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|title = Triple Trouble!
  
|title = Triple Trouble!
 
|name = Cress
  
|name = Cress
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|jname = コーン Koon
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|age = 15
 
|hometown = Striaton City
  
|hometown = Striaton City
 
|region = Unova
  
|region = Unova
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|family = [[Cilan]]
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|family = [[Cilan]] and [[Chili]] (Brothers)
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|badge = Trio Badge
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*[[Chili]]
  
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|badge = [[Gym Badges|Trio Badge]]
  
 
|type = Water
  
|type = Water
 
|friends = Unknown
  
|friends = Unknown
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|firstappear = [[Pokémon Black and White]]
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|firstappear = [[Pokémon Black and White Version|Black and White]] (games)<hr />[[BW005: Triple Leaders, Team Threats!|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]] (Anime)}}
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'''Cress''' is one of the famous Striaton City [[Gym Leader]] trio, along with his brothers, [[Cilan]] and [[Chili]]. Out of {{type|Grass}}, {{type|Fire}}, and {{type|Water}}-[[types]], Cress prefers Water. If the player picks Tepig as his/her [[Starter Pokémon]], Cress will battle the player at the Striaton City Gym with his [[Panpour]]. He will award the player the [[Badge|Trio Badge]] if the player defeats him.
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*[[BW005|BW005: Triple Leaders, Team Threats]]
  
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|jname = コーン Koon|voiceact = [[Tom Wayland]]}}
  
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'''Cress''' (Japanese: '''コーン''' Koon) is one of the famous Striaton City [[Gym Leader]] trio, along with his brothers, [[Cilan]] and [[Chili]]. Out of {{type|Grass}}, {{type|Fire}}, and {{type|Water}}-[[types]], Cress prefers Water. If the player picks Tepig as his/her [[Starter Pokémon]], Cress will battle the player at the Striaton City Gym with his [[Panpour]]. He will award the player the [[Badge|Trio Badge]] if the player defeats him.
  
   
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==In Game==
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==Biography==
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===Game===
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Cress is the first gym leader in [[Unova]], but only if [[Tepig]] is chosen as the starter Pokémon. When the Gym Leaders are recruited by [[Bianca]] to battle Team Plasma, she could not reach the trio due to being late.
  
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====Main Games====
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In [[Pokémon Black and White Version|Black and White]],Cress is the first Gym Leader in [[Unova]], but only if [[Tepig]] is chosen as the starter Pokémon. When the Gym Leaders are recruited by [[Bianca]] to battle Team Plasma, she could not reach the trio due to being late.
   
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In Black 2 and White 2, he's no longer a Gym Leader. If [[Unova Link#Memory Link|Memory Link]] is used, it is shown in a flashback that the trio begin to question their strength after being unable to battle [[Team Plasma]], as general opinion is that it needs the three of them to make a good trainer, and discuss what needs to be done to correct that. Suddenly the [[Shadow Triad]] assaults them on a "whim", and both sides engage in a Battle. However the Shadow Triad easily defeats the Gym Leaders, which makes them leave so as to check on the other Gym Leaders that can be a true threat. The humiliating defeat, makes them admit they can only succeed as a trio. They then decide to resign as Gym Leaders and restart their training from scratch, so that eventually one of them can become a recognized trainer, then when their strengths match each other again, they can be a trio of Gym Leaders once more. They then think on who will be the new Gym Leader.
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In [[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Version|Black 2 and White 2]], he's no longer a Gym Leader. If [[Unova Link#Memory Link|Memory Link]] is used, it is shown in a flashback that the trio begin to question their strength after being unable to battle [[Team Plasma]], as general opinion is that it needs the three of them to make a good trainer, and discuss what needs to be done to correct that. Suddenly the [[Shadow Triad]] assaults them on a "whim", and both sides engage in a Battle. However the Shadow Triad easily defeats the Gym Leaders, which makes them leave so as to check on the other Gym Leaders that can be a true threat. The humiliating defeat, makes them admit they can only succeed as a trio. They then decide to resign as Gym Leaders and restart their training from scratch, so that eventually one of them can become a recognized trainer, then when their strengths match each other again, they can be a trio of Gym Leaders once more. They then think on who will be the new Gym Leader.
   
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==Strategy==
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===Manga===
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====Adventures====
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''All of this is true in the anime but not in the game.''
  
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===Anime===
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====Main Series====
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[[File:Images (13).jpg|thumb|left|Cress in the anime.]]
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He battled against Ash as well in the anime because Ash wanted to battle all three of the Trio. However, Cress defeated Ash's Pikachu using his powerful and strategic [[Panpour]]. His English Voice Actor is Tom Wayland.
   
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Cress reappeared in [[BW060]], where he informed Cilan over the phone of the reason why Chili was not at the Gym. Contrary to what Chili had said, he had not left in order to study but ran away. Chili had asked him the night why he kept losing. Cress had told him he focused too much on offense with little consideration to defense. As he feared, Chili took it as an insult and ran away. Cress was pleased when Cilan told him he would help Chili with his battle style and help get his confidence back and thanked him for it.
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Cress prefers to be cool like a glass of water and his Panpour feels the same. He will try to confuse you with [[Double Team (move)|Double Team]] at the start, following it up with [[Water Gun]] and [[Mud Sport]]. He is one of the hardest to beat so be careful. Cress seems to enjoy bragging about his Panpour.
  
   
 
==Sprites==
  
==Sprites==
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{{TrainerSpriteBody|type = water|ImageName = CressBWsprite.gif}}
  
{{TrainerSpriteBody|type = water|ImageName = CressBWsprite.gif}}
 
{{TrainerSpriteEnd}}
  
{{TrainerSpriteEnd}}
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==In the anime==
  
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He battled against Ash as well in the anime because Ash wanted to battle all three of the Trio. However, Cress defeated Ash's Pikachu using his powerful and strategetic [[Panpour]]. His English Voice Actor is Tom Wayland.
  
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Cress reappeared in [[BW060]], where he informed Cilan over the phone of the reason why Chili was not at the Gym. Contrary to what Chili had said, he had not left in order to study but ran away. Chili had asked him the night why he kept losing. Cress had told him he focused too much on offense with little consideration to defense. As he feared, Chili took it as an insult and ran away. Cress was pleased when Cilan told him he would help Chili with his battle style and help get his confidence back and thanked him for it.
 
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[[File:Images (13).jpg|thumb|Cress in the anime]]
  
   
 
==Pokémon==
  
==Pokémon==
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===Games===
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====Pokémon Black and White====
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====Main Games====
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;B/W
 
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|GP2 = ♂}}
  
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====Pokémon Black and White Versions 2====
  
 
;Gym Battle
  
;Gym Battle
 
{{Trainer
  
{{Trainer
 
|NoP = 3
  
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|FileP1 = Basculin-Red-Striped BW.gif
 
|P1 = Basculin
  
|P1 = Basculin
 
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|T1P5 = Water
 
|T1P5 = Water
 
|T2P5 = Psychic
  
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|M4P6 = Flail}}
  
|M4P6 = Flail}}
   
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===In the anime===
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====Main Series====
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;On hand
 
{{AnimePokémon
  
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = water
  
|type = water
 
|image = Corn_Hiyappu.png
  
|image = Corn_Hiyappu.png
 
|info = Panpour is Cress's Main Pokémon and was used in battle against Ash's Pikachu. It has numerous deception style moves such as Double Team and has a powerful Water Gun and Mud Sport which were used to knock out Ash's favored Pikachu. This was somewhat ironic, because electric types are supposedly super-effective against water types. Panpour knows the moves [[Double Team (move)|Double Team]], [[Scratch]], [[Water Gun]] and [[Mud Sport]].
  
|info = Panpour is Cress's Main Pokémon and was used in battle against Ash's Pikachu. It has numerous deception style moves such as Double Team and has a powerful Water Gun and Mud Sport which were used to knock out Ash's favored Pikachu. This was somewhat ironic, because electric types are supposedly super-effective against water types. Panpour knows the moves [[Double Team (move)|Double Team]], [[Scratch]], [[Water Gun]] and [[Mud Sport]].
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|nameline = [[Cress' Panpour|Panpour]]
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|nameline = [[Cress' Panpour|Panpour]]}}
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}}
  
   
 
==Episode Appearances==
  
==Episode Appearances==
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*[[BW005: Triple Leaders, Team Threats]]
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*[[BW005: Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]
 
*[[BW006: Dreams by the Yard Full!]]
  
*[[BW006: Dreams by the Yard Full!]]
 
*[[BW019: A Connoisseur's Revenge!]] (Cameo, Flashback)
  
*[[BW019: A Connoisseur's Revenge!]] (Cameo, Flashback)
 
*[[BW060: A Call for Brotherly Love!]]
  
*[[BW060: A Call for Brotherly Love!]]
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==Voice Actors==
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*'''English:''' Tom Wayland
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*'''Japanese: '''Makoto Ishii
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*'''Spanish: '''Manuel Diaz
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*'''Iberian Spanish: '''Sergio Garcia-Marin
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==Trivia==
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*At a first glance Cress can be considered Falkner's relative due to appearance similarity.
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*His name comes from the aquatic plant Watercress.
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*Notably, the hair of Cilan, Chili, and Cress all resembles the hairstyle of the Elemental Monkeys' evolutions.
   
 
==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
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Cress looks at his upset brother.jpg|Cress looking over Chili on the ground
  
Cress looks at his upset brother.jpg|Cress looking over Chili on the ground
 
</gallery>}}
  
</gallery>}}
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==Voice Actors==
  
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*'''English:''' Tom Wayland
  
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*'''Japanese: '''Makoto Ishii
  
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*'''Spanish: '''Manuel Diaz
  
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*'''Iberian Spanish: '''Sergio Garcia-Marin
  
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==Trivia==
  
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*At a first glance Cress can be considered Falkner's relative due to appearance similarity.
  
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*His name comes from the aquatic plant Watercress.
  
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*Notably, the hair of Cilan, Chili, and Cress all resembles the hairstyle of the Elemental Monkeys' evolutions.
  
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[[Category:Characters from Unova]]

Revision as of 20:19, 27 November 2014

Template:GymLeaderBox Cress is one of the famous Striaton City Gym Leader trio, along with his brothers, Cilan and Chili. Out of Grass, Fire, and Water-types, Cress prefers Water. If the player picks Tepig as his/her Starter Pokémon, Cress will battle the player at the Striaton City Gym with his Panpour. He will award the player the Trio Badge if the player defeats him.

Biography

Game

Main Games

In Black and White,Cress is the first Gym Leader in Unova, but only if Tepig is chosen as the starter Pokémon. When the Gym Leaders are recruited by Bianca to battle Team Plasma, she could not reach the trio due to being late.

In Black 2 and White 2, he's no longer a Gym Leader. If Memory Link is used, it is shown in a flashback that the trio begin to question their strength after being unable to battle Team Plasma, as general opinion is that it needs the three of them to make a good trainer, and discuss what needs to be done to correct that. Suddenly the Shadow Triad assaults them on a "whim", and both sides engage in a Battle. However the Shadow Triad easily defeats the Gym Leaders, which makes them leave so as to check on the other Gym Leaders that can be a true threat. The humiliating defeat, makes them admit they can only succeed as a trio. They then decide to resign as Gym Leaders and restart their training from scratch, so that eventually one of them can become a recognized trainer, then when their strengths match each other again, they can be a trio of Gym Leaders once more. They then think on who will be the new Gym Leader.

Manga

Adventures

Anime

Main Series

Images (13)

Cress in the anime.

He battled against Ash as well in the anime because Ash wanted to battle all three of the Trio. However, Cress defeated Ash's Pikachu using his powerful and strategic Panpour. His English Voice Actor is Tom Wayland.

Cress reappeared in BW060, where he informed Cilan over the phone of the reason why Chili was not at the Gym. Contrary to what Chili had said, he had not left in order to study but ran away. Chili had asked him the night why he kept losing. Cress had told him he focused too much on offense with little consideration to defense. As he feared, Chili took it as an insult and ran away. Cress was pleased when Cilan told him he would help Chili with his battle style and help get his confidence back and thanked him for it.

Sprites

BW battle sprite


VS. Sprite


B2W2 battle sprite
CressBWsprite
VSCress
CressBWsprite

Pokémon

Games

Main Games

B/W
Lillipup BW
Lillipup
 Type Normal  		Panpour BW
Panpour
 Type Water 

Lv. 12 ♂ Lv. 14 ♂

Ability: Pickup Ability: Gluttony

Item: None Item: None



- Work Up - - - -
- Lick - - - -
- Fury Swipes - - - -
- Water Gun - - - -
B2/W2
Gym Battle
Basculin-Red-Striped BW
Basculin
 Type Water  		Slowking BW
Slowking
 Type Water Type Psychic  		Simipour BW
Simipour
 Type Water 

Lv. 65 ♂ Lv. 65 ♂ Lv. 67 ♂

Ability: Reckless Ability: Thick Fat Ability: Gluttony

Item: Muscle Band Item: Leftovers Item: Life Orb


- Scald Scald - - -
- Psychic Ice Beam - - -
- Flamethrower Crunch - - -
- Calm Mind Work Up - - -
Water-type Tournament
Simipour BW
Simipour
 Type Water  		Crawdaunt BW
Crawdaunt
 Type Water Type Dark  		Samurott BW
Samurott
 Type Water  		Azumarill BW
Azumarill
 Type Water  		Slowking BW
Slowking
 Type Water Type Psychic  		Seismitoad BW
Seismitoad
 Type Water Type Ground 
Lv. 50 ♂ Lv. 50 ♂ Lv. 50 ♂ Lv. 50 ♂ Lv. 50 ♂ Lv. 50 ♂
Ability: Gluttony Ability: Hyper Cutter Ability: Torrent Ability: Thick Fat Ability: Oblivious Ability: Swift Swim
Item: Water Gem Item: Choice Scarf Item: Leftovers Item: Choice Band Item: Expert Belt Item: Rindo Berry
- Crunch Razor Shell Aqua Jet Psychic Hydro Pump
- Waterfall Megahorn Aqua Tail Blizzard Poison Jab
- Brick Break Aqua Jet Superpower Fire Blast Earth Power
- Guillotine Revenge Giga Impact Nasty Plot Rain Dance
Unova Gym Leader Tournament
Simipour BW
Simipour
 Type Water  		Golduck BW
Golduck
 Type Water  		Floatzel BW
Floatzel
 Type Water  		Azumarill BW
Azumarill
 Type Water  		Slowking BW
Slowking
 Type Water Type Psychic  		Basculin-Red-Striped BW
Basculin
 Type Water 
Lv. 50 ♂ Lv. 50 ♂ Lv. 50 ♂ Lv. 50 ♂ Lv. 50 ♂ Lv. 50 ♂
Ability: Gluttony Ability: Damp Ability: Swift Swim Ability: Thick Fat Ability: Oblivious Ability: Reckless
Item: Water Gem Item: Petaya Berry Item: Liechi Berry Item: Sitrus Berry Item: Lum Berry Item: Salac Berry
- Hydro Pump Waterfall Aqua Tail Scald Aqua Tail
- Psychic Ice Punch Brick Break Psychic Crunch
- Ice Beam Brick Break Bulldoze Yawn Double-Edge
- Calm Mind Bulk Up Rollout Calm Mind Flail

Anime

Main Series

On hand
Pokémon Information
File:Corn Hiyappu.png
 Panpour is Cress's Main Pokémon and was used in battle against Ash's Pikachu. It has numerous deception style moves such as Double Team and has a powerful Water Gun and Mud Sport which were used to knock out Ash's favored Pikachu. This was somewhat ironic, because electric types are supposedly super-effective against water types. Panpour knows the moves Double Team, Scratch, Water Gun and Mud Sport.
Panpour


Episode Appearances

Voice Actors

  • English: Tom Wayland
  • Japanese: Makoto Ishii
  • Spanish: Manuel Diaz
  • Iberian Spanish: Sergio Garcia-Marin

Trivia

  • At a first glance Cress can be considered Falkner's relative due to appearance similarity.
  • His name comes from the aquatic plant Watercress.
  • Notably, the hair of Cilan, Chili, and Cress all resembles the hairstyle of the Elemental Monkeys' evolutions.

Gallery

Template:NavUnovaGymLeader

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