Hilda

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Hilda
Alias(es)	Touko (透子)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Hometown	Nuvema Town, Unova Region 57
Affiliation	Traveling companion of Gary and Rosa
Occupation/Role	Pokémon Trainer
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 57: Rosa's Friend

Background / History

Hilda first met Rosa when Professor Juniper introduced them while they received their Pokémon. At Juniper's suggestion, the two traveled through Unova and challenged Gyms together; Hilda routinely looked after Rosa, and they became best friends. They also developed a friendly rivalry, culminating in the Aspertia Tournament final, where Rosa's Serperior defeated Hilda's Emboar. 57

She arrived in Slateport City from Unova to begin a Hoenn journey, where Rosa introduced her to Gary. Hilda promptly chose to travel with them and challenge the Hoenn League, trusting Gary to help organize her regional Gym challenges. 57 58

Hilda tested Gary's strength in a three-on-three battle soon after meeting him. Although she lost, Gary recognized her ability, noting that she had reached Elite Four Candidate level through her own efforts in only a year. They agreed to look after one another during their travels. 59 61

During the group's Hoenn journey, Hilda rescued and later caught an Absol that villagers had blamed for disasters. She also defeated and captured Steelix, the boss of Steel Valley. 78 79 99

Her feelings for Gary became mutual during a visit to Petalburg City's ice-cream shop, where the two kissed with Rosa's encouragement. Hilda subsequently traveled as one of Gary's girlfriends alongside Rosa. 113 194

Appearance

Hilda is a brown-haired girl with a single ponytail and a clear, pleasant voice. When she arrived in Slateport City, she wore a white baseball cap, white short-sleeved shirt, black sleeveless jacket, and denim shorts. 57

• Brown single ponytail.
• White baseball cap.
• White shirt beneath a black sleeveless jacket.
• Denim shorts. 57

Personality

Hilda is confident, competitive, and openly playful, particularly when teasing Rosa about her relationship with Gary. She is straightforward about wanting to assess Gary as a potential Ever Grande Conference opponent, yet accepts defeat graciously and recognizes his skill. 58 61

Compared with Rosa's impulsiveness, Hilda is usually more observant and prepared. She researched Hoenn Contests before arriving in the region, anticipated Electabuzz's evolution after noticing Gary's Electirizer, and remembered Snowpoint City's need for cold-weather preparation. 62 134 474

She is compassionate toward Pokémon and unwilling to tolerate unfair treatment. Hilda insisted on rescuing Absol when villagers blamed it for unrelated disasters, and she later accepted Gothitelle being spared after learning why it had been blocking Skyarrow Bridge. 78 577

Abilities & Skills

Pokémon Battling

Hilda is an Elite Four Candidate-level Trainer with a tactical, adaptable battle style. She uses battlefield conditions, positioning, and timely counters rather than relying solely on direct attacks. 61 659

• Used Zebstrika's Electric attacks against Plumeria's Salazzle, blocking Flamethrower with Thunderbolt before winning with Thunder and Wild Charge. 250
• Coordinated with Rosa in the Hearthome Double Battle Tournament, using Togetic to intercept Gary's attacks and protect Rosa's Kirlia. 382
• Used Gabite's Sandstorm and Dig to create an opening against Rosa's Dragonair, then struck with Dragon Tail and followed with Dragon Pulse. 659
• Defeated Rosa in the Junior Cup's third round to reach the final against Gary. 660
• Overpowered Kohei in the Lily of the Valley Conference to advance in the tournament. 524

Trainer Knowledge

Hilda is attentive to regional information, Pokémon behavior, and battle conditions.

• Researched Hoenn's Contests and Coordinators while traveling to the region. 62
• Identified Psybeam after an unseen attacker targeted her and Rosa on Skyarrow Bridge. 576
• Recognized Sigilyph in Relic Castle and identified Snowpoint Temple as Regigigas's resting place. 482 583
• Understood that Poipole was following Gary because of an extraordinary “aura of light,” rather than ordinary sunlight. 550

Limitations

• Hilda was successfully hypnotized by the mysterious girl near the Spirit World ruins and required Gary's intervention to break the hypnosis. 437
• Her Togetic was ultimately defeated by Gary's Kirlia and Dawn's Piplup in the Hearthome Double Battle Tournament final. 383

Pokémon

Pokémon	Known details	Notable events
Zebstrika	Male; Electric-type; Lightning Rod; Level 58; Elite Four potential 59	Defeated Plumeria's Salazzle with Thunder and Wild Charge. 250
Emboar	Female; Fire/Fighting-type; Blaze; Level 64; Champion potential 61	Lost to Rosa's Serperior in the Aspertia Tournament final; later battled Gary's Shiny Metagross. 57 61
Excadrill	—	Used Sandstorm against Gary's Metagross but was defeated by Flash Cannon. 60 61
Absol	Level 42 126	Rescued from a village and accepted Hilda as its Trainer. 78 79
Steelix	Level 49 126	Defeated and captured as Steel Valley's boss Pokémon. 99
Togetic	Level 36 328	Partnered with Rosa's Kirlia in the Hearthome Double Battle Tournament. 382 383
Treecko	Grass-type 327	Caught by Hilda before her battle with Archie. 328
Gabite	—	Defeated Rosa's Dragonair in the Junior Cup third round and faced Gary's Lucario in the final. 659 660

Equipment / Items

• Rock-type Z-Crystal — Awarded by Island Queen Olivia after Hilda passed Akala Island's Grand Trial. 238

Relationships

• Rosa — Best friend, longtime Unova traveling companion, and friendly rival. Hilda often looks after Rosa while also teasing her; their battles remain competitive but affectionate. 57 61 659
• Gary — Traveling companion and boyfriend. Their relationship began after Hilda reciprocated Gary's kiss in Petalburg City; they later openly travel together with Rosa as Gary's girlfriends. 113 194
• Professor Juniper — Introduced Hilda and Rosa when they received their Pokémon, setting the foundation for their friendship and first Unova journey. 57
• Absol — Hilda rescued Absol from persecution, gained its trust, and became its Trainer. 78 79
• Steelix — Captured after defeating it in Steel Valley. 99

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Hoenn arrival and Gary battle — Reunites with Rosa in Slateport, joins Gary and Rosa's journey, and battles Gary to assess his strength. 57 61
• Hoenn captures and League journey — Rescues Absol, captures Steelix, and competes alongside Gary and Rosa through Hoenn. 78 79 99
• Relationship with Gary — Accepts her feelings for Gary after Rosa deliberately gives the pair time together in Petalburg City. 113
• Alola journey — Passes Olivia's Grand Trial, supports Hapu's aspiration to become Poni Island's Island Queen, and helps confront Team Skull. 238 250 270
• Sinnoh tournaments and Spirit World incident — Teams with Rosa in Hearthome's Double Battle Tournament, later faces the danger of supernatural hypnosis near the Spirit World ruins. 376 382 383 437
• Return to Unova and Junior Cup — Returns home with Gary and Rosa, defeats Rosa in the Junior Cup, and advances to face Gary in the final. 552 659 660
• Isle of Armor training — Travels with Gary and Rosa to train under Master Mustard at his dojo. 692