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Although Misty is the leader of the Cerulean Gym in the games, she leaves the Gym prior to traveling with [[Ash Ketchum]] in the animated series, leaving the care of the Gym to her three older sisters, [[Daisy, Lily and Violet]]. She wore a yellow tanktop and short shorts with suspenders for the first five seasons and currently wears similarly colored clothing without suspenders. She likes many typical "girlish" and romantic things, but is very much a [[tomboy]] (bust size notwithstanding), and thus has a small complex about herself, especially due to the fact that her three sisters do not think much of her, claiming that there are only three Sensational Sisters (the name under which they perform synchronized swimming) and one "runt." Although usually very kind and sensible, she has a wicked temper and is known for being impatient and stubborn. Misty, like many female anime characters, has access to [[Hammerspace]], occasionally pulling a [[mallet]] or paper fan out of thin air to hit Ash, and sometimes [[Brock (Pokémon)|Brock]], over the head when they angered her, though this lessened later on in the series. She reins in Brock when he gets overamorous with cute girls, often pulling him away by the ear. She is also terrified of [[Bug Pokémon]] and dislikes [[carrots]] and [[capsicum|peppers]]. |
Although Misty is the leader of the Cerulean Gym in the games, she leaves the Gym prior to traveling with [[Ash Ketchum]] in the animated series, leaving the care of the Gym to her three older sisters, [[Daisy, Lily and Violet]]. She wore a yellow tanktop and short shorts with suspenders for the first five seasons and currently wears similarly colored clothing without suspenders. She likes many typical "girlish" and romantic things, but is very much a [[tomboy]] (bust size notwithstanding), and thus has a small complex about herself, especially due to the fact that her three sisters do not think much of her, claiming that there are only three Sensational Sisters (the name under which they perform synchronized swimming) and one "runt." Although usually very kind and sensible, she has a wicked temper and is known for being impatient and stubborn. Misty, like many female anime characters, has access to [[Hammerspace]], occasionally pulling a [[mallet]] or paper fan out of thin air to hit Ash, and sometimes [[Brock (Pokémon)|Brock]], over the head when they angered her, though this lessened later on in the series. She reins in Brock when he gets overamorous with cute girls, often pulling him away by the ear. She is also terrified of [[Bug Pokémon]] and dislikes [[carrots]] and [[capsicum|peppers]]. |
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Misty wants to be a world-class Water-type [[Pokémon trainer]] despite her sisters' ridicule, and her Pokémon reflect this aspiration. She meets Ash after he borrows/steals her [[bicycle]], which is later charred to a crisp by a thunderbolt courtesy of [[Pikachu]], a plot point that is reiterated throughout the series. She uses it as an excuse to become his friend. She and Ash have a slight rivalry as well, as they always argue with each other. Their arguments are hardly reasonable, and are pointless to try to stop. |
Misty wants to be a world-class Water-type [[Pokémon trainer]] despite her sisters' ridicule, and her Pokémon reflect this aspiration. She meets Ash after he borrows/steals her [[bicycle]], which is later charred to a crisp by a thunderbolt courtesy of [[Pikachu]], a plot point that is reiterated throughout the series. She uses it as an excuse to become his friend, telling him she won't leave him alone until he replaces the bike. She and Ash have a slight rivalry as well, as they always argue with each other. Their arguments are hardly reasonable, and are pointless to try to stop. |
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Misty admires the [[Ice Pokémon]] Trainer [[Lorelei (Pokémon)|Lorelei]]. (There is confusion amongst fans in the American version as to whether Prima and Lorelei are the same character. In the Japanese version, she is known as Shitennou Kanna, the equivalent of Lorelei of the Elite Four in the US.) |
Misty admires the [[Ice Pokémon]] Trainer [[Lorelei (Pokémon)|Lorelei]]. (There is confusion amongst fans in the American version as to whether Prima and Lorelei are the same character. In the Japanese version, she is known as Shitennou Kanna, the equivalent of Lorelei of the Elite Four in the US.) |
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Template:Pokémoncharacterinfobox Misty, known in Japan as Kasumi (カスミ), is a fictional character who appears in several seasons of the Pokémon anime, the Pokémon manga series (Electric Tale of Pikachu) and the Ash & Pikachu manga.
Misty also refers to a gym leader in the Pokémon video games, on whom the anime's character is based.
Her English name derives obviously from "mist", which matches the meaning of her Japanese name (Kasumi means misty or hazy, in a given name sense).
In the Japanese version of the anime, Misty is voiced by Mayumi Iizuka, and in the English version she's currently voiced by Rachael Lillis. However, in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, her dub voice was provided by Diane Stillwell.
Anime
Although Misty is the leader of the Cerulean Gym in the games, she leaves the Gym prior to traveling with Ash Ketchum in the animated series, leaving the care of the Gym to her three older sisters, Daisy, Lily and Violet. She wore a yellow tanktop and short shorts with suspenders for the first five seasons and currently wears similarly colored clothing without suspenders. She likes many typical "girlish" and romantic things, but is very much a tomboy (bust size notwithstanding), and thus has a small complex about herself, especially due to the fact that her three sisters do not think much of her, claiming that there are only three Sensational Sisters (the name under which they perform synchronized swimming) and one "runt." Although usually very kind and sensible, she has a wicked temper and is known for being impatient and stubborn. Misty, like many female anime characters, has access to Hammerspace, occasionally pulling a mallet or paper fan out of thin air to hit Ash, and sometimes Brock, over the head when they angered her, though this lessened later on in the series. She reins in Brock when he gets overamorous with cute girls, often pulling him away by the ear. She is also terrified of Bug Pokémon and dislikes carrots and peppers.
Misty wants to be a world-class Water-type Pokémon trainer despite her sisters' ridicule, and her Pokémon reflect this aspiration. She meets Ash after he borrows/steals her bicycle, which is later charred to a crisp by a thunderbolt courtesy of Pikachu, a plot point that is reiterated throughout the series. She uses it as an excuse to become his friend, telling him she won't leave him alone until he replaces the bike. She and Ash have a slight rivalry as well, as they always argue with each other. Their arguments are hardly reasonable, and are pointless to try to stop.
Misty admires the Ice Pokémon Trainer Lorelei. (There is confusion amongst fans in the American version as to whether Prima and Lorelei are the same character. In the Japanese version, she is known as Shitennou Kanna, the equivalent of Lorelei of the Elite Four in the US.)
Johto and beyond
When Ash updates his Pokédex to the Johto Regional one, an egg that they have been toting around for a while hatches and Togepi is born, which, Misty ends up keeping, as Togepi had already chosen her as its "mother", even though Ash had "won" the Pokémon in a mini-tournament involving the trio and Meowth of Team Rocket. She takes on a motherly role to Togepi, being virtually inseparable from it throughout the Orange Islands and Johto episodes.
After retrieving her bike at the end of the Johto League Silver Conference, she returns to the Gym and resumes her duties as the Gym Leader when her sisters leave for a cruise around the world. As such, she is not featured as part of the Advanced Generation series except for an appearance in two episodes. However, she is often a central character in the Shūkan Pokémon Hōsōkyoku, and Pokémon Chronicles. In her only appearance in the Advanced Generation series, Togepi evolves into Togetic, and so she releases it, after it chose to stay behind to defend the Mirage Kingdom. After Ash competed in the Hoenn League, he returned home to Pallet Town to find Misty waiting for him. However, she isn't the only one to rejoin Ash, as May, Max, and Brock join him as well for the Battle Frontier challenges. She only remains in his team for three episodes, and shortly returns to her gym. Misty was one of the most popular characters in the series, and her removal from the central cast just before the beginning of the Hoenn saga caused widespread agitation among her fanbase. Since the premiere of Advanced Generation, many attempts have been made by fans to get her reinstated into the main cast. However, all of these have, so far, gone unheard.
However she made a guest appearance in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, a 10th Anniversary special episode.
Pokémon
Although in certain episodes Misty has the use of the Pokémon of the Cerulean Gym (or, on one occasion, the use of some of Ash's or Brock's Pokémon), Misty carries several Pokémon of her own. Template:Spoiler
After returning to the Cerulean Gym, Misty has basically become the new owner of her sisters' Pokémon. These include several Goldeen (3?) and Seaking (2?) and possibly a Shellder, a Gyarados, and their Dewgong. These Pokémon were seen in "The Misty Mermaid." There could have been more...
When Misty catches her Poliwag (later to be Politoed) and Corsola, she basically stopped using her previous Pokémon, except for Psyduck once (accidentally during the Whirl Cup) and her Staryu once later in the Battle Frontier for a test battle.
Goldeen
Goldeen is the first Pokémon that Misty was seen with, and was caught before she met Ash. In that instance, she used it to distract Team Rocket. Though it is normally just used to support other Pokémon such as Corsola. Misty kept Goldeen with her for her entire journey. Most of times it was called out, it just flopped around since it can't battle on land. Goldeen is also probably one of the better swimmers among Misty's Pokémon, as it has been used for searches.
Staryu
Staryu is another of the first Pokémon that Misty has in her possession, and is the only other Pokémon that she carries with her for the entire series. Staryu is often a supporting Pokémon to other important water Pokémon such as Ash's Squirtle or Totodile, but is also the Pokémon that helps Brock across water when the main characters need to swim long distances. Misty's Staryu seems like it could be one of Misty's best battlers, although it is rarely used. Staryu is the fighter, while Starmie is more of a swimmer.
Starmie
Though Staryu evolves into Starmie, this is a separate Pokémon to the Staryu above. This has led many fans to believe that she had two Staryu at some point, and made the decision to evolve one of them. It is the third of the three Pokémon that Misty caught before she met Ash, and it was first used in her Gym Battle against Ash, no doubt to replicate the Gym Battle against her in Pokémon Red and Blue. Misty used Starmie in Kanto, but then left it at the Cerulean Gym with her sisters. It now inhabits the fish tanks with her Horsea. She claimed both Pokemon again when returning to the gym. Misty's Starmie seems to be weaker than her Staryu; every time she calls upon Starmie, it's always knocked out after the first 3 hits, while Staryu can survive more. Starmie is used more for travelling purposes and has been used for racing.
Horsea
Horsea was an ailing Pokémon caught at the seaside town of Porta Vista. It is the first Pokémon that Misty is seen catching. However, it was later revealed that Horsea's condition grew worse and worse the longer it stayed in its Poké Ball (and hence, out of the water). Because of this, Misty left it behind in the Cerulean Gym, in the care of her sisters, where it now inhabits the fish tanks. She claimed her Pokemon back when returning to the gym. Misty's Horsea is probably the weakest when it comes to fighting, as it is almost never used for battle; however, it shows that it has a smarter side when leaving an ink trail for Misty to follow when it was stolen.
Psyduck
Psyduck is a Pokémon that managed to capture itself when Misty accidentally dropped one of her empty Poké Balls on the ground. Psyduck is absentminded and often has a headache, which annoys Misty. However, when its headache becomes powerful enough, Psyduck can display immense psychic powers. So when battling with Psyduck, Misty often goads opponents into attacking it, in the hopes of getting it a serious enough headache. However, Psyduck is not much of a battler, and despite being a water Pokémon, it can't swim. A running gag involves Psyduck popping out of his Poké Ball at inopportune times much to her embarrassment and annoyance. Psyduck may be one of Misty's most powerful Pokemon and probably has stronger Psychic abilities than other Psyducks.
Politoed
The only Pokémon that Misty catches in the Orange Islands is a Poliwag. Poliwag had originally helped Misty find some Salveo Weed, which could be made into medicine for curing an ailing Ash and Tracey (and later, Team Rocket), who had succumbed to Vileplume's Stun Spore. In Johto, Ash and Misty had a match to see who would get Totodile. Misty used Poliwag against Ash's Bulbasaur, and Poliwag evolved into a Poliwhirl during the battle. Later on, Ash won a King's Rock, which Poliwhirl unwittingly grabbed. It was recalled into its Pokéball soon after, and evolved into Politoed the next time it was summoned. Misty thought that her Politoed was very cute and thought it was much better than having it evolve into a Poliwrath. Politoed likes to act as a cheerleader for Misty's other Pokémon, as well as some of Ash's and Brock's. As of now, Politoed is the only Stage 2 Pokémon Misty has on her team. It seems as if Politoed has actually become less of a battler after evolving from a Poliwhirl.
Corsola
Corsola was the only Pokémon caught by Misty in the Johto region. From then on, it is her main battling Pokémon, and Corsola is often used in Gym battles. Its main ability is Recover, which is useful as it allows it to restore all damage done to it during battle. An instresting fact is that Misty's Corsola hasn't used any water type attacks. It's attacks are Spike Cannon, Mirror Coat, Recover, and Tackle mainly... Despite this, Corsola has been used more than any of her previous Pokemon, including Staryu and Goldeen who have been with Misty throughout the entire series.
Gyarados
Initially, Gyarados was the only Water Pokémon that Misty feared and disliked. However, after Ash left for Hoenn, Misty was able to conquer her fear of Gyarados and now uses one as part of her team. In fact, she shows considerable affection for her Gyarados, even kissing its Poké Ball before releasing it. In the Misty Mermaid episode, it can be speculated that Gyarados had evolved from a Magikarp. The Gyarados was causing problems near Cerulean City and Nurse Joy asked Misty to stop it and she was afraid but ended up catching it. This was shown in one of the Pokemon Specials. Strangley, Misty taught her Gyarados Flamethrower, which she used against General Hanson's Shedinja to keep him from taking her Togepi.
"Casurin" the Luvdisc
Misty's Luvdisc, nicknamed "Casurin", was obtained after she returned from Hoenn. Casurin has a crush on Daisy's Luvdisc, "Luverin". Her Luvdisc knows watergun!
Azurill
Azurill was a newly hatched Pokémon, and a gift from Tracey. Tracey's Marill is the mother, though the identity of the father is unknown, rumours say it might be Misty's Politoed. Azurill acts as a replacement to Misty's Togepi and she holds it in her arms like she did with Togepi. Azurill is used in combat unlike Togepi however.
Pokémon left behind or set free
Johto losses
Seaking
Misty caught a Seaking at the Seaking Contest Episode. After a battle with an other Challenger of the Contest she won. No one knows where Seaking is now, though it is assumed that all the trainers released them. - Yes they were indeed released.
Misty also became the owner of her sisters' Seakings (and Goldeen and Dewgong) when she took over the gym. Despite her sisters' lack of interest in Pokémon/battling, the Seaking Misty used in "The Misty Mermaid" was very powerful.
Hoenn losses
Togetic
In episode #46 "Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon" of the first Pokémon season in Kanto, Ash finds a mysterious egg. Four episodes later, in #50 "Who gets to keep Togepi?" it (sort of) hatched, and appeared to be a Togepi. Ash and his friends then disagreed about who was going to keep it. The owner of Togepi was chosen through a mini-tournament that Ash won. However, Misty was the first person Togepi saw when it was born and, just like new born chickens, sees her and only her as its mother. So Ash didn't have much choice but to give it to her. Until Misty's latest appearance in the fifth season of Pokémon, Master Quest (she would later reappear again in a new series of Pokémon), Togepi was treated as Misty's little baby by the fellow trainers, their Pokémon and Misty herself, who mostly carried it around in her arms. Although Togepi seems to know some attacks, such as Metronome (which in the anime is depicted as a powerful but unpredictable telekinetic attack), Misty was largely unaware of its abilities. Some time later, Misty is mysteriously sent to Hoenn from an invitation and meets up with Ash again. They are sent to the Mirage Kingdom where an official wishes to steal Togepi, as it is considered to be sacred in the Mirage Kingdom. It is there that, to protect the fellow Togepi as well as to save Misty and company from the official, Togepi evolves. Togetic subsequently leaves Misty in order to protect the fellow Togepi that live in the Mirage Kingdom.
Video games
In the Pokémon video games, Misty is a gym leader in the Kanto region and resides in Cerulean City. She is an expert on Water-types.
Misty's Team (Pokémon Red, Blue,Yellow,FireRed, & LeafGreen)
Misty's Team (Pokémon Gold, Silver,& Crystal)
She also appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee.
Manga
The Misty that appears in the Electric Tail of Pikachu manga series is similar to the Misty in the anime, while the Misty in Pokémon Adventures is similar to the Misty in the video games. In Pokémon Adventures, Misty is still a stubborn tomboy who trains Water Pokémon but has no siblings and is apparently quite wealthy, living in a large mansion near her Gym.
Pokémon owned by Misty at one time or another:
- Staryu
- Goldeen
- Starmie
- Seaking
- Psyduck
- Golduck
- Togepi
- Togetic
- Gyarados
- Magikarp
- Luvdisc
- Corsola
- Quagsire
- Dewgong
- Seel
- Azurill
- Krabby
External links
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