Riley (Pokémon)

Character
Name:	Japanese: ゲン (Gen) English, Brazilian Portuguese: Riley Spanish: Quinoa Korean: 현이 (Hyeon'i) Chinese (Mandarin): 亞玄 / 亚玄(Yǎxuán / Yàxuán) (more on Bulbapedia)
Occupation:	Pokémon Trainer
Relationships:	Byron and Roark (he has ties to them)
Fandom:	Pokémon
Other:	n/a
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Riley is a Pokémon trainer from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. In the game, he assists the player through Iron Island. He is a fan favorite and the focus of many fanworks. He also makes appearances in Pokémon Heart Gold and Soul Silver, the PokéAni and in Pokéspe.

The Pokémon Riley is most associated with by far is Lucario and Riolu, its pre-evolution. In the anime, him and Lucario share a deep bond called Aura, which Ash Ketchum can also feel.

Canon Overview

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Relationships

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More can be found on Neverending Romance, a community-created relationship name list.

Popular Tropes & Fanon

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Subjects of Fannish Interest & Meta

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Example/Notable Fanac

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Fan Art

• リク絵 by サコ@企画用サブ垢 (2010) Riley with Lucario as well as Volkner with his Raichu.
• 瓜親子とタマゴくれる人 by ミツキ (2008) Riley with Byron and Roark.

References/Further Reading

• Riley on Bulbapedia

• ゲン(トレーナー) on PixivEncyclopedia

• Riley on Shipping Wiki