Rahul is a Pokémon trainer that Ryan first encounters on Cinnabar Island in the story, A Just Edge. After the two get to know each other, Rahul agrees to join Ryan and Kelly on their quest to get all of the gym badges. Throughout their journey, Rahul routinely makes references to his favorite thing ever - Doctor Who - and often tries to seduce girls in order to get a girlfriend. He is never successful in that regard. Additionally, Rahul is friends with Alex, so this causes Alex to follow the gang around sometimes. Rahul starts out with 3 badges at his introduction.