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[[File:Shigeki Morimoto.png|thumb|200px|Morimoto in 2023]]
[[Image:Shigeki_morimoto.jpg|thumb|right|Shigeki Morimoto with the boxes for [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]]]]
'''Shigeki Morimoto''' (Japanese: '''森本茂樹''' ''Morimoto Shigeki'', born October 2nd<ref name=Birthday>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx5Y5nvPdi_/ Instagram post celebrating his birthday.]</ref>) is a game designer and programmer (among other various roles such as Pokémon adviser and Pokémon designer), currently working at [[Game Freak]]. He has been involved in nearly every main series Pokémon game since [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]]. He is most notable for his prominent role in the creation of the Pokémon {{p|Mew}}, which has since become his favorite Pokémon. He was the game director for {{game|Emerald}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.


'''Shigeki Morimoto''' is a game designer and programmer (among other various roles such as Pokémon adviser and Pokémon designer), currently working at [[Game Freak]]. He has been involved in nearly every main series Pokémon game since [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]]. He is most notable for the creation of the Pokémon {{p|Mew}}, which also happens to be his favorite Pokémon. He also appeared as an [[non-player character|NPC]] in {{v|Black and White|s}}
He also appears as an [[non-player character|NPC]] called '''Morimoto''' (Japanese: '''モリモト''') in [[Generation]]s {{gen|V}}, {{gen|VII}}, and {{gen|VIII}}.
 
==Designs==
===Pokémon===
The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Morimoto.
<gallery widths=100>
050Diglett.png|{{p|Diglett}}<ref name="SM dialogue"/>
056Mankey.png|{{p|Mankey}}<ref name="SM dialogue"/>
128Tauros.png|{{p|Tauros}}<ref name="SM dialogue"/>
151Mew.png|{{p|Mew}}<ref name="SM dialogue"/><ref name="Mew"/><ref name="Mew2"/>
213Shuckle.png|{{p|Shuckle}}<ref name="USUM dialogue"/>
221Piloswine.png|{{p|Piloswine}}<ref name="USUM dialogue"/>
</gallery>
 
==Game credits==
*'''{{smw|Mario & Wario}}''' (1993) - Map Design
* '''{{game|Red and Green|s}}''' (1996) - Programmer, Monster Design
* '''[[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]]''' (1996) - Programmer, Monster Design
* '''{{jwp|BUSHI青龍伝〜二人の勇者|Bushi Seiryūden: Futari no Yūsha}}''' (1997) - Map Design & Balance Check
* '''[[Game Boy Camera]]''' (1998) - Special Thanks
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)]]''' (1998) - Original Characters
* '''{{game|Yellow}}''' (1998) - Programmer
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Pokémon Stadium]]''' (1999) - Original Characters
* '''{{game|Gold and Silver|s}}''' (1999) - Programmer, Monster Design, Game Design
* '''{{game|Crystal}}''' (2000) - Programmer, Monster Design, Game Design
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]''' (2000) - Advisement & Original Character Design
* '''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''' (2001) - Original Game Staff (Programming: Pokémon)
* '''{{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}''' (2002) - Battle Director, Pokémon Designer, Game Designer, Parametric Designer
* '''[[Pokémon Colosseum]]''' (2003) - Pokémon Advisor
* '''{{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}''' (2004) - Battle Director, Parametric Designer, Pokémon Designer
* '''{{game|Emerald}}''' (2004) - Director, Game Designer, Parametric Designer, Pokémon Designer
* '''[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]''' (2005) - Pokémon Advisor
* '''{{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}''' (2006) - Battle Director, Parametric Designer
* '''[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]''' (2006) - Pokémon Advisor
* '''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''' (2008) - Supervisor (Original Games)
* '''{{game|Platinum}}''' (2008) - Game Design, Parametric Design
* '''{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}''' (2009) - Director, Parametric Design, Pokémon Design
* '''{{game|Black and White|s}}''' (2010) - Battle System Design (Lead), Pokémon & Trainer Parameter Design, Battle Subway Parameter Design
* '''{{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}''' (2012) - Pokémon Black Version and White Version Game Design
* '''{{g|X and Y}}''' (2013) - Game Battle System Design (Lead)
* '''{{g|Sun and Moon}}''' (2016) - Battle Planning (Lead)
* '''{{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}''' (2017) - System Planning Section Director, Battle Planning
* '''{{wp|Little Town Hero}}''' (2019) - Supervisor
* '''{{g|Sword and Shield}}''' (2019) - Battle Planning (Lead)
* '''{{g|Scarlet and Violet}}''' (2022) - Battle Logic Planning


==In the games==
==In the games==
Morimoto appears in [[Hiun City]] in the [[Game Freak]] building. He will battle the player once per day.
Morimoto had regularly maintained a cameo appearance as an NPC that can be battled with in the games, from [[Generation V]] until [[Generation VIII]]. He also cameoed in [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]] despite not being credited in the game.
{{Party
 
==={{4v|Black|White|2}}===
In {{4v|Black|White|2}}, Morimoto appears in [[Castelia City]] in the [[Game Freak]] building. He will battle the {{player}} once per day, although in Black and White, the player must have cleared the main game before they can battle him. He uses the {{tc|Veteran}} sprite.
{{Party/Single
|color={{white color}}
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|headcolor={{black color light}}
|bordercolor={{white color dark}}
|bordercolor={{white color dark}}
|sprite=TrainerVeteran M BW.png
|sprite=Spr BW Veteran M.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}6160
|prize={{Pdollar}}6160
|class=Game Freak
|class=GAME FREAK
|name=Morimoto
|name=Morimoto
|game=BW
|game=BW
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|location=Castelia City
|pokemon=6
|pokemon=6}}
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/5
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|ndex=510
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|level=75
|gender=male
|gender=male
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|type1=Dark
|ability=Unknown
|ability=Limber
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Grass Knot|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move2=Grass Knot|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move3=Night Slash|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Night Slash|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=516
|pokemon=Simipour
|level=75
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Gluttony
|held=Petaya Berry
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Payback|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Acrobatics|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=514
|pokemon=Simisear
|level=75
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Gluttony
|held=Petaya Berry
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Payback|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Acrobatics|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{white color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=512
|pokemon=Simisage
|level=75
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|ability=Gluttony
|held=Petaya Berry
|move1=Energy Ball|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Payback|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Acrobatics|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=528
|ndex=528
|pokemon=Kokoromori
|pokemon=Swoobat
|level=75
|level=75
|gender=male
|gender=male
|type1=Psychic
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|type2=Flying
|ability=Unknown
|ability=Unaware
|move1=Air Slash|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Air Slash|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Endeavor|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Endeavor|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Unknown|move4type=Unknown|move4cat=Unknown}}
|move4=Psyshock|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=523
|ndex=523
|pokemon=Zeburaika
|pokemon=Zebstrika
|level=77
|level=77
|gender=male
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
|ability=Unknown
|ability=Lightningrod
|move1=Pursuit|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Pursuit|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Giga Impact|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Giga Impact|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Nitro Charge|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Flame Charge|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Unknown|move4type=Unknown|move4cat=Unknown}}
|move4=Wild Charge|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/5
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
=====Pre-[[Hall of Fame]]=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{white 2 color}}
|headcolor={{black 2 color light}}
|bordercolor={{white 2 color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}{{tt|1120|960 in Easy Mode, 1280 in Challenge Mode}}
|class=GAME FREAK
|name=Morimoto
|game=B2W2
|location=Castelia City
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=511
|pokemon=Pansage
|level={{tt|14|12 in Easy Mode, 16 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|ability=Gluttony
|held=Oran Berry
|move1=Vine Whip|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Lick|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fury Swipes|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=513
|pokemon=Pansear
|level={{tt|14|12 in Easy Mode, 16 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Gluttony
|held=Oran Berry
|move1=Incinerate|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Lick|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fury Swipes|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=515
|pokemon=Panpour
|level={{tt|14|12 in Easy Mode, 16 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Gluttony
|held=Oran Berry
|move1=Water Gun|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Lick|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fury Swipes|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
=====Post-Hall of Fame=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{white 2 color}}
|headcolor={{black 2 color light}}
|bordercolor={{white 2 color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}{{tt|6240|6080 in Easy Mode, 6400 in Challenge Mode}}
|class=GAME FREAK
|name=Morimoto
|game=B2W2
|location=Castelia City
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=510
|pokemon=Liepard
|level={{tt|76|74 in Easy Mode, 78 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=male
|type1=Dark
|ability=Unburden
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Sucker Punch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Night Slash|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Grass Knot|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=516
|ndex=516
|pokemon=Hiyakki
|pokemon=Simipour
|level=75
|level={{tt|76|74 in Easy Mode, 78 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=male
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|type1=Water
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|held=Petaya Berry
|held=Petaya Berry
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Payback|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Payback|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Acrobat|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Acrobatics|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=514
|ndex=514
|pokemon=Baokki
|pokemon=Simisear
|level=75
|level={{tt|76|74 in Easy Mode, 78 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=male
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|type1=Fire
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|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Acrobat|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Payback|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Payback|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Acrobatics|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon6={{Pokémon/5
{{Party/Div|color={{white 2 color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=512
|ndex=512
|pokemon=Yanakki
|pokemon=Simisage
|level=75
|level={{tt|76|74 in Easy Mode, 78 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=male
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|type1=Grass
|ability=Gluttony
|ability=Gluttony
|held=Petaya Berry
|held=Petaya Berry
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Energy Ball|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Energy Ball|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move2=Acrobatics|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Acrobat|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Payback|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Payback|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=528
|pokemon=Swoobat
|level={{tt|76|74 in Easy Mode, 78 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=male
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|ability=Unaware
|move1=Air Slash|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Psyshock|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Endeavor|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=523
|pokemon=Zebstrika
|level={{tt|78|76 in Easy Mode, 80 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|ability=Motor Drive
|move1=Pursuit|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Giga Impact|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Flame Charge|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Wild Charge|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
==={{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}===
In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}, Morimoto returns as a {{pkmn|Trainer}} the player can battle in the [[Game Freak]] office in [[Heahea City]]. Like in Black and White, the {{player}} must have become {{pkmn|Champion}} before they can battle him, he can be battled once per day, and he shares his appearance with male Veterans. Morimoto will heal the player's Pokémon after defeating him, and after defeating him for the first time, he will give the player an [[Oval Charm]]. In {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, Morimoto plays the same role, except he teams with the game's director, [[Kazumasa Iwao]], for a [[Multi Battle]].
====={{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{moon color}}
|headcolor={{sun color light}}
|bordercolor={{moon color dark}}
|sprite=VSVeteran M SM.png
|size=150px
|prize={{Pdollar}}5,952
|class=GAME FREAK
|name=Morimoto
|game=SM
|location=Heahea City
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=115
|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|level=62
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|ability=Scrappy
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Dizzy Punch|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Sucker Punch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=135
|pokemon=Jolteon
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|ability=Volt Absorb
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Thunder|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Status
|move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=136
|pokemon=Flareon
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Flash Fire
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Flare Blitz|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Status
|move4=Will-O-Wisp|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{moon color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=134
|pokemon=Vaporeon
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Hydro Pump|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Status
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=068
|pokemon=Machamp
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|ability=No Guard
|move1=Dynamic Punch|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Poison Jab|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Dual Chop|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|ability=Multiscale
|move1=Hurricane|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Draco Meteor|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Blizzard|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
====={{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}=====
{{Party/Tag
|color={{alola color}}
|headcolor={{alola color light}}
|bordercolor={{alola color dark}}
|color1={{ultra sun color}}
|headcolor1={{ultra sun color light}}
|bordercolor1={{ultra sun color dark}}
|color2={{ultra moon color}}
|headcolor2={{ultra moon color light}}
|bordercolor2={{ultra moon color dark}}
|class=GAME FREAK
|name=Morimoto
|sprite=VSVeteran M SM.png
|size=150px
|class2=GAME FREAK
|name2={{color2|000|Kazumasa Iwao|Iwao}}
|sprite2=VSIwao.png
|size2=150px
|game=USUM
|location=Heahea City
|prize={{pdollar}}6,808
|pokemon1=3
|pokemon2=3}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=094
|pokemon=Gengar
|gender=male
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|ability=Cursed Body
|level=57
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=068
|pokemon=Machamp
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|ability=No Guard
|level=57
|move1=Dynamic Punch|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Poison Jab|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Dual Chop|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|ability=Multiscale
|level=57
|move1=Hurricane|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Draco Meteor|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Blizzard|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{ultra moon color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=352
|pokemon=Kecleon
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|ability=Protean
|level=56
|move1=Sucker Punch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Shadow Claw|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=424
|pokemon=Ambipom
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|ability=Technician
|level=56
|move1=Double Hit|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Dual Chop|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical
|move3=U-turn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Aerial Ace|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=242
|pokemon=Blissey
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|ability=Serene Grace
|level=56
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Thunder|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dazzling Gleam|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]===
In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], Morimoto appears as a male {{tc|Coach Trainer}} on the third floor of [[Celadon Condominiums]] after the player has entered the [[Hall of Fame]]. In these games, he uses the same {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} team he used in Sun and Moon. After he is defeated, he will give the player ten [[PP Max]]es.
{{Party/Single
|color={{Let's Go Eevee color}}
|headcolor={{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}
|bordercolor={{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}
|sprite=VSCoach Trainer M PE.png
|size=x90px
|prize={{Pdollar}}5,400
|class=Coach Trainer
|name=Morimoto
|game=PE
|location=Celadon Condominiums
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=115
|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|level=54
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Sucker Punch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dizzy Punch|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Outrage|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=136
|pokemon=Flareon
|level=54
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Double Kick|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Flare Blitz|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Superpower|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=134
|pokemon=Vaporeon
|level=54
|gender=female
|type1=Water
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Double Kick|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hydro Pump|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
|move4=Blizzard|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Let's Go Eevee color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=135
|pokemon=Jolteon
|level=54
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Double Kick|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=068
|pokemon=Machamp
|level=54
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|move1=Superpower|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Poison Jab|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|level=54
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|move1=Dragon Pulse|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Blizzard|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move3=Fire Blast|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunder|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]===
In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], Morimoto appears as a {{tc|Police Officer}} on the second floor of eastern branch of Hotel Ionia in [[Circhester]]. After the player has become [[Galar]]'s Champion, they can challenge him to a [[Double Battle]] once per day. Like in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, he will award the player with an Oval Charm after defeating him for the first time.
 
Morimoto will [[Dynamax]] his {{p|Snorlax}} at the first opportunity.
 
{{Party/Single
|color={{shield color}}
|headcolor={{sword color light}}
|bordercolor={{shield color dark}}
|sprite=VSMorimoto SwSh.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}13,000
|class=GAME FREAK's
|classlink=GAME FREAK (Trainer class)
|name=Morimoto
|game=SwSh
|location=Circhester
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=864
|pokemon=Cursola
|level=65
|gender=female
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Perish Body
|move1=Disable|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Strength Sap|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Status
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special
|move4=Mirror Coat|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=853
|pokemon=Grapploct
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Limber
|move1=Octolock|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Status
|move2=Detect|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Status
|move3=Dig|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=874
|pokemon=Stonjourner
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|ability=Power Spot
|move1=Stealth Rock|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Status
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Heavy Slam|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rest|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{shield color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Dragon Darts|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Thunder Wave|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Status
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special
|move4=Protect|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=839
|pokemon=Coalossal
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|type2=Fire
|ability=Flash Fire
|move1=Tar Shot|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Status
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Flare Blitz|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|level=65<br><small>{{color2|000|Dynamax}}</small>
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|ability=Immunity
|move1=High&nbsp;Horsepower|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Superpower|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Giga Impact|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Gunk Shot|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]===
In [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]], Morimoto appears as a {{tc|Swimmer}} in the pool at [[Hotel Grand Lake]]. He can be fought once per day after the Hall of Fame has been entered, and after he is defeated for the first time, he gives the player an Oval Charm.
{{Party/Single
|color={{shining pearl color}}
|headcolor={{brilliant diamond color light}}
|bordercolor={{shining pearl color dark}}
|sprite=VSSwimmer M BDSP.png{{!}}90px
|prize={{PDollar}}13,000
|class=GAME FREAK's
|classlink=GAME FREAK (Trainer class)
|name=Morimoto
|game=BDSP
|location=Sinnoh Route 213
|locationname=Route 213
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=442
|pokemon=Spiritomb
|gender=male
|level=63
|type1=Ghost|type2=Dark
|ability=Infiltrator
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Will-O-Wisp|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Status
|move4=Destiny Bond|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=424
|pokemon=Ambipom
|gender=male
|level=64
|type1=Normal
|ability=Technician
|held=King's Rock
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Fling|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Double Hit|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Punch|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=450
|pokemon=Hippowdon
|gender=male
|level=64
|type1=Ground
|ability=Sand Stream
|held=Leftovers
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stealth Rock|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Status
|move3=Yawn|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{shining pearl color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=134
|pokemon=Vaporeon
|gender=male
|level=65
|type1=Water
|ability=Water Absorb
|held=Wiki Berry
|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Acid Armor|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Status
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=135
|pokemon=Jolteon
|gender=male
|level=65
|type1=Electric
|ability=Volt Absorb
|held=Lum Berry
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunder Wave|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Status
|move4=Volt Switch|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=136
|pokemon=Flareon
|gender=male
|level=65
|type1=Fire
|ability=Flash Fire
|held=Iapapa Berry
|move1=Flare Blitz|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Superpower|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Will-O-Wisp|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===Quotes===
{{main|Morimoto/Quotes}}
 
==Gallery==
===Sprites and models===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color}}; font-size: 80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spr BW Veteran M.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white  color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spr SM Veteran M.png|110px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:VSVeteran M SM.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:VSMorimoto SwSh.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:VSSwimmer M BDSP.png|110px]]
|-
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and<br>Ultra Moon}}
| VS sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and<br>Ultra Moon}}
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and<br>Shining Pearl}}
|-
| colspan="3" style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Morimoto OD.png]]
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Veteran m SM OD.png|100px]]
|-
| colspan="3" | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}}
| colspan="3" | Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and<br>Ultra Moon}}
|}
 
==Trivia==
* One of the default [[rival]] names in [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon LeafGreen]] is '''Geki''' (Japanese: シゲキ ''Shigeki''), an allusion to Morimoto.
* In the Spanish version of [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], Morimoto's cameo character is called Tirso, despite him being called Morimoto in previous games.
 
==Videos==
===''[[Pokémon 20th Anniversary|#Pokemon20]]: Shigeki Morimoto''===
{{youtubevid|gbMtAMVaEG8|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon Channel|Pokémon|Pokémon}}
 
== References ==
<references>
<ref name="SM dialogue">Morimoto's character from {{g|Sun and Moon}} shares [[Morimoto/Quotes#Pokémon Sun and Moon|tidbits]] about creating old Pokémon designs.</ref>
<ref name="USUM dialogue">Morimoto's character from {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} shares [[Morimoto/Quotes#Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|tidbits]] about creating old Pokémon designs.</ref>
<ref name="Mew">[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0007/gfreak/page06.html Nintendo official site on Mew]</ref>
<ref name="Mew2">[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-Pokemon-HeartGold-Version-SoulSilver-Version/Iwata-Asks-Pokemon-HeartGold-Version-SoulSilver-Version/1-Just-Making-The-Last-Train/1-Just-Making-The-Last-Train-225842.html Nintendo UK official site on Mew]</ref>
</references>


==Game credits==
==External links==
*[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]]
{{Designer}}
*[[Pokémon Platinum Version]]
*[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions]]
**parametric designer, battle director
*[[Pokémon Emerald Version]]
**Director, game designer, parametric designer, Pokémon designer
*[[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions]]
**Battle director, Pokémon designer, game designer, parametric designer
*[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions]]
*[[Pokémon Crystal Version]]
**Programmer, Pokémon designer, game designer
*[[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions]]
**Programmer, Pokémon designer, game designer
*[[Pokémon Yellow Version]]
*[[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]]/[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]]
**Programmer, Pokémon designer
*[[Pokémon Colosseum]]
**Pokémon adviser
*Bushi Seiryuuden: Futari no Yuusha


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{{Project CharacterDex notice}}


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