Candice/Quotes

These are Candice's quotes in the Pokémon games.

In the core series

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

Snowpoint Gym

Before battle

"You want to challenge Candice? Sure thing! I was waiting for someone tough! But I should tell you, I'm tough because I know how to focus. Pokémon, fashion, romance... It's all about focus! I'll show you just what I mean. Get ready to lose!"

After the opponent sends out their last Pokémon

"I'm going to break the ice and bring out my last-resort Pokémon!"

When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health

"I can sense your will to win, but I promise you I'm not about to lose!"

Upon being defeated

"I must say, I'm warmed up to you! I might even admire you a little."

After being defeated

"Wow! You're great! You've earned my respect! I think your focus and will bowled us over totally. Oh, that's right! I'm supposed to give you this!"

"That Icicle Badge I just gave you? Because you have it, you can use the hidden move Rock Climb anytime, even when you're not in a battle. Oh, and take this, too."

"TM72 contains the move Avalanche. If the user takes damage, the move's power is doubled! Can you imagine what sort of focus you'd need to pull it off?"

If talked to again

"Do you think I should try to act more like an Ice-type Gym Leader? Like, do you think I should be more cool and distant? That sort of thing I have trouble with."

Snowpoint City: "It's OK! You can let that person in."; "I heard from Cynthia. You're working on a Pokédex, aren't you? There should be many rare Pokémon in the temple. Enjoy your exploring!"

Villa^Pt

Any of the following

"Why does the Snowpoint Gym Leader have to guard that icy temple anyway?"

"This furniture... Oh, I get it... It's like this... Oh, please don't mind me."

"Whew... The Resort Area is pretty warm. Maybe Candice is overdressed?"

"Giving you an Icicle Badge made me think. It made me realize this one thing. I don't have to act cool out of character. I just have to be me!"

"In a battle, when both sides are down to their last Pokémon... What do you think about then? I put all my trust in that Pokémon and cheer it on. That's all you can do!"

When Maylene is at the Villa

"Gee, I wouldn't know. That's a tough question. ...Maybe we should ask Gardenia sometime."

"What is it, Maylene? Did you want some Accessories? I'll give you some of my favorites."

"Yes?"

"Giggle... I like lounging here."

"I can't answer that! Let's go look for that answer together. We've got Pokémon and Trainer on our side, after all."

"Then have some more."

"There's plenty to drink. You're a growing girl!"

Battleground

Scenario 1

Before battle

"Hiya! What's up? I bet you can't tell what I'm thinking! I'll give the answer away. I want to battle with you!"

Yes: "This time, Candice is going to push through on willpower!"

No: "Oh... Did my willpower intimidate you?"

If talked to again after the player answered "No": "Listen, listen. You'll battle Candice, won't you?"

When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health

"Not yet! You can't break our will!"

Upon being defeated

"You're mighty! You're worthy of lots of respect."

After being defeated

"Oh, wow, your scarf is totally in fashion. I wish I had one like that."

Scenario 2

Before battle

"Candice is on fire! I'm blazing hot! Hot enough to melt Ice-type Pokémon! I need a battle to cool me down!"

Yes: "OK! I'll show you how good Candice... I mean, how good my Pokémon can be!"

No: "Awww!"

If talked to again after the player answered "No": "You really want to battle with me, don't you?"

When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health

"Not yet! You can't break our will!"

Upon being defeated

"You're mighty! You're worthy of lots of respect."

After being defeated

"Awww! That's it! I'm going to train so I can throw a Focus Punch myself!"

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

Before battle (first round)

"You're the opponent of Candice? Sure thing! I was waiting for someone tough!"

Before battle (second round)

"You're the opponent of Candice? Sure thing! I was waiting for someone tough! But I should tell you, I'm tough, because I know how to focus."

Before battle (final round)

"You're the opponent of Candice? Sure thing! I was waiting for someone tough! But I should tell you, I'm tough, because I know how to focus. Pokémon, fashion, romance... It's all about focus! I'll show you just what I mean. Get ready to lose!"

Upon being defeated

"You're mighty! You're worthy of lots of respect."

If the player is defeated

"I sensed your will to win, but I don't lose!"

After battle (if the player won)

"Wow! You're great! You've earned my respect! I think your focus and will bowled us over totally. But next time I'll focus even more and won't lose!"

After battle (if the player lost)

"See? Candice's focus! My Pokémon's focus is great, too!"

In the lobby (after the tournament)

"You won because your focus was far greater than the others! Yes! I have to focus even more as well!"

In spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Candice (Masters)

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Menu interface (voice clips)

After being recruited for the first time

"Hi, I'm Candice, the Gym Leader of an Ice-type Gym! I'll show you how super focused I am, so you better be ready!"

After being recruited (Palentine's 2024)

"Hiya, I'm Candice! Pokémon, fashion, romance—it's all about focus!"

Subsequent recruitments

"Yes! I'm gonna stay focused and keep giving it my all!"

Sync pair viewer

"My focus can melt ice! I'm ready to go."

"Pokémon, fashion, romance... it's all about focus."

Sync pair viewer (Palentine's 2024)

"If you want to cook well, you need love and willpower."

"I'm blazing hot! Hot enough to melt Ice-type Pokémon!"

Selection screen (forming team)

"Take me along."

Selection screen (forming team, Palentine's 2024)

"Okay! I'll show you how good I can be!"

Selection screen (forming team with Gardenia)*

"What makes a good Gym Leader, Gardenia?"

Selection screen (forming team with Maylene)*

"Let's find out what it means to be strong, Maylene!"

Selection screen (forming team with Melony)*

"Teach me what a severe battle is like, Melony!"

Selection screen (disbanding team)

"See you!"

Selection screen (disbanding team, Palentine's 2024)

"See ya!"

Upon learning a new lucky skill

"Got it!"

Upon learning a new lucky skill (Palentine's 2024)

"It's amazing to be able to do more!"

Upon leveling up

"I focused really hard and got stronger."

Upon leveling up (Palentine's 2024)

"Let's keep going!"

Upon reaching max level

"I feel great. We might just be the strongest around."

Upon reaching max level (Palentine's 2024)

"We can overcome any struggle with focus!"

Upon unlocking a new level cap

"I feel new possibilities for myself."

Upon unlocking a new level cap (Palentine's 2024)

"There are no limits to focus!"

Receiving EX style

"Got it!"

Receiving EX style (Palentine's 2024)

"I'm blazing hot! Hot enough to melt Ice-type Pokémon!"

During conversation

"Umm..."

"Here I go!"

"Wow!"

"Amazing!"

"Quit it!"

"Ahahahahaha."

"Hmm?"

"Eheheh!"

"Focus!"

During special log-in conversation (morning)

"Hiya! Are you focused first thing in the morning? I sure am!"

During special log-in conversation (morning)

"Good morning! Something about telling people good morning makes me feel good."

During special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"Hi! How are you? Still plenty of day ahead of us!"

During special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"Hello there! I feel happy all day when people say hello to me."

During special log-in conversation (evening)

"Oh, hi! Ready for more? You look pretty focused to me!"

During special log-in conversation (evening)

"Whew. I think I'm getting a little sleepy. Might be time to say good night while I still can!"

Battle interface (voice clips)

Co-op match screen

"Focus!"

Co-op match screen (Palentine's 2024)

"Okay!"

VS screen

"Time to get focused!"

VS screen (Palentine's 2024)

"I'm not about to lose!"

Sending out Pokémon

"All right!"

Sending out Pokémon (Palentine's 2024)

"Not done yet!"

Using Pokémon move

"Now!"

"That's it!"

Using Pokémon move (Palentine's 2024)

"Do it!"

"Good luck!"

Using item

"I got this."

Using item (Palentine's 2024)

"How about this!"

Using Trainer move

"Here's my chance!"

Using Trainer move (Palentine's 2024)

"Push through!"

Using sync move

"Gotta stay focused!"

Using sync move (Palentine's 2024)

"You can't break our will!"

Unity attack / theme skill

"Focus!"

"Icy!"

"Freeze!"

Unity attack / theme skill (Palentine's 2024)

"Everyone!"

"Battle!"

"Willpower!"

Switching in

"We couldn't be any more focused!"

Switching in (Palentine's 2024)

"Leave it to me!"

Recalling fainted Pokémon

"That was awesome, great job!"

Recalling fainted Pokémon (Palentine's 2024)

"We did what we could."

"Nice" emote

"Awesome!"

"Nice" emote (Palentine's 2024)

"Wow!"

"Watch out" emote

"Be careful!"

"Watch out" emote (Palentine's 2024)

"Be careful!"

"Let's do this" emote

"Gotta stay focused!"

"Let's do this" emote (Palentine's 2024)

"I'm tough because I know how to focus!"

"Thanks" emote

"Thanks!"

Defeat

"Oops."

Defeat (Palentine's 2024)

"Oops! We failed..."

Victory

"How about that! Pretty awesome, huh?"

Victory (Palentine's 2024)

"Thank you for the battle!"

Victory (with Melony on the team, speaks first)*

"I was on fire!"

Story Event - The Importance of Elegance

Heart of Elegance

"Hey, you two aren't talking about fashion without ME, are you?!"

"I heard something about grace and elegance... Well? What's the gossip? I want to know all the juicy details!"

"Gee, do you really think so? I guess I've never thought about elegance like that before... Now I'm curious!"

"Oh, perfect! I'll watch super closely--Pokémon battling is all about focus!"

All about Focus!

"I just focused as hard as I could, as always! It's what I'm best at!"

"Oh wow! Yeah! You were probably feeling that Candice focus that I'm known for! Pokémon, fashion, romance... It's all about focus!"

"My Abomasnow's focus is always top-notch, too!"

"Well gee, I'd still love to learn more about elegance, too! Sounds like we should do a lot more battling together!"

The Beat! The Passion!

"What about me? Did you see how focused I was?"

Very focused, Candice!: "I know, right?! I just kept telling myself there was no way I could lose–wished for it from the bottom of my heart!"

"Well, what IS then? With enough focus, you can pretty much do whatever you set your mind to! It's the best!"

"The...beat? Not focus or elegance? Can beats be elegant?"

Strength and Kindness

"Caitlin's right! You were seriously impressive! I felt like we were an inch from losing through the whole thing!"

"Yeah! I know not everybody is as superfocused as I am..."

"but more often than not, it's easy to tell when somebody really cares about their Pokémon and how much battling means to them."

Solo Event - With Beauty and Grace

Grown-Up Advice

"Hmm... I do have some people in mind..."

"But you'll need a lot of courage..."

"Perfect! Let me take you to them!"

"Good luck, both of you!"

Sync Pair Story - A Day with Candice

"Heya, <player>! What brings you here?"

"You're not lost, are you?"

Nope! Just exploring.: "Well, these icy glaciers can be pretty treacherous if you're not super careful. Make sure you stay focused out here, OK?"

No, but it's pretty c-cold out here...: "Duh! These are glaciers! Of course it's gonna be cold!"

"This place could easily become a disaster zone if we get a surprise blizzard coming through!"

"Abomasnow, would you be a doll and go shield <player> from the wind for a bit?"

"You really should be more careful, <player>."

"And, well...I should learn to follow my own advice every once in a while, too."

Did something happen?: "It was a long time ago, but yeah... I got stranded in the mountains during a really bad snowstorm once."

What do you mean?: "Well, it was a long time ago, but I got stranded in the mountains during a really bad snowstorm once."

"There's a flower that only blooms up in the snowiest mountain peaks, and one day, I decided to go hiking to try to find one."

"But while I was up there, I got caught in an unexpected blizzard and accidentally veered off the trail."

"I was lost and freezing... I almost lost hope altogether. I didn't think anyone was going to rescue me."

"But then Abomasnow here came out of nowhere and saved my life!"

"I was barely conscious by then..."

"but I remember feeling like I was being carried down the mountain by a big, fluffy Pokémon."

"When I woke up, the Pokémon was gone. Somehow, I'd ended up in a cabin in the mountains, tucked into a warm bed."

"Abomasnow here ran off before I even got the chance to thank her!"

Guess she was too cool for that./Maybe she was too shy.: "Haha, that's what I thought at first, too."

"After that whole experience, I just knew I had to find that Pokémon again somehow. I wanted to battle with her as my partner!"

"Eventually, I did find her..."

"but she chased me away."

"Not to be mean or anything. She did it to keep me away from danger."

"You see, whenever Abomasnow is around, big, strong blizzards tend to form... I think she wanted to protect me from them."

"I wasn't gonna let a little blizzard stop me, though! I hiked right through those storms to visit her over and over again."

"It took a while, but eventually Abomasnow gave in and said yes!"

Your focus must have convinced her!/Your determination paid off!: "I think so! My perfect focus somehow melted through that icy heart of hers."

"Focus is the key to victory!"

"... ... ..."

"Or so I thought, anyway."

What do you mean?/What changed your mind?: "Well, I think Abomasnow might have said yes that day because she was worried about me."

"If I'd continued to visit her up in the mountains, I would've been pelted by her blizzard nonstop. At some point, I would have frozen over."

"Abomasnow wanted to prevent that from happening, and I believe that kindness is what makes her strong."

"I never found the snow flower I'd gone searching for on the mountain that day..."

"but in the end, I found something even more special than that."

"Abomasnow may have a cold, icy exterior, but she's got a warm heart on the inside, and I'm proud to have her as my partner!"

Sync Pair Story - Meditite's Evolution

Before battle

"Wow, Maylene! Your Meditite looks like she's even more focused than usual!"

"I can totally get that. Hey! Why don't we have a Pokémon battle! We should get stronger if we practice!"

"All right! We'll make this battle hot enough to melt glaciers! Let's show them how focused we are, Abomasnow!"

After being defeated

"*giggle* Your Meditite's moves have gotten so much stronger! Much better than last time!"

Pokémon Center

During sync background preview (Palentine's 2024)

"I am way more focused when I cook wearing fancy clothes!"

Random conversation

"Hey, do you have any interest in the fashion here on Pasio?"

"I'm super into it!"

"I've seen a lot of different fashion throughout my journeys."

"Everywhere I go, I see people of all shapes and sizes expressing themselves through fashion!"

"When it comes to being stylish, I'm second to none!"

"My personal style choices are outfits that represent who I am as a person."

If spoken to again

"I only wear clothes that I really love. I put a lot of thought into my personal style! It's what they call individuality!"

"At least...I think."

Random conversation

"Melt the ice with the fire in our hearts! That's how Candice likes to battle!"

"Even Ice-type Pokémon have a burning focus deep inside them."

"That way, even if things get a little wild and crazy, they have their focus to keep them on track!"

"Only their moves need to be icy, after all! A heart full of fiery passion is way cooler than a frigid, cold one!"

If spoken to again

"I suppose I should act cool because I'm an Ice-type Pokémon Trainer..."

"but that's just not me! I can't force myself to be something I'm not--and I don't want to!"

Random conversation

"Did you know my Abomasnow is super cool even when she's playing hide-and-seek?!"

"She can whip up blizzards that blanket her surroundings with white snow, allowing her to hide from everyone!"

"Isn't that awesome?! Although, when she's the seeker, sometimes she can't find US in her blizzard, either."

If spoken to again

"You know, my Abomasnow has always been pretty cool!"

"She knows just when to take this burning enthusiasm of mine down a few degrees with her icy cool attitude. She's the perfect partner!"

Random conversation

"When you're up on a snowy mountain, you've got to be energized and fully focused!"

"If you aren't, you could end up freezing over like an icicle! You've got to let your inner fire burn!"

"No matter where we go, my Pokémon and I are second to none when it comes to focus!"

If spoken to again

"My Abomasnow is such a caring partner. Whenever I get chilly, she's always there to give me a nice warm hug."

"Her fur's so fluffy and warm--I'm never worried about the cold, even when it's freezing outside!"

Random conversation

"<player>! Anyone ever told you your Pokémon is the spitting image of you?"

"How wonderful! That just goes to show you what a close bond you have with your Pokémon!"

"The memories you share with your Pokémon can affect it a lot as it grows, you know!"

If spoken to again

"People and Pokémon are very different from one another... But the feelings we have are one and the same."

"One heart, one mind, and in our case, one razor-sharp focus!"

Random conversation

"Abomasnow are extremely tough, but even they have their weaknesses."

"That's why we often pair up and train with Maylene!"

"It's so nice knowing you have a friend beside you, pushing you to work hard and reach your goals together!"

"Maylene is a super hard worker. When I'm with her, I feel even more focused and eager than when I'm alone!"

If spoken to again

"Maylene and I are planning to train together again soon."

"This time, we're focusing our training on fashion research!"

Random conversation

"You know, sometimes people tell me that it doesn't really matter how focused you are."

"They tell me there are obstacles that just can't be overcome by mere focus and willpower."

"But to me, that just sounds like you're giving up before you even try! Right?"

"People only feel that way because they're not focused enough! That's what I think."

"When you truly believe in your partner Pokémon, your inner focus will ignite all on its own!"

If spoken to again

"Focus is absolutely vital when it comes to improving your skills!"

"That's why I'm always hyperfocused, no matter where I am or what I'm doing!"

Random conversation (Palentine's 2024)

"I make a lot of chilled dishes..."

"but when you eat them, they'll warm your heart!"

"It's because I put so much thought into my dishes, hoping everyone enjoys them!"

Random conversation (Palentine's 2024)

"My Darmanitan is usually coolheaded, but once she gets angry, it's tough to calm her down."

"She can get really aggressive and won't stop spewing flames, even if her body starts to melt!"

"She's cool and calm on the surface but hides a fiery heart underneath!"

Random conversation (Palentine's 2024)

"I am way more focused when I cook wearing fancy clothes!"

"I'll make food that's just as stunning as my outfit!"

Random conversation (Palentine's 2024)

"When you're trying to find the right gift, trust your intuition and choose what catches your eye."

"If you overthink it, you'll get confused and won't know what's best..."

"If you believe that the person will like your gift, it'll work out...I think!"

Random conversation (Palentine's 2024)

"Maylene is a growing girl, so when I cook for her, she eats a lot!"

"You're still growing too, right, <player>?"

"Well, you can eat a lot of my food if you want!"

Random conversation (Palentine's 2024)

"Why does eating ice cream in a warm room on a cold day..."

"taste so much better than eating ice cream on a hot day?"

"You wouldn't happen to know why, would you? I can't stop thinking about it..."

If spoken to again

"Now my brain feels hot from all this thinking!"

"Let's eat ice cream and cool down!"

Random conversation (Palentine's 2024)

"I'm trying out different accessories with this outfit to see what matches!"

"Some stuff looks perfect with it, but others didn't make the cut..."

"Fashion can be tough, but it's also fun!"

If spoken to again

"Whether we're talking about Pokémon battles, cooking, or fashion, experience is important!"

"I'm gonna stay totally focused until I max out my experience points in fashion!"

Special log-in conversation (generic)

"Heya, <player>! How's your focus today?!"

"Mine is on point, as always!"

Special log-in conversation (generic) (Palentine's 2024)

"Oh, you're here, <player>! Are you focused today?"

"Before you go out on an adventure, why don't you give my homemade food a try?"

Special log-in conversation (morning)

"Hiya! Are you focused first thing in the morning? I sure am!"

Special log-in conversation (morning)

"Good morning! Something about telling people good morning makes me feel good."

Special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"Hi! How are you? Still plenty of day ahead of us!"

Special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"Hello there! I feel happy all day when people say hello to me."

Special log-in conversation (evening)

"Oh, hi! Ready for more? You look pretty focused to me!"

Special log-in conversation (evening)

"Whew. I think I'm getting a little sleepy. Might be time to say good night while I still can!"

Special log-in conversation (morning) (Palentine's 2024)

"I made breakfast! Why don't you start your day off with an energy boost?"

Special log-in conversation (afternoon) (Palentine's 2024)

"Eat this and cool down! Frozen desserts are great when you've been active and you're feeling warm!"

Special log-in conversation (evening) (Palentine's 2024)

"You can accomplish plenty at night if you focus. But don't push yourself too hard, OK?"

Special gift conversation

"Abomasnow picked up something interesting the other day."

"We thought maybe you could use it! Here, it's a present from us!"

After giving out item

"Giving and receiving presents always makes me feel nice inside!"

"Even after you use them up, that warm feeling still remains!"

Special gift conversation (Palentine's 2024)

"I have a gift for you!"

"I hope you receive the same energy and focus that I have!"

After giving out item

"I'll be really satisfied if it makes you happy!"

Special Bug-Type training event conversation

"All right! Candice is gonna give you some special training! Show me that focus!"

Special Type Team-Up Daily Type Rotation event conversation with Hala and Lorelei

"I would love to see what snowy scenery looks like in Alola!"