Nate (game)

Nate (Japanese: キョウヘイ Kyōhei) is the male player character in. His female counterpart is.

As the protagonist
Nate is a young boy living in Aspertia City with his childhood friend Hugh. At the start of the game, he sets off with Hugh to collect his first Pokémon. They then go their separate ways and he starts his journey across the Unova region.

Rental Pokémon in Pokéstar Studios

 * For all rental teams used by the player at Pokéstar Studios, see here.

As a non-playable character
If the player chooses, Nate will appear in game as an NPC, first met in Nimbasa City. He will join the player in a Multi Battle against Emmet and Ingo. Afterwards, he will give the player the Vs. Recorder.

Nate will then appear as the player's partner in the Battle Subway when choosing to ride the Multi-Train. Two of the following Pokémon are picked from the corresponding list, depending on what the player wants him to base his team on. If the player chooses "A balance between the two," Nate's Pokémon are chosen from either list.

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Quotes
Nimbasa City
 * Before battle
 * "I heard that in Gear Station you can have Pokémon battles in the subway! So I came here to test my skills, and, what do you know… the were here! Isn't that amazing? I mean, they're the strongest Trainers in Gear Station! And they said they'd battle if it's two on two! This is an awesome opportunity! Would you battle with me?"
 * Yes: "Thanks! Oh! The name's Nate! Pokémon-fan synergy can create a combination that's better than perfect! So I'll have you help me battle the Subway Bosses, then!"
 * No: "Oh, I see! You aren't ready yet! OK, I'll stop them for now, but let's battle together sometime!"
 * "You're prepared, right? Will you battle alongside me?"


 * After battle
 * "They were really tough, even when they weren't going all out! That's the Subway Bosses for you! I want to get even stronger and battle the Subway Bosses when they're giving it their all! Thanks, ! This is a token of my appreciation! Here!"
 * "When you have the Vs. Recorder, you can record your battles with your friends or battles on the Battle Subway!"
 * "! I had a really great time battling with you! I hope we can battle together again sometime! See you!"

In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
Nate appeared in the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, first seen meeting Bianca together with Hugh, choosing as his starter Pokémon. He later appeared meeting Colress in Castelia City, facing Elesa at the Nimbasa Gym, battling Team Plasma aboard the Plasma Frigate alongside Hugh and Cheren, and chasing a member of the Shadow Triad across the frozen Opelucid City, but failing to recover the mysterious item they had stolen.

In Pokémon Adventures manga
The character from Pokémon Adventures is modeled after Nate. He is a high-ranking member of the International Police, although he eventually gets fired from the organization.

In Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~ manga
Arata from Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~ is based on Nate's design.

Trivia

 * Prior to the release of, pre-release media referred to Nate as "Black2".

Names
Tony Rizzo Mélis Sanzo (gioco) キョウヘイ 共平