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Cynthia is a powerful Pokémon Trainer and the Pokémon Champion of the Sinnoh region, where Professor Carolina, her grandmother, runs the Pokémon Research Lab in Celestic Town.

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Cynthia is the Pokémon Champion of the Sinnoh region, known for her formidable Pokémon training skills. Her grandmother, Professor Carolina, runs the Pokémon Research Lab in Celestic Town. In the game's narrative, Cynthia aids the player through the Distortion World until the Giratina battle. She has also visited Alola, Johto, and Unova regions.
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In the Pokémon series, Cynthia's grandmother is Professor Carolina, who operates the Pokémon Research Lab in Celestic Town in the Sinnoh region. In her younger years, she practiced the Draco Meteor move in Veilstone City and often visited a milk shop on Route 210.
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In Pokémon, Cynthia is recognized for her distinctive attire. She adorns a black fur ruff and teardrop-shaped hair clips with yellow stripes. She carries a key stone in her lip balm for Mega Evolving her Garchomp. In Unova's east coast, her outfit includes a light-blue top, a teardrop-shaped pearl, a blue waist ribbon, and high-heel pumps. Her nails are manicured with a rosy-pink gel.
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In Pokémon, Cynthia's hair is uniquely styled with a black fur ruff around her neck and two pairs of teardrop-shaped hair clips, each featuring a yellow stripe. This distinctive hairstyle contributes to Cynthia's recognizable appearance in the series.
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Professor Carolina, the grandmother of Cynthia, runs the Pokémon Research Lab in Celestic Town, Sinnoh region.
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Appearance[]

Cynthia BDSP concept art

Concept art of Cynthia's design.

Cynthia is a tall and slender young lady with gray eyes and wavy knee‐length creamy‐blonde hair that covers her left eye with bangs. Cynthia wears black straight‐leg trousers, a long black coat with a V‐neck and black fur rimming its cuffs and hem, and a teardrop‐shaped pearl on the center of the coat. Under the coat, she dons a black top. Cynthia's outfit is finished with black kitten‐heel pumps possessing each a yellow stripe. For accessories, Cynthia wears a black fur ruff around her neck with two pairs of hair clips on each side of her hair, both teardrop shaped and possessing each a yellow stripe.

Personality[]

Cynthia is a passionate Trainer who takes Pokémon very seriously. She is also seen to be a kind person who so deeply cares for both Pokémon and her friends that she helps out Trainers who look up to her and gives them tips on their journeys.

She is fond of ice cream and is almost always seen eating it. Outside of battle, Cynthia can be very airheaded and indecisive; she has even shown to have trouble deciding what type of ice cream to order.

Etymology[]

Cynthia is one of the epithets for the Greek goddess Artemis and her Roman counterpart Diana, meaning "from Mount Cynthus" which is where Artemis was born, and is also an epithet for the moon. This association with the moon contrasts with Cyrus's sun theme. Shirona, her Japanese name, comes from the Japanese name for white-fruited nandina.[1]

Biography[]

Games[]

Diamond and Pearl[]

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Cynthia's Champion room.

In Diamond and Pearl, Cynthia appears occasionally to help the player character with various obstacles. She is also seen investigating various sites related to Legendary Pokémon out of curiosity. Her final appearance in the game is as the Champion.

Platinum[]

In Platinum, Cynthia encounters the player character several times throughout the story and is interested in aiding the player character in filling the Pokédex. Most notably, she appears in Mt. Coronet in Cyrus's end of the world and assists the player character through the Distortion World until the battle with Giratina. Her final appearance in the main story is as the Champion.

HeartGold and SoulSilver[]

Cynthia can be seen standing inside a log cabin in the Sinjoh Ruins, an event‐exclusive area that can be unlocked only by placing Arceus in front of the party and entering the Ruins Research Center in the Ruins of Alph.

Black and White[]

In Black and White, Cynthia is battled—and can be refought—in Undella Town in the summer. In Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2, she can also be battled in spring. After losing, she will reveal that she was reminded of the Trainer who captured Giratina.

Black 2 and White 2[]

In Black 2 and White 2, she also makes an appearance in the Pokémon World Tournament in the Champion League.

Other appearances[]

Sprites[]

Quotes[]

Diamond and Pearl[]

Pokémon League[]

Before battle
  • First battle
"One look at you tells me many feats about you. Together, you and your Pokémon overcame all the challenges you faced, however difficult. It means that you've triumphed over any personal weaknesses, too. The power you learned… I can feel it emanating from you. That's enough talking. Let's get on with why you're here. I, Cynthia, accept your challenge as the Pokémon League Champion! There won't be any letup from me!"
  • Rematch
"Have you been keeping well? Thank you for Mt. Coronet. I'm truly grateful. Together, you and your Pokémon overcame all the challenges you faced, however difficult. It means that you've triumphed over any personal weaknesses, too. The power you learned… I can feel it emanating from you. But that's enough talk. Let's get on with why you're here. As the Pokémon League Champion, I accept your challenge!"
During battle
"I won't let this end yet! This match is too fun to let it end this easily!"
After battle
"Just a few minutes ago, you were the most powerful challenger. And just now, you became the most powerful of all the Trainers. You are now our newest Champion!"
"That was excellent. Truly, an outstanding battle. You gave the support your Pokémon needed to maximize their power. And you guided them with certainty to secure victory. You have both passion and calculating coolness. Together, you and your Pokémon can overcome any challenge that may come your way. Those are the impressions I got from our battle. I'm glad I got to take part in the crowning of Sinnoh's new Champion!"

Black and White[]

Undella Town[]

Before battle
"Before I send out my Pokémon, my heart always begins to race… Interesting… My Pokémon in their Poké Balls are radiating a happy feeling. Are you the reason? What are you?"
During battle
"When was the last time I was driven into a corner like this?" (Last Pokémon out)
"You haven't won yet! I won't let a fun battle end so easily!" (Last Pokémon, low in health)
After battle
"My heart is pounding so hard because I had such a heated battle with you. You are a truly great Trainer!!"

Pokémon[]

Diamond and Pearl[]

0442Spiritomb DP
Spiritomb
 Type Ghost Type Dark 
0423Gastrodon DP
Gastrodon
 Type Water Type Ground 
0407Roserade DP Female
Roserade
 Type Grass Type Poison 
0448Lucario DP
Lucario
 Type Fighting Type Steel 
0350Milotic DP Female
Milotic
 Type Water 
0445Garchomp DP Female
Garchomp
 Type Dragon Type Ground 
Lv. 61 Lv. 60 Lv. 60 Lv. 63 Lv. 63 Lv. 66
Ability: Pressure Ability: Sticky Hold Ability: Natural Cure Ability: Steadfast Ability: Marvel Scale Ability: Sand Veil
Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: None Item: Sitrus Berry
Embargo Muddy Water Sludge Bomb Aura Sphere Aqua Ring Dragon Rush
Silver Wind Sludge Bomb Energy Ball Dragon Pulse Mirror Coat Brick Break
Dark Pulse Stone Edge Shadow Ball Psychic Ice Beam Earthquake
Psychic Earthquake Extrasensory Earthquake Surf Giga Impact


Platinum[]

Black and White[]

0442Spiritomb BW
Spiritomb
 Type Ghost Type Dark 
File:0350Milotic BW Female.gif
Milotic
 Type Water 
0628Braviary BW
Braviary
 Type Normal Type Flying 
0448Lucario BW
Lucario
 Type Fighting Type Steel 
0604Eelektross BW
Eelektross
 Type Electric 
0445Garchomp BW
Garchomp
 Type Dragon Type Ground 
Lv. 75 Lv. 75 Lv. 75 Lv. 75 Lv. 75 Lv. 77
Ability: Pressure Ability: Marvel Scale Ability: Sheer Force Ability: Steadfast Ability: Levitate Ability: Sand Veil
Sucker Punch Hydro Pump Shadow Claw Aura Sphere Flamethrower Stone Edge
Double Team Blizzard Crush Claw Extreme Speed Dragon Claw Earthquake
Shadow Ball Dragon Tail Brave Bird Close Combat Crunch Dragon Rush
Will-O-Wisp Bulldoze Retaliate Dragon Pulse Wild Charge Crunch


Black 2 and White 2[]

Undella Town[]

Champion League Tournament[]

0445Garchomp BW
Garchomp
 Type Dragon Type Ground 
0442Spiritomb BW
Spiritomb
 Type Ghost Type Dark 
0468Togekiss BW
Togekiss
 Type Normal Type Flying 
0448Lucario BW
Lucario
 Type Fighting Type Steel 
0407Roserade BW
Roserade
 Type Grass Type Poison 
0471Glaceon BW
Glaceon
 Type Ice 
Lv. 50 [[Gender|]] Lv. 50 [[Gender|]] Lv. 50 [[Gender|]] Lv. 50 [[Gender|]] Lv. 50 [[Gender|]] Lv. 50 [[Gender|]]
Ability: Sand Veil Ability: Pressure Ability: Hustle or Serene Grace Ability: Steadfast or Inner Focus Ability: Natural Cure or Poison Point Ability: Snow Cloak
Item: Focus Sash Item: Rocky Helmet Item: Leftovers Item: Life Orb Item: White Herb Item: Choice Scarf
Outrage Pain Split Air Slash Close Combat Leaf Storm Ice Beam
Earthquake Will-O-Wisp Aura Sphere Stone Edge Shadow Ball Signal Beam
Stone Edge Protect Grass Knot Extreme Speed Sludge Bomb Shadow Ball
Swords Dance Sucker Punch Shadow Ball Dark Pulse Sleep Powder Water Pulse


Sun and Moon[]

Battle Tree options[]

0442Spiritomb VI
Spiritomb
 Type Ghost Type Dark 
0442Spiritomb VI
Spiritomb
 Type Ghost Type Dark 
0350Milotic VI
Milotic
 Type Water 
0350Milotic VI
Milotic
 Type Water 
0448Lucario VI
Lucario
 Type Fighting Type Steel 
0448Lucario VI
Lucario
 Type Fighting Type Steel 
Lv. 50 - Lv. 50 - Lv. 50 - Lv. 50 - Lv. 50 - Lv. 50 -
Ability: Pressure or Infiltrator Ability: Pressure or Infiltrator Ability: Marvel Scale or Competitive Ability: Marvel Scale or Competitive Ability: Steadfast or Inner Focus Ability: Steadfast or Inner Focus
Item: Leftovers Item: Custap Berry Item: Wide Lens Item: Leftovers Item: Lucarionite Item: Weakness Policy
Will-O-Wisp Will-O-Wisp Hydro Pump Ice Beam Close Combat Aura Sphere
Shadow Sneak Sucker Punch Blizzard Rest Rock Slide Dragon Pulse
Swagger Substitute Mirror Coat Sleep Talk Blaze Kick Stone Edge
Psych Up Pain Split Recover Surf Bullet Punch Extreme Speed


0445Garchomp VI
Garchomp
 Type Dragon Type Ground 
0445Garchomp VI
Garchomp
 Type Dragon Type Ground 
0468Togekiss VI
Togekiss
 Type Fairy Type Flying 
0468Togekiss VI
Togekiss
 Type Fairy Type Flying 

Lv. 50 - Lv. 50 - Lv. 50 - Lv. 50 -

Ability: Sand Veil or Rough Skin Ability: Sand Veil or Rough Skin Ability: Hustle or Serene Grace Ability: Hustle or Serene Grace

Item: Choice Scarf Item: Garchompite Item: King's Rock Item: Expert Belt

Outrage Sandstorm Grass Knot Aura Sphere - -
Earthquake Stone Edge Thunder Wave Air Slash - -
Fire Fang Dragon Claw Air Slash Grass Knot - -
Crunch Earthquake Shadow Ball Dazzling Gleam - -


Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl[]

Trivia[]

  • Cynthia is the first female character to be a Champion.
  • As seen in Cynthia's first appearance in the series, she is the first character to have read the Unown language.
  • She is one of the few recurring characters that appear in Pokémon Black and White, along with Pokémon Diamond and Pearl characters Caitlin and Looker.
  • According to a female Swimmer near Undella Town, Cynthia likes to go swimming in Undella Bay, but she only goes at night or when Undella Bay is unoccupied due to her being embarrassed of being seen in her bathing suit.
  • Cynthia's character may be inspired by the Greek goddess Artemis. Cynthia gives the player character a Togepi Egg in Pokémon Platinum and witnesses the birth of an Egg in the Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Arceus event while the goddess symbolizes childbirth in the myths, Cynthia surrounded by female friends in Pokémon Black and White represents the goddess's role as a protector of women, and the goddess was a skillful hunter in the wilderness while Cynthia is skillful at Pokémon battling.
  • Cynthia is the only character who has two known ancestors that appeared in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, namely Volo and Cogita.
  • As of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, Cynthia's second rematch makes her the strongest trainer in the entire series.

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