Red (Pocket Monsters)
- If you were looking for the character based on the FireRed and LeafGreen male protagonist, see Red (Ruby-Sapphire).
| Red レッド Red | |
 Red, Clefairy and Pikachu in Pocket Monsters Aniki | |
| Gender | Male |
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| Eye color | Green |
| Hair color | Black |
| Hometown | Pallet Town |
| Region | Kanto |
| Game counterpart | Red |
| Animation cameos | Lights, Camerupt, Action! |
Red (Japanese: レッド Red) is the protagonist of Pokémon Pocket Monsters. He is based on Red from the original Pokémon Red and Green. His full name is Isamu Akai (Japanese: 赤井 勇 Isamu Akai), which contains the Japanese word for "red" (赤 aka).
In the manga
History
PM series
Kanto
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Red first appeared in Introducing the Pokémon Clefairy!!. He was on his way to see Professor Oak in order for him to begin his Pokémon Journey. On his way to his lab, Red encountered a giant Nidoran♂ and a violent male Clefairy. Red headed to the lab after Clefairy defeated Nidoran♂ by accident. After Green chose his Pokémon, Red noticed that Clefairy followed him to the laboratory. He chose to travel with Clefairy because he finds his antics amusing. Red is then given a Pokédex from Professor Oak and is sent on a quest to find out more about Pokémon.
In Bring Down the Powerful Opponent Onix!!, Red and Clefairy meet Brock outside the Pewter Gym. Red goes inside and tours around Brock's collection. During the Gym Battle, Red used Clefairy against Brock's Onix when Clefairy noticed his cousin trapped. Red won when Clefairy drew a picture of himself on Onix's tail and then smashes a falling pillar on it. Red is rewarded the Boulder Badge and the Pikachu from Brock's collection which was Clefairy's cousin that was trapped. Pikachu was willing to join Red on his adventures and zapped him, which did not make Red happy.
In Obtain the Moon Stone!!, Red learned of a Moon Stone from Clefairy in order to properly evolve him. He went to Cerulean City to get the Moon Stone that Misty had. However, in order to do that, he had to battle her. He did so using his Clefairy and managed to defeat her Blastoise. With the battle won, Misty rewarded him the Moon Stone but a Mew flew off with it. Red chased after it and Green joined him since he wanted to find Mew himself.
In Search for the Mirage Pokémon Mew!!, Red and Green arrive at an abandoned water mill. Inside, Red and the others notice a secret room that Pikachu found hidden under the floorboards which contained a hidden laboratory. A man in the form of a leopard named Bill appears and introduces himself to Red and the gang. Bill's wife, who was the Mew and the one responsible for taking the Moon Stone explains to them about how one of the experiments caused them to be that way forever. Red and the group watch Bill and his wife change back into humans thanks to the Moon Stone and one of the machines. However, Bill's human appearance was too hideous for Red and Green so they ran away from him and the lab.
In Great Success in the Mountains or the Seas!?, Red went to the Vermilion City Pokémon Center. He noticed Green by a computer, getting his Pokédex evaluated by Professor Oak. In contrast to Red catching only three Pokémon, Green caught 50. As a result, Red gets punched by a boxing glove coming from the computer for punishment of his lack of progress. He left the Pokémon Center and went to a fishing spot. He bought an Old Rod for 350 yen. While fishing, the group hear a voice from the S.S. Anne and some people nearby tell him that his name is Lt. Surge. Red went onboard the ship, thinking how he could use the 500 Pokémon Lt. Surge caught to complete the Pokédex. Instead, Lt. Surge wanted to take Red's Pokémon to add to the collection. As a result, both of them battle. Unfortunately, Clefairy accidentally whacked Lt. Surge's Electrode in the ship's cannons, causing the ship to explode.
In Get Rid Of The Ghost Pokémon!!, Red met Blue in a mansion that he was in. When Red told him that he came to get rid of them, they had a battle. Red warned Clefairy about Haunter using hypnotism. Despite Haunter successfully hypnotizing Clefairy, Haunter accidentally slammed itself against a wall. Even though Red had the upper hand, Haunter's evolution into Gengar, caused Clefairy problems. Using the Silph Scope that Clefairy stole from Blue, Red was able to defeat him. Despite getting rid of the Ghost Pokémon, the impact of the battle caused Blue's item collection to get destroyed, much to Blue's ire.
Johto
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With Clefairy revealed to have survived the missile launch, Red and his Pokémon go to New Bark Town and meet Gold and Silver who have gotten Cyndaquil and Totodile, respectively.
PMRS series
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He continued his journey in Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire, the sequel to Pokémon Pocket Monsters that took place in Hoenn. In Let's Go Catch The Dumpling Thief!!, Red met some monks who accuse Clefairy of stealing dumplings. As they found the real thief, a Zigzagoon, Red goes searching for it and during the middle of the search, Clefairy destroys the monks's taiko. During the parade, Red watches on as Clefairy became the taiko substitute. In Littleroot Town, he reunited with Professor Birch at a fishing lodge and challenges him to various contests, in which Professor Birch wins them all.
In There's Someone More Important Than Clefairy?!, Red met a depressed Norman who was drinking a lot and Norman revealed to him that his Slakoth became lazy and swallowed the Balance Badge. Clefairy fell in a deep sleep and Red tried to wake up Clefairy by yelling into him. As Clefairy fell asleep, Slakoth woke up and became energetic. Red watched on as Slakoth prevented Clefairy from getting the badge. With the Balance Badge taken out of Slakoth's body, Red and his Pokémon get chased out of the Gym.
PMDP series
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Red went to the Sinnoh region in Pocket Monsters DP.
PMHGSS series
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Red returned to Johto in Pocket Monsters HGSS. In PMHGSS01, Red competed in the Pokéathlon where Professor Elm and his Sudowoodo were in charge of. During the Pokéathlon, Red's Pokémon does some various competitions there.
PMBW series
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Red went to the Unova region in Pocket Monsters BW. In PMBW01, Red noticed some Pokémon he hasn't seen before. A Patrat goes up to him, Clefairy, and Pikachu and told the three that they are in Unova. Patrat advised the trio to go to Professor Juniper's lab and ran off when Clefairy gave it a tiny berry despite hoarding a pile of bigger berries. Inside the lab, Professor Juniper congratulated Red for being the thirtieth person to come to her lab for being a Trainer. As Professor Juniper brought out a box containing Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott, Red wondered which one he wanted but did not get a chance to choose as those three were already reserved for three Trainers. Professor Juniper tells him that he already has an adorable Pikachu. However, Red and Clefairy attempt to get Professor Juniper to change her mind but Professor Juniper saw what they were doing and did not work. Red and his Pokémon leave the lab after Clefairy gets beaten up easily by the Unova first partners. In the forest, the trio became disappointed about Professor Juniper not giving them a Pokémon but Red stated that he'll have to find some new ones himself.
In PMBW02, Red went to a restaurant in Striaton City as Clefairy suggested to him to go there. He meets the three waiters, Cilan, Chili, and Cress who were also the Gym Leaders of the Striaton Gym. As Clefairy failed to get the brothers to fight each other, they challenged Red to a Gym Battle where Cilan went first by using Pansage, followed by Cress and Chili with Panpour and Pansear respectively. As the three use their attacks, Clefairy made some tea using their attacks.
In PMBW03, Red battled a Darmanitan using Pikachu and as Red had trouble knowing what he said, the battle could not be finished since Darmanitan's Trainer had to go watch Team Plasma give out a speech. As Red still had trouble knowing what Pikachu told him, N comes by and told him what Pikachu was actually saying. Red then tried proving himself that he could understand Pokémon language similar to N by having Pikachu speak slower but that did not work. Red uses Clefairy's tape that he recorded of N talking to a Purrloin and Red was able to understand what Pikachu was saying. As Clefairy sold copies of his CD containing N's speech, Red and Pikachu became shocked about that. However, it did not work out when Clefairy woke up from his dream.
PMXY series
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Red traveled to the Kalos region in Pocket Monsters XY.
PMSun Moon series
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Red traveled to the Alola region in Pocket Monsters Sun Moon.
Pocket Monsters Aniki
Red traveled to the Galar region in Pocket Monsters Aniki.
Character
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Unlike his main rival, Red doesn't catch a lot of Pokémon. He has two (later three) favorites, which he keeps outside their Poké Balls. He has caught several others, including Articuno, but never uses them in battle.
Pokémon
On hand
This is a list of Red's known Pokémon in the Pocket Monsters manga:
 Clefairy |
 Pikachu |
 Conkeldurr |
Known
While Red and his friends were in a department store, Machamp, as a Machoke, along with a Caterpie, Butterfree, Kakuna and Ekans were robbing the department store. Red was able to stop Caterpie and its evolutions. But, the Fighting-type Pokémon was the only one left. Clefairy created a distraction for Machoke so Red can catch it. Machoke evolved into Machamp and it became a tough foe for them to handle. It took several tries for Red to catch it and he finally caught it after Clefairy was about to give up. Later, Machamp and Clefairy cheated in the Athletic Meet by disguising himself as Clefairy and flinging a Snorlax away.
None of Machamp's moves are known.
Articuno is a legendary Pokémon that was mentioned by Professor Oak while he was contacting Red. In the next chapter, he attempts to catch it and succeeds with a Master Ball. Articuno reappeared in Red VS Green!! where it was a participant in a soccer match. It served as a goalie throughout the game.
Articuno's only known move is Ice Beam.
Tauros appeared when Red and the others were at the Safari Zone. As soon as they arrived, Tauros immediately ran to them in an attacking position. Red then catches him.
None of Tauros's moves are known.
Red obtained Kingler before he headed over to the Power Plant. It was a Pokémon that was used in many competitions such as the baseball match and curry cooking competition.
None of Kingler's moves are known.
| Debut | Red VS Green!! |
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Rattata was a participant along with Red's other Pokémon in soccer. After Rattata fell asleep due to Jigglypuff's singing, Red kicked it awake. Later, it was attacked by Exeggcute when Blastoise deflected them back to Red's side.
None of Rattata's moves are known.
| Debut | Red VS Green!! |
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Jigglypuff was a participant along with Red's other Pokémon in a soccer event. It became a goalie for Red's team. After catching the ball and reserving it, Jigglypuff sang a song which made the Pokémon on both sides drowsy. Later, it was attacked by Exeggcute when Blastoise deflected them back to Red's side.
None of Jigglypuff's moves are known.
| Debut | Red VS Green!! |
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One of the Primeape appeared as a participant in soccer. During the game, when the ball coming from Cubone slammed towards Primeape, this made Primeape mad and gave Cubone several punches.
Red owned another one in The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1) where it along with Arcanine and Pidgey joined Red for the Pokémon League. During Red's match against Green, he sent it out and after a gag fight with Green's Pokémon, it along with both sides, were knocked out, leaving them with one Pokémon left.
None of Primeape's moves are known.
| Debut | Red VS Green!! |
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Cubone appeared as a participant in soccer. During the game, when Charizard served the ball, Cubone was the first to strike it but it accidentally went straight for its own teammate, Primeape. Primeape became mad and served Cubone some punches. When Cubone fell asleep after hearing Jigglypuff's song, Red kicked it awake. Later, it was attacked by Exeggcute when Blastoise deflected them back to Red's side.
None of Cubone's moves are known.
| Debut | Red VS Green!! |
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Dragonite was briefly seen where Red was running with his Pokémon to the soccer field.
None of Dragonite's moves are known.
Pidgey was first seen along with Arcanine and Primeape where it joined Red for the Pokémon League. During Red's match against Green, he sent it out and after a gag fight with Green's Pokémon, it along with both sides, were knocked out, leaving them with one Pokémon left.
None of Pidgey's moves are known.
Arcanine was first seen along with Pidgey and Primeape where it joined Red for the Pokémon League. During Red's match against Green, he sent it out and after a gag fight with Green's Pokémon, it along with both sides, were knocked out, leaving them with one Pokémon left.
None of Arcanine's moves are known.
| Debut | The Great Helper!! |
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Red caught a Larvitar prior to The Great Helper!!.
Larvitar's only known move is Rock Slide.
Red caught this Slugma in an unnamed forest located in Hoenn. He tried the same trick as he did with Scyther by putting out some food but Clefairy, disguised as a karate master, kicks Red, making him drop the Poké Ball. The Slugma flees when it notices the group. Slugma came back when Red dropped a little more and then threw a Poké Ball without any interferences. Later, Red used Slugma for a barbeque who served as a stove.
None of Slugma's moves are known.
Red caught this Alakazam in an unnamed forest located in Hoenn. By dropping some pieces of food, he was able to catch it. Later, Red used Alakazam to mix up the ingredients for a barbeque.
None of Alakazam's moves are known.
Red caught this Shiftry in an unnamed forest located in Hoenn. By dropping pieces of food, Red was able to catch Shiftry. Later, he used it as a fan for a barbeque.
None of Shiftry's moves are known.
Red caught this Ditto accidentally using a Heavy Ball he intended to use on one of the Legendary beasts.
None of Ditto's moves are known.
Traded away
| Debut | Welcome Back, Clefairy!! |
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- Main article: Red's Togepi
Togepi was given to Red from Professor Elm when it was an egg. It hatched in Hatch the Pokémon Egg!! and was traded away to the Pokémon Fan Club President for Tyrogue in Togepi's Determination.
Released
| Debut | Togepi's Determination |
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- Main article: Red's Tyrogue
Red received this Tyrogue from the Pokémon Fan Club President when he gave him his Togepi. Tyrogue became the fourth main Pokémon to travel with Red out of his Poké Ball. Tyrogue was released in Tyrogue, Returning Home!? of the HGSS chapter.
Befriended
Mew first met Red when it ate all of Clefairy's food. Clefairy, angry at it for stealing, decides to pick a fight with it but was unsuccessful. Despite that, it stayed with the group for a little while. Mew left somewhere after Clefairy decided to go primitive.
None of Mew's moves are known.
| Debut | PMXY10 |
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The Kalos first partners were shown to be with Red.
None of their moves are known.
Temporary
| Debut | Obtain the Moon Stone!! |
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This Mew is actually a human woman and the assistant to the scientist Bill. She was accidentally transformed into a Mew when she and Bill attempted to try to create the ultimate Pokémon by combining human and Pokémon DNA. After giving them their Moon Stone, Mew and Bill were turned back to their normal selves.
None of Mew's moves are known.
Red met this Torchic at a house he stayed in when Professor Birch released the first partners for him to see. This Torchic was a bit ditzy but fun to be with. Due to the Torchic's personality, Red decided to choose it and it became a walking Pokémon similar to Clefairy, Pikachu and Tyrogue. However, when the group headed to Hoenn, Torchic was returned to Professor Birch who he gave to Sapphire later on.
None of Torchic's moves are known.
A Clefable along with Raichu and Hitmontop went to Red after Red's Clefairy, Pikachu, and Tyrogue left the area to get some supplies. Red mistakened Clefable to have evolved from Clefairy. Unlike Clefairy, Clefable became more helpful as it helped Croagunk pull some supplies. Clefable had a battle with a wild Mamoswine where Mamoswine got the upper hand. As Mamoswine was about to finish Clefable, Clefairy, Pikachu, and Tyrogue returned, revealing to Red that Clefairy didn't evolve.
Clefable's only known move is Focus Punch.
A Raichu along with Clefable and Hitmontop went to Red after his Pikachu, Clefairy, and Tyrogue left the area to get some supplies. It didn't do much except for supporting Clefable during its battle with a wild Mamoswine. When Pikachu, Clefairy, and Tyrogue returned, it was revealed to Red that Pikachu didn't evolve.
None of Raichu's moves are known.
A Hitmontop along with Clefable and Raichu went to Red after his Tyrogue, Clefairy, and Pikachu left the area to get some supplies. He didn't do much except for supporting Clefable during its battle with a wild Mamoswine. When Tyrogue, Clefairy, and Pikachu returned, it was revealed to Red that Tyrogue didn't evolve.
None of Hitmontop's moves are known.
Status unknown
A Gastly showed up while Red had a confrontation with Giovanni and his twin brother. This Gastly was out of its gas form.
Red was given an Exeggcute from Professor Oak after the baseball match. They chased and attacked Red and his Pokémon afterwards.
In Red VS Green?!, another one appeared where Clefairy disguised them as balls for the playing field. As Clefairy threw Exeggcute, it attacked Green's Pokémon especially his Charizard and Blastoise. Blastoise deflected the Exeggcute back to Red's side and then they went to the audience, much to their horror.
None of Exeggcute's moves are known.
| Debut | A Finger Lickin' Battle! |
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Red used a Miltank while in a cooking class. However, due to her brief appearance, it is not known if he actually caught her.
None of Miltank's moves are known.
| Debut | A Finger Lickin' Battle! |
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Many Snubbull ran up to Red after Clefairy fought one. The Snubbull were interested in Red's cooking that they stayed to him. However, it is not known if he actually kept them.
None of Snubbull's moves are known, but one of them from before knows Bite and Scary Face.
Pokémon at the baseball match
Red participates in a baseball match with Green. It is unknown if those Pokémon belong to him.
 Diglett |
 Golem |
 Slowbro |
 Magneton |
 Farfetch'd |
 Gastly |
Onix |
 Chansey ♀ |
 Tangela |
Snorlax |
 Jynx ♀ |
Pokémon at the curry-cooking competition
These Pokémon are seen with Red during the curry cooking competition with Green. It is unknown if these Pokémon belong to him, nor is it known if the Diglett or Onix are the same ones from the baseball game.
 Blastoise |
 Diglett |
 Rapidash |
 Onix |
 Scyther |
Exeggutor |
 Eevee |
 Voltorb |
Borrowed
- Main article: Misty's Togepi
Red borrowed this Togepi from Misty when he and Green ran out of Pokémon. Following the said battle, he returns the Togepi to Misty.
Escaped
This unnamed Pokémon was captured by Red in Big Battle in the Viridian Forest!!. It was his second Pokémon, after Clefairy. It is supposedly very weak. It escaped from its Poké Ball in the same chapter.
This Pokémon is never referred to by name and its identity is unknown. Although fans usually interpret it as a Bug-type, it is possible that it actually represents a Diglett with the patch of the ground beneath it misinterpreted as its legs, as many of the Pokémon appearing in the first volume of the manga were drawn based only on in-game sprites, resulting in numerous misinterpretations (e.g. Persian's jewel mistaken for a third eye).
In animation
Pokémon the Series
Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
Red appeared in Lights, Camerupt, Action as the lead in a movie along with his Clefairy and Pikachu.
Pokémon
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Voice actors
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Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
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| Japanese | 赤井 勇 Isamu Akai レッド Red |
His surname contains the Japanese word for "red" (赤 aka). From Pokémon Red game. |
| English | Red | From Pokémon Red game. |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 赤井 勇 Yǒng Chìjǐng 小智 Xiǎo Zhì * 雷特 Léitè * |
Same as Japanese name. Same as Ash's Chinese name. Transliteration of Japanese name. |
| Chinese (Cantonese) | 赤井 勇 Yúhng Chekjéng 小智 Síu Ji * 小赤 Síu Chek * |
Same as Japanese name. Same as Ash's Chinese name. From his surname (赤 aka) |
| Indonesian | Ali | Similar to main protagonist's dub name in the anime. |
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