Ben (Ranger)

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Ben (Japanese: ナツヤ Natsuya) is a . He is the male player character in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs.
==In the games==
Ben is the male playable character in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs. His female counterpart is . If chosen by the player, he will be partnered with a ukulele-wielding Pichu. If the player chooses Summer, however, his partner will be a .
===Pokémon===
====As player====
====As an NPC====
==Gallery==
===Sprites===
 	
Front sprite	Back sprite
==In animation==
===Pokémon the Series===
====Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (animated special)====
Ben debuted in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 1), where he attempted to stop the Pokémon Pinchers from gaining control of a . However, he was eventually attacked during his mission by Red Eyes, and he crash-landed on Dolce Island where he captured a Ukulele Pichu.
In Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 2), Ben flew over to Rasp Cavern on Renbow Island to disrupt the Pinchers' attempts to steal a Ranger Sign. While Red Eyes and his crew escaped with the Sign, Ben managed to free a in the process. He chased after the fleeing Pokémon Pinchers, and they were all confronted by a more daunting opponent, .
====Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl====
Ben made his debut in Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!, where he was assigned to bring a rare that knows to the National Park for its own safety. His first attempt was interrupted by 's RoboDiglett, and he lost his Capture Styler as a result. The Rocket trio later found the device and plotted to use it capture the Heatran for themselves.
Meanwhile, Ben encountered and after falling into a river, and he enlisted their help with his mission. Using the increase in ground temperature as a guide, Ben lead them up a mountain and through a cave system, where they soon encountered the special Heatran. Team Rocket appeared again, but the nabbed Capture Styler failed to operate as it was synchronized with Ben. The trio resorted to their RoboDiglett, but the unfolding battle caused the cave system to begin collapsing. Eventually, with the help of Ash's group, he managed to capture Heatran via his Capture Styler and helped it escape to safety.
===Character===
Ben is remarkably optimistic even in the most difficult of situations. He attributes his positive outlook to his grandfather, who encouraged him to give everything a go. Ben is also highly knowledgeable and uses his field experience, such as feeling the ground for increasing heat to locate in Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!.
===Pokémon===
====Pokémon controlled via the Capture Styler====
====Pokémon summoned using the Ranger Sign====
===Voice actors===
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs manga===
Ben appeared in the manga adaptation of Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs.
====Pokémon====
	
==Trivia==
* An alternate coloration of Ben was featured in an official artwork that featured multiplayer mode. The Ranger has dark brown hair, orange goggles, and an orange-and-green Ranger uniform. The artwork is featured on the back of the Guardian Signs game case.
==Names==
Language 	Name 	Origin
Japanese 	ナツヤ Natsuya 	From 夏 natsu, summer.
English 	Ben 	Short for Benjamin, meaning "son of the south".
French 	Sully 	Possibly from sud, south
German 	Julian 	From Juli (July), a month in summer
Italian 	Martino 	From marino, marine
Portuguese	Bruno 	
Spanish 	Verán 	From verano, summer.
Korean 	하눌 Hanul 	From 하 (夏) ha, summer
Chinese ()	夏也 Xiàyě 	From the name 夏也 Natsuya. Contains 夏 xià, summer.
==Related articles==
* Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Category:Pokémon Rangers
Category:Animation characters
Category:Manga characters
Category:Ranger: Guardian Signs characters
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