Ingo
| Ingo ノボリNobori | |
 Art fromLegends: Arceus | |
| Age | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Eye color | Gray |
| Hair color | Gray |
| Hometown | UnknownBWB2W2 Pearl SettlementLA |
| Region | UnovaBWB2W2 HisuiLA |
| Relatives | Emmet (younger twin brother) |
| Trainer class | Subway BossBWB2W2 WardenLA |
| Generation | V,VIII |
| Counterpart(s) | Ingo (Masters) |
| Games | Black, White,Black 2, White 2,Legends: Arceus Masters EX |
| English voice actor | Jordan Reynolds[1](Masters EX) |
| Japanese voice actor | Yoshitsugu Matsuoka[2](Masters EX) |
| Member of | Pearl Clan |
| Rank | Warden |
| Animated series | Pokémon the Series |
| Debut | Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief! |
| English voice actor | Marc Diraison(BW045—BW099) Unknown(JN139) |
| Japanese voice actor | Kensuke Satō |
| Manga series | Pokémon Adventures |
| Debut | Growing Pains |
Subway Boss Ingo (Japanese:サブウェイマスターノボリSubway Master Nobori) is one of the leaders of theBattle Subway inPokémon Black, White,Black 2, and White 2, along with his brother,Emmet. InPokémon Legends: Arceus, Ingo is thewarden tasked with watching over a specialSneasler.
In the core series games
InPokémon Black, White,Black 2, and White 2, Ingo can be battled in a Single Battle on theBattle Subway's Single Train once the player has acquired a 20 win streak, and on the Super Single Train once the player has acquired a 48 win streak. He can also be battled alongside his brotherEmmet in aMulti Battle on the Multi Train once the player has acquired a 20 win streak, and on the Super Multi Train once the player has acquired a 48 win streak. His teams are identical in both pairs of games. In Black 2 and White 2 only, the brothers can also be faced in a one-time Multi Battle in front of the Gear Station.
InPokémon Legends: Arceus, Ingo appears as one of thewardens of thePearl Clan, having beentransported back in time to theHisui region and lost most of his memories in the process. He escorts the player through theCoronet Highlands when they first visit the area, telling them about his faint memories ofhis partner Pokémon and Emmet, as well as battling the player and granting them the ability to summonSneasler to climb tall rocky walls. After regaining some more of his memories, he tellsAdaman andMelli about howPokémon Trainers in the future cooperate with Pokémon. AfterLordElectrode has been calmed, he starts managing thetraining grounds inJubilife Village. When spoken to, he allows the player to choose one of certain characters to battle, including himself.
Ingo is mentioned inPokémon Legends: Z-A at "Hisui: The Grand Exhibition" inLumiose Museum. An exhibit of a drawing depicting the training grounds describes a man named Ingo helping theGalaxy Team learn aboutPokémon battles, but that he suddenly disappeared one day after saying "It is time for me to return." An NPC inBleu Sector 8 tells the player they want to challenge Ingo and Emmet on the Multi Train, indicating that Ingo reunited with his brother and returned to his former post inUnova.
Pokémon
Single Trains
On 21st consecutive battle
| # | Pokémon | Item | Moves | Nature | EVs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | |||||||||
| 0558 |  | Crustle |  Rocky Helmet | Stone Edge | X-Scissor | Earthquake | Flail | Adamant | - | 255 | 255 | - | - | - |
| 0601 |  | Klinklang |  Occa Berry | Shift Gear | Gear Grind | Volt Switch | Giga Impact | Adamant | - | 255 | - | - | - | 255 |
| 0569 |  | Garbodor |  Black Sludge | Venoshock | Psychic | Focus Blast | Toxic | Modest | 255 | - | - | 255 | - | - |
Super Single Trains
On 49th consecutive battle
| # | Pokémon | Item | Moves | Nature | EVs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | |||||||||
| 0530 |  | Excadrill |  Life Orb | Earthquake | Aerial Ace | Poison Jab | Rock Slide | Adamant | - | 170 | 170 | - | 170 | - |
| 0612 |  | Haxorus |  Yache Berry | Dragon Dance | Dragon Claw | Dragon Tail | Earthquake | Jolly | - | 255 | - | - | - | 255 |
| 0609 |  | Chandelure |  White Herb | Overheat | Shadow Ball | Protect | Will-O-Wisp | Modest | 255 | - | - | 255 | - | - |
Multi Trains
On 21st consecutive battle
Ingo uses the first and second Pokémon on the list, while Emmet uses third and the fourth.
| # | Pokémon | Item | Moves | Nature | EVs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | |||||||||
| 0569 | | Garbodor | Black Sludge | Venoshock | Psychic | Focus Blast | Toxic | Modest | 255 | - | - | 255 | - | - |
| 0601 | | Klinklang | Occa Berry | Shift Gear | Gear Grind | Volt Switch | Giga Impact | Adamant | - | 255 | - | - | - | 255 |
| 0632 |  | Durant | Occa Berry | X-Scissor | Iron Head | Rock Slide | Shadow Claw | Jolly | - | 255 | - | - | - | 255 |
| 0596 |  | Galvantula |  Scope Lens | X-Scissor | Wild Charge | Cross Poison | Thunder Wave | Adamant | - | 255 | - | - | - | 255 |
Super Multi Trains
On 49th consecutive battle
Ingo uses the first and second Pokémon on the list, while Emmet uses third and the fourth.
| # | Pokémon | Item | Moves | Nature | EVs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | |||||||||
| 0530 | | Excadrill | Life Orb | Earthquake | Aerial Ace | Poison Jab | Rock Slide | Adamant | - | 170 | 170 | - | 170 | - |
| 0612 | | Haxorus | Yache Berry | Dragon Dance | Dragon Claw | Dragon Tail | Earthquake | Jolly | - | 255 | - | - | - | 255 |
| 0604 |  | Eelektross |  Magnet | Discharge | Gastro Acid | Thunderbolt | Thunder Wave | Quiet | 255 | - | - | 255 | - | - |
| 0567 |  | Archeops |  Sitrus Berry | Rock Slide | Earthquake | Aerial Ace | Protect | Jolly | - | 255 | - | - | - | 255 |
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
In addition to battles in the Battle Subway, Ingo and his brother are fought in a Multi Battle with theplayer and their counterpart as part of the story.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
First battle
Training grounds
Regular team
Tougher team
This is the version of his team made available in version 1.1.0 onwards by choosing "You, Ingo—but tougher" after completing Mission 27: "The Deified Pokémon".
Alpha team
This team is available after defeating Ingo's stronger team at the training grounds in version 1.1.0 onwards. It can be fought by choosing "You, Ingo—using alphas". This is a three-on-one fight againstalpha Pokémon, all with the "Wild Might" status.
Path of Solitude
- Main article:Path of Solitude
After completing the Daybreak request, Ingo will offer Path of Solitude battles. The player is only allowed to use a single Pokémon, and Ingo's team will be directly based on what the player uses. If the player wins, Ingo will mark the Pokédex entry of the species that the player used.
In service to
As a warden, Ingo cares for a specialSneasler that acts as aRide Pokémon to assist humans.
 Sneasler ♀ |
In the spin-off games
Pokémon Masters EX
- Main article:Ingo (Masters)
Ingo forms async pair withExcadrill,Accelgor, andChandelure inPokémon Masters EX. His Chandelure is capable ofDynamaxing. Ingo became a playable sync pair on June 30, 2021.
| Dex | Trainer | NDex | Pokémon | Type | Weakness | Role | EX role | Base potential | Availability | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #133 |  | Ingo | #0530 |  | Excadrill♂ | Ground | Water |  |  | ★★★★★☆EX | Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout |
| #133 |  | Special Costume Ingo | #0617 |  | Accelgor♂ | Bug | Flying | | ★★★★★☆EX | Costume Sync Pair Scout | |
| #133 |  | Sygna Suit Ingo | #0609 |  | Chandelure♂  | Ghost | Ground |  | | ★★★★★☆EX | Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout |
Gallery
Artwork
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| With Emmet in concept art from Black and WhitebyYusuke Ohmura | Official artwork from Black and WhitebyYusuke Ohmura[3] | Concept art from Legends: Arceus |
Sprites
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| Sprite from Black and White | Sprite from Black 2 and White 2 | Overworld sprite fromBlack and White | Overworld sprite fromBlack 2 and White 2 |
Merchandise
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| On the Pearl Clan Special Set from the TCG by Raita Kazama[4] |
Quotes
- Main article:Ingo/Quotes
In animation
Pokémon the Series
Ingo is an old acquaintance ofCilan’s, having first met at a rail enthusiasts convention. Ingo is referred to as "big brother" by Emmet in the Japanese version of theanimated series, indicating that he is the older twin.
Pokémon the Series: Black & White
Ingo debuted at the end ofBeheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief! along withEmmet, where they detected thatTeam Rocket was tampering with the track switches. InThe Beartic Mountain Feud!, the pair went in search of what or who was causing these disturbances and they caught a glimpse of two figures—Jessie andJames—before they disappeared into the shadows.
InCrisis from the Underground Up! andBattle for the Underground!, Ingo and his brother metAsh, Cilan, andIris as the train they were riding had stopped. After Pokémon had been stolen from thePokémon Center, Ingo and Emmet teamed up with the group to coordinate a counter strategy to stop Team Rocket and retrieve all the stolen Pokémon.
InLost at the Stamp Rally!, Ingo and his brother helped a young girl,Erina, locate her lostAxew. Afterwards, they rewarded Ash and Cilan's good deed by having aTag Battle against them. Despite Ash and Cilan pushing their hardest, they were finally defeated when Ingo's Chandelure stopped their Pokémon withPsychic, so that Emmet'sEelektross could finish them off withThunderbolt.
Ingo, along with Emmet, appeared inA Surface to Air Tag Battle Team! as part of a fantasy made up bySoren, who boasted that both he and his brotherRocko had beaten the Subway Bosses in a Tag Battle. However, this claim was quickly disproved by Rocko.
Ingo appeared in a cameo in the ending credits ofGenesect and the Legend Awakened, and in Cilan's flashback inSurvival of the Striaton Gym!.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Ingo reappeared inMust Be Our Heroes and the Witch!, alongside Emmet as a fantasy caused by a wildHatterene. At the end of the episode, Cilan revealed he planned to attend an event held by the brothers.
Character
Ingo and his brother Emmet are markedly similar. They are both composed and precise in manner, important attributes to his role as one of theSubway Bosses. This also extends into Ingo'sbattle strategy. He often takes the lead, creating an opening for Emmet to attack.
Pokémon
| Debut | Battle For The Underground! |
|---|---|
| Voice actors | |
| Japanese | Misato Fukuen |
| English | Sean Schemmel |
Chandelure was used to aid in retrieving the stolen Pokémon fromTeam Rocket inBattle For The Underground!.
It appeared again inLost at the Stamp Rally! alongside Emmet'sEelektross in aTag Battle againstCilan andAsh. While Eelektross was bearing the brunt of the attacks, Chandelure used Smog to stopPansage from firing aSolar Beam. Ingo and Emmet then took charge of the match, ultimately winning.
It also appeared in a fantasy inA Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!, and in a flashback inSurvival of the Striaton Gym!.
Chandelure's known moves arePsychic,Will-O-Wisp, andSmog.
Voice actors
| Language | Voice actor | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 佐藤健輔Kensuke Satō | |
| English | Marc Diraison | |
| Czech | Tomáš Juřička | |
| Danish | Thomas Kirk | |
| Finnish | Ilkka Villi (BW045-BW048) Peter Pihlström (BW051) | |
| European French | Didier Colfs | |
| German | Wolfgang Schatz | |
| Italian | Matteo Zanotti | |
| Norwegian | Mads Henning Jørgensen | |
| Polish | Fabian Kocięcki | |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Marco Antônio Abreu | |
| Spanish | Latin America | Dafnis Fernández |
| Spain | Luis Reina | |
GOTCHA!
Ingo briefly appeared inGOTCHA!.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Ingo debuts inGrowing Pains. He, along with his brother Emmet, is first seen walking around Gear Station. They are later properly introduced as the Subway Bosses for the newly created Battle Subway toBlack andWhite. According to the Mayor of Nimbasa City, they were recruited by him because of their strength. White later decides to take part in a test run of the Battle Subway, which she uses as a way to learn how to become a Trainer.
As the three travel, White is pitted against Virtual Trainers while the twins evaluate her progress. Emmet's love of battling and impatience leads to him constantly ask White to win 20 consecutive battles so that they can have a battle. This behavior scares White, which forces Ingo to repeatedly apprehend his brother and drag him away.
Sometime later, the train arrives atAnville Town, the final stop. At this point, White's skills have improved to the point where she can battle one of the Subway Bosses. Ingo has a battle with White while Emmet referees. The battle ends in a tie, much to Ingo's frustration. After stepping out for a bit, White returns withBianca, a friend of hers. White asks the twins to take her to Castelia City so that she can help Bianca with her troubles. Afterward, White returns to continue her training.
After more traveling, White finishes her training and goes her separate ways from the Subway Bosses.
Pokémon
Klinklang is Ingo's only known Pokémon. It was first seen next to Ingo while White was testing the Battle Subway. During Ingo's battle against White, Klinklang was paired up against White'sServine. By jamming its minigears with leaves, White gained an opening to attack. However, when Servine attacks, both Pokémon are knocked out from the attack, making the battle a tie.
None of Klinklang's moves are known and its Ability isPlus.
In the TCG
- Main article:Ingo & Emmet (Team Up 144)
Ingo & Emmet was introduced as aSupporter card in thePokémon Trading Card Game during the English Sun & Moon Series (the Japanese SM Era). It was first released in the JapaneseGX Ultra Shiny subset before debuting in English in theTeam Up expansion, with artwork byYusuke Ohmura. It was also released as aFull Art card in the same Japanese and English expansion, with artwork byMegumi Mizutani. It allows the player to look at the top card of their deck, discard their hand, then draw five cards from the top or bottom of the deck.
Ingo also makes a cameo appearance in the Galarian Gallery print ofIrida, released in theCrown Zenith expansion.
Trivia
- InPokémon Legends: Arceus, Ingo is the only one of thePearl Clan to keep his Pokémon partners inPoké Balls as opposed to having them roam free, and he is the onlywarden or clan member with this distinction.
- He is also the only non-player character to usealpha Pokémon as part of his team.
- Moreover, he is the only NPC to use anUnown outside of abattle facility, as he uses one in thePath of Solitude.
- Similar toAnabel, Ingo debuted as abattle facility leader and was later transported to anotherregion, losing most of his memories in the process.
- Ingo's Japanese name, Nobori, means "up-train", but can also mean "climbing," as in "mountain-climbing". His role in Pokémon Legends: Arceus as the warden ofSneasler, a mountain-climbing Pokémon, may be a reference to this.
Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ノボリNobori | From 上りnobori (up-train) |
| English, Latin American Spanish | Ingo | Fromingoing, as in "ingoing train" |
| German | Hin | Fromhin und her (back and forth) |
| European Spanish | Fero | Fromferrocarril (railway) |
| French | Chammal | Fromshamal (northwesterly wind in the Middle East) |
| Italian | Andy | Fromandare (to go) |
| Korean | 상행Sanghaeng | From 상행 (上行)sanghaeng (up-train) |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 北尚Běishàng /Bākseuhng | From 北上běishàng / bākséuhng (to go north) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 北尚Běishàng | |
| Russian | ИнгоIngo | Transcription of his English name |
| Vietnamese | Nobori | Transcription of his Japanese name |
References
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