Jasmine

Jasmine (Japanese: ミカン Mikan) is the Gym Leader of Olivine City's Gym, known officially as the Olivine Gym. She specializes in, and she gives the  to s who defeat her in. She also appears in Sinnoh to give Trainers and to compete in Sinnoh's s.

In the games
Jasmine appears in as the Gym Leader of the Olivine Gym. Her title in these games is "The Steel-Clad Defense Girl." She also appears in.

Jasmine is a shy girl who has trouble speaking. She is compassionate, and when Amphy, the in the Glitter Lighthouse, falls ill, Jasmine looks after it. Amphy will only take the medicine the player brings from Jasmine.

When the player first meets Jasmine, she will refuse to battle, as she is busy caring for Amphy. She requests that a special medicine be brought from the Cianwood City pharmacy. When it is retrieved, she uses it to heal the Ampharos and returns to the Gym afterwards. In battle, she uses the newly-discovered Pokémon, but a  in the Lighthouse says she used to train  Pokémon such as. Once defeated, she will yield the and.

In, Jasmine can be fought multiple times in Saffron City's Fighting Dojo. She will use a stronger team here but will not appear until her Pokégear phone number has been obtained at the Olivine City diner. She goes there every afternoon, between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM, and will afterwards travel to Kanto for battles on Wednesday afternoons. After defeating all of the Kanto Gym Leaders, visiting Jasmine at her Gym in Olivine will cause her to offer to make a trade with the player, although the player will need to talk to Jasmine a second time because she will be nervous about it. She offers a nicknamed Rusty that holds a Soothe Bell. She will accept any Pokémon in exchange, being the first in-game trade where this is possible. Rusty isn't the same as her battling Steelix, as Rusty is male whereas the other is female.

In, Jasmine is staying in Sunyshore City for a while, which she says reminds her of home with its lighthouse and its location on the sea. She also occasionally enters Master Rank s with her Steelix, which is nicknamed Rusty. She gives the player after defeating the eighth Gym Leader, Volkner. A conversation with Erika in HeartGold and SoulSilver places Jasmine's appearance in Sinnoh after the main plot of the Johto games.

Jasmine also appears in Pokémon Stadium 2's Johto Gym Leader Castle. This is the only game where she uses Pokémon outside her specialty type of Steel. She also uses a notable amount of Pokémon, likely to counter Steel-type's weakness to Fire- and  moves.

Rematch




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

Johto Leaders Tournament




Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament




Gathered! Gym Leader!




Round 1




Round 2





 * Glitter Lighthouse
 * Before obtaining the SecretPotion
 * "... This Pokémon always kept the sea lit at . ...But it suddenly got sick... It's gasping for air... ...I understand that there is a wonderful  in ... But that's across the sea... And I can't leave Amphy unattended... ...May I ask you to get some medicine for me? Please?"


 * After obtaining the SecretPotion
 * "...Will that medicine cure Amphy?"
 * No: "...I see..."
 * "Amphy, hang on!"
 * Yes: (after handing over the SecretPotion) "...Um, please don't be offended... ...Amphy will not take anything from anyone but me..."
 * "... Amphy, how are you feeling?"
 * "...Oh, I'm so relieved... This is just so wonderful... Thank you so very, very much. ...I will return to the Gym</sc>..."


 * Olivine Gym
 * Before battle
 * "Thank you for your help at the Lighthouse</sc>... But this is different. Please allow me to introduce myself. I'm Jasmine</sc>, a Gym Leader</sc>. I use the steel-type. ...Do you know about the steel-type? It's a type that was only recently discovered. ...Um... May I begin?"


 * Being defeated
 * "...You are a better trainer than me, in both skill and kindness. In accordance with League</sc> rules, I confer upon you this Badge</sc>."


 * After being defeated
 * "</sc> raises Pokémon</sc>'s </sc>. ...Um, please take this too..."
 * "You could use that TM to teach </sc>."
 * "Um... I don't know how to say this, but good luck..."


 * Sunyshore City
 * When first talked to
 * "...Er...um... M-my name is Jasmine, and I'm a Gym Leader. Oh, I'm sorry, not the Gym Leader of this town... I'm a Gym Leader in the Johto region... ...Er...um... It would be nice if you knew about the Johto region..."


 * If talked to again
 * "...This city makes me feel at home somehow. It's next to the sea, and there's a lighthouse..."


 * If the player hasn't won the yet
 * "Oh, if you don't have the Gym Badge, you'll be forced to turn back."


 * If the player has won the Beacon Badge
 * "Oh, that's this town's Gym Badge. You must be very good. ...Er...um... P-please, take this, too."
 * "...That Hidden Machine... It contains . If you use it, you can get to the . ...Um... I... I don’t know how I should say this, but good luck."
 * "...I came from very far away because I wanted to get stronger. On the way, I met all sorts of people with their Pokémon... They all looked like they were having fun. I felt happy seeing it."


 * If the player has won the Beacon Badge
 * "...Was your friend? Seeing how you two got along made me happy somehow. It must be wonderful having a friend like that. A person that you can share anything and everything with. A person you can compete with without fighting. ...Um, it made me feel sort of warm seeing you two. It may seem odd, but I'd like you to have this as my thanks. This isn't much, but..."
 * "...That Hidden Machine... It contains Waterfall. If you use it, you can get to the Pokémon League. ...Um... I... I don't know how I should say this, but good luck."
 * "...I came from very far away because I wanted to get stronger. On the way I met all sorts of people with their Pokémon... They all looked like they were having fun. I felt happy seeing it."


 * Glitter Lighthouse
 * Before obtaining the SecretPotion
 * "...This Pokémon always kept the sea lit at night. ...But it suddenly got sick... It's gasping for air... ...I understand that there is a wonderful Pharmacy in Cianwood... But that's across the sea... And I can't leave Amphy unattended..." (opens the gate to the elevator)


 * If talked to again
 * "...May I ask you to get some medicine for me? Please?"


 * After obtaining the SecretPotion
 * "...Will that medicine cure Amphy?"
 * No: "...I see..."
 * "...Amphy, hang on!"
 * Yes: (after handing over the SecretPotion) "...Um, please don't be offended... Amphy will not take anything from anyone but me..."
 * "... Amphy, how are you feeling?"
 * "...Oh, I'm so relieved... This is just so wonderful... Thank you so very, very much. ...I will return to the Gym..."


 * Olivine Gym
 * Before battle
 * "Thank you for your help at the Lighthouse... But this is different. Please allow me to introduce myself. I'm Jasmine, a Gym Leader. I use the...clang! Steel type! ...Do you know about the Steel type? They are very hard, cold, sharp, and really strong! Um... I'm not lying."


 * After sending out last Pokémon
 * "Properly tempered steel won't be made rusty by things like this!"


 * When last Pokémon is at critical health
 * "Steel will hang on to the very last!"


 * Being defeated
 * "Well done..."


 * After being defeated
 * "...You are a better Trainer than me, in both skill and kindness. In accordance with League rules, I confer upon you this Badge. With that Badge, all Pokémon, including traded Pokémon up to Lv. 70, will obey you without question. Um... Please, take this, too..."
 * "It is called . Your Pokémon will hit the target with its hard tail, occasionally lowering the target's Defense..."
 * "Um... I don't know how to say this, but good luck..."


 * After defeating
 * "Long time, no see. Um... I'm fine, thank you. I don't know how to say this, but...nothing..."


 * If talked to again
 * "Um... Er... Will you trade your Pokémon for mine?"
 * No: Oh, uh-huh, I see. That's disappointing, but I understand.
 * Yes: "Really? Thank you very much! I'll be happy with any Pokémon!"
 * If an Egg was chosen
 * "I like Eggs too, but I'd like a Pokémon, . One that might have a little training..."


 * After the trade
 * "Thank you so much. I'll take good care of it."


 * If talked to again after the trade
 * "Don't you sometimes feel like scrubbing Steel-type Pokémon? Don't you?"


 * Fighting Dojo
 * Before battle
 * "We're here as we promised... Are you prepared?"


 * After being defeated
 * "True to your reputation..."


 * Pokégear Registering (Olivine Cafe)
 * "Hi! ...! These empty dishes in front of me are not all mine... Er... Actually, the person who sat here ahead of me ate a lot... Anyway, do you want to exchange phone numbers?"
 * Yes: "Now we can contact each other anytime. I should be able to battle you around noon on Wednesdays. I'll be waiting for your call!"
 * No: "Oh... I understand..."
 * "Did you change your mind? Will you exchange numbers?"


 * Pokégear Phone
 * Calling her:
 * "Hello... How are you? I'm doing well, thanks. There are so many other Trainers out there who are much stronger than me... You should challenge them and see."
 * "Hello... How are you? I'm doing well, thanks. I'm usually free on Wednesdays around noon. I could spare some time... Why don't you call me again then..."


 * On Wednesdays
 * "Hello... How are you? I'm doing well, thanks. Amphy's gotten better lately. I've also been able to take some time to myself. What do you think? Would you like to battle me again?"
 * Yes: "Got it... Well, I'll see you in Saffron city at the Fighting Dojo, OK?"
 * No: "I see..."


 * Her calling the player:
 * "This is Jasmine. How do I sound? Healthy? Warden Baoba at the Safari Zone... He came over to my Gym once to introduce himself... He talks a little differently, doesn't he? I heard it's called ..."


 * Pokémon World Tournament
 * Before battle (first round)
 * "I am Jasmine. I use the... Clang! Steel type!"


 * Before battle (second round)
 * "I am Jasmine. I use the... Clang! Steel type! ...Do you know about the Steel type?"


 * Before battle (final round)
 * "I am Jasmine. I use the... Clang! Steel type! ...Do you know about the Steel type? They are very cold, hard, sharp, and really strong! Um... I'm not lying."


 * Being defeated
 * "Well done..."


 * If the player is defeated
 * "I'm glad... I won..."


 * After being defeated
 * "...You are a better Trainer than me, in both skill and kindness. Um... I don't know how to say this, but good luck..."


 * After winning
 * "Properly tempered steel won't be made rusty by things like this! If you keep training without giving up, I'm sure we'll see each other again."


 * In the lobby, after the tournament
 * "The blend of your kindness and your Pokémon's strength brought this victory to you. Um... Keep on doing your best... with your Pokémon."

Pokémon Puzzle Challenge

 * Easy
 * "Um... ...hello. Shall we start?"
 * "Um... How do I say this... Good luck."


 * Normal
 * "Um... ...hello. Shall we start?"
 * "...You're getting better. This is hard to say... But... Good luck."


 * Hard/Super Hard/Intense
 * "Um... ...hello. Shall we start?"
 * "...You're better than me. This is hard to say... But... Good luck."

Pokémon Stadium 2

 * Before battle
 * "Um, I'm Jasmine</sc>. Pleased to meet you."
 * "You must be quite strong to make it this far."
 * "Oh... Your Pokémon</sc> are impressive. I think I will enjoy this."


 * Sending out first Pokémon
 * "May we please get started?"


 * Sending out a new Pokémon
 * "Go! <Pokémon>."
 * "Here's <Pokémon>."
 * "I'm sending out <Pokémon>."
 * "<Pokémon>, are you ready?"


 * Recalling a Pokémon
 * "I'm recalling <Pokémon>."
 * "I'm exchanging <Pokémon>."
 * "That's enough."
 * "Let's switch out."


 * Own Pokémon faints
 * "Oh! That means..."
 * "Oh. How impressive."


 * Player's Pokémon faints
 * "Tee, hee, hee..."


 * Own Pokémon lands a critical hit
 * "It exploited a weakness perfectly."


 * Player's Pokémon lands a critical hit
 * "Oh. Well played. That connected with a weak spot."


 * Successfully the player's Pokémon
 * "Oh, it's become paralyzed."


 * Successfully the player's Pokémon
 * "Oh, it's become frozen."


 * Own Pokémon being hurt by a
 * "It's working."


 * After being defeated
 * "You are truly strong. I'll have to try much harder, too."
 * "I hope you do as well in your next battle."
 * "Perhaps I should step down as a Gym Leader</sc>..."


 * After winning
 * "I was merely lucky."
 * "I never expected to win."
 * "Thank you so much."


 * If the battle ended in a draw
 * "We should have no hard feelings over this."


 * If the player runs from the battle
 * "You're forfeiting? You must have important business to tend to."

In the anime
In Fight for the Light!, Jasmine interrupted 's Gym because her apprentice Janina was pretending to be the official Gym Leader. Jasmine went on to dismiss Janina for impersonating her and also covering her in wax to repel normally effective Water attacks. Jasmine apologized to Ash on Janina's behalf, and added that she would battle him when her Ampharos was feeling better.

Ash and later visited the Shining Lighthouse and met up with Jasmine, her grandfather Myron and her ill Ampharos nicknamed Sparkle. Jasmine and the others flee the lighthouse after James has his smother them with its thick. then kidnaps Sparkle, and incidentally, though Janina and her Onix manage to rescue the pair and Ash sends the evil trio blasting off. After seeing Janina's heroism, Jasmine then sends her young apprentice along with Ash and his friends to collect some medicine for Sparkle from Cianwood City.

In Machoke, Machoke Man!, Ash and the others arrived in Cianwood, and Janina then took an express service back to Olivine City to deliver the medicine. Janina later called Ash to inform him that Jasmine was still not up to battling because of her concerns for Sparkle. Following on Chuck's suggestion, the group then took a detour through the Whirl Islands and later returned to Olivine City in Throwing in the Noctowl for Ash's long awaited match.

Jasmine and her helped Ash recover his  from Team Rocket before sending them blasting off in Nerves of Steelix!. Ash and Jasmine later had their Gym match. While Pikachu defeated Jasmine's in the first round, he was left exhausted and was later defeated by Steelix. In the final round, faced off against Steelix. The long -running round proved difficult for both sides, but Cyndaquil claimed victory after it used to transform Steelix's  attack into a twirling fire twister. Jasmine happily gave Ash his sixth Badge, the.

She later reappeared in a flashback in Why? Wynaut!.

After a long absence, Jasmine reappeared in Sunyshore City wearing her Generation IV outfit in Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!. Ash and his friends were pleasantly surprised to see her again as she watched practice some of his Contest combinations. Jasmine explained the she was traveling around and studying Contest Battles in order to become stronger. After rescued everyone from Team Rocket, Jasmine asked him for a battle and he accepted. Jasmine's battle style hadn't changed much, and Flint's knocked out her Steelix with a.

Jasmine joined Ash and his friends back at the Pokémon Center, where she then told about her fears of being a Gym Leader and explained that it was important for a person to follow their own path. The following day, Jasmine announced that while she enjoyed her journey, she would return to her position as the Olivine City Gym Leader to continue her training.

Character
Jasmine is typically gentle and soft-spoken, though in she is markedly more confident and somewhat aggressive. In Nerves of Steelix! she was not afraid to take on, and was quite vocal in letting know she wouldn't go easy on him during battle. Jasmine holds herself to account in her role as Olivine City's Gym Leader and also expects these standards to be upheld by her apprentices. She is, however, very mindful of her limitations and will seek time away from her Gym Leader duties to collect herself. Her battle strategy is simply to attack her opponent's Pokémon. Jasmine's handling of in Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port! was much the same as her strategy during her battle against vAsh in Nerves of Steelix!. In both cases she was reliant on Steelix's and. She, however, hopes to implement changes like adding offensive techniques to improve her skills as Gym Leader.

On hand
This is a listing of Jasmine's known Pokémon in the anime:

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Jasmine debuted in the being called by the Day-Care Man. She was told to come over, as the Egg her two produced hatched into 's, Togebo. As she passed through Ecruteak City on her way there, an earthquake caused by Team Rocket ravaged the area. She managed to escape most of the chaos by escaping to the Bell Tower, but the shaking caused her to get caught in rubble. Using Amphy as a distress signal, she caught the attention of both and, who arrived to help. They managed to rescue her before the tower collapsed and sent Jasmine off to safety on Amphy's back. Unaware of the identities of her saviors, Jasmine helped with getting Ecruteak City back to normal.

At the Indigo Plateau, Jasmine arrives with her fellow Johto Gym Leaders to participate in an exhibition tournament for the Pokémon League against the Kanto Gym Leaders. In the first round, she faces off against the Pewter City Gym Leader, Brock. She surprises everyone by using, a new Pokémon that no one had known about. Since he knew nothing about Steelix or even its type, Brock is eventually defeated. reveals to everyone the discovery of the new, in which Jasmine specializes. When the Masked Man attacks the Pokémon League, Jasmine and the other Gym Leaders combat his army of mind-controlled s. The fight takes them to the Magnet Train, which is used as a diversion to get the Gym Leaders away from the stadium. After the Masked Man is defeated, Jasmine returned to her usual duties as a Gym Leader.

In the, it is revealed that Jasmine left to the Sinnoh region so that she may partake in Pokémon Contests and refuses to come back until she had mastered them. In Perturbed by Pachirisu, Jasmine makes a brief appearance entering the Master Rank Super Contest.

Pokémon
This listing is of Jasmine's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga
Jasmine first appeared in A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos where she wanted 🇬🇼 to lend her his. She wanted his Croconaw because she needed to get to Cianwood City to get medicine to cure her Ampharos's sickness. Jasmine, Gold, and 🇬🇼 went around Olivine City to find a big Pokémon. They had no luck though. She found a fighting a  in the middle of a busy street.

Even though it belonged to 🇬🇼, Gold wanted to borrow it and they had a battle. Black chose Gyarados as the Pokémon to battle with against Gold's Pikachu. Jasmine tried convincing Black to not use Gyarados but Black retorted by saying that nothing is fair in a real battle. When Pikachu stood no chance against Gyarados, Jasmine took Gold's place. Using her, it finished Gyarados with one. As Gyarados got defeated, the group was unable to use it.

The town volunteered to build a raft for the group to use while the captain provided a map for them to go to Cianwood City. As they got on, it was unable to carry them as it can only carry two people. Jasmine decided to go to there by herself but Gold and Chris were willing to go there instead. Jasmine stayed behind to look after Amphy while Gold and Chris went on to Cianwood City.

Gold and Chris got the medicine. They went to the messenger Pidgey shop to send the medicine to Jasmine.

Later, Jasmine and all of Olivine City came to Gold's rescue while the Black Tyranitar was on a rampage.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
encounters Jasmine in Light Up The Lighthouse!! at the Olivine Lighthouse taking care of her Ampharos. They meet each other again in Tyrogue's in Love?!.

In the TCG
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Jasmine or her Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Trivia

 * Jasmine's Japanese Leader title is.
 * Jasmine is the only female expert.
 * Jasmine appears alongside Whitney and Pryce in the audience of s in and s in.
 * When rematched in, the levels of Jasmine's are the highest of all of the Johto Gym Leaders, despite her typically being the sixth Gym Leader. Her Steelix reaches level 62, while the maximum of any other Johto Gym Leader is level 60.
 * Jasmine appears as an opponent in Pokémon Puzzle Challenge. She uses a to battle.
 * As seen in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Jasmine's Trainer ID number is 26491.
 * She shares her Trainer ID number with an NPC in the Generation II games named Kim who offers an for a  on.

Names
Jasmin Yasmina Jasmine Jasmine ミカン 阿蜜