Naveen
Naveen (Japanese: ピュール Pur) is a character introduced in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. He is a member of Team MZ, which he joined in return for studio space. He is an aspiring fashion designer, slowly earning a reputation in Lumiose City as a designer shrouded in mystery.
| Naveen ピュール Pur | |
 Art from Legends: Z-A | |
| Age | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Eye color | Purple |
| Hair color | Black |
| Hometown | Lumiose City[1] |
| Region | Kalos |
| Relatives | Mentioned grandmother Mentioned younger sister |
| Trainer class | Team MZ |
| Generation | IX |
| Games | Legends: Z-A |
| Member of | Team MZ |
| Rank | Member |
His partner Pokémon is Scraggy, which later evolves into Scrafty.
In the core series games
Personality
Naveen is quite an independent and private individual. He initially expresses disinterest in opening up to his teammates or getting involved in their business, and he often downplays or justifies gestures he makes toward them. He speaks formally, often makes dry remarks, and can be quite opinionated, being described by Lida as particular about certain things, such as food. Over time, however, he warms up and becomes a supportive member of Team MZ. As a Lumiose City native, his teammates sometimes rely on his knowledge of the city.
Despite his usual seriousness, Naveen shows a more excitable side when talking about his hobbies, which include fashion and watching Canari's streams, even becoming flustered at times. He is very good in sewing and seems to like gifting handmade items and clothes to his teammates, such as Lida's pouch, and he even made Team MZ's flag that is used during the team's strategy meetings. Naveen also has a growing reputation in Lumiose City as an upcoming fashion designer, but his identity is not made public. He is also very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Canari, being a Canatic, but does not consider himself as part of her fan group, DYN4MO. He is not very fond of battling, but his resolve grows when it comes to help the Pokémon suffering from the effects of a Rogue Mega Evolution.
History
Background
Naveen originally lived with his grandmother and younger sister, the former of whom disapproves of his interest in sewing and wants him to focus on his studies. One day she threw out his sewing supplies, prompting an upset Naveen to wander Lumiose City until he eventually met Urbain/Taunie and joined Team MZ. Unlike the other members of Team MZ, he does not live at Hotel Z full time, instead continuing to visit home on occasion.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Naveen is the last member of Team MZ to meet the player, only doing so after the first visit to Pokémon Research Lab. That night, he accompanies the player in their first official night of Z-A Royale alongside the rest of the team. From Main Mission 10: The Secrets of Mega Evolution onwards, Naveen assists the player in their battles against Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon. Naveen plays an integral role in Main Mission 14: Reaching Rank E, as his acute knowledge as a fan of Canari allows the player to progress further into the Canari Quiz Whiz Contest and, eventually, learn her location in order to have a Promotion Match. After defeating her, she gives the player an Autographed Plush to give to Naveen.
During Main Mission 25: A Showdown on the Battle Court, Naveen is given a Mega Ring and a Scraftinite by AZ and uses them to Mega Evolve his partner Pokémon in a battle against the player. Shortly after, during Main Mission 26: An Invitation from the SBC, Naveen takes the player and Urbain/Taunie to Boutique Couture to help them dress up for Jacinthe's tournament.
Pokémon
Naveen keeps his Pokémon in Premier Balls.
First battle
First Multi Battle partner
Second battle
Second Multi Battle partner
Third Multi Battle partner
Third battle
Naveen will Mega Evolve his Scrafty at the first opportunity.
Fourth Multi Battle partner
Fifth Multi Battle partner
Sixth Multi Battle partner
Naveen will Mega Evolve his Scrafty at the first opportunity.
Fourth battle
Naveen will Mega Evolve his Scrafty at the first opportunity.
Rematch
Naveen will Mega Evolve his Scrafty at the first opportunity.
Fifth battle and rematch (after Mega Dimension)
Naveen uses the same team for both his one-time battle during Side Mission 199 and rematches against him in the Infinite Z-A Royale after completing Mega Dimension.
Naveen will Mega Evolve his Scrafty at the first opportunity.
Gallery
Artwork
Standard
| Nighttime artwork from Legends: Z-A |
Game assets
Sprites and models
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| VS model from Legends: Z-A |
Profile picture in the Infinite Z-A Royale app from Legends: Z-A |
Overworld talk sprite from Legends: Z-A |
In the TCG
- Main article: Naveen (Nihil Zero 74)
Naveen was introduced as a Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Mega Evolution Series (the Japanese MEGA Series). It was first released in the Japanese Nihil Zero expansion, with artwork by DOM. It allows players to draw cards until they have 5 cards in their hand; the player may discard any number of cards from their hand before drawing.
Trivia
- Naveen shares similar traits to Piers, as both of them use mainly Dark-type Pokémon, have a younger sister, and use a Low Key Form Toxtricity.
- The small pouch that Lida uses to carry her items during dance practice was handmade by Naveen.
- Naveen is the only member of Team MZ to be from Lumiose City.
Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ピュール Pur | From pur (French for "pure") |
| English | Naveen | From naïve and a variant spelling of the Indian name नवीन Navīn with the latter derived from Sanskrit नवीन navīna (new, fresh) |
| German | Kaylen | From clean or possibly κᾰθᾰρός kăthărós (Ancient Greek for "pure") with the latter associated with the name Katherine in which Kay is one of its diminutive forms |
| European Spanish, Latin American Spanish |
Acris | From acrisolar (to purify) |
| French | Inno | From innocent |
| Italian | Virgil | From vergine (virgin) |
| Korean | 이노 Ino | Transcription of his French name |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 琵魯 Pílǔ / Pèihlóuh | Transcription of his Japanese name |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 琵鲁 Pílǔ |
References
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