Kam

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Kam (卡姆)
Alias(es)	Uncle Kam; Village Chief
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Big Shell Village
Occupation/Role	Village chief, sailor, and Pokémon Trainer
Status	Alive 30
First Appearance	1

Background / History

Kam was once a Trainer who traveled with his starter, Mantine, when it was still a Mantyke. Though he considered his own talent ordinary, he continued journeying to see the world, later encountering Octillery and Cloyster. His wife died alongside her Marill after falling into a crack in the Ice Rock while investigating Shoal Cave; Kam eventually returned to Big Shell Village, where the villagers made him chief. 1 8

While leading villagers home from sea, Kam encountered a Wailord carrying an infant in a bedding-lined wooden basin. Realizing that the Wailord wanted to entrust the child to the village, he calmly accepted the baby, named him Zeno, and raised him as family while insisting that Zeno call him “Uncle” rather than father. 1 5

As village chief, Kam earned the villagers’ respect through his experience, hazard awareness, strength, and business contacts in Lilycove City. He led fishing and gathering voyages, sold Big Shell Village’s goods through Matsubara Shiro, and used Mantine to guide boats safely home. 1 5 7

Recognizing that Zeno’s knowledge and affinity for Water-type Pokémon had outgrown the village school, Kam tried to enroll him in Lilycove Trainer Academy. When midyear admission proved impossible, he brought Zeno onward toward Rustboro City; their journey ultimately led to Professor Birch accepting Zeno as a disciple at Littleroot Research Lab. 6 7 13 16

Kam supported Zeno’s Clamperl ranch project by taking him and Gu Yan to sea, arranging cabin construction with the villagers, and helping collect supplies from Lilycove City. He opposed Zeno giving the completed ranch away outright, knowing the villagers would refuse to take advantage of him. 22 24 26

While rescuing a Pokémon trapped in a whirlpool, Kam was thrown from Mantine and suffered a head injury that left him unconscious until the following day. The Alomomola he saved waited at Big Shell Village’s beach for two days to confirm his safety, then chose to join him as his fourth Pokémon. 27 28

Personality

Kam is calm under danger and decisive when others panic. During the Wailord encounter, he stopped the villagers from fleeing and correctly interpreted the Pokémon’s intention. 1

He is deeply protective of Zeno, providing for his education, encouraging him to experience the wider world, and worrying about his comfort whenever he travels away from home. Although he calls himself Zeno’s uncle, he has raised him as his own son. 5 7 8 30

Kam is practical but compassionate. He initially hesitated over the cost of treating Carvanha, yet used medicine worth two months of household expenses to save it; later, he risked himself to rescue a Pokémon from a whirlpool. 3 27

Abilities & Skills

Seafaring and Navigation

Kam is an experienced sailor who has spent decades working on the sea and leading Big Shell Village’s fishing voyages.

• Mantine has served as his most reliable partner for over twenty years and has guided village boats for more than a decade. 1
• His leadership has helped the village avoid numerous maritime hazards and improve its livelihood. 5
• He taught Zeno that successful diving and gathering require attentiveness, focus, and experience rather than a simple trick. 5

Pokémon Care and Medicine

Kam has practical knowledge of treating injured Pokémon.

• He treated Carvanha’s severe injury by cleaning the wound, applying high-grade medicine, and using waterproof bandages. 3
• The medicine cost 1,200 League Coins per bottle and had previously been kept for Mantine’s injuries. 3
• He was known to have cured Dazhuang’s Tentacruel before Zeno brought Carvanha home. 3

Pokémon Training

Kam is regarded as Big Shell Village’s strongest fighter and has prior experience as a traveling Trainer. 5 8

• Octillery and Cloyster originally chose to follow him after he defeated them in battle. 28
• He recognized Zeno’s potential as a Trainer and encouraged him to gain experience through the Wavebreaker’s rookie competition. 8 9
• He gave Zeno battle advice, including observing opponents before a match. 9

Village Leadership and Logistics

Kam manages Big Shell Village’s maritime work and trade.

• He sells village goods through his longtime Lilycove contact, Matsubara Shiro, helping the villagers avoid unfair prices. 5 7
• He arranged village labor to build the coastal cabins needed for Zeno’s Clamperl ranch. 24
• He remains closely involved in the village’s supply needs, organizing fishing trips to stock food for the village and ranch Pokémon. 27

Pokémon

• Mantine — Kam’s starter Pokémon, raised from a Mantyke; his longtime navigation partner. 1
• Octillery — One of Kam’s original household Pokémon; helped watch over the injured Carvanha. 1 3
• Shellder — Introduced as one of Kam’s Pokémon when Zeno first joined the household. 1
• Cloyster — Accompanied Kam’s sea voyage and helped search the river for Hiraiwa’s lost briefcase. 5 13
• Alomomola — A female Pokémon Kam rescued from a whirlpool. She later voluntarily became his fourth Pokémon. 27 28

Equipment

• Village chief’s boat — Used to lead Big Shell Village’s gathering and fishing voyages. 5 22
• Small truck — Used to transport village goods and supplies between Big Shell Village and Lilycove City. 7 24

Relationships

• Zeno — Foster nephew and son-like ward. Kam named him, raised him from infancy, and supported his education and ambitions. 1 5 7 16
• Mantine — Starter and closest maritime partner for over two decades. 1
• Alomomola — Pokémon Kam rescued from a whirlpool; her loyalty led her to join him. 27 28
• Gu Yan — Zeno’s senior fellow disciple. Kam hosted him during the Clamperl project and discussed his life at the research lab with him. 20 22
• Matsubara Shiro — Old acquaintance and Lilycove market supervisor who purchases Big Shell Village’s goods. 7
• Unnamed wife — Kam’s late wife, who died with her Marill during an investigation of Shoal Cave’s Ice Rock. 8
• Big Shell Village villagers — The community trusts Kam’s judgment and leadership, remembering the improvements he brought to their lives. 5

Notable Quotes

“Uncle doesn't want you to stay tucked away in a place like Big Shell Village forever. Even though I'll miss you, you should go out and see this world.” 8