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'''Bruno''' (Japanese: '''シバ''' ''Siba'') is a {{pkmn|Master}} {{type|Fighting}} {{pkmn|Trainer}} and member of the [[Elite Four]] of [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]].

Bruno is a member of the [[Elite Four]]. He raises Fighting-type Pokémon, living with them and training with them. He joined the Elite Four out of a desire to challenge the best Trainers. Although he trains Fighting Pokémon, he also uses Onix and its evolution and his strongest Pokémon is always his Machamp.

Bruno regularly visits the [[Sevii Islands]]. He and his Pokémon use the spa on [[Knot Island]], and he visits [[Boon Island]] to buy [[RageCandyBar]]s.

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Hitmonchan's only known move is {{m|Thunder Punch}}.{{tt|*|Was called for on a video tape, but Misty closed the television before the move's execution could be shown.}}}}

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Bruno appeared briefly in the episode ''[[PO04|File 4 - Charizard]]'' of the [[Pokémon Origins]] mini-series. He was seen being challenged and defeated by {{OBP|Red|Origins}}, allowing Red move on to challenge [[Agatha]].

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Bruno was primarily a villain. He challenged {{adv|Red}} to a Pokémon battle in a remote area and fought him evenly, defeating [[Poli]] and injuring his [[Pika]]chu and [[Gyara]]dos. Afterwards, his comrades [[Agatha]] and [[Lorelei]] then offered a position on the Elite Four to Red for his battling prowess, but Red refused so Lorelei froze him using her expanding ice cuffs. Many of his Machop were seen to decoy [[Pewter City]] and keep Brock at bay before stealing his Badge.

 

Later, the Elite Four were at [[Cerise Island]] unleashing the final part of their plan: to destroy humanity. {{Adv|Bill}} and [[Lt. Surge]] encountered Bruno near an acidic river, with his two Onix acting as bridges. The battle took place with Bruno standing on one Onix, and his opponents standing on the other. When Yellow and Blaine came along it was also revealed that he put up a barrier to stop any intruders from entering so a fair battle could be fought. Bill and Lt. Surge eventually gained the upper hand by combining {{p|Exeggcute}}'s {{m|Egg Bomb}} with {{p|Electrode}}'s {{m|Explosion}} to make the Onix collapse and make them all fall except Lt. Surge had his {{p|Magneton}} create a {{m|Barrier}} to keep them elevated. It later was revealed that Bruno really used his Hitmonlee's legs to keep him hanging on, and Agatha's mind-controlling armbands then forced him to try and drag Surge down to the acid, only to be saved by a stranger with a [[Saur|Venusaur]] riding a bike. Red then came, revealed himself, and defeated Bruno using [[Vee]] with new found control of its evolutions.

Without any place to go, Bruno allied with three other ex-members of criminal organizations: [[Will]], [[Karen]], and [[Koga]]. Bruno apparently saved Koga when Cerise was about to collapse, and they both met Will and Karen in [[Ilex Forest]] at the end of the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}. The new Elite Four, as they would later be known as, were not seen in action until much later, in the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}.

Bruno attaches his [[Poké Ball]]s to the ends of a nunchuck. The force of him using the weapon causes his Pokémon to be released at high speeds, giving him the advantage in battles. He also has a unique Hitmonlee with arms as flexible as its legs, something previously thought to be impossible. It has also been mentioned, similarly to the Generation III main games, that Bruno used to train with [[Brawly]], now a Gym Leader in Hoenn.

Hitmonlee's known moves are {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}, {{m|Rolling Kick}} and {{m|Mega Kick}}.}}

|desc={{p|Onix}} was used to battle {{adv|Red}} during their battle on [[Mt. Moon]]. Despite a type disadvantage against [[Gyara|Red's Gyarados]], it was able to hold its own and deftly avoid super-effective hits from its {{type|Water}} attacks. Afterwards, it used its {{m|Bind}} to keep the Gyarados from attacking at all, only to take damage from the latter's {{m|Bite}}. It then dug underground to launch a surprise attack, and this time faced off against [[Saur]]. However, before that fight could conclude, it was interrupted by a pack of {{p|Diglett}} crossing, and later Bruno's [[Elite Four]] comrades [[Lorelei]] and [[Agatha]]. A while later, it fought Bill and Lt. Surge on Cerise Island. He uses it this time to battle Red again. Onix was used to carry Red and the others off of Cerise Islands as it was collapsing.}}

Hitmonchan's known moves are {{m|Fire Punch}}, {{m|ThunderPunch}}, {{m|Ice Punch}} and {{m|Comet Punch}}.}}

|desc={{p|Machamp}}, specialized in chopping, was known for keeping the belt of {{p|Machoke}}, which stored the excess power that normal Machoke do not keep upon evolution. Those powers came in handy when it was able to defeat Poli with them before being subdued by [[Vee]]'s {{m|Pin Missile}}. In the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, he used Machamp in the Pokéathlon, being able to break two sets of ten blocks really quickly without losing stamina in the Block Smash portion. However, he was soon overtaken when Gold's team consistently aimed for the blocks' weak spots.

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|desc={{p|Tyrogue}} was used in the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal|GSC saga}}. Bruno used him to smash open rocks leading to Ilex forest.

Tyrogue's known moves are {{m|Rock Smash}} and {{m|Double Team}}.}}

[[File:Bruno PM.png|thumb|left|Bruno in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]

[[File:Bruno PM 2.png|thumb|Bruno as a Johto Elite Four member]]

* In Generation III, Bruno's overworld sprite always looks to right after being defeated.

* Bruno was the first member of the [[Elite Four]] who was met in the anime, not counting [[Koga]], who was not a member at the time of his appearance.

* Bruno, [[Lance]], [[Koga]] and [[Caitlin]] are the only Elite Four members who have appeared in more than one generation (excluding [[remake]]s).

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|From 柴 ''shiba'', firewood.

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|志霸 ''Zhìbà''{{tt|*|Adventures (China Light Industry Press version and new Jilin Arts version)}}

|From the name 志覇 ''Shiba''. Literally "dominating will".

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|Transliteration of his Japanese name.