Cynthia (Pokémon)

Cynthia is a powerful Pokémon Trainer and the Champion of the Sinnoh region where Professor Carolina, Cynthia's grandmother, runs the Pokémon Research Lab in Celestic Town. She enjoys visiting the Solaceon Ruins. Later, in Pokémon: DP Galactic Battles, she helps fight Team Galactic as well. In the anime, she has a villa in east Unova but in the Pokémon Black and White games, she borrows Caitlin's villa (from the Elite Four).

Appearance

Cynthia is a tall, and slender young lady with wavy knee-length creamy blonde hair that has bangs covering her left eye. Her eyes are grey. She wears straight black leg trousers, a long black coat with a V neck and black fur rimming the cuffs and running down the end of the coat and a large teardrop shaped ornament on the center of the coat, probably used as a fastener, she also dons a black top underneath. Her outfit is finished with black kitten heels and a yellow stripe on each shoes. For accessories she wore a large, black feathery ruff around her neck with two hair clips in her hair, both resembling two teardrop-shaped object conjoined with a pale yellow stripe.

Personality

Cynthia is a very serious Trainer and takes Pokémon very seriously. She is also seen to be a nice person who deeply cares for both Pokémon and her friends that she helps out Trainers who look up to her and she would give them tips/facts for their journey.

She is fond of ice cream, and is almost always seen eating one. Outside of battle, Cynthia can be very air-headed and indecisive; she's even shown to have troubles deciding what type of ice cream to order.

Family

In Black and White, Cynthia is suggested to be the mother of Bianca by in game interactions ether between them or with the main character.

Biography

Diamond and Pearl

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Cynthia's Champion room

In Diamond and Pearl, Cynthia appears now and again and helps out the player with various obstacles. She is also seen investigating various sites having to do with Legendary Pokémon out of curiosity. Her final appearance in the game is as the Champion.

Platinum

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Age	Unknown
Gender	None
Eye color	Unknown
Hair color	Unknown
Hometown	Celestic Town
Region	Sinnoh

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HeartGold and SoulSilver

Cynthia can be seen standing inside of a log cabin in the Sinjoh Ruins, an event-exclusive area that can be unlocked once only by placing an Arceus in the front of your party and walking into the Ruins of Alph research center.

Black and White

In Black and White you can battle her in Undella Town, but only in Summer. After losing, she will confess that she was reminded of the trainer who captured Giratina. You can also re-battle her in the Summer.

Black 2 and White 2

Same as Black and White, you are able to battle her in Undella Town during the Summer and Spring this time, though. She had the same team she had in BW. She also makes an appearance in the Pokémon World Tournament in the Champion League.

Other appearances

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Cynthia in Generations (anime)

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Cynthia in the Master trailer (anime)

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Cynthia in Diamond and Pearl Adventure! (manga)

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Cynthia in Ultra Prism (TCG)

Quotes

Diamond and Pearl

Pokémon League

Before battle

• First battle

"One look at you tells me many things about you. Together, you and your Pokémon overcame all the challenges you faced, however difficult. It means that you've triumphed over any personal weaknesses, too. The power you learned... I can feel it emanating from you. That's enough talking. Let's get on with why you're here. I, Cynthia, accept your challenge as the Pokémon League Champion! There won't be any letup from me!"

• Rematch

"Have you been keeping well? Thank you for Mt. Coronet. I'm truly grateful. Together, you and your Pokémon overcame all the challenges you faced, however difficult. It means that you've triumphed over any personal weaknesses, too. The power you learned... I can feel it emanating from you. But that's enough talk. Let's get on with why you're here. As the Pokémon League Champion, I accept your challenge!"

During battle

"I won't let this end yet! This match is too fun to let it end this easily!"

After battle

"Just a few minutes ago, you were the most powerful challenger. And just now, you became the most powerful of all the Trainers. You are now our newest Champion!"

"That was excellent. Truly, an outstanding battle. You gave the support your Pokémon needed to maximize their power. And you guided them with certainty to secure victory. You have both passion and calculating coolness. Together, you and your Pokémon can overcome any challenge that may come your way. Those are the impressions I got from our battle. I'm glad I got to take part in the crowning of Sinnoh's new Champion!"

Black and White

Undella Town

Before battle

"Before I send out my Pokémon, my heart always begins to race... Interesting... My Pokémon in their Poké Balls are radiating a happy feeling. Are you the reason? What are you?"

During battle

"When was the last time I was driven into a corner like this?" (Last Pokémon out)

"You haven't won yet! I won't let a fun battle end so easily!" (Last Pokémon, low in health)

After battle

"My heart is pounding so hard because I had such a heated battle with you. You are a really great Trainer!!"

Sprites

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Cynthia's sprite in Diamond & Pearl

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Cynthia's sprite in Platinum

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Cynthia's VS sprite in Generation IV games

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Cynthia's sprite in Black & White

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Cynthia's sprite in Black 2 & White 2

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Cynthia's sprite in Sun & Moon

Pokémon

Diamond and Pearl

File:DP 442 front.png Spiritomb  File:Type Ghost.gif File:Type Dark.gif		File:DP 423west front.png Gastrodon  File:Type Water.gif File:Type Ground.gif		File:DP 407f front.png Roserade  File:Type Grass.gif File:Type Poison.gif		File:DP 448 front.png Lucario  File:Type Fighting.gif File:Type Steel.gif		File:DP 350f front.png Milotic  File:Type Water.gif		File:DP 445f front.png Garchomp  File:Type Dragon.gif File:Type Ground.gif
Lv. 61	♀	Lv. 60	♀	Lv. 60	♀	Lv. 63	♂	Lv. 63	♀	Lv. 66	♀
Ability: Pressure		Ability: Sticky Hold		Ability: Natural Cure		Ability: Steadfast		Ability: Marvel Scale		Ability: Sand Veil
Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: Sitrus Berry
Embargo		Muddy Water		Sludge Bomb		Aura Sphere		Aqua Ring		Dragon Rush
Silver Wind		Sludge Bomb		Energy Ball		Dragon Pulse		Mirror Coat		Brick Break
Dark Pulse		Stone Edge		Shadow Ball		Psychic		Ice Beam		Earthquake
Psychic		Earthquake		Extrasensory		Earthquake		Surf		Giga Impact

Platinum

• First Battle
• Rematch

File:Pt 442 front.png Spiritomb  File:Type Ghost.gif File:Type Dark.gif		File:Pt 407f front.png Roserade  File:Type Grass.gif File:Type Poison.gif		File:Pt 350f front.png Milotic  File:Type Water.gif		File:Pt 448 front.png Lucario  File:Type Fighting.gif File:Type Steel.gif		File:Pt 468 front.png Togekiss  File:Type Normal.gif File:Type Flying.gif		File:DP 445f front.png Garchomp  File:Type Dragon.gif File:Type Ground.gif
Lv. 58	♀	Lv. 58	♀	Lv. 58	♀	Lv. 60	♂	Lv. 60	♂	Lv. 62	♀
Ability: Pressure		Ability: Natural Cure		Ability: Marvel Scale		Ability: Steadfast		Ability: Hustle		Ability: Sand Veil
Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: Sitrus Berry
Silver Wind		Sludge Bomb		Mirror Coat		Aura Sphere		Air Slash		Dragon Rush
Dark Pulse		Energy Ball		Dragon Pulse		Shadow Ball		Aura Sphere		Flamethrower
Shadow Ball		Extrasensory		Ice Beam		Stone Edge		Water Pulse		Earthquake
Psychic		Toxic		Surf		Extreme Speed		Shock Wave		Giga Impact

File:Pt 442 front.png Spiritomb  File:Type Ghost.gif File:Type Dark.gif		File:Pt 407f front.png Roserade  File:Type Grass.gif File:Type Poison.gif		File:Pt 350f front.png Milotic  File:Type Water.gif		File:Pt 448 front.png Lucario  File:Type Fighting.gif File:Type Steel.gif		File:Pt 468 front.png Togekiss  File:Type Normal.gif File:Type Flying.gif		File:DP 445f front.png Garchomp  File:Type Dragon.gif File:Type Ground.gif
Lv. 74	♀	Lv. 74	♀	Lv. 74	♀	Lv. 76	♂	Lv. 76	♂	Lv. 78	♀
Ability: Pressure		Ability: Natural Cure		Ability: Marvel Scale		Ability: Steadfast		Ability: Hustle		Ability: Sand Veil
Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: Sitrus Berry
Silver Wind		Sludge Bomb		Mirror Coat		Aura Sphere		Air Slash		Dragon Rush
Dark Pulse		Energy Ball		Aqua Ring		Dragon Pulse		Aura Sphere		Brick Break
Ominous Wind		Extrasensory		Ice Beam		Earthquake		Water Pulse		Earthquake
Psychic		Shadow Ball		Surf		Extreme Speed		Psychic		Giga Impact

Black and White

File:Spiritomb BW.gif Spiritomb  File:Type Ghost.gif File:Type Dark.gif		File:Milotic BW.gif Milotic  File:Type Water.gif		File:Braviary BW.gif Braviary  File:Type Normal.gif File:Type Flying.gif		File:Lucario BW.gif Lucario  File:Type Fighting.gif File:Type Steel.gif		File:Eelektross BW.gif Eelektross  File:Type Electric.gif		File:Garchomp BW.gif Garchomp  File:Type Dragon.gif File:Type Ground.gif
Lv. 75	♀	Lv. 75	♀	Lv. 75	♂	Lv. 75	♂	Lv. 75	♀	Lv. 77	♀
Ability: Pressure		Ability: Marvel Scale		Ability: Sheer Force		Ability: Steadfast		Ability: Levitate		Ability: Sand Veil
Item:		Item:		Item:		Item:		Item:		Item:
Sucker Punch		Hydro Pump		Shadow Claw		Aura Sphere		Flamethrower		Stone Edge
Double Team		Blizzard		Crush Claw		Extreme Speed		Dragon Claw		Earthquake
Shadow Ball		Dragon Tail		Brave Bird		Close Combat		Crunch		Dragon Rush
Will-O-Wisp		Bulldoze		Retaliate		Dragon Pulse		Wild Charge		Crunch

Black 2 and White 2

Undella Town

• Normal
• Challenge

File:Spiritomb BW.gif Spiritomb  File:Type Ghost.gif File:Type Dark.gif		File:Milotic BW.gif Milotic  File:Type Water.gif		File:Togekiss BW.gif Togekiss  File:Type Normal.gif File:Type Flying.gif		File:Lucario BW.gif Lucario  File:Type Fighting.gif File:Type Steel.gif		File:Glaceon BW.gif Glaceon  File:Type Ice.gif		File:Garchomp BW.gif Garchomp  File:Type Dragon.gif File:Type Ground.gif
Lv. 76	♀	Lv. 76	♀	Lv. 76	♂	Lv. 76	♂	Lv. 76	♀	Lv. 78	♀
Ability: Pressure		Ability: Marvel Scale		Ability: Serene Grace		Ability: Inner Focus		Ability: Snow Cloak		Ability: Sand Veil
Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None
Shadow Ball		Blizzard		Extreme Speed		Extreme Speed		Ice Beam		Dragon Rush
Double Team		Hydro Pump		Aura Sphere		Close Combat		Shadow Ball		Earthquake
Dream Eater		Attract		Air Slash		Flash Cannon		Signal Beam		Stone Edge
Hypnosis		Rest		Thunder Wave		Psychic		Barrier		Fire Blast

File:Spiritomb BW.gif Spiritomb  File:Type Ghost.gif File:Type Dark.gif		File:Milotic BW.gif Milotic  File:Type Water.gif		File:Togekiss BW.gif Togekiss  File:Type Normal.gif File:Type Flying.gif		File:Lucario BW.gif Lucario  File:Type Fighting.gif File:Type Steel.gif		File:Glaceon BW.gif Glaceon  File:Type Ice.gif		File:Garchomp BW.gif Garchomp  File:Type Dragon.gif File:Type Ground.gif
Lv. 80	♀	Lv. 80	♀	Lv. 80	♂	Lv. 80	♂	Lv. 80	♀	Lv. 82	♀
Ability: Pressure		Ability: Marvel Scale		Ability: Serene Grace		Ability: Inner Focus		Ability: Snow Cloak		Ability: Sand Veil
Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None		Item: None
Shadow Ball		Blizzard		Extreme Speed		Extreme Speed		Ice Beam		Dragon Rush
Double Team		Hydro Pump		Aura Sphere		Close Combat		Shadow Ball		Earthquake
Dream Eater		Attract		Air Slash		Flash Cannon		Signal Beam		Stone Edge
Hypnosis		Rest		Thunder Wave		Psychic		Barrier		Fire Blast

Champion League Tournament

File:Garchomp BW.gif Garchomp  File:Type Dragon.gif File:Type Ground.gif		File:Spiritomb BW.gif Spiritomb  File:Type Ghost.gif File:Type Dark.gif		File:Togekiss BW.gif Togekiss  File:Type Normal.gif File:Type Flying.gif		File:Lucario BW.gif Lucario  File:Type Fighting.gif File:Type Steel.gif		File:Roserade BW.gif Roserade  File:Type Grass.gif File:Type Poison.gif		File:Glaceon BW.gif Glaceon  File:Type Ice.gif
Lv. 50	♀	Lv. 50	♀	Lv. 50	♀	Lv. 50	♂	Lv. 50	♀	Lv. 50	♀
Ability: Sand Veil		Ability: Pressure		Ability: Serene Grace		Ability: Steadfast		Ability: Natural Cure		Ability: Snow Cloak
Item: Focus Sash		Item: Rocky Helmet		Item: Leftovers		Item: Life Orb		Item: White Herb		Item: Choice Scarf
Outrage		Pain Split		Air Slash		Close Combat		Leaf Storm		Ice Beam
Earthquake		Will-O-Wisp		Aura Sphere		Stone Edge		Shadow Ball		Signal Beam
Stone Edge		Protect		Grass Knot		Extreme Speed		Sludge Bomb		Shadow Ball
Swords Dance		Sucker Punch		Shadow Ball		Dark Pulse		Sleep Powder		Water Pulse

Sun and Moon

Battle Tree options

File:Spiritomb XY.gif Spiritomb  File:Type Ghost.gif File:Type Dark.gif		File:Spiritomb XY.gif Spiritomb  File:Type Ghost.gif File:Type Dark.gif		File:Milotic XY.gif Milotic  File:Type Water.gif		File:Milotic XY.gif Milotic  File:Type Water.gif		File:Lucario XY.gif Lucario  File:Type Fighting.gif File:Type Steel.gif		File:Lucario XY.gif Lucario  File:Type Fighting.gif File:Type Steel.gif
Lv. 50	-	Lv. 50	-	Lv. 50	-	Lv. 50	-	Lv. 50	-	Lv. 50	-
Ability: Pressure or Infiltrator		Ability: Pressure or Infiltrator		Ability: Marvel Scale or Competitive		Ability: Marvel Scale or Competitive		Ability: Steadfast or Inner Focus		Ability: Steadfast or Inner Focus
Item: Leftovers		Item: Custap Berry		Item: Wide Lens		Item: Leftovers		Item: Lucarionite		Item: Weakness Policy
Will-O-Wisp		Will-O-Wisp		Hydro Pump		Ice Beam		Close Combat		Aura Sphere
Shadow Sneak		Sucker Punch		Blizzard		Rest		Rock Slide		Dragon Pulse
Swagger		Substitute		Mirror Coat		Sleep Talk		Blaze Kick		Stone Edge
Psych Up		Pain Split		Recover		Surf		Bullet Punch		Extreme Speed

File:Garchomp XY.gif Garchomp  File:Type Dragon.gif File:Type Ground.gif		File:Garchomp XY.gif [[]]  File:Type Dragon.gif File:Type Ground.gif		File:Togekiss XY.gif Togekiss  File:Type Fairy.gif File:Type Flying.gif		File:Togekiss XY.gif Togekiss  File:Type Fairy.gif File:Type Flying.gif		[[File:{{{P5}}}_BW.gif|link={{{P5}}}]] [[]]  File:Type .gif	[[File:{{{P6}}}_BW.gif|link={{{P6}}}]] [[]]  File:Type .gif
Lv. 50	-	Lv. 50	-	Lv. 50	-	Lv. 50	-	Lv. ?	-	Lv. ?	-
Ability: Sand Veil or Rough Skin		Ability: Sand Veil or Rough Skin		Ability: Hustle or Serene Grace		Ability: Hustle or Serene Grace		Ability: Unknown		Ability: Unknown
Item: Choice Scarf		Item: Garchompite		Item: King's Rock		Item: Expert Belt		Item: ?	Item: ?
Outrage		Sandstorm		Grass Knot		Aura Sphere		-	-
Earthquake		Stone Edge		Thunder Wave		Air Slash		-	-
Fire Fang		Dragon Claw		Air Slash		Grass Knot		-	-
Crunch		Earthquake		Shadow Ball		Dazzling Gleam		-	-

Trivia

• Cynthia is the first female character to be a Champion.
• As seen in Cynthia's first appearance in the series, she was the first seen character to have read the Unown language.
• Cynthia makes an appearance in Pokémon Black and White where she can be battled in Undella Town.
  • When battling in Black and White, she replaces Roserade and Togekiss with a Braviary and a Eelektross, respectively.
    • However, the former Pokémon made a comeback in the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, with the addition of a Glaceon.
  • She is one of the few recurring characters that appears in Pokémon Black and White along with another Pokémon Diamond and Pearl characters: Caitlin and Looker.
  • According to a female swimmer near Undella Town, Cynthia likes to go swimming in Undella Bay, but she only goes when no one else is there.
• Cynthia's character is heavily inspired by the Greek goddess Artemis. Artemis was born on Mount Cynthus, which might be where Cynthia's name comes from. According to the game, Cynthia has some events that are related to the goddess of virtue: Cynthia gives the player a Togepi Egg in the Pokémon Platinum and also witness the birth of an egg in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver's Arceus event, while the goddess symbolized childbirth in the myths; Cynthia surrounded by some female friends in Pokémon Black and White represents the goddess' role as a protector of women; and the goddess was a skillful hunter in the wilderness while Cynthia's skillful at Pokémon battling.
• Cynthia's hairclips are likely based on Lucario's appendages.

Gallery

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Cynthia's house in Black and White.

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Cynthia's house in Black 2 and White 2.

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Cynthia and Garchomp concept artwork for Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurines to Celebrate DP's 15th Anniversary.jpg

Cynthia and Garchomp concept artwork for Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurines to Celebrate DP's 15th Anniversary

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