Palmer

Palmer (Japanese: クロツグ Kurotsugu) is a significant character in the Pokémon series. He is the leader of the Battle Tower in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, known as the Tower Tycoon. In Diamond/Pearl and Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl, he is first encountered by the player in the Fight Area. Palmer is the father of the rival Barry, and they share similar looks and a hurried personality. He is a childhood friend of the protagonist's father, with whom he had a similar start to his trainer career. In Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl, Palmer can team up with Barry in the Battle Tower, indicating that Barry has defeated him. Palmer also appears as a sync pair in Pokémon Masters EX, partnered with Regigigas. In the Pokémon anime, Palmer is a confident showman, enjoying the crowd's attention and inspiring new generations of Pokémon Trainers. He raises his Pokémon with respect, making them nearly unbeatable. His Pokémon include Milotic, Dragonite, and Rhyperior. In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Palmer's backstory is further developed, revealing his connection with Celebi.