- "I am Bruno of the Elite Four! Through rigorous training, people and Pokémon can become stronger without limit. I've lived and trained with my Fighting Pokémon! And that will never change! (Player)! We will grind you down with our superior power! Hoo hah!"
- — Bruno, Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, LeafGreen and FireRed.
Bruno is the second Elite Four member in the Kanto region and the third Elite Four member in the Johto region. He specializes in Fighting-types, and occasionally uses Onix as well.
Appearance[]
Bruno is tall and muscular man. He has long black hair, tied in a thick ponytail, which dangles down his back to his shoulder blades and longish thick sideburns. He has small dark eyes with prominent eyebrows, a small nose and a square jaw. He wears white trousers with a tattered waist and ankles that are held up by a black belt, shirtless and black wristbands on his wrists.
Personality[]
Stolid yet intimidating, Bruno is a character who represents his preferred type very accurately indeed. With great belief in his training, his impressive physique no doubt came from many years of training.
Etymology[]
The name Bruno may come from "brutal" or "brawn".
His Japanese name, Shiba, could originate from しばく (shibaku, to strike).
Biography[]
Games[]
Red, Green and Blue[]
Yellow[]
His role in Yellow is the same as it is in Red, Green and Blue.
Gold and Silver[]
Crystal[]
His role in Crystal is the same as it is in Gold and Silver.
FireRed and LeafGreen[]
HeartGold and SoulSilver[]
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee![]
Other appearances[]
Sprites[]
Pokémon[]
Red, Green and Blue[]
Onix |
Hitmonchan |
Hitmonlee |
Onix |
Machamp |
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Lv. 53 | - | Lv. 55 | - | Lv. 55 | - | Lv. 56 | - | Lv. 58 | - | ||
Item: | Item: | Item: | Item: | Item: | |||||||
Rock Throw | Ice Punch | Jump Kick | Harden | Leer | |||||||
Rage | Fire Punch | Focus Energy | Slam | Focus Energy | |||||||
Slam | ThunderPunch | Hi Jump Kick | Rage | Fissure | |||||||
Harden | Counter | Mega Kick | Rock Throw | Submission |
Yellow[]
Gold, Silver and Crystal[]
Hitmontop |
Hitmonlee |
Hitmonchan |
Onix |
Machamp |
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Lv. 42 | ♂ | Lv. 42 | ♂ | Lv. 42 | ♂ | Lv. 43 | ♂ | Lv. 46 | ♂ | ||
Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | |||||||
Quick Attack | Double Kick | Ice Punch | Rock Slide | Vital Throw | |||||||
Dig | Hi Jump Kick | Fire Punch | Sandstorm | Rock Slide | |||||||
Detect | Foresight | ThunderPunch | Earthquake | Foresight | |||||||
Pursuit | Swagger | Mach Punch | Bind | Cross Chop |
FireRed and LeafGreen[]
Onix |
Hitmonchan |
Hitmonlee |
Onix |
Machamp |
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Lv. 51 | ♂ | Lv. 53 | ♂ | Lv. 53 | ♂ | Lv. 54 | ♂ | Lv. 56 | ♂ | ||
Ability: Rock Head | Ability: Keen Eye | Ability: Limber | Ability: Rock Head | Ability: Guts | |||||||
Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: Sitrus Berry | |||||||
Earthquake | Sky Uppercut | Mega Kick | Double-Edge | Bulk Up | |||||||
Rock Tomb | Mach Punch | Foresight | Iron Tail | Cross Chop | |||||||
Iron Tail | Rock Tomb | Brick Break | Earthquake | Scary Face | |||||||
Roar | Counter | Facade | Sand Tomb | Rock Throw |
Steelix |
Hitmonchan |
Hitmonlee |
Steelix |
Machamp |
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Lv. 65 | ♂ | Lv. 65 | ♂ | Lv. 65 | ♂ | Lv. 66 | ♂ | Lv. 68 | ♂ | ||
Ability: Sturdy | Ability: Keen Eye | Ability: Limber | Ability: Sturdy | Ability: Guts | |||||||
Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: Persim Berry | |||||||
Earthquake | Sky Uppercut | Mega Kick | DragonBreath | Brick Break | |||||||
Rock Tomb | Mach Punch | Foresight | Iron Tail | Cross Chop | |||||||
Iron Tail | Rock Slide | Earthquake | Crunch | Earthquake | |||||||
Crunch | Counter | Rock Slide | Earthquake | Rock Slide |
HeartGold and SoulSilver[]
Hitmontop |
Hitmonlee |
Hitmonchan |
Onix |
Machamp |
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Lv. 42 | ♂ | Lv. 42 | ♂ | Lv. 42 | ♂ | Lv. 43 | ♂ | Lv. 46 | ♂ | ||
Ability: Technician | Ability: Reckless | Ability: Iron Fist | Ability: Sturdy | Ability: No Guard | |||||||
Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: Sitrus Berry | |||||||
Quick Attack | Blaze Kick | Ice Punch | Rock Slide | Revenge | |||||||
Dig | Hi Jump Kick | Fire Punch | Sandstorm | Rock Slide | |||||||
Counter | Focus Energy | ThunderPunch | Earthquake | Foresight | |||||||
Triple Kick | Swagger | Bullet Punch | DragonBreath | Cross Chop |
Hitmontop |
Hitmonlee |
Hitmonchan |
Hariyama |
Machamp |
Lucario | ||||||
Lv. 62 | ♂ | Lv. 61 | ♂ | Lv. 61 | ♂ | Lv. 62 | ♂ | Lv. 64 | ♂ | Lv. 64 | ♂ |
Ability: Technician | Ability: Reckless | Ability: Iron Fist | Ability: Guts | Ability: No Guard | Ability: Inner Focus | ||||||
Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: Sitrus Berry | Item: None | Item: None | ||||||
Quick Attack | Swagger | Drain Punch | Bullet Punch | Stone Edge | Close Combat | ||||||
Earthquake | Reversal | Close Combat | Low Kick | DynamicPunch | Iron Tail | ||||||
Counter | Close Combat | Substitute | Payback | Foresight | Extreme Speed | ||||||
Close Combat | Blaze Kick | Bullet Punch | Bulk Up | Bullet Punch | Counter |
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee![]
Onix |
Hitmonchan |
Hitmonlee |
Poliwrath |
Machamp |
Golem | ||||||
Lv. 62 | ♂ | Lv. 61 | - | Lv. 61 | - | Lv. 62 | - | Lv. 64 | - | Lv. 64 | ♂ |
Ability: Technician | Ability: Reckless | Ability: Iron Fist | Ability: Guts | Ability: No Guard | Ability: Inner Focus | ||||||
Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: Sitrus Berry | Item: None | Item: None | ||||||
Quick Attack | Swagger | Drain Punch | Bullet Punch | Stone Edge | Close Combat | ||||||
Earthquake | Reversal | Close Combat | Low Kick | DynamicPunch | Iron Tail | ||||||
Counter | Close Combat | Substitute | Payback | Foresight | Extreme Speed | ||||||
Close Combat | Blaze Kick | Bullet Punch | Bulk Up | Bullet Punch | Counter |
Stadium[]
Stadium 2[]
Trivia[]
- Bruno is the only Elite Four member to retain his position in both Generation I and Generation II.
- None of Bruno's in-game sprites ever depict him standing. Upon entering the screen during battle he even appears to slide along the ground while sitting.
Gallery[]
Kanto characters | |
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Locations · Pokédex | |
Gym Leaders | |
Others | |
See also | |
Characters |
Johto characters | |
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Locations · Pokédex | |
Gym Leaders | |
Frontier BrainsHGSS | |
Others | |
See also | |
Characters |
Elite Four | Members of the|
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Kanto | |
Johto | |
Hoenn | |
Sinnoh | |
Unova | |
Kalos | |
Alola | |
Paldea | |
Blueberry Academy | |
See also |