Pocket Monster Emerald

Summary
Yuki and Haruka arrive at the Battle Frontier HQ, where Scott tells them about the Battle Frontier, whose facilities have been built in different parts of Hoenn. The two former Rivals both decide to go and take on the challenge of the facilities, but when Team Aqua and Team Magma merge into Team Geo to rule the world, their challenge gets delayed. Meanwhile, a boy named Rald appears and joins them on their journey.

Characters

 * Yuki Birch: The son of Prof. Birch, he is a professional battler.


 * Haruka: The daughter of Norman, she is also an experienced battler.


 * Rald: A boy with chronic headaches, he has a green gem in his forehead, plus weird green markings on his body.

Frontier Brains

 * Noland: The Factory Head, he owns numerous Pokemon and likes to scan battle data, but also battles others. He teaches Trainers numerous skills for battle.


 * Spenser: An old man who can read the thoughts of his Pokemon and vice-versa. Owns a Dusclops, Azurill, Slaking, Crobat, Lapras, Chansey, Arcanine, Venusaur, Claydol, and Shiftry. He gives classes on Pokemon Friendship.


 * Greta: A BlackBelt who is serious and passionate about battles, she got along with Ruby. She owns an Umbreon, Shedinja, Heracross, Breloom, Gengar, and also a Porygon2, which helps her do her side-job. She works as an animator for TV Commercials and TV Shows.


 * Lucy: A silent and narcissistic who leads the Battle Pike. She likes serpentine Pokemon, but hates losing. She owns a Milotic, Seviper, Shuckle, Steelix, Gyarados, and Arbok.


 * Tucker: A Tournament Champion, he holds daily tournaments at his Battle Dome. He enjoys crowds chanting his name. He owns a Charizard, Swampert, Metagross, Salamence, Smeargle, and Beautifly.


 * Brandon: A Ruin Maniac whose facility is the Battle Pyramid. He spends mose of his time searching ruins for artifacts, but found mose of his Pokemon in them. Owns a Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Zapdos, Moltres, and Articuno.


 * Anabel: The Head Frontier Brain, she is in charge of the Battle Tower. She spends her time preparing for battles and running a salon. She owns a Snorlax and Alakazam. She has befriended Raikou, Entei, and Suicune.