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Norman

Normal-type Gym Leader · Petalburg City

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

Norman is featured in Pokémon Emerald — Normal-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

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

Appearance

Norman wears a practical light shirt and dark trousers.

Personality

He takes his responsibilities seriously and expects the player to earn victory.

Role in the story

Defeating Norman earns the Balance Badge as part of the region’s eight-Gym challenge.

Gameplay and encounters

Fighting attacks help. Against Slaking, use its inactive Truant turns to recover or set up rather than trading heavy hits every turn.