Her first Pokémon was a Piplup, which she received from Professor Rowan. Dawn is known for her confidence and her catchphrase "No need to worry!". However, she can become very emotional and depressed after defeat in competitions, but she always recovers her confidence and maturity. She won the Wallace Cup and was runner-up in the Sinnoh Grand Festival. Dawn is a Pokémon Coordinator who travels through the Sinnoh region with Ash and Brock. Her goal is to become a Top Coordinator.