Agatha (Adventures)

Agatha is a member of the Elite Four and a primary antagonist during the Yellow Chapter of Pokémon Adventures.

Background
Agatha is masterful in her control over Ghost Pokémon, being strong enough to battle against another strong Trainer, Professor Oak.

Personality
Agatha has a cruel personality, and believes that Pokémon and humans will never be able to live with one another. She bears a grudge against Professor Oak for leaving her research group, extending this deep hatred to his grandson, Blue. Agatha is only kind to those whom she believes shares her beliefs, as shown when she saved Lorelei's Seel from succumbing to the toxic waste produced by a factory. She also controls Bruno, which forces him to become a member of the Elite Four against his will.

Skills
Agatha's training of her Ghost-type Pokémon has ultimately manifested in them acquiring unique abilities. For example, Agatha's Arbok has an infinitely changing pattern on its crest, which enables Arbok to boost its speed, attack, and even make it invulnerable to Koga's poison.

Appearance
Agatha is identical in appearance to her game counterpart. In her flashback, Agatha has slightly shorter hair and different clothing.

Past
Agatha observed Professor Oak's battle at the Pokémon Championship, congratulating him on his victory afterwards. Oak walks over to her, as Agatha asks him why he quit the research team. He reveals that the research team was merely conducting experiments to make the Pokémon do their bidding, prompting Agatha to release her Gastly and Gengar. In response, Oak releases his Kangaskhan and Chansey, as the two begin to fight. Whilst Gengar and Kangaskhan grapple, Agatha asks what he will accomplish by himself, to which Oak reveals that his dream is to create a Pokémon Encyclopedia. Agatha refutes the idea, stating that he will not live to see the completion of such a project. Oak agrees, explaining to Agatha that it will be a job then for his descendants to complete. As Oak leaves her presence, Agatha calls out to him. Later, Agatha won the right to fight against Oak in the Pokémon Championship, and after an 8-hour long battle, he was declared the victor.