Wattson

Wattson テッセン Tessen
"The cheerfully electrifying man!"
Artwork from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Gender	Male
Eye color	Black
Hair color	White
Hometown	Mauville City
Region	Hoenn
Relatives	WifeORAS
Trainer class	Gym LeaderRSEORAS Pokémon TrainerB2W2
Generation	III, V, VI
Games	Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Black 2 and White 2 Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Leader of	Mauville Gym
Badge	Dynamo Badge
Specializes in	Electric types
Game animation cameos	GOTCHA!
Animated debut	Watt's with Wattson
English voice actor	Dan Green
Japanese voice actor	Ken'ichi Ogata

Wattson (Japanese: テッセン Tessen) is the Gym Leader of Mauville City's Gym, known officially as the Mauville Gym. Trainers who defeat him receive the Dynamo Badge. He is a jolly old man who specializes in Electric-type Pokémon.

In the core series games

Wattson challenging the player

Wattson's title is "The cheerfully electrifying man!" The citizens of Mauville think of him as "eccentric," and one of his students affectionately referred to him as a "tough coot." He prefers to employ Electric-type Pokémon, and is a generally jovial man.

Wattson founded Mauville; in Generation III he once had a desire to convert Mauville in an expansion project, but abandoned that plan. Instead, he installed switch-controlled dynamos in his Gym that create doors of electricity. In the remakes, however, Wattson's conversion plans were realized.

Wattson was the Project Leader of the Sea Mauville project under Greater Mauville Holdings. Based on documents in Sea Mauville, Wattson ended up being involved in the closure of both New Mauville and Sea Mauville due to issues involving the environment and Pokémon. Prior to the closure of Sea Mauville, Wattson was under investigation by Dock for actions that Wattson took to close New Mauville.

In addition to the Dynamo Badge, Wattson gives out TM34 (Shock Wave), in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, he gives out TM72 (Volt Switch)

If the player returns to Mauville after getting Surf^RSE or saving Hoenn from Primal Groudon^OR/Kyogre^AS, Wattson will wait in Mauville City outside his Gym, asking the player to go to New Mauville on an errand for him. If the player completes the task, Wattson will give them TM24 (Thunderbolt) as a sign of his appreciation.

Wattson also appears in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, taking part in the Pokémon World Tournament. He can be faced in the Hoenn Leaders, Type Expert, and World Leaders Tournaments.

Trainer's Eyes/Match Call

Leader Wattson^RSORAS / Swell Shock Wattson^E

Strategy

I choose to electrify.

Trainer's Pokémon

Get shocked by electricity!

Self-Introduction

Wahahahaha! The secret to health is laughter!^RS

One must never throw a match. Even I must not.^E

Wahahaha! The secret to good health is being willing to laugh!^ORAS

Pokémon

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

Wattson uses two Super Potions.

Leader Wattson Mauville Gym Ruby and Sapphire Reward: $2300

Types: Electric Steel Ability: Magnet Pull Held item: None Magnemite Lv.22 ThunderShock Electric   --       Supersonic Normal   --       SonicBoom Normal   --       Thunder Wave Electric   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Soundproof Held item: None Voltorb Lv.20 Rollout Rock   --       Spark Electric   --       SonicBoom Normal   --       Selfdestruct Normal   --       Types: Electric Steel Ability: Magnet Pull Held item: None Magneton Lv.23 Shock Wave Electric   --       Supersonic Normal   --       SonicBoom Normal   --       Thunder Wave Electric   --

Pokémon Emerald

Wattson uses two Super Potions in the Gym battle, and three Full Restores in the rematches.

Gym battle

Leader Wattson Mauville Gym Emerald Reward: $2400

Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Soundproof Held item: None Voltorb Lv.20 Rollout Rock   --       Spark Electric   --       Selfdestruct Normal   --       Shock Wave Electric   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: None Electrike♂ Lv.20 Shock Wave Electric   --       Leer Normal   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Howl Normal   --       Types: Electric Steel Ability: Magnet Pull Held item: None Magneton Lv.22 Supersonic Normal   --       Shock Wave Electric   --       Thunder Wave Electric   --       SonicBoom Normal   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: Sitrus Berry Manectric♂ Lv.24 Quick Attack Normal   --       Thunder Wave Electric   --       Shock Wave Electric   --       Howl Normal   --

First rematch

Leader Wattson Mauville Gym Emerald Reward: $8000

Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: None Mareep♂ Lv.36 Thunder Electric   --       Protect Normal   --       Thunder Wave Electric   --       Light Screen Psychic   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Soundproof Held item: None Electrode Lv.36 Rollout Rock   --       Thunder Electric   --       Explosion Normal   --       Rain Dance Water   --       Types: Electric Steel Ability: Magnet Pull Held item: Sitrus Berry Magneton Lv.38 Supersonic Normal   --       Protect Normal   --       Thunder Electric   --       Rain Dance Water   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: Sitrus Berry Manectric♂ Lv.40 Bite Dark   --       Thunder Wave Electric   --       Thunder Electric   --       Protect Normal   --

Second rematch

Leader Wattson Mauville Gym Emerald Reward: $9000

Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: None Pikachu♂ Lv.39 Thunder Electric   --       Slam Normal   --       Rain Dance Water   --       Shock Wave Electric   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: None Flaaffy♂ Lv.41 Thunder Electric   --       Protect Normal   --       Thunder Wave Electric   --       Light Screen Psychic   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Soundproof Held item: None Electrode Lv.41 Rollout Rock   --       Thunder Electric   --       Explosion Normal   --       Rain Dance Water   --       Types: Electric Steel Ability: Magnet Pull Held item: Sitrus Berry Magneton Lv.43 Supersonic Normal   --       Protect Normal   --       Thunder Electric   --       Rain Dance Water   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: Sitrus Berry Manectric♂ Lv.45 Bite Dark   --       Thunder Wave Electric   --       Thunder Electric   --       Protect Normal   --

Third rematch

Leader Wattson Mauville Gym Emerald Reward: $10000

Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: None Raichu♂ Lv.44 Thunder Electric   --       Slam Normal   --       Rain Dance Water   --       Protect Normal   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: None Ampharos♂ Lv.46 Thunder Electric   --       Protect Normal   --       Thunder Wave Electric   --       Light Screen Psychic   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Soundproof Held item: None Electrode Lv.46 Rollout Rock   --       Thunder Electric   --       Explosion Normal   --       Rain Dance Water   --       Types: Electric Steel Ability: Magnet Pull Held item: Sitrus Berry Magneton Lv.48 Supersonic Normal   --       Protect Normal   --       Thunder Electric   --       Rain Dance Water   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: Sitrus Berry Manectric♂ Lv.50 Bite Dark   --       Thunder Wave Electric   --       Thunder Electric   --       Protect Normal   --

Fourth rematch onwards

Leader Wattson Mauville Gym Emerald Reward: $11000

Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: None Electabuzz♂ Lv.50 Swift Normal   --       Focus Punch Fighting   --       ThunderPunch Electric   --       Light Screen Psychic   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: None Raichu♂ Lv.51 Thunder Electric   --       Slam Normal   --       Rain Dance Water   --       Protect Normal   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: None Ampharos♂ Lv.51 Thunder Electric   --       Protect Normal   --       Thunder Wave Electric   --       Light Screen Psychic   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Soundproof Held item: None Electrode Lv.53 Rollout Rock   --       Thunder Electric   --       Explosion Normal   --       Rain Dance Water   --       Types: Electric Steel Ability: Magnet Pull Held item: Sitrus Berry Magneton Lv.53 Supersonic Normal   --       Protect Normal   --       Thunder Electric   --       Rain Dance Water   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: Sitrus Berry Manectric♂ Lv.55 Bite Dark   --       Thunder Wave Electric   --       Thunder Electric   --       Protect Normal   --

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

Wattson uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles. Wattson will always lead with his signature Pokémon, Manectric.

Hoenn Leaders Tournament

PKMN Trainer Wattson Pokémon World Tournament Black 2 and White 2 Reward: 1BP

Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static or Lightningrod Held item: Petaya Berry Manectric♂/♀ Lv.50 Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Charge Electric Status   --       Flamethrower Fire Special   --       Signal Beam Bug Special   --       Types: Electric Steel Ability: Magnet Pull or Sturdy Held item: Air Balloon Magnezone Lv.50 Discharge Electric Special   --       Magnet Rise Electric Status   --       Tri Attack Normal Special   --       Metal Sound Steel Status   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Soundproof or Static Held item: Shuca Berry Electrode Lv.50 Light Screen Psychic Status   --       Charge Beam Electric Special   --       Double Team Normal Status   --       Signal Beam Bug Special   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Plus Held item: Salac Berry Plusle♂/♀ Lv.50 Discharge Electric Special   --       Agility Psychic Status   --       Nasty Plot Dark Status   --       Baton Pass Normal Status   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Minus Held item: Electric Gem Minun♂/♀ Lv.50 Fake Tears Dark Status   --       Thunder Wave Electric Status   --       Volt Switch Electric Special   --       Charm Normal Status   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: Liechi Berry Raichu♂/♀ Lv.50 Return Normal Physical   --       Wild Charge Electric Physical   --       Knock Off Dark Physical   --       Brick Break Fighting Physical   --

Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament

PKMN Trainer Wattson Pokémon World Tournament Black 2 and White 2 Reward: 1BP

Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static or Lightningrod Held item: Life Orb Manectric♂/♀ Lv.50 Double Team Normal Status   --       Thunder Wave Electric Status   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Flamethrower Fire Special   --       Types: Electric Steel Ability: Magnet Pull or Sturdy Held item: Leftovers Magnezone Lv.50 Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Toxic Poison Status   --       Flash Cannon Steel Special   --       Protect Normal Status   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Soundproof or Static Held item: Air Balloon Electrode Lv.50 Swagger Normal Status   --       Thunder Wave Electric Status   --       Thunder Electric Special   --       Signal Beam Bug Special   --       Types: Electric Water Ability: Levitate Held item: Wide Lens Rotom Lv.50 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status   --       Hydro Pump Water Special   --       Thunder Electric Special   --       Hex Ghost Special   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: Expert Belt Ampharos♂/♀ Lv.50 Fire Punch Fire Physical   --       Bulldoze Ground Physical   --       ThunderPunch Electric Physical   --       Brick Break Fighting Physical   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: Focus Sash Raichu♂/♀ Lv.50 Swagger Normal Status   --       Thunder Electric Special   --       Grass Knot Grass Special   --       Focus Blast Fighting Special   --

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Leader Wattson Mauville Gym Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Reward: $2,520

Types: Electric Steel Ability: Sturdy Held item: None Magnemite Lv.19 Thunder Wave Electric Status   --       Tackle Normal Physical   --       Volt Switch Electric Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Soundproof Held item: None Voltorb Lv.19 Rollout Rock Physical   --       Charge Electric Status   --       Volt Switch Electric Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Types: Electric Steel Ability: Magnet Pull Held item: None Magneton Lv.21 Supersonic Normal Status   --       Magnet Bomb Steel Physical   --       Volt Switch Electric Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Status unknown

These Pokémon can be seen wandering Wattson's apartment in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, but it's not known if they belong to him or his wife.

Plusle

Minun

Gallery

Artwork

Official artwork from Generation III	Conceptual artwork from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Sprites and models

Sprite from Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald	Sprite from Black 2 and White 2	VS portrait from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Overworld sprite from Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald	Overworld sprite from Black 2 and White 2	Overworld model from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Quotes

Main article: Wattson/Quotes

In animation

Pokémon the Series

Wattson in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

History

Wattson debuted in the Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire episode Watt's with Wattson?. He manned the controls to his Gym's trap and laughed as Ash and his friends made their way through the facility. One of Wattson's tricks was a robotic Raikou that ended up overcharging Pikachu's electricity. As a result, Pikachu was able to completely wipe out Wattson's team on his own, using a series of supercharged Thunderbolts and an equally supercharged Thunder attack.

Disheartened by this humiliating loss, Wattson handed Ash the Dynamo Badge; left his Pokémon at the local Pokémon Center; and wandered off to his training spot, the New Mauville power plant, to clear his head. There, Wattson befriended an Electrike. Soon after, Team Rocket stole all of the Electric Pokémon from the power plant. Watt, Ash, and the others soon located Wattson and they confronted Team Rocket together. Wattson used his electric Raikou to distract Team Rocket, while Pikachu and Electrike helped free the wild Pokémon. Pikachu and Electrike then fought Team Rocket's Pokémon before sending them all blasting off. Ash explained that Pikachu had become supercharged from the Raikou mecha and tried to return the Dynamo Badge, but Wattson told him to keep it. Electrike decided to stay with Wattson, giving him a fresh start. Wattson then challenged Ash to a battle once his Electrike had grown a bit, and Ash accepted.

Wattson reappeared in Manectric Charge, where he saved most of the group's Pokémon from another Team Rocket scheme upon their return to Mauville City. The resulting battle caused Electrike to evolve into Manectric. Though they were on their way back to Petalburg City, Ash and his friends decided to take a break and have a battle. Wattson first refereed a match between Watt and his Ampharos, and May and her Skitty, with May emerging victorious. Next, Ash's Torkoal fought Manectric in a fierce match, which Manectric won.

He reappeared in a flashback in Whiscash and Ash.

Character

Wattson is a jovial man with a contagious laugh, much like his game counterpart. He is also a practical joker at heart, and he has gone on to fill the Mauville Gym with traps to keep his challengers tense before their match begins. This extends into his battle strategy, and he uses surprise techniques like his Manectric's Charge to overcome his challenger's advances. Wattson takes a hands-on approach to raising his Pokémon.

Pokémon

This listing is of Wattson's Pokémon in Pokémon the Series.

Magnemite

Debut	Watt's with Wattson?
Voice actors
Japanese
English	Maddie Blaustein

Magnemite was the first Pokémon used by Wattson in his Gym battle against Ash. Due to Pikachu being powered-up by the exploding mecha-Raikou, it was defeated with only a single Thunderbolt.

Magnemite has worked with Wattson for a number of years, during which Wattson and Magnemite overcame Magnemite's struggle to master Thunder Wave.

Magnemite's known moves are Swift and Thunder Wave*.

Voltorb

Debut	Watt's with Wattson?
Voice actors
Japanese
English	Eric Stuart

Voltorb was the second Pokémon used by Wattson against Ash. Like Magnemite, it was defeated with a single Thunderbolt.

Voltorb's only known move is Screech.

Magneton

Debut	Watt's with Wattson?

Magneton was the final Pokémon used Wattson during the Gym battle. By this point in the match, both Wattson and Magneton were determined to defeat Ash, but Magneton couldn't stand up to Pikachu's super-charged Thunder and was also knocked out in a single hit.

It reappeared in a flashback in Whiscash and Ash.

Magneton's only known move is Zap Cannon.

Electrike → Manectric

Debut	Watt's with Wattson?
Voice actors
Japanese	Katsuyuki Konishi
English	Darren Dunstan

Main article: Wattson's Manectric

Manectric first appeared as an Electrike after Wattson's defeat by Ash. After cheering Wattson up, it sent Team Rocket blasting off together with Ash's Pikachu. After this, it stayed with Wattson.

It was seen again when the gang returned to Mauville City. Electrike evolved into Manectric after defeating Team Rocket. Ash decided to challenge Wattson and Manectric to a training match with his Torkoal. After a fierce battle, Manectric emerged victorious.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor Japanese 緒方賢一 Ken'ichi Ogata English Dan Green Finnish Pauli Virta European French Jean-Daniel Nicodème Hebrew דן תורן Dan Toren Italian Pietro Ubaldi (AG040) Vittorio Bestoso (AG059) Polish Andrzej Chudy Brazilian Portuguese Carlos Silveira (AG040) Fábio Moura (AG059) Spanish Latin America Armando Réndiz (AG040) Jorge Santos (AG059) Spain Fernando Hernández

GOTCHA!

Wattson briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Wattson in Pokémon Adventures

History

Ruby & Sapphire arc

When Sapphire arrives at Mauville City to challenge her third Gym, she is attacked by one of the Trick Master's machines. When she is captured by it, Wattson and the Trick Master come out of hiding to celebrate their victory, only to realize their mistake. Wattson apologizes for the trouble he caused Sapphire and explained that he and the Trick Master were aiming to capture a wild trouble-making Donphan in the area. When Sapphire wondered if the trap-door she fell into earlier was another one of their gadgets, Wattson realizes that Sapphire had accidentally found the entrance to New Mauville. They attempt to open the entrance again, only for a group of children aiming to challenge Wattson arrive. Wattson easily defeats that children, but awards them Gym Badges anyway. This angers Sapphire, but Wattson explains that he does not really care about the results and enjoys giving Badges if his opponents do their best. He offers a Badge to Sapphire for finding the entrance to New Mauville, but she angrily rejects it on the pretense that wants to earn it in a battle.

Sapphire smacks the Badge away from Wattson, which lands on the Donphan and provokes it into chasing after the three. Wattson, Trick Master, Sapphire, and Donphan all end up crashing into New Mauville. Wattson ends up separated from the others and gets attacked by the New Mauville generator. The generator defeats and captures Wattson and continuously drains his Pokémon's electricity. Sapphire works together with Wattson's Electrike and Donphan to stop the generator and free Wattson from its grip. When the generator is defeated, they find that New Mauville was created by the Trick Master's ancestor as a playground for children. They decide to renovate the place so that the children of Mauville City can have a place to play in. Wattson thanks Sapphire for her help and later awards her with the Dynamo Badge.

Later, Wattson and the other Gym Leaders are called by Flannery to meet in Fortree City. They have a discussion on Team Magma and Team Aqua about whether or not one of the teams is evil and the other is good. Wattson sides with Team Magma, as their goal is to expand the landmass meant that Mauville City could get more land for the children to play in.

When Groudon and Kyogre are awakened, they begin causing droughts and downpours throughout Hoenn. Wattson and Flannery are sent to the rain-plagued areas to face Kyogre in battle. Despite their best efforts, Kyogre proves to be too powerful for any of their attacks to damage it. They are later assisted by Winona, who also participates in the battle to stop Kyogre, but all three are interrupted by the Subleaders of the Sea Scheme of Team Aqua, Amber, Shelly, and Matt. The Subleaders all face one of the Gym Leaders to make sure they can't stop Kyogre from advancing any further.

Wattson in the thirteenth chapter

Wattson faces Amber in battle and easily defeats his single Water-type Pokémon, leaving his opponent without anything else to use. Shelly assists her ally by giving Amber her Nincada to use in battle. Wattson continues to have an easy time against his opponent, but Amber reveals he was stalling so that Nincada could evolve into Ninjask. With its newfound speed, Ninjask gains an advantage over Wattson's Manectric, forcing Wattson to sacrifice his Pokémon to knock it out. Wattson gloats over his victory since he still has more Pokémon to battle with, but he is struck from behind and knocked into the sea. As he sinks, Amber reveals that when his Nincada evolved, it also created a Shedinja that attacked Wattson when he was defenseless. Wattson is later rescued by Sapphire's Lorry, which brought him back to the surface using Dive and Water Spout.

After both Team Magma and Team Aqua are defeated and Groudon and Kyogre have returned to their deep slumber, Wattson celebrated the victory with his allies and thanked Sapphire and Ruby for their assistance in the battle.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

Wattson, along with various people from around Hoenn, is called to Sootopolis City to assist in stopping Grand Meteor Delta, a giant meteoroid threatening to destroy the planet. When the plan to attack Grand Meteor Delta starts, Wattson and the others have their Pokémon attack the meteoroid at the same time. This, combined with the might of Mega Rayquaza, successfully shatters Grand Meteor Delta into pieces.

Character

Wattson is a joke-loving Gym Leader who is friends with the Trick Master.

Pokémon

This listing is for Wattson's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

Magnemite (×2)

Debut	Plugging Past Electrike I

Wattson owns two Magnemite. They were first seen being used to battle several children challenging Wattson for the Dynamo Badge and easily won. When Wattson was attacked by the New Mauville generator, it drained the Magnemite's electricity, leaving them too weak to float in the air.

None of Magnemite's moves are known.

Electrike → Manectric ♂

Debut	Plugging Past Electrike I

Main article: Wattson's Manectric

Manectric is Wattson's main Pokémon. He first appeared as an Electrike being used against children who wanted to challenge Wattson and won easily. Sometime later, he evolved into a Manectric, becoming large enough to serve as Wattson's land transportation.

Voltorb

Debut	Plugging Past Electrike I

Voltorb first appeared when Wattson was attacked by the New Mauville generator. As with Wattson's other Pokémon, it had its electricity drained, preventing it from escaping the generator's grasp.

None of Voltorb's moves are known.

Electrode

Debut	Plugging Past Electrike I

Electrode first appeared when Wattson was attacked by the New Mauville generator. As with Wattson's other Pokémon, it had its electricity drained, preventing it from escaping the generator's grasp.

None of Electrode's moves are known.

Magneton

Debut	Plugging Past Electrike I

Magneton first appeared when Wattson was attacked by the New Mauville generator. As with Wattson's other Pokémon, it had its electricity drained, preventing it from escaping the generator's grasp.

None of Magneton's moves are known.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

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Wattson in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Wattson appeared in Christmas Night Is Battle Night!.

Earlier, he told his Electrike to get food for him. Wattson revealed this to Red after Electrike led the group to him when it stole cake from Red. Wattson then gave out a business card. He hid inside a trash can and leaped out in order to surprise someone else and gave out the same card that was given to Red. Clefairy didn't like what Wattson was doing and Electrike growled at Clefairy for disagreeing. Later, Wattson took the group to a Christmas tree shop and goes inside. While inside, he opened the door to his office which turned out to be empty and beaten up. Feeling sorry for what happened, Clefairy decided to deliver presents in order to cheer Wattson up again. Dragging a sleigh from house to house, Wattson and Clefairy went inside people's houses from the chimney and delivered the presents. When they got back, Wattson and the group discovered that the presents were from the items in the Christmas tree shop and Wattson chases Clefairy for stealing his stuff.

Pokémon

Electrike

In the TCG

In the Pokémon Trading Card Game, one of Gym Badge's illustrations features Wattson and the Dynamo Badge.

Trivia

• Like Lt. Surge is in Kanto, Wattson is the third Gym Leader encountered on a journey, and is similarly enamored with trap doors and Electric-type Pokémon.
• Wattson is the first Gym Leader who isn't one of Ash's friends whom Ash has battled after earning his Badge.
• Wattson is the only Gym Leader outside of the original series whom Ash has defeated in their debut episode.
• Wattson is the only Gym Leader in Ruby and Sapphire without a single Pokémon introduced in Generation III. This was changed in Emerald when Electrike and Manectric were added to his initial roster.
  • Additionally, this makes Wattson the only Gym Leader outside of Johto who doesn't have a Pokémon introduced in the generation he first appears as a Gym Leader.
• In the Norwegian dub of the animated series, Wattson has a slight Danish accent.

Names

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	テッセン Tessen	From 鉄線 tessen (passion flower clematis; literally "steel wire"), matching to Lt. Surge's Japanese name Matisse being derived from the same genus
English	Wattson	From watt, a unit of power
German, Italian	Walter	From watt, volt, and possibly ampere
Spanish	Erico	From eléctrico (electric)
	Wattson*	Same as English name
French	Voltere	From volt and ampère (ampere)
Korean	암페어 Ampe-eo	From 암페어 ampeeo (ampere)
Chinese (Mandarin)	鐵旋 / 铁旋 Tiěxuán	From the Japanese name 鉄旋 Tessen
Chinese (Cantonese)	鐵旋 Titsyùhn
Russian	Ватсон Vatson	Transcription of his English name
Vietnamese	Tessen	Transcription of his Japanese name

Related articles

• Images on the Bulbagarden Archives

Gym Leaders of the Hoenn region
Rustboro Gym Roxanne	Dewford Gym Brawly	Mauville Gym Wattson	Lavaridge Gym Flannery
Petalburg Gym Norman	Fortree Gym Winona	Mossdeep Gym Tate and Liza	Sootopolis Gym Wallace Juan

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