gladio (pokemon)
A character introduced in Pokémon Sun & Moon, known in English as Gladion.
The Enforcer of Team Skull. His main Pokémon is Type: Null. He eventually unlocks the true power of Type: Null, evolving it. According to the Pokédex, he is the one who gave Silvally its species name. He eventually becomes the player's second, more serious rival.
He is Lusamine's son, and Lillie's older brother. He stole Type: Null from the Aether Foundation, having sympathized with the experimental Pokémon, and ran away hoping to stop his mother's twisted desires.
In the anime's Sun & Moon arc, Gladio is Satoshi's primary rival. Initially pursuing strength to unlock Silvally's hidden potential, he takes an interest in Satoshi's impromptu battle techniques and profieciency for Z-Moves. His primary Pokémon are Silvally and Lycanroc, the latter of which has its own rivalry with Satoshi's Lycanroc. He eventually meets Satoshi in the finals of the first Pokémon League Tournament of Alola. At the end of the series, Gladion leaves Alola with his sister and mother in search of his father, Mohn.
Pokémon
Games
- Type: Null → Silvally
- Zubat → Golbat → Crobat
- Sneasel → Weavile (SM)/Zorua → Zoroark (Ultra SM)
- Lucario
- Porygon-Z
- Kanto Starter Pokémon (same type as against the player's starter; Ultra SM only)
Anime
- Lycanroc (Midnight Forme)
- Umbreon
- Type: Null → Silvally
- Zoroark