Bede

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Bede is a character who appears as one of the player's rivals in Pokémon Sword and Shield. He is among those who once received endorsement from Chairman Rose but later had his Gym Challenger status revoked. Opal recruited him to be her successor shortly thereafter. He mostly specializes in Psychic types, but switched to Fairy types after succeeding Opal in her position.
Bede is extremely prideful about his ability as a skilled Pokémon Trainer and his endorsement from Chairman Rose, always wanting to prove himself worthy. However, he also tends to keep to himself and acts very rude on occasion. This might be due to how he was sent to an orphanage at a young age and lacked socialization skills.
After succeeding Opal, he seems to have mellowed out and no longer refuses to give out autographs.