Vladimir

Vladimir the Attacker (Japanese: ジンベイ Jinbei), who is also known as Ralph, is a Pokémon Trainer who resides in Lilycove City. He appeared in Pokéblock, Stock and Berry and Lessons in Lilycove.

History
After battling Winona, was eager to teach his  how to use. However, he was not having very good luck with it. Then Vladimir the Attacker approached Ash. An expert on Flying Pokémon, he decided to help teach Ash all about Aerial Ace.

Using his, Vladimir demonstrated the correct way to use Aerial Ace. He set up a bunch of targets and told Ash he had to try to get Swellow to hit them. Ash had Swellow try this multiple times. Eventually, it got the move down perfectly. Ash thanked Vladimir for all of his help and continued on with to Mossdeep City.

Ash and Max hold Vladimir in high respect, and even bow down to him.

Trivia

 * His English name comes from the posthumous moniker of Vlad III:.
 * His Japanese name may derive from, a famous samurai as Aerial Ace's Japanese name (つばめがえし, Swallow Return) is based on a sword technique used by , another famous swordsman.

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