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'''Volkner''' (Japanese: '''デンジ''' ''Denzi'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Sunyshore City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Sunyshore Gym]]. He hands out the {{Badge|Beacon}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

Volkner uses {{type|Electric}} Pokémon in his battles. Trainers who defeat him will receive the {{Badge|Beacon}}, {{TM|57|Charge Beam}}, and will be able to use {{m|Waterfall}} outside of battle. In addition, all Pokémon, no matter what level, will obey them. Volkner is friends with {{EF|Flint}}, and had become dejected and depressed because no worthy challengers had come to Sunyshore City in a while. He had been considering challenging the [[Elite Four]] and spent all his time renovating the Gym's electrical equipment, which put a strain on Sunyshore's power supply and caused rolling brownouts, which the {{player}} experiences when first arriving in Sunyshore. Apparently, Volkner built the Gym's electrical gear puzzle completely out of boredom. When the player arrives in Sunyshore City, Flint introduces them to Volkner, who agrees to hold off on challenging the Elite Four until after he battles the new challenger.

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==Artwork==

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==In the anime==

[[File:Volkner anime.png|thumb|250px|Volkner in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]

Volkner grew up battling gangs and [[Pokémon poacher]]s on the streets of [[Sunyshore City]]. He came across {{OBP|Flint|Elite Four}} and decided to challenge him to a {{pkmn|battle}}, though he lost the match. Volkner challenged Flint sometime later and won, thus igniting an intense rivalry. The two later became friends after battling against the [[Proprietor]] in a Tag Battle. When Flint turned 20 he left Sunyshore to pursue his own journey, and eventually became a member of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]], while Volker assumed the role of Sunyshore City's [[Gym Leader]].

After becoming the Gym Leader, Volkner became more interested in technology and he distanced himself from battling. The obsession led him to design the automated walkways of Sunyshore, installation of solar panels and the city's famous [[Sunyshore Tower]].

Later, Volkner walked into the Proprietor's café and quickly began arguing with Flint. The Proprietor then suggested that Flint battle Ash instead, and requested that Volkner watch the match. After witnessing Ash's battle with Flint, he became interested in battling again and decided to accept Ash's challenge for a Gym battle.

[[File:Young Volkner.png|thumb|left|250px|Young Volkner with his {{p|Pikachu}}]]

Volkner made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

He holds deep respect and immense sentiments for his hometown of Sunyshore. His technology projects and massive construction efforts were designed to highlight Sunyshore's best assets and separate it from its previously grimy and criminal gang history.

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This listing is of Volkner's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:

Raichu's known moves are {{m|Iron Tail}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Volt Tackle}}, and {{m|Thunder}}.}}

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During the [[rematch]], Luxray first battled with {{AP|Pikachu}}, and won after taking hits from several {{m|Iron Tail}}s. Ash next used {{AP|Infernape}}, which got badly injured during the battle. Due to this, his [[Ability]] {{a|Blaze}} got activated. However, this time {{p|Infernape}} was able to control his Ability, and with the powers gained through it, the Flame Pokémon quickly defeated Luxray, serving the final blow with a devastating {{m|Flame Wheel}}, earning Ash the {{Badge|Beacon}}. Luxray was seen in a flashback in ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]''.

Jolteon's known moves are {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Shadow Ball}}.}}

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==In the manga==

[[File:Volkner Candice Adventures.png|thumb|225px|Volkner and his {{p|Electivire}} with [[Candice]] and her {{p|Froslass}}]]

====History====

[[File:Volkner DPA.png|thumb|200px|Volkner in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]

Volkner makes a brief appearance in ''[[DPA37|Gathering of the Legendary Pokémon!]]''. He watched [[Hareta]]'s battle with [[Koya]] in the audience.

==In the TCG==

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** Something stops both Jasmine and Volkner from battling the player in the beginning: Jasmine's Ampharos is ill, so the player has to get the [[Secret Potion]] to heal it, and there is a power outage in Sunyshore City, so the player can't reach it until the player has sorted out the dilemma with [[Team Galactic]].

** They both appear in Sunyshore City in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.

* In Diamond and Pearl, two of Volkner's four Pokémon, {{p|Ambipom}} and {{p|Octillery}}, are not of his specialty type, though each know one Electric-type move ({{m|Shock Wave}} and {{m|Charge Beam}} respectively). This changed in {{v2|Platinum}}, when they were replaced by {{p|Jolteon}} and {{p|Electivire}}.

* Volkner's Electivire is the only Pokémon of a [[Gym Leader]] to use [[Seal]]s in {{game|Platinum}}. It is used in the Gym Battle and rematch as well as the Double Battle with {{EF|Flint}}, who uses his {{p|Magmortar}}, the only Pokémon of a member of the [[Elite Four]] to have Seals.