Glacia
- For the Pokémon whose Japanese name is "Glacia", see Glaceon.
Glacia プリム Prim | |
Artwork from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | |
Gender | Female |
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Eye color | BrownRSE BlueORAS |
Hair color | Blonde |
Hometown | Unknown |
Region | Unknown |
Trainer class | Elite Four |
Generation | III, VI |
Games | Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire |
Elite Four of | Ever Grande City |
Specializes in | Ice types |
Glacia (Japanese: プリム Prim) is a Master Ice-type Trainer and member of the Hoenn Elite Four.
In the games
In Generation III, Glacia is the third member of the Hoenn Elite Four.
Glacia had trained in an unspecified region before journeying to Hoenn to become part of the third installment of the Elite Four. She has a team consisting of five very powerful Ice-type Pokémon, to which she refers as having "flaming passion in icy cold."
Her strategy is to rely on items.
Trainer's Eyes/Match Call/Trainer's Eye
Elite Four Glacia
- Strategy
- I use items for help.RSE
- I make use of items to assist in battle.ORAS
- Trainer's Pokémon
- Flaming passion in icy cold!RSORAS
- Flaming passion in icy cold.E
- Self-Introduction
- The Ice type can be better trained in this hot land.RSE
- The Ice type can be trained to greater levels because of the heat here.ORAS
Pokémon
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
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Pokémon Emerald
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Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Initial battle
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Rematch
Quotes
Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
- Before battle
- "Welcome, my name is Glacia of the Elite Four. I've traveled from afar to Hoenn so that I may hone my icy skills. But all I have seen are challenges by weak Trainers and their Pokémon. What about you? It would please me to no end if I could go all out against you!"
- Being defeated
- "You and your Pokémon... How hot your spirits burn! The all-consuming heat overwhelms. It's no surprise that my icy skills failed to harm you."
- After being defeated
- "Advance to the next room. And there, confirm the truly fearsome side of the Pokémon League."
- Over the PokéNavE
- "Hello, <player>. I trust you haven't become complacent with your power? If you feel the need to cool your hot emotions just a little, do come to the Pokémon League..."
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
- First battle
- Before battle
- "Welcome. My name is Glacia of the Elite Four. I've traveled from afar to Hoenn so that I may hone my Ice-type moves."
- "But all I have seen are challenges by weak Trainers and their Pokémon."
- "I wonder what you will show me."
- "What a relief it would be if I could, for once, have a serious battle against an opponent!"
- Being defeated
- "You and your Pokémon... How hot your spirits burn!"
- After being defeated
- "You and your Pokémon... How fiercely your spirits burn! My icy moves pale in the face of such all-consuming flames. Advance to the next room. There you will learn how fearsome the Pokémon League can truly be!"
- Rematch
- Before battle
- "I've been waiting for a Trainer with a burning-hot soul. How can you oppose Mega Evolution that can freeze everything?"
- Being defeated
- "It really is hot."
- After being defeated
- "Hmmph... Do you intend to thaw my very heart? That actually wouldn't bother me. Anyway, continue onward! Drake is waiting for you as well."
Artwork
Artwork from Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald |
Sprites
Sprite from Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald |
Overworld sprite from Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald |
VS portrait from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire |
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Glacia debuts in the Ruby & Sapphire arc. She and the other Elite Four members are called by Steven to help protect the Hoenn region from the battle between Groudon and Kyogre. Glacia was initially stationed at Island Cave as part of the plan to unseal Regirock, Regice, and Registeel. When the titans are unsealed, Glacia is tasked with controlling Regice alongside Phoebe. The Elite Four, Steven, and Wallace all control the three Pokémon in three pairs of two and use their power to keep the power released from Groudon and Kyogre's battle from spreading throughout Hoenn. They manage to keep the power contained for several weeks, but the strain is too much for Steven and he eventually dies, causing the three Pokémon to lash out and flee. Glacia later mourns Steven's death before his revival at the hands of Ruby's Celebi.
In the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc, Glacia, 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, Glacia 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.
Pokémon
This listing is for Glacia's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
On hand
Glalie is Glacia's first known Pokémon. He was used when Glacia attempted to awaken Regice, where he provided protection from the rain by creating a circle of ice from between his horns.
None of Glalie's moves are known, and his Ability is Inner Focus. | ||
Debut | The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XIII |
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Spheal was used along with Snorunt to open the chamber containing Regice.
None of Spheal's moves are known. | ||
Debut | A Royal Rumble with Regirock, Regice and Registeel I |
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Snorunt was used along with Spheal to open the chamber containing Regice.
None of Snorunt's moves are known. | ||
Debut | A Royal Rumble with Regirock, Regice and Registeel I |
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Temporary
Regice was awakened by Steven and the Elite Four to be used to contain Groudon and Kyogre's power. Glacia controlled Regice with Phoebe while the others controlled Regirock and Registeel. After Steven died from the strain of controlling the three Pokémon, Regice lashed out and ran away. It was later found by Brandon and captured. | ||
Debut | A Royal Rumble with Regirock, Regice and Registeel II |
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In the TCG
Glacia was featured in the TCG. The following is a list of cards featuring Glacia or her Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Glacia Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats. | |||||||
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Card | Type | English Expansion |
Rarity | # | Japanese Expansion |
Rarity | # |
Glacia's Stadium | T [St] | EX Power Keepers | 76/108 | World Champions Pack | 097/108 | ||
Trivia
- Glacia's Japanese name is very similar to the anime dub name of another Ice-type Master, Prima. In the games, Prima is known as Lorelei.
- Glacia is the only member of Hoenn's Elite Four who is never seen outside of Ever Grande City.
- One of the NPCs in the Mauville Food Court mentions seeing Glacia eating ramen there, saying she was slurping down her noodles at such an incredible pace that she was dripping with sweat.
Names
Language | Name | Origin |
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Japanese | プリム Prim | From Primula, primrose, and possibly prim. Many species from the genus Primula grows in the alpine climate. |
English | Glacia | From glacial, glacier, or glaciēs (Latin for ice) |
French | Glacia | From glace, ice |
German | Frosina | From Frost |
Italian | Frida | From freddo, cold |
Spanish | Nívea | From nívea (snowy) and nieve (snow) |
Korean | 미혜 Mihye | From 미 (美) mi and 혜성 (彗星) hyeseong |
Chinese (Mandarin) | 波妮 Bōní | Rough transcription of the first two characters in her Japanese name |
Vietnamese | Prim | Transliteration of her Japanese name |
Related articles
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