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Brawly

Fighting-type Gym Leader · Dewford Town

Story spoilers: This profile discusses character history and events in the game.

Brawly is featured in Pokémon Emerald — Fighting-type Gym Leader. This profile covers their background, appearance, personality, story role and practical gameplay details.

Edition covered

Original Game Boy Advance release; not Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire.

Biography

Brawly combines martial training with the surfing culture of his island home.

Appearance

Brawly has blue hair and casual athletic clothes.

Personality

He is energetic and treats training as an active, physical pursuit.

Role in the story

Defeating Brawly earns the Knuckle Badge as part of the region’s eight-Gym challenge.

Gameplay and encounters

Flying or Psychic attacks can help, but prepare for opponents that strengthen themselves during battle.