Brock

For the core series version of Brock, see Brock (core series)

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Lola (mother)
Forrest (brother)
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Ash Ketchum
Misty
May
Max
Dawn
Kiawe
Mallow
Lillie
Sophocles
Lana
Goh

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Pokémon Breeder
Professor Ivy's assistant (formerly)
Doctor-in-training (formerly)
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Bill Rogers (AG145-present) (MoMP)

**Brock** (Japanese: **タケシ** *Takeshi*) is an aspiring Pokémon Doctor from Pewter City and a former traveling partner of Ash. He used to be the Gym Leader of the Pewter Gym, handing out the Boulder Badge to Trainers who defeated him.

Brock journeyed with Ash through the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh regions in his pursuit of improving his skills as a Pokémon Breeder. Eventually, he decided to return home and study to become a Pokémon Doctor.

## History

### Pre-series

Not much is known about Brock's early childhood other than that he grew up at Pewter City in the Kanto region. In *Having a Wailord of a Time*, he revealed that his first Pokémon was an Onix he received as a tenth-birthday gift from his father Flint.

When he was younger, he participated in Little League Baseball, as mentioned in *The Little Big Horn*.

Prior to joining Ash at the end of *Showdown in Pewter City*, Flint left the family home to pursue his own ventures. As a result, Brock assumed the responsibility of running the Pewter Gym while also taking care of his nine younger siblings on his own.

### Original Series

In *Showdown in Pewter City*, after Brock awarded Ash the Boulder Badge, Flint came forward and confessed who he was. Flint took on the responsibilities of the Pewter Gym and his family, leaving Brock free to journey with Ash and Misty.

Brock only became the Gym Leader because he felt it was his responsibility, and he admitted to Ash that he would rather care for Pokémon than battle them. It was his dream to become a great Pokémon Breeder, and when Flint took back control of the Gym, Brock was allowed to start following this dream.

Brock was also able to meet and make advances towards the many beautiful women he met. At first, he was more casual about approaching women, such as Officer Jenny in *The Water Flowers of Cerulean City*, and more modest as well, such as when he met Melanie in *Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village*. However, he became more open and passionate towards almost all single young women as time progressed.

Brock took care of a Vulpix that belonged to a Breeder named Suzie.

Brock briefly left the show during the Orange Islands saga to work for Professor Ivy on Valencia Island and so is only seen in a couple of cameos in the second movie. While there, something happened that will probably remain secret as Brock will only huddle and say "that name" whenever he is asked about it. In the English dub of *Destiny Deoxys*, he mentioned his work for her. After this incident, Brock returned to Kanto where he was found by Delia Ketchum, who helped him to regain his strength. Brock then became a rival to Mimey until he rejoined Ash and Misty as the three traveled to Johto.

In *Beauty and the Breeder*, Brock returned Vulpix to Suzie. Together, they entered Vulpix into the Pokémon Beauty Contest in Bonitaville.

At the end of Ash and his friends' journey in Johto, the three went their separate ways, with Brock's help requested at home by his father.

### Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

Upon his return home, Brock was dismayed to find that his mother had returned and commandeered the Gym, turning the Rock-type haven into a brightly decorated Water-type den. Brock battled her for the honor of Rock types and won, promising his brother Forrest that he would become Gym Leader someday. After getting some new clothes from his mother, Brock set off on a new journey as he goes to Hoenn region in the hopes of finding Ash there.

In *You Never Can Taillow*, Brock arrived in Petalburg Woods as he was about to eat some lunch until he saw a Thunderbolt attack and hoped it was Ash's Pikachu as he rushed over to see. Brock ended up being right as he sees Ash and his new friends May and Max in trouble with a group of Taillow. After rescuing them, Brock formally meets May and Max then informs his intentions to travel with Ash again, which he happily accepts. After that, Brock traveled through Hoenn and Kanto Battle Frontier with his friends until he decided to return home.

### Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

In *Two Degrees of Separation!*, Brock arrived in Sinnoh through Claudina as he meet up with Ash. Although he intended to travel with Claudina, Brock changed his mind when he found out that she has a boyfriend and decided to join Ash in his Sinnoh journey. After finding out that another one of Team Rocket's attempt to catch Pikachu got him separate from Ash, Brock joined him in finding the Mouse Pokémon. In the next episode, Brock meets Dawn, who was the one who found and saved Pikachu, as she joins him and Ash on their journey.

Near the end of the Sinnoh his journey, Brock began to wonder if he was pursuing the same goal that he had been since he set off on his journey. However, after saving a group of Pokémon in *The Brockster Is In!*, Brock decided to use all the experiences he gained while traveling with Ash to become a Pokémon Doctor. Unfortunately, Brock realized that he won't be able to follow Ash to Unova to advise him, as he decided to remain in Kanto to study. After parting ways with Dawn and returning to Kanto, Brock parted ways from Ash once again and return home.

Brock made an appearance in DPS02, where it was revealed that, while waiting to attend a Pokémon medical school, he had been studying hard at home as well as helping out at the Pewter City Pokémon Center. In the episode, he played a major role in helping Forrest to officially become the Pewter City Gym Leader when it is revealed that his father never informed the Pokémon League of the title change.

### Pokémon the Series: Black & White

Brock reappeared in a fantasy in *Expedition to Onix Island!*, when Dawn learned that Cilan cooks for himself, Ash, and Iris. She said this was similar to the way Brock used to for her and Ash before he decided to become a Pokémon Doctor. He also appeared in flashbacks in *The Mystery of the Missing Cubchoo!* and *The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!*. In addition, he appeared in a fantasy in *The Dream Continues!*.

Brock appeared in person in BWS01, where it was revealed that he had attended the Pokémon medical school and had been sent to Johto to apprentice under a Pokémon Doctor as part of his training. While passing through the town he bumped into Pokémon Connoisseur Cilan briefly, then encountered him again when Cilan took his Pansage to be treated at the town's Pokémon Center after it was injured by a Gyarados. While waiting for it to recover, the two encountered the beginning Trainer Ayumi who was having trouble teaching her Pikachu to use Thunderbolt; Brock was very impressed with Cilan's talents as Cilan helped Pikachu master the move. Later, when the Gyarados that Cilan encountered earlier started to rampage due to being injured by the poacher Amer, Brock spotted that it was injured, so after Pansage's Grass Whistle put it to sleep, Brock was able to quickly treat it. Afterwards, the two said goodbye to each other and continued their separate travels, having never learned their names or that Ash was a mutual friend of theirs.

### Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Brock reappeared in several *Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon* episodes, first reappearing with *Alola, Kanto!*. Brock reunited with Ash when he and his classmates arrived at the Kanto airport, where he also used his expertise as a Pokémon Doctor to diagnose Lillie's Snowy's airsickness as harmless. Brock and Misty then compared Kantonian and Alolan Pokémon with the class at Professor Oak's Laboratory. Later, Brock and the rest of the group worked together to defeat TRT, who Brock was angry to find were still up to their old tactics of stealing Pokémon. Afterwards, the group had a party and learned from Professor Kukui that the class had plans to head to Cerulean City for a Gym battle.

In *When Regions Collide!*, the group arrived at Cerulean City, where Brock and Misty assisted Professor Kukui's lecture on the mechanics of Gym battles and the Pokémon League. Brock defeated Lillie and Sophocles in a Multi Battle, then used his Mega Steelix to defeat Kiawe and his Turtonator. He and Misty then bade Ash and his classmates farewell and accepted Ash's offer to visit Alola sometime in the future.

In *Alola, Alola!*, Brock accompanied Misty to Alola and met up with Ash and his classmates. Stopping by the Pokémon Center, he flirted with Nurse Joy, only to be stopped by Misty. He remained behind to assist Nurse Joy as she treated a Yungoos.

In *Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!*, Brock and Misty accompanied Ash and his classmates to Akala Island. They visited Paniola Ranch‎‎, where a Kangaskhan was threatening the Pokémon after its baby was injured. Using a Comfey that Nurse Joy had given him, Brock was able to treat the baby Kangaskhan's injury. Later, upon meeting Kahuna Olivia, Brock immediately fell in love with her and they agreed to a battle. Brock used Sudowoodo against her Lycanroc, but the battle was interrupted when Team Rocket attempted to steal the Pokémon. Brock teamed up with Olivia to turn Lycanroc's Continental Crush into the shape of a heart, which defeated Team Rocket. At the end of the episode, Brock returned to Kanto alongside Misty.

### Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Brock's silhouette appeared in *Destination: Coronation!* alongside the other Kanto Gym Leaders as the narrator explained how the Gym Leader system works in the Pokémon world.

Brock was briefly referenced by Dawn in *Nightfall? Nightmares!*, when she talked about her journeys to Chloe. He reappeared in a brief flashback in the following episode, when Dawn explained to Chloe how she got experience from him with treating injured Pokémon. Ash also called him out by name when he and Dawn were asked about how they know each other.

Brock reappeared in *The Arceus Chronicles (Part 2)*, where it was revealed he was working in the Oreburgh City Pokémon Center at the time, with Croagunk and Blissey as his assistants. He later joined Ash, Dawn, and Goh in helping to stop Team Galactic's plan to open a hole in space-time to retrieve Cyrus.

In *Radio Lulled the Mischievous Stars!*, Brock was seen listening to Team Rocket's radio show while camping out in a forest. During the broadcast of the show, a letter he sent was read by Jessie. Due to Jessie using a nickname, Brock didn't recognize her, instead feeling happy that the host whose voice he had fallen in love with was reading his mail.

He reappeared in a flashback in *Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!*.

In *Partners in Time!*, Brock appeared alongside Cilan and Alexa watching Ash's Masters Eight Tournament match against Leon.

In *Must Be Our Heroes and the Witch!*, it was revealed that Brock had traveled to Galar where he started working in a diner. After reuniting with Ash, Misty, and Cilan, Brock was controlled by a wild Hatterene that absorbed the negative feelings he was experiencing after a heartbreak. With the help of his friends, Brock managed to free himself, and right after saying goodbye to Cilan, decided to once again accompany Ash and Misty on their journey.

In *Ride, Lapras, Ride!*, Brock helped Ash and Misty with the final part of rescuing a trapped Wailord. With everyone working together, they managed to free the Float Whale Pokémon.

In *Getting to the Heart of it All!*, Brock helped Ash discover what Banette was looking for by describing the image it gave. Brock also helped Ash search for Banette’s owner, knowing that it was Nurse Joy's Pokémon.

In *Rocket Revengers!*, Brock, Ludicolo, and Croagunk provided assistance to Ash and Misty by diverting the attention of Team Rocket's Pokémon to enable them to help Mime Jr. in accomplishing their objective.

In *The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!*, Brock separated from Ash and Misty to return to Pewter City.

### Other appearances

Brock made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of *I Choose You!*.

Brock reappeared in *Mewtwo Strikes Back — Evolution*, where he had largely the same role as in *Mewtwo Strikes Back*.

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In *A Maze-ing Race!*, Turtwig stayed with Brock when his Trainer got separated in the maze by a group of Graveler and Golem. Later, when everyone was found on two sides of the maze, Brock commanded Turtwig to use Razor Leaf to break down one side of the wall.
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## Pokémon competitions

Brock has competed in the following Pokémon competitions:

* P1 Grand Prix - Round 1 (*The Punchy Pokémon*)
* Big P Pokémon Race - DNF (*The Flame Pokémon-athon!*)
* Pokémon Beauty Contest - Unknown (with Suzie; *Beauty and the Breeder*)
* Pokémon Balloon Race - Winner (with Ash and Misty; tied with Skyler and Tenma; *The Big Balloon Blow-Up*)
* Trick House Contest - N/A (*A Poké-BLOCK Party!*)
* Pokémon Orienteering - N/A (*Off the Unbeaten Path*)
* Gardenia Contest - Runner-up (*What I Did for Love!*)
* Pokémon Dress-Up Contest - Winner (*All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!*)
* Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition - Top 4 (with Holly; *Smells Like Team Spirit!*)
* Pastoria Croagunk Festival - N/A (*Cream of the Croagunk Crop!*)
* Pokémon Summer Academy - Winner (with Red Team; *One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!*)
	+ Pokémon Triathlon - N/A (*One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!*)
* Festival Battle Challenge - Top 4 or Top 8 (*Challenging a Towering Figure!*)

## Trivia

* Brock was designed by Atsuko Nishida.
* Brock is among the longest-running main characters in the anime, having been present in nearly every episode between *Showdown in Pewter City* and *Memories are Made of Bliss!*, with the notable exception of the Orange Islands saga, the final original series episode, the first three episodes of *Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire*, and the first episode of *Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl*. His tenure is ranked under Ash, Pikachu, the Team Rocket trio, and Wobbuffet.
* Most official sources do not give Brock a last name. However, several sources suggest that in the anime, his last name is Harrison. In the July 2006 issue of K-Zone Magazine, Eric Stuart was interviewed, and he said Brock's last name is **Harrison**.
	+ In *Love, Totodile Style*, Brock confirmed that he does indeed have a last name, although did not give it.
* Brock captured a new Pokémon sooner after his debut than any other main character, even Ash, by capturing Zubat in *Clefairy and the Moon Stone*, exactly one episode after his debut.
* Brock has been shown to be able to identify when women are actually cross-dressing men in disguise by having a peculiar lack of attraction to them. He's also able to do the opposite. A significant exception to this is Ash, who in the guise of "Ashley" was able to fool Brock.
* Brock has owned four Pokémon whose evolutions debuted in a different generation than that Pokémon (Onix, Golbat, Bonsly, and Happiny). All of them have since evolved.
	+ In addition to this, Happiny is his only Pokémon with three evolutionary stages that were all introduced in different generations.
* *Pokémon the Series: XY* is the only series with Ash as a main character where Brock does not appear and is never mentioned.
	+ However, the ear pull Misty and Max did on Brock was referenced by Shauna and Tierno in *The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!*.
* Brock is the first of Ash's friends to have obtained a new Pokémon within the main series after retiring from the main cast.
* Brock is the only one of Ash's male friends to have more than one main outfit.
* Brock ranked first place in a 20th anniversary poll leading up to *I Choose You!* concerning former cast members viewers want to see return.
* In *The Arceus Chronicles (Part 2)*, Brock is seen driving a mini-plane of sorts, an indication that at some point after his adventures with Ash, he may have acquired a driver's license.
* Brock is tied with Goh for having met the most mutual friends of Ash, at 12.
* Among the anime characters, Brock has the most family members, with a total of 11.

## References

1. ↑ Press release of "Hometown Story"
2. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20061216014724/http://www.totalpokemon.com/anime/stuartview1
3. ↑ https://s.animeanime.jp/article/2017/05/11/33827.html