Congratulations to you! And thank you... I had wanted to learn how you feel about this world, what kinds of ideals you have developed with your Pokémon... I feel I was able to find the answer in our battle. The feelings you have for your Pokémon... And the way that your Pokémon gave their all in battle in response to those feelings... Those two together created a great power. That is how you seized victory today.
Steven in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Steven Stone is a character in the Pokémon franchise. He is the Pokémon Champion of the Pokémon League in Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version who specializes in Steel-type Pokémon. He was not the champion in Pokémon Emerald Version, but still a strong Pokémon Trainer whom the player could face after beating the game. He seeks the secret of Mega Evolution and returned as the Champion again in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.
Quick Answers
What type of Pokémon does Steven Stone specialize in?
What is Steven Stone's role in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire?
What is Steven Stone's quest in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire?
Who replaces Steven Stone as the Champion in Pokémon Emerald Version?
What is the significance of Steven Stone's team in the Pokémon franchise?
Appearance[]
Steven is a tall, thin young man with ice-blue hair and eyes.
Generation III[]
Steven wears a white undershirt with a black overcoat that has purple zig-zag streaks going down along with a red tie. On the ends of his sleeves he has silver cuffs. He also wears black pants with dark-purple dress shoes.
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire[]
Concept art of Steven Stone in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Steven wears a charcoal jacket with two black zig-zag stripes, a white undershirt and a red tie. Steven wears skinny black pants and black shoes with low heels, as well as metallic jewellery on both of his sleeves and his index and ring fingers. He has a pin on his jacket, called the Mega Stickpin, which holds his Key Stone for Mega Evolving his Metagross.
Personality[]
Steven Stone is a young man who enjoys collecting various rocks and stones around the world. His favorite Pokémon is Beldum. He is extraordinarily skilled at Pokémon battles. Steven maintains a humble attitude; he does not like to brag and is generally a quiet and solitary person. Steven is also wise, knowledgeable, and very kind and generous. Steven gives various helpful tips and items to the player.
Etymology[]
His first name, "Steven", derived from the name "Stephen", which originated from the name Greek name "Stephanos", meaning "crown". It's very similar to the word "stone" that is actually his surname. His first names first syllable also resembles "steel".
Daigo Tsuwabuki, his Japanese name, likely comes from 武器 (buki, weapon, as weapons are often made of metal), 脇差 (wakizashi, a type of Japanese sword), 和鏡 (wakyō, Japanese-styled mirror), 大会社 (daigaisha, major corporation, referring to his status as the Devon Corporation's president's son), diamond (the hardest known naturally-occurring mineral), and 石 (tsuwa, rock).
Biography[]
Games[]
Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version[]
The player first meeting Steven in the Granite Cave in Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version
Steven is the son of Mr. Stone, the creator of the PokéNav and the President of the Devon Corporation. Steven is found throughout the game, giving items and tips to the player, which Cynthia would similarly do in the Generation IV games.
The player first encounters Steven in the Granite Cave, where he can be given a letter from his father. Upon receiving the letter, Steven gifts the player with a Steel Wing.
The player has a minor encounter with Steven at Route 118, where he asks the player if they specialize in raising Pokémon of a certain type. Steven apologizes for asking, believing it is not his position to do so, and leaves.
At Route 120, Steven gives the player the Devon Scope so that they can see invisible Kecleons on the overworld and either fight or bypass them.
The player can go to Steven's house, located in his hometown of Mossdeep City, to receive another item from him: HM08 (Dive).
Shortly after Groudon (in Ruby) or Kyogre (in Sapphire) is awoken in Seafloor Cavern and the player leaves, one of Steven's Pokémon flies him to the player. He states the urgency of the extreme weather caused by Groudon/Kyogre and the threat it poses to Hoenn and the world at large. Steven then hints to the player to drop by Sootopolis City before being flown off again.
When the player goes to Sootopolis City and walks their way up a cliff, they find Steven and his friend Wallace together. The player is taken by Wallace to the entrance of the Cave of Origin, while Steven follows behind closely. The two of them give the player their permission to Cave of Origin, a location that is otherwise off-limits.
It is not until the Pokémon League where Steven reveals himself to be the Champion. As such, the player battles Steven after defeating the Elite Four, and when Steven is defeated, he inducts the player into the Hall of Fame.
Following their introduction into the Hall of Fame, the player can find a level 5 Beldum in Steven's house. It is contained inside of a Poké Ball on a desk with a note, where Steven addresses the player, stating that he is out training and will not return home for a while, and asks them for a favor by entrusting them with the Beldum.
Pokémon Emerald Version[]
Steven partnering with the player in a Multi Battle against Maxie and Tabitha in Pokémon Emerald Version
Steven Stone's role is different. He is no longer the champion of the Pokémon League, a role now taken by Wallace. Steven is otherwise encountered in the same ways as before, this time with two additional encounters.
At the Mossdeep Space Center, Steven joins the player in a Multi Battle against Team Magma leaders Maxie and Tabitha.
After the player becomes the newest champion of the Pokémon League, an area opens in Meteor Falls where the player can engage in a Pokémon battle against Steven. His Pokémon are all about twenty levels stronger than in the previous games. After being defeated, Steven cannot be fought again.
Pokémon Platinum Version[]
Steven is alluded to when the player is told that the villa he receives in the Resort Area was previously owned by a character who collects rare stones.
Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version[]
The player's first meeting with Steven in Silph Co. in Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version
Steven is first seen in Vermilion City after the player obtains the Lost Item in the Pokémon Fan Club. He introduces himself as the Champion of the Hoenn region (consistent with Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version) and tells them that Latias (in HeartGold) or Latios (in SoulSilver) has been roaming the Kanto region despite appearing in Hoenn otherwise. Steven believes that the Soul Dew is the reason behind it. Steven then says that he has to go, hoping that they cross paths again.
The player can meet Steven a second time in the Silph Co. building after they defeat Red. He notices that the player has a Pokédex and therefore their search for Pokémon. Steven asks the player if they want either the Red Stone, Blue Stone, or Green Stone; with their selection, the player also receives one of the Hoenn starter Pokémon: Treecko if they picked the Green Stone; Torchic for the Red Stone; and Mudkip for the Blue Stone. Later, after encountering Steven in the Pewter Museum (where Steven only comments that the shining stars of the night sky are the only stones he cannot know about), the player can return to Silph Co. to trade a Forretress to Steven in exchange for a Beldum.
If the player has the Enigma Stone, they can find Steven in the Pewter Museum again.
Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2[]
Steven can be battled at the Pokémon World Tournament in the Champions Tournament, along with the other Pokémon Champions throughout the core series.
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire[]
Steven's appearance in the Granite Cave in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Steven is looking for the secret of Mega Evolution with his Mega Metagross. Likewise, Steven performs all the actions he did in Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version, including the instructions that he provides to the player. A major additional event was added where Steven a appears after the Trainer defeats Mauville City Gym Leader Wattson to activate the Latios/Latias event, where they visit Southern Island together.
At Route 120, Steven gives the player not only the Devon Scope but also the Mega Stone.
Steven teams up with the player in various battles in the game, including the battle in the Mossdeep Space Center in the Delta Episode. He can also be teamed up with to play through the Double Battle section of the Battle Resort. Steven always uses the same two Pokémon when teamed up with.
In one of his quotes at Devon Corporation, Steven reveals that he is 25 years old.
Unlike the original games, the player can only obtain a Beldum from Steven's house after completing the Delta Episode.
Other appearances[]
Sprites[]
Pokémon[]
Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version[]
 Skarmory  
|
 Cradily  
|
 Claydol  
|
 Armaldo 
|
 Aggron
|
 Metagross
| ||||||
| Lv. 57 | ♂ | Lv. 56 | ♂ | Lv. 55 | - | Lv. 56 | ♂ | Lv. 56 | ♂ | Lv. 58 | - |
| Ability: Keen Eye | Ability: Suction Cups | Ability: Levitate | Ability: Battle Armor | Ability: Sturdy | Ability: Clear Body | ||||||
| Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: Sitrus Berry | ||||||
| Toxic | Confuse Ray | Earthquake | Slash | Earthquake | Meteor Mash | ||||||
| Steel Wing | Sludge Bomb | AncientPower | AncientPower | Dragon Claw | Psychic | ||||||
| Aerial Ace | AncientPower | Light Screen | Aerial Ace | Thunder | Hyper Beam | ||||||
| Spikes | Giga Drain | Reflect | Water Pulse | Solar Beam | Earthquake | ||||||
Pokémon Emerald Version[]
 Metang
|
 Skarmory
|
 Aggron
| |||
| Lv. 42 | - | Lv. 43 | ♀ | Lv. 44 | ♀
|
| Ability: Clear Body | Ability: Sturdy | Ability: Sturdy
| |||
| Item: None | Item: None | Item: None
| |||
| Psychic | Toxic | Protect | |||
| Metal Claw | Protect | Thunder | |||
| Reflect | Steel Wing | Solar Beam | |||
| Light Screen | Aerial Ace | Dragon Claw | |||
Skarmory
|
 Claydol
|
 Cradily
|
 Armaldo
|
Aggron
|
 Metagross
| ||||||
| Lv. 77 | ♂ | Lv. 75 | - | Lv. 76 | ♂ | Lv. 76 | ♂ | Lv. 76 | ♂ | Lv. 78 | - |
| Ability: Keen Eye | Ability: Levitate | Ability: Suction Cups | Ability: Battle Armor | Ability: Sturdy | Ability: Clear Body | ||||||
| Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: Sitrus Berry | ||||||
| Toxic | Earthquake | Confuse Ray | AncientPower | Earthquake | Meteor Mash | ||||||
| Spikes | AncientPower | Ingrain | Aerial Ace | Metal Claw | Earthquake | ||||||
| Steel Wing | Light Screen | AncientPower | Water Pulse | Solar Beam | Shadow Ball | ||||||
| Aerial Ace | Reflect | Giga Drain | Slash | Thunder | Psychic | ||||||
Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2[]
Champion League Tournament[]
 Metagross
|
 Aggron
|
 Excadrill
|
 Archeops
|
 Cradily
|
 Armaldo
| ||||||
| Lv. 50 | ? | Lv. 50 | [[Gender|]] | Lv. 50 | [[Gender|]] | Lv. 50 | [[Gender|]] | Lv. 50 | [[Gender|]] | Lv. 50 | [[Gender|]] |
| Ability: Clear Body | Ability: Sturdy or Rock Head | Ability: Sand Rush or Sand Force | Ability: Defeatist | Ability: Suction Cups | Ability: Battle Armor | ||||||
| Item: Occa Berry | Item: Air Balloon | Item: Focus Sash | Item: Sitrus Berry | Item: Expert Belt | Item: White Herb | ||||||
| Hammer Arm | Head Smash | Earthquake | Quick Attack | Stone Edge | X-Scissor | ||||||
| Bullet Punch | Metal Burst | Rock Slide | Acrobatics | Seed Bomb | Rock Blast | ||||||
| Zen Headbutt | Earthquake | X-Scissor | Head Smash | Earthquake | Earthquake | ||||||
| Earthquake | Avalanche | Sandstorm | Earthquake | Sandstorm | Superpower | ||||||
Omega Ruby and Alpha Saphire Special Demo[]
 Metagross
| |
| Lv. 45 | ?
|
| Ability: Clear Body
| |
| Item: Metagrossite
| |
| Giga Impact | |
| Zen Headbutt | |
| Meteor Mash | |
| Bullet Punch | |
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire[]
 Skarmory
|
 Claydol
|
 Aggron
|
 Cradily
|
 Armaldo
|
 Metagross
| ||||||
| Lv. 57 | ♂ | Lv. 57 | ? | Lv. 57 | ♂ | Lv. 57 | ♀ | Lv. 57 | ♂ | Lv. 59 | ? |
| Ability: Sturdy | Ability: Levitate | Ability: Sturdy | Ability: Suction Cups | Ability: Battle Armor | Ability: Clear Body | ||||||
| Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: Metagrossite | ||||||
| Toxic | Reflect | Stone Edge | Giga Drain | X-Scissor | Bullet Punch | ||||||
| Aerial Ace | Light Screen | Earthquake | Ancient Power | Rock Blast | Zen Headbutt | ||||||
| Spikes | Extrasensory | Iron Tail | Sludge Bomb | Metal Claw | Meteor Mash | ||||||
| Steel Wing | Earth Power | Dragon Claw | Confuse Ray | Crush Claw | Giga Impact | ||||||
Skarmory
|
Claydol
|
 Carbink 
|
 Aerodactyl
|
Aggron
|
Metagross
| ||||||
| Lv. 77 | ♂ | Lv. 77 | ? | Lv. 77 | ? | Lv. 77 | ♂ | Lv. 77 | ♂ | Lv. 79 | ? |
| Ability: Sturdy | Ability: Levitate | Ability: Clear Body | Ability: Pressure | Ability: Sturdy | Ability: Clear Body | ||||||
| Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: Metagrossite | ||||||
| Toxic | Reflect | Moonblast | Rock Slide | Stone Edge | Bullet Punch | ||||||
| Aerial Ace | Light Screen | Power Gem | Ice Fang | Earthquake | Zen Headbutt | ||||||
| Spikes | Extrasensory | Psychic | Thunder Fang | Iron Tail | Meteor Mash | ||||||
| Steel Wing | Earth Power | Earth Power | Fire Fang | Dragon Claw | Giga Impact | ||||||
Gallery[]
| Locations · Pokédex | |
| Gym Leaders | |
| Frontier BrainsE | |
| Battle ChatelainesORAS | |
| Others | |
| See also | |
| Characters | |
| Games |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Others | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| See also | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||