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[[Image:Bill.png|frame|right|'''Bill''', from a [[Generation III]] artwork]]'''Bill''' (Japanese: ''' | [[Image:Bill.png|frame|right|'''Bill''', from a [[Generation III]] artwork]]'''Bill''' (Japanese: '''ソネザキ・マサキ''' ''Masaki Sonezaki'') is a [[Pokémon]] Researcher, widely regarded as an expert in many fields, who makes many appearances in both the games and the anime. Bill is most commonly found in his [[Bill's_Lighthouse|lighthouse]], which is north of [[Cerulean City]]. He is most notable for his first entrance in the [[Generation I]] games [[Pokémon Green]], [[Pokémon Red and Blue|Pokémon Red, Blue]], and [[Pokémon Yellow]] Versions, his [[Bill's_PC|Pokémon storage system]], and his possession of the Evolution Stones. Bill is also a major player in the [[Evolutions: Destinies]] game. | ||
=In the | =In the games= | ||
Bill is the talented and famous inventor. He invented [[Pokémon storage system]] and [[Time capsule]]. People and himself call him Pokémaniac. He has a big collection of common and rare Pokémon. The first one he caught was an {{p|Abra}}. [[Celio]] is his old friend that knows lots about him. Bill has many fans like Pokémaniac Brent which calls to the main player with information about him. Bill has a big family. In [[Fuchsia City]] lives his adult sister and Bill's grandpa, which in [[Generation II]] keeps Bill's Cottage near [[Cerulean City]] while he is visiting his hometown, [[Goldenrod City]] where his mother and young sister live. One of his sisters can't wink. Bill can't stomach milk. | Bill is the talented and famous inventor. He invented [[Pokémon storage system]] and [[Time capsule]]. People and himself call him Pokémaniac. He has a big collection of common and rare Pokémon. The first one he caught was an {{p|Abra}}. [[Celio]] is his old friend that knows lots about him. Bill has many fans like Pokémaniac Brent which calls to the main player with information about him. Bill has a big family. In [[Fuchsia City]] lives his adult sister and Bill's grandpa, which in [[Generation II]] keeps Bill's Cottage near [[Cerulean City]] while he is visiting his hometown, [[Goldenrod City]] where his mother and young sister live. One of his sisters can't wink. Bill can't stomach milk. | ||
==[[Generation I]]== | ==[[Generation I]]== | ||
In [[Pokémon Red and Blue|Pokémon Red, Blue]], and [[Pokémon Yellow]], Bill is found at the [[Cerulean Cape]], initially performing an experiment on Pokémon teleportation. He, however, gets combined with the body of a Pokémon and requires the player's help to fix the problem. After things are back in order, he informs you about his [[Pokémon Storage System]] and the "Someone's PC" changes to "Bill's PC." He also gives you the [[S.S. Ticket]], allowing you to board the [[S.S. Anne]]. Later in the game, you can visit part of Bill's family in [[Fuchsia City]]. | In [[Pokémon Red and Blue|Pokémon Red, Blue]], and [[Pokémon Yellow]], Bill is found at the [[Cerulean Cape]], initially performing an experiment on Pokémon teleportation. He, however, gets combined with the body of a Pokémon and requires the player's help to fix the problem. After things are back in order, he informs you about his [[Pokémon Storage System]] and the "Someone's PC" changes to "Bill's PC." He also gives you the [[S.S. Ticket]], allowing you to board the [[S.S. Anne]]. Later in the game, you can visit part of Bill's family in [[Fuchsia City]]. | ||
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In [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]], Bill is in the same area as in the original games. However, you meet up with Bill on [[Cinnabar Island]] after receiving the Volcanobadge from [[Blaine]]. From there, you go to the first three [[Sevii Islands]] and complete a short side story. | In [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]], Bill is in the same area as in the original games. However, you meet up with Bill on [[Cinnabar Island]] after receiving the Volcanobadge from [[Blaine]]. From there, you go to the first three [[Sevii Islands]] and complete a short side story. | ||
=In the anime= | |||
[[Ash Ketchum|Ash]], [[Misty]], and [[Brock]] meet Bill at his lighthouse in [[EP013|''Mystery at the Lighthouse'']], his English voice actor was [[Maddie Blaustein]] and his Brazilian Portuguese voice actor was [[Marcelo Campos]]. Bill had previously been trapped in a {{p|Kabuto}} costume for what he claims to have been hours until Ash finally comes to press the release button for him. Afterwards, Bill fulfills a request made by Professor Oak to give Ash and his friends a lesson on the basics of Pokémon, during which Bill shares the idea that there may be many more than just 150 species of Pokémon. The remainder of his appearance is spent focused on explaining to Ash and company his recent project, involving a [[Dragonite (Pokémon)|mysterious Pokémon]] whose cry can be heard across the sea. | [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]], [[Misty]], and [[Brock]] meet Bill at his lighthouse in [[EP013|''Mystery at the Lighthouse'']], his English voice actor was [[Maddie Blaustein]] and his Brazilian Portuguese voice actor was [[Marcelo Campos]]. Bill had previously been trapped in a {{p|Kabuto}} costume for what he claims to have been hours until Ash finally comes to press the release button for him. Afterwards, Bill fulfills a request made by Professor Oak to give Ash and his friends a lesson on the basics of Pokémon, during which Bill shares the idea that there may be many more than just 150 species of Pokémon. The remainder of his appearance is spent focused on explaining to Ash and company his recent project, involving a [[Dragonite (Pokémon)|mysterious Pokémon]] whose cry can be heard across the sea. | ||
=In the TCG= | |||
[[Image:Bill2.jpg|frame|right|'''Bill''', from a TCG illustration]] | [[Image:Bill2.jpg|frame|right|'''Bill''', from a TCG illustration]] | ||
[[Bill (Base Set)|Bill]] appears on his own card in the [[Base Set (TCG)|Base Set]] . It allows the player to draw 2 cards from their deck. In the [[Neo Genesis (TCG)|Neo Genesis]] expansion, he appears on a card called Bill's Teleporter, that gives the player of chance of drawing 8 cards. In the [[Expedition (TCG)|Expedition]] and [[EX Fire Red and Leaf Green (TCG)|EX: Fire Red and Leaf Green]] expansions, he appears on a card called Bill's Maintenance. | [[Bill (Base Set)|Bill]] appears on his own card in the [[Base Set (TCG)|Base Set]] . It allows the player to draw 2 cards from their deck. In the [[Neo Genesis (TCG)|Neo Genesis]] expansion, he appears on a card called Bill's Teleporter, that gives the player of chance of drawing 8 cards. In the [[Expedition (TCG)|Expedition]] and [[EX Fire Red and Leaf Green (TCG)|EX: Fire Red and Leaf Green]] expansions, he appears on a card called Bill's Maintenance. | ||
{{Clear-right}} | {{Clear-right}} | ||
=In the manga= | |||
[[Image:Bill_manga.jpg|thumb|200px]]In [[Pokémon Special]], Bill serves not just as a scientist and inventor, but as part of the [[Pokémon Association]]. | [[Image:Bill_manga.jpg|thumb|200px]]In [[Pokémon Special]], Bill serves not just as a scientist and inventor, but as part of the [[Pokémon Association]]. | ||