Kanata is a Pokémon Trainer that battled against Misaki outside the Roshan Pokémon Center. The battle was refereed by Nurse Joy (Unova) and part of the battle could be seen while Ash Ketchum and his friends were nearby talking to Keldeo. Misaki's Liepard won the initial match up against Kanata's Herderrier but it is unknown who actually won the overall battle.