Lucian/Quotes

These are Lucian's quotes in the Pokémon games.

In the core series games

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl

Pokémon League

•  Before battle

"Ah, you timed your arrival well. I've just finished reading a book, you see. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Lucian. I am a user of the Psychic type. I must say, you've already proven yourself to be outstanding by coming this far. They say I am the toughest of the Elite Four. I'm afraid I will have to go all out against you to live up to that reputation."

•  After sending out last Pokémon

"Hmm... Now what should I do..."

• Upon being defeated

"I see. You getting past the three before me was no fluke. Your power is real."

• After being defeated

"Congratulations. You have beaten the Elite Four. However, that doesn't mean you're done with the Pokémon league. There remains the Champion. I should warn you—the Champion is far stronger than the Elite Four. Now, go on. Step through the doorway to your final battle."

• If talked to after being defeated

"I'll be reading books until the next challenger arrives. That will calm my nerves, so that I may deal with all situations without panicking."

Canalave Library

• If talked to

"...Ah, hello. You’re here to read, too? Books are wonderful things. The thoughts of people written in books stretch beyond time and space."

• First variant

"I was just reading a book of philosophy from an ancient, far-off land. Their 'universe' was a word that described both space and time. That people even back then understood the basic tenets of the universe... It fills me with a serene sense of inspiration. I imagine we'll see each other again at the Pokémon League. Take care."

• Second variant

"I was just reading a collection of observations on Pokémon in the wild. One article addresses the question why Pokémon would go into a Poké Ball. According to this article, this behavior is based on instinct. A weakened Pokémon will curl up tight in an effort to heal itself. The Poké Ball was invented to take advantage of that protective instinct. I imagine we'll see each other again at the Pokémon League. Take care."

• Third variant

"I was just reading an analytical tome on humankind. It examines the human species from cultural and social perspectives. This is a thought-provoking quote: 'It all began without humans. The end will also be without humans.' The world we share with Pokémon... Does it exist for us? I imagine we'll see each other again at the Pokémon League. Take care."

• Fourth variant

"I was just reading a collection of essays on the science-fiction genre. There was one quote attributed to a novelist I found remarkable. 'Though love may lose, kindness wins.' I find that philosophical and, at the same time, compassionate. I imagine we'll see each other again at the Pokémon League. Take care."

• Fifth variant

"I was just reading a collection of letters written by an artist long ago. More precisely, they were written to the artist's younger brother. 'The stars above tantalize from across infinite space. Feeling their gaze from so far away, I am charmed again by life.' The artist must have come to a conclusion seeing the night sky... It's an affirmation of life. It's very moving. I imagine we'll see each other again at the Pokémon League. Take care."

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl only

Pokémon League

• First rematch

• Before battle

"Just a moment, please. The book I'm reading has nearly reached its thrilling climax... The hero has obtained a mystic sword and is about to face their final trial... Ah, never mind. Since you've made it this far, I'll put that aside and battle you. Let me see if you'll achieve as much glory as the hero of my book!"

• Upon sending out last Pokémon

"Hmm... How might I turn this situation to my advantage? "

• Upon being defeated

"I see... It appears you've put me in checkmate."

• After being defeated

"Truly outstanding. You took full control of the narrative without a moment's hesitation. Now then, the final page has yet to be written. Go and show us who shall emerge victorious. "

• If talked to after being defeated

"Now then, I can return to the last remaining chapter of my book. Reading allows me to learn from my mistakes. Knowledge keeps me from making more."

• Second rematch onward

• Before battle

"Ah, you've timed your arrival perfectly. I'm still quite worked up from the book I just finished. After seeing all you've accomplished thus far, <player>, I can certainly tell you this: you are the protagonist of your own story. And perhaps that just makes me an obstacle standing in the way of your heroic journey. The again, maybe in this retelling I'll finally trip you up! Wouldn't that be an intriguing plot twist? "

• Upon sending out last Pokémon

"Hmm... How might I turn this situation to my advantage?"

• Upon being defeated

"So it goes. You held the whole course of the battle in the palm of your hand."

• After being defeated

"I concede defeat... I used every stratagem at my command, but you persevered through them all. Now all that remains is for you to write your own epilogue!"

• If talked to after being defeated

"Next I think I’d like to read a book about a star... one small light, illuminating a galaxy of darkness."

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Lucian (Masters)

Menu interface (voice clips)

• After being recruited

"I'm Lucian, a Psychic-type user. I'll have to go all out against you to live up to my reputation."

• Sync pair viewer

"Books are wonderful things. The thoughts of people written in books stretch beyond time and space."

"Ah, hello. You're here to read, too?"

• Selection screen (forming team)

"I'm more than happy to be of assistance."

• Selection screen (forming team with Aaron)

"Let's show them a perfect battle, Aaron."

• Selection screen (forming team with Bertha)

"I feel stronger with you here, Bertha."

• Selection screen (forming team with Flint)

"Let's show them what the Elite Four are made of."

• Selection screen (forming team with Shauntal)

"It's an honor to join you, Shauntal."

• Selection screen (disbanding team)

"Take care!"

• Upon learning a new lucky skill

"Amazing. I never knew we could do this!"

• Upon leveling up

"This is quite exciting!"

• Upon reaching max level

"I think we've crossed the final threshold!"

• Upon unlocking a new level cap

"I may have underestimated our own potential!"

• Receiving EX style

"Absolutely amazing!"

• During conversation

"Excuse me!"

"Um..."

"Yes."

"Ahahaha."

"Ahahahah!"

"Hmm-hm-hmm!"

"Hm."

"Ah...haha, ha."

"You're the real deal."

"Fantastic!"

"Congratulations!"

"You can do it!"

"Hey!"

"Unbelievable!"

"Stop it!"

"I disapprove!"

"N, ngh, huh huh."

"It can't be."

"Aaaah."

"What?"

"Goodness!"

"Uaaah!"

"How awful!"

"Really now."

"Hmm."

"All right!"

"Thank you!"

"My apologies."

"Leave it to me."

"I must decline."

"Uh!"

"I'd appreciate it."

"Mmm!"

"Absolutely amazing!"

"Mhmhmhm!"

"Time to put our words into action!"

• During special log-in conversation (morning)

"Good morning. Let's do our best to make this a productive day."

• During special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"Good afternoon. Do you have any good book recommendations? I've just finished the one I was reading."

• During special log-in conversation (evening)

"I've found that reading a book at the end of the day leads to more restful sleep. I hope you have a good night."

• During special gift conversation

"Would you like to have this?"

Battle interface (voice clips)

• Co-op match screen

"All right!"

• VS screen

"Let's start."

• Sending out Pokémon

"Here I come!"

• Using Pokémon move

"Off you go!"

"Do your best!"

• Using item

"Leave it to me!"

• Using Trainer move

"All-out!"

• Using sync move

"Let's dot our i's and cross our t's!"

• Unity attack / theme skill

"Read!"

"Impress!"

"Go!"

• Uh-oh!

"Let's battle!"

• Switching in

"It's my turn!"

• Recalling fainted Pokémon

"I never predicted this would happen."

• "Nice" emote

"Very good."

• "Watch out" emote

"Do be careful!"

• "Let's do this" emote

"Books are such wonderful things."

• "Thanks" emote

"Thank you!"

• Defeat

"How could this happen?!"

• Victory

"Ahahaha."

"I have a reputation to uphold."

Solo Event - Sinnoh Elite Four Assemble

• Sinnoh Summit

"Yes, it appears so. None of you have changed a bit."

"I should be able to observe strategies and battling techniques from various other cultures, so at least I'm unlikely to get bored here."

"Yes, of course. It wouldn't do for me to lose."

"Not to one particular person who's likely to be here, that is."

"I assume you all feel the same?"

"I think that's a good idea. I hope I'm able to find some interesting books while I'm here as well."

Sync Pair Story - A Day with Lucian

"I'll try to get it back to you as soon as possible."

"No, that wouldn't be right. Hmm... What to do..."

What's going on?/Is something wrong?: "Oh, <player>! Well..."

"Acerola has lent me a compilation of legends and folklore from the Alola region."

"But since I've only just arrived on Pasio, I'm so busy that I don't think I'll have much time to read."

"It's a very precious book, so I really shouldn't keep it for too long..."

"That's very kind of you to say..."

"I really am looking forward to reading the book. I would like to start it soon."

"That being said, I can't neglect my training to prepare for battling here on Pasio."

"It's times like this that make me a bit envious of Girafarig."

Why's that?: "The answer lies with Girafarig's heads."

Because of its heads?: "Well observed. Yes, precisely that."

"Girafarig has two heads–a front one and a rear one."

"The rear head isn't the best thinker, but it's very good at battling. It also has no need for sleep."

"Because of that, it can keep a constant eye on its surroundings while the front head is sleeping."

"Indeed. Sometimes I wish that I also had two heads: one that could stay up late reading as much as I wish..."

"and one that could concentrate on battling, as a member of the Elite Four should."

"But of course that's entirely unrealistic."

"At Sinnoh's Pokémon League, I get my reading done while waiting for challengers."

"Time is a limited resource, after all, and I try to make good use of it."

"Yes, go ahead. I recommend it."

"Oh, you must be–"

"So you are an author, as I thought! Yes, of course I'd love to read it."

"But at this rate...even two heads won't be enough."

"What would you do in this situation, Girafarig?"

Pokémon Center

• During sync background preview

"Ah, you timed your arrival well. I've just finished reading a book, you see."

• Random conversation

"In the Sinnoh region, we have a large library in a place called Canalave City."

"It has many valuable historical books, and you can easily spend a whole day in there without getting bored."

"Why don't you try visiting if you're ever in Sinnoh?"

• Random conversation

"The thoughts written down in a book transcend both time and space."

"As I read, I often imagine what people in the Sinnoh region of old were thinking."

"Hmm... Perhaps this is the influence of our history- loving Champion."

• Random conversation

"Do the Poryphones on Pasio have an app for reading books?"

"I could certainly make good use of my time if I could read at any time or place."

• Random conversation

"“Pokémon and people supplied each other with goods and supported each other.”"

"That's a line from a book about the Sinnoh region's mythology."

"Apparently there have been close bonds similar to those of sync pairs since long ago."

• Random conversation

"I've been meaning to tell you something, <player>!"

"Try challenging those you've already battled again and again. You may discover something new."

"That's something I learned while rereading all my favorite books."

• Random conversation

"Once, I was so wrapped up in a book that before I realized it, I was on a strange new island."

"I don't mean the imaginary world of a novel. This actually happened to me."

• If spoken to again

"Novels are naturally diverting, but real life can be just as interesting."

"There's so much excitement every day on Pasio that I don't think I could possibly get bored."

• Random conversation

"Do you know any good books, <player>?"

"I've had so many new encounters since coming to Pasio, I thought it was about time I tried a new book as well."

• If spoken to again

"The genre's not important, but I'm in the mood for an adventure story."

"Perhaps I've been inspired by all your fun exploring Pasio."

• Special log-in conversation (generic)

"Ah, <player>. You timed your arrival well. I've just finished reading a book, you see."

"Both books and people are different each time you encounter them. Let's hope for some more wonderful encounters today."

• Special log-in conversation (morning)

"Good morning. Let's do our best to make this a productive day."

• Special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"Good afternoon. Do you have any good book recommendations? I've just finished the one I was reading."

• Special log-in conversation (evening)

"I've found that reading a book at the end of the day leads to more restful sleep. I hope you have a good night."

• Special gift conversation

"Ah, you timed your arrival well. I was just looking for you."

"I'd like to give this to you. Please accept it."

• After giving out item

"No need to thank me. It's a token of my gratitude for always spurring me on."

• Special Sinnoh Elite Four Assemble solo event blurb

"Excellent timing."

• Special Sinnoh Elite Four Assemble solo event conversation with Flint

"I recommend reading. It broadens your horizons."

• Special Fashion Week! solo event blurb

"I can't go without my glasses when I'm reading."

• Special Fashion Week! solo event conversation with Colress

"I had a chance to read your research paper, Colress."

"*chuckle* I could tell from your writings you're an interesting character..."

• Special Type Team-Up (2023) Daily Type Rotation event conversation with Caitlin and Olympia

"I read your book on fortune-telling, Olympia. It helped me a lot."