Ace Trainer (Trainer class)

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Ace Trainer
エリートトレーナー Elite Trainer
Ace Trainer Golden Boys.png
Elite Trainer Akira from The Golden Boys
Other names Cooltrainer
(Generations I, II, and III)
Introduced in Generation I
Appears in Red, Blue, and Yellow
Gold, Silver, and Crystal
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver
Black and White
Black 2 and White 2
Stadium, Stadium 2
Colosseum, XD
Gender Both
Counterpart {{{counterpart}}}
Notable members Corey, Rafe, Katie
Butler*, Diane*, Rebecca*
Akira (The Golden Boys)
Anime debut M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back
TCG debut [[(TCG)|]]
TCG card {{{card}}}
Manga debut Let's Fight! The Mini Pokémon Tournament (The Golden Boys)

An Ace Trainer (Japanese: エリートトレーナー Elite Trainer) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that first debuted in the Generation I games. They are depicted as teens or young adults, and can be male or female. The title Ace Trainer is used in Generation IV and onward only; prior to this the Trainer Class was known as Cooltrainer.

They are Trainers who frequently travel around the world to meet new Trainers and take part in Pokémon League competitions. In Generation I, the Cooltrainers are shown carrying whips (which were also used by Team Rocket Grunts of the time). In Generation II onward, they no longer carry whips. They tend to have strange hair colors, like blue, green and purple.

They generally use strong and evolved Pokémon, have a diversified and balanced party, and their artificial intelligence is generally very good compared to other Trainer types in their games. They often have healing items like Gym Leaders and use type advantages to their advantage. They are usually seen during the mid to last part of the game in Victory Road, as they are presumably on their way to challenge the Elite Four. In the Battle Subway, some of them employ a set strategy revolving around the Ability Intimidate.

When paired together in Double Battles, they are called Double Teams (Ace Trainers) or Cool Couples (Cooltrainers).

In the Generation IV games taking place in Sinnoh, Ace Trainers have two sets of sprites, with one set of Ace Trainers dressed warmly for the blizzards near Snowpoint City.

In Black and White, some will give out PP Ups when defeated.

Appearance

Spr RG Cooltrainer M.pngSpr RG Cooltrainer F.png Spr GS Cooltrainer M.pngSpr GS Cooltrainer F.png Spr RS Cooltrainer M.pngSpr RS Cooltrainer F.png SJP Cool M.pngSJP Cool F.png
Cooltrainer sprites from
Red and Blue
Cooltrainer sprites from
Generation II
Cooltrainer sprites from
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Cooltrainer portraits from
Japanese Stadium
File:Cooltrainer m I OD.pngFile:Cooltrainer f I OD.png Cooltrainer m II OD.pngCooltrainer f II OD.png Cooltrainer m RSE OD.pngFile:Cooltrainer f RSE OD.png File:S2 CooltrainerM.pngFile:S2 CooltrainerF.png
Cooltrainer overworld sprites from
Generation I
Cooltrainer overworld sprites from
Generation II
Cooltrainer overworld sprites from
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Cooltrainer portraits from
Stadium 2
Spr RS Cooltrainer M JP.png Spr FRLG Cooltrainer M.pngSpr FRLG Cooltrainer F.png Spr DP Ace Trainer M 1.pngSpr DP Ace Trainer F 1.png Colo Cooltrainer m.pngColo Cooltrainer f.png
Cooltrainer sprite from
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald (JP)
Cooltrainer sprites from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Sprites from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Cooltrainer models from
Colosseum
Cooltrainer m FRLG OD.pngCooltrainer f FRLG OD.png Ace Trainer m IV OD.pngAce Trainer f IV OD.png XD Cooltrainer m.pngXD Cooltrainer f.png
Cooltrainer overworld sprites from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Overworld sprites from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Cooltrainer headshots from
Pokémon XD
Spr DP Ace Trainer M 2.pngSpr DP Ace Trainer F 2.png Spr HGSS Ace Trainer M.pngSpr HGSS Ace Trainer F.png Spr BW Ace Trainer M.pngSpr BW Ace Trainer F.png Spr B2W2 Ace Trainer M.pngSpr B2W2 Ace Trainer F.png
Sprites from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (Snow)
Sprites from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Sprites from
Black and White
Sprites from
Black 2 and White 2
Ace Trainer m IV Snow OD.pngAce Trainer f IV Snow OD.png Ace Trainer m HGSS OD.pngAce Trainer f HGSS OD.png Ace Trainer m OD.pngFile:Ace Trainer f OD.png
Overworld sprites from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (Snow)
Overworld sprites from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Overworld sprites from
Generation V

Pokéstar Studios

B2W2 Ace Trainer M Pokéstar.pngB2W2 Ace Trainer F Pokéstar.png
Male and female Ace Trainer portraits

Artwork

Male Cooltrainer Stadium 2.png Female Cooltrainer Stadium 2.png
Male Cooltrainer in Stadium 2 Female Cooltrainer in Stadium 2

Trainer list

Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow


Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal


Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire


Pokémon Emerald


Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen


Pokémon Diamond and Pearl


Pokémon Platinum


Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver


Pokémon Black and White


Pokémon Black 2 and White 2


Pokémon Colosseum

Story Mode


Battle Mode


Pokémon XD


In the anime

In the manga

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

In Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys, Gold fights against a Cooltrainer (known by the Japanese class name of Elite Trainer) named Akira in a tournament in Let's Fight! The Mini Pokémon Tournament. Akira uses a Mareep.

Pokémon

Akira's Mareep
Mareep
Mareep is Akira's only known Pokémon. It participated in the Mini Pokémon Tournament where it managed to get its Trainer to the final round. During the finals though, it lost to Gold's Elekid.

Mareep's known moves are Cotton Spore and Growl.

Debut Let's Fight! The Mini Pokémon Tournament

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 菁英訓練家 Jīngyīng Xùnliànjiā
France Flag.png French Topdresseur
Germany Flag.png German Trainer () / Trainerin () (Generation I)
Ass-Trainer
Italy Flag.png Italian Fantallen.
South Korea Flag.png Korean 엘리트트레이너 Elite Trainer
Spain Flag.png Spanish Entre. Guay



Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Kanto Ace Trainer*BeautyBikerBird KeeperBlack Belt*Bug CatcherBurglarCamper*ChampionGSCFRLGHGSSPE
ChannelerElite FourGSCFRLGHGSSPEEngineerFishermanGamer*GentlemanGym Leader*GSCFRLGHGSSPE
HikerJugglerLassPicnicker*Poké Maniac*Pokémon Trainer*GSCPEPsychicRivalFRLGRockerRoughneck*
SailorScientistSuper NerdSwimmerTamerTeam Rocket Boss*FRLGHGSSPETeam Rocket Grunt*Youngster
BoarderHGSSDouble TeamHGSSFirebreatherGSCHGSSGuitaristGSCHGSSMediumGSCHGSS
PokéfanGSCHGSSSchool Kid*GSCHGSSSkierHGSSTeacherGSCHGSSTwinsGSCFRLGHGSS
Cool CoupleFRLGCrush KinFRLGSis and BroFRLGYoung CoupleFRLGHGSS
Coach TrainerPEKarate MasterPEPunk GuyPETeam RocketPETeam Rocket AdminPE
Master TrainersPE
Unused Trainer class:
ChiefRGBY
Sevii Islands Aroma LadyBikerBird KeeperBlack BeltBug CatcherCamperCool CoupleCooltrainerCrush Girl
Crush KinCue BallFishermanGentlemanHikerJugglerLadyLassPainterPicnickerPokéManiac
PKMN BreederPKMN RangerPsychicRuin ManiacScientistSis and BroSwimmerTamer
Team Rocket AdminTeam Rocket GruntTwinsTuberYoung CoupleYoungster
Trainer Tower only:
BeautyBurglarEngineerRockerSailorSuper Nerd
Johto Ace Trainer*BeautyBikerBird KeeperBlack Belt*BoarderBug CatcherBurglarCamper
ChampionExecutive*FirebreatherFisherman*GentlemanGuitaristHikerJugglerKimono GirlLass
LeaderMediumPicnickerPokéfanPoké Maniac*PKMN TrainerPoliceman*PsychicRivalHGSSSage
SailorSchool Kid*ScientistSkierSuper NerdSwimmerTeacherTeam Rocket Grunt*TwinsYoungster
Mystery Man*CHGSSDouble TeamHGSSElderHGSSPasserbyHGSSYoung CoupleHGSS
Battle Frontier only:HGSS

Aroma LadyArtistBattle GirlCameramanClownCollectorCowgirlCyclistDragon TamerIdol
JoggerLadyNinja BoyParasol LadyPIPoké KidPKMN BreederPKMN RangerRancherReporter
Rich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSocialiteTuberVeteranWaiterWaitressWorker
Arcade StarCastle ValetFactory HeadHall MatronTower Tycoon

Hoenn Ace Trainer*Aqua AdminSEASAqua LeaderSEASAroma LadyBattle GirlBeautyBird KeeperBlack Belt
Bug CatcherBug ManiacCamperChampionCollectorDragon TamerElite FourExpertFisherman
GentlemanGuitaristHex ManiacHikerInterviewers*KindlerLadyLassLeaderMagma AdminREOR
Magma LeaderREORNinja BoyOld CoupleParasol LadyPicnickerPoké Fan*Poké Maniac*Pokémon Breeder*
Pokémon Ranger*Pokémon Trainer*PsychicRich BoyRuin ManiacSailorSchoolkid*Sis & Bro*Swimmer
Team Aqua GruntSEASTeam Magma GruntREORTeammates*TriathleteTuberTwinsWinstrateYoung CoupleYoungster
Ace DuoORASBrains & BrawnORASBackpackerORASDelinquentORASFairy Tale GirlORASFare PrinceORAS
Free DiverORASLeadersORASLorekeeperORASMysterious SistersORASProprietorORASRotation GirlORAS
Scuba DiverORASSecret Base ExpertORASSecret Base TrainerORASSootopolitanORASStreet ThugORAS
Battle Frontier only:E
Arena TycoonDome AceFactory HeadPalace MavenPike QueenPyramid KingSalon Maiden
Battle Institute and Battle Maison only:ORAS
ArtistBattle ChatelaineButlerChefFurisode GirlGarçonGardenerMadameMaidMonsieurOwnerPreschooler
Punk GirlPunk GuyRising StarRoller SkaterSchoolboySchoolgirlScientistTouristVeteranWaitressWorker
Sinnoh Ace TrainerAroma LadyArtistBattle GirlBeautyBird KeeperBlack BeltBug CatcherCameramanCamperChampion
ClownCollectorCommanderCowgirlCyclistDouble TeamDragon TamerElite FourFisher*GentlemanGuitarist
Gym Leader*HikerIdolInterviewersJoggerLadyLassMadame*Ninja BoyParasol LadyPicnickerPIPoké Fan*
Poké KidPokémon Breeder*Pokémon Ranger*Pokémon Trainer*Police Officer*PsychicRancherRanchers*
ReporterRich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSailorSchool KidScientistSkierSwimmerTeam Galactic Boss*
Team Galactic Grunt*Tower TycoonTuberTwinsVeteranWaiterWaitressWorkerYoung CoupleYoungster
Arcade StarPtCastle ValetPtFactory HeadPtHall MatronPtMaidPtGAME FREAK'sBDSP
Unova Ace TrainerArtistBackersBackpackerBakerBattle GirlBikerBlack BeltChampionClerk
CyclistDancerDepot AgentDoctorElite FourFishermanGAME FREAKGentlemanGym Leader*
HarlequinHikerHooligansHoopsterInfielderJanitorLadyLassLinebackerMaidMotorcyclistMusician
NurseNursery AideParasol LadyPilotPokéfanPKMN BreederPKMN RangerPokémon Trainer*Policeman
PreschoolerPsychicRich BoyRoughneckSchool KidScientistSmasherSocialiteStrikerSubway Boss
SwimmerTeam PlasmaTeam Plasma GruntThe RichesBWTwinsVeteranWaiterWaitressWorkerYoungster
BeautyB2W2Boss TrainerB2W2GuitaristB2W2
Pokéstar Studios only:B2W2
A-list ActorActorActressBig StarCelebrityChic ActressChild StarComedian
Fine ActorMovie StarNew ActressStar ActorSuit ActorUnique StarVeteran Star
Pokémon World Tournament only:B2W2
Junior RepresentativeMaster RepresentativeSenior Representative
World ChampionWorld FinalistWorld Runner-up
Blueberry Academy only:SV
BB League ChampionBB League Elite FourBlueberry Academy Director
DirectorInstructorLeague ClubStudentTop Champion
Orre Trainer classes
Area LeaderBodybuilderChaserCipher AdminCipher PeonCooltrainerFun Old ManHunterMatron*Mt BtlMaster*Myth Trainer
Newscaster*PreGymLeaderResearcherRiderRogueSim Trainer*Spy*SupertrainerTeam SnagemSnagem HeadWorker
Colosseum only:
AthleteBandana GuyCipherCipher HeadDeep KingGlasses ManGuyLadyLady in Suit
Miror B.PeonRich BoyRoller BoyShady GuySt.PerformerTeacher
XD: Gale of Darkness only:
BeautyCasual DudeCasual GuyCipher CmdrCipher R&DCurmudgeonGrand MasterKaminko Aide
Mystery ManNavigatorRobo GroudonSailorThugWanderer
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