Blue

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"Yo! Finally got here, huh? I wasn't in the mood at Cinnabar, but now I'm ready to battle you. ... You're telling me you conquered all the Gyms in Johto? Heh! Johto's Gyms must be pretty pathetic then. Hey, don't worry about it. I'll know if you are good or not by battling you right now. Ready, Johto Champ?"

— Blue, Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal.

Blue Oak (Japanese: オーキド・グリーン Green Ōkido) is the player's rival in the Generation I games and their remakes, and is a Pokémon Champion for a short while. During the Generation II games, Blue serves as the Gym Leader of Viridian City's Gym in the absence of Giovanni.

Blue is very unique as a Gym Leader, because he has no set type for his Gym, and instead uses a variety of Pokémon. He gives the Earth Badge to trainers who are able to defeat him.

Appearance

Blue is a young man with light skin, brown eyes, and light auburn spiky hair. In Red, Blue, and Yellow (Generation I), he wears a long purple shirt, dark gray pants, a necklace, and brown boots with black straps encircling them.

In FireRed and LeafGreen (Generation III), his apperance changes slightly; the colours of his shirt and pants are switched, so he wears a short-sleeved dark gray shirt and purple pants and black shoes. He also carries a light blue pack around his waist, and has purple bands around his wrists.

In HeartGold and SoulSilver (Generation IV), Blue appears older than he was in previous Generations. He is slightly taller and more mature-looking. He wears a black leather jacket, a black belt around his waist, khaki pants, and black shoes.

It is noted that Gary Oak, from the Anime, strongly resembles Blue. 

Personality

In the Generation I games, Blue is a self-absorbed, rude, snarky and overly competitive rival to the player. He will often insult the player, and does not act as a good sport when the player defeats him in a battle. With each defeat, he insists that the player was lesser and weaker than he was, and denies the fact that he is not as skilled. He disrespectfully bids farewell, often saying, "Smell ya later!" as he walks away.

However, in HeartGold and SoulSilver (Generation IV ) Blue is a more mature, and much kinder person who gracefully accepts defeat when challenged at the Viridian Gym .

Biography

Games

Main Games

As previously noted, Blue serves as the player's Rival in the Generation I and Generation III remake games. In Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold and SoulSilver (Generations II and IV), Blue has a less involved role, as the Viridian City Gym Leader.

Red, Green & Blue

In Pokémon Red and Blue, the player first meets Blue in Professor Oak's Lab, where he gives both a starter Pokémon.

The original artwork for Blue.

Despite the player first meeting Blue at the games start, the characters have evidently known each other for a long time, as stated by Professor Oak. As with every game, whichever Pokémon the player chooses, the rival (Blue) will choose the type that is effective against it (e.g. player chooses Bulbasaur (Grass), rival will then choose Charmander (Fire).

Later, after receiving the Pokédex, Blue will set out to find every Pokémon and be one step ahead of the player. As the player progresses through the game, he/she will encounter their rival in several locations and have to battle them every time.

Toward the end, after receiving all eight Gym Badges and defeating all of the Elite Four, it is revealed that Blue has already defeated the Elite Four and has become the Pokémon Champion. Challenging him, the player will battle Blue for the title, and when defeated, Professor Oak will come in and induct the player into the Hall of Fame.

Blue's appearance in the original games changes twice from the original appearance, throughout the game. The second appearance is similar to the first, with the addition of a backpack and a Poké Ball. The third (champion appearance), looks almost completely different, with an all new attire, and different hair.

For a complete listing of Blue's Pokémon in these games, click here.

Yellow

Blue's role in Yellow is similar to that of the Red and Blue version. In this game however, his appearance is more similar to Gary's appearance from the anime series. Also, instead of choosing the opposite Pokémon, Blue chooses Eevee as it is the only one, while the player must take Pikachu. The first two battles with Blue are the deciding factor for what his Eevee will evolve into. It is decided on whether the player wins or loses the battles in Professor Oak's lab and on Route 22, or simply skips the latter area.

In these games, Blue's appearance also alters twice after a while, though not as dramatic as the champion appearance in the Red and Blue games. The battle sprite simply are in new poses each time. He is still the Champion until you defeat him.

Gold, Silver & Crystal

Blue's role in the Generation II games is far less involved when compare to the previous. After the disappearance of Giovanni, the former Head of Team Rocket and Viridian Gym Leader, Blue takes over the Gym. Unfortunately for trainers, he is never usually at the Gym, making it hard to battle at the Gym. Unlike any other known Gym Leaders, Blue uses a variety of types in his Pokémon team.

FireRed & LeafGreen

File:Blue (FRLG).png

Blue's role in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen is exactly the same as in Red and Blue. The only slight difference however is that his appearance does not change throughout the games.

For a complete listing of Blue's Pokémon teams in this game, click here.

HeartGold & SoulSilver

Blue's role in the Generation IV games is far less involved compared to FireRed and LeafGreen. Much similar to its namesakes Gold and Silver, Blue becomes the leader of the Viridian Gym. He still uses a variety of Pokémon. In these games, he is the strongest Gym Leader in Kanto.

Manga

Adventures

Main article: Blue (Adventures)

Anime

Blue as he appears in Pokémon Origins anime special.

Blue has never officially been featured in the Pokémon anime series. He is however, the basis for the character Gary Oak. Gary's appearance, attitude, and relationships with other characters has been modeled after and is similar to Blue.

Main Series

Main article: Gary Oak

Origins

Main article: Blue (anime)

Sprites

First Battle Sprite from Gen. I		Second Battle Sprite from Gen. I		Third Battle Sprite from Gen. I		First Battle Sprite from Y		Second Battle Sprite from Y		Third Battle Sprite from Y		Battle Sprite from Gen. II
Blue in the intro to FRLG		First Battle Sprite from Gen. III		Second Battle Sprite from Gen. III		Third Battle Sprite from Gen. III		Blue in the credits for FRLG		Battle Sprite from Gen. IV		VS Sprite from Gen. IV		Battle Sprite from Gen. V
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Pokémon

Games

Main Games

R/B/G

If player chose:

• Bulbasaur
• Charmander
• Squirtle

Pidgeot		Alakazam		Rhydon		Exeggutor		Gyarados		Charizard
Lv. 61	-	Lv. 59	-	Lv. 61	-	Lv. 61	-	Lv. 63	-	Lv. 65	-
-		Psybeam		Leer		Barrage		Dragon Rage		Fire Spin
-		Psychic		Tail Whip		Hypnosis		Hyper Beam		Rage
-		Reflect		Fury Attack		Stomp		Leer		Slash
-		Recover		Horn Drill		-		Hydro Pump		Fire Blast

Pidgeot		Alakazam		Rhydon		Exeggutor		Arcanine		Blastoise
Lv. 61	-	Lv. 59	-	Lv. 61	-	Lv. 63	-	Lv. 61	-	Lv. 65	-
-		Psychic		Leer		Hypnosis		Roar		Blizzard
-		Psybeam		Tail Whip		Barrage		Leer		Withdraw
-		Reflect		Fury Attack		Stomp		Ember		Bite
-		Recover		Horn Drill		-		Take Down		Hydro Pump

Pidgeot		Alakazam		Rhydon		Gyarados		Arcanine		Venusaur
Lv. 61	-	Lv. 59	-	Lv. 61	-	Lv. 63	-	Lv. 63	-	Lv. 65	-
-		Psybeam		Fury Attack		Dragon Rage		Ember		Razor Leaf
-		Reflect		Tail Whip		Leer		Roar		Growth
-		Recover		Leer		Hyper Beam		Take Down		Mega Drain
-		Psychic		Horn Drill		Hydro Pump		Leer		SolarBeam

Y

Main article: Blue's Pokémon Teams (Y)

G/S/C

Exeggutor		Alakazam		Arcanine		Rhydon		Gyarados		Pidgeot
Lv. 58	♂	Lv. 54	♂	Lv. 58	♂	Lv. 56	♂	Lv. 58	♂	Lv. 56	♂
Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None
-		Recover		Roar		Fury Attack		Twister		Wing Attack
-		Psychic		Swift		Sandstorm		Hydro Pump		Whirlwind
-		Reflect		Flamethrower		Rock Slide		Rain Dance		Quick Attack
-		Disable		ExtremeSpeed		Earthquake		Hyper Beam		Mirror Move

FR/LG

If player chose:

• Bulbasaur
• Charmander
• Squirtle

Pidgeot		Alakazam		Rhydon		Exeggutor		Gyarados		Charizard
Lv. 59	-	Lv. 57	-	Lv. 59	-	Lv. 61	-	Lv. 59	-	Lv. 63	-
Ability: Keen Eye		Ability: Synchronize		Ability: Rock Head		Ability: Chlorophyll		Ability: Intimidate		Ability: Blaze
Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: Sitrus Berry
-		Psychic		Rock Tomb		Sleep Powder		Bite		Fire Blast
-		Reflect		Scary Face		Light Screen		Hydro Pump		Slash
-		Future Sight		Earthquake		Giga Drain		Dragon Rage		Fire Spin
-		Recover		Take Down		Egg Bomb		Thrash		Aerial Ace

Pidgeot		Alakazam		Rhydon		Exeggutor		Arcanine		Blastoise
Lv. 59	-	Lv. 57	-	Lv. 59	-	Lv. 61	-	Lv. 59	-	Lv. 63	-
Ability: Keen Eye		Ability: Synchronize		Ability: Rock Head		Ability: Chlorophyll		Ability: Intimidate		Ability: Torrent
Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: Sitrus Berry
-		Psychic		Rock Tomb		Sleep Powder		Flamethrower		Rain Dance
-		Reflect		Scary Face		Light Screen		ExtremeSpeed		Bite
-		Future Sight		Earthquake		Giga Drain		Bite		Skull Bash
-		Recover		Take Down		Egg Bomb		Roar		Hydro Pump

Pidgeot		Alakazam		Rhydon		Arcanine		Gyarados		Venusaur
Lv. 59	-	Lv. 57	-	Lv. 59	-	Lv. 61	-	Lv. 59	-	Lv. 63	-
Ability: Keen Eye		Ability: Synchronize		Ability: Rock Head		Ability: Intimidate		Ability: Intimidate		Ability: Overgrow
Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: Sitrus Berry
-		Psychic		Rock Tomb		Flamethrower		Bite		Sunny Day
-		Reflect		Scary Face		ExtremeSpeed		Hydro Pump		Synthesis
-		Future Sight		Earthquake		Bite		Dragon Rage		SolarBeam
-		Recover		Take Down		Roar		Thrash		Growth

HG/SS

• Gym Battle
• Rematch

Pidgeot		Rhydon		Machamp		Gyarados		Exeggutor		Arcanine
Lv. 60	♂	Lv. 58	♂	Lv. 56	♂	Lv. 52	♂	Lv. 55	♂	Lv. 58	♂
Ability: Tangled Feet		Ability: Rock Head		Ability: No Guard		Ability: Intimidate		Ability: Chlorophyll		Ability: Intimidate
Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None
-		Earthquake		ThunderPunch		Dragon Dance		Psychic		Roar
-		Stone Edge		DynamicPunch		Return		Hypnosis		Dragon Pulse
-		Megahorn		Earthquake		Ice Fang		Leaf Storm		Flare Blitz
-		Thunder Fang		Stone Edge		Waterfall		Trick Room		ExtremeSpeed

Pidgeot		File:RhyperiorHGSSSprite.png Rhyperior		Machamp		Tyranitar		Exeggutor		Arcanine
Lv. 72	♂	Lv. 70	♂	Lv. 69	♂	Lv. 70	♂	Lv. 67	♂	Lv. 68	♂
Ability: Tangled Feet		Ability: Solid Rock		Ability: No Guard		Ability: Sand Stream		Ability: Chlorophyll		Ability: Flash Fire
Item: Sitrus Berry		Item: None		Item: Iron Ball		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None
-		Earthquake		Fling		Low Kick		Psychic		Thunder Fang
-		Stone Edge		DynamicPunch		Rock Slide		Explosion		Crunch
-		Megahorn		Attract		Fire Fang		Leaf Storm		Flare Blitz
-		Thunder Fang		Stone Edge		Earthquake		Trick Room		ExtremeSpeed

B2/W2

Champion League Tournament

Aerodactyl		Exeggutor		Gyarados		Alakazam		Arcanine		Machamp
Lv. 50	-	Lv. 50	♂	Lv. 50	♂	Lv. 50	♂	Lv. 50	♂	Lv. 50	♂
Ability: Rock Head		Ability: Chlorophyll		Ability: Intimidate		Ability: Synchronize		Ability: Intimidate		Ability: Guts
Item: Choice Band		Item: Life Orb		Item: King's Rock		Item: Focus Sash		Item: Expert Belt		Item: White Herb
-		Leaf Storm		Waterfall		Psychic		Flare Blitz		Superpower
-		Wood Hammer		Earthquake		Focus Blast		Earth Power		Stone Edge
-		Zen Headbutt		Ice Fang		Shadow Ball		Wild Charge		Fire Punch
-		Leech Seed		Outrage		Reflect		Extremespeed		Bullet Punch

Trivia

• He has appeared in at least two of the main series games in every generation.
• He is the youngest Champion, the second is Iris.
• The main character of the game Golden Sun: Dark Dawn, Matthew, bears a resemblance to Blue.
• Blue doesn't always choose your weakness. In Yellow, he has to settle for an Eevee. 
• He is the first Champion who ends up being a Gym Leader in later generation.
• In Pokemon X and Pokemon Y, a lady sitting at the table in the Pokemon Center near Magneta Plaza in Lumiose City says that Blue has come to visit Kalos to study abroad, but there are no signs of him.
• It is unknown who was the Indigo League Champion before Blue. However, in the games, when Lance, the last member of the Elite Four, is defeated, he says that you WOULD have been the Champion. This may mean that Blue was the first to ever beat the Elite Four.
  • With the release of Origins, this is likely false, as hundreds of past champions are shown in the Hall of Fame. However, Lance still says the above quote, meaning that the previous Champion may have stepped down some time before Red and Blue arrived.

Gallery

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