Pheobe

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Pheobe (also rendered as Phoebe)
Alias(es)	“Little Black Coal,” “Little Charcoal Ball” — nicknames used by Roy 1 9 180
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Mt. Pyre clan; guardian family of Mt. Pyre and the Spirit World entrance
Occupation/Role	Heir of Mt. Pyre; de facto ruler of its Ghost-type Pokémon 8 180
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Mt. Pyre heir with dormant Ghost Power	8	Her Ghost Power cultivation is hindered by sharing Mt. Pyre’s energy with Roy; his departure is arranged so she can properly inherit the family’s power and duty.
Recognized authority over Mt. Pyre’s Ghost-types	180	After a year without Roy, she has grown more confident; nearly every Ghost-type Pokémon on the mountain obeys her.
Active Ghost Power user	182, 437	Her Ghost Power can be fed to Ghost-type Pokémon, though Roy’s Pokéblocks have made Gengar and Mismagius more selective about what they consume.

Background

Pheobe was left in the care of her grandparents after her parents entered the Spirit World to investigate vengeful spirits emerging through Mt. Pyre’s gateway and never returned. As the family’s designated heir, she is expected to eventually guard the entrance to the Spirit World and oversee Mt. Pyre’s inherited responsibilities. 8

When Roy was taken in by her grandparents, Pheobe gained a constant companion. His presence made her noticeably brighter and livelier, and their daily bickering, pranks, and shared Ghost-type Pokémon developed into a sibling-like bond. 1 2 9

Roy ultimately left for Rustboro Academy because Mt. Pyre’s Ghost-type energy could not support both his cultivation and Pheobe’s inheritance. Though she initially pleaded to abandon the inheritance so he could remain, Roy’s letter—asking her to strengthen her Ghost Power and promising to return—helped her accept the separation. 8 10

During Roy’s year away, Pheobe matured, became taller, and assumed practical authority over the Ghost-type Pokémon on Mt. Pyre. When Roy returned, she remained angry that he had left without a goodbye, but accepted his gifts and reconciled with him. 180

Appearance

Pheobe is a young girl with short hair and a darker complexion. After Roy’s year away, she is noticeably taller than before. 180 181

• Her “Little Black Coal” nickname is tied to her complexion and is a frequent source of arguments with Roy. 1 180
• She wears a golden Gengar pendant gifted by Cynthia. 180
• She owns a purple Spatial Bracelet containing a communicator and snacks. 180

Personality

Pheobe is mischievous, energetic, and highly competitive. She enjoys attempting to scare Roy with Ghost-type Pokémon, though he routinely recognizes or outsmarts her pranks. Her preferred scares include headless-ghost disguises, Ghost Bride attempts, and using Cofagrigus as a surprise. 1 436 443

Despite her abrasive words, she is deeply attached to Roy. She was devastated when he left Mt. Pyre, maintained his room in his absence, and secretly named a Caterpie after him. 10 184 186 She is stubborn about displaying affection directly, often denying that she misses him even when crying at his departure. 180 186

Pheobe is curious about the world beyond Mt. Pyre. Her first trips outside its territory leave her fascinated by ordinary buildings, non-Ghost-type Pokémon, and the Safari Zone. 444 445 448 She is also protective of her friends and readily agrees to look after a young Absol entrusted to Roy. 448

Abilities & Skills

Ghost Power

Pheobe possesses the hereditary Ghost Power associated with Mt. Pyre’s guardians.

• Her cultivation is central to her role as Mt. Pyre’s heir. 8
• She can offer Ghost Power to Ghost-type Pokémon as nourishment. 182 437
• Her connection to Mt. Pyre allows her to command and organize most of the mountain’s Ghost-type Pokémon. 180
• Her Ghost Power is less appealing to Roy’s better-fed Pokémon after they become accustomed to his custom Pokéblocks. 437

Ghost-type Training

Pheobe trains Ghost-type Pokémon and can direct them in battle.

• Her Mismagius uses moves including Shadow Ball and Thunderbolt. 186
• She understands that evolution does not guarantee victory after Mismagius is defeated by Roy’s unevolved Misdreavus. 186
• She attempted to learn Annihilape’s evolution method from Roy, but gave up after failing to find a sufficiently calm Primeape. 437

Pranking and Scare Tactics

Pheobe persistently experiments with Ghost-type scares, often based on Roy’s horror-story advice.

• Uses Haunter or Gengar to create false headless ghosts and other visual scares. 1
• Attempts to ambush Roy on Mt. Pyre with Gengar and Gastly. 180 436
• Recruits Cofagrigus to frighten Roy, but fails when he sees through her plan. 443

Pokémon

• Gengar — Originally a Haunter; Pheobe’s longtime prank accomplice and loyal partner. It is easily bribed with Roy’s custom Pokéblocks. 1 10 436
• Mismagius — Caught after Roy left Mt. Pyre. It is affectionate toward Roy but loses to his Misdreavus in a Shadow Ball clash. 185 186
• Cofagrigus — A later Ghost-type partner that crawls unnervingly around Pheobe’s room and is used in an unsuccessful attempt to scare Roy. 443

Equipment / Items

• Purple Spatial Bracelet — Gift from Roy; bound to her identity. 180
• Gengar-themed communicator — Stored in her bracelet; Roy is registered as its first contact. 180
• Golden Gengar pendant — Gift from Cynthia, which quickly earns Pheobe’s admiration. 180

Relationships

• Roy — Adoptive older-brother figure and frequent target of her pranks. She depends on him emotionally despite calling him an “idiot,” and their relationship is defined by teasing, reconciliation, and mutual care. 1 10 180 184
• Cynthia — Pheobe’s admired “Big Sister Cynthia.” Cynthia helps her overcome insecurity about her appearance and promises to keep in contact after leaving Mt. Pyre. 180 181 186
• Mt. Pyre elders — Her grandparents and guardians, who raise her after her parents vanish into the Spirit World and prepare her for the family inheritance. 8 10
• Gengar — Her loyal but food-motivated partner; it repeatedly struggles between obeying Pheobe and accepting Roy’s Pokéblocks. 180 436
• Mismagius — Her Ghost-type partner, caught after Roy’s departure from Mt. Pyre. 185
• Young Absol — Pheobe agrees to watch over the young Absol in the Safari Zone while Roy is away. 448

Major Arcs

• Roy’s arrival at Mt. Pyre — Pheobe gains a playmate in Roy and establishes their prank-filled sibling dynamic alongside Haunter. 1
• Roy’s departure — She is heartbroken when Roy leaves for Rustboro Academy to preserve her ability to inherit Mt. Pyre’s Ghost Power. 8 10
• Return to Mt. Pyre — After a year of growth and leadership, Pheobe reconciles with Roy and befriends Cynthia. 180 181
• Misdreavus vs. Mismagius — She challenges Roy to prove that her evolved Mismagius is stronger, then accepts defeat after Misdreavus wins decisively. 186
• Renewed visits from Roy — She resumes her rivalry with Roy, attempts further pranks, and learns more about his increasingly unusual Ghost-type team. 436 437 442 443
• Safari Zone outing — Pheobe experiences life outside Mt. Pyre, befriends Safari Zone Pokémon, names a tamed Mightyena “Red Bean Bun,” and helps care for a young Absol. 444 445 448 450

Notable Quotes

“I won't contact you!” 180

“BIG! IDIOT! ROY!!!!!” 442

Trivia

• Pheobe secretly maintained Roy’s old room after claiming she wanted to take it for herself. 184 442
• She named the Caterpie Roy asked her to feed after him; by the time he learned this, it had evolved into Butterfree. 10 186
• She named a previously aggressive Mightyena “Red Bean Bun” and dressed it in flowers during her Safari Zone visit. 445 450
• Her Gengar is nicknamed the “Mt. Pyre Know-It-All” because anything it learns quickly spreads among the mountain’s Ghost-type Pokémon. 184