Volkner/Quotes

Vista Lighthouse

"... ... ...So, you're the latest challenger up against the Sunyshore Gym... All right, I've decided! If I find you to be weak, I'm going to challenge the Pokémon League. I'm all done with renovating the Gym, so I don't need to be here. More than anything, I want to have battles that can thrill me again. As the toughest Gym Leader in Sinnoh, I'm going to unleash everything in my arsenal on you."

Sunyshore Gym

• Before battle

"...All right, challenger. It's not often, but some Trainers manage to come and challenge me. But they've all been boring battles. I didn't break a sweat beating them. ...Sigh... I'm Volkner, the Gym Leader. They say I'm the top Gym Leader in Sinnoh, but... Anyway, I guess we'd better get this done. I hope you're the Trainer who'll make me remember how fun it is to battle!"

• After the opponent sends out their last Pokémon

"Here it comes! Get ready for my trump card!^DP/This is it! My trump card!^Pt"

• When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health

"Shocking... I didn't see this coming!"

• Upon being defeated

"You've got me beat... Your desire and the noble way your Pokémon battled for you... I even felt thrilled during our match. That was a very good battle."

• After being defeated

"...Hehehe. Hahahah! ...That was the most fun I've had in a battle since...I don't know when! It's also made me excited to know you and your team will keep battling to greater heights! This is your eighth Gym Badge. You've earned this!"

"That Beacon Badge lets you use the hidden move Waterfall even when you're not in a battle. Waterfall happens to be the key if you're going to the Pokémon League. Also, because you've collected all eight Badges, any Pokémon at any level will now obey you without fail. I want you to take this, too."

"What's inside that TM57 is the move Charge Beam. It may raise Special Attack if it lands. It's pretty hot."^DP

"What's inside that TM57 is the move Charge Beam. It may raise Special Attack if it lands. It's electrifying!"^Pt

• If talked to again

"Your next step is the Pokémon League challenge. It's time for you to cross the sea and win your way through the gauntlet that is Victory Road. Demonstrate to the Pokémon League your mastery of your team. Against you, even the Elite Four will be pushed to fend off your challenge!"

Battle Frontier - Fight Area^Pt

• Before battle

"I don't know how I managed to get myself into this, but... Show me the skills that got you through the Pokémon League!"

• Upon being defeated

"Your toughness is something else. We were completely overwhelmed!"

• After being defeated

"Hey! Don't burn out on us! Now you're just getting in the way."

"Hahaha! That was a blast! Our combination came up short, but you're also a lot tougher as well. Promise me we'll do this again. I'll see to taking this husk home."

Villa^Pt

• Any of the following

"I was told by Flint that we're meeting here. ...That's funny. You haven't heard anything about it?"

"Every one of my Pokémon are top class in potential. They're all potential game breakers!"

"Oh, yeah. I decided not to join the Elite Four. I got an earful about not renovating the Pokémon League building. Well, no. I'd rather be a Gym Leader where I could meet ordinary folks."

"My ELECTIVIRE is a force of nature to be reckoned with. No, don't get me started. I'll tell you another time."

"Hmm... This place gives me ideas about how I can renovate my Gym."

• When Flint is at the Villa

"My relationship to Flint? There's no love lost, that's for sure."

"When I got my first Gym Badge, I used the move Thunderbolt. Ever since, I've stuck with the Electric type even as I got better. I do it because I don't want to ever forget how happy I was when I won. Incidentally, Flint's fascination with the Fire type is only from his name. Someone told him that a flint is what's used to spark a fire, and that was it."

"What?"

"...Maybe. Don't ruin things for others, though."

"What's wrong? You're looking serious for a change."

"Don't start! That will make my Gym stand out less."

"...Are you kidding? That's why you Elite Four are called irresponsible."

"Well, at least you are. I tell everyone you're irresponsible."

Battleground

Scenario 1

• Before battle

"Your Pokémon... I can feel their power! Of course, you can sense the power of my Pokémon, can't you? Let us battle with you!"

Yes: "Yeah! It's electric, this feeling of anticipation! Let's do it! We're going to make some sparks fly!"

No: "Aww, come on now. Don't disappoint me..."

If talked to again after the player answered "No": "Hm? What's up? You do want to battle?"

• When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health

"You methodically corner me! Just like before!"

• Upon being defeated

"I even felt thrilled during our match. That was a very good battle."

• After being defeated

"Winning makes me happy, and losing leaves me angry... That's no great revelation, but it's what makes me stronger."

Scenario 2

• Before battle

"My ELECTIVIRE demands tough opponents. I'm willing to beg. Let's battle!"

Yes: "You! And me! Let's make some sparks fly!"

No: "Well, yeah, and Electivire is intimidating. I hear you..."

If talked to again after the player answered "No": "Hm? What's up? You're willing to face my ELECTIVIRE? And help toughen up my Pokémon?"

• When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health

"You methodically corner me! Just like before!"

• Upon being defeated

"I even felt thrilled during our match. That was a very good battle."

• After being defeated

"Some Trainers have Pokémon they just have to have in their party. For me, ELECTIVIRE is that Pokémon..."

Pokémon World Tournament

• Before battle (first round)

"I hope you're the Trainer who'll make me remember how fun it is to battle!"

• Before battle (second round)

"The next opponent is you... I hope you're the Trainer who'll make me remember how fun it is to battle!"

• Before battle (final round)

"Since you've come this far, you must be quite strong... I hope you're the Trainer who'll make me remember how fun it is to battle!"

• Upon being defeated

"You've got me beat... Your desire and the noble way your Pokémon battled for you... I even felt thrilled during our match. That was a very good battle."

• If the player is defeated

"It was not shocking at all... That is not what I wanted!"

• After battle (if the player won)

"...Hehehe. Hahahah! ...That was the most fun I've had in a battle since...I don't know when! It's also made me excited to know you and your team will keep battling to greater heights!"

• After battle (if the player lost)

"The best part of a battle is not just winning. Pokémon who are fighting feel their limit at the edge of winning or losing... Such a shocking battle is what I want!"

• In the lobby (after the tournament)

"I like how your Pokémon respond to your earnest enthusiasm. I'm glad someone who knows how to enjoy Pokémon battles won the tournament."

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Menu interface (voice clips)

• After being recruited

"I'm Volkner. As a Pokémon Trainer, I want to have battles that can thrill me more than anything!"

• Sync pair viewer

"Every one of my Pokémon are top class in potential. They're all potential game breakers!"

"Yeah! It's electric, this feeling of anticipation!"

• Selection screen (forming team)

"You need my help? Ehh, sure."

• Selection screen (disbanding team)

"Later."

• Upon learning a new lucky skill

"This ought to make battles more interesting!"

• Upon leveling-up

"Looks like we've gotten even stronger."

• Upon reaching max level

"At this rate, we might just become the strongest on Pasio!"

• Upon unlocking a new level cap

"We still have a ways to go."

• During conversation

"Uh huh."

"All right!"

"Are you kidding..."

"Hey!"

"If you don't mind."

"Eheheheheheheh."

"Hmph."

"Thrilling!"

"I'm impressed."

"Don't burn out!"

"Woah, hey."

"This can't be..."

"I'm on it."

"I'd rather not."

"I see."

"Wow!"

• During special gift conversation

"Here, I think you could use this."'

Battle interface (voice clips)

• Co-op match screen

"All right!"

• VS screen

"Here we go!"

• Battle start

"Let's go!"

• Using Pokémon move

"Go for it!"

"Show 'em how it's done!"

• Using item

"I got this!"

• Using Trainer move

"Spark!"

• Using Sync Move

"Let's make some sparks fly!"

• Unity Move

"Shock!"

"Thrill!"

"Spark!"

• Switching in

"That's my cue."

• Recalling fainted Pokémon

"It happens."

• "Nice" emote

"Electrifying!"

• "Watch out" emote

"Keep your eyes peeled!"

• "Let's do this" emote

"Let's make some sparks fly!"

• "Thanks!" emote

"Thank you."

• Defeat

"Ah, you've got me beat."

• Victory

"Hahaha, that was a blast!"

Story Event - The Eccentric Electrician

• Volkner's Request

"Aha... Your Thunderbolt may be just the thing to reignite that fire of his."

"Hey, <player>, would you mind helping me with something? I'm in a bit of a bind right now."

"Come find me when you're ready."

• Burned to Cinders

Regardless of choice: "You know him? Great. That saves me the trouble of explaining."

"We don't exactly see eye to eye on everything, me and Flint. For starters, we're both very particular about what Pokémon type we use."

"Today, we were going to settle once and for all the issue of whether Electric types or Fire types are the best, but..."

"I kept waiting for him at the spot we agreed on, and he never came. Then I found him here like this."

"I've tried talking to him and shaking him, but he just stands there like he's had his flames snuffed out. He must have had a really intense battle."

"I, for one, haven't forgotten what we were supposed to do today. That's where you come in."

"I need you to help me reignite his fire. We need to show him a great Pokémon battle!"

"That should get him fired up, right? He'll want to join in the fun himself."

"And to be completely honest, I'm also curious to see the power of your Thunderbolt for myself."

"What do you say?"

Let's do it!: "Great. Thank you!"

If you think I can do the job!: "Of course. Thank you!"

"All right. Without further ado, show us the power of your Thunderbolt!"

Regardless of choice: "*sigh* What terrible timing for a blackout."

• A Pair of Tinkerers

"Don't worry. The power will be back on soon."

"See? A simple blackout is no match for the technology in place here on Pasio."

"I'm Volkner. I'm a Gym Leader from Sinnoh. And you are?"

"Judging by your partner Pokémon, it looks like we have something in common. I'm sure we'll get along just great."

"Did you make that device on your back?"

"It looks like you got a bit of inspiration from Aipom for the arm."

"Yes. I love tinkering with machines."

"If you wouldn't mind, I'd love to take a look inside that device of yours sometime to see how it works."

"Oh, I almost forgot. Would you mind helping us light a fire under our friend here?"

"He's "burnt right down to cinders," as he says. I want to reignite his fire with a heated Pokémon battle."

"<Player> and Clemont, both of you come at me at the same time!"

Regardless of choice: "Hahaha! You're worried about me?"

"I may not look like it, but they say I'm the top Gym Leader in Sinnoh."

"I'd be more worried about myself if I were you!"

• A Fiery, Electric Showdown!

"Good! Now that's a shocking jolt!"

"The air's vibrating with electricity! The flashes are practically blinding!"

"This is why I love Electric-type Pokémon!"

"Not a problem! If the lights are out, we'll just have to shine brighter in their place!"

"Hey, Flint! How long are you going to just stand there all burned-out like that?!"

"The battle's going to end if you don't hurry up and snap out of it! Don't you want to join the fun?!"

"You finally snapped out of it, I see."

"Don't burn out on us like that! It's a real bother, you know."

"Don't worry about it. Consider this payback for what you did for me in Sinnoh."

"Back when I'd forgotten how to enjoy battles as a Gym Leader."

"You often came to Sunyshore City despite being busy with your duties as a member of the Elite Four, remember?"

"You would find promising Trainers and have them come challenge me."

"Your efforts helped me remember how to enjoy Pokémon battles. I really am grateful to you for that."

"What? Did I move you to tears?"

"Well, I can't say I'm surprised hearing that coming from you."

• The Blackout Sparker

"Looks like they're serious. Are you up for a battle, Flint?"

"You heard him. <Player>, Clemont, feel free to sit this one out."

"Octillery is certainly a good Pokémon..."

"but you didn't do a very good job raising it!"

Thanks!: "Don't mention it. I didn't even break a sweat."

"The one that the Black Belts were using broke, so I fixed it for them."

"Yes. So I fixed them."

"I didn't do any renovations! I just fixed them in my own unique way!"

"I was so sure that the machines here on Pasio could withstand my special repairs. I guess I was wrong."

"Irresponsible? Me? I tell everyone that YOU'RE the irresponsible one."

Story Event - Trials on the Isle

• Sophocles's New Helper

"What are you two doing?"

"Well...to tell the truth, I'm the one who made those modifications!"

"It was just a small...tinkering with the circuits so I can charge up stuff wherever I go."

"Yeah. If you get a Pokémon to use electricity on it, it'll adjust the wattage and you can use it to charge your devices!"

"Uh, yeah! That's—"

"Sure, of course!"

"I was the one who modified it, after all. Let me help you out!"

Sync Pair Story - A Day with Volkner

"Hey, Luxray! Stop trying to pull me away!"

"I just want to look inside! I promise I'll put it back the way it was!"

What are you doing?: "Oh, hello there. I was just trying to take a look at this machine, but Luxray stopped me."

Doing some renovations?: "Unfortunately, no. I just wanted to get a better look at this machine here."

"I tried to do something similar back when I first arrived on Pasio, and one of the scientists here really gave me an earful."

"I assume that's why Luxray is trying to stop me."

"But I'm so interested in the technology they used to create such an enormous artificial island that I just can't help myself."

"I just want to peek under the hood and see how it all works. That's not renovating anything, is it?"

"You don't say? Well, it just so happens that I'm quite good at renova—er, repairs. Maybe I can be of assistance."

"A job well done. Oh, hello again, <player>. Were you waiting for me to finish?"

Did you fix the microwave?: "Of course. It was a shockingly easy fix. One of the parts had simply gotten knocked loose."

Did you find out what was broken?: "Yes. One of the parts had gotten knocked loose, which was causing the microwave to malfunction. Shockingly easy fix, really."

"Luxray has the ability to see through all kinds of objects, you know. So I was able to see what needed to be fixed, no problem."

"It sure would be helpful if he'd use that ability to help me renovate—uh, I mean, carefully analyze the machines on Pasio, too."

"But on the bright side, I've been renovating so many complex machines lately that fixing a simple kitchen appliance was a nice change of pace."

"Stuff like that helps me remember why I got into renovating machines in the first place."

"It's good to remember your roots. That's true even of Pokémon battles."

"There was a time when I had nearly forgotten how to enjoy Pokémon battles."

"But then I battled this one Trainer, and it was like I could suddenly remember why I enjoyed them so much."

"After that, I decided I wanted the Trainers I face to enjoy Pokémon battles just as much as I do."

"I think Luxray really enjoys battles, too."

"No matter how tired or sleepy he is, when it's time to battle, it's like a switch flips on inside him."

"The two of us will never stop having fun, shocking battles!"

Pokémon Center

• Upon being summoned in sync pair scout

Every one of my Pokémon is top class in potential. They're all potential game breakers!

• Upon being summoned in sync pair scout (New Year's 2022)

"Looks like we're starting off this year on the right foot!"

• Random conversation

"I was invited to join the Elite Four once when I was in Sinnoh, but I had to turn them down."

"They told me in no uncertain terms that I couldn't renovate the Pokémon League building, so I lost interest."

"Well, no, I just thought that I'd rather be a Gym Leader where I could meet ordinary folks."

• Random conversation

"Pasio is an artificial island. The environments here, like the forests, volcanoes, and glacies, are all maintained by machines."

"But what kind of machines? And how exactly do they work? I'm so curious..."

"Aren't you curious, too? I just can't stop thinking about it."

• Random conversation

"The roads in Sunyshore City, where my Gym is located, are actually solar panels."

"They convert sunlight into electricity."

"That gives us plenty of electricity to use and makes it a great place to live. I'd definitely recommend it if you're thinking about moving somewhere!"

• Random conversation

"Do you and your partner Pokémon have a special move you can use as your trump card?"

"You know, something extra special to keep in reserve until the time is right."

"If not, you should definitely come up with one. I'm looking forward to seeing what electrifying move you call your trump card!"

• Random conversation

"Hey, <player>. Do you have any moves that hold a special place in your heart? Maybe just one you really like?"

"When I got my first Gym Badge, I used the move Thunderbolt."

"I'll never forget the electrifying sensation I felt at that moment—or the joy it sparked in my heart."

• Random conversation

"What do you think about the machines here on Pasio? They're interesting, huh?"

"Soon after I arrived here, I found an unusual machine in town. I tried to do some renovations to it..."

"but that caused a partial power outage. I got quite an earful from the PML staff afterward."

"But to tell you the truth, seeing how mad they got about it just made me even more curious about the kinds of machines they have here."

• If spoken to again

"I used to renovate my Gym all the time back in Sinnoh."

"I ended up using so much electricity that it caused blackouts all over the city. I got so many complaints..."

• Random conversation

"Do you know Flint? He's one of Sinnoh's Elite Four."

"Somehow we always seem to wind up doing stuff together, almost like we're stuck with each other, for better or worse."

"Don't get me wrong—he's a good guy. Maybe a bit too fired up for my taste, but don't let that turn you off about him."

• If spoken to again

"Flint's a good guy, but sometimes he does the strangest things."

"Recently, he tried to challenge me to a Pokémon battle inside the villa! I swear, that guy can be really irresponsible sometimes."

• Random conversation (New Year's 2022)

"Taking on new challenges is one way to make life a thrill."

"Together with Electivire, I'm resolving to find new ways to have fun in battle!"

• Random conversation (New Year's 2022)

"Electivire is a force of nature to be reckoned with. Once I start talking about him, I just can't stop..."

"Like, did you know that in terms of electrical energy output, Electivire is one of the best of all Electric-type Pokémon?"

"Thanks to him, I have all the electricity I'll ever need to tinker around with machines."

• Random conversation (New Year's 2022)

"When I'm with Electivire, I feel really pumped up and ready for anything!"

"I'm starting to sound like Flint. Watch, now I'll start saying stuff like, “We're burning hotter than ever!” Or, “We're on fire!”"

• Random conversation (New Year's 2022)

"I love this outfit. It's got a certain power to it, like surging lightning."

"I've been having the most fun I've had since...I don't know when! And it's all thanks to this outfit."

"I thought it might spark lots of inspiration for me as well, but that hasn't happened yet..."

• Random conversation (New Year's 2022)

"Check out my new resolutions for this year: electric battles with <player>! And cutting-edge machine modifications!"

"Hmm. Now that I think about it, I guess that's what I always do anyway..."

• Random conversation (New Year's 2022)

"Electivire and Luxray get along great. You'd almost think they were siblings!"

"When it comes to how they act with me, though, it's like they're polar opposites."

"Luxray is really responsible, making sure to stop me if I'm spending too much time tinkering with machines."

"Electivire, on the other hand, gets right in there with me and gets lost in the endless tinkering."

• If spoken to again

"The other day, Electivire got way too worked up during a Pokémon battle. Luxray gave him a good scolding."

"I felt kinda bad about that...but watching them interact like that can be pretty fun sometimes."

• Random conversation (New Year's 2022)

"Since this outfit matches Electivire's look, I feel a real connection with him when I wear it—like we share one heart and one mind."

"We're so connected, in fact, that I feel like we could let loose a surge of electricity at any moment!"

"Why are you looking at me like that? I was just joking!"

• If spoken to again

"The other day, I was walking through town, and I started imagining taking apart all the machines that I saw around me."

"It was fun, but maybe I get a little carried away when I'm excited about something."

• Special log-in conversation (generic)

"Hello again, <player>."

"I know you're no stranger to rousing adventure. Enjoy yourself out there."

• Special log-in conversation (generic) (New Year's 2022)

"Hey, <player>. I'm so glad I ran into you."

"Today's a new beginning. I can't wait to see how we're going to spend it together."

• Special log-in conversation (morning)

"What's the matter? Still sleepy? Then how about a battle? That ought to shock you wide awake!"

• Special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"I wonder how they built Pasio... And how do they keep everything running?"

• Special log-in conversation (evening)

"Be careful not to waste electricity at night. We can get in a lot of trouble if we cause an outage."

• Special log-in conversation (morning) (New Year's 2022)

"Another day, huh? Let's jump-start it and have a blast!"

• Special log-in conversation (afternoon) (New Year's 2022)

"I'm resolved to try out some new renovations— or rather, battle tactics—that haven't been done before!"

• Special log-in conversation (evening) (New Year's 2022)

"I wonder if the owner of this island would let me light it up at night real bright, just like this outfit of mine!"

• Special gift conversation

"Oh, there you are."

"I wanted you to have this."

• After giving out item

"Put it to use however you see fit."

"The stronger you get as a Trainer, the happier I'll be to battle you!"

• Special gift conversation (New Year's 2022)

"I was just hit by a flash of inspiration—to give you this!"

"Put it to good use!"

• After giving out item

"If it comes in handy on your journey, that'd be really awesome."

• Special The Eccentric Electrician Story Event blurb

"With a Thunderbolt that powerful, just maybe..."

• Special The Eccentric Electrician Story Event conversation

"I'd be very grateful for your help. I'm counting on you!"