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[[File:Thatcher.png|200px|thumb|Thatcher]] | [[File:Thatcher.png|200px|thumb|Thatcher]] | ||
'''Thatcher''' (Japanese: '''カズチ''' ''Kazuchi'') is a minor recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]]. He is the younger brother of [[Alyssa]]. | '''Thatcher''' (Japanese: '''カズチ''' ''Kazuchi'') is a minor recurring character who appeared in the [[Pokémon anime]]. He is the younger brother of [[Alyssa]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Thatcher first appeared in ''[[AG038|A Different Kind of Misty!]]''. He and [[Alyssa]] operate the [[Misty Village]] Lighthouse using a special rock called the light stone. Thatcher's grandfather gave him a {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} to help charge the light stone, but Thatcher was unsure of whether or not he could properly train them. Having very little trust and confidence in his {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, all Thatcher could do was cheer for others using his Pokémon's {{m|Helping Hand}}. {{Ash}}, who Thatcher sees as a "hero", helped Thatcher protect the light stone from {{TRT}} and taught him to believe in his Pokémon. | Thatcher first appeared in ''[[AG038|A Different Kind of Misty!]]''. He and [[Alyssa]] operate the [[Misty Village]] Lighthouse using a special rock called the light stone. Thatcher's grandfather gave him a {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} to help charge the light stone, but Thatcher was unsure of whether or not he could properly train them. Having very little trust and confidence in his {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, all Thatcher could do was cheer for others using his Pokémon's {{m|Helping Hand}}. {{Ash}}, who Thatcher sees as a "hero", helped Thatcher protect the light stone from {{TRT}} and taught him to believe in his Pokémon. | ||
Thatcher soon left on his own {{pkmn|journey}} to become a {{pkmn|Trainer}} like Ash. During a day of training, [[Sheridan]] noticed Plusle and Minun's powerful Helping Hand attacks and recruited Thatcher to become a member of his traveling pep squad. | Thatcher soon left on his own {{pkmn|journey}} to become a {{pkmn|Trainer}} like Ash. During a day of training, [[Sheridan]] noticed Plusle and Minun's powerful Helping Hand attacks and recruited Thatcher to become a member of his traveling pep squad. | ||
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==Character== | ==Character== | ||
Thatcher is | Thatcher is ambitious and enthusiastic, and he also has a deep understanding of teamwork. He actively seeks out a master to help teach him new things in order to prove himself. This, however, causes Thatcher to feel lost, making him vulnerable to fraudsters like [[Sheridan]]. | ||
Thatcher continues to admire {{Ash}} for his courage, and even considers him a great mentor. In his [[AG052|second appearance]], Thatcher was shown to have developed some sense of independence. | Thatcher continues to admire {{Ash}} for his courage, and even considers him a great mentor. In his [[AG052|second appearance]], Thatcher was shown to have developed some sense of independence. | ||
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|vaen2=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Madoka Yonezawa | |vaen2=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Madoka Yonezawa | ||
|vaen2note=Minun | |vaen2note=Minun | ||
|desc=Thatcher received {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} from his grandfather. They are able to cheer for other Pokémon, revitalizing them with their rejuvenating Helping Hand. For a while, this is all Thatcher used them for, since he was unsure of how to battle. However, once {{Ash}} came along, he learned to put his full faith in his Pokémon, strengthening their bond. | |desc=Thatcher received {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} from his grandfather. They are able to cheer for other Pokémon, revitalizing them with their rejuvenating Helping Hand. For a while, this is all Thatcher used them for, since he was unsure of how to battle. However, once {{Ash}} came along, he learned to put his full faith in his Pokémon, strengthening their bond. | ||
Later, he joined a pep squad with Plusle and Minun, who reappeared in ''[[AG052|Cheer Pressure]]''. The two Pokémon used Helping Hand to give [[Ash's Pikachu]] a much needed boost in power to defeat {{TRT}}. | Later, he joined a pep squad with Plusle and Minun, who reappeared in ''[[AG052|Cheer Pressure]]''. The two Pokémon used Helping Hand to give [[Ash's Pikachu]] a much needed boost in power to defeat {{TRT}}. | ||