Shigeki Morimoto (Japanese: 森本茂樹Morimoto Shigeki) 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 Mew, which also happens to be his favorite Pokémon. He also appeared as an NPC in Black, White, Black 2, and White 2.
"A tip for getting strong in Pokémon battles... Let me guess. I guess the most important thing is... having a lot of battles! If you become very strong, come back and have a Pokémon battle with me!"
After entering the Hall of Fame
"Oh! You've become strong! I can tell. Do you want to have a battle with me?"
No: "No? I've been raising Pokémon, thinking about their Abilities and just the right combination of held items. What a pity..."
Yes: "Well, let's begin!"
Being defeated
"After all, I am the strongest and greatest. Just kidding!"
After being defeated
"You think about battles very thoroughly. I lost, but I learned a lot from you. Besides, it was fun! Come back again tomorrow."
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
Before battle (before entering the Hall of Fame)
"A tip for getting strong in Pokémon battles... Let me guess. I guess the most important thing is... having a lot of battles! Do you want to battle?"
No: "OK. I hope we can battle next time."
Yes: "Well, let's begin!"
Before battle (after entering the Hall of Fame)
"Oh! You've become strong! I can tell. Do you want to have a battle with me?"
No: "No? I've been raising Pokémon, thinking about their Abilities and just the right combination of held items. What a pity..."
Yes: "Well, let's begin!"
Being defeated
"After all, I am the strongest and greatest. Just kidding!"
After being defeated
"You think about battles very thoroughly. I lost, but I learned a lot from you. Besides, it was fun! Come back again tomorrow."