Steven Stone/Anime/Main series/Character

Similar to his game counterpart, Steven is reserved to himself and interested in collecting stones. During the, he did care for the in the Granite Cave and attempted to stop the herd of them from chasing , , and  any further. He battled Team Rocket after discovering that they were the ones who made the Aron horde angry.

During the, he became more open to Trainers, such as Alain and Mairin. He is seen as a sort of mentor figure by Sawyer, whom Steven gave a Key Stone and Sceptilite. His usual calm, and a bit playful demeanor is constantly reflected throughout the series, such as during his battles against Alain and Mable; nevertheless, he can be serious when the situation demands. In a particular instance, he was not greatly disappointed or enraged after learning Lysandre's true intentions, displaying his happy-go-lucky personality.

Being the gentle and playful person as he is, he was not worried one bit, when he and his were outnumbered by Mable and s during their battle, also reflecting his strong bond and great confidence in his Pokémon. He tends to appreciate others for their efforts, and has a great sense of honor for fellow Champions, as displayed during his interactions with Diantha.