Cynthia
Also known as: Champion Cynthia
Sinnoh's mythology-obsessed Champion, the most feared trainer in Pokémon history thanks to one infamous Garchomp. Cynthia's effortless power and scholarly warmth make her the franchise's favorite adult character to write.
Other Pokémon Characters
Ash Ketchum
16k works
Eternally ten-year-old trainer from Pallet Town who finally became World Champion after twenty-five years of journeys with Pikachu. Decades of traveling companions give fic writers an endless supply of dynamics to explore.
Leon
5k works
Galar's undefeated Champion with a hero's cape, a champion-sized ego about his win streak, and absolutely no sense of direction. His decade-long rivalry-friendship with Raihan is one of the games' biggest ships.
Raihan
5k works
Hammerlocke's dragon-type Gym Leader and self-styled social media star who documents every battle for his followers, especially his losses to Leon. The selfie-loving rival who measures himself against the Champion in every post.
Ingo
3k works
One of Nimbasa City's twin Subway Bosses, hurled back in time to ancient Hisui with no memory of his brother. Ingo's amnesiac exile in Legends: Arceus detonated the Submas fandom into one of Pokémon's biggest fic booms.
Emmet
3k works
The grinning half of the Subway Boss twins, left alone in Unova when his brother vanished into the past. Fandom's 'verrry sad Emmet' — searching decades for Ingo — became one of Pokémon's defining angst narratives.
N
3k works
Team Plasma's puppet king, a boy raised among abused Pokémon who hears their voices and believes liberation is love. N's idealism weaponized by his father Ghetsis makes him Pokémon's most tragic rival.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Cynthia?
Cynthia appears in 2k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Pokémon fandom. You can browse all Cynthia fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Cynthia ships?
Cynthia is primarily featured in gen (non-romantic) fanfiction, though some shipping content exists.
What tropes are common in Cynthia fanfiction?
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