Clemont - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

Science paves the way to the future! Clemontic Gear, on!
I oppose leaving everything up to machines.
I thought I could get stronger traveling with Ash too.
Science and inventions illuminate the world.
I'm told I'm not reliable on my own as a big brother.
I'm subtly bad at sports.

Trivia

Rare character who is a Gym Leader, created the proxy robot 'Clembot', and had the Gym temporarily taken over.
Sister Bonnie criticizes his naming sense for inventions.
Has depictions of acrophobia, weak to cliffs and high places.
Oblivious to romance, often doesn't notice Serena's feelings.
Catchphrase is 'Science paves the way to the future!'
Glasses are important; sometimes mistakes rocks for them when lost.

Alternate names

Citron Clemont Clembot Clemontic Gear

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male

Appearance

Overall appearance: Blond-haired blue-eyed boy. Wears large round glasses and a light blue jumpsuit. His eyes are often hidden by the glare on his glasses.
Height: Approx. 150cm
Eye color: Blue
Hair color: Blond
Distinguishing features: Large round glasses

Blond hair

Blue eyes
Iconic items: Round glasses

Light blue jumpsuit

Backpack storing numerous inventions

Backpack with invention 'Aipom Arm'

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Kind
Detailed personality: Soft-spoken personality who speaks politely with honorifics. Somewhat humble and prone to nervousness, but becomes bold and enthusiastic during battles or when demonstrating inventions. Strong sense of justice and awareness as an older brother. Oblivious to romance; as an inventor, emphasizes science and skeptical of unscientific phenomena. Poor at sports and shows clumsy tendencies.
Keywords: Kind

Polite

Loves inventing

Bold

Sense of justice

Gets nervous easily

Caring big brother

Fear of heights

Bad at sports
Motto: Science paves the way to the future!
Talents: Inventor

Knowledge of Electric Pokémon

Robot construction

Cooking

Insight

Calm judgment
Skills: Strategic planning as a Pokémon Trainer

Repair and modification of machines and electrical equipment

Programming

Daily crisis management

Leadership
Motivation: Personal growth and improving strength as a Gym Leader. Paving the way to the future with the power of science.
Habits: Catchphrase when demonstrating inventions: 'Science paves the way to the future! Clemontic Gear, on!' Stutters when nervous. Oblivious to romance.
Favorite foods: Cuisine, Macarons, Poké Puffs, Sweets
Hobbies: Inventing, Robot making, Cooking, Fishing
Favorite colors: Light blue
Favorite places: Lumiose City, Kalos Pokémon Electric School
Person: Sister Bonnie, Ash, Serena

History

Backstory: Born into a Gym Leader family in Lumiose City of the Kalos region, raised in his father Limone's electronics shop. Graduated from the Electric Pokémon school and demonstrated talent as an inventor. Temporarily lost his Gym to the proxy robot Clembot he created himself, but repaired Clembot and reclaimed it. Joins Ash's journey and continues to grow.
Debut date: October 17, 2013
Work title: Pokémon the Series: XY
Media type: Anime
Episode or chapter: Episode 1 'Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!'

Clembot Gym Takeover

Significant event: Clembot Gym Takeover
Description: Lost his Gym Leader position to his self-made proxy robot Clembot, but repaired it and took it back.

Joining Ash's Journey

Significant event: Joining Ash's Journey
Description: Inspired by Ash's passion, decided to join the journey.

Gym Battle Loss and Rematch

Significant event: Gym Battle Loss and Rematch
Description: Lost to Ash in a Gym battle, temporarily returned to Lumiose City for training, and challenged again.

Involvement in Team Flare Incident

Significant event: Involvement in Team Flare Incident
Description: Participated in taking down Team Flare with companions and achieved growth.

Meeting Cilan at Fishing Tournament

Significant event: Meeting Cilan at Fishing Tournament
Description: Met Cilan by chance at a fishing tournament, experienced conflict and exchange due to differing views on fishing.

Relationships

Limone

Father

Father running an electronics shop in Lumiose City. Object of Clemont's respect and trust.

Bonnie

Sibling

Younger sister with whom he has a good relationship. Strong sense of duty as a big brother to watch over and protect her.

Ash

Best friend

Impressed by Ash's actions, decided to accompany on the journey, and experienced many battles together.

Serena

Teammate

Upon hearing Serena's confession, became aware of her special feelings for Ash while seeking his own growth.

Cilan

Rival

Met at a fishing tournament, clashed due to differences in fishing philosophy, but recognized each other through an incident.

Lumiose Gym

Lumiose Gym: leader

Ash's Companions

Ash's Companions: teammate

Media appearances

Pokémon the Series: XY

Anime / Protagonist

Aired starting in 2013

Pokémon the Series: XY&Z

Anime / Protagonist

Aired in 2015

Pokémon (2019)

Anime

Special episodes / Semi-regular

Pokémon the Movie: XY

Movie / Supporting

Pokémon the Movie: XY&Z