Blaine

This old man with a passion for trivia is known as the hotheaded quiz master. He's a Fire-type Gym Leader with a veteran Trainer's skill and a researcher's knowledge.

Appearance: Blaine is an old man of medium height. He has a bald head, black round glasses and a white moustache, slightly similar to whiskers. Blaine wears a white lab coat over a black collared shirt with a red tie with 3 orange pokeball logos. He has a black belt with a silver buckle, blue trousers, and black shoes.

Personality Passionate for his age, Blaine has high hopes in his abilities and not the type to be discouraged easily. Proving his skill is what Blaine desires most, even with the dramatic change of his gym that came to pass. Blaine's tenacity lights a fire in his heart, always he bares a smile on his face to highlight his spirit.

Blaine is the Gym Leader of Cinnabar Island's gym in the Kanto region.

Partner Pokémon: Rapidash.

Rapidash's appearance: Rapidash is an equine Pokémon with cream-colored fur and a pointed horn on its forehead. It has small, red eyes and triangular ears with reddish interiors. Yellow and reddish-orange flames stream from the back of its head to form a long, flowing mane. A short version of the mane trails down its back to its equally fiery tail. Flames are also present on its fetlocks. It has slender legs, each with a single black hoof. Blaine's Rapidash is male.

Rapidash usually can be seen casually cantering in the fields and plains. However, when this Pokémon turns serious, its fiery manes flare and blaze as it gallops its way up to 150 mph.

Rapidash knows Sunny Day, Fire Spin, Flame Wheel, and Flame Charge.

Sunny Day: Rapidash causes the sun to shine brighter and making the sky above clear and free of clouds. This also boosts the power of Fire-type attacks.

Fire Spin: Rapidash opens its mouth and a flame is released at the opponent from its mouth. When the flame reaches the opponent, it curls around it in a tornado.

Flame Wheel: Rapidash runs at the opponent and its whole body becomes enveloped in flames. It then tackles the opponent.

Flame Charge: Rapidash becomes outlined in red flames and it tackles the opponent. When the move is used, Rapidash becomes faster.

Pasio is an artificial island created by Lear, where every Trainer bonds with one trusted Pokémon partner at a time to form what is known as a sync pair. These sync pairs fight together in Pasio’s signature 3-on-3 team battles.

At the heart of the island is the Pokémon Masters League (PML), a grand tournament featuring Gym Leaders, Elite Four members, Champions, and other notable Trainers from every region. To qualify, participants must defeat PML Leaders across Pasio and earn five badges while adventuring with their partnered Pokémon.

Centra City is the island’s largest hub, hosting a Pokémon Center complete with a shop and café. Other major locations include the Battle Villa, a multi-floor challenge facility for endurance-based combat, and several specialized arenas scattered across the island.

The most prestigious battleground is the Champion Stadium, where the final rounds of the PML are fought. Meanwhile, the Trainer Lodge serves as a social space where Trainers gather, interact, and strengthen their partnerships.