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Falkner/Quotes

These are Falkner's quotes in the Pokémon games.

In the core series

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

  • Before battle
"I'm Falkner, the Violet Pokémon Gym leader! People say you can clip flying-type Pokémon's wings with a jolt of electricity... I won't allow such insults to bird Pokémon! I'll show you the real power of the magnificent bird Pokémon!"
  • Being defeated
"...Darn! My Dad's cherished bird Pokémon... All right. Take this. It's the official Pokémon League ZephyrBadge."
  • After being defeated
"ZephyrBadge raises the attack power of Pokémon. It also enables Pokémon to use Flash, if they have it, anytime. Here--take this too."
"By using a TM, Pokémon will instantly learn a new move. Think before you act--a TM can be used only once. TM31 contains Mud-Slap. It reduces the enemy's accuracy while it causes damage. In other words, it is both defensive and offensive."
"There are other Pokémon Gyms in cities and towns ahead. You should test your skills at these Gyms. I'm going to train hard to become the greatest bird master!"

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Violet Gym

  • Before battle
"I'm Falkner, the Violet City Pokémon Gym Leader! People say you can clip Flying-type Pokémon's wings with a jolt of electricity... I won't allow such insults to bird Pokémon! I'll show you the real power of the magnificent bird Pokémon!"
  • After sending out last Pokémon
"The wind is finally with us!"
  • When last Pokémon is at critical health
"We can still fly!"
  • Being defeated
"I understand... I'll bow out gracefully."
  • After being defeated
"...For pity's sake! My dad's cherished bird Pokémon... But a defeat is a defeat. All right. Take this official Pokémon League Badge. This one is the Zephyr Badge. With that Badge, Pokémon, including traded Pokémon up to Lv. 20, will obey you without question. It also enables you to use the hidden move Rock Smash anytime outside of battle."
"By using a TM, a Pokémon will instantly learn a new move. Think before you act - a TM can be used only once. TM51 contains Roost. It restores half the max HP."
"There are Pokémon Gyms in cities and towns ahead. Make good use of them! As for your next move... I would suggest Azalea Town."
"There are Pokémon Gyms in cities and towns ahead. You should test your skills at these Gyms. As for your next move... I would suggest Azalea Town. I'm going to train harder to become the greatest Bird Keeper of all!"

Fighting Dojo

  • Before battle
"Hi! I've been waiting for you! It's a pleasure to be able to battle you again!"
  • After being defeated
"Mmm... It's still a long way to become the best Trainer..."

Celadon Department Store

"Hey, why don't we take a picture together?"
Yes: "All right! Are you ready?"
No: "That's all right. I'll just take one with my dad..."
"Yes! We look good."

Pokégear Registering (Celadon Department Store)

"Out of all the Trainers out there, the best Trainer would have to be my dad."
"You are mistaken. My dad treats Poké..."
"You were listening, right? You agree my dad is greater, right?"
Yes: "You do? Just as I thought! You know something? I'm sure we'll enjoy talking about my dad! Here is my number! Give me a call Saturday morning if you want to hear about my dad!"
No: "You don't? I thought you were smarter than that. Oh, well. You'll change your mind eventually."
"So, you did change your mind. You now think my dad is greater?"

Pokégear Phone

  • Calling him:
"Hello... OK, now I can hear you. Yeah, I'm in top form. Are there Gym Leaders you haven't battled yet? Step up! Get on it!"
"Hello... OK, now I can hear you. Yeah, I'm in top form. Let's see... I'm free Saturday morning usually. Please, give me a call then."
  • Him calling the player:
"Hey, this is Falkner. How are you doing? The scaffolding in my Gym was in bad shape when you came to battle, eh? Every year, we give the place a thorough scrubbing. It's a challenge. But the bird Pokémon help us out, so we're able to manage."
"Hey, this is Falkner. How are you doing? My dad told me something when I was a kid. He said 'Falkner, bird Pokémon don't just fly with their wings, they soar through the sky because that's what they want to do with all their heart.' That's just like my dad."
"Hey, this is Falkner. How are you doing? You've chatted with Janine in Fuchsia City, haven't you? All she ever talks about is her dad, you know? Endlessly. I mean, it's good to have a healthy respect for your dad, but it's better to have some self-confidence! Don't you have faith in your own abilities?"

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

  • Before battle (first round)
"I'll show you the real power of the magnificent bird Pokémon!"
  • Before battle (second round)
"I'll show you the real power of the magnificent bird Pokémon! Winds, stay with me!"
  • Before battle (final round)
"I'll show you the real power of the magnificent bird Pokémon! Dad! I hope you're watching me battle from above!"
  • Being defeated
"I understand... I'll bow out gracefully."
  • If the player is defeated
"Now you know the real power of bird Pokémon!"
  • After being defeated
"A defeat is a defeat. You are strong indeed. I'm going to train harder with my Pokémon to become the greatest Bird Keeper of all!"
  • After winning
"Dad! I won with your cherished bird Pokémon..."
  • In the lobby, after the tournament
"As long as I have lofty ambitions, I can fly as far as I want. I'll keep flying and aiming high! Just like you!"

In the side series

Pokémon Stadium 2

  • Before battle
"I'm Falkner! I'm going to be toughest bird master ever!"
"I can't let you get past me. The honor of bird trainers everywhere is at stake!"
"Sorry, but there's no way I'll lose to your Pokémon!"
  • Sending out first Pokémon
"All right! Get going, <Pokémon>!"
  • Sending out a new Pokémon
"This time, it's <Pokémon>."
"Shall we toy with them, <Pokémon>?"
"Playtime is over, <Pokémon>!"
"<Pokémon>! It's your show!"
"Tch! Come back, <Pokémon>!"
"Okay, switch out, <Pokémon>!"
"That's enough, <Pokémon>! Come back!"
"Good job! Come back!"
  • Own Pokémon faints
"Aack! <Pokémon>!"
"What!? Shoot!"
  • Player's Pokémon faints
"Outstanding!"
"Hit the weak spot! That's right!"
  • Player's Pokémon lands a critical hit
"Ooh, critical hit! Not bad!"
"Gotcha!"
"Argh!"
"<Pokémon>! Mud-Slap!"
"<Pokémon>! Sky Attack!"
  • If the player is defeated
"How's that?!"
  • After being defeated
"...Shoot! Yeah, I lost."
"Can't I win using only Flying-type Pokémon?"
"What'll you do if my Pokémon's wings get damaged?!?"
  • After winning
"Whew! That was a good battle."
"You did pretty well, too."
"Bird Pokémon are the best after all!"
  • If the battle ended in a draw
"I guess these things happen."
  • If the player runs from the battle
"Ha, ha, ha! So, you're just going to turn tail and run?"

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Puzzle Challenge

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  • Easy
"I've been waiting for you... Well... Let's get going."
"You're good for a beginner. Keep up the good work."
  • Normal
"I've been waiting... Well... Let's begin."
"Dang! I lost. I must train harder."
  • Hard
"I've been waiting for you. I'll show you my might."
"...Dang. I lost. If I don't train more..."
  • Super Hard
"I've been waiting for you... I'll show you my might."
"...Dang! I lost. I mustn't give in to my faults."
  • Intense
"I've been waiting for you! I'll show you my might."
"...Dang! I lost. I mustn't give in to my faults."

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Falkner (Masters)
Menu interface (voice clips)
  • After being recruited for the first time
"I'm Falkner, the Violet City Pokémon Gym Leader! I'll show you the real power of the magnificent bird Pokémon!"
  • Subsequent recruitments
"As long as we have lofty ambitions, we can fly as far as we want! Let's keep aiming high together!"
  • Sync pair viewer
"I'm going to train hard with my Pokémon to become the greatest bird keeper of all."
"I won't allow any insults."
  • Selection screen (forming team)
"Let's chase the clouds."
  • Selection screen (disbanding team)
"See you later."
  • Upon learning a new lucky skill
"With this, we can slice through any gale!"
  • Upon leveling up
"We can still fly higher!"
  • Upon reaching max level
"I'm going to become the greatest bird keeper of all!"
  • Upon unlocking a new level cap
"The wind is with us!"
  • Receiving EX style
"Incredible!"
  • During conversation
"Hey."
"Yeah."
"Ehahaha..."
"~Hmhmhm~"
"Hmm."
"Nice!"
"Excellent!"
"Congratulations!"
"You've got this!"
"Huh?"
"What?!"
"Oh boy..."
"Alright."
"I see."
"Incredible!"
  • During special log-in conversation (morning)
"Bird Pokémon are early risers. When you spend as much time around them as I do, you tend to become an early bird yourself!"
  • During special log-in conversation (afternoon)
"It looks like the wind's blowing hard out there today! Perfect conditions for training bird Pokémon!"
  • During special log-in conversation (evening)
"It sure is quiet. If we were in Johto, the Hoothoot would be hooting up a storm at this hour!"

Battle interface (voice clips)

  • Co-op match screen
"All right!"
  • VS screen
"Let's fly!"
  • Sending out Pokémon
"Ready!"
  • Using Pokémon move
"Get them."
"Swoop in!"
  • Using item
"I've got this."
  • Using Trainer move
"Watch this!"
  • Using sync move
"I'll show you our power!"
  • Unity attack / theme skill
"Wind!"
"Soar!"
"Fly!"
  • Uh-oh!
"Are you ready?"
  • Switching in
"Let's ride the wind!"
  • Recalling fainted Pokémon
"We'll bow out gracefully."
  • "Nice" emote
"Good job!"
  • "Watch out" emote
"Careful!"
  • "Let's do this" emote
"I wish my dad could see this."
  • Defeat
"For pity's sake..."
  • Victory
"Feels like I'm catching up to my dad!"
Main Story Villain Arc - Johto - Team Rocket's Revival
  • As Your Friend
"We've got Gym Leaders spread out and waiting just in case we have to jump in to help."
"Yeah, and Silver doesn't seem to be fond of working in teams, either."
"Oh, your outfits!"
Costume Event - Poké War Games
  • Team Huddle
"Hurry! There's no time to lose!"
  • Turning Tables
"There's no way you can beat us when it's three of us versus just one of you!"
"Wow, these two are so easygoing yet so tough..."
"Wh-what?"
"Reinforcements! When did she have time to contact them?"
"Darn. So it was all a ruse!"
"I guess we have no choice but to surrender!"
Solo Event - Kris's Worries
  • The Missing Pokémon
"Nope, it hasn't come here."
"I'll ask my bird Pokémon to help look for Suicune from the sky."
"I gotta say..."
  • Off-screen
"Your Ho-Oh, the Legendary bird Pokémon... It has such beautiful wings."
  • On-screen
"As a bird keeper, it makes me very jealous."
"Hearing you say that gives me some hope!"
Trainer Files - Elegant Flying-Type Pokémon
  • Noctowl's Nickname
"... ... ..."
"Too obvious, Janine."
"You won't be able to fool my eyes or Noctowl's with a sloppy ambush like that."
  • Off-screen
"Noctowl's eyes can see in pitch-darkness, and it never lets its prey escape. Some even call it "the emperor of dark nights"..."
"In order to be in sync with Noctowl, my father put me through tough training in total darkness."
  • On-screen
"This means my father is better than your father Koga!"
"Heh... Why don't you just accept that my father is greater than yours?"
"Don't underestimate us! Let's go, Janine!"
"I'll show you the power of Noctowl flying magnificently in the night sky!"
  • Inherited Techniques and Feelings
"Grr..."
"What did you just say?!"
"(Janine used her own medicine for...)"
"I'm sorry!"
"Noctowl! Over there!"
"Thank you for your help."
"Yeah, I take back what I said..."
"Koga's techniques are amazing. I understand that now."
"(Father...)"
"(I think it'll take some more time for me to become as strong as you.)"
"(Until I can fly sky-high with my bird Pokémon...)"
"(I hope you're watching me battle from above!)"
Sync Pair Story - A Day with Falkner
"*sigh* I know, Swellow... Don't worry, we'll show them."
What's wrong?: "Oh! Hi there, <player>."
Something wrong?: "Hi, <player>. Well...yeah. Swellow and I were just musing over something."
"People say you can clip Flying-type Pokémon's wings with a jolt of electricity..."
"But I won't allow such insults to bird Pokémon!"
"That said, we did just lose to a sync pair that used a lot of Electric-type moves..."
"We've been able to battle lots of different sync pairs ever since we arrived on Pasio."
"Every time we battle someone new, we learn another thing that we can improve on."
"Come to think of it, wasn't your partner Pokémon a Pikachu?"
"Perfect! Let's have a battle, <player>! We'll find a way to manage those pesky Electric-type attacks!"
"In order to overcome our weaknesses, we need more experience! We have to battle a lot more!"
Whoa, slow down there!: "No way! This is the perfect opportunity, and I'm not gonna let it slip by!"
How about a different approach?: "Don't worry—I'm sure I'll come up with something as we're battling!"
"Swellow? What's wrong?"
"Hm... I guess you're right. We can't just run into things just because we're upset."
"My partner is always ready to battle, so when he says calm down, that means I should listen!"
Wow, you really understand him!/You must trust each other a lot!: "Yeah! We've trained a lot together ever since he was a Taillow!"
"We used to lose a lot in the past, but he never gave up, and that's what pushed me to get better, too!"
"Swellow has grit—he unleashes his true power when he's on the ropes!"
"In order to win, you have to focus hard and put your all into it. But that doesn't mean you should be reckless, you know?"
"Charging into a battle against you won't change our situation."
"The reason why you've gotten so strong is because you met and interacted with a lot of different sync pairs, right?"
"I think that sort of thing is important—being around people who are aiming for the same goal."
"<player>, Swellow and I will regroup and ask to battle you again some other time!"
"For now, help us out with our training! We can get stronger together!"
"It has to be you!"
Sure!/I'd be happy to help!: "Thanks! If there's anything I can do to help you, too, feel free to ask!"
"We'll aim for the top on Pasio together! It's a promise!"
Pokémon Center
  • During sync background preview
"The wind is finally with us!"
  • During sync background preview (Variety)
"I'm going to train harder with my Pokémon to become the greatest bird keeper of all!"
  • Random conversation
"When I battle challengers at my Gym, I use my father's cherished bird Pokémon!"
"I get the feeling he's looking over me when I battle with his Pokémon, and I want to do him proud!"
"I won't lose to anyone here on Pasio. Watch me fly higher than even you!"
  • Random conversation
"Have you ever tried flying with your Pokémon?"
"I hear in another region far from mine, they use Corviknight as a way to get around."
"Is it better to take on the gales headfirst on your Pokémon's back? Or is it better to be gently rocked as you're carried to your destination?"
"I think both are nice!"
  • Random conversation
"Do you have anyone you respect and want to be like?"
"For me, it's my father. He's a Pokémon Trainer respected by everyone he meets!"
"Janine from Fuchsia City says her father, Koga, is number one..."
"But he's obviously number two, because number one is MY father!"
  • Random conversation
"That Pikachu you've partnered with..."
"It's a natural threat to my bird Pokémon! Let's see if my strategies against Electric-type attacks work on you!"
  • Random conversation
"What are your goals here on Pasio, <player>?"
"Mine is to be like my father... But he's not here on Pasio."
"Either way, I'm going to train here with my Pokémon so I can be just like him!"
  • Random conversation
"*yawn* Oh, hey there... My Swellow is an early riser."
"That's why bird Pokémon are great for people who want a structured lifestyle!"
"I'm still sleepy, though. I wonder if Swellow will let me use its feathers as a pillow..."
  • If spoken to again
"I bet it'd be really nice to fall asleep with an Altaria."
"Their soft, fluffy bodies are just like clouds, and they sing so nicely, I'm sure I'd go right to sleep! "
  • Random conversation
"Lots of rookie Trainers start off by catching bird Pokémon."
"Even Blue made it to the Hall of Fame with his Pidgeot. He met it as a Pidgey, you know."
"I wonder if I could become the Champion, too."
  • If spoken to again
"I'll rise together with my Pokémon all the way to the top!"
"I'm going to be the number-one bird Pokémon Trainer ever, together with my Swellow!"
  • Special log-in conversation (generic)
"Hey, <player>! Are you enjoying the nice breeze we're getting today?"
"I'll ride these winds with my partner Pokémon! Don't you go falling behind!"
  • Special log-in conversation (morning)
"Bird Pokémon are early risers. When you spend as much time around them as I do, you tend to become an early bird yourself!"
  • Special log-in conversation (afternoon)
"It looks like the wind's blowing hard out there today! Perfect conditions for training bird Pokémon!"
  • Special log-in conversation (evening)
"It sure is quiet. If we were in Johto, the Hoothoot would be hooting up a storm at this hour!"
  • Special gift conversation
"What perfect timing! I have something for you!"
  • After giving out item
"Let it be the wind beneath your wings."
  • Special Type Team-Up Daily Type Rotation event blurb
"I'll show you the real power of magnificent bird Pokémon!"
  • Special Type Team-Up Daily Type Rotation event conversation with Skyla and Blue
"I'm aiming to become the strongest Flying-type Trainer... So if you don't mind, could you teach me how you battle so elegantly?"
  • Special Type Team-Up (2023) Daily Type Rotation event conversation with Winona and Skyla
"Some challengers immediately withdraw after entering my Gym, too. I wonder why..."
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