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|debut=''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]''
|enva=[[Jason Griffith]]
|jpva=[[Unshō Ishizuka]] (''[[Pokémon the Series: XY|XY]]'')<br>[[List of Japanese voice actors|Toshitsugu Takashina]] (''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series|Journeys]]'')
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'''Gurkinn''' (Japanese: '''コンコンブル''' ''Concombre'') is an old man introduced in [[Pokémon X and Y]]. He is the grandfather of [[Korrina]] and the descendant of the first Trainer to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] a Pokémon.
'''Gurkinn''' (Japanese: '''コンコンブル''' ''Concombre'') is an old man introduced in [[Pokémon X and Y]]. He is the grandfather of [[Korrina]] and the descendant of the first Trainer to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] a Pokémon.


==In the games==
==In the core series games==
Gurkinn appears in [[Pokémon X and Y]] as the Mega Evolution guru, the grandfather of [[Korrina]] and an acquaintance of [[Professor Sycamore]]. He first appears in the [[Tower of Mastery]] where he explains Mega Evolution to the player and after the player beats {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} in a battle, gives them the [[Key Stone|Mega Ring]].
[[File:Gurkinn Tower of Mastery XY.png|thumb|left|250px|Gurkinn meeting the player and their friends at the Tower of Mastery]]
Gurkinn appears in [[Pokémon X and Y]] as the Mega Evolution guru, the grandfather of [[Korrina]] and an acquaintance of [[Professor Sycamore]]. He first appears in the [[Tower of Mastery]] where he explains Mega Evolution to the player and after the player beats {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} in a battle, gives them the [[Mega Ring]].
{{left clear}}


===Quotes===
==Quotes==
===={{g|X and Y}}====
{{incomplete|section|Gurkinn also talks about the player's Kanto [[first partner Pokémon]] in the first visit.}}
* '''[[Tower of Mastery]] - first visit'''
;[[Tower of Mastery]]
*First visit
:''"Oh? You must be <player>, then. Sycamore told me you would be coming. I'm called the Mega Evolution guru. I guess you could say I'm an acquaintance of his. Oh, but Mega Evolution guru isn't my real name, of course. Now, come here for a moment, will you?"''
:''"Oh? You must be <player>, then. Sycamore told me you would be coming. I'm called the Mega Evolution guru. I guess you could say I'm an acquaintance of his. Oh, but Mega Evolution guru isn't my real name, of course. Now, come here for a moment, will you?"''
:''"Hm? Only one of you? I thought he gave five kids a Pokédex. Isn't there anyone else with you?"''
:''"Hm? Only one of you? I thought he gave five kids a [[Pokédex]]. Isn't there anyone else with you?"''
:''"People call me the Mega Evolution guru!"''
:''"People call me the Mega Evolution guru!"''
:''"Please to meet you, Sycamore's pupils! But there are still only three of you, huh?"''
:''"Please to meet you, Sycamore's pupils! But there are still only three of you, huh?"''
:''"What's this, now? Were you the one who found that {{key|VI|Intriguing Stone}}?"''
:''"What's this, now? Were you the one who found that [[Intriguing Stone]]?"''
:''"Well, who found it doesn't really matter. What's important is that you were honest. If you tell lies, the truth is clouded and eventually lost... And while we're being honest, that Intriguing Stone is just an ordinary rock."''
:''"Well, who found it doesn't really matter. What's important is that you were honest. If you tell lies, the truth is clouded and eventually lost... And while we're being honest, that Intriguing Stone is just an ordinary rock."''
:''"Hm? Sure a lot of hubbub out there. Does that mean everyone has arrived?"''
:''"Hm? Sure a lot of hubbub out there. Does that mean everyone has arrived?"''
:''"Hmm! Looks like everyone is finally here."''
:''"Hmm! Looks like everyone is finally here."''
:''"This is my granddaughter Korrina. She's Shalour City's Gym Leader. So, Sycamore's pupils. Now that you're all here... I suppose I should explain Mega Evolution to you. I assume you all know about Pokémon Evolution?"''
:''"This is my granddaughter Korrina. She's [[Shalour City]]'s [[Gym Leader]]. So, Sycamore's pupils. Now that you're all here... I suppose I should explain Mega Evolution to you. I assume you all know about Pokémon Evolution?"''
:''"Indeed! Mega Evolution is a transformation of Pokémon that were thought to be unable to evolve any further! It's a whole new level of power!"''
:''"Indeed! Mega Evolution is a transformation of Pokémon that were thought to be unable to evolve any further! It's a whole new level of power!"''
:''"There's a reason why I used the word "transformation" a moment ago. Mega Evolution differs from Evolution because it ends after a certain amount of time. In other words, it's a temporary Evolution."''
:''"There's a reason why I used the word "transformation" a moment ago. Mega Evolution differs from Evolution because it ends after a certain amount of time. In other words, it's a temporary Evolution."''
:''"To make Mega Evolution work, you need two items: a Mega Stone for the Pokémon and the Mega Ring, which has a mysterious stone set in it, for the Trainer. Since Professor Sycamore entrusted each one of you with a Pokédex, I would like to give these items to all of you... I'd like to share them with you, but..."''
:''"To make Mega Evolution work, you need two items: a Mega Stone for the Pokémon and the Mega Ring, which has a mysterious stone set in it, for the Trainer. Since Professor Sycamore entrusted each one of you with a Pokédex, I would like to give these items to all of you... I'd like to share them with you, but..."''
:''"Sorry, but presently, I have only one Mega Ring... It's a very precious item. That's why my research isn't getting anywhere... So, I want all of you to decide among yourselves which one of you will be the one who challenges the Mega Evolution successor."''
:''"Sorry, but presently, I have only one Mega Ring... It's a very precious item. That's why my research isn't getting anywhere... So, I want all of you to decide among yourselves which one of you will be the one who challenges the Mega Evolution successor."''
:''"Well then, <player>! First, you should challenge Korrina, the [[Gym Leader]]. "''
:''"Well then, <player>! First, you should challenge Korrina, the Gym Leader. "''
:''"You don't really need to go to all the trouble of comparing--every living creature is unique. But still, having someone to compete against and aim for greater heights with is a very fine thing. "''
:''"You don't really need to go to all the trouble of comparing—every living creature is unique. But still, having someone to compete against and aim for greater heights with is a very fine thing. "''


* '''Tower of Mastery - second visit'''
*Second visit
:''"Oh! Korrina, I mean the Mega Evolution successor, is waiting for you at the top of the tower!"''
:''"Oh! Korrina, I mean the Mega Evolution successor, is waiting for you at the top of the tower!"''


==In the anime==
==In animation==
Gurkinn debuted in a flashback in ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'', where he presented Korrina with her very own Key Stone. He told her that in order for her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} be able to Mega Evolve, she needed to go to [[Geosenge Town]] and find a {{DL|Mega Stone|Lucarionite}} there. Once Korrina arrived in Geosenge Town with {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, they found a cave where the Lucarionite was said to be held. After defeating the {{p|Blaziken}} guarding the Lucarionite, Gurkinn appeared and revealed the battle was a test to finish Korrina's training. Proud that his granddaughter passed, Gurkinn awarded Korrina the Lucarionite.
===''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''===
Gurkinn debuted in a flashback in ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'', where he presented {{an|Korrina}} with her very own [[Key Stone]]. He told her that in order for her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} be able to Mega Evolve, she needed to go to [[Geosenge Town]] and find a [[Lucarionite]] there.
 
Once Korrina arrived in Geosenge Town with {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} in ''[[XY031|The Cave of Trials!]]'', they found a cave where the Lucarionite was said to be held. After defeating the {{p|Blaziken}} guarding the Lucarionite, Gurkinn appeared and revealed the battle was a test to finish Korrina's training. Proud that his granddaughter passed, Gurkinn awarded Korrina the Lucarionite.


After successfully Mega Evolving her Lucario, Korrina used her Mega Lucario against [[Ash's Pikachu]]. When the strain of the transformation caused Lucario to go berserk, Gurkinn sent his own Lucario out to prevent Korrina's Lucario from doing any further harm to Ash and his Pikachu. Later, Gurkinn decided to teach Korrina a lesson as to why their Mega Evolution went wrong by challenging her Mega Lucario with his own Mega Lucario. Gurkinn's Lucario easily had the upper hand the entire fight, and eventually Korrina's Lucario went berserk once again. Gurkinn had his Lucario knock out Korrina's, turning it back to normal in the process.
In ''[[XY032|The Aura Storm!]]'', after successfully Mega Evolving her Lucario, Korrina used her Mega Lucario against [[Ash's Pikachu]]. When the strain of the transformation caused Lucario to go berserk, Gurkinn sent his own Lucario out to stop Korrina's Lucario. Later, Gurkinn decided to teach Korrina a lesson as to why their Mega Evolution went wrong by challenging her Mega Lucario with his own Mega Lucario. Gurkinn's Lucario easily had the upper hand the entire fight, while Korrina's Lucario went berserk once again. Gurkinn had his Lucario knock out Korrina's, turning it back to normal in the process. Gurkinn scolded Korrina for the failure to control the power of Mega Evolution before sending her on a quest to [[Pomace Mountain]], where an [[Mabel|old mentor]] of his could teach Korrina to master Mega Evolution.


Gurkinn then berated the two for their failure in controlling the Mega Evolution. He told them that despite them believing that they had a close bond, it wasn't as close as they thought it was. He told them to travel to [[Pomace Mountain]], where an old mentor of his who can also use Mega Evolution would train them in mastering Mega Evolution.
The group arrived at the [[Tower of Mastery]] for Ash's Gym battle with Korrina in ''[[XY043|Origins of Mega Evolution!]]''. They also met up with Gurkinn, who informed them about the Tower of Mastery's long history with Mega Evolution and the closely guarded 'Scroll of Secrets'. {{TRT}} went on to steal the sacred scroll, which Korrina managed to retrieve following a battle. Gurkinn agreed to finally reveal the scroll's contents, which turned out to be a disappointment for the others as it was just a series of basic rules written by Gurkinn.


Gurkinn made a brief appearance in ''[[XY112|Master Class is in Session!]]'' and ''[[XY113|Performing a Pathway to the Future!]]'', watching {{an|Serena}}'s Master Class [[Pokémon Showcase]] along with Korrina and her Lucario.
In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Gurkinn refereed the three-on-three Gym battle between Ash versus Korrina. While Korrina was defeated, Gurkinn congratulated his granddaughter on her excellent battle performance and mastery of Mega Evolution. Afterwards, he suggested Ash should challenge the nearby [[Coumarine Gym]] next.
 
He appeared in Clemont's flashback in ''[[XY062|The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!]]''.
 
In ''[[XY112|Master Class is in Session!]]'' and ''[[XY113|Performing a Pathway to the Future!]]'', Gurkinn was seen watching the {{ci|Gloire}} Master Class [[Pokémon Showcase]] alongside Korrina and her Lucario.
 
In ''[[XY123|A Diamond in the Rough!]]'', Gurkinn refereed the battle between Korrina and [[Alain]].
 
===''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''===
[[File:Gurkinn disguise.png|thumb|250px|Gurkinn in disguise]]
In ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]'', Ash and [[Goh]] met up with Gurkinn when they visited the Kalos region. After Goh tried to catch his Lucario, thinking it was a wild Pokémon, he gave Goh some advice on catching {{p|Flabébé}}. Later, he and Goh watched Ash and Korrina's [[World Coronation Series]] tournament battle. He explained Mega Evolution to Goh when they witnessed Korrina's Lucario Mega Evolve, and later congratulated Ash for winning the battle.
 
In ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]'', Gurkinn refereed Korrina's battle against a Trainer and his {{p|Quilladin}}. He later took Ash, Goh, and Korrina to [[Mega Island]] in search of a Lucarionite for [[Ash's Lucario]] and left them. He later reappeared disguised after they found it and battled Ash and Lucario with his Mega {{p|Alakazam}}. Once Lucario was able to reach the Lucarionite, Gurkinn removed his disguise and congratulated Ash.
 
In ''[[JN130|Toying With Your Motions!]]'', Gurkinn watched Ash's match against {{an|Leon}} alongside Korrina and [[Bea]].
 
===Character===
Gurkinn is compassionate, but maintains a stern exterior. He lives a disciplined life based around maintaining his family's legacy at the [[Tower of Mastery]] and association with [[Mega Evolution]]. He has high expectations for his granddaughter Korrina, who is the latest [[Shalour City]] [[Gym Leader]], and continues to test her strengths in a series of trials like in ''[[XY031|The Cave of Trials!]]''.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Carter Cathcart
|vaen=Carter Cathcart
|desc={{p|Blaziken}} is Gurkinn's first known Pokémon. It was used to guard a {{DL|Mega Stone|Lucarionite}} inside a cave. [[Korrina]] faced Blaziken in an attempt to obtain the Lucarionite so that she may be able to Mega Evolve her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}. Blaziken kept the upper hand during the fight with its powerful moves and type advantage, but with words of encouragement from {{Ash}}, Korrina and Lucario regained their resolve and immobilized Blaziken. Before Lucario could finish Blaziken off, Gurkinn intervened, revealing himself to be Blaziken's Trainer and the battle was only a test.
|desc={{p|Blaziken}} is Gurkinn's first known Pokémon. It was used to guard a [[Lucarionite]] inside a cave. {{an|Korrina}} faced Blaziken in an attempt to obtain the Lucarionite so that she may be able to Mega Evolve her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}. Blaziken kept the upper hand during the fight with its powerful moves and type advantage, but with words of encouragement from {{Ash}}, Korrina and Lucario regained their resolve and immobilized Blaziken. Before Lucario could finish Blaziken off, Gurkinn intervened, revealing himself to be Blaziken's Trainer and the battle was only a test.


Blaziken's known moves are {{m|Blaze Kick}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}
Blaziken's known moves are {{m|Blaze Kick}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}
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|trainer=Gurkinn
|trainer=Gurkinn
|pkmn=Lucario
|pkmn=Lucario
|nick=Lucario Mega Lucario
|nick=Lucario [[File:Tretta Mega Evolution icon.png|20px|link=Mega Evolution]]
|type1=Fighting
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|type2=Steel
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|vajp=Daisuke Namikawa
|vajp=Daisuke Namikawa
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Lucario}} is Gurkinn's second known Pokémon and is capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Lucario. It was first used to stop [[Korrina]]'s Lucario from going on a rampage after losing control of its Mega Evolution. Later, it fought Korrina's Lucario in a battle with both in their Mega-Evolved states. Gurkinn's Lucario proved to be much stronger with its mastery over its Aura. When Korrina's Lucario went berserk again, Gurkinn had his Lucario knock out Korrina's, causing it to return to its normal state.
|desc={{p|Lucario}} is Gurkinn's second known Pokémon and is capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Lucario. It was first used to stop [[Korrina's Lucario]] from going on a rampage after losing control of its Mega Evolution. Later, it fought Korrina's Lucario in a battle with both in their Mega-Evolved states. Gurkinn's Lucario proved to be much stronger with its mastery over its Aura. When Korrina's Lucario went berserk again, Gurkinn had his Lucario knock out Korrina's, causing it to return to its normal state.
 
Lucario appeared again in ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]''. Goh mistook him for a wild Pokémon, after which Gurkinn interrupted him.


Lucario's known moves are {{m|Bone Rush}} and {{m|Aura Sphere}}.}}
Lucario's known moves are {{m|Bone Rush}} and {{m|Aura Sphere}}.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Gurkinn
|pkmn=Alakazam
|nick=Alakazam [[File:Tretta Mega Evolution icon.png|20px|link=Mega Evolution]]
|type1=Psychic
|img=Gurkinn Alakazam.png
|cap=Gurkinn's Alakazam
|img2=Gurkinn Mega Alakazam.png
|cap2=Gurkinn's Mega Alakazam
|epnum=JN084
|epname=An Adventure of Mega Proportions!
|vajp=
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Alakazam}} is Gurkinn's third known Pokémon and was used in a battle against Ash before he could obtain the [[Lucarionite]] while Gurkinn was in disguise. Eventually Ash's Lucario was able to get the Lucarionite that Alakazam was holding hostage.
Alakazam's known moves are {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Psybeam}}, and {{m|Tri Attack}}.}}


===Voice actors===
===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{fighting color}}|bordercolor={{fighting color light}}
{{vatable|color={{fighting color}}|bordercolor={{fighting color light}}
|ja=石塚運昇 ''[[Unshō Ishizuka]]''
|ja=石塚運昇 ''[[Unshō Ishizuka]]'' (''[[Pokémon the Series: XY|XY]]'') <br>髙階俊嗣 ''[[List of Japanese voice actors|Toshitsugu Takashina]]'' (''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series|Journeys]]'')
|en=[[Jason Griffith]]
|en=[[Jason Griffith]]
|ar=علي سعد ''Ali Saad'' ([[JN025]]-[[JN084]])
|fi=Markku Huhtamo ([[XY030]]-[[XY044]])<br>Arto Nieminen ([[XY123]]-present)
|he=גדי לוי ''Gadi Levy''
|id=Muhammad Azhari ([[XY030]]-[[XY044]])<br>Hari Suseno ([[JN84]])
|pl=Artur Kaczmarski
|pt_br=Walter Cruz ([[XY030]]-[[XY044]])<br>Hércules Franco ([[JN025]])
|es_la=Salvador Reyes
|es_la=Salvador Reyes
|es_eu=Luis Mas
|es_eu=Luis Mas ([[XY030]]-[[XY044]], [[JN025]])<br>Roberto Cuenca Martínez ([[XY123]])}}
|pl=Artur Kaczmarski
|pt_br=Walter Cruz
}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Gurkinn AZ Adventures.png|thumb|240px|Gurkinn in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Gurkinn AZ Adventures.png|thumb|270px|Gurkinn in Pokémon Adventures]]
Gurkinn debuts in the {{chap|X & Y}}. There, he is revealed to have met {{adv|X}} when the boy was a small child. After saving X from a couple of intrusive reporters Gurkinn gave X a [[Key Stone|Mega Ring]] because of the bond X shared with his [[Kanga and Li'l Kanga|Kangaskhan]]. In addition to X, Gurkinn has also given Key Stones to 16 other people chosen to be Mega Evolution Successors, including Korrina and [[Diantha]].
Gurkinn debuted in ''[[PS560|Trevenant Pokes]]''. Years prior to the {{MangaArc|X & Y}}, he rescued {{adv|X}} from a pair of intrusive reporters. He gave X a [[Mega Ring]] after seeing the bond the boy shared with his [[Kanga and Li'l Kanga|Kangaskhan]]. In addition to X, Gurkinn also gave [[Key Stone]]s to 17 other people chosen to be Mega Evolution Successors, including Korrina, [[Diantha]], {{adv|Y}}, {{adv|Blue}}, [[Steven Stone]], [[Blaine]], [[Gurkinn's students|Peche, Ile, and Or]].


In the present, Gurkinn is attacked by his granddaughter Korrina because she demanded to know why he gave X a Mega Ring when he doesn't seem to care about having a successor ceremony for being given the ring. Before Gurkinn can fully explain, they are attacked by a {{p|Trevenant}}. Korrina immediately goes to battle it, but soon realizes that the attack is only a distraction to separate her from her grandfather. Back outside, Gurkinn is interrogated by [[Emma|Essentia]] for information about Mega Evolution. After Gurkinn gives her the info, Essentia immediately begins attacking him. Gurkinn retaliates with his Mega {{p|Heracross}} and manages to hold Essentia back. He quickly realizes that while they were battling, Essentia began having her {{p|Trevenant}} cover the entire Tower of Mastery in its roots. He calls Korrina over and tells her that in order to protect the secrets of Mega Evolution, they must destroy the Tower of Mastery. Although reluctant, Korrina assists her grandfather in activating the Tower of Master's self destruct switch, causing the entire building to collapse on itself. They manage to get out in time, but Gurkinn muses over the fact that with the tower gone, the secrets of a {{p|Diancie|certain Pokémon}} will be lost with it.
Gurkinn was first seen at the [[Tower of Mastery]], where he was attacked by Korrina, who angrily demanded to know why X received a Mega Ring without going through the proper succession ceremony. Before Gurkinn could answer, the tower was attacked by a {{p|Trevenant}} used by [[Emma|Essentia]], a member of [[Team Flare]]. Gurkinn and Korrina fought the villain, only for Essentia to reveal she was distracting them while her Trevenant covered the tower in vines, trapping them inside. In order to prevent the secrets of Mega Evolution from falling into the wrong hands, Gurkinn and Korrina were forced to activate the Tower of Mastery's self-destruct mechanism, destroying the building and allowing them to escape.


The two become fugitives and go into hiding. During their travels, Gurkinn is attacked by {{tc|Team Flare Admin}} Chalmers. He is later rescued by Korrina and [[Diantha]], a former student of Gurkinn's and a fellow Mega Evolution user. Together the three defeat Chalmers and drive him away. Afterward, they decide that they need to find the cocoon form of {{p|Yveltal}} to prevent it from getting in the hands of Team Flare as did the tree form of {{p|Xerneas}}. Later, the trio comes across a thief attempting to steal a {{p|Diancie}}. They manage to defeat the thief and send him running off. Diancie thanks the group for their help and leaves to find a new home. Gurkinn then reveals that Diancie is another Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution.
In ''[[PS568|Connecting with Gardevoir]]'', Korrina encountered Diantha, a former student of Gurkinn's. Diantha led Korrina to a nearby river where they found Gurkinn under attack by [[Chalmers]], a {{tc|Team Flare Admin}}. Once rescued, Gurkinn, Korrina, and Diantha used their Mega-Evolved Pokémon to defeat Chalmers. The three set off to keep the [[Legendary Pokémon]] [[Xerxer|Xerneas]] and {{p|Yveltal}} out of Team Flare's clutches.


Later, the group travels to the location of where Team Flare is preparing to take Xerneas's tree using a group of mind-controlled citizens from [[Vaniville Town]]. They find X and his friends there having been defeated by [[Celosia]] in an attempt to rescue the townspeople. Before Celosia can finish X off, he is saved by Korrina, Gurkinn, and Diantha, who use their Mega-Evolved team to battle Celosia and Essentia. Due to his injuries, Gurkinn stays behind to free X and his friends from their bindings while Korrina battles Celosia and Malva battles [[Malva]]. Gurkinn apologizes to X for not informing him about the inner workings of Mega Evolution and gives the boy his disobedient {{p|Gengar}} as a gift. X uses his Mega Ring to Mega Evolve his new Gengar and uses it to defeat Essentia, forcing her to retreat. Although Korrina manages to defeat Celosia and free the captured townspeople, she is knocked out by Celosia's {{p|Honedge}}, allowing Celosia to escape with Xerneas and Korrina's Key Stone.
In  ''[[PS574|Tying Trevenant]]'', Gurkinn, Korrina, and Diantha arrived at {{rt|9|Kalos}} to help X and his friends stop [[Team Flare]] from taking Xerneas's tree form. By Mega Evolving the {{p|Gengar}} he received as a gift from Gurkinn, X defeated Essentia and forced her to flee. Korrina fought Celosia and won, freeing the [[Vaniville Town|Vaniville]] townspeople Team Flare was using as forced labor in the process. Korrina was then knocked unconscious by Celosia's {{p|Honedge}}, allowing the scientist to take Xerneas to and steal her Key Stone.


The captured townspeople and Korrina are taken to a [[Laverre City]] hospital to recuperate. Gurkinn begins training Y and her friends so that they can get stronger. He notes Y's strength and begins to question passing his Key Stone down to her. Later, at the [[Lost Hotel]], Gurkinn officially makes Y a Mega Evolution successor. He gives Y a Mega Ring outfitted with the Key Stone from his Mega Glove.
In ''[[PS577|Quilladin Stands]]'', Korrina was taken to a hospital in [[Laverre City]] to recover from her injuries. Meanwhile, {{adv|Y}}, {{adv|Shauna}}, and {{adv|Tierno}} trained with Gurkinn in Pokémon battling. Noting Y's strength, Gurkinn wondered if he should pass his Key Stone down to her. In ''[[PS582|Pinsir Glares]]'', Y was officially made a Mega Evolution Successor. She received a Mega Ring outfitted with the Key Stone from Gurkinn's Mega Glove.
 
In [[PS616]], Steven revealed that in addition to his own, the three Key Stones he gave to {{adv|Ruby}}, {{adv|Sapphire}}, and {{adv|Emerald}}, were given to him from Gurkinn. The [[Meteor Village]] {{OBP|Elder|Meteor Village}} speculated that Gurkinn may be a descendant of a [[Draconid people|Draconid]] that moved to [[Kalos]].


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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|trainer=Gurkinn
|trainer=Gurkinn
|pkmn=Heracross
|pkmn=Heracross
|nick=Heracross Mega Heracross
|nick=Heracross [[File:Tretta Mega Evolution icon.png|20px|link=Mega Evolution]]
|type1=Bug
|type1=Bug
|type2=Fighting
|type2=Fighting
|gender=male
|img=Gurkinn Heracross Adventures.png
|img=Gurkinn Heracross Adventures.png
|img_size=150px
|img_size=170px
|img2=Gurkinn Mega Heracross Adventures.png
|img2=Gurkinn Mega Heracross Adventures.png
|img2_size=150px
|img2_size=150px
|cap=Gurkinn's Heracross
|cap=Gurkinn's Heracross
|cap2=Gurkinn's Mega Heracross
|cap2=Gurkinn's Mega Heracross
|epnum=X & Y chapter (Adventures)
|epnum=PS561
|epname=X & Y chapter
|epname=Heracross Transforms
|desc={{p|Heracross}} is Gurkinn's first known Pokémon. It was used to battle against [[Emma|Essentia]] at the Tower of Mastery in its Mega-Evolved state. It teamed up with Korrina's {{p|Lucario}} to battle Essentia and later helped it activating the Tower of Mastery's self destruct switch to protect the secrets of Mega Evolution.
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Heracross's known moves are {{m|Pin Missile}} and {{m|Bullet Seed}}.}}
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|desc={{p|Gengar}} is Gurkinn's second known Pokémon. Due to its tendency to show off in battle, Gurkinn found it hard to work with. It was first used to stop [[Celosia]]'s {{p|Aegislash}} from killing {{adv|X}}. After explaining its hard-to-control personality, Gurkinn gave X the Gengar. Gengar was nicknamed Garma and bonded with X enough to be able to Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar.}}
|desc={{p|Gengar}} is Gurkinn's second known Pokémon. Due to his tendency to show off in battle, Gurkinn found him hard to work with. He was first used to stop [[Celosia]]'s {{p|Aegislash}} from killing {{adv|X}}. After explaining his hard-to-control personality, Gurkinn gave X the Gengar. Gengar was nicknamed Garma and bonded with X enough to be able to Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar.
 
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==Trivia==
* All of Gurkinn's Pokémon in [[Pokémon Adventures]] and the {{pkmn|anime}} are capable of [[Mega Evolution]].
* Gurkinn is the only Trainer in the anime to have Mega Evolved more than one Pokémon, not counting the antagonists of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', whose form of Mega Evolution was an artificial one.
* In [[Pokémon GO]], Gurkinn's epithet of "Mega Evolution Guru" is used as the name of an achievement {{GO|medal}} awarded for {{GO|Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving}} various different species of Pokémon.


==Names==
==Names==
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! Name
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|- style="background:#FFF"
|Japanese
|Japanese
|コンコンブル ''Concombre''
|コンコンブル ''Concombre''
|From ''concombre'', French for {{wp|cucumber}}. His granddaughter's name ([[Korrina|Corni]]) is from ''cornichon'' (French for {{wp|gherkin}})
|From ''concombre'' (French for {{wp|cucumber}}), matching with his granddaughter ''Corni'' ([[Korrina]]) who is named after the French word for {{wp|pickled cucumber|gherkin}}<ref name="Matsumiya's Twitter">[https://twitter.com/matsumiyan/status/389978908109836288 Matsumiya's Twitter] (Japanese)</ref>
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|English
|English
|Gurkinn
|Gurkinn
|From ''gherkin''
|From ''gherkin'' and possibly ''guru''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|German
|Combre
|From ''concombre'' (French for cucumber)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Spanish
|Cornelio
|Similar to ''Corelia'' (Korrina)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|French
|French
|Cornélius
|Cornélius
|Similar to ''Cornélia'' (Korrina)
|Similar to ''Cornélia'' (Korrina)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|German
|Combre
|From his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Italian
|Cetrillo
|Cetrillo
|From ''cetriolo'', cucumber
|From ''cetriolo'' (cucumber)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Spanish
|Cornelio
|Similar to ''Corelia'' (Korrina)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|Korean
|콘콤부르 ''Concombre''
|콘콤부르 ''Concombre''
|From his Japanese name
|Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
|可可布爾 ''Kěkěbù'ěr''
|可可布爾 / 可可布尔 ''Kěkěbù'ěr''
|Transliteration of his Japanese name. Also from 可爾妮 ''Kě'ěrnī'' (Korrina).
|From the transcription of his Japanese name and similar to 可爾妮 / 可尔妮 ''Kě'ěrní / Kě'ěrnī'' (Korrina)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|可可布爾 ''Hóhóbouyí''
|From the Mandarin-based transcription of his Japanese name and similar to 可爾妮 ''Hóyíhnèih'' (Korrina)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Russian
|Russian
|Гуркин ''Gurkin''
|Гуркин ''Gurkin''
|Transliteration of English name
|Transcription of his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Vietnamese
|Konkonburu
|Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
|}
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Gurkinn
コンコンブル Concombre
Gurkinn anime.png
Gurkinn in Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Age Unknown
Gender Male
Eye color Gray
Hair color White
Hometown Shalour City
Region Kalos
Relatives Korrina (granddaughter)
Generation VI
Games X and Y
Animated series Pokémon the Series
Debut Mega Revelations!
English voice actor Jason Griffith
Japanese voice actor Unshō Ishizuka (XY)
Toshitsugu Takashina (Journeys)
Manga series Pokémon Adventures
Debut Trevenant Pokes

Gurkinn (Japanese: コンコンブル Concombre) is an old man introduced in Pokémon X and Y. He is the grandfather of Korrina and the descendant of the first Trainer to Mega Evolve a Pokémon.

In the core series games

Gurkinn meeting the player and their friends at the Tower of Mastery

Gurkinn appears in Pokémon X and Y as the Mega Evolution guru, the grandfather of Korrina and an acquaintance of Professor Sycamore. He first appears in the Tower of Mastery where he explains Mega Evolution to the player and after the player beats Calem/Serena in a battle, gives them the Mega Ring.

Quotes

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Tower of Mastery
  • First visit
"Oh? You must be <player>, then. Sycamore told me you would be coming. I'm called the Mega Evolution guru. I guess you could say I'm an acquaintance of his. Oh, but Mega Evolution guru isn't my real name, of course. Now, come here for a moment, will you?"
"Hm? Only one of you? I thought he gave five kids a Pokédex. Isn't there anyone else with you?"
"People call me the Mega Evolution guru!"
"Please to meet you, Sycamore's pupils! But there are still only three of you, huh?"
"What's this, now? Were you the one who found that Intriguing Stone?"
"Well, who found it doesn't really matter. What's important is that you were honest. If you tell lies, the truth is clouded and eventually lost... And while we're being honest, that Intriguing Stone is just an ordinary rock."
"Hm? Sure a lot of hubbub out there. Does that mean everyone has arrived?"
"Hmm! Looks like everyone is finally here."
"This is my granddaughter Korrina. She's Shalour City's Gym Leader. So, Sycamore's pupils. Now that you're all here... I suppose I should explain Mega Evolution to you. I assume you all know about Pokémon Evolution?"
"Indeed! Mega Evolution is a transformation of Pokémon that were thought to be unable to evolve any further! It's a whole new level of power!"
"There's a reason why I used the word "transformation" a moment ago. Mega Evolution differs from Evolution because it ends after a certain amount of time. In other words, it's a temporary Evolution."
"To make Mega Evolution work, you need two items: a Mega Stone for the Pokémon and the Mega Ring, which has a mysterious stone set in it, for the Trainer. Since Professor Sycamore entrusted each one of you with a Pokédex, I would like to give these items to all of you... I'd like to share them with you, but..."
"Sorry, but presently, I have only one Mega Ring... It's a very precious item. That's why my research isn't getting anywhere... So, I want all of you to decide among yourselves which one of you will be the one who challenges the Mega Evolution successor."
"Well then, <player>! First, you should challenge Korrina, the Gym Leader. "
"You don't really need to go to all the trouble of comparing—every living creature is unique. But still, having someone to compete against and aim for greater heights with is a very fine thing. "
  • Second visit
"Oh! Korrina, I mean the Mega Evolution successor, is waiting for you at the top of the tower!"

In animation

Pokémon the Series: XY

Gurkinn debuted in a flashback in Mega Revelations!, where he presented Korrina with her very own Key Stone. He told her that in order for her Lucario be able to Mega Evolve, she needed to go to Geosenge Town and find a Lucarionite there.

Once Korrina arrived in Geosenge Town with Ash and his friends in The Cave of Trials!, they found a cave where the Lucarionite was said to be held. After defeating the Blaziken guarding the Lucarionite, Gurkinn appeared and revealed the battle was a test to finish Korrina's training. Proud that his granddaughter passed, Gurkinn awarded Korrina the Lucarionite.

In The Aura Storm!, after successfully Mega Evolving her Lucario, Korrina used her Mega Lucario against Ash's Pikachu. When the strain of the transformation caused Lucario to go berserk, Gurkinn sent his own Lucario out to stop Korrina's Lucario. Later, Gurkinn decided to teach Korrina a lesson as to why their Mega Evolution went wrong by challenging her Mega Lucario with his own Mega Lucario. Gurkinn's Lucario easily had the upper hand the entire fight, while Korrina's Lucario went berserk once again. Gurkinn had his Lucario knock out Korrina's, turning it back to normal in the process. Gurkinn scolded Korrina for the failure to control the power of Mega Evolution before sending her on a quest to Pomace Mountain, where an old mentor of his could teach Korrina to master Mega Evolution.

The group arrived at the Tower of Mastery for Ash's Gym battle with Korrina in Origins of Mega Evolution!. They also met up with Gurkinn, who informed them about the Tower of Mastery's long history with Mega Evolution and the closely guarded 'Scroll of Secrets'. Team Rocket went on to steal the sacred scroll, which Korrina managed to retrieve following a battle. Gurkinn agreed to finally reveal the scroll's contents, which turned out to be a disappointment for the others as it was just a series of basic rules written by Gurkinn.

In Showdown at the Shalour Gym!, Gurkinn refereed the three-on-three Gym battle between Ash versus Korrina. While Korrina was defeated, Gurkinn congratulated his granddaughter on her excellent battle performance and mastery of Mega Evolution. Afterwards, he suggested Ash should challenge the nearby Coumarine Gym next.

He appeared in Clemont's flashback in The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!.

In Master Class is in Session! and Performing a Pathway to the Future!, Gurkinn was seen watching the Gloire Master Class Pokémon Showcase alongside Korrina and her Lucario.

In A Diamond in the Rough!, Gurkinn refereed the battle between Korrina and Alain.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Gurkinn in disguise

In A Festival Reunion!, Ash and Goh met up with Gurkinn when they visited the Kalos region. After Goh tried to catch his Lucario, thinking it was a wild Pokémon, he gave Goh some advice on catching Flabébé. Later, he and Goh watched Ash and Korrina's World Coronation Series tournament battle. He explained Mega Evolution to Goh when they witnessed Korrina's Lucario Mega Evolve, and later congratulated Ash for winning the battle.

In An Adventure of Mega Proportions!, Gurkinn refereed Korrina's battle against a Trainer and his Quilladin. He later took Ash, Goh, and Korrina to Mega Island in search of a Lucarionite for Ash's Lucario and left them. He later reappeared disguised after they found it and battled Ash and Lucario with his Mega Alakazam. Once Lucario was able to reach the Lucarionite, Gurkinn removed his disguise and congratulated Ash.

In Toying With Your Motions!, Gurkinn watched Ash's match against Leon alongside Korrina and Bea.

Character

Gurkinn is compassionate, but maintains a stern exterior. He lives a disciplined life based around maintaining his family's legacy at the Tower of Mastery and association with Mega Evolution. He has high expectations for his granddaughter Korrina, who is the latest Shalour City Gym Leader, and continues to test her strengths in a series of trials like in The Cave of Trials!.

Pokémon

Blaziken
Gurkinn's Blaziken
Debut The Cave of Trials!
Voice actors
Japanese Katsuyuki Konishi
English Carter Cathcart

Blaziken is Gurkinn's first known Pokémon. It was used to guard a Lucarionite inside a cave. Korrina faced Blaziken in an attempt to obtain the Lucarionite so that she may be able to Mega Evolve her Lucario. Blaziken kept the upper hand during the fight with its powerful moves and type advantage, but with words of encouragement from Ash, Korrina and Lucario regained their resolve and immobilized Blaziken. Before Lucario could finish Blaziken off, Gurkinn intervened, revealing himself to be Blaziken's Trainer and the battle was only a test.

Blaziken's known moves are Blaze Kick and Flamethrower.

Lucario Tretta Mega Evolution icon.png
Gurkinn's Lucario
Gurkinn's Mega Lucario
Debut The Aura Storm!
Voice actors
Japanese Daisuke Namikawa
English Bill Rogers

Lucario is Gurkinn's second known Pokémon and is capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Lucario. It was first used to stop Korrina's Lucario from going on a rampage after losing control of its Mega Evolution. Later, it fought Korrina's Lucario in a battle with both in their Mega-Evolved states. Gurkinn's Lucario proved to be much stronger with its mastery over its Aura. When Korrina's Lucario went berserk again, Gurkinn had his Lucario knock out Korrina's, causing it to return to its normal state.

Lucario appeared again in A Festival Reunion!. Goh mistook him for a wild Pokémon, after which Gurkinn interrupted him.

Lucario's known moves are Bone Rush and Aura Sphere.

Alakazam Tretta Mega Evolution icon.png
Gurkinn's Alakazam
Gurkinn's Mega Alakazam
Debut An Adventure of Mega Proportions!
Voice actors
Japanese
English Bill Rogers

Alakazam is Gurkinn's third known Pokémon and was used in a battle against Ash before he could obtain the Lucarionite while Gurkinn was in disguise. Eventually Ash's Lucario was able to get the Lucarionite that Alakazam was holding hostage.

Alakazam's known moves are Psychic, Psybeam, and Tri Attack.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 石塚運昇 Unshō Ishizuka (XY)
髙階俊嗣 Toshitsugu Takashina (Journeys)
English Jason Griffith
Arabic علي سعد Ali Saad (JN025-JN084)
Finnish Markku Huhtamo (XY030-XY044)
Arto Nieminen (XY123-present)
Hebrew גדי לוי Gadi Levy
Indonesian Muhammad Azhari (XY030-XY044)
Hari Suseno (JN84)
Polish Artur Kaczmarski
Brazilian Portuguese Walter Cruz (XY030-XY044)
Hércules Franco (JN025)
Spanish Latin America Salvador Reyes
Spain Luis Mas (XY030-XY044, JN025)
Roberto Cuenca Martínez (XY123)


In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Gurkinn in Pokémon Adventures

Gurkinn debuted in Trevenant Pokes. Years prior to the X & Y arc, he rescued X from a pair of intrusive reporters. He gave X a Mega Ring after seeing the bond the boy shared with his Kangaskhan. In addition to X, Gurkinn also gave Key Stones to 17 other people chosen to be Mega Evolution Successors, including Korrina, Diantha, Y, Blue, Steven Stone, Blaine, Peche, Ile, and Or.

Gurkinn was first seen at the Tower of Mastery, where he was attacked by Korrina, who angrily demanded to know why X received a Mega Ring without going through the proper succession ceremony. Before Gurkinn could answer, the tower was attacked by a Trevenant used by Essentia, a member of Team Flare. Gurkinn and Korrina fought the villain, only for Essentia to reveal she was distracting them while her Trevenant covered the tower in vines, trapping them inside. In order to prevent the secrets of Mega Evolution from falling into the wrong hands, Gurkinn and Korrina were forced to activate the Tower of Mastery's self-destruct mechanism, destroying the building and allowing them to escape.

In Connecting with Gardevoir, Korrina encountered Diantha, a former student of Gurkinn's. Diantha led Korrina to a nearby river where they found Gurkinn under attack by Chalmers, a Team Flare Admin. Once rescued, Gurkinn, Korrina, and Diantha used their Mega-Evolved Pokémon to defeat Chalmers. The three set off to keep the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal out of Team Flare's clutches.

In Tying Trevenant, Gurkinn, Korrina, and Diantha arrived at Route 9 to help X and his friends stop Team Flare from taking Xerneas's tree form. By Mega Evolving the Gengar he received as a gift from Gurkinn, X defeated Essentia and forced her to flee. Korrina fought Celosia and won, freeing the Vaniville townspeople Team Flare was using as forced labor in the process. Korrina was then knocked unconscious by Celosia's Honedge, allowing the scientist to take Xerneas to and steal her Key Stone.

In Quilladin Stands, Korrina was taken to a hospital in Laverre City to recover from her injuries. Meanwhile, Y, Shauna, and Tierno trained with Gurkinn in Pokémon battling. Noting Y's strength, Gurkinn wondered if he should pass his Key Stone down to her. In Pinsir Glares, Y was officially made a Mega Evolution Successor. She received a Mega Ring outfitted with the Key Stone from Gurkinn's Mega Glove.

In PS616, Steven revealed that in addition to his own, the three Key Stones he gave to Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, were given to him from Gurkinn. The Meteor Village Elder speculated that Gurkinn may be a descendant of a Draconid that moved to Kalos.

Pokémon

On hand
Heracross Tretta Mega Evolution icon.png
Gurkinn's Heracross
Gurkinn's Mega Heracross

Heracross is Gurkinn's first known Pokémon. He was used to battle against Essentia at the Tower of Mastery in his Mega-Evolved state. He teamed up with Korrina's Lucario to battle Essentia and later helped him activate the Tower of Mastery's self destruct switch to protect the secrets of Mega Evolution.

Heracross's known moves are Pin Missile and Bullet Seed.

Given away
Gengar
X's Gengar

Gengar is Gurkinn's second known Pokémon. Due to his tendency to show off in battle, Gurkinn found him hard to work with. He was first used to stop Celosia's Aegislash from killing X. After explaining his hard-to-control personality, Gurkinn gave X the Gengar. Gengar was nicknamed Garma and bonded with X enough to be able to Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar.

None of Gengar's moves under Gurkinn's ownership are known.

Trivia

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese コンコンブル Concombre From concombre (French for cucumber), matching with his granddaughter Corni (Korrina) who is named after the French word for gherkin[1]
English Gurkinn From gherkin and possibly guru
German Combre From concombre (French for cucumber)
Spanish Cornelio Similar to Corelia (Korrina)
French Cornélius Similar to Cornélia (Korrina)
Italian Cetrillo From cetriolo (cucumber)
Korean 콘콤부르 Concombre Transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 可可布爾 / 可可布尔 Kěkěbù'ěr From the transcription of his Japanese name and similar to 可爾妮 / 可尔妮 Kě'ěrní / Kě'ěrnī (Korrina)
Chinese (Cantonese) 可可布爾 Hóhóbouyí From the Mandarin-based transcription of his Japanese name and similar to 可爾妮 Hóyíhnèih (Korrina)
Russian Гуркин Gurkin Transcription of his English name
Vietnamese Konkonburu Transcription of his Japanese name

References

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