Thorton

Thorton, known as Neziki in Japanese, is a prominent figure in the Pokémon franchise, renowned as the Frontier Brain of the Battle Factory in the Battle Frontier. He is distinguished by his calm demeanor and calculated strategies, battling using randomly rented Pokémon, making each encounter unpredictable and challenging. Beyond his skills as a Trainer, Thorton is also portrayed as an inventive genius, credited with developing a machine capable of analyzing opponents' Pokémon. In Pokémon Masters EX, Thorton forms a sync pair with Bronzong and Magnezone, becoming a playable character. Furthermore, in the Pokémon Adventures manga, Thorton appears alongside other Frontier Brains, showcasing his strength as a Trainer, yet revealing his childish side when defeated. His hallmark is his ability to adapt his tactics based on his opponent's characteristics and to cleverly utilize the potential of the rented Pokémon, which gives him a unique place in the world of Pokémon.