Hobbes

Hobbes (Japanese: ジェイムズ James) is a recurring character in . He is a butler to and her family at their mansion in Hau'oli City. He first appeared in Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!.
==History==
===Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon===
Hobbes debuted in Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!, where he was shown welcoming at her mansion. He later had a with , using his to defeat Ash's Rowlet. He also helped to fight off a that had entered Lillie's room.
In Alolan Open House!, Hobbes visited the Pokémon School as part of the Visiting Day.
In A Glaring Rivalry!, Hobbes and Lillie arrived at where was. He asked him to spend some time at the mansion but Gladion left. He later explained to Ash that in the past, he was cleaning at the Mansion when Gladion came to him having found an injured and was asked to help it. Hobbes said he took the Eevee to Nurse Joy.
In The Ol' Raise and Switch!, Hobbes had a battle with Lillie to help her get over her fear of touching .
Hobbes appeared during a flashback in A Masked Warning! and physically in Night of a Thousand Poses!, Faba's Revenge!, and Family Determination!. In The Professors' New Adventure!, he attended the wedding of and .
In The Dex Can't Help It!, Hobbes helped protect Lillie from when it took on the form of a . He then reappeared in a fantasy in Real Life...Inquire Within!.
Hobbes made a brief appearance in SM078 in the Poké Problem segment, where he was watching Lillie practice her Poké Ball throwing.
In A Young Royal Flame Ignites!, Hobbes was watching the Battle Royal along with Lillie.
Hobbes briefly appeared during a flashback in Filling the Light with Darkness!, where Lillie revealed he suddenly fell asleep due to the effects of a , which happened while he was seeing her off to school.
In Lillier and the Staff!, Hobbes watched Lillie perform in the school play and recorded it on camera.
In Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!, Hobbes arrived at Professor Kukui's house to pick up Ash.
In Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!, Hobbes was watching Kahili play a round of PokéGolf on TV.
Hobbes briefly reappeared in Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!.
In The Secret Princess!, Hobbes opened up a secret room inside Lillie's estate that led to Mohn's old room.
Hobbes briefly reappeared in A Fiery Training Camp Trick!.
In Living on the Cutting Edge!, Hobbes was preparing to cut the bushes at Lillie's mansion into different shapes, when a unexpectedly appeared and cut the bushes for him.
Hobbes reappeared in Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!.
In Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!, Hobbes saw Gladion, Lusamine, and Lillie off as they set sail on a cruise ship on a journey to find Mohn.
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
In Helping the Hometown Hero!, Hobbes greeted Lusamine and her family on their return to Alola, and was reunited with Mohn. The next day, Hobbes watched a Battle Royal match between Gladion, Ash, Professor Kukui, and .
==Character==
Hobbes is a loyal butler, happily serving Lillie and her family as well as her friends who visit. Lillie has stated he is the best battler among the staff, which is evident in Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge! and The Ol' Raise and Switch!, when he battled Ash and Lillie, respectively. He is supportive of Lillie over her fears of touching Pokémon, as evident in Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!, when he asked to remain outside before apologizing when Lillie said it was okay.
==Pokémon==
This listing is of Hobbes's known in :
==Voice actors==
==Names==
Language 	Name 	Origin
Japanese 	ジェイムズ James 	
English, German, Spanish	Hobbes 	
French 	Hector 	
Italian 	Ambrogio 	From Ambrogio, a renowned butler from a ad.
Korean 	제임스 James 	Transliteration of Japanese name.
Chinese () 	詹姆斯 Zhānmǔsī 	Transliteration of Japanese name.
Chinese () 	詹姆斯 Jīmmóuhsī 	Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name.
Brazilian Portuguese 	Pedro 	
==Trivia==
* CITV closed captions incorrectly refer to Hobbes as Hobbs.
* Hobbes's is the only Pokémon in to have used the move .
==Related articles==
Category:Male characters
Category:Animation characters
Category:Domestic workers in the animated series
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