Ryou

First introduced during a brief mention by Lucian, this ambitious trainer officially debuted while preparing for a high-stakes championship match against Cynthia. While hosting Ash and his companions at his training center, he shared a poignant story about abandoning his first Pokémon, a Wurmple, out of misplaced anger. Driven by regret, he dedicated himself to mastering Bug-type training to prevent future mistakes. After a chance reunion with his evolved Beautifly, he ultimately faced Cynthia in a televised battle, though the match ended in defeat.