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'{{CharacterProfile|name=<b>Japanese</b>: ヒビキ (<i>Hibiki</i>)<br><b>English</b>: Ethan<br><b>Spanish</b>: Eco<br><b>Korean</b>: 심향 (<i>Simhyang</i>)<br><b>Chinese (Mandarin)</b>: 阿響 (<i>Ā Xiǎng</i>)<br><b>Chinese (Cantonese)</b>: 阿響 (<i>A Héung</i>)<br>(more on [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ethan_(game) Bulbapedia])|relationships=[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Mom Mom] (mother)|other=[[Kris (Pokémon)]] (first female counterpart)<br>[[Lyra (Pokémon)]] (second first female counterpart)<br>[[Jimmy (Pokémon)]] (anime counterpart)<br>[[Gold (Pokémon Special)]] (manga counterpart)|occupation=Pokémon Trainer<br>Pokémon Champion|fandom=[[Pokémon]]}}{{ExpandArticle}}'''Ethan''' is a Pokémon Trainer and a playable character originally from ''[[Pokémon Gold and Silver]]''. He is popular with fans, though less so than one of his female counterparts, [[Lyra (Pokémon)|Lyra]]. He is also in ''[[Pokémon Masters]].'' He was not canonically known as Ethan until the unveil of ''[[Pokémon Heart Gold and Soul Silver]]'' in late 2009, giving him an official name 10 years after [[Fanon Personal Name|being previously unnamed]]. [[Fanworks]] made before 2009 mostly refereed to him as Gold, after his [[Cross-canon Counterpart|cross-canon counterpart]] in the ''[[Pokémon Special]]'' manga. Many fans prefer the name Gold over Ethan. The Pokémon he is most associated with are [[Togepi]], [[Typhlosion]], [[Marill]] and [[Lugia]]. ==Canon Overview== [characterization, story role, further important appearances] ==== Fanon/Alternate Names ==== The protagonist of ''Gold and Silver'' as well as his cross-canon counterparts have been given several names by fans. Other than Gold, these are: * '''Hiro''', coming from one of the default names in ''Gold and Silver'' if the player does not specify their name.<ref>{{Source|url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ethan_(game)#Optional_names|title=Ethan (game)#Optional_names on Bulbapedia}}</ref> This was a localization of '''Hiroki''' [ヒロキ ], which filled the same slot of data in the game in the Japanese release. * '''Chris''', coming from his default name in ''[[Pokémon Crystal]]''. This was seen as the male equivalent of [[Kris (Pokémon)|Kris]], the female playable character, which originated from this default name for her in Crystal before later becoming canon. ==Relationships == ==== [[M/M]] | ''[[Yaoi]]'' ==== * Ethan is most commonly paired up with [[Silver (Pokémon)|Silver]], forming [[HunterShipping]]<ref>{{Source|url=https://forums.bulbagarden.net/index.php?threads/neverending-romance-the-shipping-list-revival.273465/|archiveurl=|title=Neverending Romance -- The Shipping List Revival on the Bulbagarden Forums, last accessed 18 January 2025}}</ref>. In Japanese, this is most often called シルヒビ (''Shiruhibi''), meaning Silver is the ''[[seme]]'' and Ethan is the ''[[uke]]'' in the [[Coupling (glossary term)|''coupling'']]. ** [[Gyaku Kappuringu|The opposite]] is also commonly shipped and is written as ヒビシル (''Hibishiru''). ** Another way of writing it is ライヒビ (''Raihibi''), meaning Rival x Ethan ** ライ主♂ (''Rai-nushi ♂'') and 主♂ライ (''Shu ♂ rai''), both meaning Rival x Protagonist, also work. * Ethan is also shipped with [[Red (Pokémon)|Red]], forming [[HeartGoldShipping]]. In Japanese, this is most often called レヒビ (''Rehibi''), meaning Red is the ''[[seme]]'' and Ethan is the ''[[uke]]'' in the [[Coupling (glossary term)|''coupling'']]. ** [[Gyaku Kappuringu|The opposite]] is also commonly shipped and is written as ヒビレ (''Hibire''). * Ethan is also shipped with [[Lance (Pokémon)|Lance]], forming [[JohtoChampionShipping]]. In Japanese, this is most often called ワタヒビ (''Watahibi''), meaning Lance is the ''[[seme]]'' and Ethan is the ''[[uke]]'' in the [[Coupling (glossary term)|''coupling'']]. ** [[Gyaku Kappuringu|The opposite]] is also commonly shipped and is written as ヒビワタ (''Hibiwata''). ** [[Ethan & Lance]] is also a common. *Ethan is also shipped with [[Morty (Pokémon)|Morty]], forming [[ParanormalShipping]]. In Japanese, this is most often called マツヒビ (''Matsuhibi''), meaning Morty is the ''[[seme]]'' and Ethan is the ''[[uke]]'' in the [[Coupling (glossary term)|''coupling'']]. ==== [[F/M]] | ''[[NL]]'' ==== * Ethan is also shipped with [[Lyra (Pokémon)|Lyra]], forming [[HeartSoulShipping]]. In Japanese, this is called ヒビコト (''Hibikoto''). ** [[Gyaku Kappuringu|The opposite]] is also commonly shipped and is written as コトヒビ (''Kotohibi''). ** It had its own section on [[Bulbapedia]], seen {{Source|url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Shipping:List_of_game_shippings#HunterShipping_.2F_RedemptionShipping_.2F_SoulSilverShipping|title=here|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20180912063438/https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Shipping:List_of_game_shippings#HunterShipping_.2F_RedemptionShipping_.2F_SoulSilverShipping}}. * Ethan is also shipped with [[Dawn (Pokémon Game Series)|Dawn]], forming [[GoldLightShipping]]. In Japanese, this is called ヒビヒカ (''Hibihika''). ==== [[Gen]] | ''[[Combi]]'' ==== * Together, Ethan, Silver and Kris/Lyra make up the [[Johto Trio]]. ** In Japanese, their [[gen]] ([[Combi|''combi'']] in Japanese) relationship is called 城都トリオ, meaning ''Johto Trio''. ** This is not to be confused with ジョウトリオ, which is this same group but for [[Pokéspe]]. ** ジョウト組 may also be used, though that just translates as ''Johto Group'', so it includes any large group of Johto characters. *[[Ethan & Silver]] is also popular on its own. *Ethan, [[Brendan (Pokémon)|Brendan]] and [[Lucas (Pokémon)|Lucas]] also form the [[Ki Trio]]. ===Less Popular Relationships=== * with Lyra and Silver - [[SamisenShipping]] * with [[Blue Oak (Pokémon Game Series)|Blue Oak]] - [[InspirationalShipping]] * with [[Clair (Pokémon)|Clair]] - [[BakuryuShipping]], ヒビイブ (''Hibiibu'') * with [[Gold (Pokémon Special)|Gold]] from ''[[Pokémon Special]]'' - [[GoldenShipping]], ヒビゴー (''Hibigō'') ==== Coined Ship Names ==== <div style="-moz-column-count:2; -webkit-column-count:2; column-count:2;"> *[[AcquiescenceShipping]] - [[Bruno (Pokémon)|Bruno]] & Ethan *[[AdorkableShipping]] - [[Bill (Pokémon)|Bill]] & Ethan *[[AlchemistShipping]] - Ethan & [[Jasmine (Pokémon)|Jasmine]] *[[AmarettoShipping]] - Ethan & [[Iris (Pokémon)|Iris]] *[[AnomalousShipping]] - Ethan & [[Agatha (Pokémon)|Agatha]] *[[AphidShipping]] - [[Aaron (Pokémon)|Aaron]] & Ethan *[[AquaAuraShipping]] - Ethan & [[Suicune]] *[[BakuryuShipping]] - Ethan & [[Clair (Pokémon)|Clair]]</div>More can be found on [[Neverending Romance]], a community-created [[Pairing Name|relationship name]] list. == Popular [[Tropes]] & [[Fanon]]== Ethan is also commonly portrayed as fun-loving and bright to contrast more with [[Silver (Pokémon)|Silver]] in [[friendship]] and [[M/M]] fic. This is inspired by his portrayal in [[Pokémon Special|Pokémon manga]], as seen in [[Pokemon Masters|''Pokemon Masters'']]' own interpretation of the character. ==Subjects of [[Fannish]] Interest & [[Meta]]== [discourse, trivia, popular memes, character analysis, fan reactions, really anything] ==Example/Notable [[Fanac]]== {{ExamplesWanted}} ===Fan Communities/Fan Events=== *{{Source|url=https://newbarkheroes.livejournal.com/|title=newbarkheroes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130806234932/https://newbarkheroes.livejournal.com/}}, a general shipping community for any combination of Ethan/Silver/Kris/Lyra fanfiction on [[LiveJournal]] *{{Source|url=https://gold-jimmyfanclub.deviantart.com|title=gold-jimmyfanclub|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130423112831/https://gold-jimmyfanclub.deviantart.com}}, a club on [[Deviantart]] *{{Source|url=https://gold-kunfc.deviantart.com|title=gold-kunfc|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130720063938/https://gold-kunfc.deviantart.com}}, a club on Deviantart *{{Source|url=http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/pokemon-ethan|title=pokemon-ethan|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829165903/http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/pokemon-ethan}}, a community on [[Fanpop]] *{{Source|url=https://EthanxLyra-FC.deviantart.com/|title=EthanxLyra-FC|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110123206/https://EthanxLyra-FC.deviantart.com/}}, a club on Deviantart for Ethan/Lyra ===Fan Art=== *{{Source|url=https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/84905054|title=ヒビキvsレッド}} by ぽんゆい, fanart of Ethan battling against [[Red (Pokémon)|Red]] on Mt. Silver. ===Fan Fic=== *[[Lost Silver]]<ref>{{Source|url=https://creepypastafiles.fandom.com/wiki/Lost_Silver|title=Lost Silver on the creepypastafiles wikia}}</ref>, a popular Pokémon [[creepypasta]] that features Ethan as the main protagonist. === Fan Mixes === * {{Source|url=https://8tracks.com/cassandraderolo/it-has-to-be-so-lonely|title=IT HAS TO BE SO ( LONELY ) by cassandraderolo|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200107020458/https://8tracks.com/cassandraderolo/it-has-to-be-so-lonely}} (2015) * {{Source|url=https://8tracks.com/trainerred/the-w-i-l-d-life|title=! THE W I L D LIFE ! by trainerred|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127215215/https://8tracks.com/trainerred/the-w-i-l-d-life}} (2014) * {{Source|url=http://8tracks.com/trainerrgreen/it-girl|title=IT girl °☆. by trainerrgreen|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200117101436/http://8tracks.com/trainerrgreen/it-girl}} (2014), a [[fan mix]] for Ethan/Lyra. * {{Source|url=https://8tracks.com/kofuku/supermoon|title=SUPERMOON. by kofuku|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200117150904/https://8tracks.com/kofuku/supermoon}} (2016), a fan mix for Ethan/Kris. * {{Source|url=https://8tracks.com/conquers/she-is-a-lady-i-m-the-tramp|title=she is a lady, I'm the tramp by conquers|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206121849/https://8tracks.com/conquers/she-is-a-lady-i-m-the-tramp}} (2014), a fan mix for Dawn/Ethan. === Wikis === * {{Source|url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ethan_(game)|title=Ethan (game)}} on [[Bulbapedia]] *{{Source|url=https://dic.pixiv.net/a/%E3%83%92%E3%83%93%E3%82%AD%28%E3%83%9D%E3%82%B1%E3%83%A2%E3%83%B3%29|title=ヒビキ(ポケモン)}} on [[PixivEncyclopedia]] *{{Source|url=https://dic.pixiv.net/a/%E3%82%B4%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%89(%E3%83%88%E3%83%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC)|title=ゴールド(トレーナー)}} on [[PixivEncyclopedia]] *{{Source|url=https://shipping.fandom.com/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon|title=Ethan}} on [[Shipping Wiki]] ==References == <references /> [[Category:Pokémon Characters]]'