Ornithol is a character who appeared in "A Relay in the Sky!" He lives in a valley that hosts the Pokémon Sky Relay, an annual competition he's passionate about—he never misses it from the stands, though he's never actually competed himself since he's never managed to catch three eligible Pokémon. Still, he's held onto a dream of winning, so he channels that by scouting promising trainers to support instead.
When Ash and his friends wandered into the valley and discovered the relay, Ornithol was quick to introduce himself and get Ash excited about entering. He brought them back to his place and spent time coaching Ash through the competition's obstacles with tips and strategy. The next day, he watched from the stands as Ash competed—and while Ash came up short against defending champion Orson, finishing in second place, Ornithol was genuinely impressed by the performance. It was clear the effort meant something to him.
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