Mallow is a character that is present in the Pokémon Sun and Moon anime and also the video games. She easily became one of the most fan-favorite characters introduced in generation 7 because of her great personality and interesting Pokémon choice.
Lots of players met this trainer because she was prominent in the video games but there are still a lot of hidden facts that many players and fans may not know about her. From her talent in cooking to her mother’s death, here are 10 things fans didn’t know about Mallow!
10 She’s A Master Chef
Mallow is a Masterchef and she’s one of the most talented cooks in the entire franchise. She inherits this trait from her parents because they own a family restaurant and she had to work in it as a child.
A lot of fans know that she works in a restaurant but they may not be as conscious of how talented she is in terms of cooking delicious dishes. This is one of the most interesting facts about the trainer that every player should get the chance to learn.
9 She’s The Most Energetic Character In Sun And Moon
There’s no doubt that Mallow is one of the most energetic characters in the entire franchise. She is seen throughout both the show and the games as being very energetic and full of life.
None of her classmates in the TV series are quite as lively as she is which is why she stands out among the rest of them. However, some of them are such as Ash and Sophocles so it’s easy to not notice just how energetic she is compared to the average character in the Pokémon world.
8 She’s A Trial Captain
In the Pokémon Sun and Moon games, Mallow appears as a trial captain that the player has to challenge during the game. She’s quite a powerful trainer to fight and players need to come prepared with only the most powerful Fire and Flying-types before attempting to battle her.
It’s definitely not gonna be an easy fight and this is one fact the players definitely need to take into consideration when fighting her. Bringing potions and revives will be essential because she is one of the most difficult trial captains in the entire game.
7 Her Mother Died In The Anime
In the anime, it was easily missed that Mallow’s mother had actually passed away prior to the show’s debut. There are multiple episodes that touch on this point however because there are only a few many viewers glossed over them entirely.
This is one of the most interesting facts about Mallow because in the anime her mother’s passing helped shape her into the character that fans see on the screen. Although it was a sad occurrence, Mallow definitely would not have been the same if she hadn’t had to go through that tragedy.
6 She Is Tall For Her Age, 5'3
She is one of the tallest Pokémon girls that Ash has had the pleasure of traveling with and she is definitely not on the shorter side compared to everyone in her school group. She stands at 5’ 3" which probably doesn’t sound too tall however considering that she is only around 10 years old it is easy to see why she is quite tall.
Fans should consider this fact because when she grows up to be an adult she will probably be much taller than the average Pokémon world woman and maybe even grow to be 6’ tall or more!
5 Mallow Is Very Similar To Cilan From Black And White
Cilan was introduced in Black and White and he was both a chef and had green hair which is just two of the similarities that he shares with Mallow out of a plethora of different attributes.
Players quickly realized the similarities and pieced together the fact that they are almost exactly the same with the exception of being different genders. Mallow is definitely a tribute to the generation 5 traveling companion that Ash grew so fond of.
4 Mallow Gives The Player The Grassium Z
Within the game of Sun and Moon players can obtain a bunch of different special items that will allow them to use the Z-move function. Mallow actually gives a player the Grass-type item that players can use to activate Z-moves with their Grass-type Pokémon.
It wasn’t surprising when she gave the player this item because she is a Grass-type trainer after all. A lot of players don’t realize or have forgotten that Mallow is the person that gives the protagonist this powerful item which is why it deserves a spot on this list.
3 She Can Be Fought In The Battle Tree In Moon And Ultra Moon
Mallow can be fought in the battle tree in both Moon and Ultra Moon. She’s quite powerful in these different fights and she will have an improved Pokémon team compared to when the player fights her as a trial captain.
Getting past the second fight with Mallow is no easy feat and any player that accomplishes it should be proud of themselves. A lot of players never completed the battle tree so they may not know about this rematch that players can have with the Grass-type trainer.
2 Her Name Is Themed After A Hawaiian Cotton Plant
Mallow’s name is actually themed after a Hawaiian strand of cotton. A lot of characters in the Pokémon world have similar names or names that are themed around different kinds of plants and this was a perfect match for the Grass-type trial captain.
A lot of players missed what Mallow’s name was based on and this is a good fact that any fan of the green-haired girl should learn. Every fan that loves this character will want to know this fact.
1 She Has A Sceptile In The Games
If players rematch Mallow in the battle tree then she will have a Sceptile on her team. The reason that this is such a strange occurrence is that it is a starter Pokémon from generation 3 and there were more popular Grass-types that she could have obtained. Many trainers missed some of her new creatures in the battle tree and this one was the most interesting new Pokémon that she obtained!
Despite the fact that there were probably better options to give to this trainer this was definitely a nice Pokémon to put on her team. This creature was one of the strongest enemies that players had to face when rematching Mallow and players that managed to defeat it are definitely on the track to becoming the very best like no one ever was!
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