Winona

Winona
Winona's artwork in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, and in Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald.
Information
Gender	Female
Hometown	Fortree City, Hoenn
Appears in	Generation III , Generation V , Generation VI
Debut	Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version
Other information
Specialist type	Flying
Badge	Feather Badge
Rank	Sixth
In other languages
Japanese	Name ナギ Nagi
Japanese	Name ナギ Nagi
English	Name Winona
English	Name Winona

I am Winona. I am the Leader of the Fortree Pokémon Gym. I have become one with bird Pokémon and have soared the skies... However grueling the battle, we will triumph with grace... Witness the elegant choreography of my bird Pokémon and me!

Winona in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Winona is the Gym Leader of Fortree City in the Hoenn region. She uses Flying-type Pokémon in her gym. She awards the trainers the Feather Badge when they defeat her.

Appearance

Winona is a woman of medium height and slender. She has long, lavender hair tied in a thin ponytail with a white band, and violet eyes. Her hair sticks up at the side in two tufts, representing feathers. Winona is usually seen in her collared flight suit, with a gray helmet, and a pair of gray shoes.

Generation III

She wears a gray flying-suit with yellow outlines on her thighs, with white sleeves, which have gray bands around her biceps. She wears a pair of gray gloves and some white trousers.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Concept artwork of Winona for Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

She wears a gray flying-suit, a pair of white gloves and trousers, with small decorations resembling wings, and a pair of gray shoes. Winona's back of her flying suit is shaped like a pair of wings.

Personality

Winona has a kind and caring personality, especially of those dear to her, and believes the best lifestyle is to coexist with nature. She is a woman of grace, and although specializes in Flying types, prefers bird Pokémon. She is focused on the refinement in battles and respects Trainers who are both graceful and strong. Sometimes, she speaks in a discontinuous way, owing to contemplating her own choice of words. Winona has the ability to read the wind's directions.

Etymology

The name Winona comes from "wing" and/or "wind".

Her Japanese name, Nagi, could literally be 凪 (nagi, a lull in winds). Following the plant-based naming of most Gym Leaders, it could also come from "Nageia Nagi", the scientific name of the Asian bayberry.

Biography

Games

Generation III

Winona is the sixth Gym Leader fought by the player. She uses the same team of Pokémon as in the anime (Swellow, Pelipper, Skarmory and Altaria) In Pokémon Emerald Version Winona's team changes slightly during the rematches. She includes a Tropius, Hoothoot and its evolved form, and Dratini and its evolved forms. When defeated, Winona will reward the player with both the Feather Badge and TM40 (Aerial Ace).

All of Winona's Pokémon are female, but in subsequent rematches in Pokémon Emerald Version, Winona uses only male Pokémon.

In the games, Winona owns an Altaria that has a few abnormalities, such as being level 33, even though its pre-evolved form, Swablu, cannot evolve to Altaria until at least level 35. It can also use Dragon Pulse, which any other Altaria cannot learn until reaching level 40.

Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2

Winona is an opponent in multiple tournaments of the Pokémon World Tournament, including Hoenn Leaders Tournament, Type Expert Tournament (grouped with Flying-type experts), and World Leaders Tournament. Winona's signature Pokémon is her Altaria, which she always uses in every battle.

In Japanese and Korean releases only, Winona is an opponent in the The Battle Between Legendary Pokémon tournament. She is the only Hoenn Gym Leader of that tournament, and the Legendary Pokémon in her party is a level 50 Rayquaza.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Winona has the same main role as before. Additionally, after the player defeats the Elite Four, Winona can only be seen on one of the transmission towers in Mauville City. Though the player cannot talk to Winona when this occurs, they can hear from an old lady, who questions Winona's recklessness.

Other appearances

Winona in Pokémon the Series (anime)

Winona in Pokémon Adventures (manga)

Winona in Pokémon Masters (games)

Sprites

Winona's battle sprite in the Generation III games

Winona's overworld sprite in the Generation III games

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

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

Winona's VS portrait in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Pokémon

Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version

Trainer
Winona				Payout	3300
				Poké Balls
				Items
Swellow				Pelipper
Base article	Type	Normal /  Flying		Base article	Type	Water /  Flying
	Gender	Female			Gender	Female
	Level	31			Level	30
	Ability	Guts			Ability	Keen Eye
	Item	None			Item	None
	Moves	Quick Attack	Aerial Ace		Moves	Water Gun	Supersonic
Double Team		Endeavor	Protect	Aerial Ace
Skarmory				Altaria
Base article	Type	Steel /  Flying		Base article	Type	Dragon /  Flying
	Gender	Female			Gender	Female
	Level	32			Level	33
	Ability	Keen Eye			Ability	Natural Cure
	Item	None			Item	None
	Moves	Sand Attack	Fury Attack		Moves	Earthquake	Dragon Breath
Steel Wing		Aerial Ace	Dragon Dance	Aerial Ace

Pokémon Emerald Version

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

Trainer
Winona				Payout	3300
				Poké Balls
				Items
Swablu				Tropius
Base article	Type	Normal /  Flying		Base article	Type	Grass /  Flying
	Gender	Female			Gender	Female
	Level	29			Level	29
	Ability	Natural Cure			Ability	Chlorophyll
	Item	None			Item	None
	Moves	Perish Song	Mirror Move		Moves	Sunny Day	Aerial Ace
Safeguard		Aerial Ace	Solar Beam	Synthesis
Pelipper				Skarmory
Base article	Type	Water /  Flying		Base article	Type	Steel /  Flying
	Gender	Female			Gender	Female
	Level	30			Level	31
	Ability	Keen Eye			Ability	Keen Eye
	Item	None			Item	None
	Moves	Water Gun	Supersonic		Moves	Sand Attack	Fury Attack
Protect		Aerial Ace	Steel Wing	Aerial Ace
Altaria
Base article	Type	Dragon /  Flying
	Gender	Female
	Level	33
	Ability	Natural Cure
	Item	Oran Berry
	Moves	Earthquake	Dragon Breath
Dragon Dance		Aerial Ace

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|name = Dratini |gender = Male |level = 40 |ability = Shed Skin |item = Sitrus Berry |moves = Thunder Wave; Thunderbolt; Protect; Ice Beam

|2-name = Tropius |2-gender = Male |2-level = 38 |2-ability = Chlorophyll |2-moves = Sunny Day; Aerial Ace; Solar Beam; Earthquake

|3-name = Pelipper |3-gender = Male |3-level = 41 |3-ability = Keen Eye |3-moves = Surf; Supersonic; Protect; Aerial Ace

|4-name = Skarmory |4-gender = Male |4-level = 43 |4-ability = Keen Eye |4-moves = Whirlwind; Spikes; Steel Wing; Aerial Ace

|5-name = Altaria |5-gender = Male |5-level = 45 |5-ability = Natural Cure |5-item = Chesto Berry

|5-moves = Aerial Ace; Rest; Dragon Dance; Earthquake

Trainer
Winona				Payout	10000
				Poké Balls
				Items
Hoothoot				Tropius
Base article	Type	Normal /  Flying		Base article	Type	Grass /  Flying
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	43			Level	43
	Ability	Keen Eye			Ability	Chlorophyll
	Item	None			Item	None
	Moves	Hypnosis	Psychic		Moves	Sunny Day	Aerial Ace
Reflect		Dream Eater	Solar Beam	Earthquake
Dragonair				Pelipper
Base article	Type	Dragon		Base article	Type	Water /  Flying
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	45			Level	46
	Ability	Shed Skin			Ability	Keen Eye
	Item	Sitrus Berry			Item	None
	Moves	Thunder Wave	Thunderbolt		Moves	Surf	Supersonic
Protect		Ice Beam	Protect	Aerial Ace
Skarmory				Altaria
Base article	Type	Steel /  Flying		Base article	Type	Dragon /  Flying
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	48			Level	50
	Ability	Keen Eye			Ability	Natural Cure
	Item	None			Item	Chesto Berry
	Moves	Whirlwind	Spikes		Moves	Aerial Ace	Rest
Steel Wing		Aerial Ace	Dragon Dance	Earthquake

Trainer
Winona				Payout	11000
				Poké Balls
				Items
Noctowl				Tropius
Base article	Type	Normal /  Flying		Base article	Type	Grass /  Flying
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	48			Level	49
	Ability	Keen Eye			Ability	Chlorophyll
	Item	None			Item	None
	Moves	Hypnosis	Psychic		Moves	Sunny Day	Aerial Ace
Reflect		Dream Eater	Solar Beam	Earthquake
Dragonair				Pelipper
Base article	Type	Dragon		Base article	Type	Water /  Flying
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	50			Level	51
	Ability	Shed Skin			Ability	Keen Eye
	Item	Sitrus Berry			Item	None
	Moves	Thunder Wave	Thunderbolt		Moves	Surf	Supersonic
Protect		Ice Beam	Protect	Aerial Ace
Skarmory				Altaria
Base article	Type	Steel /  Flying		Base article	Type	Dragon /  Flying
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	53			Level	55
	Ability	Keen Eye			Ability	Natural Cure
	Item	None			Item	Chesto Berry
	Moves	Whirlwind	Spikes		Moves	Aerial Ace	Rest
Steel Wing		Aerial Ace	Dragon Dance	Earthquake

Trainer
Winona				Payout	12000
				Poké Balls
				Items
Noctowl				Tropius
Base article	Type	Normal /  Flying		Base article	Type	Grass /  Flying
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	53			Level	54
	Ability	Keen Eye			Ability	Chlorophyll
	Item	None			Item	None
	Moves	Hypnosis	Psychic		Moves	Sunny Day	Aerial Ace
Reflect		Dream Eater	Solar Beam	Earthquake
Pelipper				Dragonite
Base article	Type	Water /  Flying		Base article	Type	Dragon /  Flying
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	55			Level	55
	Ability	Keen Eye			Ability	Inner Focus
	Item	None			Item	Sitrus Berry
	Moves	Surf	Supersonic		Moves	Hyper Beam	Thunderbolt
Protect		Aerial Ace	Earthquake	Ice Beam
Skarmory				Altaria
Base article	Type	Steel /  Flying		Base article	Type	Dragon /  Flying
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	58			Level	60
	Ability	Keen Eye			Ability	Natural Cure
	Item	None			Item	Chesto Berry
	Moves	Whirlwind	Spikes		Moves	Sky Attack	Rest
Steel Wing		Aerial Ace	Dragon Dance	Earthquake

Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2

• Type Expert and World Leaders Tournament
• Hoenn Leaders Tournament
• The Battle of Legendary Pokémon!

Trainer
Winona				Payout	1BP
				Poké Balls
				Items	—
Altaria				Sigilyph
Base article	Type	Dragon /  Flying		Base article	Type	Psychic /  Flying
	Gender	Male or Female			Gender	Male or Female
	Level	50			Level	50
	Ability	Natural Cure			Ability	Wonder Skin or Magic Guard
	Item	Power Herb			Item	Life Orb
	Moves	Cotton Guard	Dragon Dance		Moves	Thunder Wave	Psychic
Sky Attack		Earthquake	Air Slash	Ancient Power
Gyarados				Skarmory
Base article	Type	Water /  Flying		Base article	Type	Steel /  Flying
	Gender	Male or Female			Gender	Male or Female
	Level	50			Level	50
	Ability	Intimidate			Ability	Keen Eye or Sturdy
	Item	Leftovers			Item	Rocky Helmet
	Moves	Dragon Dance	Waterfall		Moves	Aerial Ace	Steel Wing
Ice Fang		Substitute	Whirlwind	Spikes
Tropius				Honchkrow
Base article	Type	Grass /  Flying		Base article	Type	Dark /  Flying
	Gender	Male or Female			Gender	Male or Female
	Level	50			Level	50
	Ability	Chlorophyll or Solar Power			Ability	Insomnia or Super Luck
	Item	Yache Berry			Item	Dark Gem
	Moves	Sunny Day	Attract		Moves	Drill Peck	Sucker Punch
Air Slash		Solar Beam	Icy Wind	Tailwind

Trainer
Winona				Payout	1BP
				Poké Balls
				Items	—
Altaria				Pelipper
Base article	Type	Dragon /  Flying		Base article	Type	Water /  Flying
	Gender	Male or Female			Gender	Male or Female
	Level	50			Level	50
	Ability	Natural Cure			Ability	Keen Eye
	Item	Apicot Berry			Item	Petaya Berry
	Moves	Cotton Guard	Dream Eater		Moves	Tailwind	Ice Beam
Roost		Sing	Hurricane	Scald
Swellow				Skarmory
Base article	Type	Normal /  Flying		Base article	Type	Steel /  Flying
	Gender	Male or Female			Gender	Male or Female
	Level	50			Level	59
	Ability	Guts			Ability	Keen Eye or Sturdy
	Item	Liechi Berry			Item	Wacan Berry
	Moves	Double Team	Brave Bird		Moves	Roost	Brave Bird
Endeavor		U-turn	Whirlwind	Stealth Rock
Tropius				Honchkrow
Base article	Type	Grass /  Flying		Base article	Type	Dark /  Flying
	Gender	Male or Female			Gender	Male or Female
	Level	50			Level	50
	Ability	Chlorophyll or Solar Power			Ability	Insomnia or Super Luck
	Item	Yache Berry			Item	Charti Berry
	Moves	Substitute	Leech Seed		Moves	Brave Bird	Night Slash
Air Slash		Roost	Icy Wind	Heat Wave

Trainer
Winona				Payout	1BP
				Poké Balls
				Items	—
Rayquaza				Altaria
Base article	Type	Dragon /  Flying		Base article	Type	Dragon /  Flying
	Gender	Genderless			Gender	Female
	Level	50			Level	50
	Ability	Air Lock			Ability	Cloud Nine
	Item	Dragon Gem			Item	Yache Berry
	Moves	ExtremeSpeed	Draco Meteor		Moves	Cotton Guard	Dragon Pulse
Air Slash		Flamethrower	Ice Beam	Roost
Tropius
Base article	Type	Grass /  Flying
	Gender	Male
	Level	50
	Ability	Harvest
	Item	Sitrus Berry
	Moves	Leaf Blade	Curse
Synthesis		Toxic

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Trainer
Winona				Payout	4,200
				Poké Balls
				Items	—
Swellow				Pelipper
Base article	Type	Normal /  Flying		Base article	Type	Water /  Flying
	Gender	Female			Gender	Female
	Level	33			Level	33
	Ability	Guts			Ability	Keen Eye
	Item	None			Item	None
	Moves	Quick Attack	Aerial Ace		Moves	Water Pulse	Roost
Double Team		Endeavor	Protect	Aerial Ace
Skarmory				Altaria
Base article	Type	Steel /  Flying		Base article	Type	Dragon /  Flying
	Gender	Female			Gender	Female
	Level	33			Level	35
	Ability	Keen Eye			Ability	Natural Cure
	Item	None			Item	None
	Moves	Sand Attack	Air Cutter		Moves	Earthquake	Dragon Breath
Steel Wing		Aerial Ace	Cotton Guard	Roost

Trivia

• In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Winona's Ace Pokémon, Altaria, lacks any kind of STAB Flying-type moves in exchange for Roost.
  • As of now, Winona is the first and (so far) only Gym Leader to have the main Ace Pokémon that loses a STAB moves for their type specialty in a remake.