New Characters

US Name: Hop
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Hop was introduced in the Pokémon Direct in June 2019 and is your friend who starts his journey at the same time as you. He is the brother of Leon, the Champion, and his aim is also to become the Champion, just like his brother

US Name: Professor Magnolia
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Professor Magnolia was introduced in the Pokémon Direct in June 2019. She is the preeminent Pokémon professor in the Galar region, focusing her research on the Dynamax phenomenon

US Name: Sonia
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Soniawas introduced in the Pokémon Direct in June 2019. She is the granddaughter of Magnolia and a childhood friend of Leon, the Champion. She's a researcher and works with Professor Magnolia

US Name: Leon
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Leon was introduced in the Pokémon Direct in June 2019. He is the undefeated champion of the Galar region. He is extremely popular in the region and has the title of The Greatest Trainer in all of Galar.

US Name: Chairman Rose
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Chairman Rose was introduced in the Pokémon Sword & Shield information drop in July 2019. He is the chairman of the Galar Pokémon League, having set it up, and also runs a large business in the region.

US Name: Oleana
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Oleana was introduced in the Pokémon Sword & Shield information drop in July 2019. She is Rose's secretary and vice-president of the company, managing the day-to-day work.

US Name: Bede
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Bede was introduced in the Pokémon Sword & Shield information drop in August 2019. He is trying to complete the Gym Challenge in Galar, having been sponsored by Chairman Rose, but has other intentions as well.

US Name: Marnie
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Marnie was introduced in the Pokémon Sword & Shield information drop in August 2019. She is another trainer who wishes to become Champion of Galar and has a competitive side, but she has developed a fanbase of Team Yell.