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'''Tabitha''' (Japanese: '''ホムラ''' ''Homura'') is one of the {{tc|Magma Admin|Admin}}s of [[Team Magma]]. | '''Tabitha''' (Japanese: '''ホムラ''' ''Homura'') is one of the {{tc|Magma Admin|Admin}}s of [[Team Magma]]. | ||
==In the games== | ==In the core series games== | ||
Tabitha plays a key role in the main story of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby}} and its remake {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Pokémon Omega Ruby}} as an Admin of the main villainous team, [[Team Magma]]. He makes only minor appearances in the corresponding games Pokémon Sapphire and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, as [[Team Aqua]] are the main villains of these games. | Tabitha plays a key role in the main story of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby}} and its remake {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Pokémon Omega Ruby}} as an Admin of the main villainous team, [[Team Magma]]. He makes only minor appearances in the corresponding games Pokémon Sapphire and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, as [[Team Aqua]] are the main villains of these games. | ||
In Pokémon Ruby, Tabitha steals the [[Meteorite]] from [[Professor Cozmo]] at [[Meteor Falls]] and brings it to [[Maxie]] at [[Mt. Chimney]]. At Mt. Chimney, the {{player}} has to battle him before battling Maxie and stopping his attempt to make the volcano erupt. Tabitha is next encountered at [[Slateport City]], assisting [[Maxie]] in stealing the [[Submarine Explorer 1]] in order to descend to [[Seafloor Cavern]]. He is later encountered again at the [[Team Magma Hideout|Magma Hideout]] outside [[Lilycove City]], battling the player to buy time for the submarine to escape. | In Pokémon Ruby, Tabitha steals the [[Meteorite]] from [[Professor Cozmo]] at [[Meteor Falls]] and brings it to [[Maxie]] at [[Mt. Chimney]]. At Mt. Chimney, the {{player}} has to battle him before battling Maxie and stopping his attempt to make the volcano erupt. Tabitha is next encountered at [[Slateport City]], assisting [[Maxie]] in stealing the [[Submarine Explorer 1]] in order to descend to [[Seafloor Cavern]]. He is later encountered again at the [[Team Magma Hideout|Magma Hideout]] outside [[Lilycove City]], battling the player to buy time for the submarine to escape. | ||
In {{game|Emerald}}, Tabitha's role starts out the same way as in Ruby, with him stealing the Meteorite at Meteor Falls. However, now the second encounter with him happens at the {{OBP|Magma Hideout|Jagged Pass|new Magma Hideout}} inside Mt. Chimney, where the player must battle him in order to reach Maxie, who | In {{game|Emerald}}, Tabitha's role starts out the same way as in Ruby, with him stealing the Meteorite at Meteor Falls. However, now the second encounter with him happens at the {{OBP|Magma Hideout|Jagged Pass|new Magma Hideout}} inside Mt. Chimney, where the player must battle him in order to reach Maxie, who is in the process of awakening {{p|Groudon}}. After the player has defeated [[Tate and Liza]], Team Magma invades the [[Mossdeep Space Center]], intending to steal all of their rocket fuel and make Mt. Chimney erupt. The player teams up with {{Steven}} in a [[Multi Battle]] against Maxie and Tabitha, who will retreat after being defeated. | ||
In Pokémon Omega Ruby, Tabitha is revealed to have previously worked for [[Devon Corporation]], where he was nicknamed '''Tabitabi''' (Japanese: '''ホムホム''' ''Homuhomu''), and that he helped Team Magma gain access to their research, thus assisting them in the creation of the [[Magma Suit]]. Tabitha initially performs the same role as in Pokémon Ruby; unlike in Ruby, however, he is battled by the {{player}} and {{ga|May}}/{{ga|Brendan}} in a Multi Battle at Meteor Falls. Also, after the events at Mt. Chimney, he is encountered at the [[Weather Institute]], a role that was fulfilled by | In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, his appearance is dramatically revamped, similarly to [[Matt]] and [[Shelly]]. In Pokémon Omega Ruby, Tabitha is revealed to have previously worked for [[Devon Corporation]], where he was nicknamed '''Tabitabi''' (Japanese: '''ホムホム''' ''Homuhomu''), and that he helped Team Magma gain access to their research, thus assisting them in the creation of the [[Magma Suit]]. Tabitha initially performs the same role as in Pokémon Ruby; unlike in Ruby, however, he is battled by the {{player}} and {{ga|May}}/{{ga|Brendan}} in a Multi Battle at Meteor Falls. Also, after the events at Mt. Chimney, he is encountered at the [[Weather Institute]], a role that was fulfilled by [[Courtney]] in Ruby. As Maxie prepares to awaken Groudon at Seafloor Cavern, Tabitha enters the Cavern to express his concern to Maxie about the {{a|Desolate Land|weather conditions}} created by Groudon. After Groudon's awakening, Tabitha and his boss head to [[Sootopolis City]], where they will hand the player the Magma Suit. | ||
During the [[Delta Episode]], Tabitha is encountered at the Team Magma Hideout when [[Zinnia]] defeats Maxie and takes his [[Key Stone]]. Tabitha then begrudgingly gives a [[Cameruptite]] to the {{player}} upon Maxie's instructions, as Maxie can no longer use it to make his Camerupt [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. After the events of the Delta Episode, Tabitha is seen observing a conversation between Maxie and Courtney at the Team Magma Hideout, with Maxie apologizing his subordinates for his actions. | During the [[Delta Episode]], Tabitha is encountered at the Team Magma Hideout when [[Zinnia]] defeats Maxie and takes his [[Key Stone]]. Tabitha then begrudgingly gives a [[Cameruptite]] to the {{player}} upon Maxie's instructions, as Maxie can no longer use it to make his Camerupt [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. After the events of the Delta Episode, Tabitha is seen observing a conversation between Maxie and Courtney at the Team Magma Hideout, with Maxie apologizing to his subordinates for his actions. | ||
In Omega Ruby, Tabitha is popular with Team Magma Grunts because of his helpfulness. Rumors suggest he aims to | In Omega Ruby, Tabitha is popular with Team Magma Grunts because of his helpfulness. Rumors suggest he aims to lead Team Magma.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160313232841/http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/characters/team-magma-and-team-aqua/team-magma-admin-tabitha Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire official website]</ref> | ||
Tabitha's only appearance in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire happens during the player's | Tabitha's only appearance in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire happens during the player's initial visit to the [[Battle Resort]], where he and Courtney are bumped into by [[Wally]], much to their irritation. | ||
Tabitha also appears in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version]], where he can be faced in a Multi Battle along with [[ | Tabitha also appears in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version]], where he can be faced in a Multi Battle along with [[Matt]]. | ||
===Pokémon=== | ===Pokémon=== | ||
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|headcolor2={{ground color}} | |headcolor2={{ground color}} | ||
|class=Magma Leader | |class=Magma Leader | ||
|classlink=Maxie | |||
|name={{color2|000|Maxie}} | |name={{color2|000|Maxie}} | ||
|sprite=Spr RS Maxie.png | |sprite=Spr RS Maxie.png | ||
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|level=36 | |level=36 | ||
|type1=Fire|type2=Ground | |type1=Fire|type2=Ground | ||
|ability= | |ability=Magma Armor | ||
|move1=Focus Energy|move1type=Normal | |move1=Focus Energy|move1type=Normal | ||
|move2=Take Down|move2type=Normal | |move2=Take Down|move2type=Normal | ||
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|class2=Team Magma | |class2=Team Magma | ||
|classlink2=Team Magma Grunt (Trainer class) | |||
|name2={{tccolor|Team Magma Grunt|000|Grunt}} | |name2={{tccolor|Team Magma Grunt|000|Grunt}} | ||
|sprite2=VSTeam Magma Grunt F.png | |sprite2=VSTeam Magma Grunt F.png | ||
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{{Party/Footer}} | {{Party/Footer}} | ||
== | ==In the spin-off games== | ||
=== | ===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]=== | ||
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Tabitha appears as a [[Non-player character|NPC]] in {{g|Masters EX}} and first appears in the [[story event]] [[Masters of Land and Sea]]. He makes his most significant appearance in the {{DL|Villain Arc|Hoenn: Delta of Land, Sea, and Sky|Hoenn Villain Arc}} of the main story. | |||
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Tabitha can be battled in the [[villain event]] [[Team Magma's Red-Hot Rage]]. He uses {{p|Camerupt}} as his main battling Pokémon in this event. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color}}; background: #{{ground color}}"| [[File:Tabitha ORAS OD.png|100px]] | | style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{ruby color}}; background:#{{ground color}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Magma Grunt M Emerald OD.png]] | ||
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| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby}} | | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby and Sapphire}} | ||
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| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} | | Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} | ||
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==Quotes== | |||
{{main|Tabitha/Quotes}} | |||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
=== | ===Main series=== | ||
[[File:Tabitha.png|thumb|250px|Tabitha in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | [[File:Tabitha.png|thumb|250px|Tabitha in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
Though two Magma Admins appeared in the {{pkmn|games}}, only Tabitha appeared in the anime. His first appearance was in ''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme!]]'', where he led a group of {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}s in an exploration of some ancient ruins on [[Dewford Island]] in search of the [[Cave of Origin]]. They also had a confrontation with Team Aqua. Due to a dubbing error, he was mistakenly referred to as "Field Commander '''Harlan'''" during this episode, though his name was corrected in all subsequent appearances. | Though two Magma Admins appeared in the {{pkmn|games}}, only Tabitha appeared in the anime. His first appearance was in ''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme!]]'', where he led a group of {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}s in an exploration of some ancient ruins on [[Dewford Town|Dewford Island]] in search of the [[Cave of Origin]]. They also had a confrontation with Team Aqua. Due to a dubbing error, he was mistakenly referred to as "Field Commander '''Harlan'''" during this episode, though his name was corrected in all subsequent appearances. | ||
In ''[[AG036|The Spheal of Approval]]'', Tabitha and two grunts broke into the [[Oceanic Museum]] in order to steal a rock sample owned by [[Captain Stern]]. Although {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} attempted to stop them, Team Magma successfully made off with most of the sample. | |||
In ''[[AG054|Fight for the Meteorite!]]'', Tabitha led a squad of grunts on a mission to [[Mt. Chimney]], first stealing a meteorite from [[Professor Cozmo]] and then using it to power an experimental machine affecting the volcano. However, their plans were ultimately thwarted by Ash and Cozmo. | In ''[[AG054|Fight for the Meteorite!]]'', Tabitha led a squad of grunts on a mission to [[Mt. Chimney]], first stealing a meteorite from [[Professor Cozmo]] and then using it to power an experimental machine affecting the volcano. However, their plans were ultimately thwarted by Ash and Cozmo. | ||
His final appearances were in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''. His submarine accidentally picked up Ash and his friends while out on patrol, bringing them to Team Magma's base. He was present for the battle between {{DL | His final appearances were in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''. His submarine accidentally picked up Ash and his friends while out on patrol, bringing them to Team Magma's base. He was present for the battle between {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Kyogre}} and {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Groudon}}, and, like the rest of Team Magma, has not been seen since. | ||
====Character==== | |||
Tabitha is an intimidating individual. He and [[Shelly]] have a rivalry with one another, often exchanging insults and battling one another. His loyalty to [[Team Magma]] came into doubt after seeing the destructive power of the [[Red Orb]] in ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''. | |||
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|epname=A Three Team Scheme! | |epname=A Three Team Scheme! | ||
|desc=Tabitha has {{p|Mightyena}} like all of the other {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}s. It is shown to be very strong as it was able to take out many opponents as in [[Jessie's Seviper]] and was able to knock the briefcase | |desc=Tabitha has a {{p|Mightyena}} like all of the other {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}s. It is shown to be very strong as it was able to take out many opponents, as in [[Jessie's Seviper]], and was able to knock the briefcase out of Ash's grip that contained a special stone. Its final appearances were in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''. | ||
Mightyena's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Double Team}}, and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}} | Mightyena's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Double Team}}, and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}} | ||
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|epnum=AG054 | |epnum=AG054 | ||
|epname=Fight for the Meteorite! | |epname=Fight for the Meteorite! | ||
|desc=Tabitha used {{p|Golbat}} during their fight with their rivals, Team Aqua. It is unknown how well it did. | |desc=Tabitha used {{p|Golbat}} during their [[Monsu Island]] fight with their rivals, [[Team Aqua]]. It is unknown how well it did. | ||
Golbat's only known move is {{m|Air Cutter}}.}} | Golbat's only known move is {{m|Air Cutter}}.}} | ||
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|en=[[Greg Abbey]] | |en=[[Greg Abbey]] | ||
|fi=Bruno Lähteenmäki ([[AG054]])<br>Peter Pihlström ([[AG097]]-[[AG098]]) | |fi=Bruno Lähteenmäki ([[AG054]])<br>Peter Pihlström ([[AG097]]-[[AG098]]) | ||
|fr_eu=Alexandre Crépet ([[AG027]])<br>Mathieu Moreau ([[AG036]]-[[AG098]]) | |||
|he=שירי גדני ''Shiri Gadni'' | |he=שירי גדני ''Shiri Gadni'' | ||
|pt_br=Sérgio Corcetti ([[AG027]])<br>Silvio Giraldi ([[AG036]])<br>Mauro Eduardo ([[AG054]])<br>Dado Monteiro ([[AG097]]-[[AG098]]) | |pt_br=Sérgio Corcetti ([[AG027]])<br>Silvio Giraldi ([[AG036]])<br>Mauro Eduardo ([[AG054]])<br>Dado Monteiro ([[AG097]]-[[AG098]]) | ||
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=== | ===Pokémon Generations=== | ||
[[File:Tabitha PG.png|thumb|250px|Tabitha in [[Pokémon Generations]]]] | [[File:Tabitha PG.png|thumb|250px|Tabitha in [[Pokémon Generations]]]] | ||
Tabitha appeared in ''[[PG07|The Vision]]''. He was first | Tabitha appeared in ''[[PG07|The Vision]]''. He was first seen informing [[Maxie]] about {{ga|Brendan}} breaking into the [[Team Magma Hideout]]. He later accompanied Maxie aboard the [[Submarine Explorer 1]], which was to leave for the [[Seafloor Cavern]]. | ||
====Voice actors==== | ====Voice actors==== | ||
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|ja=陶山章央 ''Akio Suyama'' | |ja=陶山章央 ''Akio Suyama'' | ||
|en= | |en=Doug Erholtz | ||
|es_eu=Ramón Hernández | |es_eu=Ramón Hernández | ||
|fr_eu=Charles Pestel}} | |fr_eu=Charles Pestel}} | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
=== | ===Ash & Pikachu=== | ||
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], | Tabitha appeared in ''[[SP23|Two Groups Attacking! Magma VS. Aqua]]'' along with the other members of Team Magma. | ||
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[[File:Tabitha Adventures.png|thumb|200px | ===Pokémon Adventures=== | ||
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], there are two Admins with the name "Tabitha". | |||
[[File:Tabitha Adventures.png|thumb|200px|The first Tabitha in Pokémon Adventures]] | |||
====First Tabitha==== | ====First Tabitha==== | ||
The first Tabitha debuted in the {{ | The first Tabitha debuted in the {{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}. He is one of the [[Magma Admin (Trainer class)#In the manga|Three Fires]] of Team Magma, alongside Courtney and [[Blaise]]. Like other members of Team Magma, the horns on Tabitha's hood can be removed to reveal a special lighter that can transmit and record images through its flame. Like the other Three Fires, Tabitha specializes in using flames to his advantage. In his case, Tabitha uses the smoke from his {{p|Torkoal}} to make his targets drowsy. | ||
He first appears alongside Courtney on the [[Abandoned Ship]], where they were sent to obtain the [[Scanner]] hidden aboard. There, they meet {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}}, both of which attempt to keep the Scanner out of Tabitha and Courtney's hands. In the end, Ruby and Sapphire escape, but Tabitha and Courtney manage to obtain the Scanner. The Scanner is later given to Blaise, who modifies it to search for the [[Red Orb|Red]] and [[Blue Orb]]s. At Slateport City, Tabitha, Courtney, and Blaise are sent to capture [[Captain Stern]] and his assistant, [[Dock]] in order to obtain the Submarine Explorer 1. In the end, Blaise manages to obtain the submarine for Team Magma's use. | He first appears alongside Courtney on the [[Abandoned Ship]], where they were sent to obtain the [[Scanner]] hidden aboard. There, they meet {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}}, both of which attempt to keep the Scanner out of Tabitha and Courtney's hands. In the end, Ruby and Sapphire escape, but Tabitha and Courtney manage to obtain the Scanner. The Scanner is later given to Blaise, who modifies it to search for the [[Red Orb|Red]] and [[Blue Orb]]s. At Slateport City, Tabitha, Courtney, and Blaise are sent to capture [[Captain Stern]] and his assistant, [[Dock]] in order to obtain the Submarine Explorer 1. In the end, Blaise manages to obtain the submarine for Team Magma's use. | ||
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With Team Magma possessing the Submarine Explorer 1 and Team Aqua possessing the heart component needed to keep it stable while underwater, both teams decide to have a temporary truce and head to the Seafloor Cavern together. When Team Magma and Aqua meet, they fit the Submarine Explorer 1 with its heart component and head underwater. After meeting with each other and completing the submarine, Tabitha and several Team Magma Grunts head underwater with Maxie. Upon arriving, the teams end their truce and proceed to head their separate ways. Archie manages to awaken Kyogre first, giving the advantage to Team Aqua. Despite this, Maxie uses the Red and Blue Orbs Blaise obtained from Mt. Pyre to control both super-ancient Pokémon to give Groudon an advantage over Kyogre. The strain of using both Orbs exhausts Maxie, so he hands the Blue Orb to Tabitha so he can control Kyogre. | With Team Magma possessing the Submarine Explorer 1 and Team Aqua possessing the heart component needed to keep it stable while underwater, both teams decide to have a temporary truce and head to the Seafloor Cavern together. When Team Magma and Aqua meet, they fit the Submarine Explorer 1 with its heart component and head underwater. After meeting with each other and completing the submarine, Tabitha and several Team Magma Grunts head underwater with Maxie. Upon arriving, the teams end their truce and proceed to head their separate ways. Archie manages to awaken Kyogre first, giving the advantage to Team Aqua. Despite this, Maxie uses the Red and Blue Orbs Blaise obtained from Mt. Pyre to control both super-ancient Pokémon to give Groudon an advantage over Kyogre. The strain of using both Orbs exhausts Maxie, so he hands the Blue Orb to Tabitha so he can control Kyogre. | ||
Finding Kyogre's behavior suspicious, Archie sends {{ | Finding Kyogre's behavior suspicious, Archie sends {{adv|Amber}} to investigate Team Magma. Amber finds Tabitha with the Blue Orb and attacks him to take it for Archie. The battle leads them into the Submarine Explorer 1, but Amber succeeds in obtaining the Blue Orb. Immediately after handing it over, Archie betrays Amber and sends the submarine into the ocean depths without the heart component, leaving Tabitha and Amber to die as the submarine breaks apart. Tabitha and Amber work together to keep the submarine afloat and preventing water from flowing inside, but it eventually breaks apart, sending both into the water. After attempting to save both himself and Amber by swimming to the surface, Tabitha is rescued by Blaise. | ||
When the Gym Leaders split into groups in an attempt to stop both Pokémon, the Admins of Teams Magma and Aqua split up to stop them. Tabitha is paired up against [[Wallace]], who he drags to an abandoned Lilycove City to battle in Lilycove Department Store. After being easily defeated, Tabitha suddenly goes crazy and begins attacking wildly. Wallace is saved by {{Steven}}, who reveals that coming in contact with the Blue Orb caused Tabitha to lose control of himself. Steven stays behind to battle Tabitha and sends | When the Gym Leaders split into groups in an attempt to stop both Pokémon, the Admins of Teams Magma and Aqua split up to stop them. Tabitha is paired up against [[Wallace]], who he drags to an abandoned Lilycove City to battle in Lilycove Department Store. After being easily defeated, Tabitha suddenly goes crazy and begins attacking wildly. Wallace is saved by {{Steven}}, who reveals that coming in contact with the Blue Orb caused Tabitha to lose control of himself. Steven stays behind to battle Tabitha and sends Wallace to assist in the battle against Groudon and Kyogre at Sootopolis City. Later, Steven defeats Tabitha, allowing to head to Sootopolis as well. | ||
After Groudon and Kyogre are defeated, Tabitha returns to a normal life. He is seen visiting the Lavaridge Hot Springs, which were reopened after Groudon went to sleep in Mt. Chimney, reviving its volcanic activity. | After Groudon and Kyogre are defeated, Tabitha returns to a normal life. He is seen visiting the Lavaridge Hot Springs, which were reopened after Groudon went to sleep in Mt. Chimney, reviving its volcanic activity. | ||
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|desc={{p|Swellow}} is Tabitha's first known Pokémon. It is mainly used for flight transportation. | |desc={{p|Swellow}} is Tabitha's first known Pokémon. It is mainly used for flight transportation. | ||
Swellow's only known move is {{m|Fly}}{{tt|*|revealed on an official site only}}, and its Ability is {{a|Guts}}.}} | |||
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====Second Tabitha==== | ====Second Tabitha==== | ||
[[File:ORAS | [[File:ORAS Magma Aqua Admins Adventures.png|thumb|250px|The second Tabitha in Pokémon Adventures]] | ||
In the {{ | In the {{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}, a second Tabitha appeared as a member of Neo Team Magma (Japanese: '''新生マグマ団''' ''Neo Magma Gang''). He, along with a second Courtney, took the name of his predecessor as a codename. He and the second Shelly were former researchers for the [[Devon Corporation]], but eventually left due to being fed up with [[Mr. Stone]]'s policies. | ||
In [[PS609]], Tabitha appeared at [[Mossdeep City]] to help Zinnia interfere with the [[Devon Corporation]]'s plan to launch a rocket that would stop the [[Grand Meteor Delta|meteoroid]] threatening to destroy the world. The Admins kept Sapphire distracted long enough for Zinnia to land on the rocket. Sapphire dodged their attacks, allowing her to escape and pursue Zinnia. | |||
In [[PS612]], the Admins were attacked by the Hoenn [[Frontier Brain]]s and defeated. The Brains attempted to interrogate the Admins on Zinnia's whereabouts, only for them to admit they had no idea where she ran off to. In [[PS616]], Tabitha and Shelly were called to [[Sootopolis City]] to assist in saving the planet from destruction. Tabitha provided Ruby with a [[Magma Suit]] to wear while he and Sapphire rode {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)|Rayquaza}} into space to confront the meteoroid. | |||
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[[File:Tabitha CPIW.png|thumb|200px|Tabitha in Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom]] | [[File:Tabitha CPIW.png|thumb|200px|Tabitha in Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom]] | ||
Tabitha appeared in Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom. | Tabitha appeared in Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom. | ||
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Camerupt's only known move is {{m|Rock Slide}}.}} | Camerupt's only known move is {{m|Rock Slide}}.}} | ||
==In the TCG== | |||
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Tabitha or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. | |||
{{cardlist/header|Tabitha|Fire|char=yes}} | |||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Team Magma's Groudon-EX (Double Crisis 15)|Team Magma's Groudon]] {{EX}}|type=Fighting|expanded=yes|enset=Double Crisis|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=15/34|jpset=Magma Gang VS Aqua Gang: Double Crisis|jprarity=RR|jpnum=015/034}} | |||
{{cardlist/div|Other Related Cards|Fire}} | |||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Double Crisis|Team Magma Admin|29}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Double Crisis|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=29/34|jpset=Magma Gang VS Aqua Gang: Double Crisis|jprarity=U|jpnum=029/034}} | |||
{{cardlist/footer|Fire}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Tabitha, like [[Shelly]], has been the subject of two name changes over two mediums: '''Harlan''' in the anime and '''Mitch''' in the Chuang Yi translation of | * Tabitha, like [[Shelly]], has been the subject of two name changes over two different mediums: '''Harlan''' in the {{pkmn|anime}} and '''Mitch''' in the Chuang Yi translation of [[Pokémon Adventures]]. "Harlan" was later corrected to Tabitha after his initial debut; he remained "Mitch" throughout the entire {{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}} in Chuang Yi's version. | ||
* The name {{wp|Tabitha}} is exclusively feminine. Despite this, Tabitha is male. | |||
==Names== | ==Names== | ||
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{ruby color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{ruby color}}" | {| class="roundy" style="background:#{{ruby color light}}; border:3px solid #{{ruby color}}" | ||
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| ホムラ ''Homura'' | | ホムラ ''Homura'' | ||
| From | | From 焔 ''homura'' (flame) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
|rowspan=" | |rowspan="2" | English | ||
| Tabitha | | Tabitha | ||
| | | From an anagram of ''habitat'' (an area of land) or possibly from ''Tabiti'' ({{wp|Scythians|Scythian}} goddess of fire) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Harlan ([[ | | Harlan{{tt|*|Anime (early 4Kids dub)}}<br>Mitch{{tt|*|Adventures (Chuang Yi)}} | ||
| | | Similar to his Japanese name<br>From ''[[Team Magma|magma]]'' and possibly ''match'' | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| German | |||
| Kalle | |||
| From ''Kalorie'' ({{wp|calorie}}) | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| | | Spanish | ||
| | | Tatiano | ||
| Similar to his English name | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| French | | French | ||
| Kelvin | | Kelvin | ||
| From {{wp|Kelvin}}, a unit of | | From ''{{wp|Kelvin}}'', a unit of temperature | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Italian | | Italian | ||
| Ottavio | | Ottavio | ||
| | | Similar to his English name | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Korean | | Korean | ||
| 호걸 ''Hogeol'' | | 호걸 ''Hogeol'' | ||
| | | Similar to his Japanese name | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| rowspan="2" | Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}}) | |||
| 火村 ''Huǒcūn''{{tt|*|Games, anime}}<br> | |||
| From 火 ''huǒ'' (fire) and the Japanese surname 火村 ''Homura'' | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| | | 火焰 ''Huǒyàn''{{tt|*|Adventures (Ching Win, Jilin Publishing new edition, Shanghai VIZ)}}<br>烈焰 ''Lièyàn''{{tt|*|Adventures (Jilin Publishing first edition)}} | ||
| From 火焰 ''huǒyàn'' (flame)<br>From 烈焰 ''lièyàn'' (raging flame) | |||
| From | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Chinese ( | | rowspan="2" | Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}}) | ||
| 火村 ''Fóchyūn''{{tt|*|Games, anime (TVB dub)}} | |||
| | | From 火 ''fó'' (fire) and the Japanese surname 火村 ''Homura'' | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| | | 穗村 ''Seuihchyūn''{{tt|*|Anime (i-Cable dub)}}<br>火焰 ''Fóyihm''{{tt|*|Adventures}} | ||
| | | From the Japanese surname 穂村 ''Homura''<br>From 火焰 ''fóyihm'' (flame) | ||
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|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
|Харлан ''Harlan'' | | Russian | ||
|Transcription of | | Табита ''Tabita''<br>Харлан ''Harlan'' | ||
| Transcription of his English names | |||
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| Vietnamese | |||
| Homura | |||
| Transcription of his Japanese name | |||
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==References== | |||
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==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||
* [[a:Category:Tabitha|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]] | * [[a:Category:Tabitha|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Matt]] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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| Tabitha ホムラ Homura | |
 Art from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire by Hitoshi Ariga[1] | |
| Age | 27ORAS[2] |
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| Gender | Male |
| Eye color | Black*, Red* |
| Hair color | Purple*, Black* |
| Hometown | Unknown |
| Region | Hoenn |
| Trainer class | Magma Admin |
| Generation | III, VI |
| Games | Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Masters EX |
| Member of | Team Magma |
| Rank | Admin |
| Game animation debut | The Vision |
| English voice actor | Doug Erholtz (Generations) Van Barr Jr[3] (Masters EX) |
| Japanese voice actor | Akio Suyama (Generations) Unknown (Masters EX) |
| Anime debut | A Three Team Scheme |
| English voice actor | John Campbell |
| Japanese voice actor | Yuto Kazama |
Tabitha (Japanese: ホムラ Homura) is one of the Admins of Team Magma.
In the core series games
Tabitha plays a key role in the main story of Pokémon Ruby and its remake Pokémon Omega Ruby as an Admin of the main villainous team, Team Magma. He makes only minor appearances in the corresponding games Pokémon Sapphire and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, as Team Aqua are the main villains of these games.
In Pokémon Ruby, Tabitha steals the Meteorite from Professor Cozmo at Meteor Falls and brings it to Maxie at Mt. Chimney. At Mt. Chimney, the player has to battle him before battling Maxie and stopping his attempt to make the volcano erupt. Tabitha is next encountered at Slateport City, assisting Maxie in stealing the Submarine Explorer 1 in order to descend to Seafloor Cavern. He is later encountered again at the Magma Hideout outside Lilycove City, battling the player to buy time for the submarine to escape.
In Pokémon Emerald, Tabitha's role starts out the same way as in Ruby, with him stealing the Meteorite at Meteor Falls. However, now the second encounter with him happens at the new Magma Hideout inside Mt. Chimney, where the player must battle him in order to reach Maxie, who is in the process of awakening Groudon. After the player has defeated Tate and Liza, Team Magma invades the Mossdeep Space Center, intending to steal all of their rocket fuel and make Mt. Chimney erupt. The player teams up with Steven in a Multi Battle against Maxie and Tabitha, who will retreat after being defeated.
In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, his appearance is dramatically revamped, similarly to Matt and Shelly. In Pokémon Omega Ruby, Tabitha is revealed to have previously worked for Devon Corporation, where he was nicknamed Tabitabi (Japanese: ホムホム Homuhomu), and that he helped Team Magma gain access to their research, thus assisting them in the creation of the Magma Suit. Tabitha initially performs the same role as in Pokémon Ruby; unlike in Ruby, however, he is battled by the player and May/Brendan in a Multi Battle at Meteor Falls. Also, after the events at Mt. Chimney, he is encountered at the Weather Institute, a role that was fulfilled by Courtney in Ruby. As Maxie prepares to awaken Groudon at Seafloor Cavern, Tabitha enters the Cavern to express his concern to Maxie about the weather conditions created by Groudon. After Groudon's awakening, Tabitha and his boss head to Sootopolis City, where they will hand the player the Magma Suit.
During the Delta Episode, Tabitha is encountered at the Team Magma Hideout when Zinnia defeats Maxie and takes his Key Stone. Tabitha then begrudgingly gives a Cameruptite to the player upon Maxie's instructions, as Maxie can no longer use it to make his Camerupt Mega Evolve. After the events of the Delta Episode, Tabitha is seen observing a conversation between Maxie and Courtney at the Team Magma Hideout, with Maxie apologizing to his subordinates for his actions.
In Omega Ruby, Tabitha is popular with Team Magma Grunts because of his helpfulness. Rumors suggest he aims to lead Team Magma.[4]
Tabitha's only appearance in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire happens during the player's initial visit to the Battle Resort, where he and Courtney are bumped into by Wally, much to their irritation.
Tabitha also appears in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version, where he can be faced in a Multi Battle along with Matt.
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In the spin-off games
Pokémon Masters EX
Tabitha appears as a NPC in Pokémon Masters EX and first appears in the story event Masters of Land and Sea. He makes his most significant appearance in the Hoenn Villain Arc of the main story.
Tabitha can be battled in the villain event Team Magma's Red-Hot Rage. He uses Camerupt as his main battling Pokémon in this event.
Gallery
Sprites and models
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Quotes
- Main article: Tabitha/Quotes
In the anime
Main series
Tabitha in the anime
Though two Magma Admins appeared in the games, only Tabitha appeared in the anime. His first appearance was in A Three Team Scheme!, where he led a group of Team Magma Grunts in an exploration of some ancient ruins on Dewford Island in search of the Cave of Origin. They also had a confrontation with Team Aqua. Due to a dubbing error, he was mistakenly referred to as "Field Commander Harlan" during this episode, though his name was corrected in all subsequent appearances.
In The Spheal of Approval, Tabitha and two grunts broke into the Oceanic Museum in order to steal a rock sample owned by Captain Stern. Although Ash and his friends attempted to stop them, Team Magma successfully made off with most of the sample.
In Fight for the Meteorite!, Tabitha led a squad of grunts on a mission to Mt. Chimney, first stealing a meteorite from Professor Cozmo and then using it to power an experimental machine affecting the volcano. However, their plans were ultimately thwarted by Ash and Cozmo.
His final appearances were in Gaining Groudon and The Scuffle of Legends. His submarine accidentally picked up Ash and his friends while out on patrol, bringing them to Team Magma's base. He was present for the battle between Kyogre and Groudon, and, like the rest of Team Magma, has not been seen since.
Character
Tabitha is an intimidating individual. He and Shelly have a rivalry with one another, often exchanging insults and battling one another. His loyalty to Team Magma came into doubt after seeing the destructive power of the Red Orb in The Scuffle of Legends.
Pokémon
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Mightyena's known moves are Tackle, Iron Tail, Shadow Ball, Double Team, and Hyper Beam. | ||
| Debut | A Three Team Scheme! | |
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| Tabitha used Golbat during their Monsu Island fight with their rivals, Team Aqua. It is unknown how well it did.
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| Debut | Fight for the Meteorite! | |
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Pokémon Generations
Tabitha in Pokémon Generations
Tabitha appeared in The Vision. He was first seen informing Maxie about Brendan breaking into the Team Magma Hideout. He later accompanied Maxie aboard the Submarine Explorer 1, which was to leave for the Seafloor Cavern.
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In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
Tabitha appeared in Two Groups Attacking! Magma VS. Aqua along with the other members of Team Magma.
Pokémon Adventures
In Pokémon Adventures, there are two Admins with the name "Tabitha".
First Tabitha
The first Tabitha debuted in the Ruby & Sapphire arc. He is one of the Three Fires of Team Magma, alongside Courtney and Blaise. Like other members of Team Magma, the horns on Tabitha's hood can be removed to reveal a special lighter that can transmit and record images through its flame. Like the other Three Fires, Tabitha specializes in using flames to his advantage. In his case, Tabitha uses the smoke from his Torkoal to make his targets drowsy.
He first appears alongside Courtney on the Abandoned Ship, where they were sent to obtain the Scanner hidden aboard. There, they meet Ruby and Sapphire, both of which attempt to keep the Scanner out of Tabitha and Courtney's hands. In the end, Ruby and Sapphire escape, but Tabitha and Courtney manage to obtain the Scanner. The Scanner is later given to Blaise, who modifies it to search for the Red and Blue Orbs. At Slateport City, Tabitha, Courtney, and Blaise are sent to capture Captain Stern and his assistant, Dock in order to obtain the Submarine Explorer 1. In the end, Blaise manages to obtain the submarine for Team Magma's use.
Tabitha later appears at Mt. Chimney, which had its volcanic activity stopped by Team Aqua. There, he encounters Flannery, a Gym Leader who fought Team Aqua but failed to stop their plan to kill Mt. Chimney. They teamed up to try and revive the volcano, but their attempts only brought it back for a short time. Angered at this failure, Tabitha cursed Team Aqua and returned to Team Magma's base.
With Team Magma possessing the Submarine Explorer 1 and Team Aqua possessing the heart component needed to keep it stable while underwater, both teams decide to have a temporary truce and head to the Seafloor Cavern together. When Team Magma and Aqua meet, they fit the Submarine Explorer 1 with its heart component and head underwater. After meeting with each other and completing the submarine, Tabitha and several Team Magma Grunts head underwater with Maxie. Upon arriving, the teams end their truce and proceed to head their separate ways. Archie manages to awaken Kyogre first, giving the advantage to Team Aqua. Despite this, Maxie uses the Red and Blue Orbs Blaise obtained from Mt. Pyre to control both super-ancient Pokémon to give Groudon an advantage over Kyogre. The strain of using both Orbs exhausts Maxie, so he hands the Blue Orb to Tabitha so he can control Kyogre.
Finding Kyogre's behavior suspicious, Archie sends Amber to investigate Team Magma. Amber finds Tabitha with the Blue Orb and attacks him to take it for Archie. The battle leads them into the Submarine Explorer 1, but Amber succeeds in obtaining the Blue Orb. Immediately after handing it over, Archie betrays Amber and sends the submarine into the ocean depths without the heart component, leaving Tabitha and Amber to die as the submarine breaks apart. Tabitha and Amber work together to keep the submarine afloat and preventing water from flowing inside, but it eventually breaks apart, sending both into the water. After attempting to save both himself and Amber by swimming to the surface, Tabitha is rescued by Blaise.
When the Gym Leaders split into groups in an attempt to stop both Pokémon, the Admins of Teams Magma and Aqua split up to stop them. Tabitha is paired up against Wallace, who he drags to an abandoned Lilycove City to battle in Lilycove Department Store. After being easily defeated, Tabitha suddenly goes crazy and begins attacking wildly. Wallace is saved by Steven, who reveals that coming in contact with the Blue Orb caused Tabitha to lose control of himself. Steven stays behind to battle Tabitha and sends Wallace to assist in the battle against Groudon and Kyogre at Sootopolis City. Later, Steven defeats Tabitha, allowing to head to Sootopolis as well.
After Groudon and Kyogre are defeated, Tabitha returns to a normal life. He is seen visiting the Lavaridge Hot Springs, which were reopened after Groudon went to sleep in Mt. Chimney, reviving its volcanic activity.
In the Chuang Yi translations, he is known as Mitch.
Pokémon
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| Debut | Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II | |
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| Torkoal is Tabitha's second known Pokémon and his main battling force. He can release various types of smoke and gas from his body, causing people to become drowsy. He was first used to battle Ruby and Sapphire on the Abandoned Ship. At the Seafloor Cavern, he attempted to protect the Blue Orb from Amber by holding the orb in his shell. Amber's Volbeat used Trick to switch the Blue Orb with a Figy Berry. When Tabitha and Amber were trapped inside the submarine, Torkoal used his smoke to keep the submarine afloat. At Lilycove Museum, he fought against Wallace's Whiscash, but was defeated.
Torkoal's known moves are Yawn, Heat Wave, Smog, and Body Slam, and his Ability is White Smoke. | ||
| Debut | Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II | |
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Second Tabitha
In the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc, a second Tabitha appeared as a member of Neo Team Magma (Japanese: 新生マグマ団 Neo Magma Gang). He, along with a second Courtney, took the name of his predecessor as a codename. He and the second Shelly were former researchers for the Devon Corporation, but eventually left due to being fed up with Mr. Stone's policies.
In PS609, Tabitha appeared at Mossdeep City to help Zinnia interfere with the Devon Corporation's plan to launch a rocket that would stop the meteoroid threatening to destroy the world. The Admins kept Sapphire distracted long enough for Zinnia to land on the rocket. Sapphire dodged their attacks, allowing her to escape and pursue Zinnia.
In PS612, the Admins were attacked by the Hoenn Frontier Brains and defeated. The Brains attempted to interrogate the Admins on Zinnia's whereabouts, only for them to admit they had no idea where she ran off to. In PS616, Tabitha and Shelly were called to Sootopolis City to assist in saving the planet from destruction. Tabitha provided Ruby with a Magma Suit to wear while he and Sapphire rode Rayquaza into space to confront the meteoroid.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom
Tabitha appeared in Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom.
Pokémon
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Camerupt then had a battle with Omega's Marshtomp and lost after Marshtomp evolved into Swampert. Camerupt's only known move is Rock Slide. | ||
| Debut | Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom | |
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In the TCG
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Tabitha or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
| Tabitha Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats. | |||||||
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Trivia
- Tabitha, like Shelly, has been the subject of two name changes over two different mediums: Harlan in the anime and Mitch in the Chuang Yi translation of Pokémon Adventures. "Harlan" was later corrected to Tabitha after his initial debut; he remained "Mitch" throughout the entire Ruby & Sapphire arc in Chuang Yi's version.
- The name Tabitha is exclusively feminine. Despite this, Tabitha is male.
Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
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| Japanese | ホムラ Homura | From 焔 homura (flame) |
| English | Tabitha | From an anagram of habitat (an area of land) or possibly from Tabiti (Scythian goddess of fire) |
| Harlan* Mitch* |
Similar to his Japanese name From magma and possibly match | |
| German | Kalle | From Kalorie (calorie) |
| Spanish | Tatiano | Similar to his English name |
| French | Kelvin | From Kelvin, a unit of temperature |
| Italian | Ottavio | Similar to his English name |
| Korean | 호걸 Hogeol | Similar to his Japanese name |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 火村 Huǒcūn* |
From 火 huǒ (fire) and the Japanese surname 火村 Homura |
| 火焰 Huǒyàn* 烈焰 Lièyàn* |
From 火焰 huǒyàn (flame) From 烈焰 lièyàn (raging flame) | |
| Chinese (Cantonese) | 火村 Fóchyūn* | From 火 fó (fire) and the Japanese surname 火村 Homura |
| 穗村 Seuihchyūn* 火焰 Fóyihm* |
From the Japanese surname 穂村 Homura From 火焰 fóyihm (flame) | |
| Russian | Табита Tabita Харлан Harlan |
Transcription of his English names |
| Vietnamese | Homura | Transcription of his Japanese name |
References
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221019125822/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/548085277374156800
- ↑ Tabitha: "Hey! I, Tabitha, have only just turned 27! How old do you think I am?!" (Alpha Sapphire)
- ↑ Van Barr Jr’s resume
- ↑ Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire official website
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