Wallace

The Pokémon that you sent out in that battle... At times dancing as lightly as an elusive spring breeze... Yet striking with the sudden surety of lightning from the blue. Watching you command the battle with such ease and grace... Even I might succumb to your charm. Now go forth. Find the truth that you seek.

Wallace in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Wallace is a character appearing in Generation III and VI. He is a Gym Leader in Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, and the Champion of the Hoenn region in Pokémon Emerald Version. He is the only person with the Trainer Class, Sootopolitan (Japanese: ルネのたみ, Hepburn: Rune no Tami, trans. Citizen of Sootopolis).

Quick Answers

What role does Wallace play in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire?

Wallace is a Gym Leader in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, known for his Water-type Pokémon like Milotic and Gyarados. He ascends to the Champion position in Pokémon Emerald. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, he retains his Gym Leader role and also unseals the Sky Pillar. He is uniquely identified as a Sootopolitan, or 'Citizen of Sootopolis'.

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What makes Wallace a unique character in the Pokémon series?

Wallace from the Pokémon series stands out due to his distinct appearance and personality traits. He is recognized for his teal blue hair, light blue eyes, and a white beret. As a Champion, he is known for his unique ripple-edged coat and tri-bracelets. Wallace is characterized by his calm demeanor, elegance, and a touch of flamboyance. He is passionate about the sea and Water-type Pokémon, and is an expert in Pokémon Contests. He values the relationship between a trainer and Pokémon. Despite his celebrity status, he remains humble and offers advice to Trainers.

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How does Wallace contribute to the storyline of Pokémon Emerald?

Wallace, in Pokémon Emerald, succeeds Steven Stone as the Champion, specializing in Water-type Pokémon like Milotic and Gyarados. He plays a crucial role in unsealing the Sky Pillar, challenging the player before entry. An expert in Pokémon Contests, Wallace emphasizes the trainer-Pokémon bond. He shares a past with Winona and aids Steven in various scenarios.

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What is Wallace's specialty as a Gym Leader in Pokémon?

As a Gym Leader in Pokémon, Wallace's specialty lies in Water-type Pokémon, with Milotic and Gyarados among his roster. He led the Sootopolis City Gym before joining the Elite Four in the Hoenn region. In Pokémon Emerald, he succeeded Steven Stone as Champion. Wallace is recognized for his emphasis on the trainer-Pokémon bond and his proficiency in Pokémon Contests.

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In which Pokémon Generation does Wallace first appear?

Wallace, a Gym Leader and Champion in the Pokémon series, makes his initial appearance in Generation III. He is featured in Ruby and Sapphire, and ascends to Champion status in Emerald. He reappears in Generation VI, in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

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Appearance

Wallace is a tall, slender, androgynous young man with light blue eyes, pale skin, and short, teal hair that curls gracefully around the left side of his face from underneath a white beret.

Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version

Wallace wears a long teal and white dress shirt with a pointed collar. He also wears purple pants and white shoes.

Pokémon Emerald Version

Wallace has the same appearance as in the two previous game, though he now also sports a ripple-edged long cloak, which is white on the outside and teal on the inside.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Wallace wears a long white pants, which are connected to his teal upper shirt, leaving certain spots near his belly bare. He also has a purple undershirt, which covers a part of his chest. Wallace also wears green, transparent stripes from his shoulders and a small, ripple-edged white cape, as well as a pair of tri-bracelets on his arms.

Personality

Wallace is calm, cool-tempered, very elegant and graceful, and somewhat flamboyant. He is very kind and respectful of the player character when challenged. He has a great passion for the sea and Water-type Pokémon. Upon defeat as a Champion, he will express his amazement in the battling skills, joyously complementing the player character in a poetic manner and proclaiming them the new Champion of the Hoenn region.

Etymology

The name "Wallace" is likely intended to sound like the word "water." It is a Scottish name originating from the Anglo-Norman French word "waleis," meaning "Welshman."^[1]

His Japanese name, "Mikuri," could come from 水 (mizu, water), 美 (mi, beauty) and 海 (umi, ocean). Following the plant-based naming of most Gym Leaders, it could also literally be 実栗 (mikuri, a type of reed).

Biography

Games

Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version

Wallace is the eighth and final Gym Leader. He specializes in Water-type Pokémon. Wallace is fought in the Sootopolis City Gym, where he gives both the Rain Badge and TM003 (Water Pulse) when defeated.

Pokémon Emerald Version

Wallace steps down as a Gym Leader and gives the position to his former teacher, Juan, while replacing Steven Stone as the Champion. He retains a party of Water-type Pokémon, but the line-up is different than in the previous games.

Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2

Wallace is one of several participants in the Pokémon World Tournament. He is part of the Champions Tournament only.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Wallace plays largely the same role as he did in Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version. He gives out the Rain Badge as before, but now provides HM05 (Waterfall) with it instead.

In addition to the role he plays during the main game, Wallace unseals the Sky Pillar, but he challenges the player once more before allowing the player's entry. At the end of Delta Episode, Wallace and Steven are seen in Steven's chamber in the Hoenn Pokémon League, with Steven asking Wallace to "be behind him to lend him a hand", for someday, when he pursues his own hopes, he wishes Wallace to be with him. Wallace accepts. Wallace and his Milotic participate in Contest Spectaculars as a Master Rank participant of the Beauty Category, after becoming Champion.

Other appearances

Wallace in Pokémon the Series (anime)

Wallace in Pokémon Adventures (manga)

Wallace in Pokémon Masters (games)

Sprites

Wallace's battle sprite in Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version

Wallace's overworld sprite in Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version

Wallace's battle sprite in Pokémon Emerald Version

Wallace's battle sprite in Pokémon Emerald Version

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

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

Wallace's battle VS scene in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Pokémon

Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version

Trainer
Wallace				Payout	4300
				Poké Balls
				Items	File:Hyper Potion sprite.pngFile:Hyper Potion sprite.png
Luvdisc				Sealeo
Base article	Type	Water		Base article	Type	Ice /  Water
	Gender	Female			Gender	Male
	Level	40			Level	40
	Ability	Swift Swim			Ability	Thick Fat
	Item	None			Item	None
	Moves	Flail	Attract		Moves	Encore	Body Slam
Sweet Kiss		Water Pulse	Aurora Beam	Water Pulse
Seaking				Whiscash
Base article	Type	Water		Base article	Type	Water /  Ground
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	42			Level	42
	Ability	Swift Swim			Ability	Oblivious
	Item	None			Item	None
	Moves	Horn Drill	Fury Attack		Moves	Amnesia	Rain Dance
Rain Dance		Water Pulse	Earthquake	Water Pulse
Milotic
Base article	Type	Water
	Gender	Male
	Level	43
	Ability	Marvel Scale
	Item	None
	Moves	Recover	Twister
Ice Beam		Water Pulse

Pokémon Emerald Version

Trainer
Wallace				Payout	11600
				Poké Balls
				Items	File:Full Restore sprite.pngFile:Full Restore sprite.pngFile:Full Restore sprite.pngFile:Full Restore sprite.png
Wailord				Tentacruel
Base article	Type	Water		Base article	Type	Water /  Poison
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	57			Level	55
	Ability	Water Veil			Ability	Clear Body
	Item	None			Item	None
	Moves	Rain Dance	Water Spout		Moves	Toxic	Hydro Pump
Double Edge		Blizzard	Sludge Bomb	Ice Beam
Ludicolo				Whiscash
Base article	Type	Water /  Grass		Base article	Type	Water /  Ground
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	56			Level	56
	Ability	Swift Swim			Ability	Oblivious
	Item	None			Item	None
	Moves	Giga Drain	Surf		Moves	Earthquake	Surf
Leech Seed		Double Team	Amnesia	Hyper Beam
Gyarados				Milotic
Base article	Type	Water /  Flying		Base article	Type	Water
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	56			Level	58
	Ability	Intimidate			Ability	Marvel Scale
	Item	None			Item	Sitrus Berry
	Moves	Dragon Dance	Earthquake		Moves	Recover	Surf
Hyper Beam		Surf	Ice Beam	Toxic

Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2

Trainer
Wallace				Payout	1BP
				Poké Balls
				Items	—
Milotic				Sharpedo
Base article	Type	Water		Base article	Type	Water /  Dark
	Gender	Male or Female			Gender	Male or Female
	Level	50			Level	50
	Ability	Marvel Scale			Ability	Rough Skin
	Item	Rocky Helmet			Item	Focus Sash
	Moves	Scald	Icy Wind		Moves	Hydro Pump	Crunch
Rest		Sleep Talk	Zen Headbutt	Aqua Jet
Walrein				Ludicolo
Base article	Type	Ice /  Water		Base article	Type	Water /  Grass
	Gender	Male or Female			Gender	Male or Female
	Level	50			Level	50
	Ability	Thick Fat or Ice Body			Ability	Swift Swim or Rain Dish
	Item	Leftovers			Item	Life Orb
	Moves	Surf	Yawn		Moves	Surf	Focus Blast
Blizzard		Sheer Cold	Giga Drain	Rain Dance
Swampert				Starmie
Base article	Type	Water /  Ground		Base article	Type	Water /  Psychic
	Gender	Male or Female			Gender	Genderless
	Level	50			Level	50
	Ability	Torrent			Ability	Illuminate or Natural Cure
	Item	Rindo Berry			Item	Expert Belt
	Moves	Muddy Water	Earth Power		Moves	Surf	Psychic
Ice Beam		Focus Blast	Thunderbolt	Signal Beam

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

• Gym Battle
• Delta Episode
• Master Rank Contest

Trainer
Wallace				Payout	5,520
				Poké Balls
				Items	—
Luvdisc				Whiscash
Base article	Type	Water		Base article	Type	Water /  Ground
	Gender	Female			Gender	Male
	Level	44			Level	44
	Ability	Swift Swim			Ability	Oblivious
	Item	None			Item	None
	Moves	Draining Kiss	Attract		Moves	Earthquake	Zen Headbutt
Sweet Kiss		Water Pulse	Waterfall	Mud Sport
Sealeo				Seaking
Base article	Type	Ice /  Water		Base article	Type	Water
	Gender	Male			Gender	Female
	Level	44			Level	44
	Ability	Thick Fat			Ability	Swift Swim
	Item	None			Item	None
	Moves	Encore	Waterfall		Moves	Waterfall	Rain Dance
Aurora Beam		Body Slam	Aqua Ring	Horn Drill
Milotic
Base article	Type	Water
	Gender	Female
	Level	46
	Ability	Marvel Scale
	Item	None
	Moves	Hydro Pump	Recover
Ice Beam		Disarming Voice

Trainer
Wallace				Payout	6,840
				Poké Balls
				Items	—
Wailord				Tentacruel
Base article	Type	Water		Base article	Type	Water /  Poison
	Gender	Male			Gender	Female
	Level	55			Level	55
	Ability	Oblivious			Ability	Clear Body
	Item	None			Item	None
	Moves	Water Spout	Heavy Slam		Moves	Sludge Wave	Brine
Earthquake		Blizzard	Rain Dance	Dazzling Gleam
Ludicolo				Whiscash
Base article	Type	Water /  Grass		Base article	Type	Water /  Ground
	Gender	Male			Gender	Male
	Level	55			Level	55
	Ability	Swift Swim			Ability	Oblivious
	Item	None			Item	None
	Moves	Fake Out	Scald		Moves	Earthquake	Muddy Water
Energy Ball		Ice Beam	Rock Tomb	Rain Dance
Gyarados				Milotic
Base article	Type	Water /  Flying		Base article	Type	Water
	Gender	Male			Gender	Female
	Level	55			Level	57
	Ability	Intimidate			Ability	Marvel Scale
	Item	None			Item	None
	Moves	Waterfall	Crunch		Moves	Dragon Pulse	Blizzard
Ice Fang		Stone Edge	Recover	Hydro Pump

Trainer
Wallace
	Poké Balls
	Items	—
Milotic
Base article	Type	Water
	Gender	Unspecified
	Level	Unspecified
	Ability	Marvel Scale
	Item	None
	Moves	Aqua Ring	Aqua Tail
Blizzard		Round

Trivia

• Wallace is the only type-specialist Champion whose Pokémon are always of his specific type.
• In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire he always turns his body around at a 45 degree angle to the right and only faces the player's direction when directly speaking to them.

Gallery

Wallace in the Delta Episode in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire