Li
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| Li コウセイKōsei | |
 Sprite fromHeartGold and SoulSilver | |
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Unknown |
| Region | Johto |
| Trainer class | SageGSC ElderHGSS |
| Generation | II,IV |
| Games | Gold, Silver,Crystal,HeartGold, SoulSilver |
Li (Japanese:コウセイKōsei) is aPokémon Trainer who first appeared inPokémon Gold and Silver. He is the Elder of theSprout TowerSages. He is an elderly man whose attire consists of a large purple robe covering most of his body, with a yellow robe over his right shoulder with aPoké Ball pattern. He bears a resemblance to Buddhist monks in real-world Japan. He is the only character in the games to have theTrainer classElder (Japanese:ちょうろうElder).
The title of Elder existed inPokémon Gold, Silver, andCrystal but was not officially a Trainer class untilGeneration IV. Instead, it served as an honorific title that Sages used when referring to Li. Before the introduction of the class, Li simply belonged to theSage class.
Pokémon
Pokémon Gold, Silver, andCrystal
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
Gallery
Sprites
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| Sprite from Gold, Silver, andCrystal (JP/KO) | Sprite from Gold, Silver, andCrystal (international) | Sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver |
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| Overworld sprite from Gold, Silver, andCrystal | Overworld sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver | |
Quotes
Pokémon Gold, Silver, andCrystal
- ToSilver
- "You are indeed skilled as a trainer. As promised, here is yourHM. But let me say this: You should treat yourPokémon better. The way you battle is far too harsh.Pokémon are not tools of war..."
- Before battle
- "So good of you to come here!Sprout Tower is a place of training. People andPokémon test their bonds to build a bright future together. I am the final test. Allow me to check the ties between yourPokémon and you!"
- Being defeated
- "Ah, excellent!"
- After being defeated
- "You and yourPokémon should have no problem using this move. Take thisFlashHM."
- "Flash illuminates even the darkest of all places. But to use it out of battle, you need theBadge fromViolet'sGym."
- "I hope you learn and grow from your journey."
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
- To Silver
- "You showed us what you've got and it's indeed good... Takethis Technical Machine. However, you should care more about your Pokémon. The way you treat your Pokémon can be too harsh... Remember, Pokémon are not tools of war..."
- Before battle
- "So good of you to come here! Sprout Tower is a place of training. People and Pokémon test their bonds to build a bright future together. I am the final test. Allow me to check the ties between you and your Pokémon!"
- Being defeated
- "Ah, excellent!"
- After being defeated
- "Hmm...The way you battle is quite elegant. You should be able to stand up toFalkner. And you should be able to make good use of this... It is aTechnical Machine called Flash. Take it with you!"
- "When a Pokémon learns Flash, you can illuminate caves no matter how dark they may be. You can try it on Bellsprout for example..."
- "I hope you learn and grow from your journey."
Trivia
- In Generation II, his original full title in battle, Sage Li, may have been a pun on the wordsagely.
- His full title outside of battle (Generations II and IV) and in battle (Generation IV), Elder Li, may be a pun on the wordelderly.
- Although he cannot be battled, another Elder found in theDragon's Den has the same overworld sprite as Li.
Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | コウセイKōsei | Possibly from 光kō (light),Flash's source of power. |
| English | Li | Fromlight. May also be a pun of "sagely" or "elderly". |
| French | JoachimGSC JehanHGSS | |
| German | Marek | |
| Italian | Vico | |
| Spanish | Anselmo | |
| Korean | 청성Cheongseong |
Elder
| Language | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| French | Ancien | |
| German | Weisester | |
| Italian | Anziano | |
| Korean | 장로Janglo | |
| Spanish | Anciano | |
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