Gavin Dusttail



Gavin Dusttail, also known as Platinum, is the rival to Nico and a main character in the seventh installment of The Pokemon Books series, The Pokemon Books, Book 7: Sinnoh.

History
Born the son of top Trainer Palmer Dusttail, when he was 2 his father became one of three candidates to be champion, alongside his best friend Damion Fleetfoot and his crush, Cynthia Darkheart. While Damion refused and went to train (during which he disappeared), Palmer and Cynthia battled, which Gavin witnessed. Cheering for his dad, Gavin was crushed when he saw Palmer lose, and when his dad went off to find Damion, he was raised by his mother, and became best friends with Damion's son, Nico. This is where the story begins.

The Journey Begins
Nico and Gavin, known for their attempts to find rare of Legendary Pokemon in Lake Verity, were there again when they met Cyrus Quixote. After some puzzling words, the two literally bumped into Professor Rowan and his assistant, Naomi Takenori. Requesting Pokemon, they were denied and saw the Professor leave.

Determined to get Pokemon, the two left home and arrived at Rowan's lab, only to find Team Galactic had attacked. Taking a Pokemon, they battled and scared away Team Galactic, and were allowed to keep the Pokemon they used. Now, given the task to complete the PokeDex and stop Team Galactic, they left with Naomi.

Gavin didn't see much action other than when he helped fight Team Galactic with his Chimchar, and got a free Poketch in Jubilife. When he reached Oreburgh Town, he learned he had to have a second Pokemon to challenge Roark. Leaving the group to catch a new Pokemon, he missed Nico's battle.

Gavin arrived at a stream where he battled and captured a Buizel. Determined to win his Coal Badge, he arrived in enough time to challenge Roark, stating that his new Pokemon would wipe the floor with him.

The next day, Roark and Gavin battled. Using his Chimchar, Gavin managed to defeat Roark's first Pokemon, Larvitar, but when Roark's Crainidos came out, Gavin was forced to use his Buizel. Using Buizel's Aqua Jet and Agility attacks, he managed to beat Crainidos despite a tough battle. With Coal Badge in hand, the group left and prepared to head toward Eterna City.

Now, he and the rest of his friends are preparing to battle Satella of Team Galactic, whom has taken over Jubilife.

On Team


Kong (Chimchar) - His Starter Pokemon, it is very mischievous and quick. It has a habit of tricking Tor or stealing food from Pippy. It is Gavin's main Pokemon and his strongest, knowing Flame Wheel and Dig.



Weasel (Buizel) - Caught for the battle against Roark, it is very aggressive and a bit of a braggart, showing off whenever it wins, or to any nearby female Pokemon. It knows Aqua Jet and Agility, making it one tough customer.