Wikstrom/Quotes
These are Wikstrom's quotes in the Pokémon games.
In the core series
Pokémon X and Y
- Before battle
- "Well met, young challenger! Verily am I the Elite Four's famed blade of hardened Steel, Wikstrom! With my magnificent Pokémon at my side, I will reveal the scope of Trainer achievement! Let us both give our word that our contest shall be fair and honorable. Ready? En garde!"
- Upon being defeated
- "Glorious! The trust that you share with your honorable Pokémon surpasses even mine!"
- After being defeated
- "What now? What sweet, glorious pain and joy now rock my mighty heart? My will, which even shakes spears, trembles at so fine a battle as this! I am undone! Good sir/lady, you are indeed our equal-- and worthy to enter this lofty hall!"
- If battled first: "Easy, child. You need not explain. It is no mystery to me why you came to me first. Nature herself has framed man as such a creature that any would choose to face their strongest enemy before all others. Now, to the elevator with you! It burns with a desire to hasten you on your way!"
- If battled second: "So you have struck down two of the Elite Four! The road is still long. Do not waver now."
- If battled third: "Is your heart prepared for this? One last wall remains before you. You would do well to remember: defeat us, and then you will face the Champion in battle!"
- If battled last: "The time has come at last for your greatest challenge. Now show our Champion the same strength you have shown us!"
- Before battle
- "Well met, young challenger! Verily am I the famed blade of hardened steel, Duke Wikstrom! Let the battle begin! En garde!"
- Upon being defeated
- "Glorious! The trust that you share with your honorable Pokémon surpasses even mine!"
- After being defeated
- If giving the player an item: "Do accept this token of my regard. Long has this treasure been held by the esteemed knights of my family... Verily has it been our most treasured possession, since I happened to pick it up in a shop a week ago. Or two weeks, mayhap! May it serve you well."
- "What manner of disaster be this? My heart, it doth hammer ceaselessly in my breast! At last do I understand that sweet torture, that perfect balance of joy and frustration!"
- If the player is defeated
- "What manner of magic is this? My heart, it doth hammer ceaselessly in my breast! Winning against such a worthy opponent doth give my soul wings--thus do I soar!"
In spin-off games
Pokémon Masters EX
- Main article: Wikstrom (Masters)
- Menu interface (voice clips)
- After being recruited
- "I am Wikstrom, the famed steel blade of the Kalos Elite Four."
- Sync pair viewer
- "Verily am I the famed blade of hardened steel!"
- "Let us both give our word that our contest shall be fair and honorable."
- Selection screen (forming team)
- "Let my body be thy shield!"
- Selection screen (disbanding team)
- "Until we meet again!"
- Upon learning a new move
- "Behold our new strength!"
- Upon leveling-up
- "I am one step further on the path to greatness."
- Upon reaching max level
- "My strength shall guide me to victory!"
- Upon unlocking a new level cap
- "We pushed beyond our limits."
- During conversation
- "Hmhmhm!"
- "Ahahaha!"
- "Hm."
- "Very well."
- "Pardon?"
- "Truly deserving of respect!"
- "I see no problem."
- "You have my thanks."
- "That's far enough!"
- "I cannot allow that!"
- "I have a request!"
- "What's this?"
- "Ah, I see."
- "May I have a moment?"
- "My most heartfelt congratulations."
- "Press onward!"
- "Yes, well..."
- During special log-in conversation (morning)
- "Good morning! I give my word that I shall not falter this day!"
- During special log-in conversation (afternoon)
- "Greetings! Let us strive for greatness—that we might have no regrets!"
- During special log-in conversation (evening)
- "You are training hard—and it is well past dusk. Remember, rest is of equal import."
- During special log-in conversation (evening)
- "Only a little more to go! Let us press on, with pride in our hearts!"
- During special gift conversation
- "Do accept this token of my regard!"
- Battle interface (voice clips)
- Co-op match screen
- "Very well."
- VS screen
- "En garde!"
- Battle start
- "En garde!"
- Using Pokémon move
- "Now go!"
- "Show them your strength!"
- Using item
- "I shall not falter!"
- Using Trainer move
- "'Tis my chance!"
- Using Sync Move
- "En garde!"
- Unity Move
- "Honor!"
- "Victory!"
- "En Guard!"
- Switching in
- "Stand aside!"
- Recalling fainted Pokémon
- "What sorcery is this?"
- "Nice" emote
- "Glorious!"
- "Watch out" emote
- "Be weary!"
- "Let's do this" emote
- "My heart, it doth hammer ceaselessly in my breast!"
- "Thanks" emote
- "You have my thanks!"
- Defeat
- "Defeated..."
- Victory
- "Heheheheh."
- "My heart is aflutter!"
- Main Story Chapter 22 - Rival Face-Off!
- Rival Face-Off! Round 1
- "That's far enough!"
- "We'll not sit idly by and allow these people to suffer your wicked deeds!"
- "Aegislash! Teach these ruffians the sting of the blade of justice!"
- "'Tis not a deed that requires gratitude. It is our duty to help those in need."
- "Oh? You know of us?"
- "I'm honored that stories of my exploits have reached your ears."
- "Moreover, your courageous acts are truly the chivalrous deeds befitting a knight."
- "Oh? What makes you say such a thing?"
- "Hm. The strength to enforce what you believe in..."
- "Let us hear it."
- "Hm? Are you having second thoughts, Paulo?"
- "Oh? A rival, you say?"
- "It seems we too must battle with all our might in answer of this spirited declaration!"
- "We hail from the same region, so there's no need for pleasantries or holding back. Let us battle with all of our might!"
- Rival Face-Off! Round 2
- "Accept what has transpired. Face it, and continue forward. That is the way to grow stronger."
- "And offer our congratulations to those who have won: <player> and his/her team."
- "Right from the beginning, you were brave enough to stand up to Team Break on your own. I always knew you were a Trainer with potential."
- "I never would've guessed you could become so strong. We were able to enjoy some truly first-rate battles thanks to you."
- "If there is any gratitude to be offered, it should be from us to you. Thank you, Paulo."
- "Indeed. Though our teams may part ways, we must all remain diligent."
- Story Event - Midnight Spookfest
- The Long Night Begins
- A haunted suit of armor!: "You would mistake me for a ghost while I still draw breath? Why, I should be insulted!"
- Wikstrom?!: "Aye, young sir/lady! Verify am I the famed blade of hardened steel!"
- "Sir Lear has asked me to welcome all participants into the hall, so welcome you I shall!"
- "Apparently, my striking visage is exactly what he was looking for as the first face people see when they walk through the door."
- "Is that so? If the sight of my armor was enough to strike terror in you, I fear you may suffer for worse up ahead..."
- "For within these halls, spine-chilling specters and spooks await you around every corner!"
- "*chuckle* You put up quite a brave face, young sir. Let's see how long it lasts."
- "The main event hall is just up ahead. Steel yourselves and march on, my friends!"
- "May your courage never falter as you fight your way to the very end!"
- Sync Pair Story - A Day with Wikstrom
- "Oho! Well met, young <player>!"
- "Do not fear! I, Wikstrom, have taken it upon myself to protect this village!"
- Are you on guard duty?: "Indeed. Defending the townspeople is the duty of a knight such as I."
- What do you mean?: "Why, I have volunteered my time to guard it! Your security is in capable hands, I assure you."
- "I hear tell that some ruffians have been skulking about, taking advantage of the PML's bustling crowd to commit their evil deeds."
- "... ... ... ... ... ..."
- "This village looks very much like the place mine own family hails from."
- "I believe Aegislash has taken notice of that as well and so has kindly agreed to assist me in guarding it."
- "Such bravery! Such valor! This is why my family has chosen to fight alongside a line of noble Aegislash through the generations!"
- Generations?/Your family?: "Indeed. My family has an exceedingly long history in the Kalos region."
- "We have battled in contests and tourneys across the land for generations, with Aegislash fighting tirelessly by our side."
- "It is with regret that I must admit that we were not always victorious. Eras of toil and hardship have been recorded in our histories as well."
- "Nevertheless, the Aegislash have been our faithful companions for all these years."
- "As a descendant of such a venerable family, I feel it is my duty to continue that tradition and carve my own name into history as well."
- "And what, pray tell, could be a more splendid stage for me to do so on than the PML, where I can battle against the world's strongest Trainers?"
- I'll be rooting for you!: "Thank you, child! You shall witness the glory of my esteemed family soon enough! I shall make it so!"
- You won't beat me!: "Oho! What bold words you speak, child! You will be a formidable opponent, surely! I eagerly await the day we cross swords!"
- "But alas! 'Twould be a grave mistake to seek out victory and victory alone."
- "Winning is of great import, of course, but embracing the path of chivalry and fighting with honor is of the utmost importance."
- "Not even in the face of the direst circumstances would my family relinquish its pride."
- "Even in defeat, we respect those who have bested us. Both sides can smile and praise the other for a battle fought bravely."
- "For one must exhibit knightly behavior, both in victory and in defeat! One must be just, honorable, and fair!"
- "If nothing else, I hope that you will remember these words young sir/lady."
- What should I do?: "Protect what you believe in, have faith in yourself, and stay true to the promises you make."
- That sounds hard...: "Indeed. The weight of one's shield can seem heavy when compared to a blade, but there is beauty found only in protecting something."
- "For you see, when you break a promise, whether to yourself or to another, even the greatest triumph grows sour."
- "Mine own principles and promises—the pride and honor of my esteemed family—are forever intertwined with Aegislash."
- "When you started your journey, I am certain you felt something similar stir within your heart. Have faith and stay true to yourself."
- "When you do, 'twill mean you have at last found the true path of a knight—of honor."
- I'll give it my all: "Oh, mine heart doth swell at such a courageous answer!"
- I'll do the best I can.: "Indeed you shall! But you need not be hasty, child. Lumiose City was not built in a day!"
- "What was that, Aegislash? You are growing weary of my long-winded speech?"
- "Alas! The will to battle beats so strongly in Aegislash's heart, he can scarcely sit still."
- "The brazen, bladed buffoon! Ha ha ha!"
- "I must apologize if I have prattled on too long... 'Tis important to enjoy a good Pokémon battle now and again as well!"
- "Ha ha ha! Oh, my dear Aegislash! Let us go now. We shall enjoy this merry festival of the PML with honor and grace!"
- Pokémon Center
- Random conversation
- "The manner in which you battle with your Pokémon is just and fair...and, might I add, quite brilliant!"
- "There is an etiquette to Pokémon battling, young sir/lady, and I firmly believe that etiquette includes fighting with honor."
- "We Trainers should take pride in defeat as much as we do in triumph—doing so leaves little room for regret."
- "I approach each and every Pokémon battle I compete in with the same earnestness."
- If spoken to again
- "Pokémon are the greatest of comrades—they never fail to give us their utmost effort."
- "That is why I believe that we, as Trainers, have an obligation to give them our sincere effort in return lest we dishonor our Pokémon!"
- Random conversation
- "Aegislash has been my comrade in countless battles."
- "In fact, I would go so far as to say that Aegislash is my pride and joy!"
- "I hope that you, too, feel a sense of pride when you look at your own Pokémon."
- "To have pride in one's Pokémon means to trust and believe in them! Thus strength is born!"
- If spoken to again
- "If you have pride in your Pokémon—truly feel it in your heart—your Pokémon will surely respond in kind."
- "I feel it in mine own heart and have made a vow to fight every fight with honor and good faith."
- Random conversation
- "Whenever I'm away from home, my Klefki keeps the keys to my estate safe and sound."
- "At first, the little prankster made off with my keys, hid them where I couldn't find them..."
- "But when I defeated him in a Pokémon battle, he returned the keys to me without so much as a question."
- "It was then that I decided to entrust Klefki with my keys of my own accord... We have been jolly friends ever since."
- If spoken to again
- "No thief can steal my keys as long as Klefki is keeping them safe."
- "In fact, I would go so far as to say that my being able to walk about with such confidence here on Pasio..."
- "despite being so far away from my estate...is all thanks to Klefki."
- Random conversation
- "Maintaining the glorious condition of my steel armor requires intensive training."
- "Some days, I plunge my steel gloves into an open flame. On others, I seat myself beneath a raging waterfall."
- "Sometimes I don my armor and have my Aegislash attack me head-on! It's true—on my honor as a knight!"
- "I would not dare provoke an attack from Aegislash without my steel armor on, however! And do not try such at home, young sir/lady!"
- If spoken to again
- "My Aegislash's attacks are extraordinarily sharp."
- "SO sharp and intense that I can feel the force of his attacks through my magnificent armor!"
- "And it only intensifies during a battle... I long to feel the same brute force that the Pokémon feel on the front lines."
- Random conversation
- "The desire to protect not only oneself but also the people and Pokémon around you..."
- "That desire can be a Trainer's sword—and also his shield!"
- "Young <player>, it seems you already possess your own such sword and shield."
- "Take up your weapons, and fight to defend your comrades! Lead them to victory!"
- If spoken to again
- "A team will never experience true triumph if its strength is limited to one member!"
- "But you, young sir/lady, possess the skill to rescue your teammates from crisis—to reinforce their sense of unity!"
- "A sword and shield can be quite useful, but only one who is both stout of heart and filled with pride shall rightfully wield them."
- Random Conversation
- "Long has this suit of armor—this treasure—been held by the esteemed knights of my family."
- "Generation after generation, we have protected the land of Kalos, living in peace with the Pokémon that dwell there."
- "Long, long ago, the land of Kalos was swept up in a ruthless war, you see..."
- "My ancestors banded together with Pokémon to rescue the townspeople from a cruel fate... So 'twas written in the annals of history."
- If spoken to again
- "Those Pokémon and my ancestors were defending the future, child. It is thanks to them that we are able to live in peace now."
- "We must not take that for granted. That is why I, Wikstrom, strive to live in harmony with Pokémon..."
- "I shall keep the memory of my family's good deeds in my heart and dutifully pass it on to the next generation."
- Random conversation
- "I have given my word that any contest of mine shall be fought fairly and honorably."
- "And you, my friend, have demonstrated the very definition of true honor in battle many times over!"
- "Thy heart is pure and sincere, as evidenced by your interactions with Pokémon and other Trainers."
- "Verily, you fill my heart with pride, child. Nay. Rather, 'tis the team we form together that has that honor!"
- If spoken to again
- "The road is long and hard, young one, but with a bit of good faith and perseverance, you will reach your destination in time."
- "Do not waver now! You must proceed with confidence!"
- "After all, I will be right here to protect you! My sword is ever at the ready. You have only to ask!"
- Special log-in conversation (generic)
- "Well met, young <player>! I've been awaiting your arrival!"
- "I shall be your shield today! Do not tarry, now! Let us be off!"
- Special log-in conversation (morning)
- "Good morning! I give my word that I shall not falter this day."
- Special log-in conversation (morning)
- "It is good to see you laboring so hard in the early morn. Let us train together!"
- Special log-in conversation (afternoon)
- "Greetings! Let us strive for greatness—that we might have no regrets!"
- Special log-in conversation (afternoon)
- "Let us press forward honorably, with the sun at our backs!"
- Special log-in conversation (evening)
- "You are training hard—and it is well past dusk. Remember, rest is of equal import."
- Special log-in conversation (evening)
- "Only a little more to go! Let us press on, with pride in our hearts!"
- Special gift conversation
- "Do accept this token of my regard! I believe it may be of use to you!"
- "I knew it from the moment I laid eyes upon it... Knew that this item was destined to find your hand."
- Special Sword and Shield promotional conversation
- "Clashing with mighty opponents head on, testing each other's mettle, and prevailing over them is what makes both Trainers and Pokémon stronger!"
- "I've heard that Farfetch'd in the Galar region can achieve quite a unique Evolution if they can prove their mettle through countless battles."
- "They become Sirfetch'd, a noble Pokémon that uses a giant leek as a lance to do honorable battle with any opponent that dares challenge it!"
- "I can sympathize with that principle! I would love to encounter one someday."
- "When that day comes, you shall be at my side!"
- Special Fire-type Training event blurb
- "You shall witness the strength of Steel type! En garde!"
- Special Fire-type Training event conversation
- "Ho! Well met, young challenger! I see you wish to test your mettle against the unyielding ice! May our contest be fair and honorable!"