Ah! That's Oreburgh Gym Badge! I see, I see! You've defeated my son. But that's no surprise. He still has much to learn. In place of my son Roark, I, Byron, will take your challenge!"
Byron, Platinum.
Byron is a Steel-type Gym Leader. He serves as the Gym Leader for the Canalave City Gym and formerly Oreburgh City, as well as the father of the Oreburgh City Gym Leader, Roark.
Byron specializes in Steel-type Pokémon and holds the Mine Badge for the trainers that can defeat him.
Appearance[]
Byron's a tall and very muscular man with a very muscular body. He has burgundy hair and shaved beard. He wears a tight white tank top, white gloves, gray shredded work pants, boots, brown cape and carries a shovel.
Personality[]
Bold, dynamic yet wise given his age. Byron is a hearty trainer with tendency to value defense more over offense when it comes to battling and his Pokémon. Carrying a spade may suggest, Byron isn't a stranger to manual labor most likely digging or mining.
Etymology[]
The name Byron comes from "iron".
His Japanese name, Tōgan, could come from お父さん (otōsan, dad), as he is Roark's father. It could also follow the plant-based naming of Gym Leaders and originate from 冬瓜 (tōgan, a type of gourd).
Biography[]
Diamond and Pearl[]
Byron first appeared in the Diamond and Pearl games as the Gym Leader of Canalave City. Upon defeating him, Byron will give the player the Mine Badge and TM91, which contains (Flash Cannon).
After defeating the regional Elite Four in Diamond and Pearl, Byron can be found in the cabin on Iron Island. After talking to him, he will give the player a Metal Coat.
Platinum[]
Other appearances[]
Sprites[]
Pokémon[]
Diamond and Pearl[]
Bronzor |
Steelix |
Bastiodon
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Lv. 36 | - | Lv. 36 | ♂ | Lv. 39 | ♂
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Ability: Levitate | Ability: Sturdy | Ability: Sturdy
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Item: None | Item: None | Item: Chesto Berry
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- | Gyro Ball | Iron Defense | |||||
- | Ice Fang | Ancient Power | |||||
- | DragonBreath | Rest | |||||
- | Sandstorm | Flash Cannon |
Platinum[]
Magneton |
Steelix |
Bastiodon
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Lv. 38 | - | Lv. 38 | ♂ | Lv. 41 | ♂
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Ability: Magnet Pull | Ability: Rock Head | Ability: Sturdy
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Item: None | Item: None | Item: Sitrus Berry
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- | Earthquake | Iron Defense | |||||
- | Fire Fang | Stone Edge | |||||
- | Flash Cannon | Taunt | |||||
- | Sandstorm | Metal Burst |
Skarmory |
Steelix |
Magnezone |
Bastiodon |
Aggron | |||||
Lv. 63 | ♂ | Lv. 62 | ♂ | Lv. 62 | - | Lv. 63 | ♂ | Lv. 65 | ♂ |
Ability: Keen Eye | Ability: Rock Head | Ability: Magnet Pull | Ability: Sturdy | Ability: Sturdy | |||||
Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: Sitrus Berry | |||||
- | Gyro Ball | Thunderbolt | Metal Burst | Avalanche | |||||
- | Fire Fang | Flash Cannon | AncientPower | Earthquake | |||||
- | DragonBreath | Thunder Wave | Iron Defense | Stone Edge | |||||
- | Sandstorm | Lock-On | Rest | Metal Burst |
Black 2 and White 2[]
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl[]
Bronzor |
Steelix |
Bastiodon
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Lv. 36 | - | Lv. 36 | ♂ | Lv. 39 | ♂
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Ability: Levitate | Ability: Sturdy | Ability: Sturdy
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Item: None | Item: Soft Sand | Item: Sitrus Berry
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- | Thunder Fang | Iron Defense | |||||
- | Earthquake | Thunderbolt | |||||
- | Sandstorm | Stone Edge | |||||
- | Gyro Ball | Flash Cannon |
Skarmory |
Steelix |
Magnezone |
Empoleon |
Aggron |
Bastiodon | ||||||
Lv. 69 | ♂ | Lv. 69 | ♂ | Lv. 70 | - | Lv. 70 | ♂ | Lv. 71 | ♂ | Lv. 72 | ♂ |
Ability: Sturdy | Ability: Sheer Force | Ability: Analytic | Ability: Torrent | Ability: Rock Head | Ability: Sturdy | ||||||
Item: Leftovers | Item: Life Orb | Item: Focus Sash | Item: Expert Belt | Item: Choice Scarf | Item: Lum Berry | ||||||
- | Iron Tail | Thunderbolt | Hydro Pump | Head Smash | Heavy Slam | ||||||
- | Earthquake | Flash Cannon | Flash Cannon | - | Metal Burst | ||||||
- | Ice Fang | Light Screen | Ice Beam | - | Roar | ||||||
- | Crunch | Magnet Rise | Roar | - | Stealth Rock |
Trivia[]
- Both Byron and his son Roark are affiliated with profession of digging.
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