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Paul can be very callous and even brutal, especially in battle. As a result, he has been shown to display very little emotion other than an occasional rough smile when dealing with Ash. He has also been shown to have a certain degree of athleticism, as seen in ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]'' when he and Chimchar were able to downwardly scale a cliff of a waterfall near [[Bewilder Forest]] by swinging and leaping from rocks and branches. His catchphrase when calling out Pokémon is "<Pokémon>, Battle Standby!" in the original Japanese version and "<Pokémon>, standby for battle!" in the English dub.

Paul appears to feel indifference to {{an|Dawn}}, showing that he didn't even bother to remember her name in ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]''. However, he talks to her about Ash in ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]'', confessing his main problem with Ash is his talk about bringing out a Pokémon's inner strength through his bond with them and how any Pokémon has the potential to be strong reminds him a lot of Reggie. Paul shows mild respect as well as distaste towards {{an|Brock}}, probably because Brock supports Ash's view on Pokémon. Paul does show respect for his elders, such as [[Professor Rowan]], [[Cynthia]], [[Nurse Joy]] and Brandon. While he respects Professor Rowan and Nurse Joy for their wisdom and positions, he only respects Cynthia and Brandon for their abilities as Trainers. He is shown to have no respect for [[Gym Leader]]s who he feels are weak. For example, he was shown to respect [[Roark]] who he judged to be a worthy opponent in the end, but he was openly rude and mean to [[Maylene]].

|desc=Paul's {{p|Aggron}} first appeared as a {{p|Lairon}} in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', in which it fought against [[Brandon's legendary golems#Regice|Brandon's Regice]]. Despite having a significant type advantage, it lost in a matter of seconds after only managing to use Iron Defense; Regice froze it solid with {{m|Ice Beam}} and then knocked it out with a single {{m|Zap Cannon}}.

|vaen=Bella Hudson

|desc=Paul caught {{p|Weavile}} while he journeyed through [[Hoenn]], [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]]. Weavile made its first appearance in a battle against [[Cynthia's Garchomp]] where it lost, despite the double type-advantage of {{t|Ice}}. Paul sent Weavile out in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'' where it worked with {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} to capture Gliscor. Weavile briefly appeared in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy]]'' as {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}'s sparring partner. Weavile appeared again in ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'' where it went up against [[Ash's Staraptor]] in {{Ash}} and Paul's [[full battle]] and lost, despite the type-advantage. In ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]'' it was with Reggie along with Paul's Torterra, Ursaring and Honchkrow, disappointed finding out Paul had lost.

|desc=Paul caught {{p|Gliscor}} in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'' after hearing of its reputation as a powerful Pokémon, causing a lot of trouble along with its pack of Gligar. While easily standing up against {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} and Weavile, it was finally caught by Paul, while Ash was trying to talk with it. Gliscor appeared again in ''[[DP081|Chim - Charred!]]'', in which it was used to battle [[Ash's Gligar]] and won the battle rather easily. Gliscor made a brief appearance in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy]]'' along with Paul's other Pokémon outside of the [[Pokémon Center]] while the [[Team Rocket trio]] took care of [[Paul's Torterra]]. Gliscor has not been seen since.

|desc={{p|Hariyama}} fought against [[Brandon's legendary golems#Regirock|Brandon's Regirock]], with Paul bringing it out to utilize its type advantage. It appeared to be very powerful, managing to block Regirock's otherwise deadly {{m|Stone Edge}} with its hands and strike with multiple Arm Thrusts. However, it was caught at close range, stunned with {{m|Shock Wave}} and subsequently taken out by {{m|Focus Punch}}.

|desc=Paul's {{p|Nidoking}} fought against [[Brandon's legendary golems#Registeel|Brandon's Registeel]]. Nidoking also proved to be powerful, surprising even Brandon with his ability to recover so quickly from a {{m|Flash Cannon}} to the face. He hit Registeel directly with all of his attacks, but the Drill Pokémon didn't manage to cause much damage to the Iron Pokémon and was defeated with a powerful {{m|Iron Head}}.

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|desc=Paul caught {{p|Azumarill}} for his battle with [[Roark]] in ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come]]'', attempting to use the [[Damage modification|type advantage]] over the {{type|Rock}} Pokémon. However, Roark's Geodude had little trouble in defeating the {{t|Water}} Pokémon, deflecting Hydro Pump with {{m|Hidden Power}} and knocking it out with {{m|Rollout}}.

Unsatisfied with its loss, Paul gave Azumarill away to a little boy during ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', claiming it had no potential to improve and there was no point wasting his time on it. This infuriated Ash, pushing their rivalry even further.

Azumarill's known moves are {{m|Hydro Pump}} and {{m|Water Gun}}.}}

|it=Massimo Di Benedetto ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])<br> Maurizio Merluzzo ([[DP053]]-present)

|id=Kamal Nasuti ([[DP182]]-present)}}

* Paul was first revealed to the fandom through a [[CoroCoro]] scan that showed him alongside Ash and Dawn commanding a {{AP|Chimchar}}. However, his name and role was not revealed until the following week and so he received the fan name "Nugai" (a pun derived from "new guy") during that time.

* Three of {{Ash}}'s Pokémon have evolved while battling against Paul: Turtwig into {{AP|Grotle}}, Staravia into {{AP|Staraptor}}, and Chimchar into {{AP|Monferno}}. Both Turtwig and Staravia evolved while battling {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}.

* Paul is the first regular rival seen capturing a Pokémon on screen.

* Paul has been defeated onscreen three times, and each time three of his Pokémon debuted.

* Paul has three Pokémon in common with Ash's main rival in the [[original series]], [[Gary Oak]]: {{p|Electivire}}, {{p|Nidoking}} and {{p|Magmar}}.

** Paul is also the first regular recurring character to battle the Champion of a [[core series]] [[region]].

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