Dahlia

Dahlia as seen in Pokémon: Platinum Version
Dahlia
Species	Human
Affiliation	Battle Frontier
Hair color	Black
Eye color	Blue
Debut	Pokémon: Platinum Version

Dahlia is one of the five Frontier Brains of the Battle Frontier used for both Sinnoh (Platinum) and Johto (HeartGold/SoulSilver). She holds the title of Arcade Star and runs the Battle Arcade.

Background

In addition to being a Pokémon trainer, Dahlia liked to both sing and dance. Due to the roulette employed within the Battle Arcade, Dahlia believed heavily in luck and its effect on Pokémon battles. She believed that luck came to those who were happy, which is why she always tried to smile and believe in her Pokémon. She also claimed that she could not help but smile in reaction to a tough opponent. Dahlia always precluded battles by singing about luck to her challengers.

Dahlia was battled after winning 21 and then 49 consecutive battles at the Battle Arcade. In both events, she was proud and happy even after losing. Dahlia gave away the silver print after being defeated the first time, and the gold print after losing the second time.

Pokémon Roster

Dahlia uses the following Pokémon during her first battle:

• Dusknoir
• Medicham
• Ludicolo

During the second battle, she instead uses bird-like Pokémon:

• Zapdos
• Blaziken
• Togekiss

Other Appearances

Other Media

• She appeared in the Platinum arc of the Pokémon Adventures manga, where Platina eventually battled her, with their Pokémon being swapped. Platina eventually defeated her once she got past her fear of hurting her own Pokémon, and Dahlia threw a tantrum in response to her defeat. Still, Dahlia also helped her to research the Distortion World.

Trivia

• She is named after the dahlia flower.
• In Platinum, Fantina claims to be a fan of her dancing.