Rosa
メイ Mei
Black 2 White 2 Rosa.png
Official artwork from Black 2 and White 2
Gender Female
Eye color Blue
Hair color Brown
Hometown Aspertia City
Region Unova
Relatives Mom (as player)
Trainer class Pokémon Trainer, player character
Generation V
Games Black 2, White 2, Masters
Game animation debut Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer
English voice actor Lisa Ortiz
Japanese voice actor Aki Toyosaki
Manga counterpart(s) Whitley

Rosa (Japanese: メイ Mei) is the female player character in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Her male counterpart is Nate.

In the games

As the protagonist

Rosa is a young girl living in Aspertia City with her childhood friend Hugh. At the start of the game, she sets off with Hugh to collect her first Pokémon. They then go their separate ways and she starts her journey across the Unova region.

Rental Pokémon in Pokéstar Studios

For all rental teams used by the player at Pokéstar Studios, see here.

As a non-playable character

If the player chooses Nate, Rosa will appear in game as an NPC, first met in Nimbasa City. She will join the player in a Multi Battle against Emmet and Ingo. Afterwards, she will give the player the Vs. Recorder.

Rosa will then appear 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 her to base her team on. If the player chooses "A balance between the two," Rosa's Pokémon are chosen from either list.

Multi Battle partner

  If the player chose Snivy:



  If the player chose Tepig:



  If the player chose Oshawott:



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

Nimbasa City

  • Before battle
"I heard that in Gear Station you can have Pokémon battles in the subway! So I came here to test my skills, and, what do you know… the Subway Bosses were here! Isn't that amazing? I mean, they're the strongest Trainers in Gear Station! And they said they'd battle if it's two on two! This is an a-MAZ-ing opportunity! Would you PLEASE battle with me?"
Yes: "Thanks! Oh! The name's Rosa! Let's become the best partners ever and surpass the Subway Bosses! So I'll have you challenge the Subway Bosses with me, then!"
  • After battle
"They were so tough, even when they were holding back for us! That's the Subway Bosses for you! I want to get even stronger and battle the Subway Bosses when they're giving it their all! Thanks, <player>! This is a token of my appreciation! Please take it!"
"When you have the Vs. Recorder, you can record your battles with your friends or battles on the Battle Subway!"
"<Player>! I had a really great time battling with you! I hope we can battle together again sometime! See you!"

Battle Subway

  • At the Multi Train and Super Multi Train platforms
"It's been a while! It's me, Rosa. Do you remember me? It's your first time challenging the Multi Train, right? Well, you need a partner!" / "Hi, <Player>! Nice to see you again!"
  • Before boarding the Multi Train or Super Multi Train
"Are you here by yourself today? Why don't you team up with me, then? It'll be fun! What sort of Pokémon should I use?"
Focused on Attack: "OK. I'll focus on Attack! Let's show them we are the best pair!"
Focused on Defense: "OK. I'll focus on Defense! Let's show them we are the best pair!"
Focused on Balance: "OK. I'll focus on a balance between Attack and Defense. Let's show them we are the best pair!"
  • After losing/retiring a challenge
"That was really fun! Let's battle together again!"

Artwork

     
Conceptual artwork Rosa and Snivy concept artwork
for Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurines
Artwork of Rosa and her Snivy
in Pokémon Masters

Sprites

             
Sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2
Wonder Launcher sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2
Overworld sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2
Back sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2
VS sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
Champion challenge sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
Xtransceiver sprite from
Black 2 and White 2

Pokéstar Studios sprites

         
Heroine portrait from
Black 2 and White 2
Heroine back sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
Ninja portrait from
Black 2 and White 2
Ninja portrait from
Black 2 and White 2
Ninja back sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
         
Captain portrait from
Black 2 and White 2
Captain back sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
Scientist portrait from
Black 2 and White 2
Scientist back sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
Student portrait from
Black 2 and White 2
     
Student back sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
Princess portrait from
Black 2 and White 2
Princess back sprite from
Black 2 and White 2

Counterparts

In the anime

 
Rosa in the animated trailer

In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Rosa appeared in the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, where she was seen battling Cheren at the Aspertia Gym.

Pokémon
 
Serperior
Serperior is Rosa's only known Pokémon. She used it during her Gym battle against Cheren's Stoutland.

Serperior's known moves are Hyper Beam, Slam, Frenzy Plant, and Protect.

Debut Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer
Voice actors
Language Voice actor
Japanese 豊崎愛生 Aki Toyosaki
English Lisa Ortiz
European Spanish Ainhoa Martín


In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Rosa appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, where she joined a male Trainer and Brock in a journey across Pasio. In a forest, the trio came across Erika, a Beauty, and a Lass; and battled their Vileplume, Lotad, and Whimsicott, respectively. After Brock's Onix was ensnared in Whimsicott's Leech Seed, Rosa ordered her Snivy to free it. Snivy was then injured by Lotad's Energy Ball, but Brock healed it with a Potion. Rosa's group soon came out victorious, after which Erika joined them on their journey.

Pokémon
Snivy
Snivy is Rosa's only known Pokémon. Alongside a male Trainer's Pikachu and Brock's Onix, it battled Erika's Vileplume, as well as a Beauty's Lotad and a Lass's Whimsicott. After freeing Onix from Whimsicott's Leech Seed, Snivy was injured by Lotad's Energy Ball, but Brock healed it with a Potion.

Snivy's only known move is Leaf Tornado.

Debut Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Voice actors
Language Voice actor
Japanese 豊崎愛生 Aki Toyosaki


In the manga

 
Rosa's Pokemon Adventures counterpart, Whitley

In Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Whitley (Adventures)

Whitley from Pokémon Adventures is modeled after Rosa. She first appeared in the Black & White arc as a Team Plasma Grunt, and later appeared in the Black 2 & White 2 arc.

Trivia

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese メイ Mei From 共鳴 kyōmei (resonance)
English Rosa From resonate
French Écho From écho (echo)
German Rosy From resonate
Italian Rina From risonanza, resonance
Spanish Nanci From resonancia, resonance
Korean 명희 Myeonghui From 공명 (共鳴) gongmyeong, resonance
Chinese (Mandarin) 鳴依 Míngyī From 共鳴 gòngmíng (resonance)
Chinese (Cantonese) 鳴依 Mìhngyī From 共鳴 guhngmìhng (resonance)



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


  This game character article is part of Project CharacterDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each character found in the Pokémon games.