Bruno

Bruno (Japanese: シバ Siba) is a and member of the Indigo Elite Four.
==In the core series games==
===Character profile===
Bruno is the second member of the Kanto Elite Four. He raises Fighting-type Pokémon, living with them and training with them. He joined the Elite Four out of a desire to challenge the best Trainers. Although he trains Fighting Pokémon, he also commonly uses and . His strongest Pokémon is always his signature Pokémon .
Bruno regularly visits the Sevii Islands. He and his Pokémon use the on One Island, and he visits Two Island to buy RageCandyBars. Bruno once used to train with Brawly, a Fighting-type Gym Leader from Hoenn, in Sevault Canyon.
In , Bruno continues to be a member of the Elite Four, having moved up in position by one level. Like the rest of the Elite Four, Bruno uses a ; in Bruno's case, he now uses a .
===Appearance===
Bruno is a large muscular man with a black long spiky hair tied into a ponytail. He has black eyes and think eyebrows. He is always seen shirtless and barefoot. Bruno wears a white long pants, a black karate belt, and black bracelets around his wrists and ankles.
===Fame Checker===
This is a list of the Fame Checker's information on Bruno in .
;Pokémon League - Bruno
* What does this person do?
:"I am <sc>Bruno</sc> of the <sc>Elite Four</sc>."
;Pokémon League - Bruno
* Favorite kind of <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>?
:"I've lived and trained with my fighting <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>."
;Saffron City - 
* What is this person like?
:"<sc>Bruno</sc> apparently joined the <sc>Elite Four</sc> out of his burning ambition to
:battle the best <sc>Trainers</sc>."
; - Crusher
* What is this person like?
:"<sc>Bruno</sc>, who's a senior ahead of me, visits the <sc>Spa</sc> on occasion.
:He comes to rehab injuries, both his own and his <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>'s "
; - Woman
* There's a rumor...
:"He's one of the <sc>Elite Four</sc>. His name is <sc>Bruno</sc>.
:He went away disappointed when he found out that they were all sold out of RageCandyBars."
;Sevault Canyon - Black Belt
* Family and friends?
:"Even <sc>Bruno</sc>, he trained with a fellow by the name of <sc>Brawly</sc> before."
;Message from <sc>Bruno</sc>
* From: <sc>Bruno</sc>
* To: [Player]
:"The super power of your <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> and you I've experienced myself.
:Next time, maybe I should show you how to train yourself."
===Pokémon===
This listing is for Bruno's Pokémon in the video games in which he has appeared.
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Bruno has two X Defends per Pokémon, using them randomly 25% of the time.
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Bruno has two X Defends per Pokémon, using them randomly 25% of the time.
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Bruno has a Max Potion.
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Bruno has two Full Restores in both battles.
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This team is used once the player has earned all 16 Badges.
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====Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!====
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==In the side series games==
Bruno appears as a part of the Elite Four in Pokémon Stadium and 's Gym Leader Castles. Besides his Fighting-type Pokémon, he also uses Pokémon from other types, mostly specializing in ones with a good offensive stat.
===Pokémon Stadium===
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===Pokémon Stadium 2===
During the game's end credits, Bruno is seen having a battle with Chuck.
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==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Puzzle League===
Bruno appears as a member of the Puzzle League Elite Four in Pokémon Puzzle League. He's the final opponent in the Normal Mode difficulty.
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===Pokémon Puzzle Challenge===
Bruno appears as an opponent in Pokémon Puzzle Challenge. He uses a to battle.
===Pokémon Masters EX===
Bruno forms a sync pair with and in Pokémon Masters EX. Bruno became a playable sync pair since the game's release. 
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==Gallery==
===Artwork===
 	 	 	
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===Sprites and models===
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====In other games====
Portraits from and
==Quotes==
==In animation==
===Pokémon the Series===
====History====
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Bruno appeared in To Master the Onixpected!. While was preparing for the Indigo Plateau Conference, he found out that Bruno was at Mt. Hideaway near Pallet Town. was enthusiastic about the prospect of meeting Bruno, believing that he possessed some kind of secret technique that was the key to his success, so Ash, Brock, and headed out to meet him. Along the way, they learned that Mt. Hideaway was the home of a larger-than-usual .
After Bruno saved from the giant Onix, Ash and Brock begged him to take them on as students. Bruno agreed, under the condition that Ash and Brock would do anything he said. Bruno then had them chop wood, carry water, and carve chopsticks, among other chores. During this "training", Misty began to suspect that Bruno was a phony.
Not wanting to believe that Bruno didn't have any kind of special talent, Brock decided to prove Bruno's power by surprising him with a sneak attack. He assumed that Bruno's reflexes would be so amazing, he would stop Brock with ease. However, this did not happen, and Brock nearly ended up knocking Bruno unconscious. Bruno admitted that he didn't know any secret techniques on how to train Pokémon and just wanted to have someone to do a myriad of chores for him, thus shattering Brock's image of him.
Later, the group was again chased by the giant Onix. With his athletic skills, Bruno was able to save Ash from being hit by it, and then tricked the Onix into knocking itself on the head with its own tail. Once Onix was calmed down, Bruno was able to examine it, and discovered that the reason for Onix's aggressive behavior had been a stuck in-between its boulders. After Bruno removed the Sandslash, Onix became so grateful that it willingly let itself be by him. Bruno then told the group that the only true secret behind Pokémon training is that Trainers and their Pokémon should care for each other.
====Character====
Bruno is regarded by his many fans as a stoic individual dedicated to hard work. Though and came to learn that this image was in fact false, Bruno does possess superhuman physical strength and agility. The group also witnessed the Elite Four member's true strength, ambition, and set determination. He takes time to meditate in order to hone his skills, which adds clarity and wisdom to his character. Bruno admitted his strategy for success is simply strong Pokémon. He went on to explain that the true secret behind Pokémon training is that s and their Pokémon should care for each other.
====Pokémon====
This listing is of Bruno's Pokémon in :
====Voice actors====
===Pokémon Origins===
Bruno appeared briefly in File 4: Charizard. He was seen being challenged and defeated by , allowing Red move on to challenge Agatha.
====Pokémon====
===Pokémon Generations===
Bruno appeared in The Challenger. He was first seen talking about , the first in a long time to collect eight Gym Badges, with the rest of the Kanto Elite Four. Later, he was the second member of the Elite Four to be challenged by Blue. Eventually, he and his were beaten by the young Trainer with relative ease, much to his shock, and Blue was allowed to move on to Agatha's room.
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====Voice actors====
===GOTCHA!===
Bruno briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
====History====
=====Past=====
As in the Generation III , Bruno used to train with Brawly, the Gym Leader of Hoenn's Dewford Town.
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Bruno, along with the rest of the original Kanto Elite Four, first appeared at A Charizard...and a Champion, observing and 's battle at Indigo Plateau.
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He was properly introduced two years later in this chapter, where he was revealed to have sent a challenge letter to Red to come meet and battle him at Mt. Moon. The two s met and started battling, with Red delightfully commenting on how this was the first exciting battle he had had in three years. However, in the middle of the battle, the rest of the Elite Four appeared, telling Red about their plan to wipe out humans from the face of the planet and create a utopia for Pokémon. Red refused the offer to join them, but was then attacked by the four together, with Agatha using the mind-controlling powers of her Pokémon to force Bruno attack Red as well. Red was eventually frozen in ice by Lorelei, with only his Pikachu managing to escape from the site.
Later, at the Elite Four's base on Cerise Island, and Lt. Surge encountered Bruno near an acidic river, with two wild Onix acting as bridges. The battle took place with Bruno standing on one Onix, and his opponents standing on the other. When and Blaine showed up, it was also revealed that Bruno had put up a soundproof barrier at the cave entrance to stop any intruders from entering and interrupting the battle. Bill and Lt. Surge eventually gained the upper hand by combining 's and with 's , causing Bruno to fall off the Onix, while Lt. Surge had his create a force field for himself and Bill to float in. Bruno was saved by his 's stretching limbs, and then briefly once again placed under Agatha's mind control, attempting to make Lt. Surge and Bill fall into the acid below. However, they were saved by the arrival of Red, whose precense snapped Bruno out of his mind control, and they chose to continue their previously interrupted battle. Using his Eevee's power to change between its evolutions, Red was eventually able to defeat Bruno. Despite his loss, Bruno was still satisfied, and chose to leave.
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It was revealed that Bruno had encountered Koga while leaving Cerise Island, and the two had chosen to train together. They first appeared underground while Red and Blue were digging a tunnel to Ilex Forest. Later, after the Masked Man's defeat, Bruno and Koga encountered two of the Masked Man's minions, Will and Karen, who agreed to come with them. Over the coming years, they would become known as the new Kanto Elite Four.
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Bruno and the three other Elite Four members met at the Pokéathlon Dome and competed in a set of Pokéathlon events against him. Bruno competed against Gold in Block Smash, using only his while Gold used his entire team. Although Bruno eventually had the lead, Gold managed to pick up his pace and eventually win the event. When Gold at one point mentioned Lance, Bruno referred to Lance as an old friend of his. Gold also gave Bruno some treats before leaving, and Bruno immediately fell in love with the taste of Rage Candy Bars. At the end of the chapter, Whitney was seen sending a Bruno a boxful of Rage Candy Bars, much to his delight.
====Character====
Bruno attaches his Poké Balls to the ends of a nunchuck. The force of him using the weapon causes his Pokémon to be released at high speeds, giving him the advantage in battles. He also has a unique Hitmonlee with arms as flexible as its legs, something previously thought to be impossible.
====Pokémon====
This listing is for Bruno's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
====Pokémon competitions====
Bruno has competed in the following :
* Pokéathlon - Block Smash; Runner-up (Attaway, Aipom!)
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Bruno debuted in Clefairy's Under Training!!. When , and were out in a garden, they noticed Bruno training with his and . Bruno invited them over, and the first thing he had them do was go under a waterfall. After the waterfall training, he had them break some bricks. Afterwards, Bruno had them meditate. During meditation, Clefairy, for some odd reason, decided to disrupt the training, much to everyone's ire. Afterwards, Bruno revealed himself as one of the Elite Four. Clefairy then started to mess up his hair, which resulted in Clefairy getting kicked out of the dojo.
Bruno called out his Machamp and two Onix to handle Clefairy after forcing Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan to fight each other. They almost managed to defeat Clefairy, only for Pikachu to intervene.
Bruno reappeared in A Challenge to the Elite Four, where it was revealed that he was part of the Johto Elite Four. He, along with Koga and Will, fell from the Elite Four Tower, seemly defeated by Karen. It was later revealed that, after being exhausted from training, Karen decided to tell them a terrible joke, and they fell down the building after hearing it.
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===Pokémon Zensho===
Bruno appears in PZ10 as the second member of the Elite Four. He battles with his Hitmonlee and is defeated, allowing Satoshi to move on to the next room to face Agatha.
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==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Bruno or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
==Trivia==
* In the first episode of the Pokémon animated series, a shadowed person greatly resembling Bruno appears, using a and an . It has never been officially confirmed whether this person really is Bruno or not, although the similarities become especially apparent in higher-quality versions of the episode.
* Bruno's hair has changed from Generation II to Generation III to a longer, darker style; his skin tone has become lighter as well.
* In Generation III, Bruno's overworld sprite always looks away from the after being defeated.
* Bruno's original sprite in Generation I and overworld sprites in Generation II and show him with remarkably closed eyes (somewhat similar to Brock's), similar to his Pokémon Adventures version, but starting in the next generation, he looks the same way he did in the animated series.
* Bruno was the first member of the Elite Four who was met in the animated series, excluding Koga, who was not a member at the time of his appearance.
* None of Bruno's sprites have ever shown him standing up.
* Bruno, Lance, Koga, Caitlin, and Grimsley are the only Elite Four members who have appeared in more than one generation (excluding remakes).
* Bruno is the only member of the Indigo Elite Four to retain that title between Generations I and II.
** Bruno, Lance, and Koga are the only members of the Elite Four who have appeared in all the generations prior to Generation V. Of the three, Bruno is the only one to always keep his status as an Elite Four member.
* Despite taking place three years later, Bruno's Pokémon are at a lower level in Generation II than they were in Generation I. The same thing happens to Lance and .
* Bruno and Koga are the only Elite Four members to have the same type specialty as a Gym Leader of their specific regions.
* Bruno has an illegal Exeggutor in Pokémon Stadium 2: is an Egg Move, while is a Generation I TM.
* In the Generation I , the battles against Lorelei, Bruno, and Agatha use the standard Trainer battle theme, while the Gym Leader battle theme is played only against Lance. In , the Gym Leader battle theme plays during the battles against all four members of the Elite Four.
* Bruno is the only member of the Indigo Elite Four whose signature Pokémon has only one type.
==Names==
Language 	Name 	Origin
Japanese 	シバ Siba 	From 芝 shiba () and しばく shibaku (to strike)
English, German, Italian, Spanish,Brazilian Portuguese	Bruno 	From brawn, bruiser, and brunt
French 	Aldo 	From
Korean 	시바 Siba 	Transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese () 	希巴 Xībā 	Transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese () 	志霸 Zhìbà斯巴 Sībā柴 Chái濕婆 Shīpó 	From the Japanese name 志覇 Shiba, meaning "dominating will"Transcription of his Japanese nameFrom the Japanese 柴 shiba (firewood)From 濕婆 Shīpó (), the primordial god of destruction in Hinduism
Chinese () 	希巴 Hēibā 	Mandarin-based transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese () 	柴 Chàaih史栢 Síbaak 	From the Japanese 柴 shiba (firewood)Transcription of his Japanese name
Russian 	Бруно Bruno 	Transcription of his English name
Thai 	ชิบะ Chiba 	Transcription of his Japanese name
Vietnamese 	Shiba 	Transcription of his Japanese name
==See also==
* Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
==Notes==
==References==
Category:Elite Four Trainers
Category:Animation characters
Category:Pokémon Origins characters
Category:Pokémon Generations characters
Category:Manga characters
Category:Pokémon Adventures characters
Category:Red, Blue and Yellow characters
Category:Gold, Silver and Crystal characters
Category:FireRed and LeafGreen characters
Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver characters
Category:Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! characters
Category:Stadium characters
Category:Stadium 2 characters
Category:Fighting-type Trainers
Category:Pokémon Zensho characters 
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