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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What role does Cynthia play in the Sinnoh region of Pokémon?
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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Who is Cynthia's grandmother in the Pokémon series?
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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What is the signature style of Cynthia in Pokémon?
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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What is unique about Cynthia's hair in Pokémon?
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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Where does Cynthia's grandmother run the Pokémon Research Lab?
Professor Carolina, the grandmother of Cynthia, runs the Pokémon Research Lab in Celestic Town, Sinnoh region.
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Appearance[]
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[]
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[]
Cynthia's sprite in Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl.
Cynthia's sprite in Pokémon Platinum.
Cynthia's VS sprite in Generation IV.
Cynthia's sprite in Pokémon Black and Pokémon White.
Cynthia's sprite in Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2.
Cynthia's sprite in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon.
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[]
 Spiritomb  
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 Gastrodon  
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 Roserade  
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 Lucario  
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 Milotic
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 Garchomp 
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| 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[]
 Spiritomb
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 Roserade
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 Milotic
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 Lucario
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 Togekiss  
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Garchomp
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| Lv. 58 | ♀ | Lv. 58 | ♀ | Lv. 58 | ♀ | Lv. 60 | ♂ | Lv. 60 | ♂ | Lv. 62 | ♀ |
| Ability: Pressure | Ability: Natural Cure | Ability: Marvel Scale | Ability: Steadfast | Ability: Hustle | Ability: Sand Veil | ||||||
| Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: Sitrus Berry | ||||||
| Silver Wind | Sludge Bomb | Mirror Coat | Aura Sphere | Air Slash | Dragon Rush | ||||||
| Dark Pulse | Energy Ball | Dragon Pulse | Shadow Ball | Aura Sphere | Flamethrower | ||||||
| Shadow Ball | Extrasensory | Ice Beam | Stone Edge | Water Pulse | Earthquake | ||||||
| Psychic | Toxic | Surf | Extreme Speed | Shock Wave | Giga Impact | ||||||
Spiritomb
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Roserade
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Milotic
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Lucario
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Togekiss
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Garchomp
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| Lv. 74 | ♀ | Lv. 74 | ♀ | Lv. 74 | ♀ | Lv. 76 | ♂ | Lv. 76 | ♂ | Lv. 78 | ♀ |
| Ability: Pressure | Ability: Natural Cure | Ability: Marvel Scale | Ability: Steadfast | Ability: Hustle | Ability: Sand Veil | ||||||
| Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: Sitrus Berry | ||||||
| Silver Wind | Sludge Bomb | Mirror Coat | Aura Sphere | Air Slash | Dragon Rush | ||||||
| Dark Pulse | Energy Ball | Aqua Ring | Dragon Pulse | Aura Sphere | Brick Break | ||||||
| Ominous Wind | Extrasensory | Ice Beam | Earthquake | Water Pulse | Earthquake | ||||||
| Psychic | Shadow Ball | Surf | Extreme Speed | Psychic | Giga Impact | ||||||
Black and White[]
Black 2 and White 2[]
Undella Town[]
 Spiritomb
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File:0350Milotic BW Female.gif Milotic
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 Togekiss
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 Lucario
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 Glaceon 
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 Garchomp
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| Lv. 76 | ♀ | Lv. 76 | ♀ | Lv. 76 | ♂ | Lv. 76 | ♂ | Lv. 76 | ♀ | Lv. 78 | ♀ |
| Ability: Pressure | Ability: Marvel Scale | Ability: Serene Grace | Ability: Inner Focus | Ability: Snow Cloak | Ability: Sand Veil | ||||||
| Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | ||||||
| Shadow Ball | Blizzard | Extreme Speed | Extreme Speed | Ice Beam | Dragon Rush | ||||||
| Double Team | Hydro Pump | Aura Sphere | Close Combat | Shadow Ball | Earthquake | ||||||
| Dream Eater | Attract | Air Slash | Flash Cannon | Signal Beam | Stone Edge | ||||||
| Hypnosis | Rest | Thunder Wave | Psychic | Barrier | Fire Blast | ||||||
Spiritomb
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File:0350Milotic BW Female.gif Milotic
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Togekiss
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Lucario
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Glaceon
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Garchomp
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| Lv. 80 | ♀ | Lv. 80 | ♀ | Lv. 80 | ♂ | Lv. 80 | ♂ | Lv. 80 | ♀ | Lv. 82 | ♀ |
| Ability: Pressure | Ability: Marvel Scale | Ability: Serene Grace | Ability: Inner Focus | Ability: Snow Cloak | Ability: Sand Veil | ||||||
| Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | ||||||
| Shadow Ball | Blizzard | Extreme Speed | Extreme Speed | Ice Beam | Dragon Rush | ||||||
| Double Team | Hydro Pump | Aura Sphere | Close Combat | Shadow Ball | Earthquake | ||||||
| Dream Eater | Attract | Air Slash | Flash Cannon | Signal Beam | Stone Edge | ||||||
| Hypnosis | Rest | Thunder Wave | Psychic | Barrier | Fire Blast | ||||||
Champion League Tournament[]
Garchomp
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Spiritomb
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Togekiss
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Lucario
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 Roserade
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Glaceon
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| 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[]
 Spiritomb
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Spiritomb
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 Milotic
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Milotic
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 Lucario
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Lucario
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| 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 | ||||||
 Garchomp
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Garchomp
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 Togekiss 
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Togekiss
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| Lv. 50 | - | Lv. 50 | - | Lv. 50 | - | Lv. 50 | -
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| Ability: Sand Veil or Rough Skin | Ability: Sand Veil or Rough Skin | Ability: Hustle or Serene Grace | Ability: Hustle or Serene Grace
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| Item: Choice Scarf | Item: Garchompite | Item: King's Rock | Item: Expert Belt
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| 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.
- Her Garchomp is tied with Red's Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Version Pikachu at Level 88.
- Her combined Pokémon levels are 513 (mean 85.5, median 85, mode 84 and 86), exceeding Red's Let's Go Pikachu! and Let's Go Eevee! team at 510 (mean, median and mode 85).
Gallery[]
Cynthia's house in Pokémon Black and Pokémon White.
Cynthia's house in Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2.
Cynthia and Garchomp in Pokémon Masters EX.
Cynthia and Garchomp concept artwork for Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurines to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl.
Cynthia and Garchomp artwork from Pokémon Trainer Collection.
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