Norman

Norman is the protagonist’s father as well as a Hoenn Gym Leader.

• Story: Defeating Norman earns the Balance Badge as part of the region’s eight-Gym challenge.
• In the game: Fighting attacks help. Against Slaking, use its inactive Truant turns to recover or set up rather than trading heavy hits every turn.

Story spoilers.

Pokémon Emerald · Game Boy Advance · 2004 · Original Game Boy Advance release; not Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire. · Picture: Original Game Boy Advance-era trainer sprite.