Dent - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

It's Tasting Time!
Best Wishes! Have a great journey!
Go! My Vintage! Yanappu!
Badges are the pride of Pokémon and challengers
Gym battles aren't just about move exchanges; they discern bonds with Pokémon
Like cooking, balance is important in battles too

Trivia

Belongs to A-Class as a Pokémon Connoisseur
Very close with triplet brothers Pod and Corn
Claims various '○○ Connoisseur' titles
Fishing rod is a custom foldable model with lures modeled after himself
Skilled in cooking and involved in the restaurant run by Striaton Gym
Doesn't trust unscientific things but is scared of supernatural phenomena

Alternate names

Cilan ソムリエデントソムリエ探偵フィッシングソムリエポケモンソムリエAランク

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male

Appearance

Overall appearance: Black hair styled in a center part, a neat and refreshing young man with a well-groomed appearance. He usually has a gentlemanly atmosphere.
Height: 約170cm
Weight: 秘密
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black
Distinguishing features: Center-parted black hair

Serious expression

Connoisseur-style outfit
Iconic items: Custom fishing rod

Full set of cooking tools

Bandana cape (used during Connoisseur Time)

Glasses

Subway-related materials

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Calm
Detailed personality: Normally calm, kind, and gentlemanly, he also acts as a mediator in fights between Ash and Iris. He rarely gets angry, but when it comes to battles or talking as a Pokémon Connoisseur, he becomes passionate and speaks in a unique style about the charm of Pokémon or his hobbies. His hobbies are diverse, including fishing, cooking, movie watching, and subways. While he values a scientific perspective, he sometimes shows interest in unscientific things.
Keywords: Calm

Kind

Pokémon Connoisseur

Curious

Easily engrossed

Gentlemanly

Multifaceted hobbies

Loves deduction
Motto: Badges are the pride of Pokémon and challengers
Talents: High Pokémon observation skills

Battle tactics insight

Knowledge of diverse hobbies

Culinary skills

Special fishing techniques
Skills: Strategic instructions as Gym Leader

Taste judgment as Pokémon Connoisseur

Presentation skills

Railway knowledge

Deductive skills (accuracy somewhat unreliable)
Motivation: To become the world's greatest Pokémon Connoisseur
Habits: Has the catchphrase 'It's ○○ Time' and claims various 'Connoisseur' titles
Favorite foods: All kinds of cooking, Custom lures, Fresh ingredients, Spicy food, Japanese food
Hobbies: Fishing, Movie watching, Subway exploration, Cooking, Pokémon battles
Favorite places: Striaton Gym, Lumiose City, Driftveil City's subway
Favorite colors: Black, Green, Blue
Music: Movie music, Orchestral pieces, Classical
Disliked insects: Cho
Disliked situations: Noisy abnormal situations
Disliked weather: Supernatural phenomena (due to his timid side)

History

Backstory: From Striaton City in the Unova region. Triplet brothers are Pod and Corn. Gym Leader of Striaton Gym and A-Class Pokémon Connoisseur. Balances Gym Leader duties and gym restaurant operations while aiming to be the world's top Pokémon Connoisseur. Skilled in cooking with diverse hobbies, polite and calm demeanor.
Debut date: February 17, 2011
Work title: Pokémon: Black & White
Media type: Anime
Episode or chapter: BW5話

Meeting Ash

Significant event: Meeting Ash
Description: Met Ash when he aimed for a Gym challenge in Striaton City, guided him to the Gym for a battle but lost. Afterward, joined the journey aiming to be the world's top Pokémon Connoisseur.

Unova region Gym Leader activities

Significant event: Unova region Gym Leader activities
Description: As Gym Leader of Striaton Gym, battled various challengers and gained rich experience.

Fishing tournament participation

Significant event: Fishing tournament participation
Description: Participated in fishing tournaments in the Decolora Islands, etc., and shone using fishing and subway knowledge in the series.

XY&Z special episode appearance

Significant event: XY&Z special episode appearance
Description: Cooperated with Clemont and Bonnie to resolve incidents like subway runaway accidents.

MPM arc meeting with Misty

Significant event: MPM arc meeting with Misty
Description: First met Misty in the 'Aim to Be a Pokémon Master' arc, involved in Ash and Brock reunion.

Relationships

Pod

Sibling

One of the triplet brothers. Grew up together and have a good relationship.

Corn

Sibling

One of the triplet brothers. Bound by strong ties.

Ash

Travel companion

Traveled together, experienced many adventures and Gym challenges.

Iris

Travel companion

Travel partners who complement each other. Calms with gentlemanly words and actions.

Clemont

Friend

Cooperation and interaction in XY&Z special episodes.

Bonnie

Friend

Resolved subway accident together in XY&Z special episodes.

Striaton Gym

Striaton Gym: leader

Pokémon Connoisseur

Pokémon Connoisseur: unknown

Media appearances

Pokémon: Black & White

Anime / Protagonist

2011年TVシリーズ

Pokémon XY&Z (including special episodes)

Anime / Protagonist

2014-2016年TVシリーズ

Pokémon: Aim to Be a Pokémon Master (MPM)

Anime / Supporting

2023年TVシリーズ

Pokémon the Movie: Black & White - Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice

Movie / Supporting

2012年劇場版

Pokémon the Movie: Black & White - Genesect and the Legend Awakened