}}, who eventually defeated Drapion after a prolonged skirmish.


Drapion's known moves are {{m|Pin Missile}}, {{m|Cross Poison}}, {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, and {{m|Poison Fang}}.}}
Drapion's known moves are {{m|Pin Missile}}, {{m|Cross Poison}}, {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, and {{m|Poison Fang}}.}}
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|vajp=Satsuki Yukino
|vajp=Satsuki Yukino
|vaen=Erica Schroeder{{!}}Bella Hudson
|vaen=Erica Schroeder{{!}}Bella Hudson
|desc={{p|Froslass}} was the fifth Pokémon used by Paul in his battle against Ash in the Lily of the Valley Conference. Going up against [[Ash's Pikachu]], she successfully contained his {{m|Thunderbolt}} with Hail, while also activating her Snow Cloak ability, allowing her to constantly disappear and reappear during the battle. Frustrated with the single-sided attacks, Ash ordered Pikachu to use {{m|Volt Tackle}}. As Pikachu went charging towards the oncoming Froslass and ended up going through causing no damage, it seemed Ash was in trouble. Froslass then fired Ice Shard to finish the battle, which Pikachu dodged for a successful {{m|Iron Tail}}, also breaking up the Hail. Pikachu was then frozen by a subsequent Ice Beam, while Froslass was preparing another Ice Shard. Breaking free with Volt Tackle, Pikachu finally took Froslass out of the match.
|desc={{p|Froslass}} was the fifth Pokémon used by Paul in his battle against Ash in the Lily of the Valley Conference. Going up against [[Ash's Pikachu]], she used Hail to change the battle conditions in her favor. Pikachu was able to survive Froslass's assault, though, and struck back with {{m|Iron Tail}} before finishing Froslass off with {{m|Volt Tackle}}.


Froslass's known moves are {{m|Hail}}, {{m|Ice Shard}}, and {{m|Ice Beam}}, and her Ability is {{a|Snow Cloak}}.}}
Froslass's known moves are {{m|Hail}}, {{m|Ice Shard}}, and {{m|Ice Beam}}, and her Ability is {{a|Snow Cloak}}.}}
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{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|main=Ash's Infernape
|trainer=Paul
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Chimchar
|pkmn=Chimchar
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|en=[[Julián Rebolledo]]
|en=[[Julián Rebolledo]]
|zh_cmn=李世揚 ''Li Shìyáng''
|zh_cmn=李世揚 ''Li Shìyáng''
|fr_eu=Alessandro Bevilacqua ([[DP002]]-[[DP052]])<br>Gauthier De Fauconval ([[DP053]]-present)
|fr_eu=Alessandro Bevilacqua<br>Gauthier De Fauconval ([[DP053]]-[[DP104]])
|nl=Tony Neef
|nl=Tony Neef
|no=Tommy Karlsen
|no=Tommy Karlsen
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* Paul has participated in four Full Battles on-screen, the most of any Trainer in the anime other than Ash.
* Paul has participated in four Full Battles on-screen, the most of any Trainer in the anime other than Ash.
* Paul is the first regular recurring character to battle the {{pkmn|Champion}} of a [[core series]] [[region]].
* Paul is the first regular recurring character to battle the {{pkmn|Champion}} of a [[core series]] [[region]].
* Paul owns a Pokémon of every [[type]] except for {{t|Fairy}}.
* Paul owns a Pokémon of every [[type]] except for {{t|Fairy}}. While he used to own an {{p|Azumarill}}, it was not a Fairy type at the time when he owned it.
* Paul makes a cameo appearance alongside his Pokémon in the ending ''[[Let's Join Hands]]''.
* Paul makes a cameo appearance alongside his Pokémon in the ending ''[[Let's Join Hands]]''.
* In the English dub, Paul has a habit of referring to things he dislikes as "pathetic". No equivalent phrase exists in the Japanese version.
* In the English dub, Paul has a habit of referring to things he dislikes as "pathetic". No equivalent phrase exists in the Japanese version.
* During the [[S10|tenth season]], Paul's catchphrase was "Stand by!" instead of "Stand by for battle!"
* During the [[S10|tenth season]], Paul's catchphrase was "Stand by!" instead of "Stand by for battle!".


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==See also==
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Paul}}
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Paul}}
* [[a:Category:Paul|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
* [[a:Category:Paul|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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