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{{Character Infobox

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|caption=Artwork from {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}} by [[Ken Sugimori]]<ref>[[a:File:KiaweBurningShadows116.jpg|Kiawe (Burning Shadows 116)]]</ref>

|age=Unconfirmed<ref>[[Hala/Quotes|Hala]]: ''"The island challenge Kukui spoke of... [...] It is the great adventure that children in the Alola region embark upon, along with their Pokémon, once they reach 11 years of age!"'' ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]])</ref><ref>[[Mallow/Quotes#Pokémon Sun and Moon|Mallow]]: ''"I mean, we have to move on from being captains when we turn 20 anyway."'' ([[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon]])</ref>

==In the games==

 

Kiawe appears in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}} as a Trial Captain who provides guidance to trial-goers. With his [[Kiawe's Marowak#in the games|Marowak]], Kiawe studies and performs traditional dances from Alola. He says that his trials are different from the others and are meant to test the {{player}}'s observation. The player can sleep in his bed in [[Paniola Town]], the caption, ''"the bed looks fresh and clean, but you can still detect a faint whiff of...sweat?'' Kiawe appears to be good friends with the other Trial Captains on [[Akala Island]], [[Mallow]] and [[Lana]]. He gave a man living in Mallow's restaurant a Magmar, to encourage him to become a real iron chef.

 

Kiawe first appears at the [[Battle Royal Dome]] in [[Royal Avenue]], enjoying the [[Battle Royal]] that the player had participated in, hoping they would bring the same heat to their upcoming [[island challenge|trial]]. At Wela Volcano Park, Kiawe then appears at the top of the volcano, ready for the player to take on the trial. In Kiawe's trial, he asks the player to identify the difference between two dances. After defeat of the [[Totem Pokémon|Totem]] {{p|Salazzle}}, he will provide a {{p|Charizard}} on the player's [[Ride Pager]] to have access to [[Poké Ride|Charizard Glide]].

 

Kiawe reappears in Mallow's trial, providing her with a [[Thick Club]] used for stirring and mashing the food to summon Totem {{p|Lurantis}}.

 

At the end of the game, Kiawe appears with the rest of the Trial Captains at the festival in [[Iki Town]] after the player has become {{pkmn|Champion}}. When he isn't performing dance as entertainment, he is seen hanging around Lana and Mallow. In the credits of Sun and Moon, a photograph taken by the player character is shown. Kiawe is shown performing a traditional Alolan dance with his Marowak inside a building at Paniola Town.

 

In a side quest in Pokémon Sun, after defeating [[Olivia]], the player can find Kiawe in his room at [[Paniola Town]] during the night. Upon speaking with him, he will immediately leave for the Thrifty Megamart at the [[Royal Avenue]]. Once the player arrives, Kiawe will be seen briefly speaking with his boss before requesting for a battle with the player. After his defeat, he states that he had just been fired from his part-time job, and he mentions his wish to travel to another region to further his studies for dancing. Shortly after telling his story, he will award the player the Reverent [[Malie City#Battle styles|battle style]].

 

He can be encountered at the [[Battle Tree]] as a possible opponent or [[Multi Battle]] partner in Pokémon Sun.

===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===

Kiawe has very few differences between Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon compared to Sun and Moon, retaining mainly the same role as he did in the original titles. Like in the original games, Kiawe is first met in the Battle Royal Dome. At Wela Volcano Park, Kiawe's trial on observation is retained, however, the Totem Pokémon that Kiawe has trained is an [[Alolan form|Alolan]] {{p|Marowak}}, rather than a {{p|Salazzle}}. He reappears in Mallow's trial the same way as he did in Sun and Moon.

Kiawe is met again during [[Mina]]'s trial in both Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, giving the player a [[Red Petal]] after defeating him and {{tc|Hiker}} David. During this encounter, it's also revealed that Kiawe is considering to make David his successor as a Trial Captain, although David is more interested in dancing. Afterwards, Kiawe will offer to escort the player to [[Hokulani Observatory]] to meet [[Sophocles]] and get the next petal.

 

In a side quest exclusive to Ultra Sun, after the player has became champion, they can find him in his room back in Paniola Town like they did back in Pokémon Sun. This sequence is nearly identical to that of Pokémon Sun, however his Pokémon will be at higher level, fully evolved and infused with a [[Firium Z]] [[Z-Crystal]], he grants the battle style like in Sun. In Ultra Sun He appears once again in the [[Battle Tree]] as an opponent and battle partner with the same Pokémon from Sun.

==In the spin-off games==

Kiawe forms a [[sync pair]] with {{rf|Alolan}} {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}} and {{p|Arcanine}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Kiawe became a playable sync pair on June 13, 2021.

{{PairDex/h|Fire}}

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{{PairDex|130|Kiawe|trainerlink=Kiawe (Masters)#Arcanine|trainerimg=Kiawe|0059|Arcanine|gender=male|Fire|Rock|Tech|6|Variety Sync Pair Scout}}

Kiawe debuted in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. He is a student at the [[Pokémon School]] of [[Melemele Island]] and one of {{Ash}}'s [[rival]]s and former {{ashcl|classmates}}. He owns a [[Z-Ring]] and is very gruff compared to his classmates. Besides attending school, he provides a helping hand at [[Paniola Ranch|his family's farm]], making deliveries between islands with his {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}}. He also reappeared in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.

|desc=An {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Marowak}} is Kiawe's only known Pokémon. It was first used to battle {{adv|Sun}}'s Alolan {{p|Meowth}}, [[Cent]], at [[Heahea City]]. The battle was interrupted when Kiawe realized he forgot to call his boss to tell him he was leaving work early.}}

In ''[[HOR07|Attack on the Headquarters]]'', Kiawe was seen with [[Lana]] and [[Mallow]].

'''Kiawe''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Sun & Moon Series (the Japanese SM Era). It was first released in the Japanese {{TCG|To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow}} expansion before debuting in English in the {{TCG|Burning Shadows}} expansion, with an illustration based on the [[Ken Sugimori]] artwork of the character. It was also released as a {{TCG|Full Art card}} in To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow and Burning Shadows, with an illustration by [[Naoki Saito]]. It allows the player to search their deck for up to 4 Fire Energy cards and attach them to 1 of their Pokémon. The player then shuffles their deck and their turn ends.

* Kiawe is 5'10" (178&nbsp;cm) tall.