Ardos

{{He has a brother named Eldes, and his father is named Greevil.}}

{{All he cares about is power, willing to use his own father and made him to go on to make more Shadow Pokemon even though he has redeemed himself, Ardos is willing to do anything to ensure Cipher's survival even going as far to use corporal punishment on Cipher Peons and even going as to force sexual stuff as well.}}

{{Didn't know his younger brother Eldes was raped as a child.}}

{{Ardos is extremely loyal to Cipher's cause, even telling Eldes that their father shall be referred to as the "Grand Master".}}

{{He also shows far less in terms of morals than any other member of Cipher, even Greevil, as he tries to force his father to destroy Citadark Isle to save Cipher despite the countless deaths that would result instead of accepting defeat.}}

{{he’s shown to have quite a vicious streak, as even after his Alakazam swiftly defeats Zook’s Zangoose in an effort to keep Shadow Pokemon hidden, he expresses a desire to continue pursuing Zook after the goon runs off.}}

{{The only thing that stops him is his father’s order for him to stay, though of course at this early point in the game it is not known that Mr. Verich’s bodyguards are also his sons.}}

{{Wanting to chase after a goon doesn’t seem like much, but it’s only a taste of Ardos’ viciousness.}}

{{Much later, on Citadark Isle, Ardos is one of five Cipher Admins that are battled there, along with Lovrina, Snattle, Gorigan, and his brother Eldes.}}

{{He doesn’t hesitate for a second to battle Michael in hopes of taking him down and allowing Cipher’s ultimate plan to continue without an issue.}}

{{Upon defeat, Ardos angrily leaves Michael alone and isn’t seen again until Greevil is defeated. That’s when Ardos really starts to show his dark side.}}

{{He tries to convince his father to destroy Citadark Isle, even at the cost of Cipher’s data and efforts, not to mention the lives of the people and Pokemon still there.}}

{{He is appalled by the idea of his father admitting defeat to a kid, but when Eldes gets through to their father and convinces him to lose with dignity, Ardos leaves behind his father and brother in a rage.}}

{{Later on, in Orre Colosseum, Ardos vehemently expresses his disdain towards Michael and vows to keep a close eye on the boy as he plans to finish what his father started.}}

{{In the end, it can be concluded that Ardos may be the most loyal member of Cipher, as he shows even less mercy towards opponents than Greevil, constantly insists that his father be referred to as “Grand Master”, and vows to revive Cipher and succeed where his father failed.}}

{{Ardos is an Admin rank within Cipher and is one of the bodyguards for Greevil.}}

{{Cipher is a criminal syndicate in the Orre region. Their ultimate goal is to take over the world by using Shadow Pokémon, Pokémon who have had their emotions removed, turning them into soulless fighting machines. Unlike other villain groups, they regularly use physical force on humans, leaving them injured on the ground. They have been known to take hostages, and will command their Shadow Pokémon to attack people with full force.}}

{{Ardos battles with a total of six Pokémon:

Shadow Swellow Normal flying

Heracross Bug/Fighting

Shadow Electabuzz Electric type

Shadow Snorlax Normal type

Kingdra Water/Dragon type

Alakazam Psychic type.}}