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|title = The Man with the Steel Body!
 
|title = The Man with the Steel Body!
 
|name = Byron
 
|name = Byron
|jname = トウガン Tougan
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|jname = トウガン ''Tougan''
 
|hometown = [[Canalave City]]
 
|hometown = [[Canalave City]]
 
|region = Sinnoh
 
|region = Sinnoh
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|badge = [[Badge#Mine Badge|Mine Badge]]
 
|badge = [[Badge#Mine Badge|Mine Badge]]
 
|type = Steel
 
|type = Steel
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|firstappear = [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Version|Diamond and Pearl]]}}
|friends =
 
 
{{Q|Ah! That's [[Oreburgh City|Oreburgh]] [[Gym Badge]]! I see, I see! You've defeated my son. But that's no surprise. He still has much to learn. In place of my son [[Roark]], I, Byron, will take your challenge!"|Byron, [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]].}}
|firstappear = [[DP107: Ancient Family Matters!]]
 
 
'''Byron''' is a {{Type|Steel}}-type [[Gym Leader]]. He also serves as the [[Gym Leader]] for the [[Canalave City]] Gym and formerly [[Oreburgh City]], as well as the father of the [[Oreburgh City]] Gym Leader, [[Roark]].
|voiceact = [[Dan Green]]}}
 
{{Q|Ah! That's [[Oreburgh City|Oreburgh]] [[Gym Badge]]! I see, I see! You've defeated my son. But that's no surprise. He still has much to learn. In place of my son [[Roark]], I, Byron, will take your challenge!"|Byron, ''[[Pokémon Platinum]]''}}
 
'''Byron''' (''トウガン Tougan'') He is a {{Type|Steel}}-type [[Gym Leader]]. He also serves as the [[Gym Leader]] for the [[Canalave City]] Gym and formerly [[Oreburgh City]], as well as the father of the [[Oreburgh City]] Gym Leader, [[Roark]].
 
 
Byron specializes in [[Steel Pokémon|Steel-type]] Pokémon and holds the [[Badge#Mine Badge|Mine Badge]] for the trainers that can defeat him.
 
Byron specializes in [[Steel Pokémon|Steel-type]] Pokémon and holds the [[Badge#Mine Badge|Mine Badge]] for the trainers that can defeat him.
   
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===Anime===
 
===Anime===
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{{Main|Byron (anime)}}
 
Byron made his debut appearance in Ancient Family Matters! together with his son, [[Roark]]. It was revealed Byron had once been the Gym Leader of Oreburgh and had left his family to become the Gym Leader of Canalave as he was more interested in [[fossil]]s, leaving his former position to Roark. Byron battles his son for a short time before the match got interrupted by [[Team Rocket]]. It was later revealed that Byron still cared for his son as he kept the fossil Roark had found as a child with him ever since.
 
Byron made his debut appearance in Ancient Family Matters! together with his son, [[Roark]]. It was revealed Byron had once been the Gym Leader of Oreburgh and had left his family to become the Gym Leader of Canalave as he was more interested in [[fossil]]s, leaving his former position to Roark. Byron battles his son for a short time before the match got interrupted by [[Team Rocket]]. It was later revealed that Byron still cared for his son as he kept the fossil Roark had found as a child with him ever since.
   
[[File:Byron-1-.png|thumb|left|200px]]
 
 
Byron is obsessed with digging and fossils. Because of such, he has a great admiration for those who craft eligant tunnels. When his fossils were stolen by Team Rocket in Ancient Family Matters!, Byron was too busy admiring the hole they dug (which came from three regions worth of experience doing so) into the building to notice.
 
Byron is obsessed with digging and fossils. Because of such, he has a great admiration for those who craft eligant tunnels. When his fossils were stolen by Team Rocket in Ancient Family Matters!, Byron was too busy admiring the hole they dug (which came from three regions worth of experience doing so) into the building to notice.
   
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==Pokémon==
 
==Pokémon==
===Anime===
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = steel
 
|type2 = psychic
 
|image = Byron Bronzor.png
 
|info = Byron used Bronzor in his Gym battle against [[Ash Ketchum]]. It has very high special defense, as seen by the fact that it was able to withstand several fire-type attacks. After a long battle against [[Ash's Infernape|Ash's Chimchar]], it lost to Chimchar's powerful [[Flame Wheel]].
 
|nameline = [[Byron's Bronzor|Bronzor]]}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = steel
 
|type2 = ground
 
|image = Byron Steelix.png
 
|info = Steelix is a very strong opponent capable of take several blow without too much damage. Its [[Screech]] attack stopped [[Ash's Buizel]] in its tracks, but after using several strategic Dig attacks, [[Ash's Infernape|Chimchar]] was able to defeat it.
 
|nameline = [[Byron's Steelix|Steelix]]|gender = male}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = rock
 
|type2 = steel
 
|image = Byron Bastiodon.png
 
|info = Bastiodon was first seen battling [[Roark's Rampardos]]. It was later used to battle Ash in his gym battle against Byron. It has very strong defense and easily defeated the weakened [[Ash's Infernape|Chimchar]]. After a long battle against [[Ash's Gliscor]], it lost to its [[Fire Fang]].
 
|nameline = [[Byron's Bastiodon|Bastiodon]]}}
 
 
====In Canalave Gym====
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = rock
 
|type2 = water
 
|image = Byron OmastarKabutoOmanyte.png
 
|info = Omastar, Kabuto and Omanyte were seen in the Canalave Gym as guards. Their true battle strengths are unknown.
 
|nameline = [[Byron's Omastar|Omastar]]}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = rock
 
|type2 = water
 
|image = Byron OmastarKabutoOmanyte.png
 
|info = Omastar, Kabuto and Omanyte were seen in the Canalave Gym as guards. Their true battle strengths are unknown.
 
|nameline = [[Byron's Omanyte|Omanyte]]}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = rock
 
|type2 = water
 
|image = Byron OmastarKabutoOmanyte.png
 
|info = Omastar, Kabuto and Omanyte were seen in the Canalave Gym as guards. Their true battle strengths are unknown.
 
|nameline = [[Byron's Kabuto|Kabuto]]}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = rock
 
|type2 = water
 
|image = Byron Kabutops anime.png
 
|info = Kabutops was seen in the Canalave Gym as a guard. Its true battle strengths are unknown.
 
|nameline = [[Byron's Kabutops|Kabutops]]}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = rock
 
|type2 = bug
 
|image = Byron Armaldo Cradily.png
 
|info = Armaldo and Cradily were seen in the Canalave Gym as guards. Their true battle strengths are unknown.
 
|nameline = [[Byron's Armaldo|Armaldo]]}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = rock
 
|type2 = grass
 
|image = Byron Armaldo Cradily.png
 
|info = Armaldo and Cradily were seen in the Canalave Gym as guards. Their true battle strengths are unknown.
 
|nameline = [[Byron's Cradily|Cradily]]}}
 
 
 
===Games===
 
===Games===
 
====Diamond and Pearl====
 
====Diamond and Pearl====
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</tabber>
 
</tabber>
   
====Black 2 & White 2====
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====Black 2 and White 2====
 
<tabber>
 
<tabber>
 
Steel-type Tournament/World Leaders Tournament=
 
Steel-type Tournament/World Leaders Tournament=
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|M4P6 = [[Stealth Rock]]}}
 
|M4P6 = [[Stealth Rock]]}}
 
</tabber>
 
</tabber>
 
==Voice Actors==
 
*'''English''': [[Dan Green]]
 
*'''Japanese''': [[Kazuki Yao]]
 
*'''Czech: '''Ladislav Ciganek
 
*'''Portuguese (Brazil): '''Luiz Antonio Lobue
 
*'''Spanish: '''Pablo Adan
 
*'''Iberian Spanish: '''Jorge Ornelas
 
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*Being at least forty nine years old, Byron is the eldest Gym Leader in the Sinnoh region, the second being Crasher Wake who is at least forty six.
 
*Being at least forty nine years old, Byron is the eldest Gym Leader in the Sinnoh region, the second being Crasher Wake who is at least forty six.
*In the anime, he is shown to appreciate the mastery of digging holes; even though Team Rocket stole from him, he was more preoccupied in thought by their professional digging skills.
 
 
*Both Byron and his son Roark affiliated with profession of digging.
 
*Both Byron and his son Roark affiliated with profession of digging.
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
byron-i.jpg
 
Byron-1-.png
 
pokemon31.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
   
 
{{NavSinnohGymLeader}}
 
{{NavSinnohGymLeader}}
{{Pokémon DP 3 char}}
 
   
 
[[es:Acerón]]
 
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[[Category:Gym Leaders]]
 
[[Category:Gym Leaders]]
 
[[Category:Male Characters]]
 
[[Category:Male Characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Manga characters]]
 
[[Category:Pokémon game characters]]
 
 
[[Category:Generation IV Characters]]
 
[[Category:Generation IV Characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon anime characters]]
 
 
[[Category:Steel Pokémon User]]
 
[[Category:Steel Pokémon User]]
[[Category:Pokémon movie characters]]
 

Revision as of 13:40, 15 November 2015

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"Ah! That's Oreburgh Gym Badge! I see, I see! You've defeated my son. But that's no surprise. He still has much to learn. In place of my son Roark, I, Byron, will take your challenge!""
— Byron, Platinum.

Byron is a Steel-type Gym Leader. He also serves as the Gym Leader for the Canalave City Gym and formerly Oreburgh City, as well as the father of the Oreburgh City Gym Leader, Roark. Byron specializes in Steel-type Pokémon and holds the Mine Badge for the trainers that can defeat him.

Biography

Games

Byron first appeared in the Diamond and Pearl games as the Gym Leader of Canalave City. Upon defeating him, Byron will give the player the Mine Badge and TM91, which contains (Flash Cannon).

After defeating the regional Elite Four in Diamond and Pearl, Byron can be found in the cabin on Iron Island. After talking to him, he will give the player a Metal Coat.

Manga

Adventures

Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Byron helped Hareta when he was unconsicious near a river and brought him and his Piplup to Byron's house. Hareta then challenged him for a Gym Battle but didn't succeed in winning the badge. On Byron's suggestion, Hareta went to Iron Island to train there. Byron then battled against Team Galactic with the other Gym Leaders.

Anime

Byron made his debut appearance in Ancient Family Matters! together with his son, Roark. It was revealed Byron had once been the Gym Leader of Oreburgh and had left his family to become the Gym Leader of Canalave as he was more interested in fossils, leaving his former position to Roark. Byron battles his son for a short time before the match got interrupted by Team Rocket. It was later revealed that Byron still cared for his son as he kept the fossil Roark had found as a child with him ever since.

Byron is obsessed with digging and fossils. Because of such, he has a great admiration for those who craft eligant tunnels. When his fossils were stolen by Team Rocket in Ancient Family Matters!, Byron was too busy admiring the hole they dug (which came from three regions worth of experience doing so) into the building to notice.

In Dealing With Defensive Types!, Ash Ketchum had his gym battle with Byron, defeating him and earning a Mine Badge.

Sprites

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Pokémon

Games

Diamond and Pearl

DP 436 front
Bronzor
 Type Steel Type Psychic 
DP 208 front
Steelix
 Type Steel Type Ground 
DP 411 front
Bastiodon
 Type Rock Type Steel 

Lv. 36 - Lv. 36 Lv. 39

Ability: Levitate Ability: Sturdy Ability: Sturdy

Item: None Item: None Item: Chesto Berry


- Gyro Ball Iron Defense - - -
- Ice Fang Ancient Power - - -
- DragonBreath Rest - - -
- Sandstorm Flash Cannon - - -

Platinum

Black 2 and White 2

Trivia

  • Being at least forty nine years old, Byron is the eldest Gym Leader in the Sinnoh region, the second being Crasher Wake who is at least forty six.
  • Both Byron and his son Roark affiliated with profession of digging.

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