Bertha

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Bertha is the second Elite Four member in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum. Her team is comprised of Ground-type Pokemon (Some are part Water). With this said, it is best to avoid using Electric type Pokemon 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 Pokemon because she has part-water type Pokemon, such as Empoleon or Torterra, when fighting her. The strongest Pokemon on her team is Hippowdon. Her Pokemon levels range in the 50's, so it is wise to be prepared with Potions, Revives, etc., and leveled up properly. In Platinum, her Pokemon will get stronger the more you battle her. In the anime, she was the only Elite Four member that wasn't shown challging Cynthia.

In the Anime

Bertha, along with Cynthia, the champion of the Elite Four, was mentioned in An Elite Meet and Greet! by Lucian and by Officer Jenny in A Trainer and Child Reunion!.

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.

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

Sprites

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Pokemon

Diamond and Pearl

File:Quagsire(DP)Sprite.png	File:Sudowoodo(DP)Sprite.png	File:Whiscash(DP)Sprite.png	File:Hippowdon.png	File:Golem(P)Sprite.png
Quagsire	Sudowoodo	Whiscash	Hippowdon	Golem
Level 55	Level 56	Level 55	Level 59	Level 56

Platinum

File:Whiscash(DP)Sprite.png	File:Gliscor(P)SpriteMale.png	File:Golem(P)Sprite.png	File:DPPtHippowdon.png	File:Rhyperior OCPA.png
Whiscash	Gliscor	Golem	Hippowdon	Rhyperior
Level 50	Level 53	Level 52	Level 52	Level 55

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!"

Trivia

• Many fans speculate that Bertha may be related to Agatha of the Kanto Elite Four due to their similar appearances.

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