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|intro=[[Generation IV]]
|intro=[[Generation IV]]
|games={{5v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
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A '''Clown''' (Japanese: '''ピエロ''' ''Pierrot'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first debuted in the [[Generation IV]] games. They are found throughout [[Jubilife City]], but only Clown Lee from the [[Jubilife TV|TV station]] can be battled in [[Generation IV]]. They are men in orange clown suits. A [[Coin Case]] can be received through a clown in [[Veilstone City]].
A '''Clown''' (Japanese: '''ピエロ''' ''Pierrot'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that debuted in the [[Generation IV]] games. They are found throughout [[Jubilife City]], but only Clown Lee from the [[Jubilife TV|TV station]] can be battled outside of [[battle facility|battle facilities]]. Clowns are depicted as men in orange clown suits. A [[Coin Case]] can be received through a Clown in [[Veilstone City]].


True to their costumes, they mostly use {{p|Mr. Mime}} and {{p|Mime Jr.}} in battle.
True to their costumes, they have Pokémon that reference circus performers and circus animals, with {{p|Mr. Mime}} and {{p|Mime Jr.}} being particularly popular among them.


They are similar to the {{tc|Juggler}} and {{tc|Harlequin}} classes.
They are similar to the {{tc|Juggler}} and {{tc|Harlequin}} classes.


==Appearance==
==Gallery==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color}};"
===Sprites and models===
|-  
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color}}"
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|- style="font-size: 80%;"
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr DP Clown.png]]
| Image from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}},<br> {{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSClown BDSP.png|90px]]
|-  
|- style="font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Clown OD.png]]
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}},<br> {{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Clown OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Clown BDSP OD.png|100px]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}
|}


==Trainer list==
==Trainer list==
===Pokémon Diamond/Pearl===
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl===
{{trainerlist/h|2|diamond|pearl}}
{{trainerlist/h|2|diamond|pearl}}
{{trainerlist/e|1|Clown [[Jubilife TV|Lee]]}}
{{trainerlist/e|1|Clown [[Jubilife TV|Lee]]{{dotw|We}}}}
{{trainerlist/b|1|408|1|122|Mr. Mime|17}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|1|408|1|122|Mr. Mime|17}}
{{trainerlist/f|pearl}}
{{trainerlist/f|pearl}}
:''See more: [[List of Battle Tower Trainers (Diamond and Pearl)/Clown]]


===Pokémon Platinum===
===Pokémon Platinum===
{{trainerlist/h|1|platinum}}
{{trainerlist/h|1|platinum}}
{{trainerlist/e|6|Clown Lee}}
{{trainerlist/e|5|Clown [[Pokémon Center|Lee]]}}
{{trainerlist/b|1|250|1|439|Mime Jr.|6|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|1|552|1|439|Mime Jr.|23}}
{{trainerlist/b|2|552|1|439|Mime Jr.|23|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|2|792|2|122|Mr. Mime|33|064|Kadabra|33}}
{{trainerlist/b|3|816|2|122|Mr. Mime|33|064|Kadabra|33|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|3|1056|3|122|Mr. Mime|44|064|Kadabra|44|424|Ambipom|44}}
{{trainerlist/b|4|1056|3|122|Mr. Mime|44|064|Kadabra|44|424|Ambipom|44|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|4|1200|3|122|Mr. Mime|50|065|Alakazam|50|424|Ambipom|50}}
{{trainerlist/b|5|1162|3|122|Mr. Mime|50|065|Alakazam|50|424|Ambipom|50|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|5|1344|3|122|Mr. Mime|56|065|Alakazam|56|424|Ambipom|56}}
{{trainerlist/b|6|1344|3|122|Mr. Mime|56|065|Alakazam|56|424|Ambipom|56|}}
{{trainerlist/f|platinum}}
{{trainerlist/f|platinum}}
:''See more: [[List of Battle Frontier Trainers (Generation IV)/Clown]]
===Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl===
{{trainerlist/h|2|brilliant diamond|shining pearl}}
{{trainerlist/e|1|Clown [[Jubilife TV|Lee]]{{dotw|We}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=BDSP|1|680|1|122|Mr. Mime|17}}
{{trainerlist/f|shining pearl}}
:''See more: [[List of Battle Tower Trainers (Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)/Clown]]


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
A clown appeared in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]''. After luring {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Barry}} into his circus tent, the three were subjected to illusions in which not only were they all shrunken but where they relived their first experiences with {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{p|Heracross}} respectively.
[[File:Clown anime.png|200px|thumb|A Clown in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
A Clown appeared in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]''. After luring {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Barry}} into his circus tent, the three were subjected to illusions in which not only were they all shrunken, but where they relived their first experiences with {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, and {{p|Heracross}}, respectively.


His Japanese voice actor is 阪口大助 ''[[Daisuke Sakaguchi]]'' and his English voice actor is [[Tom Wayland]].
{{-}}
===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Clown
|trainer=Clown
|pkmn=Xatu
|pkmn=Xatu
|gender=female
|type1=Psychic
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|type2=Flying
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|epnum=DP140
|epnum=DP140
|epname=Historical Mystery Tour!
|epname=Historical Mystery Tour!
|desc=Ash and Barry were battling and saw a {{p|Xatu}} flying by them. The two boys and Dawn followed it and they were led to a circus tent. Xatu reappeared after Ash, Dawn and Barry were able to escape the illusion world in the clown's tent.}}
|vajp=Chie Satō
|vaen=
|desc=Ash and Barry were battling when they saw a {{p|Xatu}} flying by them. The two boys and Dawn followed her, and they were led to a circus tent. Xatu reappeared after Ash, Dawn, and Barry were able to escape the illusion world in the Clown's tent.
 
None of Xatu's moves are known.}}


{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=DP140
|epname=Historical Mystery Tour!
|epname=Historical Mystery Tour!
|desc=The clown's {{p|Seel}} was standing on a ball with one fin when Ash and company showed up.}}
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=The Clown's {{p|Seel}} was standing on a ball with one fin when Ash and {{ashfr}} showed up. Seel is the Clown's only non-Psychic-type Pokémon.
 
None of Seel's moves are known.}}


{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=DP140
|epname=Historical Mystery Tour!
|epname=Historical Mystery Tour!
|desc=The clown's {{p|Grumpig}} was doing some acting when Ash and company followed Xatu.}}
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=The Clown's {{p|Grumpig}} was doing some acting when Ash and his friends followed Xatu.
 
None of Grumpig's moves are known.}}


{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=DP140
|epname=Historical Mystery Tour!
|epname=Historical Mystery Tour!
|desc=The clown's {{p|Alakazam}} was juggling spoons when Ash and company showed up.}}
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=The Clown's {{p|Alakazam}} was juggling spoons when Ash and his friends showed up.
 
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{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=DP140
|epname=Historical Mystery Tour!
|epname=Historical Mystery Tour!
|desc=The clown's {{p|Mr. Mime}} was riding a unicycle when Ash and company followed Xatu.}}
|vajp=
<br>
|vaen=
|desc=The Clown's {{p|Mr. Mime}} was riding a unicycle when Ash and his friends followed Xatu.
 
None of Mr. Mime's moves are known.}}
 
===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color light}}
|ja=阪口大助 ''[[Daisuke Sakaguchi]]''
|en=[[Tom Wayland]]
|fi=Aku Laitinen
|no=Scott Maurstad
|pl=Grzegorz Drojewski
|pt_br=Vágner Santos
}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Clown in Adventures.png|100px|thumb|A Clown in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Clown Adventures.png|90px|thumb|Diamond dressed as a clown]]
[[File:Clown Adventures.png|100px|left|thumb|Diamond dressed as a Clown in Pokémon Adventures]]
While passing through [[Jubilife City]] on his way to [[Lake Verity]] in ''[[PS390|Licking Lickitung]]'', {{adv|Diamond}} met three clowns and the [[Pokétch Co. President]]. In the manga, the clowns were part of a campaign for the [[Pokétch Company]], somewhat similar to games (three {{key|IV|Coupons 1, 2, and 3|Coupon}} clowns situated in [[Jubilife City]]). Diamond also became part of the campaign and dressed as a clown for the part.
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
While passing through [[Jubilife City]] on his way to [[Lake Verity]] in ''[[PS390|Licking Lickitung]]'', {{adv|Diamond}} met three Clowns and the [[Pokétch Co. President]]. The Clowns were part of a campaign for the [[Pokétch Company]], somewhat similar to three [[Coupon]] Clowns situated in Jubilife City from the games. Diamond also became part of the campaign and dressed up as a Clown for the part.
 
===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
In ''[[PS418|Deprogramming Porygon-Z]]'', a Clown was seen waiting in a line to challenge the [[Battle Castle]].
{{-}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In Diamond and Pearl, Clown Lee can be fought in the Jubilife TV station on Wednesdays.
* In {{game|Platinum}}, Clown Lee can be found in these [[Pokémon Center]] locations around Sinnoh:
* In Platinum, Lee can be found in these [[Pokémon Center]] locations around Sinnoh:
:'''Sunday, Saturday''': [[Hearthome City]]
:'''Sunday, Saturday''': [[Hearthome City]]
:'''Monday, Wednesday, Friday''': [[Celestic Town]]
:'''Monday, Wednesday, Friday''': [[Celestic Town]]
:'''Tuesday, Thursday''': [[Pastoria City]]
:'''Tuesday, Thursday''': [[Pastoria City]]
* In French, the Clown and the {{tc|Harlequin}} are both called "Clowns."
* In Pokémon Platinum, there is data for a {{pkmn|battle}} with Clown Lee with a [[level]] 6 {{p|Mime Jr.}}, but it is completely inaccessible.<ref>https://pastebin.com/PB7J63bT</ref>


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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{{langtable|color={{psychic color light}}|bordercolor={{psychic color}}
|fr=Clown
|zh_yue=小丑 ''{{tt|Síucháu|Clown}}''
|zh_cmn=小丑 ''{{tt|Xiǎochǒu|Clown}}''
|fr=Arlequin{{sup/8|BDSP}}<br>Bouffon{{sup/4|DPPt}}
|de=Clown
|de=Clown
|it=Clown
|it=Clown
|es=Payaso
|es=Payaso
|ko=피에로 ''Pierrot''
}}
}}
{{-}}
 
==References==
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[[Category:Trainer classes]]
[[Category:Psychic-type Trainers]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]]
[[Category:Anime characters]]


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Latest revision as of 16:26, 20 November 2023

If you were looking for the Trainer class with the Japanese name of Clown, see Harlequin (Trainer class).
Clown
ピエロ Pierrot
VSClown BDSP.png
VS model from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Other names
Introduced in Generation IV
Appears in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Gender Male
Counterpart {{{counterpart}}}
Notable members {{{members}}}
Anime debut Historical Mystery Tour!
TCG debut [[(TCG)|]]
TCG card {{{card}}}
Manga debut {{{manga}}}

A Clown (Japanese: ピエロ Pierrot) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that debuted in the Generation IV games. They are found throughout Jubilife City, but only Clown Lee from the TV station can be battled outside of battle facilities. Clowns are depicted as men in orange clown suits. A Coin Case can be received through a Clown in Veilstone City.

True to their costumes, they have Pokémon that reference circus performers and circus animals, with Mr. Mime and Mime Jr. being particularly popular among them.

They are similar to the Juggler and Harlequin classes.

Gallery

Sprites and models

Spr DP Clown.png VSClown BDSP.png
Sprite from
Generation IV
VS model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Clown OD.png Clown BDSP OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation IV
Overworld sprite from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Trainer list

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl


See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers (Diamond and Pearl)/Clown

Pokémon Platinum


See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers (Generation IV)/Clown

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl


See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers (Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)/Clown

In the anime

A Clown in the anime

A Clown appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!. After luring Ash, Dawn, and Barry into his circus tent, the three were subjected to illusions in which not only were they all shrunken, but where they relived their first experiences with Pikachu, Piplup, and Heracross, respectively.

Pokémon


This article is missing information on this character's English voice actor and Japanese voice actor.
You can help by adding this information.


Clown's Xatu
Xatu
Ash and Barry were battling when they saw a Xatu flying by them. The two boys and Dawn followed her, and they were led to a circus tent. Xatu reappeared after Ash, Dawn, and Barry were able to escape the illusion world in the Clown's tent.

None of Xatu's moves are known.

Debut Historical Mystery Tour!
Voice actors
Japanese Chie Satō
Clown's Seel
Seel
The Clown's Seel was standing on a ball with one fin when Ash and his friends showed up. Seel is the Clown's only non-Psychic-type Pokémon.

None of Seel's moves are known.

Debut Historical Mystery Tour!
Clown's Grumpig
Grumpig
The Clown's Grumpig was doing some acting when Ash and his friends followed Xatu.

None of Grumpig's moves are known.

Debut Historical Mystery Tour!
Clown's Alakazam
Alakazam
The Clown's Alakazam was juggling spoons when Ash and his friends showed up.

None of Alakazam's moves are known.

Debut Historical Mystery Tour!
Clown's Mr. Mime
Mr. Mime
The Clown's Mr. Mime was riding a unicycle when Ash and his friends followed Xatu.

None of Mr. Mime's moves are known.

Debut Historical Mystery Tour!

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 阪口大助 Daisuke Sakaguchi
English Tom Wayland
Finnish Aku Laitinen
Norwegian Scott Maurstad
Polish Grzegorz Drojewski
Brazilian Portuguese Vágner Santos


In the manga

A Clown in Pokémon Adventures
Diamond dressed as a Clown in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Diamond & Pearl arc

While passing through Jubilife City on his way to Lake Verity in Licking Lickitung, Diamond met three Clowns and the Pokétch Co. President. The Clowns were part of a campaign for the Pokétch Company, somewhat similar to three Coupon Clowns situated in Jubilife City from the games. Diamond also became part of the campaign and dressed up as a Clown for the part.

Platinum arc

In Deprogramming Porygon-Z, a Clown was seen waiting in a line to challenge the Battle Castle.

Trivia

Sunday, Saturday: Hearthome City
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Celestic Town
Tuesday, Thursday: Pastoria City
  • In Pokémon Platinum, there is data for a battle with Clown Lee with a level 6 Mime Jr., but it is completely inaccessible.[1]

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 小丑 Síucháu
Mandarin 小丑 Xiǎochǒu
France Flag.png French ArlequinBDSP
BouffonDPPt
Germany Flag.png German Clown
Italy Flag.png Italian Clown
South Korea Flag.png Korean 피에로 Pierrot
Spain Flag.png Spanish Payaso

References


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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

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


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