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BrockBrock (Takeshi in the Japanese version), in the fictional world of Pokmon, is the Pewter City Gym Leader (In the animated series, he leaves this position). Brock is also known in the animated series, the Pokmon manga series (Electric Tale of Pikachu), and the Ash & Pikachu manga as the character whose eyes appear to be closed all the time. In the animated series, he aspires to be the greatest Pokmon Breeder, and gives up his title of Gym Leader as Ash Ketchum is winning his first Kanto League gym badge. Since then, he travels with Ash and Misty on his many adventures. He briefly leaves the team to join Professor Felina Ivy in the Orange Islands, but mysteriously returns to Pallet Town when Ash wins the Orange League championship. Rejoining Ash and Misty, Brock travels to Johto, where he continues to help Ash and Misty. Upon the conclusion of the Silver Conference, the three part ways, Brock heading back to Pewter City. It is there (in an episode that did not air in English) that he discovers his estranged mother (Mizuho in the original), who, because she is a Water Pokmon Trainer, has ruined the reputation of the Gym he defended so long ago. By defeating his estranged mother, he restores the Gym's reputation, and proceeds to leave all his Pokmon (except Forretress) to one of his younger brothers before departing for the Hoenn region, where he catches up with Ash and his two new friends, May and Max. During this time, both Brock's father, Flint (Munō in the original), and his oldest younger brother have taken the role of Gym Leader in Pewter City, as well as the responsibility of caring for his many other younger siblings. Brock is the oldest of ten siblings, with five brothers and four sisters. One of the most notable running gags in the anime is that Brock has a crush on virtually every girl his age or older he meets and is usually met by rejection, confusion or being carried off by Misty (and later on, May and Max), often by the ear. A mysterious exception was Professor Ivy, the Pokmon Professor from the Orange Islands, and her three assistants, who he spent some time with away from the show, he later returns just as mysteriously yet refuses to explain why, simply getting queasy at reminiscing about it. Many fans speculate that Brock's apparent love for Professor Ivy simply went unrequited, or worse yet, Professor Ivy simply did not appreciate the work he does for her. Another one of the notable running gags is how Brock is forced to entertain an audience while other characters retrieve something (typically, a Pokmon that serves as the entertainer) stolen by Team Rocket, in which he does so by repeating one song ad nauseum to the point that he is either booed offstage or loses interest in singing. In Advanced Generation, he is often accompanied by Lombre in such a gag. Brock is always well-equipped, and is sometimes the voice of reason when Ash and Misty (and later, May) get into an argument. He is also hardworking and is always willing to help others. Because of this and his experiences in taking care of others, Brock often prepares food and does most of the chores for the main characters. Because of his ambition to be a breeder first and trainer second, Brock is often depicted as an easily beatable trainer, despite being a (former) gym leader. However, he often acts as a judge or coach to other main characters, and in Advanced Generation, offers May and Max insights into what Ash is thinking during some of his gym battles. Brock's Pokmon Brock's Pokmon are mainly of the rock and ground varieties, although as a breeder, Brock has steadily trained Pokmon of other types (most notably, the Pokmon he acquires in the Hoenn region are, ironically, of water type). The Pokmon that he has had at one point in the animated series include: - Onix - The very first Pokmon Brock started with, given to him by his father on his tenth birthday. Onix is also somewhat hydrophobic, weakening after exposure to water (it was Pikachu accidentally setting off the Pewter Gym's sprinklers that won Ash his first gym badge over Onix). Its power varies between episodes, being able to hold its own against stronger Pokmon while being easily knocked out by weak Pokmon. Onix is also depicted as the largest or heaviest Pokmon on any of the main character's teams (prior to Ash acquiring Snorlax), and as such, used as a stepladder or a way to travel fast on rocky surfaces.
- Geodude - One of Brock's Pokmon that he had as a Gym Leader. Geodude is often depicted as a friendly and agreeable Pokmon, and was effectively the first Pokmon (other than Pikachu) that Larvitar opens up to.
- Zubat - A Pokmon Brock catches as he was travelling through Mt. Moon.
- Vulpix - Given to him by Suzie, another Pokmon breeder, Vulpix is a powerful Fire Pokmon that Brock regularly grooms. However, Brock has always considered Vulpix to be Suzie's Pokmon that Brock has "borrowed". He gives it back to her when they meet again.
- Golbat - evolved from Zubat, Golbat is Brock's most loyal Pokmon. Its Supersonic attack has been known to overload computer sensors.
- Pineco - A Pokmon Brock catches with a Fast Ball, and the only Pokmon that Brock catches in Johto, Pineco uses its Self-Destruct attack as a sign of affection.
- Crobat - evolved from Golbat, Crobat is the fastest Pokmon on Brock's team.
- Forretress - Evolved from Pineco, Forretress is the Pokmon Brock brings to Hoenn, leaving his other Pokmon (Onix, Geodude, and Crobat) with his younger brother. Among one of its frequently-used attacks is Rapid Spin, which is often used to clear away gases, dry wet clothes, or dig pitfall traps.
- Lotad - The first Pokmon that Brock captures in Hoenn, Lotad is an eccentric Pokmon who is constantly dreaming, to the point that many find it humorous. Its arsenal of moves is also unconventional, knowing both Razor Leaf and Water Gun.
- Mudkip - Mudkip is one of the parental figure Pokmon on Brock's team, and, along with Ash's Pikachu, is one of the Pokmon leaders when away from their trainers.
- Lombre - Lotad's somewhat more dependable evolved form.
- Ludicolo
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