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{{CharInfobox|

color={{alder color}} |

corecolor={{alder color light}} |

bordercolor={{alder color dark}} |

name=Alder|

jname=アデク |

tmname=Adeku|

image=Black White Alder.png‎|

size=185px|

caption=Artwork from {{v2|Black and White|s}} |

age=no|

colors=yes|

eyes=Purple|

hair=Red and orange|

gender=Male|

hometown=[[Floccesy Town]]|

region=[[Unova]]|

relatives=[[Benga]] (grandson)|

trainer=yes|

trainerclass={{pkmn|Champion}} {{sup/5|BW}}<br>[[Pokémon Trainer]] {{sup/5|B2W2}}|

game=yes|

generation={{gen|V}}|

games={{2v2|Black|White}}<br>{{2v2|Black|White|2}}|

leader=no|

elite=no|

champ=yes|

league=Pokémon League (Unova)|

specialist=no|

team=no|

brain=no|

anime=yes|

epnum=BW031|

epname=Ash and Trip's Third Battle!|

enva=[[Scottie Ray]]|

java=[[Unshō Ishizuka]]|

'''Alder''' (Japanese: '''アデク''' ''Adeku'') is the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Unova]] region's [[Elite Four]] in {{game|Black and White|s}}.

In {{game|Black and White|s}}, Alder appears as the wandering Champion of [[Unova]]. The player first meets him on {{rt|5|Unova}}, where he is seen with [[Cheren]]. The two are discussing Cheren's ambitions and goals as a Trainer&mdash;at this point, Cheren is aiming to be the Champion of Unova. Alder appears at several points in the game to help the player put a stop to the plans of [[Team Plasma]], making appearances at [[Relic Castle]] and [[N's Castle]].

In the past, Alder's [[starter Pokémon]] died of {{pkmn|illness}}, and in despair over not being able to save it, he began traveling around aimlessly. Before his partner's death, the two of them madly pursued strength, much like Cheren did. The Pokémon's death changed Alder's outlook on life. The identity of this Pokémon is never mentioned in Black and White, but dialogue in {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}} reveals that Alder's late partner was {{p|Larvesta}}/{{p|Volcarona}}.  

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'''{{rt|5|Unova}}'''

'''[[Twist Mountain]]'''

'''[[Dragonspiral Tower]]'''

:''"If I remember the myth, Zekrom's powerful {{t|Electric|electricity}}{{sup/5|Bl}}/Reshiram's {{t|Fire|fiery breath}}{{sup/5|W}}, along with the other Pokémon, devastated ancient Unova in an instant. Even knowing that, [[N]] is still wanting to awaken the other?!"''

:''"[[Bianca|Miss]], you are a very kind person. Still, I don't know if other Pokémon will be able to stand up to it. Because, no matter what, it is a legendary being... I don't like the idea of taking orders from N, but searching for the dragon--the stone--might not be a bad plan. We certainly can't let Team Plasma reawaken both of them! Since I've traveled all over [[Unova]], I have an idea of where it might be. Let's head to the Relic Castle. <Player>, everyone, I'm going!"''

'''[[Relic Castle]]'''

:''"Hmmm... It seems my only choice is to return to the Pokémon League and battle N. But it bothers me to do exactly what Ghetsis wants... More importantly, what should we do about the {{key|V|Light Stone}}{{sup/5|Bl}}/{{key|V|Dark Stone}}{{sup/5|W}}? Yes...that's a good idea. It's hard to breathe in here!"''

'''[[Desert Resort]]'''

'''[[Nacrene City]]'''

:''"Ah-hah. We've got those two. <Player>!"''

'''[[Opelucid City]]'''

:''"Hello, <player>. This way."''  

:''"[[Ghetsis]]... What a liar. Desperately trying to con everyone with his speech."''

:''"I... I lost. I should have been able to demonstrate the bond between me and my Pokémon. That would have shown [[N|that brat]] the worthlessness of his outrageous dreams. So, his convictions were the real thing... Be careful. The ones who change the world are always the ones who pursued their dreams. <Player>, I ask this of you. Even if Pokémon and people are separated, nothing good will come of it. Please let him know that!"''

'''[[Celestial Tower]]'''

:''"But, in the same way that all stories have a beginning and an end, all lives have an end, as well... It was then that I understood that strength isn't something that remains unchanged forever. However, the joy one feels in being with Pokémon--that is the real thing. In order to spread the word, I left the Pokémon League and kept traveling... That's right! Traveling is wonderful. I've met many different Pokémon, many different Trainers, and now I've met all of you. There are many more Trainers and Pokémon to encounter in the world! <{{Player|Player}}>! Go out and meet as many of them as you can!"''

:''"Well, <player>, I'll be waiting for you at the [[Pokémon League]]!"''

'''Champion battle'''

* During battle (less than half HP)

* When defeated

'''{{rt|19|Unova}}'''

:''"You there! Trainer!"''

:''"My name is Alder! I'm a Trainer with a keen interest in the world. One of my goals is to tell people about how wonderful it is to walk towards the future together with Pokémon."''

:''"And you are? ... ... Hmph! So you're <Player> from [[Aspertia City]]!"''

:''"Your <lead Pokémon> is a fine-looking Pokémon! But you're not exactly a seasoned Trainer yet... Indeed! I'll train you a little! Follow me!"''

'''[[Floccesy Town]]'''

* Near the [[Pokémon Center]]

:''"Oh, that's right! <Player>, are your Pokémon well? Your Pokémon are always doing their best for you, the Trainer, so you must always be kind to them! My house is just a little farther! Stop by the [[Pokémon Center]] first if you'd like!"''

* Past the clock tower

:''"Hey, this way! Shall we start training?"''

:''"By the way... why are you holding two [[Town Map]]s? ... Oh ho! It's [[Hugh|your friend]]'s Town Map, isn't it?"''

:''"Your friend is the one with the <rival's starter>, isn't he? It just so happens, he was training his Pokémon on {{rt|20|Unova}}... Well, if that's the case, you should go give him the Town Map first!"''

'''Floccesy Town - After becoming the {{pkmn|Champion}}'''

* Before battle

* During battle (the first non-KO HP loss)

:''"If that is the move you chose after serious consideration, that's fine!"''

* After sending out last Pokémon

 

:''"Am I being overpowered?! This is nothing! I will overpower you!"''

 

* When defeated

:''"After the battle, a fresh wind blew through my heart..."''

 

:''"He's a lively one, even for MY grandson! I'll explain what he was talking about. He challenged a place called the Black Tower{{sup/5|B2}}/White Treehollow{{sup/5|W2}}, which appeared in Black City{{sup/5|B2}}/White Forest{{sup/5|W2}}. You'll find out what kind of place it is if you go there. An ordinary Trainer, however, can't make it to where he is. So that's the story! If you'd like, you should take the challenge as well."''

'''[[Pokémon World Tournament]]'''

* Before battle (first round)

* Before battle (second round)

:''"I've really been looking forward to deciding who's the strongest Pokémon Trainer in this tournament! Kiai!"''

* Before battle (final round)

* When defeated

:''Well done! You certainly are an unmatched talent!"''

* If the player is defeated

* After being defeated

:''"Well done! The ones who change the world are always the ones who pursued their dreams. That's right! They're just like you."''

* After winning

* In the lobby, after the tournament

:''"Well done! That was an impressive battle. The spirit of my first partner, Larvesta - no, Volcarona - lives on in my current partners, too! I want to add your strength to their experience as well!"''

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[[File:Alder anime.png|thumb|right|200px|Alder in the anime]]

He appeared in ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]'' on {{rt|5|unova}}. {{Ash}} and Trip met him and wanted both to battle with him. There, he referred to them as '''Ashton''' (Japanese: '''サンタロ''' ''Santaro'') and '''Tristan''' (Japanese: '''シュータロ''' ''Shootaro''), respectively. He wished to battle both of them in a two-on-one battle, but Trip refused to battle alongside Ash, so Alder settled for battling them one at a time. Trip allowed Ash to go first thinking being quickly defeated by the Champion would do him good. During the battle, Alder just stood calm and let his Bouffalant take multiple attacks from [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Ash and {{Ashfr}} then realized that Alder was actually sleeping while standing up. Trip woke Alder, while Bouffalant expressed its embarrassment and disappointment in its Trainer. After explaining why he was asleep, Alder commanded Bouffalant to use {{m|Head Charge}}, but Bouffalant was still angry with Alder and slow to respond. In order to persuade Bouffalant to quit wasting time and attack, Alder slapped its rump, sending it charging. Bouffalant stampeded towards Pikachu, but stopped quickly and made a U-turn and attacked Alder instead. Afterwards, much to Trip's disappointment, and despite his Bouffalant still being fit to battle, Alder conceded defeat to Ash and decided he was finished battling for the day. Trip then questioned Alder about the advice he was given as a small child. Alder seemed to be confused by this, and then contradicted the original advice he gave Trip by stating that becoming the strongest was not the most important part of battling. Trip then left in anger, telling Ash he would continue on the path he believes in.  

Alder appeared again in ''[[BW090|Jostling for the Junior Cup!]]'', as one of the hosts of the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] alongside [[Freddy O'Martian]]. This episode also shows him flirting with [[Cynthia]]. The winner of the tournament would be given the opportunity to have a battle with him. As Trip won the tournament in ''[[BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!]]'' by defeating Ash, he got the right the battle Alder. In their battle, [[Trip's Serperior]] was shown to be strong, but once {{p|Bouffalant}}'s Ability was activated, it knocked him out. Then, after talking to Trip and petting his Serperior he was shown along with Cynthia, [[Caitlin]] and Freddy O'Martian talking to the competitors and saying their goodbyes.  

Alder has only the following known Pokémon in the anime:

|pl=Piotr Bąk}}

[[File:Alder Adventures.png|thumb|180px|Alder in Pokémon Adventures]]

Alder first appears in [[Pokémon Adventures]] along with the Elite Four when {{adv|Black}} expresses his desire to defeat them. Sometime later, he is seen riding his {{p|Bouffalant}} on the water in an unknown location. Later, he arrives at his destination, [[Nimbasa City]], and finds [[Marshal]] there waiting for him. They go to the [[Battle Subway]] for an event and begin battling each other. Despite Marshal seemingly gaining the upper hand, Alder manages to defeat him. Afterward, Alder decides to have fun with some Pokémon, showing how he can connect with them regardless of their beauty or strength.

Later, Alder confronted [[N]], who had gained control of Zekrom to realize his ideal world of Pokémon and humans being separated. Though he managed to defeat N's first two Pokémon, Alder is defeated, all without N needing to use Zekrom. After his defeat, Alder disappeared, and left the Pokémon League to be handled by the Elite Four. Team Plasma uses N's victory over Alder to justify their goal, which only increased the amount of released Pokémon and lowered the number of Pokémon League spectators.

|desc={{p|Bouffalant}} is Alder's first known Pokémon. It was first seen carrying its Trainer over the water to take him to Nimbasa City. Later, it sparred with Alder while having some fun. It also was used to battle N's Darmanitan and Archeops where it managed to defeat the former before being defeated later on.  

|desc={{p|Accelgor}} is Alder's second known Pokémon. It was used to battle Marshal at the Battle Subway and defeated his {{p|Mienshao}}. Later, it fought N near Icirrus but was defeated by the combined power of Zorua's Illusions and Gigi.

|epnum=Black & White chapter (Adventures)

|epname=Black & White chapter

|desc={{p|Escavalier}} is Alder's third known Pokémon. It was used to battle N along with Bouffalant where it managed to defeat his Darmanitan before being defeated later on.

|epnum=Black & White chapter (Adventures)

|epname=Black & White chapter

|desc={{p|Vanilluxe}} is Alder's fourth known Pokémon. It was used to battle [[N]] near Icirrus but was defeated.

[[File:Alder PMBW.png|thumb|Alder in Pocket Monsters BW]]

[[File:Alder FAT.png|thumb|right|Alder in Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder]]

Volcarona's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Quiver Dance}} and {{m|Fire Spin}}.}}

* Alder shares his battle theme with three other characters—[[Ingo]], [[Emmet]] and [[Benga]]—more than any other Champion.

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! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language

! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin

|- style="background:#FFF;"

| From アデク ''adeku'', ''Syzygium buxifolium''.

|- style="background:#FFF;"

| English

| Possibly from {{wp|Acronicta alni|alder moth}}, which makes a reference to his {{p|Volcarona}}. May also be from {{wp|alder}}, whose leaves are consumed by numerous species of butterflies and moths. The name origin of alder and its Latin name ''Alnus'' are also from the Proto-Indo-European root ''el-'' (red, brown). {{wp|Alnus rubra|Red alder}} is also one of the largest species of the ''Alnus'' genus. Also from the word "{{wp|alderman}}", a person elected by other councilors, which Alder was (he was assigned as Champion).

|- style="background:#FFF;"

| Possibly from ゴーヤー ''goya'', a name for the {{wp|bitter melon}}.

|- style="background:#FFF;"

| Likely from ''{{wp|Laurus}}''. May also be a reference to the {{wp|laurel wreath}}.

|- style="background:#FFF;"

| Possibly from ''Nardostachys'' ({{wp|spikenard}}).

|- style="background:#FFF;"

| From mirto, ''{{wp|Myrtus}}'' (myrtle). In {{wp|ancient Greece}}, myrtle crowns were given to champions who accomplished a deed without violence, such as Olympic champions. The Syzygium buxifolium is also from the same family as the myrtle plant (Myrtaceae).

|- style="background:#FFF;"

| 노간주<br>''No&nbsp;Ganju''

|- style="background:#FFF;"

| 阿戴克<br>''Ā&nbsp;Dàikè''

| Transliteration of his Japanese name.