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'''Gold''' (Japanese: '''ゴールド''' ''Gold'') is a main character in the manga series [[Pokémon Adventures]]. His starter Pokémon is a {{p|Cyndaquil}} which he "borrowed" from [[Professor Elm]]; what his actual first Pokémon was is not clear, since he grew up in a house full of Pokémon (although, he used {{p|Aipom}} the most). His neighbors in [[New Bark Town]] refer to his family as the "Poké House". He likes playing billiards, but sometimes he may use his Pokémon to cheat. His favorite idol/DJ is [[DJ Mary]] from the {{ci|Goldenrod}} Radio Station.

He usually wears a pair of goggles and travels on a scooter. Instead of throwing/kicking his Poké Balls, he uses a billiard cue to shoot them out, allowing for tactical maneuvers and deployments of his Pokémon. Gold's hobbies include gambling, skateboarding, and trying foods from different cities. {{adv|Professor Oak}} noted that while {{adv|Red}} had some odd habits, Gold is much more immature and mischievous. Gold's mother has described him as "careless". Gold also tends to lie or exaggerate at times, in a bid to make himself seem more impressive, and other people around him notice it. He also seems to exhibit a one-track mind at times, being an ardent fan of pretty girls like DJ Mary, [[Jasmine]] and the [[Kimono Girls]], but failing to recognize [[Morty]] or the Johto [[Elite Four]].

Gold's special skill, as described by {{adv|Professor Oak}}, is Pokémon hatching and is known as the "'''{{tc|Pokémon Breeder|Hatcher}}'''" (孵す者 ''Hatcher''), known as '''Breeder''' in [[Chuang Yi]]'s translations. He has the ability to draw out the largest potential of a baby Pokémon, having lived with Pokémon his whole life.

==Character history==

[[File:Gold GSC chapter.png|left|thumb|Gold in the third chapter]]

Gold then meets Kurt, and after making fun of his Apricorn Balls, Kurt challenges him to catch a Pokémon with one: if he lost, he had to become Kurt's apprentice. Gold chooses the Green Apricorn and a Friend Ball is made and since Kurt's granddaughter wanted to have a Friend Ball but Kurt would not make her one, Gold decided to use it to catch a friend for her. This was a {{p|Teddiursa}} which lived on a mountain Kurt told her to never go to. Gold decided to take her there and saw Silver trying to catch and Ursaring with a Heavy Ball, something that annoyed him since Kurt said only worthy Trainers could handle his balls meaning Silver was worthier than him. He found a Teddiursa and tried to catch it to no avail. He ended up getting in Silver's way a lot and Silver lost his Heavy Ball when Aibo ran into him. Gold then learned from Silver that he needed to hit Teddiursa's crescent moon on its head and Gold got back his Heavy Ball by using his billiard cue and Friend Ball to ricochet both of them back to their respective Trainers. Silver once again disappeared and Gold completed his task and gave Teddiursa to Maisy.

[[File:Gold Red Mt Silver.png|thumb|Gold and Red heading off to Mt. Silver at the end of the third chapter]]

[[File:Gold Guile Hideout.png|thumb|right|Archie disguised as Guile Hideout]]

When [[Archie]] first arrived, he disguised himself as [[Guile Hideout]] hoping to trick the real one's Pokémon into letting him get to Jirachi. This plan failed however and Gold was forced to use the ultimate {{type|Fire}} attack, {{m|Blast Burn}}, which Gold learned on [[Boon Island|Two Island]] thanks to the help of [[Ultima]]. This becomes the first attack the villain's reflective sword could not deflect. He also later adds that learning the technique, unlike his three predecessors and those to follow, took two whole months.

[[File:Gold HGSS Adventures.png|thumb|right|Gold in the ninth chapter]]

[[File:Gold Pokéathlon HGSS Adventures.png|thumb|left|Gold at the Pokéathlon]]

In the Speed Course, Gold faces another competitor, [[Jet]], who manages to beat him at Hurdle Dash and Pennant Capture. In the final round, Relay Run, Gold faces Jet one last time. His opponent clearly outmatches him, but Gold and Togebo manage to beat Jet, earning Gold yet another medal.  

In the final round, Block Smash, Gold, Aibo, Polibo, and Exbo face off against Bruno and his {{p|Machamp}}. Although he proves to be a powerful opponent, Gold uses a cunning strategy to beat Bruno, winning the final course and medal in process. After congratulating his victory, Bruno reveals that he knows that Gold is at the Pokéathlon for another purpose other than just to compete.

Gold appears as a cameo.

This list is updated to the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}.

Sunbo's known moves are {{m|Mega Drain}}, {{m|Sunny Day}}, {{m|Flash}}, {{m|Growth}}, {{m|Giga Drain}}, and {{m|Solar Beam}}{{tt|*|mentioned and used off-screen}}, and her Ability is {{a|Chlorophyll}}.}}

Sudobo's known moves are {{m|Mimic}}, {{m|Dynamic Punch}}, {{m|Flail}}, {{m|Mud-Slap}}, {{m|Low Kick}}, and {{m|Rock Tomb}}{{tt|*|mentioned and used off-screen}}, and his Ability is {{a|Sturdy}}.<br>

===Formerly owned===

|trainer=Maisy

|img=Maisy Teddiursa Adventures.png

|desc=Gold caught {{p|Teddiursa}} for [[Kurt]]'s granddaughter [[Maisy]] with a [[Friend Ball]] to prove that he was a capable enough Trainer to handle them. When he went off to catch it, he ran into {{adv|Silver}}, who was catching the father {{p|Ursaring}}. Both Pokémon were caught with precise aim using Gold's billiards pole, and Gold gave Teddiursa to Maisy.

Kingdra's known moves are {{m|Brine}}, {{m|Smokescreen}}, {{m|Twister}}, {{m|Waterfall}}, and {{m|Water Gun}}. She is at level 44 and has a Serious [[nature]].}}

|epname=Slugging It Out With Slugma  

|desc={{p|Raikou}} was the legendary beast that paired up with Gold in the final battle with the [[Masked Man]], and super-charged his Pichu so it could use Super Rising Thunder. After its release, it was revealed that it was recaught by [[Salon Maiden Anabel]] in the {{chap|Emerald}}.

Raikou's known moves are {{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Spark}}, and {{m|Thunder}}.}}

These are Pokémon Gold has grown up with in his home. He doesn't use any of them to battle except for [[Polibo]] and [[Aibo]], which are on his current team.  

==Medals obtained==

[[File:Medals Adventures.png|thumb|120px|right|Gold's five Medals]]

* Skill Medal (''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'') - Won by Aibo, Exbo and Polibo

* Jump Medal (''Out-Odding Oddish'') - Won by Sudobo, Sunbo and Togebo

* Stamina Medal (''Out-Odding Oddish'') - Won by Exbo, Aibo and Polibo

* Speed Medal (''Out-Odding Oddish'') - Won by Sudobo, Sunbo and Togebo

* Power Medal (''[[PS443|Attaway, Aipom!]]'') - Won by Aibo, Exbo and Polibo

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