Bertha

Template:EliteFour Bertha is the second Elite Four member fought in Diamond, Pearl and Platinum. Her team is comprised of Ground-type Pokémon (some are part Water). With this said, it is best to avoid using Electric-type Pokémon against her, as they will not last long in the battle. The best alternative is to have either a Water or most recommended Grass-type Pokémon because she has part-water type Pokémon, such as Empoleon or Torterra, when fighting her. The strongest Pokémon on her team is Hippowdon. Her Pokémon levels range in the 50's, so it is wise to be prepared with Potions, Revives, etc., and leveled up properly. In Platinum, her Pokémon will get stronger the more you battle her.

Biography

Manga

Adventures

Main article: Bertha (Adventures)

Anime

Main Series

Diamond and Pearl

Bertha, along with Cynthia, the champion of the Elite Four, was mentioned in An Elite Meet and Greet! by Lucian.

DP Sinnoh League Victors

File:Bertha.jpg

Bertha in the anime

She made her debut in An Elite Coverup!, where she, along with Ash and his friends, helped Roland get his Magby back from Team Rocket. After chasing them on her jeep, the group battled the trio and got back Magby.

Later, Bertha battled Ash and his Torterra but managed to defeat him relatively easily. She also advised him to be more observant in battles.

Movie Series

She made a cameo appearance during the credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Quotes

Before battle

"Well, well. You're quite the adorable Trainer, but you've also got a spine. Ahaha! I'm Bertha. I have a preference for Ground-type Pokémon. Well, would you show this old lady how much you've learned?"

During battle

"Dear child, don't assume for an instant that you've won."

When defeated

"Well! Dear child, I must say, that was most impressive. Your Pokémon believed in you and did their best to earn you the win. Even though I've lost, I find myself with this silly grin!"

After battle

"You're quite something, youngster. I like how you and your Pokémon earned the win by working as one. That's what makes you so strong. Ahahaha! I think that you can go as far as you want."

Last words

"The Trainer in the next room is a much more formidable opponent. You really must have your wits about you. However, I think you can go as far as you desire. Ahahaha!"

Sprites

Gen. IV		Platinum		VS Sprite

Pokémon

Games

Diamond and Pearl

Quagsire		Sudowoodo		Whiscash		Hippowdon		Golem
Lv. 55	♀	Lv. 56	♀	Lv. 55	♀	Lv. 59	♀	Lv. 56	♀
Ability: Damp		Ability: Sturdy		Ability: Oblivious		Ability: Sand Stream		Ability: Rock Head
Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: Sitrus Berry		Item: None
-		Sandstorm		Rock Slide		Earthquake		Gyro Ball		-
-		Earthquake		Fissure		Crunch		Brick Break		-
-		Hammer Arm		Aqua Tail		Stone Edge		Sandstorm		-
-		Sucker Punch		Zen Headbutt		Curse		Earthquake		-

Platinum

• First Battle
• Rematch

Whiscash		Gliscor		Golem		Hippowdon		Rhyperior
Lv. 50	♀	Lv. 53	♀	Lv. 52	♀	Lv. 52	♀	Lv. 55	♀
Ability: Oblivious		Ability: Hyper Cutter		Ability: Rock Head		Ability: Sand Stream		Ability: Lightningrod
Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: Sitrus Berry
-		Earthquake		Fire Punch		Stone Edge		Avalanche		-
-		Fire Fang		Earthquake		Crunch		Megahorn		-
-		Thunder Fang		Sandstorm		Earthquake		Rock Wrecker		-
-		Ice Fang		ThunderPunch		Yawn		Earthquake		-

Whiscash		Gliscor		Golem		Hippowdon		Rhyperior
Lv. 66	♀	Lv. 69	♀	Lv. 68	♀	Lv. 68	♀	Lv. 71	♀
Ability: Oblivious		Ability: Hyper Cutter		Ability: Rock Head		Ability: Sand Stream		Ability: Lightningrod
Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: Sitrus Berry
-		Earthquake		Fire Punch		Stone Edge		Avalanche		-
-		Fire Fang		Earthquake		Crunch		Megahorn		-
-		Thunder Fang		Sandstorm		Earthquake		Rock Wrecker		-
-		Ice Fang		ThunderPunch		Yawn		Earthquake		-

Anime

Main Series

On hand

Pokémon	Information
File:Bertha Hippowdon.jpg		Bertha used Hippowdon when she battled Ash's Torterra.
Hippowdon

Pokémon	Information
		Bertha uses Golem's Rock Blast to destroy Team Rocket's Pokémon armor.
Golem

Pokémon	Information
		When Team Rocket escapes with their balloon Bertha uses Gliscor's move Guillotine.
Gliscor

Trivia

• While her Hippowdon is invariably female in the games, it shows male coloration in other media—namely the TCG and the anime.
• Bertha and Volkner are the only major trainers in the Diamond & Pearl anime series to use a Pokémon from their in-game Platinum team.
• Coincidentally, both of the aforementioned Pokémon, Gliscor and Electivire, belong to Ash's rival Paul.
• Bertha is the only Sinnoh Elite Four member who was not seen battling Cynthia in the anime.
• Bertha is currently the only female Ground-type specialist.

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