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|caption=Artwork from Platinum
|caption=Artwork from Platinum
|gender=Male
|gender=Male
|age=yes
|age=no
|years=13-19
|hometown=Unknown
|hometown=Unknown
|region=[[Sinnoh]]{{sup/4|Pt}}<br>[[Johto]]{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|region=[[Sinnoh]]{{sup/4|Pt}}<br>[[Johto]]{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|relatives=Unknown
|relatives=Unknown
|trainer=yes
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass={{tc|Factory Head}}<br><small>([[Frontier Brain]])</small>
|trainerclass={{tc|Factory Head}} <small>([[Frontier Brain]])</small>
|game=yes
|game=yes
|generation={{gen|IV}}
|generation={{gen|IV}}, {{gen|VIII}}, {{gen|XI}}
|games={{v2|Platinum}}<br>{{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}<br>{{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|games={{v2|Platinum}}<br>{{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}<br>{{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|leader=no
|leader=no
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|enva=
|java=
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||gameanim=yes
|gameanim=yes
|envagame=Jon Allen <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|envagame=Jon Allen<ref name="Jon Allen">[https://twitter.com/kingjonallen/status/1167186558203518977 Jon Allen on Twitter]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|javagame=Shōhei Komatsu <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|javagame=Shōhei Komatsu<ref name="Shōhei Komatsu">[https://twitter.com/shohei_k0414/status/1168033746127245313 Shōhei Komatsu on Twitter] (Japanese)</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|pv=yes<!--cameo-->
|pv=yes<!--cameo-->
|pvnum=Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
|pvnum=Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
|pvname=Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
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'''Thorton''' (Japanese: '''ネジキ''' ''Neziki'') is the [[Frontier Brain]] in charge of running the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}'s {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}, acting under the title of '''{{tc|Factory Head}}''' (Japanese: '''ファクトリーヘッド''' ''Factory Head'').
'''Thorton''' (Japanese: '''ネジキ''' ''Neziki'') is the [[Frontier Brain]] in charge of running the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}'s {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}, acting under the title of '''{{tc|Factory Head}}''' (Japanese: '''ファクトリーヘッド''' ''Factory Head'').


==In the core series==
==In the core series games==
Thorton is the [[Frontier Brain]] of the Battle Factory in the [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]] regions. It is suggested he is very intelligent, as he mentions inventing a machine that analyzes the player's Pokémon. If he is defeated he will hand over the Factory Print.
Thorton is the [[Frontier Brain]] of the Battle Factory in the [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]] regions. It is suggested he is very intelligent, as he mentions inventing a machine that analyzes the player's Pokémon. If he is defeated he will hand over the Factory Print.


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Like the {{player}}, he uses [[rental Pokémon]]. Therefore, all of his Pokémon are random for both the Gold and Silver Prints, so he can use any Pokémon except for those that are not admissible in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}; these include {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Phione}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, and {{p|Arceus}}.
Like the {{player}}, he uses [[rental Pokémon]]. Therefore, all of his Pokémon are random for both the Gold and Silver Prints, so he can use any Pokémon except for those that are not admissible in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}; these include {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Phione}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, and {{p|Arceus}}.


==In spin-off games==
==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Thorton (Masters)}}
{{main|Thorton (Masters)}}
Thorton forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Bronzong}} and {{p|Magnezone}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Thorton became a playable sync pair since the game's release.


==Artwork==
{{PairDex/h|Factory}}
===Sprites===
{{PairDex|036|Thorton|trainerlink=Thorton (Masters)#Bronzong|trainerimg=Thorton|0437|Bronzong|Steel|Fire|Tech|4EX|Sync Pair Scout}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color}}; font-size:80%;"
{{PairDex|036|Thorton|trainerlink=Thorton (Masters)#Magnezone|trainerimg=Thorton|0462|Magnezone|Steel|Fighting|Field|6|Variety Sync Pair Scout}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Pt Thorton.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSThorton.png]]
|-
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
|-
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Thorton OD.png]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
|}
|}


==Quotes==
==Quotes==
{{main|Thorton/Quotes}}
{{main|Thorton/Quotes}}
==In the anime==
[[File:Sinnoh Frontier Masters Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Thorton in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]]
===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
{{main|Thorton (Masters)}}
Thorton appears in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]] in a team with {{mas|Palmer}} and {{mas|Caitlin}}.
{{-}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Thorton Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Thorton in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Thorton Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Thorton in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
Thorton first appears along with his fellow [[Frontier Brain]]s, [[Palmer]], [[Dahlia]], and [[Argenta]] in a meeting; afterward they go back to their facilities. Thorton later appears at his facility, the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}, where he watches {{adv|Platinum}} battle through it. Eventually, Platinum manages to get enough wins to allow her to challenge him and they begin battling.
Thorton first appears along with his fellow [[Frontier Brain]]s, [[Palmer]], [[Dahlia]], and [[Argenta]] in a meeting; afterward they go back to their facilities. Thorton later appears at his facility, the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}, where he watches {{adv|Platinum}} battle through it. Eventually, Platinum manages to get enough wins to allow her to challenge him and they begin battling.
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|epnum=PS427
|epnum=PS427
|epname=Uprooting Seedot
|epname=Uprooting Seedot
|desc=Thorton's {{p|Tyranitar}} was used to battle Platinum at the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}. It proved powerful and its ability to create a sandstorm which made Platinum's Pokémon constantly take damage. Eventually, it was defeated by Platinum's {{p|Kadabra}}'s super effective {{m|Focus Punch}}.
|desc=Thorton's {{p|Tyranitar}} was used to battle Platinum at the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}. It proved powerful and its ability to create a sandstorm which made Platinum's Pokémon constantly take damage. Eventually, it was defeated by a double super-effective {{m|Focus Punch}} from Platinum's {{pkmn2|rental}} {{p|Kadabra}}.


None of Tyranitar's moves are known and its Ability is {{a|Sand Stream}}.}}
None of Tyranitar's moves are known and its Ability is {{a|Sand Stream}}.}}
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|epnum=PS428
|epnum=PS428
|epname=Outlasting Ledian
|epname=Outlasting Ledian
|desc=Thorton's {{p|Ursaring}} was used to battle Platinum at the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}. With the {{stat|speed}} gained from Ledian's Baton Pass, it was able to easily defeat Platinum's Qwilfish. Later, it fought her Kadabra and was defeated when its energy was absorbed with a {{m|Drain Punch}}.
|desc=Thorton's {{p|Ursaring}} was used to battle Platinum at the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}. With the {{stat|speed}} gained from Ledian's Baton Pass, it was able to easily defeat Platinum's rental Qwilfish. Later, it fought her rental Kadabra and was defeated when its energy was absorbed with a {{m|Drain Punch}}.


Ursaring's known moves are {{m|Earthquake}} and {{m|Focus Punch}}.}}
Ursaring's known moves are {{m|Earthquake}} and {{m|Focus Punch}}.}}


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
[[File:ThortonLostOrigin195.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Thorton (Lost Origin 167)|Thorton]] in the TCG]]
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Thorton or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Thorton or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].


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{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Skarmory FB (Supreme Victors 83)|Skarmory]] {{SP|FB}}|type=Metal|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=83/147|jpsetlink=Supreme Victors|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Common|jpnum=066/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Skarmory FB (Supreme Victors 83)|Skarmory]] {{SP|FB}}|type=Metal|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=83/147|jpsetlink=Supreme Victors|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Common|jpnum=066/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Electivire FB LV.X (Supreme Victors 144)|Electivire]] {{SP|FB}} [[Electivire FB LV.X (Supreme Victors 144)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare Holo LV.X|ennum=144/147|jpsetlink=Supreme Victors|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Rare Holo LV.X|jpnum=039/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Electivire FB LV.X (Supreme Victors 144)|Electivire]] {{SP|FB}} [[Electivire FB LV.X (Supreme Victors 144)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare Holo LV.X|ennum=144/147|jpsetlink=Supreme Victors|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Rare Holo LV.X|jpnum=039/100}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Lightning}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Lost Origin|Thorton|167}}|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Lost Origin|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=167/196|jpset=Lost Abyss|jprarity=U|jpnum=097/100|enset2=Lost Origin|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=195/196|jpset2=Lost Abyss|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=115/100|enset3=Lost Origin|enrarity3=Rare Rainbow|ennum3=210/196|jpset3=Lost Abyss|jprarity3=HR|jpnum3=123/100}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}
==Gallery==
:''For images of Thorton in [[Pokémon Masters EX]], see: [[Thorton (Masters)#Gallery|Thorton (Masters)]]''
===Artwork===
====Standard====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
|style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Platinum Thorton.png|175px]]
|style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Sinnoh Battle Frontier Brain artwork.png|250px]]
|-
| Artwork for<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| {{color2|000|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier}} promotional<br>artwork for {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
|}
===Game assets===
====Sprites and models====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
|style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Pt Thorton.png]]
|style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSThorton.png]]
|-
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
|-
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Thorton OD.png]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In the English translations of the games, Thorton and [[Noland]] are the only [[Frontier Brain]]s who share a {{pkmn|Trainer}} class.
* In the English translations of the games, Thorton and [[Noland]] are the only [[Frontier Brain]]s who share a {{pkmn|Trainer}} class.
** However, both [[Palmer]] and [[Anabel]] share the same class—{{tc|Tower Tycoon}}—in the Japanese versions.
** However, both [[Palmer]] and [[Anabel]] share the same class—{{tc|Tower Tycoon}}—in the Japanese versions.
* Currently, Thorton has the highest amount of cards in the TCG of any Frontier Brain.


==Names==
==Names==
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| Japanese
| Japanese
| ネジキ ''Neziki''
| ネジキ ''Neziki''
| From 捩木 ''neziki'', {{wp|Lyonia ovalifolia|staggerbush}}
| From 捩木 ''nejiki'' ({{wp|Lyonia ovalifolia|staggerbush}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| English
| Thorton
| Thorton
| From ''thorn''
| From ''{{wp|Thorns, spines, and prickles|thorn}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Distmar
| From ''Distel'' ({{wp|thistle}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Espinal
| From ''espina'' (thorn)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| French
| Cardus
| Cardus
| From the genus ''{{wp|Carduus}}''
| From the genus ''{{wp|Carduus}}'' (plumeless thistles)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Distmar
| From ''Distel'', thistle
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Italian
| Spino
| Spino
| From ''spina'', spike
| From ''spina'' (thorn)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Espinal
| From ''espina'', spike
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| Korean
| 수철 ''Sucheol''
| 수철 ''Sucheol''
| From 소철 (蘇鐵) ''socheol'', {{wp|Cycas revoluta|sago cycad}}
| From 소철 (蘇鐵) ''socheol'' ({{wp|Cycas revoluta|sago cycad}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
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| Vietnamese
| Vietnamese
| Neziki
| Neziki
| Transliteration of his Japanese name
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Spino
| From ''espinho'' (thorn)
|}{{-}}
|}{{-}}


==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Thorton|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
* [[a:Category:Thorton|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
==References==
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