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{{CharInfobox

|hometown=[[Laverre City]]

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|trainer=yes

|trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]]<br>{{tc|Marchioness}}{{tt|*|Battle Chateau}}

|game=yes

|generation={{gen|VI}}

|games={{pkmn|X and Y}}

|leader=yes

|gym=Laverre Gym

|specialist=yes

|type={{t|Fairy}} type

|badge=Badge#Fairy Badge{{!}}Fairy Badge

|anime=yes

|epnum=XY073

|epname=A Fashionable Battle!

|java=[[Satsuki Yukino]]

|}}

'''Valerie''' (Japanese: '''マーシュ''' ''Mache'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Laverre City]]'s Gym, known officially as the [[Laverre Gym]]. She specializes in {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon. She gives the {{badge|Fairy}} to Trainers who defeat her.

==In the games==

Valerie appears in [[Pokémon X and Y]] as a Gym Leader. She is a fashion designer who originally comes from [[Johto]]. She appears to possess a deep appreciation for all that is beautiful. Trainers who defeat Valerie will receive the {{badge|Fairy}}, along with {{TM|99|Dazzling Gleam}}. Valerie also seems to want to feel like a Pokémon, and she self-designed her costume in an attempt to identify herself with Pokémon. Also, according to the [[television]] show ''Gym Freaks'', her outfit weighs 33 pounds. It also states that she used to be a model and as such can wear incredibly high heels.

===Quotes===

===={{g|X and Y}}====

'''[[Laverre Gym]]'''

:''"Oh, if it isn't a young Trainer... So you've flown all the way through my Gym, fluttering down to me on a fortunate wind. Then I suppose you have earned yourself the right to a battle, as a reward for your efforts. I am Valerie, who leads this Fairy-type Gym. I hope your visit will prove entertaining to you. The elusive Fairy types may appear frail as a breeze and delicate as a bloom, but they are strong."''

:''"I hope the sun is shining tomorrow... That would be reason enough to smile."''

:''"Yes... that was a fine battle. I shall reward you for this great victory. This is the {{badge|Fairy}}. It is yours now. Its beauty is captivating, is it not? ... ... ... ... ... ... Ah... Do forgive me. I was so captivated, I forgot for a moment that it is yours."''

:''"This captivating Fairy Badge will endear any Pokémon up to Lv. 80 to you... Yes, even those Pokémon that you may receive from others will obey you. I also wish to award you this TM... Please consider it a personal gift from me, not simply the winnings of a battle."''

:''"Oh? My, what a curious feeling... I can't seem to recall any longer {{m|Dazzling Gleam|which move}} is contained in [[TM99|that TM]]. I hope you might forgive me."''

:''"My designs are said to be rather mystifying. Do you agree with that? I've always wanted to be a Pokémon, you see. That desire is my inspiration and what I try to achieve by designing. And yet...the only time I feel I am truly one with Pokémon is when we are embroiled in desperate battle. I wonder why that is... Hmm... Could it be-- Never mind. It is nothing, kind Trainer."''

'''[[Battle Chateau]]'''

:''"Oh, if it isn't my young Trainer... It is lovely to get to meet you again like this. Then I suppose you have earned yourself the right to a battle, as a reward for your efforts. The elusive {{t|Fairy}} may appear frail as the breeze and delicate as a bloom, but it is strong."''

:''"I hope that you will find things worth smiling about tomorrow..."''

:(if giving the player an item) ''"I hope you will accept this gift from me... Please consider it as a personal gift from me, not simply the winnings of a battle."''

:''"That was truly a captivating battle. I might just be captivated by you."''

 

===Gym Freaks===

 

 

==Sprites==

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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSValerie.png|200px]]

| VS portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}

[[File:Valerie anime.png|thumb|250px|Valerie in the anime]]

Valerie first appeared in ''[[XY073|A Fashionable Battle!]]''. After {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrived in [[Laverre City]], {{an|Serena}} became excited about the prospect of meeting her. When a fashion show was about to start, Valerie became unsure on what to do while preparing for the fashion show. [[Blossom]] and {{kal|Katherine}} brought over Serena and {{an|Bonnie}}, and Valerie recommended them to her fashion show to replace two participants who didn't show up. During the fashion show, Valerie had a battle against [[Sawyer]] in which she was going to give a Gym Badge to him if he defeated her. However, Valerie easily defeated Sawyer's {{p|Bagon}} thanks to her {{p|Spritzee}}'s speed. This battle caused Ash to realize that Valerie was going to be tough to deal with.

In ''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'', Valerie got to battle Ash next. When Ash and his friends arrived in the Laverre Gym, they initially noticed that Valerie was absent. She then made her entrance in the Gym after a performance was made inside. They began their battle with Valerie using {{p|Sylveon}} first. She revealed that she wanted to be a Pokémon, which was why she talked like one. After {{AP|Fletchinder}} defeated Valerie's Sylveon, Valerie sent out Spritzee next. Her strategy was revealed when she had Spritzee use {{m|Trick Room}}. This managed to defeat Fletchinder, as Fletchinder took too long with the multiple {{m|Flame Charge}}s during the stage Trick Room was active. Valerie dealt with Hawlucha next. By treating it as a wrestling ring, Hawlucha withheld Spritzee's attacks and then {{m|X-Scissor}}ed the Trick Room, shattering it. Spritzee was defeated by Hawlucha, thus defeating Valerie. The {{tc|Furisode Girl}}s comment that Valerie hasn't lost to anybody in a while. She then gave Ash the {{badge|Fairy}} as proof for defeating her. She reappeared in a flashback in [[XY075|the next episode]].

She appeared in a fantasy in ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]'', when Ash was talking to [[Takeru]] about the Gym Leaders that he had defeated in Kalos, in order for him to be able to compete in the [[Lumiose Conference]].

She appeared in [[XY132]], where she was in her Gym, watching [[Lysandre]]'s broadcast from [[Lumiose City]] along with her Pokémon.

===Pokémon===

|desc={{p|Spritzee}} is Valerie's first known Pokémon. It was first seen with Valerie and her Pokémon before the fashion show began. During the fashion show, it battled against [[Sawyer]]'s {{p|Bagon}}. When Bagon launched a {{m|Dragon Breath}}, Spritzee was completely unaffected by the move. After easily dodging Bagon's {{m|Headbutt}} attacks using its agility, it defeated Bagon with Dazzling Gleam.

It reappeared in ''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'', where it battled against {{Ash}} in his [[Laverre Gym]] battle. It defeated his {{AP|Fletchinder}} despite Fletchinder's super effective attacks, but lost to {{AP|Hawlucha}} despite having a type advantage. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]''.

It appeared again in [[XY132]], where it was seen watching [[Lysandre]]'s broadcast from [[Lumiose City]] along with Valerie.

Spritzee's known moves are {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}, {{m|Trick Room}}, {{m|Gyro Ball}}, and {{m|Moonblast}}.}}

It reappeared in ''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'', where it battled against {{Ash}} in his [[Laverre Gym]] battle. Despite proving to be a powerful opponent, it eventually fell for {{AP|Fletchinder}}'s super effective {{m|Steel Wing}}.

It appeared again in [[XY132]], where it was seen watching [[Lysandre]]'s broadcast from [[Lumiose City]] along with Valerie.

It appeared again in [[XY132]], where it was seen watching [[Lysandre]]'s broadcast from [[Lumiose City]] along with Valerie.

It appeared again in [[XY132]], where it was seen watching [[Lysandre]]'s broadcast from [[Lumiose City]] along with Valerie.

===Voice actors===

|pt_br=Kandy Riccy

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===

[[File:Valerie Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Valerie in Pokémon Adventures]]

Valerie debuted in the {{chap|X & Y}}. She is first seen at a Laverre City hospital alongside Grant and Olympia. They came to visit their friend and fellow Gym Leader Korrina, who was still recuperating from injuries she sustained from a battle with Team Flare. Afterward, she leaves with Grant and Olympia to have a meeting with the other Kalos Gym Leaders.

After meeting up with Wulfric and Ramos, the Gym Leaders finish their meeting and return to Y's group. They travel by sea on Wulfric's {{p|Avalugg}} to Geosenge Town, where Team Flare's base is located. Upon arriving, they find the ultimate weapon in the process of being activated. When Y leaps in to keep the weapon's petals from opening, the Gym Leaders assist her by also using their strength and their Pokémon to keep the weapon closed. By using her {{p|Mr. Mime}}'s ability to create invisible blocks of solid air, she assisted her fellow Gym Leaders by allowing them to stand in the air. The plan was stopped by [[Bryony]], who used her special goggles to see through the technique and used her {{p|Bisharp}} to cut through them with ease.

Despite their best efforts, the Gym Leaders are unable to prevent the ultimate weapon from blooming and firing on the Kalos region. The attack hits many areas and damages several buildings, but the heroes' efforts managed to weaken the weapon's power and prevent any lives from being taken. The Gym Leaders and Y were also protected from the attack thanks to Valerie and Olympia's Pokémon surrounding them in barriers.

 

Later, the Kalos Gym Leaders help rebuild the damaged buildings that were destroyed by the ultimate weapon's blast. Due to Team Flare's influence over the media, the Gym Leaders and X's group were blamed for the incident.  

|epnum=PAXY22

* According to a {{tc|Tourist}} in Kalos's hotels, Valerie is from the [[Johto]] region.

* In both the original Japanese game and anime, Valerie speaks with a Kyoto dialect of Japanese. [[Ecruteak City]] in the [[Johto]] region is inspired by the city of {{wp|Kyoto}} and some of its residents use the same dialect.

| From ''mâche'' (French for the plant {{wp|Valerianella locusta|Valerianella locusta}}, corn salad), also called {{wp|rapunzel}} in German, related to the fairy tale of the same name.

| From the genus ''Valerianella'' and possibly ''faerie''

| From the genus ''Valerianella''

| From the genus ''Valerianella''

| Spanish

| Valeria

| From the genus ''Valerianella''

| Brazilian Portuguese

| Valéria

| From the genus ''Valerianella''

| Korean

| 마슈 ''Mache''

| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})

| 瑪綉 ''Mǎxiù''

| Transliteration of her Japanese name. The character 綉 means ''embroidery'', a reference to her profession.

|}