Mom (Kanto)
- If you were looking for the character named Mom inPokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, seeMom (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!).
| Mom おかあさんMother | |
 Artwork ofRed's mother fromPokémon Origins | |
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Eye color | Black |
| Hair color | Indigo (Generations III and IV) |
| Hometown | Pallet Town |
| Region | Kanto |
| Relatives | RedRBYGSCFRLGHGSS orLeafFRLG |
| Generation | I,II,III,IV |
| Games | Red, Blue,Yellow,Gold, Silver,Crystal,FireRed, LeafGreen,HeartGold, SoulSilver |
| Manga counterpart(s) | Green's parents |
Mom (Japanese:おかあさんmother) is themother ofRed orLeaf depending on the game.
In the core series games
In theGeneration I games and theirremakes,Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, at the beginning of the games, she will inform theplayer thatProfessor Oak wants to see them. After that, if the player's Pokémon are not fully healed, she will heal them when talked to.
This same mother also appears in theGeneration II games andPokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, telling the player how worried she is about Red, her son, but also how proud she is of him.
She does not appear inPokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, where her role is served byChase orElaine'smother instead.
Gallery
Sprites and models
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| Overworld sprite from Generation I | Overworld sprite from Generation II | Overworld sprite from FireRed and LeafGreen | Overworld sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver |
Quotes
Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow
- If talked to
- "Right. All boys leave home someday. It said so on TV.Prof.Oak, next door, is looking for you."
- If talked to after receiving first partner Pokémon
- "<player>, if you drive yourPokémon too hard, they'll dislike you. You should take a rest. <heals party> Oh good! You and yourPokémon are looking great! Take care now!"
Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal
- First time talking to
- "Hi!Red's been away for a long time. He hasn't called either, so I have no idea where he is or what he's been doing. They say that no word is proof that he's doing fine, but I do worry about him."
- Subsequent times talking to
- "I worry aboutRed getting hurt or sick, but he's a boy. I'm proud that he is doing what he wants to do."
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
- If talked to
- "...Right. Allboys leave home someday/girls dream of traveling, It said so on TV. Oh, yes.Prof. Oak, next door, was looking for you."
- If talked to after receiving first partner Pokémon
- "<player>! You should take a quick rest. <heals party> Oh, good! You and yourPokémon are looking great. Take care now!"
- If whited out without visiting Pokémon Center
- "<player>! Welcome home. It sounds like you had quite an experience. Maybe you should take a quick rest. <heals party> Oh, good! You and yourPokémon are looking great. I just heard fromProf. Oak. He said thatPokémon's energy is measured in HP. If yourPokémon lose their HP, you can restore them at anyPokémon Center. If you're going to travel far away, the smartTrainer stocks up onPotions at thePokémon Mart. Make me proud, honey! Take care!"
- Letter attached to pair ofRunning Shoes
- "Dear <player>,
Here is a pair ofRunning Shoes for my beloved challenger. Remember, I'll always cheer for you! Don't ever give up!
From Mom"
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
- In her house inPallet Town
- "Hi! Red's been away. He hasn't called either, so I have no idea where he is or what he's been doing. They say no news is good news, but I do worry about him."
In animation
Pokémon the Series
InPokémon the Series,Delia,Ash's mother, serves as her counterpart. She was introduced inthe very first episode and is shown to travel to most of thePokémon League competitions that her son takes part in. She also has her own Pokémon, aMr. Mime nicknamedMimey, which cleans the house for her.
Pokémon Origins
InPokémon Origins, Mom appeared inFile 1: Red, telling him thatthe deviceProfessor Oak was working on is ready and that theProfessor wanted to see him inhis lab. This causedRed to fall down the stairs with excitement. She asked him if he was okay before he rushed out the door. She made no other appearances.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
FireRed & LeafGreen arc
She debuts in this arc asGreen'smother and has a husband. They had been searching for Green ever since she had been kidnapped for theMasked Man, and had finally tracked her down. Before she and her husband could properly reunite with Green, they are sucked into a black hole byDeoxys. She and her husband are eventually rescued byLorelei and are finally able meet their daughter.
Emerald arc
She appears alongside her husband inEpilogue coming to theBattle Frontier.
Related articles
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