About Flannery (Anime)
In the anime, Flannery guards the gym in Lavaridge Town and challenges traveling trainers with the same signature Pokémon they're known for in the games. Their battles with Ash are a memorable stop on the road through Hoenn.
Signature Pokémon
Other figures from Hoenn
Champion
Steven Stone
A wealthy Steel-type collector and the original Hoenn League Champion.
Professor
Professor Birch
Field researcher who studies Pokémon habitats — sometimes while running from them.
Gym Leader / Champion
Wallace
Sootopolis's Water-type artist who later became Champion.
Rival / Coordinator
May
A new trainer from Petalburg who rises to Pokémon Coordinator stardom.
Villainous Team
Maxie
Wishes to expand the land by awakening Groudon.
Villainous Team
Archie
Wishes to expand the seas by awakening Kyogre.