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Pokémon Emerald / Electric-type Gym Leader

Wattson

Electric-type Gym Leader · Mauville City

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

Wattson is featured in Pokémon Emerald — Electric-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

Wattson is Mauville’s experienced Electric specialist.

Appearance

Wattson is an older man with a broad smile and prominent facial hair.

Personality

His cheerful manner gives his Gym a playful atmosphere.

Role in the story

Defeating Wattson earns the Dynamo Badge as part of the region’s eight-Gym challenge.

Gameplay and encounters

Ground attacks are useful, and Ground typing blocks Electric damage. Do not rely on a Water Pokémon without considering its weakness.