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Brendan, full name Brendan Birch[Notes 1], is the male protagonist in the games, Ruby and Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Appearance[]

Brendan is a tall, thin boy with black (or very dark brown) hair which is covered by a white beanie and pale skin. In the remakes, he gains a slight tan. His eyes are brownRSE/ grey-blueORAS

Ruby and Sapphire[]

In the Generation III games, he wears a black headband with a red Poké Ball pattern. He sports a long-sleeved red and black sweater and black shorts over baggy black trousers with yellow cuffs at the bottom. His sneakers are also red and black, matching his outfit. Around his neck he sports a gold band with a round white circle in the center, and on his hands he wears yellow and blue fingerless gloves.

Emerald[]

In Emerald, his clothes have some green patches. He now wears a black and orange collared short sleeved shirt with a green backpack, orange fingerless gloves with black and green wristbands, a green headband, dark gray slim-fit long pants underneath with black and gray shorts, orange and green slip on running shoes with black soles and white stripes.

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire[]

Brendan Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire concept art

Concept artwork of Brendan for Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

His appearance changes slightly in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, but has a somewhat similar color scheme to R/S. The style of his beanie is slightly different than it looked in the previous games, and he has grown his sideburns out, making them more prominent. He wears a skin-tight red and black T-shirt (with an odd zipper on the collar) and black and dark gray slim fit knee length shorts. He wears a green backpack, along with green and white slip-on sneakers. When inside traditional Japanese buildings in Hoenn, he wears black and white ankle socks. He has a Mega Bracelet on his left wrist. He now wears a black headband with a thin scarlet semi-circle.

Brendan wears a special outfit for his contests. It resembles the "Cool" outfit that Cosplay Pikachu wears. He does not wear his hat, exposing all of his hair with a few strands on his left side dyed red and yellow. He wears a red jacket with a silver trim on the right shoulder. Underneath his jacket, he has a green, black, and yellow shirt that shows some midruff. He has black pants with a red belt, and chain with a pendant hangs off the left side. He wears red boots with black straps.

Personality[]

As a rival, Brendan is a kind-hearted, friendly, and humble person. He is kind and respectful to the player, despite the fact that he is a rival. He is a good Trainer to his Pokémon.

Biography[]

Games[]

Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald[]

In Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald, Brendan was born in Johto. At age 12, he moved to Littleroot Town in the region of Hoenn. His father is Norman, The Petalburg Gym Leader. Brendan's mom's name is unknown but she is just called Mom in the games. Brendan's rival and friend, May, is the daughter of Professor Birch. Although if you are a girl and choose May as your character all the above information will apply to May, and her rival will be Brendan.

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire[]

In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Brendan returns as the male protagonist.

Other appearances[]

Sprites[]

Pokémon[]

Ruby and Sapphire[]

First Battle[]

If the player chose:

RS 255 front
Torchic
 Type Fire 
[[File:{{{P2}}}_RS.png|link={{{P2}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P3}}}_RS.png|link={{{P3}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P4}}}_RS.png|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_RS.png|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_RS.png|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 5 Lv. - - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Blaze Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Scratch - - - - -
Growl - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -

RS 258 front
Mudkip
 Type Water 
[[File:{{{P2}}}_RS.png|link={{{P2}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P3}}}_RS.png|link={{{P3}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P4}}}_RS.png|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_RS.png|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_RS.png|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 5 Lv. - - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Torrent Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Tackle - - - - -
Growl - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -

RS 252 front
Treecko
 Type Grass 
[[File:{{{P2}}}_RS.png|link={{{P2}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P3}}}_RS.png|link={{{P3}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P4}}}_RS.png|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_RS.png|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_RS.png|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 5 Lv. - - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Overgrow Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Pound - - - - -
Leer - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -

Second Battle[]

If the player chose:

RS 320 front
Wailmer
 Type Water 
RS 285 front
Shroomish
 Type Grass 
RS 256 front
Combusken
 Type Fire Type Fighting 
[[File:{{{P4}}}_RS.png|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_RS.png|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_RS.png|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 18 Lv. 18 Lv. 20 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Water Veil Ability: Effect Spore Ability: Blaze Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Splash Tackle Focus Energy - - -
Growl Stun Spore Ember - - -
Water Gun Leech Seed Double Kick - - -
Rollout Mega Drain Peck - - -

RS 285 front
Shroomish
 Type Grass 
RS 322 front
Numel
 Type Fire Type Ground 
RS 259 front
Marshtomp
 Type Water Type Ground 
[[File:{{{P4}}}_RS.png|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_RS.png|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_RS.png|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 18 Lv. 18 Lv. 20 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Effect Spore Ability: Oblivious Ability: Torrent Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Tackle Growl Water Gun - - -
Stun Spore Tackle Bide - - -
Leech Seed Ember Mud Shot - - -
Mega Drain - Foresight - - -

RS 320 front
Wailmer
 Type Water 
RS 322 front
Numel
 Type Fire Type Ground 
RS 253 front
Grovyle
 Type Grass 
[[File:{{{P4}}}_RS.png|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_RS.png|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_RS.png|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 18 Lv. 18 Lv. 20 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Water Veil Ability: Oblivious Ability: Overgrow Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Splash Growl Absorb - - -
Growl Tackle Quick Attack - - -
Water Gun Ember Fury Cutter - - -
Rollout - Pursuit - - -

Third Battle[]

If the player chose:

RS 320 front
Wailmer
 Type Water 
RS 285 front
Shroomish
 Type Grass 
RS 256 front
Combusken
 Type Fire Type Fighting 
[[File:{{{P4}}}_RS.png|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_RS.png|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_RS.png|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 29 Lv. 29 Lv. 31 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Water Veil Ability: Effect Spore Ability: Blaze Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Rollout Headbutt Double Kick - - -
Astonish PoisonPowder Bulk Up - - -
Water Pulse Leech Seed Sand Attack - - -
Whirlpool Mega Drain Peck - - -

RS 285 front
Shroomish
 Type Grass 
RS 322 front
Numel
 Type Fire Type Ground 
RS 259 front
Marshtomp
 Type Water Type Ground 
[[File:{{{P4}}}_RS.png|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_RS.png|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_RS.png|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 29 Lv. 29 Lv. 31 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Effect Spore Ability: Oblivious Ability: Torrent Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Headbutt Ember Mud Shot - - -
PoisonPowder Magnitude Mud Sport - - -
Leech Seed Focus Energy Foresight - - -
Mega Drain Take Down Take Down - - -

RS 322 front
Numel
 Type Fire Type Ground 
RS 320 front
Wailmer
 Type Water 
RS 253 front
Grovyle
 Type Grass 
[[File:{{{P4}}}_RS.png|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_RS.png|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_RS.png|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 29 Lv. 29 Lv. 31 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Oblivious Ability: Water Veil Ability: Overgrow Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Ember Rollout Leaf Blade - - -
Magnitude Astonish Screech - - -
Focus Energy Water Pulse Fury Cutter - - -
Take Down Whirlpool Pursuit - - -

Fourth Battle[]

If the player chose:

RS 277 front
Swellow
 Type Normal Type Flying 
RS 320 front
Wailmer
 Type Water 
RS 285 front
Shroomish
 Type Grass 
RS 256 front
Combusken
 Type Fire Type Fighting 
[[File:{{{P5}}}_RS.png|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_RS.png|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 31 Lv. 32 Lv. 32 Lv. 34 Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Guts Ability: Water Veil Ability: Effect Spore Ability: Blaze Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ?
Quick Attack Mist Headbutt Double Kick - -
Wing Attack Astonish PoisonPowder Bulk Up - -
Endeavor Water Pulse Leech Seed Sand Attack - -
Double Team Whirlpool Mega Drain Peck - -

RS 277 front
Swellow
 Type Normal Type Flying 
RS 285 front
Shroomish
 Type Grass 
RS 322 front
Numel
 Type Fire Type Ground 
RS 259 front
Marshtomp
 Type Water Type Ground 
[[File:{{{P5}}}_RS.png|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_RS.png|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 31 Lv. 32 Lv. 32 Lv. 34 Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Guts Ability: Effect Spore Ability: Oblivious Ability: Torrent Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ?
Quick Attack Headbutt Amnesia Mud Shot - -
Wing Attack PoisonPowder Magnitude Mud Sport - -
Endeavor Leech Seed Focus Energy Foresight - -
Double Team Mega Drain Take Down Take Down - -

RS 277 front
Swellow
 Type Normal Type Flying 
RS 322 front
Numel
 Type Fire Type Ground 
RS 320 front
Wailmer
 Type Water 
RS 253 front
Grovyle
 Type Grass 
[[File:{{{P5}}}_RS.png|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_RS.png|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 31 Lv. 32 Lv. 32 Lv. 34 Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Guts Ability: Oblivious Ability: Water Veil Ability: Overgrow Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ?
Quick Attack Amnesia Mist Leaf Blade - -
Wing Attack Magnitude Astonish Screech - -
Endeavor Focus Energy Water Pulse Fury Cutter - -
Double Team Take Down Whirlpool Pursuit - -

Emerald[]

First Battle[]

If the player chose:

E 255 front
Torchic
 Type Fire 
[[File:{{{P2}}}_E.gif|link={{{P2}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P3}}}_E.gif|link={{{P3}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P4}}}_E.gif|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_E.gif|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_E.gif|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 5 Lv. - - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Blaze Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Scratch - - - - -
Growl - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -

E 258 front
Mudkip
 Type Water 
[[File:{{{P2}}}_E.gif|link={{{P2}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P3}}}_E.gif|link={{{P3}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P4}}}_E.gif|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_E.gif|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_E.gif|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 5 Lv. - - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Torrent Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Tackle - - - - -
Growl - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -

E 252 front
Treecko
 Type Grass 
[[File:{{{P2}}}_E.gif|link={{{P2}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P3}}}_E.gif|link={{{P3}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P4}}}_E.gif|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_E.gif|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_E.gif|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 5 Lv. - - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Overgrow Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Pound - - - - -
Leer - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -

Second Battle (optional)[]

If the player chose:

E 270 front
Lotad
 Type Water Type Grass 
E 255 front
Torchic
 Type Fire 
[[File:{{{P3}}}_E.gif|link={{{P3}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P4}}}_E.gif|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_E.gif|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_E.gif|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 13 Lv. 15 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Swift Swim Ability: Blaze Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Nature Power Ember - - - -
Absorb Scratch - - - -
Astonish Growl - - - -
Growl Focus Energy - - - -

E 218 front
Slugma
 Type Fire 
E 258 front
Mudkip
 Type Water 
[[File:{{{P3}}}_E.gif|link={{{P3}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P4}}}_E.gif|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_E.gif|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_E.gif|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 13 Lv. 15 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Flame Body Ability: Torrent Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Yawn Water Gun - - - -
Smog Bide - - - -
Ember Mud-Slap - - - -
- Growl - - - -

E 278 front
Wingull
 Type Water Type Flying 
E 252 front
Treecko
 Type Grass 
[[File:{{{P3}}}_E.gif|link={{{P3}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P4}}}_E.gif|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_E.gif|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_E.gif|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 13 Lv. 15 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Keen Eye Ability: Overgrow Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Water Gun Absorb - - - -
Wing Attack Leer - - - -
Supersonic Pound - - - -
Growl Quick Attack - - - -

Third Battle[]

If the player chose:

E 278 front
Wingull
 Type Water Type Flying 
E 271 front
Lombre
 Type Water Type Grass 
E 256 front
Combusken
 Type Fire Type Fighting 
[[File:{{{P4}}}_E.gif|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_E.gif|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_E.gif|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 18 Lv. 18 Lv. 20 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Keen Eye Ability: Swift Swim Ability: Blaze Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Wing Attack Nature Power Peck - - -
Supersonic Growl Ember - - -
Water Gun Astonish Focus Energy - - -
Growl Absorb Double Kick - - -

E 271 front
Lombre
 Type Water Type Grass 
E 218 front
Slugma
 Type Fire 
E 259 front
Marshtomp
 Type Water Type Ground 
[[File:{{{P4}}}_E.gif|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_E.gif|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_E.gif|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 18 Lv. 18 Lv. 20 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Swift Swim Ability: Flame Body Ability: Torrent Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Nature Power Yawn Foresight - - -
Growl Smog Water Gun - - -
Astonish Ember Bide - - -
Absorb Rock Throw Mud Shot - - -

E 278 front
Wingull
 Type Water Type Flying 
E 218 front
Slugma
 Type Fire 
E 253 front
Grovyle
 Type Grass 
[[File:{{{P4}}}_E.gif|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_E.gif|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_E.gif|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 18 Lv. 18 Lv. 20 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Keen Eye Ability: Flame Body Ability: Overgrow Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Water Gun Yawn Pursuit - - -
Supersonic Smog Fury Cutter - - -
Wing Attack Ember Quick Attack - - -
Growl Rock Throw Absorb - - -

Fourth Battle[]

If the player chose:

E 271 front
Lombre
 Type Water Type Grass 
E 278 front
Wingull
 Type Water Type Flying 
E 256 front
Combusken
 Type Fire Type Fighting 
[[File:{{{P4}}}_E.gif|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_E.gif|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_E.gif|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 29 Lv. 29 Lv. 31 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Swift Swim Ability: Keen Eye Ability: Blaze Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Absorb Supersonic Sand Attack - - -
Nature Power Mist Peck - - -
Fake Out Quick Attack Bulk Up - - -
Fury Swipes Wing Attack Double Kick - - -

E 271 front
Lombre
 Type Water Type Grass 
E 218 front
Slugma
 Type Fire 
E 259 front
Marshtomp
 Type Water Type Ground 
[[File:{{{P4}}}_E.gif|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_E.gif|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_E.gif|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 29 Lv. 29 Lv. 31 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Swift Swim Ability: Flame Body Ability: Torrent Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Absorb Ember Mud Shot - - -
Nature Power Rock Throw Foresight - - -
Fake Out Harden Mud Sport - - -
Fury Swipes Amnesia Take Down - - -

E 218 front
Slugma
 Type Fire 
E 278 front
Wingull
 Type Water Type Flying 
E 253 front
Grovyle
 Type Grass 
[[File:{{{P4}}}_E.gif|link={{{P4}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P5}}}_E.gif|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_E.gif|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 29 Lv. 29 Lv. 31 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Flame Body Ability: Keen Eye Ability: Overgrow Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Ember Supersonic Leaf Blade - - -
Rock Throw Mist Screech - - -
Harden Water Gun Pursuit - - -
Amnesia Wing Attack Fury Cutter - - -

Fifth Battle[]

If the player chose:

E 357 front
Tropius
 Type Grass Type Flying 
E 272 front
Ludicolo
 Type Water Type Grass 
E 279 front
Pelipper
 Type Water Type Flying 
E 256 front
Combusken
 Type Fire Type Fighting 
[[File:{{{P5}}}_E.gif|link={{{P5}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
[[File:{{{P6}}}_E.gif|link={{{P6}}}]]
[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 31 Lv. 32 Lv. 32 Lv. 34 Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Chlorophyll Ability: Swift Swim Ability: Keen Eye Ability: Blaze Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ?
Magical Leaf Nature Power Protect Quick Attack - -
Whirlwind Fake Out Mist Bulk Up - -
Sweet Scent Fury Swipes Wing Attack Sand Attack - -
Stomp Water Sport Supersonic Peck - -

E 357 front
Tropius
 Type Grass Type Flying 
E 272 front
Ludicolo
 Type Water Type Grass 
E 218 front
Slugma
 Type Fire 
E 259 front
Marshtomp
 Type Water Type Ground 
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 Type  
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 Type  
Lv. 31 Lv. 32 Lv. 32 Lv. 34 Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Chlorophyll Ability: Swift Swim Ability: Flame Body Ability: Torrent Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ?
Magical Leaf Nature Power Ember Mud Shot - -
Whirlwind Fake Out Rock Throw Foresight - -
Sweet Scent Fury Swipes Harden Mud Sport - -
Stomp Water Sport Amnesia Take Down - -

E 357 front
Tropius
 Type Grass Type Flying 
E 279 front
Pelipper
 Type Water Type Flying 
E 218 front
Slugma
 Type Fire 
E 253 front
Grovyle
 Type Grass 
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 31 Lv. 32 Lv. 32 Lv. 34 Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Chlorophyll Ability: Keen Eye Ability: Flame Body Ability: Overgrow Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ?
Magical Leaf Protect Ember Fury Cutter - -
Whirlwind Mist Rock Throw Pursuit - -
Sweet Scent Harden Wing Attack Screech - -
Stomp Supersonic Amnesia Leaf Blade - -

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire[]

First Battle[]

If the player chose:

Torchic XY
Torchic
 Type Fire 
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 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 5 Lv. - - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Blaze Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Scratch - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -

Mudkip XY
Mudkip
 Type Water 
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 5 Lv. - - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Torrent Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Tackle - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -

Treecko XY
Treecko
 Type Grass 
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 5 Lv. - - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Overgrow Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Pound - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -

Second Battle[]

If the player chose:

Wailmer XY
Wailmer
 Type Water 
Shroomish XY
Shroomish
 Type Grass 
Combusken XY
Combusken
 Type Fire Type Fighting 
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 18 Lv. 18 Lv. 20 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Water Veil Ability: Effect Spore Ability: Blaze Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Water Gun Stun Spore Sand Attack - - -
Rollout Leech Seed Peck - - -
Whirlpool Mega Drain Double Kick - - -
Astonish Headbutt Flame Charge - - -

Shroomish XY
Shroomish
 Type Grass 
Slugma XY
Slugma
 Type Fire 
Marshtomp XY
Marshtomp
 Type Water Type Ground 
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 18 Lv. 18 Lv. 20 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Effect Spore Ability: Magma Armor Ability: Torrent Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Stun Spore Ember Mud-Slap - - -
Leech Seed Rock Throw Foresight - - -
Mega Drain Harden Mud Shot - - -
Headbutt Incinerate Bide - - -

Slugma XY
Slugma
 Type Fire 
Wailmer XY
Wailmer
 Type Water 
Grovyle XY
Grovyle
 Type Grass 
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 18 Lv. 18 Lv. 20 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Magma Armor Ability: Water Veil Ability: Overgrow Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Ember Water Gun Quick Attack - - -
Rock Throw Rollout Mega Drain - - -
Harden Whirlpool Fury Cutter - - -
Incinerate Astonish Pursuit - - -

Third Battle[]

If the player chose:

Wailmer XY
Wailmer
 Type Water 
Shroomish XY
Shroomish
 Type Grass 
Combusken XY
Combusken
 Type Fire Type Fighting 
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 31 Lv. 31 Lv. 33 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Water Veil Ability: Effect Spore Ability: Blaze Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Water Pulse Poison Powder Double Kick - - -
Mist Worry Seed Flame Charge - - -
Brine Giga Drain Quick Attack - - -
Rest Growth Bulk Up - - -

Shroomish XY
Shroomish
 Type Grass 
Slugma XY
Slugma
 Type Fire 
Marshtomp XY
Marshtomp
 Type Water Type Ground 
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 31 Lv. 31 Lv. 33 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Effect Spore Ability: Magma Armor Ability: Torrent Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Poison Powder Clear Smog Bide - - -
Worry Seed Ancient Power Mud Bomb - - -
Giga Drain Flame Burst Rock Slide - - -
Growth Rock Slide Protect - - -

Slugma XY
Slugma
 Type Fire 
Wailmer XY
Wailmer
 Type Water 
Grovyle XY
Grovyle
 Type Grass 
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 31 Lv. 31 Lv. 33 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Magma Armor Ability: Water Veil Ability: Overgrow Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Clear Smog Water Pulse Pursuit - - -
Ancient Power Mist Leaf Blade - - -
Flame Burst Brine Agility - - -
Rock Slide Rest Slam - - -

Fourth Battle[]

If the player chose:

Swellow XY
Swellow
 Type Normal Type Flying 
Wailord XY
Wailord
 Type Water 
Breloom XY
Breloom
 Type Grass Type Fighting 
Blaziken XY
Blaziken
 Type Fire Type Fighting 
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 37 Lv. 37 Lv. 37 Lv. 39 Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Guts Ability: Water Veil Ability: Effect Spore Ability: Blaze Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ?
Double Team Rest Counter Quick Attack - -
Aerial Ace Brine Mach Punch Bulk Up - -
Quick Guard Water Spout Force Palm Blaze Kick - -
Agility Amnesia Mind Reader Focus Energy - -

Swellow XY
Swellow
 Type Normal Type Flying 
Breloom XY
Breloom
 Type Grass Type Fighting 
Magcargo XY
Magcargo
 Type Fire Type Rock 
Swampert XY
Swampert
 Type Water Type Ground 
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 37 Lv. 37 Lv. 37 Lv. 39 Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Guts Ability: Effect Spore Ability: Magma Armor Ability: Torrent Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ?
Double Team Counter Flame Burst Mud Bomb - -
Aerial Ace Mach Punch Rock Slide Rock Slide - -
Quick Guard Force Palm Lava Plume Protect - -
Agility Mind Reader Amnesia Muddy Water - -

Swellow XY
Swellow
 Type Normal Type Flying 
Magcargo XY
Magcargo
 Type Fire Type Rock 
Wailord XY
Wailord
 Type Water 
Sceptile XY
Sceptile
 Type Grass 
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 37 Lv. 37 Lv. 37 Lv. 39 Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Guts Ability: Magma Armor Ability: Water Veil Ability: Overgrow Ability: None Ability: None
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: ? Item: ?
Double Team Flame Burst Rest Agility - -
Aerial Ace Rock Slide Brine Slam - -
Quick Guard Lava Plume Water Spout Dual Chop - -
Agility Amnesia Amnesia Detect - -

Fifth Battle[]

If the player chose:

Multi Battle Tag Partner[]

Claydol XY
Claydol
 Type Ground Type Psychic 
Exploud XY
Exploud
 Type Normal 
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
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[[]]
 Type  
Lv. 50 - Lv. 50 Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? - Lv. ? -
Ability: Levitate Ability: Soundproof Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None Ability: None
Item: Light Clay Item: Assault Vest Item: ? Item: ? Item: ? Item: ?
Light Screen Hyper Voice - - - -
Reflect Fire Blast - - - -
Earth Power Blizzard - - - -
Psychic Shadow Ball - - - -

Trivia[]

  • Screenshots of Emerald on the Japanese Nintendo website refer to Brendan as Rald (Japanese: ラルド, HepburnRarudo)
  • Brendan along with May are first playable protagonists to be related to a gym leader or a Pokémon professor.
    • They also are the only ones that have both a Mother and a Father in the games.
  • One of Pokémon Trainer's alternate costumes in Super Smash Bros. Brawl is based on the same color as Brendan's attire from Emerald. Pikachu also wears Brendan's headband from the same game.
    • In the Generation III games, Brendan and his counterpart May were the only rivals whose final evolved starter Pokémon was never shown.
  • In Ruby, one of the names that can be chosen for him is "Landon", which possibly is a reference to the land (Landon). This in turn seems to be a reference to Groudon.
    • This corresponds with in Sapphire, one of the names that can be chosen for him is "Sean", which is possibly a reference to the ocean (Sean). This in turn seems to a reference to Kyogre.
  • Brendan is the only returning protagonist whose remake design was not inspired by their original appearance. Instead, Brendan's design in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire draws influence from his appearance in Emerald.
  • Brendan and May are the only protagonists in the Pokemon games to know Braille, as it can be seen when doing the Regi quest.

Gallery[]

Notes[]

  1. ^ As a rival
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