Commander (Trainer class)

A Commander (Japanese: ギンガだんかんぶ Team Galactic Executive) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that first debuted in the Generation IV games. Commanders can come in either gender.

The title has only specifically referred to three characters: Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. They are the subleaders of Team Galactic under Cyrus. They generally have stronger Pokémon than the grunts they command and can only be battled on certain occasions. Their hair is shaped like a certain Pokémon, usually one that is on their (or another Commander's) team.

Another commander for Team Galactic, Charon, was revealed in Pokémon Platinum. Though he is never battled in the game, it is notable he has befriended one Pokémon.