Next up with the characters seen in Pokémon Flora and Azure are special Tag Battle partners that you can recruit (yes, all three of them are from the Harvest Moon games) and show off the "gift system" the game has. Also, since there's a Battle Tower, there's of course a Tower Boss that can be fought there.
TAG PARTNERS
Witch Princess (Origin: Harvest Moon DS)
Specializes In: Dark-type Pokémon
Info: The Witch Princess, as her name implies, is a witch, who has lived much, much longer than her appearance suggests. She lives in a hut located a bit from Route 309, isolated from everyone else. Unfortunately, in order to have her as a Tag Battle partner, you need to do things such as treat your Pokémon badly, throw away items, and even give other characters items they don't like. The Witch Princess likes being given these items; TinyMushroom, Big Mushroom, BalmMushroom, RBW Flower, Red Grass, Orange Grass, Yellow Grass, Green Grass, Teal Grass, Blue Grass, Indigo Grass, Violet Grass, RainbowGrass, Ruby, Garnet, Topaz, Emerald, Crystal, Sapphire, Mythril, Amethyst, Stardust, Star Piece, Pearl, Big Pearl, Diamond, Pink Diamond, Dusk Stone, BlackGlasses, Dark Gem.
Note: The RBW Flower is the Witch Princess's favorite item.
The Witch Princess can be first seen once you've gone over to her hut for the first time. Upon going inside, you'll hear the Witch Princess talking to herself about how she's fed up with how people see her. She'll realize you're listening and ask you if you feel the same way. If you choose "I'm fed up.", she'll say she likes you and will help you if you need it. If you say "I'm not fed up.", she'll become upset.
Once you've given the Witch Princess 10 items that she likes and have thrown away a total of 10 items, when you go to see the Witch Princess, she'll give you the Witch's Gift, a key item that will allow you to experience future events with the Witch Princess.
After giving the Witch Princess 10 more items that she likes, have thrown away a total of 20 items, have at least 10 Pokémon at minimum happiness, and have released at least 10 Pokémon, go to the Witch Princess again and she'll give you a Big Mushroom.
After giving the Witch Princess 20 more items that she likes, have had your Pokémon fainted a total of 100 times, have at least 25 Pokémon at minimum happiness, and given other characters a total of 50 items that they dislike, go see the Witch Princess once more and she'll give you a Gold Bar.
Once you've given the Witch Princess 20 more items that she likes (a total of 60 items), have had your Pokémon fainted a total of 200 times, have at least 40 Pokémon at minimum happiness, have released at least 30 Pokémon, have given other characters a total of 100 items that they dislike, and have all abut one of the Pokémon in your party currently fainted, go see the Witch Princess once more, where she'll give you a Big Nugget and TM46 (Thief).
Once this is done, the next time you enter the Witch Princess's hut, you can ask the Witch Princess to be a Tag Battle partner. Once the Witch Princess's accessed as a Tag Battle partner, she'll follow you as long as you're in these areas; Flora Forest, Mitakihara Town, Crystal Valley, Yumenight City, Azure Swamp, Abandoned Manor, Genesis Jungle, Route 301, Route 302, Route 303, Route 305, Route 306, Route 308, Route 309, and Route 330. After twelve hours of real time have passed or the game is shut off, the Witch Princess will tell you she needs to get back to her hut and will leave you.
Also, the Witch Princess comes with these particular Pokémon; Nightinpale and Honchkrow, whose levels depend on how far you are in the game. (For example, if you've defeated Turiavita at the Nomadic Ruins, the Witch Princess's Pokémon are at L40; if you've obtained the Shade Badge, the Witch Princess's Pokémon will be at L45.) When the Witch Princess is following you as a Tag Battle partner, additional Trainers will appear in Flora Forest, Azure Swamp, Genesis Jungle, and any Route the Witch Princess will follow you on. These Trainers can only be battled when having the Witch Princess as a Tag Battle partner and will disappear when she leaves. In addition to this, after the credits, if the Witch Princess has been unlocked as a Tag Battle partner, she may also serve as a battle partner in Double Battles at the Battle Tower (where she adds an Umbreon to her lineup).
If the Witch Princess has been unlocked as a Tag Battle partner, when Turiavita makes their move on the Genesis Temples, you'll find the Witch Princess shortly after entering the Solar Temple. She explains that she discovered something shady going on and had decided to attempt to put a stop to it. She serves as a Tag Battle partner against the Turiavita Grunts inside the temple, who have been rearranged for Double Battles. Upon reaching the temple's center, Chihaya will tell you that you've allied yourself with an "old hag", which the Witch Princess will respond with "Takes one to know one.", angering Chihaya and Yukiho. After Chihaya tells the Witch Princess that she can't stop her from being with Solares, Bonnie will tell with Witch Princess that you and her can handle Chihaya and Yukiho and that the Witch Princess can sit the battle out. You battle Chihaya and Yukiho like you normally would. After they're defeated, the Witch Princess chews Bonnie out for not letting her take part if the battle, which Bonnie remarks with that it's rude to yell at the princess of the Nostrum region, but thanks her for helping stop Turiavita at the temple. The Witch Princess tells you that she's had enough adventure for one day and decides to make her way back to her hut, leaving the area.
After the credits, if you go to see the Witch Princess (she has to be unlocked as a Tag Battle partner first), you can have a battle with her.
Leia (Origin: Harvest Moon DS)
Specializes In: Water-type Pokémon
Info: Leia is a mermaid that was washed ashore near Ert'Aria after a hurricane. Darryl, a scientist living on the outskirts of the city found her injured and took her in. Since then, she has been repaying the favor by cooking for him. Leia likes being given these specific items; Water Gem, Mystic Water, Pearl, Big Pearl, Diamond, Pink Diamond, Red Scale, Orange Scale, Yellow Scale, Green Scale, Teal Scale, Blue Scale, Indigo Scale, Violet Scale, RainbowScale, RainbowShell, G&S Shell, Red M-Flower, BlueM-Flower, Water Stone.
Note: The G&S Shell is Leia's favorite item.
Leia can be first seen once you've obtained either the Bright Badge (Flora) or Zombie Badge (Azure) and have given Darryl five items he's requested. When you enter Darryl's house the next time, Darryl won't be there and the door to the basement will be open. Upon heading down, you'll enter a small lab where you'll notice Leia in a bathtub, and she'll introduce herself. After telling her story, she'll ask you if Darryl is a gentle person (and not if she's a science experiment). If you select the first option, Leia will tell you that if you're a friend of Darryl's then you're also her friend. At this point, Darryl will come down into the basement, and shocked that you've discovered Leia, will battle you. (Darryl has a L28 Voltorb, L29 Porygon, and L30 Magneton.) After defeating him, Leia will break up the fight and say that friends shouldn't fight. Darryl will apologize and say that he's keeping Leia a secret because since she's a mermaid, if word of her got out, Turiavita might try to kidnap her and experiment on her. He asks if you'll keep Leia a secret.
Once you've given Leia 10 items that she likes, the next time you enter Darryl's house, you'll hear Darryl say he's going to "unlock the mysteries of nature". You can choose to charge into the basement. If you do, you'll startle Darryl and he'll yell at you for thinking he's using Leia as a science experiment. He tells Leia that he needs to get back to his research. After he's left, Leia explains that she's been telling Darryl about her home, but thanks you for worrying about her.
After giving Leia 10 more items that she likes, you the next time you visit her, she'll bring up that since she's repaying Darryl's kindness by doing housework she wants to try and cook meals. Leia explains that she doesn't know many recipes, but her recipe for grilled fish is exquisite. She wants to try a piece of her new menu and asks you if you'll taste it for her. Select the first option (that it would be your pleasure) and she'll tell you to wait a moment as she makes the dish. After having eaten the simmered fish, you tell Leia that it was delicious and that she's glad she could make something so tasty.
Once you've given Leia 10 more items that she likes (a total of 30 items), head to Ert'Aria's beach and use the Old Rod, Good Rod, or Super Rod on the water. There's a one in 10 (Old Rod) or 5 (Good Rod or Super Rod) chance of instead of hooking a wild Pokémon, you hook a key item called a BOT Message. Take this item to Darryl, who will try to uncork it with three homemade corkscrews before asking you to use an ordinary corkscrew he bought at the mart. This opens the bottle and Darryl reads the message, realizing that it's for Leia.
In the basement, Darryl gives the note to Leia, who explains that it's from her mother, who is worried about her and wants her to come home. Darryl tells Leia that her injuries have healed and that it's best that she goes home. You'll take Leia to Ert'Aria's beach, where she'll ask you if it's all right for her to return. Tell her she can come back whenever she wants and she'll smile before giving you TM55 (Brine in Flora, Scald in Azure). Once Leia swims away, on Tuesdays at midnight, she'll appear on Ert'Aria's beach, where you can ask her to be a Tag Battle partner.
Once Leia's accessed as a Tag Battle partner, she'll follow you as long as you stay in these areas; Ert'Aria, Marina Port, Glaciberg City, Hakujou City, Hakujou Lake, Tamatsu Island, Resort Tropicale, Coral Cavern, Route 313, Route 314, Route 318, Route 319, Route 320, and the area connecting Resort Tropicale to Coral Cavern. After twelve hours of real time have passed or the game is shut off, Leia will tell you she has to go back home and will leave you.
Leia comes with these particular Pokémon; Mantine and Lapras, whose levels depend on how far you are in the game. (For example, if you've obtained the Yuki Badge, Leia's Pokémon will be at L35; if you've defeated Turiavita at the Nomadic Ruins, Leia's Pokémon will be at L40.) When Leia is following you as a Tag Battle partner, additional Trainers will appear in Hakujou Lake, Resort Tropicale (as well as the area leading to Coral Cavern), and any Route Leia will follow you on. These Trainers can only be battled when having Leia as a Tag Battle partner and will disappear when she leaves. In addition to this, after the credits, if Leia's been unlocked as a Tag Battle partner, she may also serve as a battle partner in Double Battles at the Battle Tower (where she adds a Ludicolo to her lineup).
If Leia has been unlocked as a Tag Battle partner, when Turiavita makes their move on the Genesis Temples, you'll find Darryl outside the Hydro Temple, explaining that Leia felt something wrong going on at the temple and asked him to carry her here. However, he's decided to stay outside since he doesn't want to cross paths with Turiavita but says for you to make sure Leia is all right. Leia is found inside shortly after entering, explaining that the bad guys Darryl told her about are causing trouble there. She'll serve as a Tag Battle partner against the Turiavita Grunts inside the temple, who are rearranged for Double Battles. Upon reaching the temple's center, Leia will ask just what is Karasu doing, who will tell her that he never thought he'd see a mermaid, but that she shouldn't meddle with human affairs. Leia gets blocked off from the area, forcing you to battle Karasu alone as usual. After he's defeated, Leia is found outside the temple with Darryl, explaining that what Turiavita is up to can't be good at all. She then asks Darryl to take her back to the ocean and the two of them leave the area.
After the credits, if Leia's on Ert'Aria's beach (she has to be unlocked as a Tag Battle partner first, of course), you can have a battle with her.
Keira (Origin: Harvest Moon DS)
Specializes In: Psychic-type Pokémon
Info: Keira is a mysterious "sleeping beauty" princess that lives on the 255th floor of the 3rd Mine in the Deep Mines. Every time you want to visit her, you have to make your way all the way down there to find her. This floor is empty except for a bed, which she sleeps in, and a sign. Keira is unable to speak because of a curse that the Witch Princess put on her. Keira likes being given these specific items, many of which are expensive and rare; Nugget, Big Nugget, Pearl, Big Pearl, Diamond, Pink Diamond, Spring Sun, Summer Sun, Fall Sun, Winter Sun, Red Crystite, OranCrystite, YellCrystite, GrenCrystite, TealCrystite, BlueCrystite, IndiCrystite, Vio Crystite, RBW Crystite, Gold Bar.
Note: The Big Nugget is Keira's favorite item.
Keira can be first seen when you reach the 255th floor of the 3rd Mine for the first time. You'll find her sleeping in her bed in the middle of the floor and a sign by her bed. The sign requests that you give her a drink containing various fruit. Leave, then come back with a Limonada Shake, and leave the Shake by the sign.
Once you've given Keira 10 items that she likes, drop down to the 255th floor of the 3rd Mine once more and the sign will say "give me a bar which I can eat". Bring Keira a RageCandyBar.
After giving Keira 10 more items that she likes, drop down to the 255th floor of the 3rd Mine once more and the sign will say "I want precious stones now. Bring me a(n) <item>. The item listed, chosen at random, is a Leaf Stone, Fire Stone, Water Stone, Thunderstone, Moon Stone, Sun Stone, Dawn Stone, Dusk Stone, Shiny Stone, or Everstone. Since the stone is random, you have to make two trips.
Once you've given Keira 10 more items that she likes (a total of 30 items), drop down to the 255th floor of the 3rd Mine once more and the sign will say "A Pokémon that can see dreams. Bring me it." You need to have a Munna in your party. You'll be able to leave the Pokémon by the sign.
Once this is done, the next time you head down to the 255th floor of the 3rd Mine, Keira will give you TM44 (Rest) and you can ask Keira to be a Tag Battle partner. Once Keira's accessed as a Tag Battle partner, she'll follow you as long as you're in these areas; Deep Mines, Prism Mine, Korechem City, Yokai Cave, Yokai City, Plasma Factory, Nomadic Ruins, Magiron Mountain, Academy City, Route 309, Route 310, Route 311, Route 312, and Route 316. After twelve hours of real time have passed or the game is shut off, Keira will tell you she's tired and will leave you.
Keira comes with these Pokémon; Hypno and Xatu, whose levels depend on how far you are in the game. (For example, if you've obtained the Shade Badge, Keira's Pokémon will be at L45; if you've obtained the Armor Badge, Keira's Pokémon will be at L50.) When Keira is following you as a Tag Battle partner, additional Trainers will appear in Nomadic Ruins, Magiron Mountain, and any Route Keira will follow you on. These Trainers can only be battled when having Keira as a Tag Battle partner and will disappear when she leaves. In addition to this, after the credits, if Keira's been unlocked as a Tag Battle partner, she'll also show up as a battle partner for Double Battles at the Battle Tower (where she adds a Gardevoir to her lineup).
If Keira has been unlocked as a Tag Battle partner, when Turiavita makes their move on the Genesis Temples, you'll find Keira shortly after entering the Terra Temple. She'll write down that she noticed shady people open up and enter the temple and since she's awake, she decided to find out what was going on. She'll serve as a Tag Battle partner against the Turiavita Grunts inside the temple, who are rearranged for Double Battles. Upon reaching the temple's center, Keira will write down and show R.I.F.F.A a statement asking what the trouble she's causing is. R.I.F.F.A will respond by referring to Keira as a "silent idiot" who has no business in interfering with "Mama's" dream. Keira gets blocked off from the area, forcing you to battle R.I.F.F.A alone as usual. After he's defeated, Keira is found outside the temple, and she writes down about being terrified at what Turiavita's trying to do before leaving.
After the credits, if you reach the 255th floor of the 3rd Mine to see Keira (she has to be unlocked as a Tag Battle partner first), you can have a battle with her.
TOWER BOSS
Kurisu Makise (Origin: Steins Gate)
Position: Battle Tower Boss
Info: Kurisu is a young and extremely talented neuroscience researcher at only 18 years old. Unlike other people her age, she shows a more mature attitude, and is usually calm and collected even when someone is acting tense in front of her. There are times when she can also show a much more timid side, however, and she has been described as a Tsundere. Kurisu is affiliated with the Victor Qondria University Laboratory for Brain Research in the Nostrum region, and is a 1st Year Master's Candidate. She also did a 3rd Year short study program at Ayamein High-School for girls, located in another region.
Kurisu researches neuroscience on both humans and Pokémon and while hesitant to admit it, she also uses a text board called @Channel. It's unknown her affiliation with the Battle Tower, but she serves as the facility leader.
Kurisu is first seen post-game after taking the S.S. Azora from Resort Tropicale to the Battle Tower, where she greets you upon your arrival and explains that the Battle Tower is for the best Trainers in Nostrum. Upon winning your 20th consecutive battle, Kurisu will challenge you to a battle. Upon winning your 48th consecutive battle, she'll challenge you again, although with a completely different and much tougher lineup than before.
