Xerosic

Xerosic, known as クセロシキ in Japanese, is a significant character in the Pokémon franchise, primarily appearing in the Pokémon X and Y games, as well as the anime and manga series, Pokémon Adventures. He is one of the five scientists of the villainous Team Flare and the only male among them. Xerosic is portrayed as a brilliant but ruthless scientist who is dedicated to Team Flare's goals, often using his inventions to harm people and Pokémon. He frequently clashes with the protagonist in the games and is eventually arrested by the International Police. In the anime, he serves as a prominent antagonist, not only participating in Team Flare's schemes but also plotting to kidnap Clemont. The Pokémon Adventures manga offers a deeper look into his background, exploring his motivations for joining Team Flare. Xerosic is recognizable for his pale skin, orange hair styled to resemble Team Flare's emblem, and orange goggles. He is also known to have a team of Pokémon, including Malamar and Crobat.