History Characters / PokemonTheSeriesRubyAndSapphire

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[[Characters/PokemonTheOriginalSeries The Original Series]] ([[Characters.PokemonTheOriginalSeriesMistyAndBrock Misty and Brock]], [[Characters/PokemonTheOriginalSeriesMainCast Main Cast]]) | '''Ruby and Sapphire''' ([[Characters/PokemonTheSeriesRubyAndSapphireMainCast Main Cast]]) | [[Characters/PokemonTheSeriesDiamondAndPearl Diamond and Pearl]] ([[Characters/PokemonTheSeriesDiamondAndPearlMainCast Main Cast]], [[Characters/PokemonTheSeriesPaul Paul]]) | [[Characters/PokemonTheSeriesBlackAndWhite Black & White]] ([[Characters/PokemonTheSeriesBlackAndWhiteMainCast Main Cast]]) | [[Characters/PokemonTheSeriesXY XY]] ([[Characters/PokemonTheSeriesXYMainCast Main Cast]]) | [[Characters/PokemonTheSeriesSunAndMoon Sun & Moon]] ([[Characters/PokemonTheSeriesSunAndMoonMainCast Main Cast]]) | [[Characters/PokemonJourneysTheSeries Journeys]] ([[Characters/PokemonJourneysTheSeriesMainCast Main Cast]]) \\
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Characters and their Pokémon that debuted during ''Anime/PokemonTheSeriesRubyAndSapphire'', also titled ''Pokémon: Advanced Generation'' in Japan.

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* SignatureHeadgear: Harley's Cacturne-themed outfit is completed by a triangular hat that resembles the one atop Cacturne's own head.

!Gym Leaders

[[folder:Wallace (Mikuri)]]
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-->'''Voiced in Japanese by:''' Creator/ToshiyukiMorikawa
-->'''Voiced in English by:''' Sean Reyes
-->'''Voiced in Latin American Spanish by:''' José Luis Rivera
--> '''Voiced in European Spanish by:''' Cholo Moratalla

The former Leader of the Sootopolis Gym, and Juan's apprentice. He initially was the Champion with Juan filling in for his duty during the ''AG''[=-=]''BW'' era, but lost the position to Steven around ''XY''.

* AdaptationRelationshipOverhaul: He and Steven are close friends in the games. However, their anime counterparts never interact on-screen, and the only indication that they know each other is Wallace mentioning Steven in ''Journeys''.
* CurbStompBattle: Implicitly lost his battle against Ash in [=JN105=] rather quickly.
* TheBusCameBack: He makes a return in ''Journeys'' in [=JN105=], the episode featuring the anime debut of his niece, Lisia.
* MakingASplash: He specializes in the Water-type, and owns a Milotic, Swampert, and Walrein.
* MythologyGag: His usage of Swampert and Walrein is a nod to the World Tournament in ''VideoGame/PokemonBlack2AndWhite2''.
* {{Narcissist}}: He gets annoyed when Ash doesn't remember who he is in ''Journeys'', refuses to let him leave until they have a battle, and becomes jealous when Ash shows that he ''does'' remember Steven Stone.
* SameCharacterButDifferent: His personality in ''Journeys'' is completely overhauled from how it was in ''Diamond and Pearl''. During the Wallace Cup arc, he was portrayed as kind, wise, and relatively humble despite his status, while ''Journeys'' makes him far more petty, flamboyant, and egotistical.
* SignatureMon: His ace is Milotic, getting displayed several times throughout the Wallace Cup and being the last Pokémon used in his battle with Ash.
* TheWorfEffect: He claims to be an equal to Steven Stone, one of the strongest trainers in the world (and despite his new {{narcissist}}ic personality in ''Journeys'', this holds weight as he's a former Champion himself). He still loses to Ash in their battle to show how powerful the latter has become.

!Battle Frontier

[[folder:In General]]
* AdaptedOut: None of the Frontier Brains exploit their various stipulations that gave the Frontier a challenging experience in the first place (probably because some of the stipulations can be hard to translate in anime form; looking at you, Greta); once Ash finds a facility, he gets to challenge the Frontier Brain right off the bat. The Silver Symbols are omitted, as well; Ash gets the Gold Symbol immediately after defeating one.
* CompressedAdaptation: The idea of setting the Frontier in the Kanto region is, on paper, a way to advertise both ''Emerald'' and ''[=FireRed and LeafGreen=]'' at the same time.
* RankUp: A trainer that actually manages to beat the Battle Frontier is given the chance to become a Frontier Brain him-/herself. Scott actually offers this to Ash, only for the latter to turn it down.

[[folder: Scott]]
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-->'''Voiced in Japanese by:''' Koichi Sakaguchi
-->'''Voiced in English by:''' Frank Frankson (4Kids), Bill Rogers (current)
-->'''Voiced in Latin American Spanish by:''' Luis Alfonso Padilla
--> '''Voiced in European Spanish by:''' Carlos del Pino

The owner of the Battle Frontier, he first appears as a witness to Ash's battle against the Elite Four member (and substitute Viridian leader) Agatha. Although Ash lost, Scott saw potential in the young trainer, and recommends that he take on the Frontier.

* AscendedExtra: In ''Emerald'', he really doesn't do much. Here, he's present in each and every one of Ash's Frontier matches.
* TheChooserOfTheOne: On the lookout for strong trainers, and sees that Ash has potential.
* DrivesLikeCrazy: He and Birch would probably get along pretty well.
* HawaiianShirtedTourist: The fact that he even travels all over the place certainly gives him the image of one.
* HiddenEyes: Averted, as this is perhaps the only adaptation where Scott removes his shades (although only once) to show his eyes.
* KingIncognito: When Ash first meets him, Scott is looking for strong trainers, and tells him about the Battle Frontier. He later shows up for all ten of Ash's matches against the seven Frontier Brains (including his rematches with Anabel and Brandon), but doesn't reveal his status as the owner of the Battle Frontier until Ash is getting ready for his last match with Brandon.
* NiceGuy: He's friendly and well-mannered to pretty much everyone, and is understanding when Ash opts to continue traveling and challenging gyms rather than join him as a Frontier Brain, telling him the offer will always be open.
* SigilSpam: The Gen III Battle Frontier logo, pasted on his car as well as his [=PokéNav=].

[[folder: Noland (Datsura)]]
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[[caption-width-right:320:Factory Head Noland]]
-->'''Voiced in Japanese by:''' Creator/NobuyukiHiyama
-->'''Voiced in English by:''' David Wills
-->'''Voiced in Latin American Spanish by:''' Jorge García
--> '''Voiced in European Spanish by:''' Iñaki Crespo

The Frontier Brain of the Battle Factory, which is located near Cerulean City. When Ash comes to challenge him, Noland allows Ash to choose which of the former's factory Pokémon he desires to have a 1-on-1 battle against. However, Ash ends up picking to battle the Articuno that Noland managed to befriend. Noland provides the Knowledge Symbol to those who defeat him.
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* AndroclesLion: Befriended a wild Articuno after he saved its life.
* SignatureMon: Articuno. Noland has many regular Pokémon at hand, from Venusaur to Machamp to Camerupt. But he is most associated with Articuno because Ash chose it as his opponent Pokémon, leading to an epic battle that sees Ash's Charizard narrowly defeating Articuno, giving Ash's first victory over a Legendary Pokémon.
* UnexpectedCharacter: In-universe, not a single person present (except probably Noland himself) expected Ash to choose Articuno as his opponent in their Frontier match.

[[folder: Greta (Kogomi)]]
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[[caption-width-right:350:Arena Tycoon Greta]]
-->'''Voiced in Japanese by:''' Creator/SanaeKobayashi
-->'''Voiced in English by:''' Sonny Dei
-->'''Voiced in Latin American Spanish by:''' Mildred Barrera
--> '''Voiced in European Spanish by:''' Silvia Sarmentera

The Frontier Brain of the Battle Arena, which is located near Saffron City. Greta in the anime is made a Fighting-type expert, and when Ash comes to challenge her, he has to spin a roulette to see if he will be taking her on in a 1-on-1, 2-on-2, or 3-on-3 Pokémon battle. He ends having a 2-on-2 against her. Greta provides the Guts Symbol to those who defeat her.

* BareFistedMonk: Unlike the games, she clearly specializes in Fighting-type Pokémon.
* {{Fangirl}}: Self-professed fan of Chuck and Brawly, explaining her preference for fighting-types.
* HotBlooded: Like Ash, she is incredibly passionate about battling and is always in high spirit.
* OneShotCharacter: She only appears in her debut episode.
* TheUnreveal: Greta's roulette wheel (which decides the number of Pokémon the Brain and her challenger will use) has an option that can go up to three Pokémon per battle. But since Ash's spin landed the wheel on a 2-on-2 instead, the audience never found out what her 3rd Pokémon actually was.

[[folder: Tucker (Heath)]]
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[[caption-width-right:350:Dome Ace Tucker]]
-->'''Voiced in Japanese by:''' Creator/KentaMiyake
-->'''Voiced in English by:''' Bill Rogers
-->'''Voiced in Latin American Spanish by:''' Creator/IrwinDaayan
--> '''Voiced in European Spanish by:''' Juan Antonio García Sainz de la Maza

The Frontier Brain of the Battle Dome, which is located near Lavender Town. Tucker in the anime is a famous superstar who shows off in front of a large stadium audience. He faces off against Ash in a Double Battle where he puts to use his strategy of combining Fire and Water into a fusion attack; a tactic that May puts to use for her Contest battles. Tucker provides the Tactics Symbol to those who defeat him.

* AgentPeacock: Despite his flamboyant appearance and hammy attitude, he gave Ash one hell of a battle.
* AmbiguouslyGay: He's incredibly flamboyant in appearance and personality, and gives very romantic descriptions of Pokémon moves. But his sexuality is left unmentioned.
* DualBoss: Faces Ash down in a Double Battle.
* GracefulLoser: After Ash defeats him Tucker accepts defeat, even claps for Ash for a well fought battle, and convinces his fans to the same.
* HoistByHisOwnPetard: His Arcanine and Swampert are beaten when Ash's Corphish and Swellow use their own CombinationAttack on them.
* OneShotCharacter: Only appears in his debut episode.

[[folder: Lucy (Azami)]]
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[[caption-width-right:350:Pike Queen Lucy]]
-->'''Voiced in Japanese by:''' Creator/AtsukoTanaka
-->'''Voiced in English by:''' Emily Williams
-->'''Voiced in Latin American Spanish by:''' Laura Ayala
--> '''Voiced in European Spanish by:''' María Antonia Rodríguez

The Frontier Brain of the Battle Pike, which is located near Fuchsia City. When Ash comes to challenge her, Lucy faces off against him in a 2-on-2 utilizing serpent-like Pokémon. She also owns a wide variety of Pokémon who all have closed eyes, which plays into why Lucy develops a crush on Brock. Lucy provides the Luck Symbol to those who defeat her.

* AdaptationalNiceGuy: She was an arrogant {{Sadist}} in the games, whereas she's an aloof but kind young lady here.
* AloofDarkHairedGirl: She gets the personality to play this trope straight, unlike in the games.
* AlwaysSomeoneBetter: Her Seviper easily crushes Jessie's Seviper in a battle, reminding Ash that she won't be a pushover like Team Rocket.
* AnimalMotif: [[SnakeAndSerpentTropes Snakes.]] Her introductory episode is even titled ''Queen of the Serpentine''.
* CrushBlush: Gains one whenever Brock complimented her.
* EyesAlwaysShut: Not her, but it's the main reason she likes Brock.
* GlassCannon: Scott notes how her idea of battle is all offense.
* HasAType: It is implied that at least part of the reason she has a crush on Brock is because of his EyesAlwaysShut. When she returns home at the end of the episode and is greeted by all her other Pokémon, they have similar eyes as Brock, and she comments she met someone whose eyes reminded her of them.
* OneeSama: Her assistants called her such in the original Japanese.
* OneShotCharacter: Only appears in her debut episode.
* SignatureMon: Seviper. Her outfit is modeled after Seviper and it's her easily her most trusted Pokémon.
* SnakesAreSinister: Subverted. Lucy in the anime is quite nice and she even has a [[SnakesAreSexy beautiful]] [[SeaSerpents Milotic]] on her team.

[[folder: Spenser (Ukon)]]
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[[caption-width-right:350:Palace Maven Spenser]]
-->'''Voiced in Japanese by:''' Creator/NachiNozawa
-->'''Voiced in English by:''' Eric Schussler
-->'''Voiced in Latin American Spanish by:''' Jorge Ornelas
--> '''Voiced in European Spanish by:''' Roberto Cuenca Martínez

The Frontier Brain of the Battle Place, which is located on an island near the Seafoam Islands. Spenser in the anime appears to be an expert at naturesk Pokémon, such as utilizing Grass-types. He's first introduced helping Ash out with his Sceptile, who needed comfort after a love rejection broke his heart. Once it's time for battle, Spenser faces off against Ash in a 3-on-3 where the trainers can run along with their Pokémon in order for the battling to take place amongst the natural surroundings. Spenser provides the Spirits Symbol to those who defeat him.

* CoolOldGuy: Since their match takes place in the span of an entire forest, there is a lot of running among trainers and their Mons; Spenser has no trouble keeping up with either in spite of his age.
* FriendToAllLivingThings: He lives a simple life to appreciate the wonders of the natural world, and his knowledge helps Sceptile get over his broken heart.
* MidBattleTeaBreak: Offers Ash recess time so they can have lunch in the middle of their match.

[[folder: Anabel (Lila)]]
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[[caption-width-right:320:Salon Maiden Anabel]]
-->'''Voiced in Japanese by:''' Creator/AkikoKimura
-->'''Voiced in English by:''' Hilary Thomas
-->'''Voiced in Latin American Spanish by:''' Rebeca Gómez
--> '''Voiced in European Spanish by:''' Sara Vivas

The Frontier Brain of the Battle Tower, which is located near Tohjo Falls. In the anime, Anabel is made a Psychic-type expert to the point of being able to telepathically speak to her Pokémon through her mind, and her role as the leader of the Frontier Brains was given to Brandon. Anabel faces off against Ash in two 3-on-3 battles due to Ash losing the first match against her. The time that Anabel spent interacting with Ash, such as witnessing how much he cares for his Pokémon, is also what results in her developing a crush on him. Anabel provides the Ability Symbol to those who defeat her.

* AdaptationalBadass: An odd, yet more conventional use of the trope in which ''she'' is the one who's become more badass rather than her party. In the games, she wasn't noted to have any kinds of special abilities and was essentially just a powerful trainer. In the anime, she possesses empathic abilities that allow her to command her team non-verbally.
* AdaptationalNiceGuy: Anabel in the games was a big case of GoodIsNotNice - she's respectful and nice only to trainers who impress her with their battle skills, while taunting and looking down upon those who don't as people with "no talent". It's ''highly'' unlikely that the games' version of Anabel would help Ash, much less fall in love with him, after he lost to her.
* AdaptationalWimp: Unlike in the games, she's not the leader of the Battle Frontier (that role going to Brandon instead). Her team also lacks the OlympusMons she commanded in the games, even though her team is quite powerful for a Psychic-type specialist such as herself.
* AllLoveIsUnrequited: She clearly has it ''bad'' for Ash, but being a ChasteHero ObliviousToLove, he doesn't see the cues.
->''"Guess you can't sense feelings yet, Ash, or you would've sensed my feelings for you."''
* {{Bifauxnen}}: Ash and friends didn't realize she was a girl thanks to her appearance and androgynous voice.
* CurtainsMatchTheWindow: Violet hair and eyes.
* TheEmpath: Can even mentally communicate with her Pokémon when she really gets into battle.
* SignatureMon: Espeon is her favorite Pokémon and thus her final Pokémon in her rematch against Ash. It nearly defeats Ash's Pikachu, only losing when Pikachu turns off the lights (preventing Anabel from seeing Ash's next move) and then uses Volt Tackle as the finisher.
* ATasteOfDefeat: Ash's winning streak in the Frontier screeched to a halt with her. In their first match, she defeats Ash with only one of her three Mons knocked out.

[[folder: Brandon (Jindai)]]
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[[caption-width-right:350:Pyramid King Brandon]]
-->'''Voiced in Japanese by:''' Masayuki Omoro
-->'''Voiced in English by:''' Craig Blair
-->'''Voiced in Latin American Spanish by:''' Rolando de Castro (Advance Generation), Manuel Campuzano (Diamond & Pearl)
--> '''Voiced in European Spanish by:''' Miguel Ángel del Hoyo

The Frontier Brain of the Battle Pyramid, which because of the structure's ability to fly can be found at any location. Unlike the games, Brandon is made the leader of the Frontier Brains. Brandon is currently searching around ancient ruins in order to capture the legendary Regi-trio, which Ash first arrives at the Battle Pyramid when it was landed near Pewter City. However, his 1-on-1 battle with Brandon gets all weird when Ash's body ends up getting taken over by the spirit of the Pokélantis King. Brandon's battle against the spirit frees Ash, but the Pyramid King is left unimpressed by Ash's incompetence of getting taken over by a spirit, and holds off the rematch for a later time.
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Later on when the Battle Pyramid is grounded at a valley ruin, Ash gets to have his 1-on-1 rematch with Brandon, but ends up losing, which leaves Ash to train some more until Brandon is free for a second rematch. Once Brandon is ready again, he notices the close bonds that Ash has with the four Pokémon (Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charizard, and Squirtle) that Ash had since early Kanto, which Brandon instead challenges Ash to a 4-on-4 to battle against Ash's original squad, which Ash accepts. After a hard-fought battle, Ash finally manages to triumph over Brandon, and he's declared to have completed the Battle Frontier. Brandon provides the Brave Symbol to those who defeat him.
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Brandon makes a return in Sinnoh where he flies his Battle Pyramid to Snowpoint City in order to investigate the nearby Snowpoint Temple that houses Regigigas. While there, he winds up having a 3-on-6 battle against Paul due to a past gripe regarding his older brother, Reggie, and ends up having to protect Regigigas against Pokémon Hunter J.

* TheAce: He's the strongest of the Frontier Brains, and owns the ''immensely'' powerful legendary golem trio. Many a trainer's Battle Frontier winning streak (including Paul's brother Reggie) ended against him. It took Ash gathering his original three starters (Squirtle, Bulbasaur and Charizard) and Brandon using a ''handicapped team'' for Ash to just '''BARELY''' manage to win against this utter beast of a trainer.
* AdaptationalPersonalityChange: In the games, Brandon is HotBlooded ThrillSeeker who theatrically invokes danger as a key part of adventure, while in the anime, Brandon is a SternTeacher who severely chastises people for getting into danger.
* AdventurerArchaeologist: Not only is Brandon one of them, there's scarcely an appearance of his that ''doesn't'' involve ruins to be explored.
* ArcWelding: In DP, it was revealed that he indirectly caused Paul's FreudianExcuse.
* BarrierMaiden: He states his intent to have his three Regis become the new pillars that protect Regigigas after Hunter J destroyed/murdered the previous ones.
* BigNo: Yells these out whenever he disapproves of something.
* TheBusCameBack: Returns during the Snowpoint City episodes in the DP saga.
* CharacterizationMarchesOn: When he's first introduced, he appears to be always grumpy throughout the episode around Ash and friends, and unforgiving towards their recklessness. When he returns and meets Ash again, while he can be stern at certain moments, he's far more welcoming and friendlier to Ash and his friends.
* CurbStompBattle:
** Ash's first match with him went down like this. Despite having a type advantage with Sceptile and being possessed by an evil king that [[CombatPragmatist played extremely dirty to win]], Ash was defeated in one hit.
** It's revealed in a flashback that when Reggie challenged him, he lost without defeating a single one of Brandon's Pokémon.
** He effortlessly defeats Paul in a full battle, once again without allowing any of his Pokémon to be knocked out.
* CurtainsMatchTheWindow: His brown hair and eyes.
* DisappointedByTheMotive: He was not impressed with Paul using Reggie's battle with him as a FreudianExcuse, calling Paul out with a well-deserved TheReasonYouSuckSpeech.
* DontCallMeSir: He hates being called "Mister".
* FinalBoss: Brandon is the final opponent of the Battle Frontier that Ash faces and definitely lives up to the title of "Pyramid King".
* FuturisticPyramid: This version of the Battle Pyramid is a giant ''flying'' contraption which he uses to travel around.
* GeniusBruiser: The bruising mainly comes from his mons, but he is an accomplished Archaeologist and is knowledgeable in ancient history and language.
* MightyGlacier: His Regi trio are all extremely powerful tanks that make up for their lack of speed with defense. Brandon states that his main battling style is to take anything his opponent can bring.
* OlympusMons: He utilizes the three Regis in his battles.
* PerpetualFrowner: He almost always has a stern-looking expression on his face. He does smile on several occasions, though.
* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: He's prone to giving these out to people he's defeated.
** He points out that the reason Ash got possessed by the evil king was because of Ash's arrogance and carelessness.
** After effortlessly defeating Reggie, he lambasts him for his lack of a distinct quality or strength in his battling style, indirectly inspiring Paul's own obsession with strength moving forward.
** Lastly, he gives his biggest and most important one to Paul himself, tearing into his [[DisappointedByTheMotive single-minded approach to power]] and for letting his emotions overtake him in battle. This speech, on the other hand, is the catalyst for Paul's CharacterDevelopment, causing him to become significantly more respectful of both his Pokémon and opponents.
--->"'''''[[BigNo NO!]]''''' All wrapped up in the past. But, why then, do you walk the Pokémon path in the first place? Tell me ''why'' do you battle?"
* ScissorsCutsRock: Protect is a move that blocks almost any move no matter how powerful. Yet Brandon's Regirock destroys Paul's Electabuzz's Protect with a ''really'' strong Stone Edge. Bulbapedia marks it as an error, stating that only Feint, Shadow Force and Phantom Force are supposed to get through Protect normally.
* SignatureMon: His Regi trio, Regirock, Registeel and Regice, are his most famous Pokémon on hand.
* TakenForGranite: The only human who was petrified by J's technology (as were his three Regis). Thankfully, Regigigas reversed it using Hidden Power.
* ThatOneBoss: InUniverse. He's the ''only'' major, certified opponent so far who Ash had to battle ''thrice'' (though the first time, Ash was possessed by an evil spirit), he has three Legendaries, he was the only opponent Reggie could scarcely scratch (and the loss caused him to decide to quit training professionally), ''and'' he's only the second person known to have given Paul a CurbStompBattle (the other is Cynthia). And when Ash ''did'' beat him, he was only using ''one'' of the Regi trio - the freshly-caught Regice. So yes, he qualifies for this.
* ThirdTimesTheCharm: Ash only beat him on his third try.
* ToughLove: He truly wants to bring and inspire the best in all of his challengers, and he firmly believes harshly reminding them of their personal shortcomings as trainers will help them re-evaluate and work on improving themselves.
* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: Paul stated his desire to challenge Brandon to a rematch during his farewell to Ash, but this plot point is not referenced again when Ash and Paul reunite in ''Journeys'', nor is Brandon mentioned again in general despite the Battle Frontier being one of Ash's greatest achievements.

!Villains
[[folder: Team Magma]]
A villainous team in the Hoenn region. They are experts in geology and plate tectonics, and want to awaken the Pokemon Groudon in order to expand the land mass of the world.

* AffablyEvil: Maxie, the leader of Team Magma, is quite civil with Ash and his friends while they hold them captive, even while finding himself at odds with them.
* EvilVsEvil: They have many conflicts with Team Aqua due to their opposing goals.
* ObviouslyEvil: Their costumes make it pretty obvious that they're bad guys.

[[folder: Team Aqua]]
A rival faction that wants to expand the world's water, and seeks to awaken Kyogre in order to do so.

* EvilVsEvil: With Team Magma, who they have frequent conflicts with.
* KickTheDog: When they hold a weather station hostage and threaten to summon storms to electrocute the workers there.
* LightIsNotGood: Their costumes don't look that threatening compared to Team Magma, but they're just as dangerous as they are, if not more so.

[[folder: Rico]]

A poacher appearing in "A Poached Ego" who is hunting poison-type Pokemon for his client. He runs into Team Rocket, and tries to capture their Arbok and Weezing.

* EvilPoacher: He's out to catch as many Poison Pokemon as he can, using traps and guns to do so.
* EvilVsEvil: He has repeated clashes with Team Rocket, who want to steal the Ekans and Koffing he caught.
* HateSink: A vile poacher played completely seriously and with no redeeming traits.
* SmugSnake: He thinks very highly of himself and underestimates his opponents.
* VileVillainSaccharineShow: The episode he's in is very dramatic and he's played dead straight, trying to shoot the Pokemon he's after and even threatening Team Rocket's lives in the dub.

[[folder: Colonel Hansen]]
A corrupt official in the Mirage Kingdom who is plotting to usurp the king, and targets Misty for her Togepi in order to do this.

* ItsPersonal: One of Misty's most personal enemies, due to trying to steal Togepi and his actions resulting in her having to release it so it can protect the Togepi paradise.
* LaserGuidedKarma: He betrays Team Rocket and blasts them off when he deems them of no more use, so they get back at him by helping free the king, who promptly arrests him.
* SmugSnake: He's very arrogant and confident that he'll come out on top.
* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: He pulls this on Team Rocket once he's overthrown the king. It backfires, as they decide to help take him down in revenge.

[[folder: Brodie]]

A professional thief and a member of Team Magma who debuted in "Unfair Weather Friends" under the disguise of a woman named Millie.

* TheBadGuyWins: Successfully manages make off with the data on Groudon and Kyorge outwitting Ash and co., Team Rocket, and Team Aqua in "Unfair Weather Friends." Even after failing to make off with the Ribbon Cup in "The Ribbon Cup Caper," Brodie still manages to escape without being arrested and is never seen again making him one of very few villains in the series to have never been punished for his crimes.
* TheBusCameBack: Since appearing in "Unfair Weather Friends," Brodie reappears nearly 40 episodes later in "The Ribbon Cup Caper" now working independently due to Team Magma (and Team Aqua) disbanding.
* CallingCard: Leaves one behind whenever he steals something.
* EvilVsEvil: Was the biggest opposition to Team Aqua in the episode "Unfair Weather Friends" trying to also acquire information on Groudon and Kyogre.
* KnowWhenToFoldThem: As soon he was cornered by Ash, his friends, and Officer Jenny at the end of the episode "The Ribbon Cup Caper," Brodie hands over the Ribbon Cup without a fight deeming it "not valuable enough" for him.
* MasterOfDisguise: Brodie's claim to fame is his ability to disguise himself as anyone and even mimic their voices perfectly, even women.
* RedBaron: He has two: "The Phantom Thief" and "The Man of a Thousand Faces".
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: After giving up the Ribbon Cup (with Team Rocket catching it as he did so), Brodie decides to take off after becoming bored managing to escape before Officer Jenny could arrest him.
* SignatureMon: Ditto (which fits [[MasterOfDisguise perfectly]] with his gimmick). Oddly enough, he doesn't use Ditto when he reappears in "The Ribbon Cup Caper" and has a Golbat instead to use Haze to help Brodie with his escapes.
* VillainExitStageLeft: Another one of his specialties. Brodie always makes his escapes via jetpack whenever he finishes up an assignment.
* VoiceChangeling: Alongside being able to perfectly disguise himself as any person, he can also mimic their voices as well.

This is specifically for characters and their Pokémon that debuted during ''Anime/PokemonTheSeriesRubyAndSapphire'', also titled ''Pokémon: Advanced Generation'' in Japan. For more characters from the ''Anime/PokemonTheSeries'' anime, click [[Characters/PokemonTheSeries here]].

* Characters/PokemonTheSeriesRubyAndSapphireMainCast
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!Hoenn Gym Leaders

!Kanto Battle Frontier

These are the tropes pertaining to the characters associated with the Battle Frontier.

This is specifically for characters and their Pokémon that debuted during ''Anime/PokemonTheSeriesRubyAndSapphire'', also titled ''Pokémon: Advanced Generation'' in Japan. For more characters from the ''Anime/PokemonTheSeries'' anime, click [[Characters/PokemonTheSeries here]]. Tropes for Brock and his Pokémon (even ones caught here) belong in [[Characters/PokemonTheSeriesBrock his page]].

[[index]]
* ''Characters/PokemonTheSeriesRubyAndSapphireAshsPokemon''
* ''Characters/PokemonTheSeriesRubyAndSapphireCast''
** ''Characters/PokemonTheSeriesMay''
* ''Characters/PokemonTheSeriesRubyAndSapphireGymLeadersAndFrontierBrains''
* ''Characters/PokemonTheSeriesRubyAndSapphireVillains''
[[/index]]

This is specifically for characters and their Pokémon that debuted during ''Anime/PokemonTheSeriesRubyAndSapphire'', also titled ''Pokémon: Advanced Generation'' in Japan. For more characters from the ''Anime/PokemonTheSeries'' anime, click [[Characters/PokemonTheSeries here]]. Tropes for Brock and his Pokémon (even ones caught here) belong in the Characters/PokemonTheOriginalSeriesCast page.

This is specifically for characters and their Pokémon that debuted during ''Anime/PokemonTheSeriesRubyAndSapphire'', also titled ''Pokémon: Advanced Generation'' in Japan. For more characters from the ''Anime/PokemonTheSeries'' anime, click [[Characters/PokemonTheSeries here]]. Tropes for Brock and his Pokémon (even ones caught here) belong in the Characters/PokemonAnimeOriginalSeries page.

* ''Characters/PokemonAdvancedGenerationPokemon''
* ''Characters/PokemonAdvancedGenerationCast''
* ''Characters/PokemonAdvancedGenerationOpponents''