Mallow (Japanese: マオ Mao) is one of the Captains of Akala Island whose trial takes place at Lush Jungle. She specializes in Grass-type Pokémon.

Mallow is an energetic and kind-hearted girl who is also a bit of a scatterbrain. She is very friendly and likes to assist others, as she regularly helps out at Aina's Kitchen, the restaurant her family owns. She also has a huge love for Grass-type Pokémon and gets excited when she meets new ones.

Due to her cheeky nature, she loves her farts and prank