Norman


 * If you were looking for the president of 4Kids Productions, see Norman J. Grossfeld.
 * If you were looking for the character of the day in The Bridge Bike Gang, see Norman (EP036).

Norman (Japanese: センリ Senri) is the father of the undefined and the Gym Leader of Petalburg City's Gym, known officially as the Petalburg Gym in and their Generation VI remakes Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. He is an expert of, and hands out the  to any  who defeats him.

In the games
Norman is also the player character's father in no matter which gender is selected. The other gender choice (and therefore the rival) is the child of Professor Birch.

Although he is the first Gym Leader encountered, he refuses to battle until the player has at least four Badges. Before stating this, he first introduces the player to Wally (secondary rival) which is when the Pokémon catching tutorial happens. Once he is beaten, he gives the player the Balance Badge, as well as in  or  in.

Norman and his family are originally from Olivine City in Johto. He, as well as the player, have just moved to Hoenn so that he could take up the position of Gym Leader. People have come to describe him as someone who "lives for Pokémon".

Norman also provides special items scanned in via e-Reader to the player.

Norman has known Birch since their school days. According to the TV show Trouble Talk, they went to college together.

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Leader Norman / Reliable One Dad
 * Strategy
 * I flexibly adapt my style.
 * Trainer's Pokémon
 * Grown in a balanced manner.
 * Those grown in a balanced manner.
 * Self-Introduction
 * Pokémon are my life. My chosen path is harsh...
 * I walk the 30 minutes from home to here every day.
 * I've chosen to dedicate my life to Pokémon, but the road is hard...

Loaned
Norman loans this Pokémon to Wally to show him how to catch Pokémon.

Loaned
Norman loans this Pokémon to Wally to show him how to catch Pokémon.

Gym battle




First rematch




Second rematch



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Fourth rematch




Pokémon World Tournament
Norman uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles. Norman will always lead with his signature Pokémon,.

Hoenn Leaders Tournament




Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament




Gathered! Gym Leader!




Loaned
Norman loans this Pokémon to Wally to show him how to catch Pokémon.


 * Petalburg Gym
 * First visit
 * ''"Hm? Well, if it isn't ! So you're all finished moving in? I'm surprised that you managed to get here by yourself. Oh, I see. You're with your Pokémon. Hmm… Then I guess you're going to become a Trainer like me, . That's great news! I'll be looking forward to it!
 * "Hm? You're… Uh… Oh, right. You're Wally, right?"
 * "Hm. I see., you heard that, right? Go with Wally and make sure that he safely catches a Pokémon. Wally, here, I'll loan you my Pokémon."
 * "Hm. I'll give you a Poké Ball</sc>, too. Go for it!"


 * After helping Wally
 * "So, did it work out?"
 * "Now…, if you want to become a strong Trainer</sc>, here's my advice. Head for Rustboro City</sc> beyond this town. There, you should challenge the Gym Leader</sc>, Roxanne</sc>. After her, go on to other Pokémon Gyms</sc> and defeat their Leaders</sc>. Collect Badges</sc> from them, understood? Of course, I'm a Gym Leader</sc>, too. We'll battle one day, . But that's only after you become stronger, ."


 * If the player has no Badges
 * ''"Hm? Aren't you going to the Pokémon Gym</sc> in Rustboro City</sc>? There's no challenge for me to battle a greenhorn Trainer</sc>., I want you to challenge me when you become a lot stronger. I'll battle you, , when you can show me four Gym Badges</sc>, okay?


 * If the player has Badge
 * "I see… So, you've beaten the Gym Leader</sc> in Rustboro City</sc>. But there are many more Trainers</sc> who are stronger than you, . Across the sea in Dewford Town</sc> is a <sc>Gym Leader</sc> named <sc>Brawly</sc>. You should go challenge him."


 * If the player has
 * "Hm…, you have gotten stronger. I can tell by the number of <sc>Badges</sc> that you've earned."


 * Before battle
 * "Hm… So, you did get four <sc>Gym Badges</sc>. Fine, as I promised, we will have a <sc>Pokémon</sc> battle. … I'm so happy that I can have a real battle with my own child. But, a battle is a battle! I will do everything in my power as a <sc>Gym Leader</sc> to win., you'd better give it your best shot, too!"


 * Being defeated
 * "… I… I can't… I can't believe it. … I lost to ? But, rules are rules! Here, take this."


 * After being defeated
 * "With that <sc>Badge</sc>, the <sc>Defense</sc> of all your <sc>Pokémon</sc> will increase. Pokémon that know the HM move <sc></sc> will be able to travel over water. This is my gift to you., I'm sure you can use it correctly."
 * "TM42 contains <sc></sc>. It doubles the power of moves if the <sc>Pokémon</sc> is poisoned, paralyzed, or burned. It might be able to turn a bad situation into an advantage."
 * "As the <sc>Gym Leader</sc>, I can't express how upset I am… But as a father, it makes me both happy and a little sad. It's odd…"
 * "Oh, yes… <sc>Wally</sc>'s parents came calling earlier. They said that they had something they wanted to give you, ."
 * ", you should go visit your mother every so often. I'm going to stay here and redouble my training. It would bother me as a <sc>Trainer</sc> to not avenge my loss to you, !"


 * Later visits
 * ", how are things going? The world of <sc>Pokémon</sc> is deep. I honestly think that no amount of training would ever be enough.


 * Before rematch
 * " … I had a feeling that you would come. I would never refuse to accept a challenge from you. You do understand, don't you? Inside a Gym, it doesn't matter that we are a parent and child. No, because we are parent and child, we owe it to each other to do the best we can. Isn't that right, ?"


 * Being defeated in a rematch
 * "Uh… Haha… Maybe that was going too hard…"


 * After being defeated in a rematch
 * " … What is your dream? My dream… Hahaha… It has already come true, actually."


 * Receiving e-Reader Berry
 * "Hi, ! I just received a very rare <sc>Berry</sc>. I'd like you to have it."


 * (via Match Call)
 * "Oh, ? Where are you now? It sounds windy wherever you are. I just heard from <sc>Devon</sc>'s <sc>Mr. Stone</sc> about your <sc>PokéNav</sc>, so I decided to give you a call. It sounds like you're doing fine, so that's fine with me. You take care now."


 * Match Call
 * After registering him
 * "In <sc>Rustboro</sc>, there's a man that goes by the odd name of the <sc>Cutter</sc>. If you're in the area, you should pay him a visit."


 * After earning the Knuckle Badge
 * "Hm… Little by little, but also very surely, you're getting tougher, . The stronger you get, the farther and higher you soar from Mother and me… This feeling is hard to explain."


 * After earning the Heat Badge
 * "I see… You've collected four <sc>Gym Badges</sc>… There's no avoiding it now. We will battle like I promised. Come anytime. We'll all be waiting for you!"


 * After defeating him
 * "<Player>! You'd better go visit your Mother every so often. I'm going to remain here and redouble my training. The way of battling is deep and unforgiving!"


 * After obtaining the Magma Emblem
 * "Hiyah! Haah! Dwah! …Oh? ! You caught me in the middle of a <sc>Pokémon</sc> training session!"


 * After defeating Champion, before rematch is available
 * "<Player>! Who would've thought you'd become the <sc>Pokémon League Champion</sc>… Okay! I won't be left behind!"


 * When rematch is available
 * "Hm? <Player>? What good timing! This time, I'm going to challenge you to battle. I'm waiting in the <sc>Petalburg Gym</sc>. Accept my challenge anytime!"


 * After a rematch
 * "…You amaze me, . How much higher will you soar?"


 * Littleroot Town
 * "Hm? Hey, it's ! It's been a while since I saw you, but you look…stronger, somehow. That's the impression I get. But your old man hasn't given up yet! Oh yes, I have something for you. This came to you from someone named <sc>Mr. Briney</sc>."
 * "Hm, a <sc>Ticket</sc> for a ferry? If I recall, there are ferry ports in <sc></sc> and <sc></sc>."
 * ", if you have ambition as a <sc>Trainer</sc>, go to the <sc></sc>. It should teach you that there is no end to a <sc>Trainer</sc>'s chosen path."
 * "I'd better get back to <sc>Petalburg Gym</sc>. <sc>Mom</sc>, thanks for looking after the house while I'm away."


 * Pokémon World Tournament
 * Before battle (first round)
 * "I will do everything in my power as a Trainer to win. You'd better give it your best shot, too!"


 * Before battle (second round)
 * "I moved from Olivine City to Petalburg City and became stronger… I'll use all of that strength now! You'd better give it your best shot, too!"


 * Before battle (final round)
 * "I lost to my … I rethought everything about myself, so now there is no way I can lose! I'll do everything in my power to win! You'd better give it your best shot, too!"


 * Being defeated
 * "… I… I can't… I can't believe it. I lost to you?"


 * If the player is defeated
 * "We both gave everything we had. That was a wonderful match."


 * After being defeated
 * "I'm going to redouble my training by taking on this tournament! It would bother me as a Trainer to not avenge my loss to you!"


 * After winning
 * "This time, my victory was a matter of luck. I have to continue to pursue strength and be able to win anytime!"


 * In the lobby, after the tournament
 * "You went all out and earned that victory… You're a wonderful Trainer! I want my kid to learn from you."

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

 * Petalburg City
 * First visit
 * "Not bad… It was a good battle."
 * "Come back and challenge me again anytime. I'll be looking forward to seeing you and your Pokémon when you're a bit stronger."
 * "Hm?"
 * "Why, if it isn't ! So you've finished moving in? I see… Well… I guess we shouldn't stand around out here talking. Do you want to come in for a bit? We can talk in the Gym."


 * After earning the
 * "You look like you've been working hard, Wally. It's clear even without a battle."
 * "<Player>… Considering how much you and Wally have grown, you should be able to handle what lies beyond the sea on now. There are far stronger Pokémon and Trainers waiting for you on Hoenn's east coast. Continue your journey and your adventures there. I know you'll do your best!"
 * "Wally… I look forward to seeing you and your Pokémon grow stronger together. ? Well, take care of yourself out there. Don't forget to drop by Littleroot to visit your mother from time to time!"
 * "Learn a lot!"
 * "…Hm?"
 * "Hahahah! What a coincidence! I caught myself thinking the same thing."
 * "Yes. I know exactly what you mean."
 * "Yes. I know exactly what you mean."


 * Petalburg Gym
 * First visit
 * "You know, I sure was surprised that you managed to get here by yourself. Ah… I see. You're making a good start on your team! Mm-hmm! Then I guess you're going to become a Trainer like me, ? Now that's something to look forward to!"
 * "Hm? Aren't you… You're Wally, right?"
 * "Mm-hmm. I see."
 * "<Player>! You heard all that, right? You go with Wally, and make sure that he safely catches a Pokémon."
 * "Wally, here. I'll lend you one of my Pokémon."
 * "Hmm… I'll give you a Poké Ball, too, so go give it your best!"


 * After helping Wally
 * "So did it go well?"
 * "Hmm. That boy will be worth keeping an eye on. But for now… ! If you want to become strong as a Trainer, listen to my advice. First head for Rustboro City, which lies beyond this town. There you should challenge the Gym Leader, Roxanne. After her, go on to the other Pokémon Gyms and defeat their Leaders as well. Collect Badges from them, understand? Of course, I'm a Gym Leader, too. I'm sure we'll battle one day. But that will only be after you've become stronger, ."


 * If talked to again
 * "Hm? Weren't you going to go to the Pokémon Gym in Rustboro? Sorry, but I don't get pleasure from battling greenhorn Trainers. There's no challenge. I want you to grow stronger before I would consider taking you on in battle. Come back when you've got at least, hmm…four Badges! Then I'll take you on, ."


 * First time entering his room
 * "Hm… So you did get four Gym Badges."
 * "Then, as I promised, we will have a Pokémon battle."


 * Before battle
 * " … It makes me happier than I can really describe. Being able to have a real battle with my own / like this. But a battle is a battle! I will do everything within my power as a Gym Leader to win! You'd better give it your best shot, too, !"


 * Being defeated
 * "…! Impossible…"


 * After being defeated
 * "I can't believe it. I lost to ?"
 * "… … You've come this far…"
 * "That's how it is, then! I will give you ."
 * "Having that Badge will ensure that Pokémon up to Lv. 60 will obey you, even if you received them in trades. Pokémon that know the HM move Surf will also be able to travel over water now. And this is my gift to you, . I'm sure you'll be able to use it well."
 * " will allow you to take revenge for a fallen team member. Its power will be doubled if you have a Pokémon use it in the very next move right after an ally faints. I hope you and your Pokémon will be diligent enough to use it wisely."
 * "… Sigh."
 * "As the Gym Leader, I can't express how frustrated I am."
 * "But, as a father, it makes me both happy and a little sad. It's odd."
 * "… Come on, ."
 * "I'll see you on your way. Let's get out of here."


 * After becoming Champion
 * " ! How's your training going? I'm proud as a parent that you've become the Champion, /. Still, you must not think that you have reached your peak as a Trainer. It's only after you reach a certain height that the view opens up, and you see how far the road stretches. I want to see you trying to hone yourself and your skills even further. I'll be behind you, ."


 * After obtaining Eon Ticket
 * Before obtaining Mega Bracelet
 * "Hmm? Is that an Eon Ticket you have there? Hm…it's been a good 11 years since I last saw a ticket like this… The Eon Ticket is awarded to those who have earned the right to tread upon the soil of Southern Island… In short, it is awarded to those who can wield Mega Evolution, thanks to their bonds with their Pokémon. Hmm. But,, you don't seem to have the skill to handle Mega Evolution yet. Continue to journey across the wide lands and sea of Hoenn, and when you do gain the power to use Mega Evolution, come back here. That is when I will teach you just what the Eon Ticket means."
 * After obtaining Mega Bracelet
 * "Hmm? Is that an Eon Ticket you have there? Hm…it's been a good 11 years since I last saw a ticket like this… The Eon Ticket is awarded to those who have earned the right to tread upon the soil of Southern Island… In short, it is awarded to those who can wield Mega Evolution, thanks to their bonds with their Pokémon. Hm-hmm! That Mega Bracelet that glitters on your wrist there proves that you are capable of using Mega Evolution. That seals it. Come with me, !"
 * "I'll be waiting here. Take care out there by yourself, . I have faith that you're up to the task!"


 * After capturing Latias/Latios
 * "Welcome back, . So you actually managed to find it at Southern Island… The Eon Pokémon! Well, then… Should we head back to the Gym?"
 * "Your meeting Latias/Latios is no less than a miracle. Don't let such a precious gift go to waste. I hope you'll continue this journey of yours, with just as much zeal for Pokémon as you've shown so far."


 * Littleroot Town
 * Post-credits
 * "Hm? What is it?"
 * "Ah… About that… I've been meaning to tell you, but… It now looks like I'm going to have to be at the Gym that day."
 * "I'm sorry, honey…"
 * "Hmm. That's true. We already paid for them, so…"


 * After becoming Champion
 * "Hm?"
 * "Why, if it isn't ! It's been some time since I last saw you, but you look…stronger, somehow. That's the impression I get. But your old man hasn't given up yet!"
 * "Oh, and before I forget… I was thinking of giving these to you."
 * "They're tickets to the star show that's being held at the Mossdeep Space Center. I was really planning to go with your mom, but… It looks like I've got to rush back to the Gym in Petalburg. Oh! Hmm. You know, it is a pair of tickets… Why don't you invite that little cutie / from next door to come along? Now I'd better be heading back to the Gym."
 * "Thanks for looking after the house while I'm away, dear."


 * After completing the Delta Episode
 * "Hm?"
 * "Morning, . You must be bushed. You slept like a log."
 * "Oh, but before I forget… This came for you. It's from someone named Briney."
 * "Hm, so it was a ferry ticket, was it? As I recall, you can catch the ferry from the ports in Slateport and Lilycove. ! If you have ambition as a Trainer, I want you to take that ferry to the . I think it will teach you that there is no end to a Trainer's chosen path."
 * "I'd better be heading back to the Petalburg Gym, then. Thanks for looking after the house while I'm away, honey."


 * "<Player>… At last you've made it to Victory Road. As a parent, I'm proud of you and your Pokémon. There's nothing left for me to teach you. Believe in yourself and keep charging ahead until you're the Pokémon League ! Best of luck!"
 * "<Player>… At last you've made it to Victory Road. As a parent, I'm proud of you and your Pokémon. There's nothing left for me to teach you. Believe in yourself and keep charging ahead until you're the Pokémon League ! Best of luck!"
 * "<Player>… At last you've made it to Victory Road. As a parent, I'm proud of you and your Pokémon. There's nothing left for me to teach you. Believe in yourself and keep charging ahead until you're the Pokémon League ! Best of luck!"

In the anime
In the, Norman is the father of and Max, and the husband of Caroline.

Very early in his Hoenn journey, arrived with May in Petalburg City in the hope of getting his first Gym battle. In There's no Place Like Hoenn, Ash found the Petalburg Gym and met Max, who posed as if he was the Gym Leader. May stopped him and allowed Ash to meet her parents, Caroline and Norman. Norman turned out be to the real Petalburg City Gym Leader. Norman used his Pokémon, a, in an exhibition battle against Pikachu, and later to save May's Torchic from.

Norman is a good friend of Professor Birch and was most likely the person to send May to Littleroot Town to get her first Pokémon. As May did not initially like Pokémon, this seemed to have created some distance between the two. Before Ash knew that Norman was May's father, he commented that it sounded like she knew the Petalburg Gym Leader pretty well, to which she replied, "No, I just wish I did," and became subdued.

In A Double Dilemma, Norman appeared in flashbacks and on memorabilia. It was also revealed that he had a large fanbase in North Petalburg.

In Love, Petalburg Style!, when Ash and his friends visited Petalburg City again, May and Max tried to figure out why Norman and Caroline were getting all worked up as Ash tried to save Norman's three Pokémon from Team Rocket. It all turned out that Norman had Nurse Joy set up a special firework display to make fireworks in a form of a as a wedding anniversary gift for Caroline. During the episode, Norman showed that he was rather dense, not realizing that Caroline assumed that he was having an affair with Nurse Joy.

Ash had his Gym battle with Norman in Balance of Power. Using his, , and , Ash defeated Norman's Pokémon. Upset by his father's loss, Max stole the Balance Badge and locked himself up in Norman's greenhouse. Norman was able to calm Max down, and Max gave Ash his.

He reappeared in flashbacks in Whiscash and Ash, A Scare to Remember!, A Cacturne for the Worse, and A Full Course Tag Battle!.

He made a cameo appearance in Deceit and Assist, where he was watching May competing in the Hoenn Grand Festival on television.

He made a cameo appearance in Saved by the Beldum, where he watched Ash competing in the Ever Grande Conference.

He reappeared in a fantasy in Tactics Theatrics!.

His final appearances saw him watching May in the Wallace Cup on television in Staging a Heroes' Welcome! and Strategy with a Smile!.

Character
Norman cares deeply for his family, wishing his children to have some quality time and good friends. Norman is also very protective of them, often fighting even more aggressively in the process of protecting them. and Max respect their father's extensive efforts to ensure a healthy relationship with them, such as coming home for lunch and playing with his children. In general, Norman is jovial and calm, but at times, he can sometimes overlook things and cannot see the actual problem at hand.

In the broader community, Norman is quite popular for both his looks and his position as a Gym Leader, having an enthusiastic fanbase in North Petalburg and an emerging image in Petalburg City. In battle, he is intensely focused and has perfected his Pokémon in both offensive and defensive tactics. Norman commonly utilizes his trio of, , and to confuse his opponents because they are capable of moving at different speeds. Norman gives his opponent credit for an excellent strategy and accepts a loss as critical to personal growth. He enjoys a challenge, wanting to see his opponent struggle to overcome his strategy and sheer power. However, he does not let his children watch the battle, thinking it would distract the challenger. Max claimed that Norman was capable of entering the Elite Four in Balance of Power.

Pokémon
This listing is of Norman's Pokémon in the Pokémon anime.

In the Ash & Pikachu manga
Norman appears in I'll Win With My Own Battle Style!! of the Ash & Pikachu manga, having a Gym battle with Ash.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga


Norman debuts in the. He is the father of and the newly appointed Leader of the Petalburg Gym. On Ruby's 11th birthday, Norman had his wife and son move to Hoenn to live in Littleroot Town. Due to Norman's dislike of his son partaking in Pokémon Contests, Ruby held a grudge against his father. Ruby decided to run away and prove to his father the superiority of Pokémon Contests to battling. As he left, he took the Running Shoes his father gave him as a birthday present. Upon arriving at Petalburg City, Ruby attempted to avoid being spotted by Norman. His attempts led him to meeting, a sickly boy attempting to capture his first Pokémon. Wally asks Norman if he will teach him how to capture Pokémon as he had previously requested. He refuses due to Wally neglecting to inform Norman about his illness. Norman senses Ruby's presence, but when his attempt to get him to come out fails, he just passes it off as another wild Pokémon and leaves.

Norman's search leads him to the Weather Institute, where he attacks Ruby, demanding to know why he ran away from home. Ruby considers running away, but he decides to stay and fight in order to prove to his father how determined he is. Norman easily gains the upper hand due to teaching Ruby all he knows about fighting, but Ruby turns the tide by using new tactics with the Pokémon he caught on his journey. The battle causes the worn-out institute to break apart, leaving Ruby and Norman left dangling above shrapnel that fell from their battle. With the Running Shoes he got as a gift from Norman, Ruby manages to save the both of them, but is left exhausted and defeated. Norman attempts to continue their battle, but he is stopped by fellow Gym Leader Winona. Winona tells Norman that he is in trouble for leaving his Gym despite challengers wanting to battle. Norman grudgingly obeys Winona's command to come with her. Before he leaves, Norman tells Ruby that he accepts his desire to partake in Pokémon Contests despite his own personal dislike of them. He demands that in return, Ruby should not return home until he has fully accomplished his goals.

Later, Norman and the other Gym Leaders are called by Flannery to meet in Fortree City. They have a discussion on Team Magma and Team Aqua about whether or not one of the teams is evil and the other is good. Norman refuses to pick a side out of disinterest and begins to leave. Winona reminds him that as one of the Gym Leaders chosen by the Pokémon Association, he has to comply with the others. Norman refuses and continues leaving, but is stopped by Wattson. Wattson suggests that Norman use his strength to help in the upcoming Hoenn crisis and apologizes for the others' behavior due to their lack of knowledge about his past with the Pokémon Association. Norman politely tells Wattson to stop talking and heads off.

When and  are awakened, they begin causing  and  throughout Hoenn. Instead of helping stop the Pokémon from causing havoc, Norman decides to fulfill Wally's request and takes him to the Sky Pillar for training. After several days of training, Wally becomes much stronger from climbing the tower and battling the wild Pokémon inside. As they continue to train, Norman gets a call from Scott, who informs him that Ruby was chosen to be the wielder of the Red Orb used to control Groudon. This makes Norman decide to team up with Wally to awaken the third Legendary Pokémon that can stop Groudon and Kyogre,. Upon succeeding, Norman leaves Wally behind and flies off on Rayquaza to Sootopolis City.

When Norman arrives, Ruby is fighting Groudon and Kyogre alone with both the Red and Blue Orbs in hand. Together, they use the orbs in conjunction with Rayquaza to send Groudon and Kyogre away to return to their long slumber. The strain of having controlled Rayquaza for too long causes Norman to collapse and begin dying. In his last breath, Norman reveals that five years ago, Ruby's battle with a Salamence caused it to go berserk and accidentally free the Rayquaza captured by the Pokémon Association. Not wanting his son to take the blame, Norman lied to the association and put the fault on himself. The Association Director barred Norman from taking the Gym Leader test for five years and ordered him to find Rayquaza. Norman was forced to distance himself from his family during that time, which eventually led to Ruby becoming the way he is now. He then dies in Ruby's arms, much to the horror of his son. When Archie and Maxie come out of hiding to attack the exhausted Ruby, they decide to burn Norman's corpse to make sure he won't be able to return to stop their plans again.

Once Archie and Maxie were defeated, Ruby used his to revive all the people that were killed in the final battle. Norman is brought back to life thanks to Celebi's time travel abilities. Afterward, Norman celebrated the victory with his allies and thanked Ruby and for their assistance in the battle. Sapphire immediately challenged Norman to a Gym battle, which she managed to win and earn the Balance Badge.

In the, Norman appears at Meteor Falls. He meets with the that lives there in hopes of getting information about Rayquaza again. There, he meets with Ruby and, who had come there for the same reason. With the old woman's help, Norman determines the Rayquaza may be returning to the location where it was held captive by the Pokémon Association. With 's rings, Norman and Ruby head to Johto.

Upon arriving in Goldenrod City, Norman and Ruby enter the now-abandoned Pokémon Association research facility. After a search through the facility's data files, Norman comes across video footage of the moment where Rayquaza was first encountered at the Embedded Tower. Before they can witness Rayquaza's capture, the video cuts off. Ruby decides that if Rayquaza was found at, then it may have gone there instead of Goldenrod. Norman reveals that he asked Emerald to give him the Green Orb core shortly before they entered Hoopa's ring. He reveals the core was originally created by the Association in order to create an artificial Green Orb capable of controlling Rayquaza, as it didn't have an orb like Groudon or Kyogre. When Rayquaza escaped its captivity, the project was scrapped and the core was thrown away before being completed, where it eventually ended up in Emerald's hands. Norman uses a machine to increase the core's purity, increasing its strength and turning it a shade of jade.

Just as the process is completed, Norman and Ruby are shocked to see that Rayquaza has appeared in the skies. They find Rayquaza feeding on shards of the meteoroid, which have begun falling onto Johto as well. They take to the skies in order to confront Rayquaza and capture it. During the battle, Rayquaza manages to capture Ruby and blocks Norman's attempt to rescue his son. Ruby takes the opportunity to use the scroll he took from Zinnia in order to teach Rayquaza, which will allow it to destroy the meteoroid. When Rayquaza continues attacking Ruby, Norman attempts to control it with the Green Orb core, only for it to fail. Ruby tells Norman to call Emerald and ask Hoopa to bring them back to Hoenn, as he plans on destroying the meteoroid with Sapphire.

After Hoopa opens the path to the Meteor Village, Ruby uses the Jade Orb core to lead Rayquaza back to Hoenn with Norman. When it sees Kyogre and Groudon through the ring, Rayquaza goes berserk and begins attacking the two. Rayquaza rushes towards the ring to confront Kyogre and Groudon, causing Norman to fall off and be left behind. It is later revealed by and  that Norman would assist the combined efforts of the Kanto and Johto Gym Leaders and Elite Four to stop the meteoroid.

Pokémon
This listing is for Norman's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga
Norman appears in the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga in the chapter There's Someone More Important Than Clefairy?!. Unlike other media, Norman does not have any known relatives.

When and his Pokémon visit the Petalburg Gym after getting startled by a Poké Ball that flew from there, they notice Norman drinking and feeling down. Norman revealed to the group as the one who threw the Poké Balls. He then revealed that he felt sad since his refused to partake in any battles. Norman takes out a chart and shows it to Red and his Pokémon that the is stuck inside Slakoth. After took a nap, Norman explained to Red and his Pokémon that Slakoth doesn't like it when someone is lazier than it. Norman then watched as Clefairy went inside Slakoth to get the Balance Badge. After retrieving it, Norman demanded the group to return the badge to him but Clefairy refused. Afterwards, he became furious about this and chased after Red and his Pokémon since Clefairy refused to return the badge to Norman.

Pokémon
This listing is for Norman's Pokémon in the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga.

Trivia

 * He is the first and currently only father of the undefined that has been seen in the core series of games.
 * In, Norman owns a Linoone that knows at level 29, which Linoone does not learn until level 41.
 * In, along with Giovanni, Norman uses more different species of Pokémon than any other Gym Leader at the Pokémon World Tournament, with a total of 10.
 * Norman is the only Gym Leader after Generation I who shares his English name in French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

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