Argenta

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Argenta
ケイト Kate
Platinum Argenta.png
Art from Platinum
Gender Female
Hometown Unknown
Region Sinnoh*/Johto*
Trainer class Hall Matron
(Frontier Brain)
Generation IV
Games Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Commemorative print Hall Print

Hall Matron Argenta (Japanese: ステージマドンナ ケイト Stage Madonna Kate) is the Frontier Brain in charge of running the Battle Frontier's Battle Hall. She is the only character in the games to have the Trainer class Hall Matron (Japanese: ステージマドンナ Stage Madonna).

In the games

Argenta is the Frontier Brain of the Battle Hall in the Sinnoh and Johto regions. She can be challenged after 50 consecutive battles, which is unique as all other Frontier Brains can be challenged after 21 consecutive battles. Once defeated, she will give away the silver commemorative print. Argenta can be challenged again after 170 consecutive battles, and will give away the gold commemorative print when defeated. The player must defeat all types at least 10 times before challenging her again and again.

Pokémon

Argenta has these Pokémon when she is challenged for the Silver and Gold print:

Quotes

Initial battle

  • Before battle
"My Battle Hall allows Trainers to mount challenges with their one favorite Pokémon. I imagine there were tense moments getting here with your chosen one. But understand that one shines the brightest when a challenge is overcome. I am Argenta, and I am your final and most daunting challenge. I dare you to overcome my challenge."
  • When defeated
"Oh...I detest how fun times seem to end so quickly."
  • After being defeated
"A good Trainer doesn't force their favorite on anyone. A good one keeps with their favorite without drama or fanfare. That is how I see it, at least. And, by the way I see it, you're an excellent Trainer! Be sure to visit the Battle Hall again with a favorite Pokémon. Until then, bye-bye!"

Rematch

  • Before battle
"Well! My goodness, your Pokémon... It's got star power beyond belief. Even from inside its Poké Ball, I can feel its charismatic brilliance. But I'm the Hall Matron. I'll be the judge of that. I must battle it for myself and see if that brilliance is genuine. That is why we must battle now."
  • When defeated
"It's so sad how the truly fun times seem to last only a moment."
  • After being defeated
"You must never forget there is a place where everyone can shine. That goes for any kind of Pokémon, too. Spread that message in your own words. It's one everyone should hear. And now, having lost, this lady has nothing left to say at all, but... Bye-bye!"

Sprites

   
Argenta's sprite from
Platinum,
HeartGold, and SoulSilver
Argenta's VS sprite from
Platinum,
HeartGold, and SoulSilver

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

 
Argenta and Thorton in Pokémon Adventures

Argenta first appears along with her fellow Frontier Brains, Palmer, Dahlia, and Thorton in a meeting; afterward they go back to their facilities. Argenta, along with Palmer, is seen trying to investigate the communication system of the Battle Frontier going down. After Thorton is defeated by Platinum, she slaps him out of the temper tantrum he was throwing.

Later, at the Battle Hall, Argenta faces Platinum in the final match. Her Dragonite proved powerful but was eventually defeated by Platinum's Froslass.

Pokémon

Rented
 
Dragonite
Argenta's Dragonite was used to battle Platinum at the Battle Hall. It proved powerful and was able to deal heavy damage to Platinum's Froslass despite the type disadvantage. Eventually, it was defeated by a super effective Ice Shard, making Platinum the winner of the match.

Dragonite's only known move is Steel Wing.

Debut VS. Dragonite

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Argenta or her Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Argenta's Pokémon
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.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Drifblim     Supreme Victors   3/147 Beat of the Frontier   038/100
      DPt-P Promotional cards   017/DPt-P
Butterfree     Supreme Victors   17/147 Beat of the Frontier   004/100
 


Trivia

  • She appears to be the second oldest Frontier Brain (after Palace Maven Spenser) and the oldest female Frontier Brain.
  • Argenta also has the same color scheme as Lucian of the Sinnoh Elite Four and Will of the Johto Elite Four: purple hair with maroon-themed clothes.
    • She also wears glasses, but these are sunglasses and not the actual spectacles.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ステージマドンナ ケイト
Stage Madonna Kate
From 鶏頭 Keitō, the plumed cockscomb.
English Hall Matron Argenta From Celosia argentea, the scientific name of the plumed cockscomb. May also be derived from argentum, Latin for silver.
French Lady Scène Célosia From Celosia argentea, the scientific name of the plumed cockscomb.
German Saaldiva Argenta Same as English name.
Italian Stella Palco Mara Possibly from Amaranthaceae, the family where the plumed cockscomb belong to.
Spanish Dama Salón Argenta Same as English name.
Korean 스테이지마돈나 맨드라
Stage Madonna Mandra
From Mandrake.
Chinese (Mandarin) 舞台女主角 凱特
Stage Actress Kǎitè
Transliteration of Kate.


  Sinnoh and Johto Battle Frontier  
Battle Castle
 
Castle Valet
Darach
Battle Hall
 
Hall Matron
Argenta
Battle Tower
 
Tower Tycoon
Palmer
Battle Factory
 
Factory Head
Thorton
Battle Arcade
 
Arcade Star
Dahlia



Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Johto Ace Trainer*BeautyBikerBird KeeperBlack Belt*BoarderBug CatcherBurglarCamper
ChampionExecutive*FirebreatherFisherman*GentlemanGuitaristHikerJugglerKimono GirlLass
LeaderMediumPicnickerPokéfanPoké Maniac*PKMN TrainerPoliceman*PsychicRivalHGSSSage
SailorSchool Kid*ScientistSkierSuper NerdSwimmerTeacherTeam Rocket Grunt*TwinsYoungster
Mystery Man*CHGSSDouble TeamHGSSElderHGSSPasserbyHGSSYoung CoupleHGSS
Battle Frontier only:HGSS

Aroma LadyArtistBattle GirlCameramanClownCollectorCowgirlCyclistDragon TamerIdol
JoggerLadyNinja BoyParasol LadyPIPoké KidPKMN BreederPKMN RangerRancherReporter
Rich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSocialiteTuberVeteranWaiterWaitressWorker
Arcade StarCastle ValetFactory HeadHall MatronTower Tycoon

Sinnoh Ace TrainerAroma LadyArtistBattle GirlBeautyBird KeeperBlack BeltBug CatcherCameramanCamperChampion
ClownCollectorCommanderCowgirlCyclistDouble TeamDragon TamerElite FourFisher*GentlemanGuitarist
Gym Leader*HikerIdolInterviewersJoggerLadyLassMadame*Ninja BoyParasol LadyPicnickerPIPoké Fan*
Poké KidPokémon Breeder*Pokémon Ranger*Pokémon Trainer*Police Officer*PsychicRancherRanchers*
ReporterRich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSailorSchool KidScientistSkierSwimmerTeam Galactic Boss*
Team Galactic Grunt*Tower TycoonTuberTwinsVeteranWaiterWaitressWorkerYoung CoupleYoungster
Arcade StarPtCastle ValetPtFactory HeadPtHall MatronPtMaidPtGAME FREAK'sBDSP


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