Roxanne appears in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire as the Gym Leader of the Rustboro Gym. She believes Rock-type Pokémon to be rock-solid, and her strategy is to use Rock-type power attacks. She became a Gym Leader so that she could apply what she learned at the Pokémon Trainer's School in battle. She wants to face many new opponents to see them demonstrate how they battle and with which Pokémon. In addition to the Stone Badge, Roxanne gives out TM39 (Rock Tomb), in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire.
"Hello, I am Roxanne, the Rustboro Pokémon Gym Leader. I became a Gym Leader so that I may apply what I learned at the Pokémon Trainer's School in battle. Would you kindly demonstrate how you battle, and with which Pokémon?"
Being defeated
"So... I lost... It seems that I still have much more to learn... I understand. The Pokémon League's rules state that Trainers are to be given this if they defeat a Gym Leader. Please accept the official Pokémon League Stone Badge."
After being defeated
"The Stone Badge heightens the attack power of your Pokémon. It also enables them to use the HM move Cut outside of battle. Please take this with you, too."
"That TM39 contains Rock Tomb. It not only inflicts damage by dropping rocks, it also lowers speed. If you use a TM, it instantly teaches the move to a Pokémon. Remember, a TM can be used only once, so think before you use it."RS
"That Technical Machine, TM39, contains Rock Tomb. It not only inflicts damage by dropping rocks, it also lowers speed. If you use a TM, it instantly teaches the move to a Pokémon. Remember, a TM can be used only once, so think before you use it."E
"Since you are so strong, you should challenge other Gym Leaders. By battling many Trainers, you should learn many things."
"Oh, hello, <player>? This is Roxanne of Rustboro City. I heard from Brawly that you're moving up through the ranks of Trainers at an incredible clip. Well, I'd rather not think that I can't beat you. I promise, I will shape up my Gym so that you may challenge us again. I hope you'll be looking forward to that occasion as much as me!"
"I'm so glad to see you again. I'm Roxanne<sc>, the <sc>Gym Leader here. I'm sure we've both experienced many battles since we last met. I would like to see how much better we've become. Let us battle!"
Being defeated
"Grr... Again, I have lost..."
After being defeated
"I still have much to learn when it comes to battling Pokémon. That awareness makes me love battling all that much more!"
"Would you kindly demonstrate how you battle and with which Pokémon?"
Before battle (second round)
"By battling many Trainers, you should learn many things."
Before battle (final round)
"I apply what I learned at the Pokémon Trainer's School in battle. Would you kindly demonstrate how you battle and with which Pokémon?"
Being defeated
"So... I lost..."
If the player is defeated
"I learned many things from our battle."
After being defeated
"It seems that I still have much more to learn... I will participate in the tournament again. Will you be my opponent then as well?"
After winning
"I won in my battles because I've been able to apply what I've learned."
In the lobby, after the tournament
"You were flawless. You're a role model for Trainers. The way you battle makes it hard to put it any other way. I can understand why you won! I want to learn even more about you!"
"Hello. You must be a new challenger. I am Roxanne, the Rustboro City Pokémon Gym Leader. I became a Gym Leader so that I may apply in battle all that I’ve learned at the Pokémon Trainers’ School. If you defeat me in a Pokémon battle, I’ll present you with a Gym Badge as proof of your strength as a Trainer. Please take up the challenge. I look forward to seeing you as a challenger. Until then, farewell."
Before battle
"Just as I expected... I knew you and your Pokémon would be able to get this far. Now, would you kindly demonstrate how you battle with your Pokémon?"
Being defeated
"It seems I still have much more to learn..."
After being defeated
"I understand. The Pokémon League’s rules state that Trainers receive this if they defeat a Gym Leader. Please accept the official Pokémon League Stone Badge."
"The Stone Badge enables Pokémon to use the HM move Cut outside of battle. All Pokémon up to Level 20, even those you get in trades, will also obey you. And... Please take this with you, too."
"The move Rock Tomb not only inflicts damage by dropping rocks, it also lowers the target’s Speed. If you use a TM, it instantly teaches the move to a Pokémon. You can use a TM as many times as you want, so please try it out! Since you are so strong, you should challenge other Gym Leaders, too. By battling many Trainers, you’ll likely learn many things."
Talked to again after the battle
"Since you are so strong, you should challenge other Gym Leaders, too. By battling many Trainers, you'll likely learn many things."
"I have a friend who shares my keen interest in collecting stones. His name’s Steven. He’s known for his serious expression, but when it comes to rare stones or Steel-type Pokémon, his eyes light up. He gets animated, and his expression changes, showing an unexpected charming side."
After becoming Champion
"Congratulations on becoming the Champion. I sometimes remember the day I handed you the Stone Badge. I felt so uplifted from our battle! It would make me happy if we could battle again someday."
Roxanne first appeared in Gonna Rule The School. Ash Ketchum and his friends met her when Max found a lost Poliwag from Roxanne's school. She is in charge of teaching very young children about Pokémon in the Pokémon Trainer's School. As such, when Ash and company first arrived in Rustboro, Roxanne was not able to answer Ash's challenge because she was still busy with teaching. However, she and the headmaster of the school invited the gang to spend a day in the school.
In The Winner By a Nosepass, Ash battled Roxanne at the Gym while being filmed by some of Roxanne's students. Ash's Pikachu was able to defeat both of her Pokémon through a combination of pure electrical power and its newly learned Iron Tail technique, which took Roxanne by surprise.
Roxanne apparently knows Professor Oak, as he gives live remote lectures for the students at the school. She also knew about Brock and the Pewter Gym before he met him, as the Pewter Gym shares her specialty.
Geodude was first seen in Gonna Rule The School, when Roxanne used it to fight off Team Rocket. In the next episode, Geodude was the first Pokémon Roxanne used in her Gym battle with Ash. Geodude easily defeated Treecko with two Mega Punch attacks despite the type disadvantage and Ash's best efforts, since Treecko did not know any Grass-type moves at the time. Pikachu, however, managed to defeat Geodude with Thunder*.
The next Pokémon Roxanne used in her battle with Ash was her signature Pokémon, Nosepass. Since Pikachu had not much experience in using the moveIron Tail as he had only recently learned it, he was not able to use it effectively against Nosepass. It proved to be a tough opponent for Pikachu. Pikachu eventually managed to perfect his Iron Tail however and was able to defeat Nosepass with it, earning Ash the Stone Badge.
Roxanne debuts in the Ruby & Sapphire arc. She is a graduate of the Rustboro Trainers' School and passed with high grades. When Sapphire arrives at the Gym to obtain her first Badge, she is shocked to find that other challengers are just studying. Roxanne explains that due to having so many challengers, she makes people take tests as a requirement to be able to face her. Sapphire reluctantly takes the test as well, but initially struggles due to her poor literacy skills. With help from advisors on how to read certain words, Sapphire manages to pass her test with flying colors, much to Roxanne's surprise.
The two then have their Gym battle against each other. Roxanne faces Sapphire's Rono with her Nosepass. Sapphire finds that Nosepass is too strong to beat, but is unable to switch due to Nosepass's Magnet Pull Ability. By exploiting Nosepass's inability to face in directions other than north or else it will lose its balance, Sapphire strikes Nosepass from behind and defeats it, earning herself a Stone Badge. Roxanne congratulates Sapphire for her efforts and explains that the Badges can enable Sapphire to take place in the Pokémon League.
Later, Roxanne and the other Gym Leaders are called by Flannery to meet in Fortree City. They have a discussion on Team Magma and Team Aqua about whether or not one of the teams is evil and the other is good. Roxanne exclaims that her former colleague Professor Cozmo is being funded by Team Aqua. She claims that since Professor Cozmo would never work with villains, then Team Aqua is on the side of good and Team Magma is on the side of evil.
When Groudon and Kyogre are awakened, they begin causing droughts and downpours throughout Hoenn. Roxanne and Brawly are sent to the drought-plagued areas to face Groudon in battle. Despite their best efforts, Groudon proves to be too powerful for any of their attacks to damage it. Roxanne manages to prevent Groudon from moving with her Nosepass's Block and continuously attacks it to prevent Groudon from advancing any further. Wallace also arrives to assist Roxanne and Brawly in attacking Groudon, but all three are interrupted by the Three Fires of Team Magma, Blaise, Tabitha, and Courtney. The three grab Roxanne, Brawly, and Wallace and takes them to Lilycove City to prevent the Gym Leaders from stopping Groudon any further. Roxanne is dragged to Cove Lily Motel, where Courtney faces her in battle. Roxanne nearly manages to win, but Courtney holds several people hostage and threatens their lives. With no choice but to give up, Roxanne reluctantly allows Courtney to knock her Nosepass out, freeing Groudon from the effects of Block.
After both Team Magma and Team Aqua defeated and Groudon and Kyogre returning to their deep slumber, Roxanne celebrated the victory with her allies and thanked Sapphire and Ruby for their assistance in the battle.
Pokémon
This listing is for Roxanne's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
Nosepass is Roxanne's first known Pokémon. It was first used to battle Sapphire's Rono but lost. It helped battle Groudon and stopped it moving with Block, but was later knocked out by Courtney's Ninetales, freeing Groudon.
Graveler is Roxanne's second known Pokémon. It was first used to take Roxanne to the Gym Leaders' meeting in Fortree City. Later, it helped battle against Groudon by using its Rock Blast to prevent Groudon from moving.
Cradily is Roxanne's third known Pokémon. It was first used to battle Courtney's Ninetales at the Cove Lily Motel. Using its Ingrain, Cradily was able to heal from any damage, but was defeated when Courtney took hostages, forcing Roxanne to give up.
Cradily's only known move is Ingrain, and its Ability is Insomnia*.
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Roxanne in the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga
Roxanne appears in the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga in the chapter Clefairy's Training Camp!!. She was first seen carrying groceries to her gym and invites Red and his Pokémon along. Her Gym was also a Pokémon School. Roxanne showed them inside where her Nosepass resides, reading a book. Roxanne wants her Nosepass to study hard in order to get a good job elsewhere. However, she had trouble as Nosepass wanted something different. Red and his Pokémon help her out. In gratitude, Roxanne wanted to give them the Stone Badge but they decide to give her a donut instead. After much sightseeing with Nosepass, they managed to have Nosepass work as a picnic table. Roxanne became pleased with the decision.
Pokémon
This listing is for Roxanne's Pokémon in the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga.
However, it is said that Jasmine used to specialize in Rock-type Pokémon before she became a Steel-type specialist.
Roxanne has used all five Fossil Pokémon families introduced in Generations I and III at least once.
In her initial battle in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, all of Roxanne's Pokémon are female. In all subsequent rematches in Emerald, however, they are all male.
Names
Language
Name
Origin
Japanese
ツツジ Tsutsuji
From 躑躅 tsutsuji, rhododendron. Possibly from 地 tsushi, earth.
English
Roxanne
From rock
French
Roxanne
From roche, rock
German
Felizia
From Felsen, stone
Italian
Petra
From pietra, stone
Spanish
Petra
From piedra (stone) and petreo (rocky)
Korean
원규 Wongyu*
Possibly from 학원 hagwon (campus), 院規 wongyu (school regulation), and 圭 gyu (jade with pointed top)
원아 Won-a*
Possibly from 학원 hagwon (campus) and 아 a (child)
Chinese (Mandarin)
杜娟 Dùjuān*
From 杜鵑 dùjuān (rhododendron) and 娟 juān (graceful)