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− | '''Cynthia''' is a | + | '''Cynthia''' is a supporting character and the [[Sinnoh]] Elite Four champion who was first featured in ''[[Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon: Diamond, Pearl]]'' and ''[[Pokémon: Platinum Version|Platinum Versions]]'' (and was later featured in the remakes ''[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl]]''). She has since since made sporadic appearances in other ''[[Portal: Pokémon|Pokémon]]'' games. Like some champions, she uses Pokémon of varied types rather than being committed to one type. |
=Background= | =Background= | ||
− | Cynthia was a trainer whose grandparents and sister lived in Celestic Town, although she once implied that the location of her own home was secret and could even be in a different region. At one point, she traveled with a [[Pokédex]] from [[Professor Rowan]] and became champion of the Pokémon League by defeating the Elite Four after going on various adventures with her Pokémon. She described that as having happened "a long while" ago. Aside from maintaining her role as champion of the Sinnoh region, she also worked as an | + | Cynthia was a trainer whose grandparents and sister lived in Celestic Town, although she once implied that the location of her own home was secret and could even be in a different region. At one point, she traveled with a [[Pokédex]] from [[Professor Rowan]] and became champion of the Pokémon League by defeating the Elite Four after going on various adventures with her Pokémon. She described that as having happened "a long while" ago. Aside from maintaining her role as champion of the Sinnoh region, she also worked as an archeologist and investigated various myths related to Sinnoh. |
===Possible Heritage (Pokémon Legends)=== | ===Possible Heritage (Pokémon Legends)=== | ||
− | In ''[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]'', the characters of [[Volo]] and [[Cogita]] both bear physical resemblances to Cynthia, and they are both said to be descended from the ancient people of Hisui/Sinnoh. Their exact relation to each other is not made clear, nor whether either of them are related to Cynthia, but the implication remains that they are part of the some family lineage. All three of them bear similar tear-shaped pendants and have studied the legends of Hisui/Sinnoh. Volo was | + | In ''[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]'', the characters of [[Volo]] and [[Cogita]] both bear physical resemblances to Cynthia, and they are both said to be descended from the ancient people of Hisui/Sinnoh. Their exact relation to each other is not made clear, nor whether either of them are related to Cynthia, but the implication remains that they are part of the some family lineage. All three of them bear similar tear-shaped pendants and have studied the legends of Hisui/Sinnoh. Volo was particular depicted with several references to Cynthia, as he bore a stronger physical resemblance to her, and a new version of Cynthia's theme was used for the final battle against him. During the final battle, he also used a team of Pokémon that was almost identical to Cynthia's ''Platinum'' team. Despite Volo's similarities to Cynthia, he was ultimately shown to bear ambitions that were more similar to those of [[Cyrus (Pokemon)|Cyrus]]. |
===Diamond/Pearl/Platinum=== | ===Diamond/Pearl/Platinum=== | ||
− | In ''Diamond'', ''Pearl'', ''Platinum'', ''Brilliant Diamond'' and ''Shining Pearl'', she was traveling throughout Sinnoh to research the myths of ancient Sinnoh due to wanting to know how people and Pokémon interacted in the olden days. It was also possible that she knew something about [[Team Galactic]]'s plans and | + | In ''Diamond'', ''Pearl'', ''Platinum'', ''Brilliant Diamond'' and ''Shining Pearl'', she was traveling throughout Sinnoh to research the myths of ancient Sinnoh due to wanting to know how people and Pokémon interacted in the olden days. It was also possible that she knew something about [[Team Galactic]]'s plans and wishes to circumvent them. |
She first met [[Lucas (Pokemon)|Lucas]]/[[Dawn]] at Eterna City. She recognized them as Rowan's latest Pokédex-bearing trainer and introduced herself to them before giving them HM 01: Cut and, in ''Platinum'', a [[Togepi]] egg. When the trainer met her by the Verity Lakefront after defeating [[Crasher Wake]], she told them about the legendary mirage Pokémon and gave them a SecretPotion for the [[Psyduck]] on Route 210. She also asked Lucas/Dawn to deliver an Old Charm to her grandmother as a favor. Reminiscing on her own adventures, she then expressed her wish that Lucas/Dawn would get to meet all types of Pokémon and learn the secrets of the mirage Pokémon. | She first met [[Lucas (Pokemon)|Lucas]]/[[Dawn]] at Eterna City. She recognized them as Rowan's latest Pokédex-bearing trainer and introduced herself to them before giving them HM 01: Cut and, in ''Platinum'', a [[Togepi]] egg. When the trainer met her by the Verity Lakefront after defeating [[Crasher Wake]], she told them about the legendary mirage Pokémon and gave them a SecretPotion for the [[Psyduck]] on Route 210. She also asked Lucas/Dawn to deliver an Old Charm to her grandmother as a favor. Reminiscing on her own adventures, she then expressed her wish that Lucas/Dawn would get to meet all types of Pokémon and learn the secrets of the mirage Pokémon. | ||
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=In Other Pokémon Games= | =In Other Pokémon Games= | ||
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Cynthia was featured in ''[[Pokémon Masters EX]]'', with Garchomp as her initial partner Pokémon. As a playable sync pair, Cynthia and her Garchomp could be recruited at random through the game's Sync Pair Scout feature during limited time periods starting in January 2020, and her Garchomp was capable of Mega Evolution. There were also three variants of her that were also available through the Sync Pair Scout during limited time periods: the Sygna Suit variant that was paired with [[Kommo-o]] that was first made available in August 2020, the Sygna Suit (Renegade) variant that was paired with [[Giratina]] and introduced in December 2021, and the Sygna Suit (Aura) variant that was paired with Lucario (which could Mega Evolve during battle) which was first made available in August 2022. It was also possible to unlock [[Gastrodon]] (West Sea form) as an alternate partner for her by reaching Friendship Level 100 with her at the Trainer Lodge starting in August 2022. When battled as an opponent in some events, she would sometimes use one of her other Pokémon instead (Milotic, Togekiss and Roserade). This game followed the ''Platinum'' version of events for her, as she remembered Cyrus going into the Distortion World. | Cynthia was featured in ''[[Pokémon Masters EX]]'', with Garchomp as her initial partner Pokémon. As a playable sync pair, Cynthia and her Garchomp could be recruited at random through the game's Sync Pair Scout feature during limited time periods starting in January 2020, and her Garchomp was capable of Mega Evolution. There were also three variants of her that were also available through the Sync Pair Scout during limited time periods: the Sygna Suit variant that was paired with [[Kommo-o]] that was first made available in August 2020, the Sygna Suit (Renegade) variant that was paired with [[Giratina]] and introduced in December 2021, and the Sygna Suit (Aura) variant that was paired with Lucario (which could Mega Evolve during battle) which was first made available in August 2022. It was also possible to unlock [[Gastrodon]] (West Sea form) as an alternate partner for her by reaching Friendship Level 100 with her at the Trainer Lodge starting in August 2022. When battled as an opponent in some events, she would sometimes use one of her other Pokémon instead (Milotic, Togekiss and Roserade). This game followed the ''Platinum'' version of events for her, as she remembered Cyrus going into the Distortion World. | ||
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==Other Media== | ==Other Media== | ||
− | *Cynthia has | + | *Cynthia has appeared in several episodes of the ''Pokémon'' anime, starting in the Sinnoh-based series. She was shown defeating Paul with ease in one episode and helping to stop Team Galactic from stealing the Lustrous Orb in another episode. Cynthia also helped in the big battle against Team Galactic during the climax of the series. She was also seen in smaller appearances battling Elite Four members such as [[Aaron]], [[Lucian]] and [[Flint (Pokemon)|Flint]]. One of her last full appearances during the Sinnoh episodes was when she was shown as one of the people overseeing the Sinnoh Conference. Cynthia has also made cameo appearances in the opening/closing credits of the twelfth and thirteen anime movies, being seen battling [[Palmer]] in the former instance. She later appeared in several episodes of the Unova-based series, where she was shown to be staying at a villa as in the games. She had an exhibition match against Caitlin for the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup, which ended in a draw, and she watched the tournament's other battles unfold. She also battled [[Iris]] and gave her advice during the tournament. She reappeared during the ''Pokémon Journeys'' series, where she was shown to be one of the top eight competitors competing in the World Coronation series. She was featured in several episodes where she went on adventures with Ash's group, including one that brought them to an alternate world. She was also featured in a series of specials in which she worked with Ash, Goh, [[Brock]] and Dawn to stop the plans of a newly reassembled Team Galactic. |
*Cynthia began appearing in the ''Pokémon Adventures'' manga during the ''Diamond''/''Pearl'' arc, where her actions were more directly tied to stopping Team Galactic. She first showed up at Eterna City to investigate Rad Rickshaw's disappearance and witnessed a training session of Dia, Pearl and Platina, and she gave Platina some advice. Soon afterwards, Cynthia was able to save Rad Rickshaw using primarily her own Pokémon while the other trainers watched. She was later called by Mr. Backlot to investigate missing Psyduck, which led her to travel to Route 210 on bicycle while letting Dia, Pearl and Platina ride on her Garchomp due to running into them again. She gave the Psyduck the SecretPotion, met with her grandmother and left them with her Garchomp while she returned the Psyduck to their owners. Cynthia notably traveled to Team Galactic's headquarters in this version and tried to battle [[Cyrus (Pokemon)|Cyrus]] herself, but she was defeated. She and Platina rode to Spear Pillar on her Garchomp, where they witnessed and took part in the arc's final battles. | *Cynthia began appearing in the ''Pokémon Adventures'' manga during the ''Diamond''/''Pearl'' arc, where her actions were more directly tied to stopping Team Galactic. She first showed up at Eterna City to investigate Rad Rickshaw's disappearance and witnessed a training session of Dia, Pearl and Platina, and she gave Platina some advice. Soon afterwards, Cynthia was able to save Rad Rickshaw using primarily her own Pokémon while the other trainers watched. She was later called by Mr. Backlot to investigate missing Psyduck, which led her to travel to Route 210 on bicycle while letting Dia, Pearl and Platina ride on her Garchomp due to running into them again. She gave the Psyduck the SecretPotion, met with her grandmother and left them with her Garchomp while she returned the Psyduck to their owners. Cynthia notably traveled to Team Galactic's headquarters in this version and tried to battle [[Cyrus (Pokemon)|Cyrus]] herself, but she was defeated. She and Platina rode to Spear Pillar on her Garchomp, where they witnessed and took part in the arc's final battles. | ||
− | *In the ''Pokémon Generations'' anime, which | + | *In the ''Pokémon Generations'' anime, which adapts scenarios from the games, she appeared in one episode based on ''Platinum'', where she confronts Cyrus, only for Giratina to appear and take him away. |
=Trivia= | =Trivia= |