Sonia

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Sonia (Japanese: ソニア Sonia) is a character introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
==In the core series games==
Sonia is the granddaughter and assistant of Professor Magnolia. She is also Leon's childhood friend. Sonia and her partner Pokémon participated in the Gym Challenge with Leon, but they eventually dropped out. Sonia spends the duration of the main game discovering what she wants to do with her life, eventually choosing to pursue the truth behind the legends of the first king of Galar and the Darkest Day. Together with the and Hop, she discovers the existence of , , and ; and publishes her findings in a book, a feat that helps her be recognized as a just like her grandmother.
In The Crown Tundra expansion, Sonia stays at a house in Freezington and requests the player to investigate some unusual footprints of a certain trio of Legendary Pokémon. Once the player catches and shows , , and to Sonia, she returns to the Pokémon Research Lab.
===Pokémon===
==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Masters EX===
Sonia forms a sync pair with and in Pokémon Masters EX. Sonia became a playable sync pair on December 23, 2021.
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==Gallery==
===Artwork===
 	
Concept art from	Artwork of Sonia from
==Quotes==
==In animation==
===Pokémon the Series===
====Pokémon Journeys: The Series====
Prior to Pokémon Journeys: The Series, Sonia was a childhood friend of , and the two began traveling together when they became s. At the start of their journey, they had their first with each other, which ended in Sonia's victory. However, a rift was formed in their friendship when Chairman Rose took an interest in Leon's potential and began mentoring him.
Sonia debuted in Toughing It Out!, where and Goh met her in Wyndon, introducing herself as Professor Magnolia's assistant and telling the two boys about her research regarding the Darkest Day.
In Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!, Sonia followed streaks of Dynamax energy flying across the sky, running into Goh along the way. The two decided to travel together to find out what was happening in the region, without realizing that they were being followed by one of Oleana's subordinates.
In Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!, Sonia and Goh visited Turffield to see the town's famous geoglyph and make theories regarding its connection to Dynamax. While traveling to Wedgehurst next, Sonia revealed that she was not only Professor Magnolia assistant, but also her granddaughter. In Wedgehurst, they witnessed a Wishing Star near them. While Goh talked with Professor Magnolia, Sonia fashioned the Wishing Star into a Dynamax Band, which she gave to Goh. The next day, they traveled to Stow-on-Side to see its famous mural. Soon after arriving, however, Oleana's subordinate attacked them using a Gigantamax , which Goh responded to by Dynamaxing his . During the ensuing battle, Raboot accidentally destroyed the mural, revealing statues of and behind it.
In Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!", after Goh had driven the subordinate away, he and Sonia examined the statues and learned the names of the Pokémon they depicted. On Goh's suggestion, they then headed to the Slumbering Weald to find them and get their assistance in stopping the Dynamax outbreaks around Galar. While in the forest, they learned of the start of the Darkest Day. They encountered illusions of Zacian and Zamazenta, who led them to the Rusted Sword and the Rusted Shield. After Goh had collected the artifacts, he and Sonia headed to the Darkest Day's epicenter in Hammerlocke. Sonia managed disperse the blocking the entrance to the Hammerlocke Stadium and staying behind to hold them off. Before the employees could attack her, however, she received unexpected help from Raihan.
In Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!, after Raihan had saved Sonia from the Macro Cosmos employees, she hurried to the tower summit, where she found Leon being hurt after his failed attempt to catch . While taking care of Leon, she witnessed Ash and Goh summoning Zacian and Zamazenta to their aid, defeating Eternatus, and catching it, ending the Darkest Day. Later, Sonia was seen discussing the aftermaths of the Darkest Day with her grandmother and accepting the title of Pokémon Professor from her.
In Meeting Up with the Monarch!, Sonia met Goh again during her research on the Wild Area's and took him along for the ride. Along the way, she told Goh various things regarding Leon and his childhood. Later, she and Goh reunited with Ash and Leon at Wyndon.
She reappeared in Just a Scone's Throw From Here!, where she met Ash and Goh at Wyndon Stadium. In A Flood of Torrential Gains!, she joined Hop in the stands to watch Leon's battle against Ash. When Eternatus appeared above Wyndon Stadium, Sonia contacted her grandmother regarding the situation in Partners in Time!, noting the high number of Galar particles in the area. Once Eternatus had neutralized the Galar particles, both Sonia and Magnolia realized that Eternatus had come to the stadium to protect Galar. Following the conclusion of the battle, Sonia joined everyone else in clapping for Ash during the award ceremony.
====Character====
Like her game counterpart, Sonia is quite intelligent, though a little distracted. During her trip with Goh, she proved to be a wild driver, although she doesn't admit it. In the past, she was 's childhood friend and traveling companion, much like the games, but their relationship changed as Leon became closer to Chairman Rose. This made Sonia decide to pursue her own course, far from what Leon was looking for.
	
During the time she was traveling with Goh, Sonia developed a good relationship with the young Trainer, even encouraging him to continue his research and suggesting that he could be a in the future.
====Pokémon====
This listing is of Sonia's known in :
=====Status unknown=====
=====Formerly trained=====
=====Traveling with=====
		
====Artwork====
Artwork from "After the story" https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1584062060543225856
====Voice actors====
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
In Early-Evening Waves, Sonia comforted Nessa after the latter's defeat in the Champion Cup. She later talked to Nessa on the phone and learned about her future plans as a Gym Leader.
In Moonlight, she talked with Leon over the phone.
In Sky, she watched the battle between Leon and Raihan with her .
In The Gathering of Stars, she set off for the Crown Tundra. Before leaving, she handed Hop an invitation letter for the Galarian Star Tournament.
====Pokémon====
====Voice actors====
===GOTCHA!===
Sonia briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
Sonia debuted in Watch Out!! Strong Rivals. She encountered her grandmother Professor Magnolia and her assistants Henry, Casey, and Marvin at the Budew Drop Inn. Sonia explained the inn's statue and its connection to the Darkest Day. When Magnolia's trailer broke down, she asked Sonia to go investigate the geoglyph at Turffield in her place. She later concluded the geoglyph was a drawing of the Darkest Day.
In Splish Splash!! Gigantamax Battle, Sonia and Henry had dinner with Rose at the Captain's Table restaurant. Noting that Sonia was investigating the Dynamax phenomenon, Rose invited her to investigate the vault in Hammerlocke. Afterward, Sonia received a call from Nessa, who vented about her losses against Henry and Casey.
In Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault, while in Hammerlocke, Sonia angered a when she accidentally stepped on its fan. After being saved by Henry and Raihan, Sonia and Henry entered the Hammerlocke vault. Inside were four tapestries, each depicting events from the Darkest Day. Sonia and Henry noticed the tapestries portrayed two heroes instead of the singular hero like on the statue in the Budew Drop Inn. Sonia chose to stay and do more investigating while Henry went ahead with the others.
In Stealth!! Infiltrate the Energy Plant, when an earthquake struck Hammerlocke, Sonia went to see if the Energy Plant was unharmed. She found Leon attempting to enter the building and check on Rose's safety, only to be blocked by a pair of employees. When Leon spotted her, Sonia attempted to flee, but was stopped when Raihan arrived. Raihan told Sonia and Leon to move the citizens to a safer location while he went inside to see if Rose was unharmed.
In Crunch!! Snowy Battle, Sonia arrived in Circhester, where a fifth tapestry was said to be held at the Bob's Your Uncle restaurant. She later took Henry's group to the restaurant and told them what she had found out. She speculated the tapestry was thrown away on purpose to keep a piece of Galar's history out of public knowledge. 
In Grrr!! Noble Kidnappers, Sonia planned to meet up with Henry's group and give them information she uncovered on Sordward and Shielbert, the thieves that stole Casey's Pokémon. Just as her Flying Taxi approached the meet-up spot, it was shot out of the sky by a . After Leon rescued Sonia, he and Raihan took her and the to a hospital in Hammerlocke. The camera containing the information meant for Casey was given to Piers for safekeeping until it reached its destination. Sonia later awakened at the hospital, where she revealed to Leon that Sordward and Shielbert were working together with Rose.
====Pokémon====
Sonia has at least two other Pokémon, as she mentioned rotating her team to prepare for her gym battle against Milo.
====Achievements====
=====Badges obtained=====
* (prior to )
===Pokémon Journeys===
Sonia appeared in Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 1) and Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 2).
==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Sonia in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Additionally, the printing of Galarian Zapdosin has Sonia chasing down the Pokémon.A Peek at the Cards of the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Astral Radiance Trainer Gallery, Pokémon.com
==Music==
Games	Location 	Song name (Japanese)	Song name (English Translation)	Composition 	Arrangement
 	Her theme. Used in various cutscenesthat involve Sonia 	ソニアのテーマ 	Sonia's Theme 	Minako Adachi	Minako Adachi
 	When she's talking about Galar's history 	歴史の伝説 	Legends of History 	Gō Ichinose 	Gō Ichinose
 	When the truth about theStow-on-Side mural is uncovered 	崩れる遺跡 	Crumbling Ruins 	Gō Ichinose 	Gō Ichinose
 	When talking to the playerafter the truth about the Stow-on-Side mural is uncovered	遺跡の真実 	Truth of the Ruins 	Gō Ichinose 	Gō Ichinose
 	During the cutscene with Professor Magnolia in Hammerlocke 	ポケモン研究所 	Pokémon Laboratory 	Minako Adachi	Minako Adachi
==Trivia==
* Sonia failed Opal's audition despite getting all three of her answers correct. Opal's notes on Sonia are: "You have talent, that's for sure, but you give up a little bit too quickly. Then again, I imagine it's not easy being the granddaughter of ."
* Sonia is the first character to gain the position of Pokémon Professor over the course of the games or .
==Names==
Language 	Name 	Origin
Japanese 	ソニア Sonia 	From or possibly
English, Spanish, Italian	Sonia 	Same as her Japanese name
German 	Sania 	Similar to her Japanese name
French 	Sonya 	Similar to her Japanese name
Korean 	소니아 Sonia 	Transcription of her Japanese name
Chinese () 	索妮亞 / 索妮亚 Suǒníyǎ / Suǒnīyà 	Transcription of her Japanese name
Chinese () 	索妮亞 Soknèih'a 	Mandarin-based transcription of her Japanese name
Russian 	Соня Sonya 	Transcription of her Japanese name
Brazilian Portuguese 	Sônia 	Similar to her Japanese name
Thai 	โชเนีย Sonia 	Transcription of her Japanese name
==References==
==Related articles==
* Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Category:Sword and Shield characters
Category:Laboratory assistants
Category:Professors
Category:Animation characters
Category:Pokémon: Twilight Wings characters
Category:Pokémon Adventures characters
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