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Hilbert
トウヤ Touya
Black White Hilbert.png
Art from Black and White
Age 14BW[1][2]
16B2W2
Gender Male
Eye color Brown
Hair color Dark brown
Hometown Nuvema Town
Region Unova
Relatives Mom, mentioned father (as player)
Trainer class Pokémon Trainer, player character
Generation V
Games Black, White, Masters
English voice actor Griffin Burns (Masters)
Japanese voice actor Unknown (Masters)
Manga counterpart(s) Monta, Black, Touya, Shin, Hiro

Hilbert (Japanese: トウヤ Touya) is the male player character in Pokémon Black and White. His female counterpart is Hilda.

In the games

Pokémon Black and White

As the playable character

Hilbert is a boy who lives in Nuvema Town, as do his childhood friends, Cheren and Bianca. If chosen as the player, he will receive a starter Pokémon and a Pokédex from Professor Juniper. After setting off on his Pokémon journey at the same time as Cheren and Bianca, Hilbert will at some point be asked by Fennel to do some sort of quest; in return for its completion, Hilbert will receive a C-Gear.

As well as encountering and battling his childhood friends at various points during his journey, Hilbert will also meet a young man known as N, who wishes to create separate worlds for humans and Pokémon. In order to achieve his goals, he and Hilbert will battle several times during the course of the game. Hilbert also battles Team Plasma at various stages of his journey. Ultimately, Hilbert is recognized as a hero by Reshiram or Zekrom, depending on the version.

As a non-playable character

If not chosen as the player, Hilbert appears as the player's partner in the Battle Subway when choosing to ride the Multi-Train. Two of the following Pokémon are picked from the corresponding list, depending on what the player wants him to base his team on. If the player chooses "A balance between the two," Hilbert's Pokémon are chosen from either list.

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

In Black 2 and White 2, the protagonist of Black and White was said to be searching for N in a faraway region and has not yet returned home. His mom mistakes the player for him.

Pokémon

Battle Subway Pokémon

This is a list of all the Pokémon used in the Multi Train and Super Multi Train battles. Each Pokémon has a non-Hidden Ability that, along with gender, is randomly selected. These Pokémon will always have the maximum 31 individual values across every stat and the full 510 effort values evenly distributed (rounding down) among two or three stats.

Offensive-based Pokémon



Defensive-based Pokémon




Quotes

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Pokémon Black and White

Battle Subway

  • At the Multi Train and Super Multi Train platforms
"Hi! I'm Hilbert! It's your first time challenging the Multi Train, right? Well, you need a partner!" / "Hi, <Player>! Good to see you again!"
  • Before boarding the Multi Train or Super Multi Train
"Are you looking for a partner? Then why don't you team up with me? Yeah! It'll be great! What sort of Pokémon should I use?" / "What kinds of Pokémon should I enter?"
Focused on Attack: "OK. I'll focus on Attack! Then, let's begin!"
Focused on Defense: "OK. I'll focus on Defense! Then, let's begin!"
Focused on Balance: "OK. I'll focus on a balance between Attack and Defense! Let's begin!"
  • After losing/retiring a challenge
"That was awesome! Let's battle together again!"
  • At stops
"There's still a lot more to go, but let's do our best!"
  • After completing a 21-win streak on the Multi Train
"We finally made it this far! Our opponents will get tougher, but let's do our best and not get discouraged!"

Pokémon Masters

Menu interface (voice clips)

  • After being recruited
"Hi! I'm Hilbert! I'm really looking forward to team battles alongside you. Let's be friends!"
  • Sync pair viewer
"OK, then! Let's begin!"
"Let's enjoy Pokémon battles together."
  • Selection screen (forming team)
"Team up with me!"
  • Selection screen (disbanding team)
  • Upon learning a new move
"Pokémon battles will be even more fun now!"
  • Upon leveling-up
"Yes! Feels like I've gotten stronger."
  • Upon reaching max level
"Guess I'm now little closer to being one of the strongest Trainers."
  • Upon unlocking a new level cap
"I'll keep getting stronger and stronger, you'll see."
  • Upon evolving Pokémon
"Yeah! We've come such a long way!"
  • During conversation
"Hey."
"Hahaha!"
"I'm going all-out!"
"Sweet."
"Mmm-hmm!"
  • Giving out item
"Hey, take this."
Battle interface (voice clips)
  • VS screen
"Here we go! I won't lose."
  • Battle start
"Here goes!"
  • Using Pokémon move
"Go!"
"There you go."
  • Using item
"I've got this!"
  • Using Trainer move
"This is it!"
  • Using Sync Move
"Ha! No way I'll lose!"
  • Switching in
"Give it your all!"
  • Recalling fainted Pokémon
  • "Nice" emote
  • "Watch out" emote
  • "Let's do this" emote
  • "Thanks" emote
  • Defeat
"*groan* I lost. Not cool!"
  • Victory
"All right."
"Looks like I won! Thanks for making the battle so fun."
Main Story Chapter 18 - Team Unova
  • Team Unova: Part 1
"Hey, Cheren. What's with the long face?"
"Yeah, I get it, buddy."
"We might have to go up against Champion-level Trainers from here on out. If we're lucky, we'll be evenly matched."
"In some respects, we're here as challengers. There are probably going to be some rough battles up ahead."
"Use our strength to help one another, huh?"
"Pfft."
"Sorry, sorry. It's just that..."
"I just remembered how you were before we started exploring Unova. You really have changed a lot since then."
"You got that right. I want to use everything I learned during my journey to triumph in this tournament."
"Hey...I've got an idea!"
"I think I might know someone who's in the same boat as us!"
"Cheren! I'm talking about somebody who might wanna join our team for the PML! Come on, follow me!"
"You've seen firsthand what an awesome Trainer Hilda is, right, Cheren?"
"And all three of us have gone through similar journeys across Unova, right? I was thinking...that might help us really get in sync as a team!"
"We're all Trainers that explored the Unova region."
"But not just that! We trained together on Pasio, strengthening our bonds!"
Pokémon Center
  • Special Unova Rally event intro
"We were just thinking of having a get-together with all the Trainers from Unova who are here on Pasio!"
  • Random conversation
"I feel comfortable when I'm with you. You're reassuring, somehow."
"So, y'know, even if you become an amazing Trainer..."
"I hope our relationship won't change. I hope we'll stay friends."
"So, uh, this is a little embarrassing, but... Let's stick together, <player>!"
  • If spoken to again
"When I watch your Pokémon battles, it makes me feel..."
"It's hard to explain. Like my heart's on fire? It makes me want to battle, too."
  • Random conversation
"I've been traveling all over the place, and then I was called here to Pasio."
"Traveling is good for you. You get to see new sights and meet new people and Pokémon."
"You're one of the new people I've met during my travels, you know? And I'm very happy for that!"
  • If spoken to again
"Don't you think it's kind of miraculous when we meet new people or Pokémon?"
"The world is so big, there are so many people and Pokémon that'll never meet each other..."
"And yet we've met here, and now we're talking and becoming friends!"
"I hope we can make this meeting something really special."
  • Random conversation
"I like Pokémon battles because I really want to experience the joy of victory, I guess."
"So much goes into winning a battle. You have to plan your strategy, raise your Pokémon, read your opponent's moves..."
"It just feels wonderful when you can bring all those factors together and seize victory!"
  • If spoken to again
"When we win, my Pokémon get really happy, too!"
"That goes for that frustrating feeling when we lose, too, of course."
"I think Pokémon battles are a form of communication."
  • Random conversation
"Even if it's a place you've been to many times before, you can discover new things if you just pay a little closer attention."
"I really enjoy looking for little secrets like that, you know?"
"You might discover a path you never saw before or meet new Pokémon. It's hard to quit exploring once you get into it!"
"I'd love it if we could go exploring together, too!"
  • If spoken to again
"Forests and mountains are fun to explore, sure, but cities can also be really exciting."
"My favorite thing to do is look for great restaurants that are off the beaten path!"
"Besides, if the Pokémon I meet seem like they're having fun, it makes me smile, too!"
  • Special Unova Rally event conversation with Hilda and Rosa
"Well, that's nice of you to say."
"I guess no matter how much things change, Trainers will always have that passion for battle!"
  • Special gift conversation
"Hey, I found something good, so I figured I'd share it with you!"
"It's best to share happiness with another person, after all!"
"I'm pretty good at finding items, since I've traveled so much."
"I'll let you know if I find anything else good!"

Artwork

   
Liberty Garden Island artwork with Victini and Hilda Battle Subway artwork

Sprites

           
Sprite from
Black and White
Wonder Launcher sprite from
Black and White
Sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
Wonder Launcher sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
Back sprite from
Black and White
Model from
Masters
         
Overworld sprite from
Black and White
VS sprite from
Black and White
Intro sprite from
Black and White
Xtransceiver sprite from
Black and White
VS model from
Masters

Counterparts

In the anime

In Pokémon Generations

Hilbert briefly appeared in The King Returns, where he arrived at the Giant Chasm on the back of his Zekrom to help N battle Ghetsis and White Kyurem.

Much like the other player characters depicted in Pokémon Generations, Hilbert doesn't have any lines of dialogue.

Pokémon
 
Zekrom
Zekrom is Hilbert's only known Pokémon. It appeared alongside its Trainer to help N stop Ghetsis.

Zekrom's only known move is Thunderbolt.

Debut The King Returns

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

 
Black, Hilbert's Pokémon Adventures counterpart
Main article: Black (Adventures)

Black from Pokémon Adventures is based on Hilbert, whose dream is to be the Champion of the Unova Pokémon League.

In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga

Main article: Monta

Monta from Be the Best! Pokémon B+W is based on Hilbert.

In the Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends manga

Main article: Touya (MWL)

Touya from Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends is based on Hilbert.

In the Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga

Main article: Shin (FAT)

Shin from Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder is based on Hilbert.

In the Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~ manga

Main article: Hiro

Hiro from Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~ is based on Hilbert.

In the Pocket Monsters BW manga

Black from Pocket Monsters BW is based on Hilbert.

Trivia

  • Prior to the release of Black and White, pre-release media and most fans referred to Hilbert as "Black".
    • English demos of Black and White referred to Hilbert as "Blair".
    • English pre-release screenshots referred to Hilbert as "Kuro" (the Japanese word for "black").
  • From a bird's-eye view, Hilbert's hat looks like a Poké Ball.
  • Unused text in Black 2 and White 2 indicates that Hilbert and Hilda were originally planned as opponents at the Pokémon World Tournament.
  • Hilbert and Hilda are the first player characters in the core series games not to have pre-programmed names either by choice or in case one isn't specified.
    • They are also the only player characters who don't become Champions by the end of the main game.
  • In the May 2010 volume of CoroCoro Comics, it was stated that Hilbert and Hilda are older than previous player characters, but it is not known how much older they actually are.
    • According to game scenario author Toshinobu Matsumiya, Hilbert and Hilda were initially visualized to be at the age of 16.[3]

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese トウヤ Tōya From 闘 (fight)
English Hilbert From Hilbert, a male name derived from the Germanic element hild (battle) and beorht (bright)
German Warren From war
Spanish Lucho From lucha (fight)
French Ludwig From Ludwig, a Germanic name derived from the Old High German words hluth (famous) and wig (war)
Italian Alcide From Alcides, an alternate name for Heracles
Korean 투지 Tuji From 투지 (鬪志) tuji (fighting spirit)
Chinese (Mandarin) 鬥也 Dòuyě From 鬥 dòu / dau (fight)
Chinese (Cantonese) 鬥也 Dauyáh

References


Player characters
Core series RedLeafEthanKrisLyraBrendanMayLucasDawn
HilbertHildaNateRosaCalemSerenaElioSelene
ChaseElaineVictorGloriaReiAkariFlorianJuliana
Side series WesMichaelNateCyndy
Spin-off games MarkMintTodd SnapLucy Fleetfoot
LunickSolanaKellynKateBenSummer
HeroHeroineTim GoodmanScottieBettie


Non-player characters in the core series games
Unova Professor JuniperMom (BW)Mom (B2W2)CherenBiancaBianca's fatherHughHugh's sisterCedric JuniperFennelAmanita
CilanChiliCressLenoraHawesLoblollyCharlesIrisDraydenAlderBengaCurtisYancyBrycenSabrinaPop Roxie
HilbertHildaNateRosaIngoEmmetCynthiaLookerNColressMorimotoNishinoPokémon Fan Club Chairman
CyranoBriarCarmineKieranKoraidonMiraidonGeetaRikaClavellPerrinSnacksworthSynclaire
Team PlasmaClydeGym Leaders • Elite Four (Unova · BB) • PWT participantsName RaterDay-Care CoupleJudgeMagikarp salesmanSpecial CoachesGuidance counselors


Characters appearing in Pokémon Masters EX
Pasio ScottieBettieLearRachelSawyerPauloTina
Kanto BrockMistyLt. SurgeErikaBlaineLoreleiBrunoAgathaJanineKogaBlueGiovanniLeafLanceProfessor OakRedSabrinaJessieJamesAshElaineChase
Johto KrisBugsyWhitneyPryceClairWillKarenLyraEthanSilverJasmineMortyFalknerEusineArcherArianaPetrelProton
Hoenn BrendanRoxanneBrawlyFlanneryNormanWinonaTateLizaPhoebeDrakeNolandGlaciaZinniaStevenWallaceWallyLucyLisiaMayMaxieArchieSidneyCourtney
Sinnoh BarryRoarkGardeniaMayleneCrasher WakeCandiceFlintThortonCherylMarleyCynthiaFantinaDawnCyrusVolknerDarachLucasAaronBerthaLucianLookerAdamanIridaPalmerArgentaAkariReiRileyDahliaVolo
Unova RosaClaySkylaBrycenIrisRoxieMarlonShauntalMarshalCherenHilbertHildaElesaCaitlinGrimsleyBurghAlderNateBiancaNGhetsisIngoEmmetHughColressLenora
Kalos GrantKorrinaRamosWulfricSieboldWikstromViolaCalemValerieClemontSerenaLysandreProfessor SycamoreDianthaEvelynNitaHelenaKaliShaunaEmmaOlympiaDrasnaDanaKatherineTierno
Alola HauSophoclesMinaOliviaHapuKahiliNanuAcerolaKukuiPlumeriaGuzmaLusamineGladionLillieMolayneMallowSeleneElioLanaKiaweHalaThe Masked RoyalNaomiAnabelRyuki
Galar GloriaPiersLeonMarnieRaihanNessaBeaHopAllisterSoniaBedeGordieMelonyVictorBall GuyRoseOleanaEvePetey
Paldea NemonaPennyIonoGrushaGeetaJacq
NPCs Professor BellisTristaTriciaTrinniaMeowthTabithaMattShellyMarsJupiterSaturnCilanChiliCressChuckKiyoShadow TriadTrevorMalvaFabaTeam Break


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