N

The King of Team Plasma who learned that bonds, not separation, bring true freedom.

N (Natural Harmonia Gropius) is a rival character introduced in Pokémon Black and White. He was beaten by Ghetsis at a young age due to his ability to speak to and understand Pokémon, and was raised to believe humans and Pokémon should be separated. He acts as the "King" and Boss of Team Plasma, and reawakens the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram or Zekrom, depending on the player's version, to assist with his goals. After the player convinces him to abandon his goals, and Ghetsis is defeated, N flies away on his Pokémon. He later reappears in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, saving the player character of that game from being killed by Ghetsis. After Ghetsis's defeat, he can be found in the ruins of his castle, where he will challenge the player to a final battle with his Legendary Pokémon.

Quick Facts

First appears: Pokémon Black and White versions

Reader's Guide

N is a rival character in Pokémon Black and White who forces the player to confront the moral question of whether capturing Pokémon is ethical. He battles the player multiple times, culminating in a confrontation where he uses the version-exclusive legendary dragon (Reshiram in White, Zekrom in Black). After the player convinces him to abandon his goals and Ghetsis is defeated, N flies away. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, N reappears to save the player from Ghetsis, then can be found in the ruins of his castle for a post-game battle against his legendary Pokémon. N also appears in various spin-off material, namely Pokémon Adventures, the Pokémon anime, and Pokémon Masters EX.