Norman

Norman
Norman's artwork in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, and in Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald.
Base article
Base article
Information
Gender	Male
Hometown	Petalburg City
Region	Hoenn
Family	Brendan or May Unnamed wife
Friends	Professor Birch
Appears in	Generation III, Generation V, Generation VI
Debut	Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version
Other information
Specialist type	Normal
Badge	Balance Badge
Rank	Fifth
In other languages
Japanese	Name センリ Senri
Japanese	Name センリ Senri

As the Gym Leader, I can't express how frustrated I am. But, as a father, it makes me both happy and a little sad. It's odd.

Norman, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Norman is the Gym Leader at Petalburg City's Gym in the Hoenn region. He is an expert on Normal-type Pokémon, from which his name is derived. He is the player's father in the Generation III games and the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire remakes.

Appearance

Norman is a tall, lean, middle-aged man with short black hair with a single fringe at the center with three edges and dark eyes.

Generation III

Norman wears a dark red, long jacket with a black collar, blue-gray trousers and black boots.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Norman wears a white T-shirt that is covered by a gray and maroon jacket, with the sleeves rolled up. He also wears charcoal trousers with elasticated ankles and pair of geta - dark brown flip-flops with black straps sandals.

Personality

As a stern fatherly figure, Norman takes his role of Gym Leader very seriously. He and his Pokémon are a force not to be underestimated. However, relentless as he may be, Norman is a fair and simple man who takes advantage of every attribute his team has.

Norman is good friends with Professor Birch.

Etymology

The name Norman comes from "normal".

His Japanese name, Senri, could originate from "center" (as the Normal-type is often considered the neutral, central type), or 千里 (senri, 1000 ri) an ancient East Asian unit of measurement that was about 1640 feet or 500 meters, often used to symbolize a long journey, possibly referring to Norman's hopes for his child. Following the plant-based naming with most Gym Leaders, it may also include 仙蓼 (senryou, the Japanese name for the sarcandra herb).

Biography

Games

Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version

Norman meeting Wally for the first time, in Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version

Norman is first mentioned on a television news report featuring him at the start of the game. When the player comes downstairs from their bedroom, their mom urges them to watch the report, although the player is too late and sees only the last part of the outro. Norman is also mentioned by Professor Birch in conversation when the player first meets him.

Norman is first seen inside of the Petalburg City Gym, where the player has to visit on their first visit in Petalburg City. Shortly after the player starts talking to Norman, Wally arrives. Wally wants a companion on his way to visit his relatives in Verdanturf Town, so Norman agrees to lend Wally a level 7 Zigzagoon, which can only use Tackle, and a Poké Ball to help Wally catch his first Pokémon, Ralts. Back at Petalburg City Gym, minutes after Wally catches the Ralts, he thanks Norman and returns the Zigzagoon to him.

Norman only wishes to battle the player if they have four Gym Badges. Norman has different lines of dialogue for if the player first talks to them without any Gym Badges, then with one Gym Badge, and lastly for if the player talks to him with two or three Gym Badges.

In battle, Norman can use up to two Hyper Potions. After losing, Norman gives both the Balance Badge and TM042 (Facade) to the player. Norman expresses frustration from losing, but then describes himself as feeling both happy and somewhat sad.

Pokémon Emerald Version

The player standing next to his father, Norman, in the last room of the Petalburg City Gym, in Pokémon Emerald Version

Norman has the same role as in Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version. Like the other Gym Leaders, Norman can be rematched, where he uses up to three Full Restores in each battle, instead of up to two Hyper Potions like in his Gym battle.

Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2

I moved from Olivine City to Petalburg City and became stronger... I'll use all of that strength now! You'd better give it your best shot, too!

Norman, Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2

Norman is one of many participants in the Pokémon World Tournament. He can be fought in the Hoenn Leaders Tournament, the World Leaders Tournament, and the Type Expert Tournament as one of the Normal-type specialists. In Japanese and Korean versions only, Norman can also be fought in Gathered! Gym Leader!.

In a line of dialogue, Norman reveals that Olivine City was where he and his family moved from before arriving in Littleroot Town.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Norman has the same base role as in the Generation III games. His gym is renovated and Norman has a different artwork when battling Norman for the Gym Badge. The Zigzagoon that Norman loans to Wally is level 7 as before, but is always a female and knows Growl, Tail Whip, and Sand Attack in addition to Tackle.

When defeated, Norman hands out the Balance Badge as before, this time alongside TM067 (Retaliate).

After obtaining the Eon Ticket, when the player character has obtained the Mega Bracelet, they can speak to Norman, who will escort them to Slateport Harbor to go to Southern Island and catch either Latias in Pokémon Omega Ruby or Latios in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.

Other appearances

Norman in Pokémon the Series (anime)

Norman in Pokémon Adventures (manga)

Norman in Pokémon Masters (games)

Norman in the Masters trailer (anime)

Sprites

Norman's battle sprite in the Generation III games

Norman's overworld sprite in the Generation III games

Norman's battle sprite in Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2

Norman's overworld sprite in Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2

Norman's VS sprite in Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2

Norman's battle VS scene in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Pokémon

Generation III

Temporary

This Zigzagoon is used only during Wally's encounter with a wild Ralts.

I

Trainer
Wally
	Poké Balls
	Items	—
Zigzagoon
Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Male or Female
	Level	7
	Ability	Pickup
	Moves	Tackle	—
—		—

Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version

III

Trainer
Norman				Payout	3100
				Poké Balls
				Items
Slaking				Vigoroth
Base article	Type	Normal		Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	28			Level	30
	Ability	Truant			Ability	Vital Spirit
	Moves	Encore	Facade		Moves	Slash	Feint Attack
Yawn		Feint Attack	Facade	Encore
Slaking
Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Male
	Level	31
	Ability	Truant
	Moves	Focus Punch	Slack Off
Facade		Feint Attack

Pokémon Emerald Version

• Gym Battle
• First rematch
• Second rematch
• Third rematch
• Fourth and any subsequent rematches

IIII

Trainer
Norman				Payout	3,100
				Poké Balls
				Items
Spinda				Vigoroth
Base article	Type	Normal		Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	27			Level	27
	Ability	Own Tempo			Ability	Vital Spirit
	Moves	Teeter Dance	Psybeam		Moves	Slash	Facade
Facade		Encore	Encore	Feint Attack
Linoone				Slaking
Base article	Type	Normal		Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	29			Level	31
	Ability	Pickup			Ability	Truant
	Moves	Slash	Belly Drum		Moves	Counter	Yawn
Facade		Headbutt	Facade	Feint Attack

IIII

Trainer
Norman				Payout	9,000
				Poké Balls
				Items
Chansey				Slaking
Base article	Type	Normal		Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Female			Gender	Male
	Level	42			Level	42
	Ability	Natural Cure			Ability	Truant
	Moves	Light Screen	Sing		Moves	Blizzard	Shadow Ball
Skill Swap		Focus Punch	Double Edge	Fire Blast
Spinda				Slaking
Base article	Type	Normal		Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	43			Level	45
	Ability	Own Tempo			Ability	Truant
	Moves	Teeter Dance	Skill Swap		Moves	Hyper Beam	Flamethrower
Facade		Hypnosis	Thunderbolt	Shadow Ball

IIIII

Trainer
Norman				Payout	10,000
				Poké Balls
				Items
Slaking				Chansey
Base article	Type	Normal		Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Male			Gender	Female
	Level	47			Level	47
	Ability	Truant			Ability	Natural Cure
	Moves	Blizzard	Shadow Ball		Moves	Light Screen	Sing
Double Edge		Fire Blast	Skill Swap	Focus Punch
Kangaskhan				Spinda
Base article	Type	Normal		Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Female			Gender	Male
	Level	45			Level	48
	Ability	Early Bird			Ability	Own Tempo
	Moves	Fake Out	Dizzy Punch		Moves	Teeter Dance	Skill Swap
Endure		Reversal	Facade	Hypnosis
Slaking
Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Male
	Level	50
	Ability	Truant
	Moves	Hyper Beam	Flamethrower
Thunderbolt		Shadow Ball

IIIII

Trainer
Norman				Payout	11,000
				Poké Balls
				Items
Slaking				Blissey
Base article	Type	Normal		Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Male			Gender	Female
	Level	52			Level	52
	Ability	Truant			Ability	Natural Cure
	Moves	Blizzard	Shadow Ball		Moves	Light Screen	Sing
Double Edge		Fire Blast	Skill Swap	Focus Punch
Kangaskhan				Spinda
Base article	Type	Normal		Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Female			Gender	Male
	Level	50			Level	53
	Ability	Early Bird			Ability	Own Tempo
	Moves	Fake Out	Dizzy Punch		Moves	Teeter Dance	Skill Swap
Endure		Reversal	Facade	Hypnosis
Slaking
Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Male
	Level	55
	Ability	Truant
	Moves	Hyper Beam	Flamethrower
Thunderbolt		Shadow Ball

IIIIII

Trainer
Norman				Payout	12,000
				Poké Balls
				Items
Slaking				Blissey
Base article	Type	Normal		Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Male			Gender	Female
	Level	57			Level	57
	Ability	Truant			Ability	Natural Cure
	Moves	Blizzard	Shadow Ball		Moves	Protect	Sing
Double Edge		Fire Blast	Skill Swap	Focus Punch
Kangaskhan				Tauros
Base article	Type	Normal		Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Female			Gender	Male
	Level	55			Level	57
	Ability	Early Bird			Ability	Intimidate
	Moves	Fake Out	Dizzy Punch		Moves	Take Down	Protect
Endure		Reversal	Fire Blast	Earthquake
Spinda				Slaking
Base article	Type	Normal		Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	58			Level	60
	Ability	Own Tempo			Ability	Truant
	Moves	Teeter Dance	Skill Swap		Moves	Hyper Beam	Flamethrower
Facade		Hypnosis	Thunderbolt	Shadow Ball

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Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2

• Hoenn Leaders Tournament
• Type Expert Tournament and World Leaders Tournament
• Gathered! Gym Leaders!

IIIIII

Trainer
Norman				Payout	1BP
				Poké Balls
				Items	—
Slaking				Spinda
Base article	Type	Normal		Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Male or Female			Gender	Male or Female
	Level	50			Level	50
	Ability	Truant			Ability	Own Tempo or Tangled Feet
	Moves	Giga Impact	Hammer Arm		Moves	Thrash	Sucker Punch
Earthquake		Slack Off	Teeter Dance	Assist
Kecleon				Castform
Base article	Type	Normal		Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Male or Female			Gender	Male or Female
	Level	50			Level	50
	Ability	Color Change			Ability	Forecast
	Moves	Fake Out	Shadow Claw		Moves	Fire Blast	Icy Wind
Recover		Skill Swap	Hydro Pump	Disable
Exploud				Zangoose
Base article	Type	Normal		Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Male or Female			Gender	Male or Female
	Level	50			Level	50
	Ability	Soundproof			Ability	Immunity
	Moves	Fire Blast	Focus Blast		Moves	Return	Close Combat
Hyper Voice		Ice Beam	Rock Slide	Night Slash

IIIIII

Trainer
Norman				Payout	1BP
				Poké Balls
				Items	—
Slaking				Ambipom
Base article	Type	Normal		Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Male or Female			Gender	Male or Female
	Level	50			Level	50
	Ability	Truant			Ability	Technician or Pickup
	Moves	Giga Impact	Hammer Arm		Moves	Return	Acrobatics
Earthquake		Night Slash	Fake Out	Fire Punch
Bouffalant				Staraptor
Base article	Type	Normal		Base article	Type	Normal /  Flying
	Gender	Male or Female			Gender	Male or Female
	Level	50			Level	50
	Ability	Reckless or Sap Sipper			Ability	Intimidate
	Moves	Head Charge	Stone Edge		Moves	Brave Bird	Close Combat
Megahorn		Revenge	Quick Attack	Final Gambit
Exploud				Sawsbuck
Base article	Type	Normal		Base article	Type	Normal /  Grass
	Gender	50			Gender	Male or Female
	Level	Male or Female			Level	50
	Ability	Soundproof			Ability	Chlorophyll or Sap Sipper
	Moves	Fire Blast	Focus Blast		Moves	Return	Swords Dance
Hyper Voice		Blizzard	Horn Leech	Rest

IIII

Trainer
Norman				Payout	1BP
				Poké Balls
				Items	—
Slaking				Bouffalant
Base article	Type	Normal		Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	50			Level	50
	Ability	Truant			Ability	Sap Sipper
	Moves	Giga Impact	Hammer Arm		Moves	Head Charge	Megahorn
Rock Slide		Facade	Reversal	Pursuit
Sawsbuck				Stoutland
Base article	Type	Normal /  Grass		Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Female			Gender	Female
	Level	50			Level	50
	Ability	Sap Sipper			Ability	Intimidate
	Moves	Horn Leech	Double Edge		Moves	Snarl	Giga Impact
Megahorn		Jump Kick	Ice Fang	Roar

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

• Temporary
• Gym battle

I

Trainer
Wally
	Poké Balls
	Items	—
Zigzagoon
Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Female
	Level	7
	Ability	[[{{{ability}}}]]
	Moves	Tackle	Growl
Tail Whip		Sand Attack

III

Trainer
Norman				Payout	3,600
				Poké Balls
				Items	—
Slaking				Vigoroth
Base article	Type	Normal		Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	28			Level	26
	Ability	Truant			Ability	Vital Spirit
	Moves	Retaliate	Yawn		Moves	Encore	Feint Attack
Feint Attack		Encore	Retaliate	Fury Swipes
Slaking
Base article	Type	Normal
	Gender	Male
	Level	30
	Ability	Truant
	Moves	Retaliate	Feint Attack
Swagger		Chip Away

Trivia

• Generation III is the first time that the player character sees their father, Norman.
• Norman uses two Slaking and a Vigoroth, and his anime counterpart also owns the same two Pokémon, in addition to a Slakoth. All of Norman's Pokémon are in Slakoth's evolutionary stages, at least in Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.
• In Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version and Pokémon Emerald Version, a non-player character in Petalburg City mentions that Norman and his family are from Johto. In Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2, Norman reveals that he is more specifically from Olivine City. In some new dialogue from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, the player's Mom also mentions that they moved from Johto.
  • However, in the Pokémon Adventures manga, they are from Goldenrod City instead. This was introduced in the manga prior to the reveal that they are from Olivine City in Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2.
  • In the anime, Norman is presumably a native Hoennian, as there is no mention of him emigrating from Johto.
• Not counting Ash's Gym Leader companions and Giovanni, Norman is the first Gym Leader to physically reappear in the animated series outside of his home region's debut series.