Shay

Shay is a character in Pokémon: Adventure in Tentin. She is the first Gym Leader in Tentin, this Gym being the Suprashia City Gym.

In Pokémon: Adventure in Tentin
Shay uses Grass-type Pokémon. If Trainers defeat her, she gives out the Thicket Badge, which allows the use of Cut outside of battle. She also gives out the TM for Grass Knot.

In Pokémon: Return to Tentin
Shay continues to use Grass-type Pokémon. If Trainers defeat her, she gives out the Thicket Badge, and the TM for Leech Seed.

About this character
Shay is well-known in Suprashia City, and is well-regarded. She keeps the city clean and free of any suspicious individuals. Shay is quiet, but is outgoing when she has free time.

Shay was born in Azalea Town in the Johto region. One day when she was about five years old, she wandered into Ilex Forest and got lost deep in the forest. While she was lost, she saw a mysterious light that came from the sacred shrine. While growing up, Shay researched into the legends of Ilex Forest, and found out that the shrine was built for the forest's protector, the Grass-type Pokémon Celebi. This is why Shay became interested in Grass-type Pokémon, and, after hearing about Celebi sightings in Tentin, moved across the seas to the Tentin region.

In Umbra City, there is a shrine dedicated to Celebi. Shay visits there often, and this is how Shay became friendly rivals with the Umbra City Gym Leader, Criss.