Daniel

Daniel is a trainer from the Alola Region and one of Yazmyne's rivals during her travels in Kanto. Years later, Daniel would become Champion of the Alola Region.
==Biography==
===Battles Ablaze===
Daniel first appeared in First Battles in Viridian City!, meeting Yazmyne in the city's Pokemon Center as they were both registering for the Indigo League at the same time. Daniel and Yazmyne tried to register for a Viridian gym battle but they were not eligible. Daniel was also informed that most of the Pokemon he had acquired in the Alola Region were not eligible for official competition in Kanto, devastating him.
Daniel and Yazmyne formally met and had lunch. Daniel revealed that he was from Alola and shared with Yazmyne his full party of Pokemon, whom he would have to send home. Daniel shared the culture and traditions of Alola, including Trials, Z-Ring, and the Manalo Conference, adding that he was eliminated in the Top 16. Daniel hoped to travel in Alola again but decided to come to Kanto next.
Since they were denied a gym battle in Viridian City, Daniel and Yazmyne decided to share a 1-on-1 battle between Popplio and Yazmyne's Bulbasaur. Despite the type disadvantage, Daniel and Popplio started out strong due to their battle experience, but Yazmyne's spontaneity won her the battle. Daniel and Popplio's performance spurned Contest announcer Elena to scout them for the Viridian Contest, but Daniel declined and left for Pewter City.
Daniel next appeared in The Butterfree Effect!, encountering Yazmyne in the Viridian Forest. Daniel was searching for a Grass Pokemon to give him a second edge against the Rock-Type Pewter City Gym but was unable to capture one due to Popplio's natural struggle against Grass Pokemon. Daniel was not surprised when Yazmyne shared her plans to enter the Viridian Contest. Since they were both rookie trainers, he did not think it odd that Yazmyne would be conflicted deciding between Contests and Gym Battles.
Daniel also met Yazmyne's new friend Dante and they shared a friendly battle where Popplio faced Dante's Beedrill, which ended in a draw. The battle inspired Yazmyne for her appeal with Butterfree for the Contest. Daniel was happy to help and he continued through the forest, still determined to capture a Grass-Type.
Daniel appeared in a flashback in Rock Crushers! where it is revealed that he had captured a Bellsprout, who helped Daniel win the Boulder Badge.
Daniel's next physical appearance is in Officially Rivals! where he encounters Yazmyne and Dante on his way to Cerulean City after training on a nearby route. Daniel revealed admits that he lost to Misty and needed to train his Pokemon more.
When Yazmyne shared that she decided to commit to gyms, Daniel officially declared them rivals and challenged her to a two-on-two battle, which Yazmyne accepted. Daniel chose his new Zubat first to face Yazmyne's Pidgey, but Zubat was overwhelmed and defeated. Daniel chose Popplio second and her new Icy Wind to defeat Grass-Types proved effective to defeat Pidgey and Yazmyne's second choice, Spinarak despite Yazmyne's creative commands. After the battle, Daniel and Yazmyne shook hands and agreed to meet again for a third battle.
Daniel reappeared in Disobedience and Defeat! training with his Pokemon while waiting for a ship to return home in Alola and visit his parent. He encountered Yazmyne and Dante on their way to Fuchsia City, so Yazmyne could compete for her fourth badge. Daniel shared with Yazmyne the Cascade Badge and Soul Badge that he earned while also stating that he's been following her accolades as a Coordinator.
As promised since their last encounter, Daniel and Yazmyne agreed to battle, this time 3-on-3 with best two out of three rules. Dante used a team of Rhyhorn, Misdreavus, and Golbat in his battle against Onix, Spinarak, and Pidgeotto. Rhyhorn defeated Onix, and Misdreavus surprisingly lost to Spinarak. Golbat then defeated Pidgeotto who refused to listen to Yazmyne. After the battle, Daniel was upset that Yazmyne used him to try to get Pidgeotto to listen to her. Yazmyne apologized and Daniel wants a battle again the next time they meet, one where they both give in their all. Yazmyne and Dante later bid farewell to Daniel who boarded the boat to Alola.
Daniel reappeared in A Home for Slugma! with a new Pokemon, an Alola Form Meowth, by his side. He encountered Megan for the first time, and he shared he was on his way to Celadon City for the Rainbow Badge. Daniel and Megan agreed to a battle, but stopped when they found a lost Slugma at the site of their intended battlefield. Megan and Daniel helped Slugma return home Numel who had fallen from its home atop a mountain. Daniel worked hard with his Pokemon to help Numel return home. At the end of the adventure, Daniel but Megan caught Slugma as they bonded over the adventure. The journey exhausted their Pokemon as well, so Megan and Daniel agreed to battle another day. Daniel continued toward Celadon City and encountered Yazmyne and Dante. Yazmyne quickly wanted to battle, but Daniel said he had to decline. He joined his friends as they were headed to the city too.
Daniel and his friends arrived at Celadon City in A Gambler's Song!, and Daniel registered for a gym battle after Yazmyne. Daniel was quickly consumed by the Celadon Casino, obsessed with buying the rare Dratini but ran out of money doing so.
Daniel watched Yazmyne's gym battle against Leader Erika in Defeat's Glittering and Colorful Spores!, which Yazmyne lost. After seeing Erika's strategies, Daniel concluded he was not ready to face the Grass-Type Gym Leader. Daniel was inspired by Erika's Victreebel and accepted a free Leaf Stone from the Eevee Brothers! to evolve his Weepinbell. Shortly after the Eevee Brothers stole Yazmyne's Staryu, and Daniel helped Yazmyne defeat the boys and reclaim her Pokemon. Daniel listened to why Yazmyne wanted to delay evolving her Staryu, which has then been forcibly evolved into Starmie, and he agreed to delay evolving Weepinbell.
In Over the Rainbow!, Dante watched Yazmyne claim her fifth Gym Badge by defeating Erika's Tangrowth with Ivysaur. In the next episode, Daniel won similarly, defeating Erika's Victreebel with his Misdreavus. After his victory, Daniel left Yazmyne and Dante for the next challenge.
In Yazmyne, Daniel, and their Third Rematch!, Daniel and Yazmyne shared their third rematch, a straightforward 3-on-3 affair, which ended in a draw. Afterward, Daniel revealed that he had earned eight badges, thus qualifying him for the Indigo Plateau Conference.
By Playing in 2,200 Degrees!, Daniel had traversed to One Island to support Yazmyne in the Kanto Grand Festival. To make his trip even more worthwhile, he wanted to capture a new Pokemon before the Indigo Conference. Daniel sought after a Magmar on Mt. Ember and ultimately caught one with Brionne.
Daniel arrived at the sight of the Grand Festival in One Hit Wonder!. He met with Yazmyne and Dante, and they introduced him to Yazmyne's rivals. Dante watched and enjoyed the competition, congratulating Yazmyne for her victory. Following the conclusion of the festival in Storm Princess!, he left to prepare for the Indigo Conference.
Ready for the Indigo Plateau Conference, Daniel navigated through Victory Road with help from his Magneton. He encountered Megan, Dante, and Yazmyne alone the way. They decided to travel together to reach the site of the tournament and accidentally crossed into the territory of a Moltres. The infuriated Moltres attacked Daniel and his friends, but they managed to fend off Moltres who escaped. During the battle, Moltres left behind several flaming features which the trainers decided to keep to commemorate the experience of battling a Legendary Pokemon.
The first round of the Indigo Conference began in Wheel of Elements!, and Daniel safely navigated to the second round. Daniel then won his second round battle to face Caroline on a water battlefield in Underwater Escapades. Daniel then won his fourth round battle in Battled Down to Pidgeot! followed by a Top 16 victory in Peaking Pokeathlete!. 
Between Battle of the Executives! and The Indigo Sunset!, Daniel shared his quarterfinal against Megan and won, advancing to the semifinals but was then eliminated. 
After the Indigo Conference, Daniel intended to return home to Alola on a plane from Viridian City. He and Yazmyne first had one last battle at the Viridian Pokemon Center where they had their first. In a 4-on-4 battle, Daniel was defeated, evening the score between him and Yazmyne. Daniel and Yazmyne promised to meet again one day and share another battle. Daniel then boarded a plane to Melemele Island.
==Pokemon==
===In Rotation===
===At Home===
==Badges==
*Boulder Badge (prior to Rock Crushers)
*Thunder Badge (prior to Officially Rivals)
*Cascade Badge Badge (prior to Disobedience and Defeat)
*Soul Badge (prior to Disobedience and Defeat)
*Rainbow Badge (Born in Style!)
*Three unknown badges (prior to Yazmyne, Daniel, and their Third Rematch!)
==Pokemon Competitions==
*Manalo Conference - Top 16 (prior to First Battles in Viridian City!)
*Indigo Plateau Conference - Top 4 (The Indigo Sunset!
==Trivia==
*Daniel's choice of Pokemon during his journey in Kanto is based on Rocket Executive Archer
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