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Pokémon HeartGold / SoulSilver / Johto Gym Leader · Flying type

Falkner

Johto Gym Leader · Flying type · Violet City

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

Falkner is featured in Pokémon HeartGold / SoulSilver — Johto Gym Leader · Flying type. This profile covers their background, appearance, personality, story role and practical gameplay details.

Edition covered

Nintendo DS remakes; version-exclusive encounters differ between HeartGold and SoulSilver.

Biography

He takes pride in the Flying Pokémon associated with his father.

Appearance

Blue hair and traditional clothing distinguish Falkner.

Personality

Falkner brings an individual training style to the Violet City Gym.

Role in the story

This Gym is part of the eight-badge Johto journey before the first Pokémon League challenge.

Gameplay and encounters

Check each opponent’s secondary typing and coverage moves before choosing a counter. Bring recovery items and train more than one reliable attacker.