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'''Alder''' (Japanese: '''アデク''' ''Adeku'') is the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Unova]] region's [[Unova League|Pokémon League]] in {{game|Black and White|s}}. | '''Alder''' (Japanese: '''アデク''' ''Adeku'') is the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Unova]] region's [[Unova League|Pokémon League]] in {{game|Black and White|s}}. | ||
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[[Ghetsis]] suggests that Alder may not have actually won the title of Champion, instead being requested by the [[Unova League|Pokémon League]] to take the position. It is said that Alder instructed the Elite Four to look after Unova as he traveled around the region. | [[Ghetsis]] suggests that Alder may not have actually won the title of Champion, instead being requested by the [[Unova League|Pokémon League]] to take the position. It is said that Alder instructed the Elite Four to look after Unova as he traveled around the region. | ||
In {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}, former [[Opelucid City]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Iris]] has become the region's Champion. Alder will again assist the player at various points of the game, and he is based in his hometown [[Floccesy Town]]. A woman in the [[Pokémon academy|Trainers' School]] notes that Alder had refused to train her because it is the era of young people. After defeating Iris, the player can return to Floccesy Town and accept Alder's request for a battle. If victorious, the player will be able to battle in the [[Black Tower]]{{sup/5|B2}}/[[White Treehollow]]{{sup/5|W2}}. Alder's grandson [[Benga]] is known to train there. | In {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}, former [[Opelucid City]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Iris]] has become the region's Champion. Alder will again assist the player at various points of the game, and he is based in his hometown of [[Floccesy Town]] this time. A woman in the [[Pokémon academy|Trainers' School]] notes that Alder had refused to train her because it is the era of young people. After defeating Iris, the player can return to Floccesy Town and accept Alder's request for a {{pkmn|battle}}. If victorious, the player will be able to battle in the [[Black Tower]]{{sup/5|B2}}/[[White Treehollow]]{{sup/5|W2}}. Alder's grandson [[Benga]] is known to train there. | ||
As a former Champion, Alder participates in the [[Champions Tournament]] at the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. | As a former Champion, Alder participates in the [[Champions Tournament]] at the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. | ||
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== | ==In spin-off games== | ||
=== | ===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]=== | ||
{{main|Alder (Masters)}} | |||
==Artwork== | |||
===Sprites=== | ===Sprites=== | ||
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{alder color dark}}; background:#{{alder color}}; font-size:80%" | {| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{alder color dark}}; background:#{{alder color}}; font-size:80%" | ||
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| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}} | | VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Quotes== | |||
{{main|Alder/Quotes}} | |||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
===Main series=== | |||
[[File:Alder anime.png|thumb|250px|Alder in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | [[File:Alder anime.png|thumb|250px|Alder in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
Alder debuted in ''[[BW031|Ash and Trip's Third Battle!]]'', during a flashback of [[Trip]]'s childhood. He was battling a Trainer in the middle of town with his {{p|Bouffalant}} as Trip watched in awe. After the {{pkmn|battle}}, the {{pkmn|Champion}} approached the child and allowed him to pet and feed Bouffalant. He asked Trip what his goal was, and Trip replied that it was to be Champion. Impressed, Alder inspired Trip to train hard when he got older, and that he would be waiting to challenge Trip someday. Trip sealed the promise with a confident handshake. | Alder debuted in ''[[BW031|Ash and Trip's Third Battle!]]'', during a flashback of [[Trip]]'s childhood. He was battling a {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the middle of a town with his {{p|Bouffalant}} as Trip watched in awe. After the {{pkmn|battle}} ended, the {{pkmn|Champion}} approached the child and allowed him to pet and feed Bouffalant. He asked Trip what his goal was, and Trip replied that it was to be Champion. Impressed, Alder inspired Trip to train hard when he got older, and promised that he would be waiting to challenge Trip someday. Trip sealed the promise with a confident handshake. | ||
Alder physically debuted in ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]''. {{Ash}} and Trip met him on {{rt|5|Unova}}, and upon meeting them, he referred to them as '''Ashton''' (Japanese: '''サンタロ''' ''Santaro'') and '''Tristan''' (Japanese: '''シュータロ''' ''Shootaro''), respectively. He wished to battle both of them in a two-on-one battle, but Trip refused to battle alongside Ash, so Alder settled for battling them one at a time. Trip allowed Ash to go first, thinking that being quickly defeated by the Champion would do him good. | Alder physically debuted in ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]''. {{Ash}} and Trip met him on {{rt|5|Unova}}, and upon meeting them, he referred to them as '''Ashton''' (Japanese: '''サンタロ''' ''Santaro'') and '''Tristan''' (Japanese: '''シュータロ''' ''Shootaro''), respectively. He wished to battle both of them in a two-on-one battle, but Trip refused to battle alongside Ash, so Alder settled for battling them one at a time. Trip allowed Ash to go first, thinking that being quickly defeated by the Champion would do him good. | ||
During the battle, Alder just stood | During the battle, Alder just stood calmly and allowed his Bouffalant to take multiple attacks from [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Ash and {{ashfr}} then realized Alder was actually sleeping while standing up. Trip woke Alder, while Bouffalant expressed its embarrassment and disappointment in its Trainer. After explaining why he was asleep, Alder commanded Bouffalant to use {{m|Head Charge}}, but Bouffalant was still angry with him and slow to respond. In order to persuade Bouffalant to quit wasting time and attack, Alder slapped its rump, sending it charging. Bouffalant stampeded towards Pikachu, but it stopped quickly, made a U-turn, and attacked Alder instead. | ||
Afterwards, much to Trip's disappointment, and despite his Bouffalant still being fit to battle, Alder conceded defeat to Ash and decided he was finished battling for the day. Trip then questioned Alder about the advice he was given as a child. Alder seemed to be confused by this and then contradicted the original advice he gave Trip by saying becoming the strongest was not the most important part of battling. Trip immediately left in anger, telling Ash he would continue on the path he believed in. | Afterwards, much to Trip's disappointment, and despite his Bouffalant still being fit to battle, Alder conceded defeat to Ash and decided he was finished battling for the day. Trip then questioned Alder about the advice he was given as a child. Alder seemed to be confused by this and then contradicted the original advice he gave to Trip by saying becoming the strongest was not the most important part of battling. Trip immediately left in anger, telling Ash he would continue on the path he believed in. | ||
[[File:Alder and Cynthia.png|thumb|left|250px|Alder flirting with {{an|Cynthia}}]] | [[File:Alder and Cynthia.png|thumb|left|250px|Alder flirting with {{an|Cynthia}}]] | ||
Later, Alder stopped a {{p|Gigalith}} that was on a rampage with his bare hands, removed a nail from its foot that had been causing it pain | Later, Alder stopped a {{p|Gigalith}} that was on a rampage with his bare hands. Afterwards, he removed a nail from its foot that had been causing it pain and fed it some minerals, making it so thankful that it even saved [[Officer Jenny]] from being crushed under a falling monument. | ||
He appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]''. | He appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]''. | ||
[[File:Trip Junior Cup.png|thumb|250px|Alder awarding Trip the Junior Cup]] | [[File:Trip Junior Cup.png|thumb|250px|Alder awarding Trip the Junior Cup]] | ||
In ''[[BW090|Jostling for the Junior Cup!]]'', Alder was one of the hosts of the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] alongside [[Freddy O'Martian]]. The winner of the tournament would be given the opportunity to have a battle with him. | In ''[[BW090|Jostling for the Junior Cup!]]'', Alder was one of the hosts of the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] alongside [[Freddy O'Martian]]. The winner of the tournament would be given the opportunity to have a battle with him. In ''[[BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!]]'', Trip won the tournament by defeating Ash, and as such, he got the right the battle Alder. In their battle, although [[Trip's Serperior]] was shown to be strong, it was no match to {{p|Bouffalant}}. Then, after talking to Trip and petting his Serperior, he was shown along with {{an|Cynthia}}, [[Caitlin]], and Freddy O'Martian, talking to the competitors and saying their goodbyes. | ||
He made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''. | He made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''. | ||
===Character=== | ====Character==== | ||
Characterized as strong and wise, Alder is respected as the [[Unova League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}. He | Characterized as strong and wise, Alder is respected as the [[Unova League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}. He pays particular attention to children, hoping to inspire them to become {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. Alder is also reckless, often leaping into action to save the day like in ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]'', where he approached a rampaging {{p|Gigalith}}. | ||
In his spare time, Alder is typically carefree and relaxed. This extends to the point where he has a habit of sleeping and forgetting things. Much like {{an|Brock}}, he often flirts with women such as [[Nurse Joy]], [[Officer Jenny]], and {{an|Cynthia}}. | In his spare time, Alder is typically carefree and relaxed. This extends to the point where he has a habit of sleeping and forgetting things. Much like {{an|Brock}}, he often flirts with women such as [[Nurse Joy]], [[Officer Jenny]], and {{an|Cynthia}}. | ||
===Pokémon=== | ====Pokémon==== | ||
This listing is of Alder's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}: | This listing is of Alder's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}: | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|vajp=Kenta Miyake | |vajp=Kenta Miyake | ||
|vaen=Bill Rogers | |vaen=Bill Rogers | ||
|desc=Bouffalant debuted in a flashback | |desc=Bouffalant debuted in a flashback of Trip's childhood in ''[[BW031|Ash and Trip's Third Battle!]]'', where it easily defeated a {{p|Herdier}} by using Head Charge. After the battle, Alder gave some [[Pokémon food]] to Trip in order to feed it. | ||
In ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]'', Alder sent Bouffalant out to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]]. However, it was given no commands | In ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]'', Alder sent Bouffalant out to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]]. However, it was given no commands, and Pikachu hit it with all of his attacks. Frustrated, it then turned to Alder, who had fallen asleep. Due to this, when Alder told Bouffalant to attack, it attacked him instead of Pikachu. Alder then offered it an apple as an apology. Later, Alder sent Bouffalant out to face the rampaging Gigalith, but he then decided to handle the situation himself. | ||
It | It reappeared in a fantasy in ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]''. | ||
In ''[[BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!]]'', Bouffalant was used in a battle against [[Trip's Serperior]], and continuing that battle in ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', it was revealed to have the [[Ability]] Sap Sipper, rendering Serperior's {{m|Solar Beam}} useless. Although Bouffalant was sent flying by Serperior's {{m|Dragon Tail}}, it recovered quickly and defeated its opponent with Head Charge. | In ''[[BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!]]'', Bouffalant was used in a battle against [[Trip's Serperior]], and continuing that battle in ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', it was revealed to have the [[Ability]] Sap Sipper, rendering Serperior's {{m|Solar Beam}} useless. Although Bouffalant was sent flying by Serperior's {{m|Dragon Tail}}, it recovered quickly and defeated its opponent with Head Charge. | ||
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Bouffalant's only known move is {{m|Head Charge}}, and its Ability is {{a|Sap Sipper}}.}} | Bouffalant's only known move is {{m|Head Charge}}, and its Ability is {{a|Sap Sipper}}.}} | ||
===Voice actors=== | ====Voice actors==== | ||
{{vatable|color={{alder color}}|bordercolor={{alder color light}} | {{vatable|color={{alder color}}|bordercolor={{alder color light}} | ||
|cs=Ladislav Cigánek | |cs=Ladislav Cigánek | ||
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|pl=Piotr Bąk<br>Leszek Zduń ([[BW069]]) | |pl=Piotr Bąk<br>Leszek Zduń ([[BW069]]) | ||
|vi=Trí Luân}} | |vi=Trí Luân}} | ||
===GOTCHA!=== | |||
Alder briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]]. | |||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Adventures=== | ||
[[File:Alder Adventures.png|thumb|300px|Alder in Pokémon Adventures]] | [[File:Alder Adventures.png|thumb|300px|Alder in Pokémon Adventures]] | ||
===={{chap|Black & White}}==== | ====History==== | ||
Alder | ====={{chap|Black & White}}===== | ||
Alder debuted in ''[[PS463|A Nickname for Tepig]]'', where he was featured in {{adv|Black}}'s imagination when he voiced his desired to conquer the {{un|Pokémon League}}. | |||
He debuted | He physically debuted in ''[[PS485|Gigi's Choice]]'', where he met [[Marshal]] at [[Nimbasa City]]. They went to meet the Mayor of Nimbasa City and battled to test the newly-created [[Battle Subway]] while waiting for him to arrive. Annoyed the mayor hadn't come even after their battle was finished, Alder went to take a break and play with the [[wild Pokémon]] outside. After returning a day later, Alder found out the mayor arrived while he was away, much to his annoyance. When {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} mocked him for slacking off, Alder claimed he was actually on a spiritual journey. | ||
In ''[[PS508|The Lesson Ends Here]]'', Alder and Marshal walked together on {{rt|6|Unova}}, the latter requesting that Alder reconsider stepping down from the position of Pokémon League Champion. They were interrupted by the King of [[Team Plasma]], {{adv|N}}, who insulted the League and challenged Alder to a [[Double Battle]]. Despite Alder's strength, he was eventually defeated by N, who didn't need to use the power of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{DL|Tao trio (Adventures)|Zekrom}}. | In ''[[PS508|The Lesson Ends Here]]'', Alder and Marshal walked together on {{rt|6|Unova}}, the latter requesting that Alder reconsider stepping down from the position of Pokémon League Champion. They were interrupted by the King of [[Team Plasma]], {{adv|N}}, who insulted the League and challenged Alder to a [[Double Battle]]. Despite Alder's strength, he was eventually defeated by N, who didn't need to use the power of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{DL|Tao trio (Adventures)|Zekrom}}. | ||
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After his defeat, Alder vanished and left the [[Elite Four]] to handle the Pokémon League. Team Plasma used N's victory to justify their goal, increasing the amount of released Pokémon and lowering the number of Pokémon League spectators. | After his defeat, Alder vanished and left the [[Elite Four]] to handle the Pokémon League. Team Plasma used N's victory to justify their goal, increasing the amount of released Pokémon and lowering the number of Pokémon League spectators. | ||
===={{chap|Black 2 & White 2}}==== | ====={{chap|Black 2 & White 2}}===== | ||
At some point, | At some point, [[Iris]] succeeded Alder as Unova Champion. | ||
In [[PS545]], Alder, Iris and [[Gorm]] worked together to break out of the [[White Treehollow]], which had been frozen solid by Team Plasma's flying ship, the [[Plasma Frigate]]. The three then set off to join [[Marlon]] and launch a counterattack against Team Plasma. | In [[PS545]], Alder, Iris and [[Gorm]] worked together to break out of the [[White Treehollow]], which had been frozen solid by Team Plasma's flying ship, the [[Plasma Frigate]]. The three then set off to join [[Marlon]] and launch a counterattack against Team Plasma. | ||
In [[PS547]], {{adv|Whitley}} and N encountered Alder on the Plasma Frigate. Alder revealed that he and {{adv|Looker}} had been battling [[Ghetsis]], but the latter managed to escape and hide himself. | In [[PS547]], {{adv|Whitley}} and N encountered Alder on the Plasma Frigate. Alder revealed that he and {{adv|Looker}} had been battling [[Ghetsis]], but the latter managed to escape and hide himself. N managed to find Ghetsis, but an explosion tore the Plasma Frigate apart, sending everyone flying. Alder and the others escaped to safety on Black's {{DL|Tao trio (Adventures)|Reshiram}}, but the Plasma Frigate ended up crashing into the abandoned [[N's Castle]], setting the building on fire and putting the liberated Pokémon Team Plasma left behind in danger. With a combination of {{m|Fire Pledge|Fire}}, {{m|Grass Pledge|Grass}}, and {{m|Water Pledge}}, Black and the others successfully doused the flames. | ||
In [[PS548]], Alder attended the [[Aspertia City]] [[Pokémon academy|Trainers' School]] graduation ceremony, where he watched [[Benga]] and his classmates graduate. | |||
====Pokémon==== | ====Pokémon==== | ||
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|epname=Gigi's Choice | |epname=Gigi's Choice | ||
|desc={{p|Bouffalant}} is Alder's first known Pokémon. It was first seen carrying its Trainer over the water to take him to Nimbasa City. Later, it sparred with Alder while having some fun. It also was used to battle N's {{p|Darmanitan}} and {{p|Archeops}} where it managed to defeat the former before being defeated later on. | |desc={{p|Bouffalant}} is Alder's first known Pokémon. It was first seen carrying its Trainer over the water to take him to [[Nimbasa City]]. Later, it sparred with Alder while having some fun. It also was used to battle N's {{p|Darmanitan}} and {{p|Archeops}}, where it managed to defeat the former before being defeated later on. | ||
Bouffalant's known moves are {{m|Head Charge}} and {{m|Megahorn}}.}} | Bouffalant's known moves are {{m|Head Charge}} and {{m|Megahorn}} and its Ability is {{a|Reckless}}.}} | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=PS486 | |epnum=PS486 | ||
|epname=Unraveling Mysteries | |epname=Unraveling Mysteries | ||
|desc={{p|Accelgor}} is Alder's second known Pokémon. It was used to battle Marshal at the Battle Subway | |desc={{p|Accelgor}} is Alder's second known Pokémon. It was used to battle Marshal at the Battle Subway, where it defeated his {{p|Mienshao}}. Later, it fought N on Route 6 but was defeated by the combined power of {{TP|N|Zorua}}'s Illusions and [[Gigi]]. | ||
Accelgor's known moves are {{m|Double Team}} and {{m|Acid Spray}}.}} | Accelgor's known moves are {{m|Double Team}} and {{m|Acid Spray}} and its Ability is {{a|Sticky Hold}}.}} | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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|epnum=PS508 | |epnum=PS508 | ||
|epname=The Lesson Ends Here | |epname=The Lesson Ends Here | ||
|desc={{p|Escavalier}} is Alder's third known Pokémon. It was used to battle N along with Bouffalant where it managed to defeat his {{p|Darmanitan}} before being defeated later on. | |desc={{p|Escavalier}} is Alder's third known Pokémon. It was used to battle N along with Bouffalant, where it managed to defeat his {{p|Darmanitan}} before being defeated later on. | ||
Escavalier's only known move is {{m|Twineedle}}.}} | Escavalier's only known move is {{m|Twineedle}} and its Ability is {{a|Swarm}}.}} | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
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None of Vanilluxe's moves are known.}} | None of Vanilluxe's moves are known.}} | ||
=== | In [[PS548]], it was revealed that Alder had one other Pokémon that died due to illness. | ||
===Pocket Monsters BW=== | |||
[[File:Alder PMBW.png|thumb|200px|Alder in Pocket Monsters BW]] | [[File:Alder PMBW.png|thumb|200px|Alder in Pocket Monsters BW]] | ||
Alder appeared in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters BW|Kosaku Anakubo}}. | Alder appeared in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters BW|Kosaku Anakubo}}. | ||
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{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
=== | ===Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder=== | ||
{{cleanup|section}} | {{cleanup|section}} | ||
[[File:Alder FAT.png|thumb|200px|Alder in Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder]] | [[File:Alder FAT.png|thumb|200px|Alder in Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder]] | ||
Alder appears in [[Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder]] | Alder appears in [[Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder]]. He is a man with multiple personalities and describes himself as a burning man. He first appears in shadow at the Pokémon League destroyed by {{p|Zekrom}}, as N declares that he is next, having defeated all of the members of the [[Elite Four]]. On a news broadcast some time later about N's conquest of [[Unova]], he is reported missing. Calling himself an old man passing by, he throws Shin into a {{p|Trubbish}} dump to ask him to look for a very important thing with a (Japanese: ア) written on it that he has lost. | ||
He declares that Shin cannot beat N and then abandons Shin to watch him battle from a nearby rooftop. While Shin is battling, he randomly finds a [[Hyper Potion]] with a written on it hidden in his {{p|Emboar}}'s tail, which Alder claims is his present to Shin. After the battle ends, Shin asks who he is, and he reveals he is Champion of Unova, that he has known who Shin is all along, and that Shin should have the legendary Pokémon, {{p|Reshiram}}. | He declares that Shin cannot beat N and then abandons Shin to watch him battle from a nearby rooftop. While Shin is battling, he randomly finds a [[Hyper Potion]] with a written on it hidden in his {{p|Emboar}}'s tail, which Alder claims is his present to Shin. After the battle ends, Shin asks who he is, and he reveals he is Champion of Unova, that he has known who Shin is all along, and that Shin should have the legendary Pokémon, {{p|Reshiram}}. | ||
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|epnum=FAT4 | |epnum=FAT4 | ||
|epname=Get the Legendary Pokémon! | |epname=Get the Legendary Pokémon! | ||
|desc={{p|Volcarona}} is Alder's only known Pokémon. It was used to battle Shin at the [[Relic Castle]], defeating and then being defeated by Shin's {{p|Emboar}}. Alder claims it to be flawless with its perfect attacks and | |desc={{p|Volcarona}} is Alder's only known Pokémon. It was used to battle Shin at the [[Relic Castle]], defeating and then being defeated by Shin's {{p|Emboar}}. Alder claims it to be flawless with its perfect attacks and defense, and each of its six wings can separately release and manipulate its own flame to create a cage of fire. | ||
Volcarona's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Quiver Dance}}, and {{m|Fire Spin}}.}} | Volcarona's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Quiver Dance}}, and {{m|Fire Spin}}.}} | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* In the Japanese version of {{game|Black and White|s}}, Alder speaks in old-fashioned Japanese. | * In the Japanese version of {{game|Black and White|s}}, Alder speaks in old-fashioned Japanese. | ||
* Alder is the only regional Champion who is not battled during the main | * Alder is the only regional {{pkmn|Champion}} who is not battled during the main story. This is due to [[Team Plasma]]'s activities, which are preventing the battle the {{player}} would have with Alder after beating the Elite Four for the first time. | ||
* While he does not state that he specializes in any specific type, three of his six Pokémon are {{type|Bug}} in the teams he uses outside of the Pokémon World Tournament. | * While he does not state that he specializes in any specific [[type]], three of his six Pokémon are {{type|Bug}} in the teams he uses outside of the Pokémon World Tournament. | ||
* Alder is the only Champion to exclusively use Pokémon that were introduced in the same generation as himself in all of his in-game appearances. | * Alder is the only Champion to exclusively use Pokémon that were introduced in the same generation as himself in all of his in-game appearances. | ||
** Alder is also the only Champion to not use any Pokémon capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] in [[Generation VI]]. | ** Alder is also the only Champion to not use any Pokémon capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] in [[Generation VI]]. | ||
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* In the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], Alder uses one Pokémon representing each of the Unova Elite Four. He has a {{p|Chandelure}} for [[Shauntal]], a {{p|Krookodile}} for [[Grimsley]], a {{p|Reuniclus}} for [[Caitlin]], and a {{p|Conkeldurr}} for [[Marshal]]. | * In the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], Alder uses one Pokémon representing each of the Unova Elite Four. He has a {{p|Chandelure}} for [[Shauntal]], a {{p|Krookodile}} for [[Grimsley]], a {{p|Reuniclus}} for [[Caitlin]], and a {{p|Conkeldurr}} for [[Marshal]]. | ||
* According to ''Pokémon Dream'' magazine, Alder was originally going to have a more "{{wp|Christ (title)|Christ}}-like" design. | * According to ''Pokémon Dream'' magazine, Alder was originally going to have a more "{{wp|Christ (title)|Christ}}-like" design. | ||
* Alder shares his battle theme with three other characters— | * Alder shares his battle theme with three other characters—[[Ingo]], [[Emmet]], and [[Benga]]—more than any other Champion. | ||
==Names== | ==Names== | ||
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| Japanese | | Japanese | ||
| アデク ''Adeku'' | | アデク ''Adeku'' | ||
| From アデク ''adeku'' | | From アデク ''adeku'' ({{wp|List of Syzygium species|boxleaf eugenia}}), a host plant to various species of moth larvae | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| English, Brazilian Portuguese | | English, Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| Alder | | Alder | ||
| | | From ''{{wp|alder}}'', ''{{wp|Acronicta alni|alder moth}}'', and ''{{wp|alderman}}'' | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| German | |||
| Lauro | |||
| From the genus ''{{wp|Laurus}}'', possibly a reference to the {{wp|laurel wreath}} | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| Spanish | |||
| Mirto | |||
| From ''mirto'' ({{wp|Myrtus|myrtle}}), possibly a reference to the myrtle wreath or the {{wp|Myrtaceae|family}} that contains the boxleaf eugenia | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| French | | French | ||
| Goyah | | Goyah | ||
| | | From ''goyavier'' ({{wp|Psidium guajava|guava}}) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Italian | | Italian | ||
| Nardo | | Nardo | ||
| | | From ''nardo'' ({{wp|Nardostachys jatamansi|spikenard}}) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Korean | | Korean | ||
| 노간주 ''No Ganju'' | | 노간주 ''No Ganju'' | ||
| | | From 노간주나무 ''noganjunamu'' ({{wp|Juniperus rigida|temple juniper}}) and 노 (老) ''no'' (elder) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}}) | | Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}}) | ||
| 阿戴克 '' | | 阿戴克 ''Ādàikè'' | ||
| | | rowspan="2" | Transcription of his Japanese name | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}}) | | Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}}) | ||
| 阿戴克 '' | | 阿戴克 ''Ádaaihāk'' | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
| Thai | | Thai | ||
| อาเดคุ ''Adeku'' | | อาเดคุ ''Adeku'' | ||
| | | Transcription of his Japanese name | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
| Vietnamese | | Vietnamese | ||
| Adeku | | Adeku | ||
| | | Transcription of his Japanese name | ||
|} | |} | ||
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