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Roxanne

Rock-type Gym Leader · Rustboro City

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

Roxanne is featured in Pokémon Emerald — Rock-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

Roxanne brings a student’s interest in learning to her work as a Gym Leader.

Appearance

A neat uniform and long dark hair give Roxanne a scholarly look.

Personality

She is studious and keen to put classroom knowledge into practice.

Role in the story

Defeating Roxanne earns the Stone Badge as part of the region’s eight-Gym challenge.

Gameplay and encounters

Water and Grass moves help against her Rock Pokémon; consider your starter’s current moves before challenging Nosepass.