The Pokémon Fan Club Chairman (Japanese: ポケモン 大好きクラブ　かいちょう Pokémon Lovers Club President) is the head of the Pokémon Fan Club, a Pokémon lover association. There are five known chairmen, all of them being Gentlemen or Monsieurs.
There are five chairmen, each appearing in their respective regions. They all seem to have a common interest in talking about their Pokémon.
The Kanto Pokémon Fan Club Chairman first appears in the fan clubhouse in Vermilion City in Pokémon Red and Blue, as well as in their Generation III remakes. He talks about his two favorite Pokémon, Rapidash and Fearow at length, and then gives the player a Bike Voucher, which can be redeemed for a Bicycle at the bicycle shop in Cerulean City. In Pokémon Yellow, he has a new hobby: taking Pokémon photos. The big photos of his Rapidash and Fearow can be seen on the walls of the clubhouse. In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, because of the removal of the Bicycle, the Chairman gives the player a set of clothing to match their Partner Pokémon.
He appears again in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, as well as their Generation IV remakes, in the same location. Again, he talks about his Rapidash, but this time he gives the player a Rare Candy for listening to his story. He also claims to have raised over 150 Pokémon in his life.
"I chair the Pokémon Fan Club! I have collected over 100 Pokémon! I'm very fussy when it comes to Pokémon! So... Did you come to visit to hear about my Pokémon?
No: "Oh. Come back when you want to hear my story!"
Yes: "Good! Then listen up! My favorite Rapidash... It... cute... lovely... smart... plus... amazing... you think so?... oh yes... it... stunning... kindly... love it! Hug it... when... sleeping... warm and cuddly... spectacular... ravishing... ...Oops! Look at the time! I kept you too long! Thanks for hearing me out! I want you to have this!"
"Exchange that for a Bicycle! Don't worry, my Fearow will Fly me anywhere! So, I don't need a Bicycle! I hope you like cycling!"
"Hello, <player>! Did you come see me about my Pokémon again? No? Too bad!"
"I chair the Pokémon Fan Club! I have more than 100 Pokémon. I love them all! I’m very fussy when it comes to Pokémon! So... Did you come to hear me brag about my Pokémon?"
"I'm the Chairman of the Pokémon Fan Club. I've raised over 150 Pokémon. I'm very fussy when it comes to Pokémon. Did you visit just to hear about my Pokémon?"
No: "How disappointing... Come back if you want to listen."
Yes: "Good! Then listen up! So... my favorite Rapidash... It... cute... lovely... smart... unbearably... plus... amazing... oh... you think so?... Too much... wild... beautiful... kindly... love it! Hug it... when... sleeping... warm and cuddly... Oh, and... spectacular... ravishing... simply divine... Oops! Look at the time! I kept you too long! Thanks for hearing me out! I want you to have this!"
"It's a Rare Candy that makes Pokémon stronger. I prefer making my Pokémon stronger by battling, so you can have it."
"Hello, <player>! Did you come to see me about my Pokémon? No? Oh... I had more tales to tell..."
"I chair the Pokémon Fan Club! I raise more than a hundred Pokémon! I'm very fussy when it comes to Pokémon! I surely am! So... Did you come to visit to hear about my Pokémon?"
Yes: "My favorite Rapidash... It's... cute... lovely... smart... plus... amazing... you think so?... oh yes... it's... stunning... kindly... love it! Hug it... when... sleeping... warm and cuddly... spectacular... ravishing... ...Oops! Look at the time! I kept you too long! Thanks for hearing me out! I want you to have this!"
"Take that Bike Voucher to the Bike Shop in Cerulean City. Exchange that for a Bicycle free of charge! Don't worry, my favorite Fearow will Fly me anywhere I need to go. So, I have no need for a Bicycle. I hope you like cycling!"
No: "How disappointing... Come back if you want to listen to me again!"
Yes: "Good! Then listen up! So...my precious Rapidash... It’s...cute...lovely...smart... adorable...irresistible...plus...amazing... Don’t you think so? Oh, so...wild...beautiful...kind... I love it! Hug it... It’s warm and cuddly... Oh, it’s...spectacular...captivating...simply divine... I treasure it... Oops! Look at the time! I've kept you too long! Thanks for hearing me out. I want to give you this present!"
"It’s a Rare Candy that makes Pokémon stronger. I prefer making my Pokémon stronger by battling, so you can have it."
"Hello, <player>! Did you come see me about my Pokémon again? No? Oh... I had more tales to tell..."
The Hoenn Pokémon Fan Club Chairman is at the club house in Slateport City. In Generation III, he claims to have raised over 100 different Pokémon in his lifetime, and he travels across the nation on his Fearow. He also gives out Scarves when the player shows him a Pokémon with a condition high enough in the scarf's respective concentration, which boosts the Pokémon's condition in Contests and Super Contests.
In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, a portrait of the chairman shows him with a Pikachu.
"The Pokémon of a Trainer who has entered a Pokémon Contest... That, I would like to see.
"How is your Pokémon growing? Allow me to examine it. Hm, hm... I see... Hmmm..."
"It's not bad, but it's not good, either... You, the Trainer, must put more effort into raising this Pokémon! For instance, may I suggest that you give it more POKéblocks?"
"Oh, my... Your Pokémon is growing quite well, so you deserve a reward. Unfortunately, you have no space for this in your bag.
"Your <Pokémon>, it is growing in a most impressive manner! It is one fine specimen! But! If you let it hold this, it would grow even better! Indeed!"
"Let a Pokémon hold that Red Scarf. Everyone will recognize the coolness of that Pokémon!"
"Let a Pokémon hold that Blue Scarf. Its beauty will be accentuated much more than now!"
"Let a Pokémon hold that Pink Scarf. It will draw out the cuteness of the Pokémon some more!"
"Let a Pokémon hold that Green Scarf. That will enhance the smartness of Pokémon!"
"Let a Pokémon hold that Yellow Scarf. It will bolster your Pokémon's toughness so much more!"
"I am sorry, but I've nothing else to give you! Nothing at all! After all, you're blessed with the gift of raising Pokémon without resorting to any items!"
"Er-hem! I am the chairman of the Pokémon Fan Club! Being the chairman, I am naturally the most important! No one could best me when it comes to raising Pokémon. No one! In any contest, my victory is a foregone conclusion! But that would deprive others of their enjoyment. So I now while away my time examining the Pokémon of others. It is marvelous to witness how others have raised Pokémon. The contented faces of properly raised Pokémon... The kind and loving gazes of their Trainers... My heart is overwhelmed—there is so much happiness. Oh my! Excuse me! I seem to have mattered on for too long! Please, do allow me to examine your Pokémon and see how it's grown."
"How is your Pokémon growing? Allow me to examine it."
"Hmmhm... I see... Hmmm... It's not bad, but it's not good, either. You, the Trainer, must put more effort into raising this Pokémon! For instance, may I suggest that you give it more Pokéblocks?"
"Hmmhm... I see... Your <Pokémon>, it is growing in a most impressive manner! It is one fine specimen! But! If you let it hold this item, it would become even more attractive! Indeed!"
"Let a Pokémon hold that Green Scarf. That will enhance the cleverness of the Pokémon!"
"Let a Pokémon hold that Yellow Scarf. It will bolster your Pokémon's toughness!"
"I'm sorry, but I've nothing else to give you! None at all! After all, you're blessed with the gift of raising Pokémon without resorting to any items!"
The Sinnoh Pokémon Fan Club Chairman appears in Hearthome City, where he gives the player the Poffin Case. He says that his Fan Club is number one nationwide, primarily because he brags more than anyone. However, he has discontinued his gloating, as he has received several complaints about it. This may explain why only one member is found in his club, as a Pokéfan in Johto states, that "Pokéfans have a policy of not listening to other people brag."
"Hello, hello! How, I say, do you do? I am the Pokémon Fan Club Chairman! Indeed, yes I am! When you wish to treat your Pokémon to a treat, what, I say, do you do? If I may say so, and I will, I feed Poffins to my Pokémon! And why, I say, would I do that? Because the giving of Poffins is a way of expressing your love! For example! If I were to give a Sweet Poffin, the Pokémon eating it would become more cute! For example! A Spicy Poffin will add to the coolness of a Pokémon! In such ways I say that Poffins have nothing but goodness for Pokémon! Therefore! I declare this Poffin Case to be a gift from me to you!"
"I urge you to fill it with Poffins and be generous in dispensing them to your Pokémon!"
"Nationwide, there are other fan clubs, but we are number one! And why are we number one? Because I brag more than anyone! But now I can't brag as much... People started complaining, so I've had to curtail my bragging..."
The Unova Pokémon Fan Club Chairman appears in Icirrus City. He asks the player to show him one of his or her Pokémon, and gives out gifts that vary based on how many levels the Pokémon has gained since it was obtained. For 25 to 49 levels, he gives an Exp. Share; for 50 to 98 levels, he gives a Cleanse Tag; and for 99 levels, he gives a King's Rock. He only gives out each item once.
"Ahem! I am the chairman who loves Pokémon the most among Pokéfans in the entire world! If you are a Trainer, will you show me how you are raising your Pokémon with loving care?"
"If you are a Trainer, will you show me how you are raising your Pokémon with loving care?"
Yes: "Oh! Which Pokémon will you show me?"
"Oh! This <Pokémon> was level <number> when you met, but now it's level <number>!"
"Well...it's a bit hard to tell how much that Egg has grown."
"What? It has not grown at all. Still, if you travel with your Pokémon from now on, I am sure it will grow!"
"I see! Although it's just a smidgen, I can feel your love for your Pokémon."
"You've raised it well. You must be affectionate."
"You've raised it quite well. I feel your love for this Pokémon."
"You've raised it very well. It's received a lot of love from you."
"That is a token of gratitude for showing me your great love for your Pokémon!"
"Well, you showed me good stuff! Please keep raising your Pokémon with loving care!"
The Kalos Pokémon Fan Club Chairman appears in Laverre City. He asks the player to show him one of his or her Pokémon, and gives the player an Effort Ribbon to put on the Pokémon.
"Greetings, greetings! As you can see, I am the head of the local chapter of the Pokémon Fan Club here in the Kalos region! It is my proud duty to grant Effort Ribbons to any Pokémon that are clearly making an effort!"
"Greetings, greetings! Let’s see, your <Pokémon> is..."
"Mm-hmm! It is definitely making an effort! However, it will have to work a little harder if it wants to get a special something from me!"
"It has made a positively tremendous effort! It would look just stunning if you gave it this Effort Ribbon to wear as a reward!"
"Ohhh! With that Effort Ribbon, your Pokémon is positively blinding in its radiance, isn’t it?"
In the Pokémon anime, Mr. Sukizo is the President of the Pokémon Fan Club. He is a man of few words who, along with Mr. Contesta and Nurse Joy, serves as a judge for Pokémon Contests and related events, such as the Grand Festival and the Wallace Cup. He also judged the Pokémon Dress-Up Contest, which was organized by fellow members of the Pokémon Fan Club.
The Pokémon Fan Club Chairman appeared briefly in File 2: Cubone. He gave Red a Bike Voucher so he could get a free bicycle. Presumably, Red revisited the Chairman to show him the bike, as he is seen waving to the Chairman as he walks off with it.
Three of the chairmen appear in Pokémon Adventures manga.
The chairman of the Kanto fan club's first appearance was in Danger: High Voltorb where he forced Red to be part of the community and even borrowed his Pikachu. His Abra, along with all the members' Pokémon were stolen by Lt. Surge. When Red hears about that, he goes to the S.S. Anne to rescue them and give them back to members of the fan club. When the chairman sees that his Abra evolved into Alakazam while being on the ship, he faints. By the time of the Yellow chapter, he becomes inspired to take up Pokémon battling after seeing Red win the Indigo League.
Hoenn's chairman appears in Tripped Up by Torkoal. He meets Ruby and shows him around Slateport City, after which he escorts him to the Contest Hall. He also shows him that not all people in Hoenn are "barbaric" and want to battle with Pokémon. He, along with Ruby, Captain Stern and Dock were abducted and taken to a shipyard as hostages. Days after the incident, he and Dock still displayed effects of being exposed to smoke.
Sinnoh's chairman appears in Perturbed by Pachirisu. He meets the main trio in Hearthome City and leads them to the Fan Club building, where he gives them a Poffin Case. He also tells the trio basic knowledge about the Contests and Poffins and works as a mentor of some sort for them. After Diamond gets busy cooking Poffins and Platinum practices dance moves with her Pokémon, the Fan Club chairman recommends that Pearl works on the move appeal strategy for Platinum's upcoming Contest.
The chairmen are all short odd old men who often give the status of an honorary club member to people they meet who have Pokémon with them.
All of the chairmen appear very similar to each other. While their relations to each other have never been explained, the Hoenn chairman mentions having a brother.
This is a listing of the Kanto Fan Club Chairman's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
The Chairman has owned Alakazam since it was an Abra. Abra was one of the Pokémon kidnapped by Team Rocket on the S.S. Anne. After Red defeated Lt. Surge's Electabuzz with his Poliwrath, Alakazam was returned to the Chairman. However, as Abra evolved twice and the size was bigger than what the Chairman expected, he faints.
None of Alakazam's moves are known.
Rapidash was first seen on the S. S. Anne during the Yellow chapter. It was practicing a Pay Day attack with Fearow. It was shown using the attack on Yellow when the Chairman accused her of sinking the ship.
Rapidash's only known move is Pay Day.
Fearow was first seen on the S. S. Anne during the Yellow chapter. It was practicing a Pay Day attack with Rapidash. It was shown using the attack on Yellow when the Chairman accused her of sinking the ship.
Fearow's only known move is Pay Day and its Ability is Keen Eye.
The chairman borrowed Red's Pika before he boarded the S.S. Anne.
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A Pokémon Fan Club Chairman first appeared in Clefairy's Christmas Present where he was in a poor town and this discouraged him from celebrating Christmas. Giovanni came by to cause trouble. After he was defeated by Clefairy, Giovanni decided to make things up by having Meowth bake a cake for him. However, the cake had a Voltorb inside and exploded when Clefairy sliced the cake. This made the Kanto Chairman and everyone else mad at Clefairy.
A Chairman from Johto first appeared in Togepi's Determination!. He noticed that Togepi doesn't get that much attention unlike Red's Pikachu and Clefairy. This made Red think of the time that his Clefairy and Pikachu were in a wrestling match. Red then sadly admitted that the Chairman was right. Afterwards, the Chairman, Red and his Pokémon race over to an amusement park. They get in and watch his Tyrogue jump off a mountain. The Chairman has a race with Red and his Pokémon. While Red was battling a Weedle, the Chairman rushes over to stop Togepi from getting hurt. After Red explained some things to him, he let Togepi continue the battle with the Weedle. However, as he predicted, Togepi got hurt.
After the competition, the Chairman explained to Red about a Pokémon Dome he wanted to go to and wants Togepi to come along. Red begs him not to do this but his decision was final. Red tried disguising Clefairy as Togepi but the Chairman saw through his disguise. After Togepi decided to go with the Chairman, the Chairman became very excited with joy. He and Togepi go on a ship to the Pokémon Dome where they wave their farewells to Red and the group, with Togepi crying about it. However, a surprise was awaiting Red and the group which was the Tyrogue he had.
The Johto Chairman reappeared in The Food Battle where his Togepi got to reunite with Red and his Pokémon. He challenged the group to a food eating contest using his Togepi. Even though Red almost won, a single grain left over costed him the competition, whereas Togepi was able to finish the whole bowl. The Chairman made a cameo in a flashback in Tyrogue, Returning Home!? when Tyrogue was recalling the time that he was under his ownership.
The Chairman appeared in Vermilion City.