Vito

**Vitorio** (Japanese: **ビトリオ** *Bitorio*), most commonly referred to as **Vito** (Japanese: **ビト** *Bito*), is a Pokémon Trainer from Twinleaf Town. Vito is the son of Palmer, the Frontier Brain of the Sinnoh region's Battle Tower.

## **New Era**

### **Sinnoh**

Vito first appeared when he intended to challenge the Hearthome Gym, and bumped into Dwayne on the Gym's door, and placed the blame on Dwayne before running off towards the Pokémon Center, while accidentally dropping his Badge case. Vito and Dwayne encountered each other again as Dwayne was looking to return his Badge case, with Vito accusing him of stealing it, before quickly changing the subject as Vito recognized him from the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. With Vito's constant comments of Dwayne being inferior than Lazuli, the two agreed to battle one another.

Dwayne sends out Chimchar, which Vito immediately recognizes it as Lazuli's, and thinks that Dwayne traded to get it. Even after Dwayne mentions that Lazuli abandoned it, Vito refuses to believe Lazuli abandoned it and thinks Dwayne wants to become as strong as Lazuli, which Vito is also trying to do. Vito gloats about getting three Badges, but Dwayne mentions that he has four, which slightly stuns Vito, but he still believes he's stronger, and sends out his Staraptor to battle Chimchar. Staraptor uses Tackle as Chimchar dodges and fires Flamethrower. Staraptor dodges and comes around to use Close Combat. Chimchar dodges most of the strikes, but Chimchar takes a few hits and gets thrown back. Staraptor charges with Wing Attack, but Chimchar uses Dig to escape before coming up and using Flamethrower to knock out Staraptor.

Vito sends out Carnivine, which uses Sludge Bomb to knock Chimchar back. Vito orders multiple Sludge Bombs as Chimchar dodges. However, Carnivine uses its Vine Whip attack to lower Chimchar's guard and managing to get in clean strikes, eventually knocking out Chimchar with one powerful strike. Dwayne sends out Buneary, striking with Quick Attack. Carnivine uses Vine Whip to block. Both Pokémon use their attacks to strike and block continually. Vito tells Carnivine to keep attacking as both Pokémon stop defending and go for complete offense, eventually winding up with both Pokémon knocked out.

Knowing that this battle will determine his chance of winning against Fantina, Dwayne pits Eevee against Empoleon. Eevee charges with Swift as Empoleon uses Hydro Cannon to block. Eevee dodges the blast as Empoleon rushes with Steel Wing, and Eevee counters with Double-Edge. Empoleon uses Steel Wing again as Eevee repeats Double-Edge. Eevee lands a few hits before getting knocked back. Empoleon fires Hyper Beam as Eevee gets hit, flying up in the air, seemingly defeated. Dwayne's plea for courage snaps Eevee back to action, ready to continue. Knowing that Empoleon is vulnerable after firing Hyper Beam, Eevee uses Copycat, allowing her to fire off a Hyper Beam of her own, knocking out Empoleon and giving Dwayne the win. Vito, stunned at losing to Dwayne, sinks to his knees but quickly shaking it off, thinking Dwayne got lucky and that he is still stronger. Dwayne tells him to watch his battle against Fantina.

Vito then spectates Dwayne's Gym battle against Fantina and becomes quite shocked at Dwayne's victory. Immediately following the Gym battle, Vito speeds off towards Iron Island near Canalave City, looking to train his Pokémon there. During his stay at the island, Vito became caught up in Team Galactic's plot to use the island as a radar to scan for the Spear Pillar, which caused the Steel-type Pokémon to lose control and rampage around, with Empoleon also being affected. During this, Vito and Dwayne settled their differences and became friendly rivals and helped stop Team Galactic's schemes, after which Vito and Dwayne headed their separate ways.

Vito then took a brief brake from his travels to enjoy the Twinleaf Festival and bumped into his father, while also encountering Dwayne again. Vito and Dwayne then entered the Festival Battle Challenge to earn the chance to battle Palmer, but Vito was defeated by Dwayne in the finals, losing the chance of battling his father. Soon afterwards, Vito and Dwayne's paths crossed again, when Dwayne's newly-captured Gible devoured Vito's bicycle, leading to yet another match between the two Trainers, pitting Empoleon against Gible. Empoleon launches Drill Peck, and Gible tries to counter with Rock Smash, but Empoleon easily pushes Gible back. Both Pokémon repeat their attacks, this time getting a more even match. Gible jumps to dodge a Steel Wing, but it gets hit anyway. When Empoleon uses another Steel Wing, Gible Digs to dodge it before following Empoleon and jumping up to hit with Rock Smash, but a Steel Wing tosses Gible back. Empoleon launches Hydro Cannon, which Gible digs to dodge. However, another Hydro Cannon is launched into the hole, flushing Gible out.

Gible then attempts a Draco Meteor without Dwayne's order. The meteor fails and descends towards Empoleon, which it knocks aside. Empoleon prepares a Hyper Beam, but Gible fires Dragon Pulse, forcing Empoleon to jump and cancel the Hyper Beam. Gible is exhausted and slumps as Empoleon knocks out Gible with Hyper Beam. Vito wins his first battle against Dwayne, but Dwayne doesn't take it harshly, praising Gible anyway and instructing it to listen next time. Vito celebrates his win as he holds up his ticket to challenge Fantina, but Gible bites his hand and eats the ticket. Vito throws a massive tantrum as Dwayne and Gible laugh at his expense.

Soon afterwards, Vito and Dwayne met each other again as Dwayne was traveling to Sunyshore City, and Vito finally met Lazuli for the first time, and excitedly challenges her to a battle, which Lazuli declines, as she wanted to prepare her Pokémon for the Sinnoh League and was refusing all challenges, and Vito decided to battle Dwayne instead. It is decided the match will be composed of three one-on-one battles. Vito and Dwayne decide to bring out their Pokémon at the same time. Throwing the Poké Balls, Vito sends out Empoleon first while Dwayne starts with Monferno. Vito is happy, knowing that as Empoleon is a Water-type, it will have the advantage over the Fire-type Monferno. However, Dwayne and Monferno are ready to show Vito a Pokémon battle is about a lot more than just type and with that, the battle begins.

Vito starts off by having Empoleon use Hydro Cannon, and Dwayne responds by having Monferno dodge it and use Mach Punch. Monferno quickly evades the Hydro Cannon and lands a direct hit on Empoleon, leaving Vito astonished at Monferno's high speed. Meanwhile, Lazuli is walking past the battle area and, unnoticed, decides to stop and watch when she sees Dwayne is using Monferno. Dwayne boasts that with the high speed of Mach Punch, Monferno can easily overcome the type-disadvantage it has over Empoleon. Vito decides to try Drill Peck, but Dwayne tells Monferno to use Dig, and the Playful Pokémon is able to dodge the Flying-type move. This leaves Vito even more frustrated, especially when Monferno emerges from the ground and lands another hard hit on Empoleon. Dwayne comments on how this kind of fluid battling is just what is expected of Monferno as it goes in for another Mach Punch. Vito has Empoleon use Hydro Cannon, and while this time it hits, it lands at such close range that Monferno is sent flying into some nearby trees. Dwayne gets worried, while Vito curses himself, knowing he used far too much power against Monferno. Dwayne starts calling for Monferno, but there is no response.

Just then, a plastic capsule flies out of the air, heading towards Dwayne, and Vito calls for him to look out. However it is no use, and upon catching up to him, it seals itself around him, trapping him inside. Vito is about to go and help when suddenly another capsule appears, and Dwayne screams for him to run for it. Vito tries to escape, but the capsule is too fast and he gets trapped. Empoleon tries using Drill Peck to free Dwayne and Vito, but it is no use. Just then, Dwayne recognizes the figures behind the attack, being the Pokémon Pinchers, and Dwayne curses them for not giving up on their ridiculous plans, and the Pokémon Pinchers claim that because Dwayne ruined their chances with Team Galactic, guaranteeing their chances of moving up in the criminal underworld, they would take him out to prove their worth. Empoleon uses Hydro Cannon. However, the Pinchers's machine blocks the attack with a barrier and manage to grab ahold of Empoleon and places it inside a cage underneath their machine. Dwayne sends out Happiny and has her use Pound to try to break the capsule, but even Happiny's strength cannot break it and the capsule is sent spinning instead. The Pinchers boast that the capsules are unbreakable from the inside and prepare to make their getaway.

Suddenly, a pillar of fire emerges from the nearby trees, transforms itself into an extra-powerful Flame Wheel, and heads towards their mecha. It circles around, leaving Vito confused and Dwayne worried about what this might indicate. The Flame Wheel then goes towards Dwayne, and is able to smash open the capsule trapping him. The Flame Wheel then lands and Monferno emerges, but his eyes are colored pink, confirming that Monferno has accessed Blaze. Monferno then screams with fury as powerful flames emerge from its tail. Vito asks what is happening and Dwayne explains that Blaze is Monferno's Ability, which kicks in when Monferno's endurance is low and it is under stress. As a result, Monferno's Fire-type moves get a power-up, and Vito realizes that this happened because of the Hydro Cannon.

The pinchers are unable to believe their luck and decide to get Monferno too. As Monferno starts pounding its chest and screaming in pure fury, Dwayne runs to his Pokémon and tries holding it like he did before when it went into the same rage before. However, Monferno is a lot stronger than it was before and furiously sends Dwayne flying back. The pinchers take the chance to grab it, and one of the arms manages to catch Monferno, but this isn't enough and Monferno's sheer power easily destroys the hand that is holding it. It then powers up a Flame Wheel and heads towards the villains. Dwayne tries to block it and reminds the out-of-control Monferno that Empoleon is still trapped and could get hurt. However, Monferno is unable to listen and hits Dwayne before continuing on and hitting the machine, causing an explosion. Monferno then comes around and uses Mach Punch, completely destroying the machine's upper-level and sending the pinchers crashing through numerous trees, knocking them out and leaving them seriously injured. By now, Monferno is completely out of control, and while the controls of the mecha were destroyed, the main body survived and Empoleon is still trapped. Without anyone controlling it, the legs start to buckle, threatening to crush the Pokémon still in the cage. Dwayne prepares to send out a Pokémon to help, when Lazuli suddenly arrives and sends out her Electabuzz. She has it use Protect to support the cage, amazing Dwayne.

Unfortunately, Monferno decides to destroy the mecha completely, powers up a Flame Wheel, and damages one of the legs, putting the Pokémon in far more danger. Monferno circles around and prepares for another hit, but Dwayne is determined to save Monferno and Empoleon. He intercepts the Flame Wheel, grabbing Monferno when it emerges, and holds on tight. Dwayne begs Monferno to remember the promise he made back when it was a Chimchar and he took it under his wing after Lazuli released it: that they would become stronger together. As the flames emerging from Monferno surround both it and Dwayne, he begs it not to allow itself to be swallowed up by Blaze's power, but instead to try and control it, because if it can, then it can become even more powerful. Lazuli looks on in amazement at what Dwayne is willing to endure to calm his Pokémon down. Suddenly, Electabuzz's Protect fails, and the mecha starts to collapse, endangering Electabuzz as well as the other Pokémon. Monferno, now back in control, powers up a Flame Wheel, and races towards the cage getting underneath and supporting it. As it supports the cage, Monferno suddenly evolves into Infernape. Dwayne has Infernape throw the cage into the air, and then has it destroyed with Mach Punch. This proves to be no problem for the powerful Pokémon as it frees Empoleon. When Empoleon starts to fall, Infernape absorbs him into a Flame Wheel to allow him to land safely. Dwayne congratulates Infernape, and Empoleon thanks Infernape for saving him.

Vito soon won his eighth Badge from Fantina, which allowed him to compete in the Lily of the Valley Conference, and after advancing through the first few rounds, faced off against Lazuli in the third round, and became delighted to finally battle the Trainer he'd admired for so long. Vito chooses Forretress as his first Pokémon and Lazuli chooses Magmortar. Vito starts the battle with Spikes. Lazuli tells Magmortar to use Flamethrower, and the strong attack takes out Forretress immediately. Vito thanks his Forretress and returns it to its Poké Ball. He sends out Empoleon. Empoleon uses Hydro Cannon on Magmortar, injuring it. Despite knowing that her Pokémon will be injured under the effects of Spikes, Lazuli calls back Magmortar and sends out Ursaring. The Spikes from before inflicts a damage on Ursaring.

Vito returns Empoleon, and chooses Hitmonlee. Lazuli tells Ursaring to use Bulk Up. Hitmonlee uses Mega Kick. Ursaring uses Hammer Arm, but Hitmonlee dodges it by jumping on a rock. Ursaring uses Slash, and Vito tells Hitmonlee to dodge it all. Then, Hitmonlee uses Close Combat. Ursaring uses Hammer Arm again and hits Hitmonlee. As Hitmonlee is about to crash onto a rock, Vito tells it to do its best. It jumps up high and uses High Jump Kick. It crashes to the ground and hits Ursaring with its other leg. Lazuli tells it to use Focus Blast. Although Hitmonlee dodges it by jumping behind a rock, the strong impact hits Hitmonlee. Ursaring uses Hammer Arm again, and Hitmonlee counters it by using Blaze Kick, burning Ursaring. Ursaring activates Guts and uses Hammer Arm to counter Hitmonlee's Blaze Kick. The strong impact causes a smoke that clears soon after. Both Pokémon are seen standing up, but Hitmonlee falls. Hitmonlee is defeated.

Vito chooses his Empoleon again. Lazuli tells Ursaring to use Slash, and Empoleon uses Drill Peck. Both Pokémon are injured. Ursaring uses Focus Blast and Empoleon uses Steel Wing to reflect the attack. The Focus Blast is sent back to Ursaring, and Ursaring suffers massive damage. Lazuli calls Ursaring back, and sends Electabuzz out. The Spikes hit Electivire. Dwayne comments that Lazuli's Electabuzz had evolved and knows that Vito's chances of victory are slim. Empoleon uses Hyper Beam and Electivire counters it with Thunder. The attacks collide and causes a huge smoke. The smoke clears and shows Empoleon breathing heavily, needing to recharge after using Hyper Beam. Electivire uses Thunder Punch, and Vito tells Empoleon to dodge it. Lazuli tells Electivire to continue using Thunder Punch, but Empoleon dodges them all. When Empoleon gets cornered, Electivire uses Giga Impact and Empoleon is hit at a point-blank range. Empoleon manages to stand up. Electivire uses Thunder Punch.

Empoleon fails to dodge it, and is launched back many feet, smashing rocks in the process. Empoleon tries to get up. Vito yells it to continue doing its best. Empoleon hears it and its Torrent Ability is activated. Empoleon uses Hydro Cannon. Its Torrent Ability powers up its Hydro Cannon, which is strong enough to destroy the rocky terrain of the field. Dwayne becomes pleased with this breakthough, though Lazuli just orders Electivire to use Protect. Hydro Cannon hits the protective shielding and Electivire is unaffected by Empoleon's last resort. Empoleon has to recharge from the attack. Electivire finishes it the battle off with Thunder. Empoleon stands still, taking the damage of the Thunder. Vito yells out to Empoleon. Lazuli is declared the winner. Vito thanks his Empoleon for the great battle. Later at the Pokémon Center, Vito meets up with Lazuli and asks her if she believed his skills as a Trainer met her standards, and after a brief pause of silence, Lazuli says that Vito impressed her before walking off, and Vito becomes delighted at seeing that Lazuli respected him.

Vito then stayed to watch the remainder of the tournament, and upon Dwayne's victory at the final round against Lazuli, exploded with happiness over his friend's victory. Afterwards, Vito announced his plans to visit his father at the Battle Tower and bid his friends goodbye.

## **Character**

Vito is shown to have a very hyperactive personality, which often causes him to collide with other people, mainly Dwayne, due to Vito not being able to look where he's walking, and also not being able to stop in time. Vito admires Lazuli and her training methods, and wants to be a strong Trainer like her. He also has a slightly similar mentality as Lazuli's, as in catching strong Pokémon for training, but unlike Lazuli, treats his Pokémon with care and respect.

## **Pokémon**

### **On Hand**

Empoleon is Vito's main Pokémon, and arguably his strongest. Empoleon was first seen battling against Dwayne's's Eevee, where despite having the advantage due to Eevee's Normal-type status, it was defeated by the more experienced Pokémon.

Staraptor's known moves are Tackle, Close Combat and Wing Attack.

Carnivine's known moves are Sludge Bomb and Vine Whip.

Later, it took Vito on a flight around Iron Island to see the cause of the Steel-type going haywire, including his Empoleon. Heracross was then hit by a Skarmory's Steel Wing, sending them falling onto a cave. The Galactic's Golbat attacked them with Air Cutter and severely damaged Heracross.
Heracross's known moves are Megahorn and Fury Attack.

Forretress's only known move is Spikes.

Hitmonlee's known moves are Mega Kick, Close Combat, High Jump Kick and Blaze Kick.

## **Achievements**

### **Badges Obtained**

#### **Sinnoh Badges**

This listing is of the Badges Vito has obtained in the Sinnoh region:

* Forest Badge
* Mine Badge
* Fen Badge
* Icicle Badge
* Coal Badge
* Cobble Badge
* Beacon Badge
* Relic Badge

## **Pokémon League**

Vito has competed in the following Pokémon League Conferences:

* Lily of the Valley Conference – Top 16

## **Pokémon Competitions**

Vito has competed in the following Pokémon competitions:

* Festival Battle Challenge – Runner-Up