Hugh

Hugh is the main character's rival in Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2. Both reside in Aspertia City. Hugh raises the First partner Pokémon with the type advantage to the player character's chosen Pokémon and is a key figure within the games' plot.

Appearance Hugh has indigo hair that's spiked vertically. He wears a red training suit with a white collar and a single stripe running down each arm paired with dark blue riding pants that match his hair. His accessories include black finger-less gloves, red shoes with black stripes, and a white fanny pack with a red half-circle. Hugh bears his Xtransceiver on his left wrist.

Personality Hugh is very fond of and cherishes both his Pokémon and his younger sister. Although understanding, he boils up his anger and loses his patience easily— a characteristic most rivals share. He's also quite loud spoken and speaks his mind when his emotions get the best of him, even overreacting when a Pokémon goes missing. Instances of this include berating the owner of a Herdier for showing apparent indifference in his eyes (which was not the case) and scoffing at Cheren's reply by calling it "weak coming from a Gym Leader" when he challenged Cheren to a battle.

Due to a rather harsh experience on his childhood in which Team Plasma kidnapped the Purrloin that was given to his sister as a gift, he seeks to become strong by any means possible to fight Team Plasma (who he has built resentment towards) and search for the lost Purrloin in hopes of bringing it back to his sister. His hatred for Team Plasma is great enough to bear animosity towards the former Team Plasma members, although this changes as the game progresses.