Roy

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Roy (罗伊)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Sheng Hai University; Sheng Hai University school team
Occupation/Role	Pokémon Trainer; school-team regular member
Status	Active
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Aura Power wielder	4	Demonstrates Aura to persuade Riolu to become his starter and purchases an Aura Power Seed.
Proficient Reaction Speed	12	Exchanges System points for improved reaction speed after his popularity rises.
Aura-enhanced Trainer	53 55	Fuses his Aura with Lucario during its evolution battle; later publicly reveals that he possesses Aura Power.
Psychic ability user	135	Uses the self-created Supreme Psychic Destruction Wave, though the move leaves him exhausted.
Aura Messenger	262	His Aura allows him to sense emotions, clear suspicions among the trial participants, and win the trust of Overlord Pokémon.

Background / History

Roy transmigrated into a world where Pokémon are mainstream and legendary Pokémon possess god-like power. After witnessing Dragon Country Champion Lin Wuya’s defeat, he recognized the status held by Trainers and resolved to become one himself 1.

During his university years, Roy acquired Riolu as his starter Pokémon. He used his own Aura to establish credibility with Riolu, then began investing popularity-derived System resources into its development 4 7.

Appearance

Roy is shown wearing fitted competition attire with breathable gloves that keep his palms from sweating. A shop owner considered his appearance marketable enough to request autographed promotional photographs 100.

• Competition gloves are breathable and comfortable. 100
• He is compared favorably to the photographed “Young King of Beasts Luo” by the outfit shop owner. 100

Personality

Roy is ambitious, adaptable, and highly conscious of the value of reputation. Early in his Trainer career, he deliberately hired online trolls to spread discussion of Riolu’s Champion potential, converting controversy into popularity and System resources 6 12.

In battle, he is analytical and opportunistic. He trains his Pokémon through unusual methods, conceals resources such as Riolu’s Weighted Bracelet, and adjusts tactics to exploit an opponent’s weaknesses 16 22 24. He can also deliberately pressure opponents psychologically, as demonstrated when he taunted Zenia into losing her composure 156.

Despite his notoriety, Roy is described as remaining humble after his early successes. He credits hard work rather than outside sponsorship for his progress and continues setting increasingly demanding goals 17 26 55 92.

Abilities & Skills

Aura Power

Roy possesses the rare human ability to wield Aura, enabling an exceptional connection with Lucario’s line and supporting his battle techniques.

• Demonstrated Aura to Riolu before becoming its Trainer. 4
• Fused his Aura with Lucario’s during its evolution battle against Steelix, temporarily increasing Lucario’s power. 53
• Publicly identified Aura Power as a key reason for Lucario’s exceptional training results. 55
• Uses Aura techniques with Lucario at a level sufficient for Lucario to defeat three of Yue Lun’s Pokémon consecutively. 108
• Can sense emotions as an Aura Messenger. 262

Psychic Power

Roy later demonstrates Psychic abilities in addition to Aura.

• Uses Supreme Psychic Destruction Wave to instantly defeat Mo Yangqiu’s Professional-level Swampert with a non-Professional-level Pokémon. 135
• The move imposes severe strain and leaves Roy exhausted. 135
• Defeats Lin Qing while demonstrating both Psychic and Aura powers during the Professional-level Trainer assessment. 241

Tactical Training and Battle Command

Roy combines intensive training, equipment, and matchup-specific planning rather than relying solely on raw Pokémon strength.

• Developed Riolu’s Lightning Body Tempering regimen, later combining it with Agility for extreme speed. 8 9 22
• Used Endure and Counter to overturn Riolu’s disadvantage against Lin Shixian’s Bulbasaur. 11
• Purchased and tested an Agility TM for Riolu. 16
• Countered Huo Qing’s sandstorm strategy in under ten seconds. 22
• Used psychological pressure to disrupt Zenia’s command decisions against Hydreigon. 156

Z-Move Knowledge

Roy understands the principle behind Z-Moves and attributes their operation to natural energy.

• Explains publicly that Z-Moves are based on natural energy. 138
• Declines to immediately popularize the technique, citing his Aura Power and implying that further research is needed. 138

Pokémon

• Lucario — Roy’s starter, originally a Riolu; his ace Pokémon and primary Aura partner. It evolved during the battle against Zhuo Feng’s Steelix and learned Power-Up Punch. 4 53
• Squirtle — Forced Zhuo Feng’s Rhyhorn into mutual destruction during Roy’s challenge battle. 53
• Electabuzz — Swept a 1-on-3 assessment and later led Roy’s team to twelve consecutive victories; assessed as B+ class. 89 90
• Mimikyu — Becomes increasingly affectionate toward Roy and accompanies him during the island inheritance trials. 100 256
• Alolan Vulpix / Ninetales — Roy promoted his Alolan Vulpix following his victory over Steelix; Ninetales later gained popularity through the school team’s victories. 54 113
• Metagross — Had evolved by the time Roy entered the European Junior Championship and was eager to battle Lin Shixian’s Bulbasaur. 141

Equipment / Items

• Aura Power Seed — Purchased with popularity points after recruiting Riolu. 4
• Energy Cubes — System-purchased training resource for Riolu. 7
• Weighted Bracelet — Worn constantly by Riolu during training; removing it reveals its full speed and power. 7 16 24
• Correction Scarf — Purchased from the System for Riolu’s training. 7
• Willpower Bell — Purchased from the System for Riolu’s training. 7
• Agility TM — Purchased for Riolu at significant popularity-point cost. 16
• Key Stone — A Junior Championship prize that motivates Roy to enter the European competition. 141

Relationships

• Lucario — Starter and ace Pokémon; their Aura resonance and mutual trust are central to Roy’s combat style. 4 53 108
• Mu Tianyang — Childhood friend who initially questions Roy’s abrupt Trainer ambition; later registers for the Freshman Representative Battle alongside him. 1 12
• Mu Xixi — Member of the Mu family and a supporter who watches Roy’s match against Yang Dong with his parents. 20
• Lin Shixian — Early rival; after Roy defeats him, Lin Shixian becomes a vocal supporter who wants Roy to defeat other recommended students. 15
• Fang Hang — Sheng Hai University school-team captain who recognizes Roy’s strength, offers guidance, and expects Roy to lead the team after his graduation. 49 55 92
• Zhuo Feng — School-team member defeated by Roy; accepts Roy’s victory and later follows Roy’s progress closely. 53 90
• Professor Xing — Supportive mentor figure who later grants Roy leave to participate in the European Junior Championship. 28 141
• Heavenly King Luo — Explains the Professional-level threshold, Species Limit Level, and the role of Qi in surpassing racial limits. 81
• Mew — Provides Roy with information about Kurama and is associated with Roy’s later status as a divine envoy. 171 178
• Tapu Koko — Communicates with Roy through Overlord Wimpod during the Alola Spirit Realm crisis. 262
• Overlord Pokémon — Led by Kommo-o, they submit to Roy and seek his command against the Alola Spirit Realm intruders. 262

Story Role / Major Arcs

Sheng Hai New Star Cup

Roy enters the Freshman Representative Battle after building substantial attention around Riolu. He defeats Lin Shixian, Yang Dong, Huo Qing, Meng Duoduo, and finally Xiao Bin, winning the Sheng Hai New Star Cup and becoming Chief Recommended Student 6 15 20 22 24 28.

His victory over Xiao Bin is secured when Riolu uses Aura Sphere, a move considered exceptionally rare and associated with Mythical Pokémon 28.

School Team Challenge

After a two-month training absence, Roy returns to Sheng Hai University riding a Dragonite and challenges the school team structure. His Squirtle and Riolu defeat Zhuo Feng’s team, with Riolu evolving into Lucario mid-battle; Roy then becomes the school team’s first first-year regular member 49 53 55.

East China League

Roy becomes one of Sheng Hai University’s principal battle assets. Lucario defeats Yue Lun’s three Pokémon consecutively, and Roy’s repeated overwhelming performances earn him the nickname “Demon King” 108 113.

Against Mo Yangqiu, Roy unveils Supreme Psychic Destruction Wave, defeating a Professional-level Swampert and attracting widespread attention from Trainers, reporters, and elite Psychic specialists 135.

European Junior Championship

Roy enters the European Junior Championship after learning that its top-four prize includes a Key Stone. His stated goal is to secure the Key Stone and, if necessary, obtain a Mega Stone through other means 141.

Alola Spirit Realm Trials

The Guardian Deities secretly revoke Roy’s qualification to become Island King because of his unusual bond with Cosmoem, instead allowing him to continue through inheritance trials. Roy trains mobile Haki with Mimikyu and receives an inheritance-related task from Overlord Ribombee 254 256.

During an invasion of the Alola Spirit Realm, Roy’s Aura Messenger status helps unite the trial participants. Kommo-o and other Overlord Pokémon submit to him and request his leadership in battle 262.

Professional-level Trainer Assessment

Roy applies for the Professional-level Trainer assessment at the Sheng Hai Trainer Association, drawing attention because of his age and reputation. He passes the strength and team-battle stages after defeating Lin Qing, then receives a mission to apprehend the fugitive researcher Chang Qi in New York 233 241.

Trivia

• Roy’s early publicity campaign included hiring trolls to promote Riolu’s Champion-potential claim on the university forum. 6
• His ID photograph went viral during his initial training period. 9
• Huo Qing’s line, “Why can’t Protect protect?”, became a meme after Roy’s battle strategy bypassed Sandshrew’s defense. 22
• Roy’s popularity as Mew’s divine envoy causes a major worldwide increase in popularity points for his Pokémon. 178