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A '''Gym Leader''' (Japanese: '''ジムリーダー''' ''Gym Leader'') is the highest-ranking member of a Pokémon [[Gym]]. The main job of a Gym Leader is to test {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and their Pokémon so that they are strong and resourceful enough to compete against the [[Elite Four]] in the games or the [[Pokémon League]] in the anime. If a Trainer defeats a Gym Leader in battle, then the Trainer earns that Gym's [[Badge]].
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[[File:Sword Shield Gym Challenge artwork.png|thumb|250px|Artwork from {{g|Sword and Shield}} of {{ga|Victor}} facing Gym Leader [[Milo]]]]
The '''Gym Leader''' (Japanese: '''ジムリーダー''' ''Gym Leader''), also called '''Pokémon Leader''' or '''Leader''' in some early manuals, is the highest-ranking member of a Pokémon [[Gym]]. The main job of a Gym Leader is to test {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} so that they are strong and resourceful enough to take the [[Pokémon League]] challenge. If a Trainer defeats a Gym Leader in {{pkmn|battle}}, then the Trainer earns that Gym's [[Badge]].


A Gym Leader's job is not just to test upcoming Trainers. They must oversee how their respective Gym is run and maintain it. Great care must be taken to make sure that their Gym reflects the best environment for the Pokémon [[type]] and playing style of choice, usually an environment that suits that type of Pokémon used there (like pools in a {{type|Water}} Gym or flowers and plants in a {{type|Grass}} Gym). According to [[Morty]], teaching young people how to battle with Pokémon can also be the job of a Gym Leader.
Gym Leaders are also responsible for overseeing how their respective Gyms are run and maintained. Great care must be taken to make sure that their Gym reflects the best environment for the [[type]] in which they [[Type expert|specialize]], such as swimming pools in a {{type|Water}} Gym, trees and flowering plants in a {{type|Grass}} or a {{type|Bug}} Gym, or ice and snow in an {{type|Ice}} Gym. According to [[Morty]], teaching young people how to battle with Pokémon of that particular type can also be the job of a Gym Leader. Unlike regular Pokémon Trainers, a Gym Leader has the right to directly challenge the {{pkmn|Champion|Pokémon League Champion}}, as revealed by [[Brock]] in {{LGPE}}.


It has not exactly been made clear how Gym Leaders attain their position, but it appears that it varies for each Gym. Some of them founded their Gym and are self-appointed<!--who?-->; others, such as [[Whitney]], are chosen by the other members of the region's Pokémon League. A few appear to be passed on through families: [[Janine]], [[Falkner]], and [[Flannery]] all take over their respective Gyms from a close family member. However, Gyms do not necessarily belong to a particular family; [[Roark]] and his father [[Byron]] are both Gym Leaders at the same time, in different Gyms. Leaders can also choose to vacate their position; examples include [[Koga]], [[Giovanni]], and [[Wallace]].
It has not exactly been made clear how Gym Leaders attain their position, but it appears that it varies for each Gym. Some of them founded their Gyms and are self-appointed<!--who?-->. Others, such as [[Whitney]], are chosen by the other members of the region's Pokémon League. A few appear to be passed on through families: [[Janine]], [[Falkner]], and [[Flannery]] all took over their respective Gyms from a close family member. However, Gyms do not necessarily belong to a particular family. [[Roark]] and his father, [[Byron]], are both Gym Leaders at the same time, in different Gyms. Leaders can also choose to vacate their position. Examples include [[Koga]], [[Giovanni]], and [[Wallace]]. Some Gym Leaders also have secondary professions, such as [[Elesa]] being a fashion model, [[Valerie]] being a fashion designer, and [[Katy]] owning a bakery.


Although similar in nature, [[Frontier Brain]]s, [[Colosseum Leader]]s, and [[Club Master]]s are not considered Gym Leaders.
==Terminology==
===English===
In the English game manuals from [[Generation I]], this is called "'''Pokémon Leader'''" in the section explaining and listing Gym Leaders. In later sections about the cities and towns, this was also shortened to "'''Leader'''". In the English game manuals from [[Generation II]], both "'''Gym Leader'''" and "'''Leader'''" are used.


==Pokémon used==
In ''[[Pokémon: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]'', this is written as "'''gym leader'''" in lowercase. For instance:
Nearly all Leaders rely on a single [[type]] of Pokémon. For example, [[Erika]] uses only {{type|Grass}} Pokémon in official Gym {{pkmn|battle}}s. Some Leaders, however, stray from this mold, albeit rarely. This is evidenced by the different types used by {{ga|Blue}} during his reign as the Gym Leader of the [[Viridian Gym]] in Generations II and IV, although he is the only Gym Leader to do so. However, many Gym Leaders have one or two Pokémon that stray from their type theme.


Geography and climate can often be connected to the type of Pokémon the Gym Leader of that area uses. [[Pastoria Gym]] Leader, [[Crasher Wake]], uses {{type|Water}} Pokémon, a direct allusion to the flooded marsh that surrounds the area and the constant downpour that plagues [[Pastoria City]]. Another example of this is the [[Cinnabar Gym]] Leader, [[Blaine]], who uses {{type|Fire}} Pokémon and lives in a volcanic area.
* ''"Here in [[Pewter City]], you'll face a {{tc|Camper|Jr. Trainer}} before you do battle with the '''gym leader''', [[Brock]]."'' (page 21)


The character archetype can also reflect the type of Pokémon a Leader uses. For example, [[Roark]] and [[Byron]], who are both miners, use the related {{t|Rock}}- and {{type|Steel}} Pokémon. [[Tate and Liza]] could be based on the archetype of twins who can communicate telepathically, and thus train {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon and being twins, they also battle opposing Trainers in Double Battles, being the only Leaders to do so.
===Japanese===
In the Japanese game manuals from Generation I, this is called '''ジムのムリーダー''' (''Gym's Leader'') rather than the definitive name '''ジムリーダー''' (''Gym Leader'').


==In the games==
==Pokémon used==
[[File:ORAS Prerelease VS Roxanne.png‎|thumb|250px|Leader [[Roxanne]] challenges the player]]
Nearly all Leaders rely on a single [[type]] of Pokémon. For example, [[Erika]] uses only {{type|Grass}} Pokémon in official Gym {{pkmn|battle}}s. Some Leaders, however, stray from this mold, albeit rarely. This is evidenced by the different types used by {{ga|Blue}} during his reign as the Gym Leader of the [[Viridian Gym]] in Generations II, IV, and VII, although he is the only Gym Leader to do so. However, many Gym Leaders have one or two Pokémon that stray from their type theme. This is usually because of a lack of availability for Pokémon of a certain type, such as [[Sunyshore Gym]] Leader [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Ambipom}} and {{p|Octillery}} in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. In [[Paldea]], all of the Gym Leaders, excluding [[Larry]], will use a Pokémon whose type does not match their type theme. Instead, that Pokémon's {{DL|Terastal phenomenon|Tera Type}} will match the type theme and the Gym Leader will [[Terastal phenomenon|Terastallize]] that Pokémon after sending it out.
A '''Leader''' (Japanese: '''ジムリーダー''' ''Gym Leader'') is the {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} name given to the Gym Leaders when they are battled in the [[Pokémon games]]. Despite Gym Leaders themselves being introduced in [[Generation I]], the name did not appear onscreen until [[Generation II]], and has been incorporated into every game since. Gym Leaders are integral within the Pokémon universe. In order for one to advance in the game, the player must occasionally challenge and defeat the leader of a [[Gym]]. Each game is designed in such a way that the player will not be able to move forward until they receive a [[Badge|Gym Badge]] which will, in turn, either allow them to use an [[HM]] to overcome natural obstacles, or trigger a necessary event to continue with the game. It is one of the player's main objectives to collect eight Gym Badges, allowing him or her to challenge the [[Elite Four]].


Leaders do not seem to be required to be in their Gyms at all times. [[Giovanni]], for example, could keep his title as a Gym Leader despite not being at the [[Viridian Gym]] during the majority of the events of [[Generation I]], and his successor, {{ga|Blue}}, was also absent from the Gym several times. Beginning in [[Generation IV]], Leaders are increasingly encountered outside of their Gyms, evident in the remakes {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, where the Leaders have to be found in different locations at specific times before they can {{DL|Pokégear|Gym Leader phone listing|exchange phone numbers}} with the player for a {{DL|Rematch|Gym Leader rematch schedule|rematch at the Fighting Dojo}}. Some Leaders even appear across regions, such as [[Jasmine]] appearing in [[Sunyshore City]], [[Crasher Wake]] on {{rt|47|Johto}}, and [[Maylene]] in [[Celadon City]]. Leaders can even challenge other Gyms and the [[Elite Four]] (like [[Volkner]] wanted to do). In later games, it is made apparent that Gym Leaders know each other and are acquainted with Gym Leaders from other regions, as well as with members of the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}}s. Examples of this are Jasmine being friends with [[Erika]], Volkner being friends with {{EF|Flint}}, [[Brawly]] training with [[Bruno]], and most [[Unova]] Gym Leaders coming together to fight [[Team Plasma]]'s [[Seven Sages]].
Geography and climate can often be connected to the type of Pokémon the Gym Leader of that area uses. [[Pastoria Gym]] Leader [[Crasher Wake]] uses {{type|Water}} Pokémon, a direct allusion to the flooded marsh that surrounds the area and the constant downpour that plagues [[Pastoria City]]. Another example of this is the [[Cinnabar Gym]] Leader, [[Blaine]], who uses {{type|Fire}} Pokémon and lives in a volcanic area. [[Pryce]], [[Candice]], [[Wulfric]], and [[Grusha]], the [[Mahogany Gym|Mahogany]], [[Snowpoint Gym|Snowpoint]], [[Snowbelle Gym|Snowbelle]], and [[Glaseado Gym]] Leaders, respectively, use {{type|Ice}} Pokémon and live either in or near icy or wintry areas.


In addition, some Gym Leaders may be required to use Pokémon different then their usual team, such as [[Cheren]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. Due to their higher AI compared to regular trainers, Gym Leaders are also one of the few Trainers to employ the use of [[Potion]]s when battling.
The character archetype can also reflect the type of Pokémon a Leader uses. For example, [[Roark]] and [[Byron]], who are both miners, use the related {{t|Rock}}- and {{type|Steel}} Pokémon. [[Tate and Liza]] could be based on the archetype of twins who can communicate telepathically, and thus train {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon, and being twins, they also battle opposing Trainers in Double Battles.


===Gym Trainers===
==In the core series==
<!--Wouldn't this go better on the page for Gym, if anything?-->In addition to Gym Leaders, there are also Gym Trainers. While not an official {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}}, they are Trainers that are either a devotee or apprentice to the Gym Leader, who follow the same type theme as the Leader does. It is usually necessary to defeat multiple Gym Trainers before challenging the Gym Leader. Some Gyms in the game require the player to solve a puzzle, and one must often use Gym Trainers as obstacles to reach the solution. They have no direct impact on the overall plot, other than rarely offering the player helpful advice. It is also worth noting that the type of {{pkmn|Trainer}} appearing in a Gym will depend on the Gym itself. For instance, [[Gardenia]] employs {{tc|Aroma Lady|Aroma Ladies}} and {{tc|Beauty|Beauties}}, exclusively, while [[Misty]] recruits {{tc|Sailor}}s and {{tc|Swimmer}}s; these Gym Leaders represent the [[type]]s {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Water}}, respectively.
[[File:SwSh Prerelease VS Milo.png|thumb|250px|Gym Leader [[Milo]] challenging the player]]
A '''Gym Leader''' (Japanese: '''ジムリーダー''' ''Gym Leader''), or '''Leader''' prior to {{LGPE}}, is the {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} name given to the Gym Leaders when they are battled in the [[Pokémon games]]. Despite Gym Leaders themselves being introduced in [[Generation I]], the Trainer class did not appear onscreen until [[Generation II]], and it has been incorporated into every game since. Gym Leaders are integral within the Pokémon universe. Occasionally, in order for one to advance in the game, the player must challenge and defeat the leader of a [[Gym]]. Each game is designed in such a way that the player will not be able to move forward until they receive a [[Badge|Gym Badge]] which will, in turn, either allow them to use an [[HM]] to overcome natural obstacles or trigger a necessary event to continue with the game. It is one of the player's main objectives to collect eight Gym Badges, allowing them to challenge the [[Elite Four]].
 
Leaders do not seem to be required to be in their Gyms at all times, as they may have other duties. [[Giovanni]], for example, could keep his title as a Gym Leader despite not being at the [[Viridian Gym]] during the majority of the events of [[Generation I]], and his successor, {{ga|Blue}}, was also absent from the Gym several times. Beginning in [[Generation IV]], Leaders are increasingly encountered outside of their Gyms, evident in the remakes {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, where the Leaders have to be found in different locations at specific times before they can {{DL|Pokégear|Gym Leader phone listing|exchange phone numbers}} with the player for a {{DL|Rematch|Gym Leader rematch schedule|rematch at the Fighting Dojo}}. Some Leaders even appear across regions, such as [[Jasmine]] appearing in [[Sunyshore City]], [[Crasher Wake]] on {{rt|47|Johto}}, and [[Maylene]] in [[Celadon City]]. Leaders can even challenge other Gyms and the [[Elite Four]] (like [[Volkner]] wanted to do). In later games, it is made apparent that Gym Leaders know each other and are acquainted with Gym Leaders from other regions, as well as with members of the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}}s. Examples of this are Jasmine being friends with [[Erika]], Volkner being friends with [[Flint]], [[Brawly]] training with [[Bruno]], and most [[Unova]] Gym Leaders coming together to fight [[Team Plasma]]'s [[Seven Sages]].


==In the anime==
In addition, some Gym Leaders may be required to use Pokémon different than their usual team, such as [[Cheren]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. Due to their higher AI compared to regular Trainers, Gym Leaders are also one of the few Trainers to employ the use of {{cat|Potions}} when battling.
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[[File:Kalos Gym Leaders anime.png|thumb|400px|The Gym Leaders of Kalos in the anime]]
In the anime, there are many Badges that do not belong to [[Gym]]s shown in other media, suggesting that there are many more Gym Leaders in the anime than in other media. This is also suggested by the existence of 11 Gyms in Unova. Although all 11 were the same as those in the games, this is more than the conventional 8 Gyms for one region.


In the anime, rules are different for each Gym. Generally, Gym Leaders are forbidden from [[Recall|switching]] their Pokémon and only challengers may make substitutions during Gym matches. Although those that Ash encountered before [[Blaine]] did switch, since {{Ash}}'s match against Blaine in ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', only [[Lenora]] has switched out a Pokémon. Also, unlike the games, Trainers are only allowed to use the same number of Pokémon as the Gym Leader. There are, however, exceptions to this rule such as in the case of [[Roxie]] and [[Grant]].
Gym Leaders in Galar have two divisions: major and minor. Upon completion of the main story, during the [[Galarian Star Tournament]], [[Klara]]{{sup/8|Sw}}/[[Avery]]{{sup/8|Sh}} reveals that they have become a minor division {{t|Poison}}{{sup/8|Sw}}/{{t|Psychic}}{{sup/8|Sh}} Gym Leader.


A notable occurrence in the anime is that one does not necessarily have to defeat the Gym Leader to obtain a Badge. Badges are given out on a case-by-case basis based on whether or not the Gym Leader feels as though the Trainer has earned it. {{an|Misty}} has often berated Ash on several occasions noting that he didn't properly earn all of his Gym Badges.
===Gym Trainers===
<!--Wouldn't this go better on the page for Gym, if anything?-->In addition to Gym Leaders, there are also {{tc|Gym Trainer}}s. They are Trainers that are either a devotee or apprentice to the Gym Leader, who follow the same type theme as the Leader does. It is usually necessary to defeat multiple Gym Trainers before challenging the Gym Leader. Some Gyms in the game require the player to solve a puzzle, and one must often use Gym Trainers as obstacles to reach the solution. They have no direct impact on the overall plot, other than rarely offering the player helpful advice. It is also worth noting that the type of {{pkmn|Trainer}} appearing in a Gym will depend on the Gym itself. For instance, [[Gardenia]] employs {{tc|Aroma Lady|Aroma Ladies}} and {{tc|Beauty|Beauties}}, exclusively, while [[Misty]] recruits {{tc|Sailor}}s and {{tc|Swimmer}}s; these Gym Leaders represent the [[type]]s {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Water}}, respectively. However, starting in [[Generation VIII]], they only have the Trainer class "Gym Trainer", as well as a special introduction featuring their Badge.


According to Misty, Ash really only ''earned'' 3 Badges and the other 5 Badges were ''given'' to him on a technicality:
==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Masters EX===
Gym Leaders from various core series regions appear in {{g|Masters EX}}. Some of them serve as PML Leaders for the [[Pokémon Masters League]], though this position is not exclusive to Gym Leaders, as seen with {{mas|Hapu}}.


*Given: In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', Brock gives Ash the {{badge|Boulder}} after Pikachu's Electric attack caused a fire, ultimately setting off the Gym's sprinklers and weakening {{TP|Brock|Onix}} enough to allow Pikachu to fight back with another Electric attack.
===Pokémon Puzzle series===
In the "1P Stadium" mode of {{g|Puzzle League}}, [[Ash Ketchum]] battles the eight [[Kanto]] Gym Leaders.


*Given: Misty's sisters gave the {{badge|Cascade}} to Ash in ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'' after Pikachu's Thunderbolt saved the Gym and its Water Pokémon from Team Rocket's giant vacuum machine.
In the "2P Stadium" mode of Pokémon Puzzle League, each player chooses a player character. The eight Kanto Gym Leaders are part of the list of available characters.


*Earned: In ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Ash's Pikachu struck [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in the stomach, hammering it with what can be described as an electric Slam attack, thus earning Ash the {{badge|Thunder}}.
In the "Challenge" mode of {{g|Puzzle Challenge}}, {{ga|Ethan}} battles the eight [[Johto]] Gym Leaders.


*Given: [[Sabrina's Kadabra]] was defeated in ''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'' only as a result of Haunter making Sabrina and Kadabra laugh so much as to render the latter unable to battle. Thanks to the Haunter Ash met in the [[Pokémon Tower]], the {{badge|Marsh}} was given to him by Sabrina's father.
===Pokémon Trading Card Game===
In {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, the [[Club Master]]s have a role similar to Gym Leaders, giving out [[Master Medal|Medal]]s to duelists who defeat them.


*Given: The {{badge|Rainbow}} was given to Ash after he saved Erika's {{p|Gloom}} from her burning Gym caused by Team Rocket's blaster bomb in ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]''.
===Pokémon Mezastar===
In {{g|Mezastar}}, the [[Star Trainer]]s have a role similar to Gym Leaders.


*Earned: Ash earned the {{badge|Soul}} in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'' after his Charmander defeated [[Koga's Golbat]] with Ember and Fire Spin.
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Cilan Skyla anime.png|thumb|250px|{{an|Cilan}} and [[Skyla]], two Gym Leaders from the [[Unova]] region]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, {{pkmn|Trainer}}s challenge Gym Leaders at their respective [[Gym]]s in order to earn [[Badge]]s. If a Trainer earns eight Badges from one [[region]], they become eligible to enter that region's [[Pokémon League Conference]].


*Earned: In ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'' Ash's Charizard delivered a devastating defeat to [[Blaine's Magmar]] by using an aerial Submission followed by a Seismic Toss. Thus Ash leaves Cinnabar Island having earned the {{badge|Volcano}}.
There are more than eight Gyms, and thus Gym Leaders, in each region. Many Trainers in the anime been shown to have Badges that do not exist in the games, such as {{Gary}} earning ten Badges in [[Kanto]]. Other Badges observed in the anime which do not correspond to known Badges suggest that there are at least nine Gyms in [[Hoenn]], 11 in [[Sinnoh]], 14 in [[Unova]], and 11 in [[Kalos]]. 11 Gyms have been shown on-screen in Unova.


*Given: Ash received his eighth and final Gym Badge in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'' after defeating Jessie, James, and Meowth instead of the proper Gym Leader, Giovanni, who had temporarily left the trio in charge in his absence.  
In ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'', {{an|May}} mentioned that the [[Sootopolis Gym]] is the last Gym of the [[Hoenn League]], implying that there is a fixed order of Gyms. However, in the next episode, ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'', [[Juan]] is surprised to hear that the {{Badge|Rain}} was Ash's eighth Badge.


There is also an entire league exclusive to the anime where the four Gym Leaders all have special requirements in order to gain their Gym Badges, the [[Orange League]], located on the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]].
All Gym Leaders since [[Flannery]] have appeared in at least one episode before Ash earned a Badge from them. Several other characters have become or were Gym Leaders in that canon at some point, such as {{an|Brock}}'s brother [[Forrest]], [[The Sensational Sisters|Misty's sisters]], [[Mr. Moore|Flannery's grandfather]], and Kanto Elite Four member [[Agatha]].


*Ash finds the first Orange Islands Gym in ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]''. There he challenges Cissy for the {{badge|Coral Eye}}. However, they do not participate in a typical Pokémon Battle; instead he and Cissy go head to head in three water-based physical challenges using their Water Pokémon.
In ''[[BW067|Cilan Takes Flight]]'', it's shown that, although Gym Leaders generally get along, they tend to disagree on things, in particular if their ways of running a gym clash.


*In ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'' Ash travels to Navel Island where he runs into Danny, a man who he presumes to be another challenger against the Navel Gym. Danny turns out to be the Gym Leader and offers Ash three challenges, winning a {{badge|Sea Ruby}} only if he won two out of three. Ash loses the first one, but manages to accidentally win the second with some help from Charizard, and win the third.
In ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', all of [[Kalos]]'s known Gym Leaders teamed up to help in the final battle against [[Team Flare]] and the [[Giant Rock]] in ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]'' and ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'' .


*Ash challenges pompous Rudy in ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]''. Rudy first assigns him an attack challenge in which Ash has to use his Pokémon to knock down all the targets on a tricky water course. Ash technically misses one, but it's not acknowledged in the show and Ash passes this pre-test. Secondly, Ash faces an three-on-three battle with Rudy with Pokémon of the same type battling each other. Ash wins and earns the {{badge|Spike Shell}}.
In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', some Gym Leaders from different regions were seen participating in the [[World Coronation Series]], such as [[Visquez]], {{an|Korrina}}, [[Raihan]], [[Bea]], and [[Volkner]]. It's also revealed that Bea travels across different regions of the [[Pokémon world]] to battle other Gym Leaders, such as Korrina and [[Chuck]] to be able to train for the championship. In ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]'', [[Paul]] was revealed to have been offered a Gym Leader position at an undisclosed Gym.


*[[Double Battle]]s were introduced officially for the first time in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'' in Ash's fourth and final Orange Crew Gym battle against Luana, who specializes in them. Here Ash used Pikachu and a newly-obedient Charizard to defeat Luana and earn the {{badge|Jade Star}}.
In ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] have encountered several Gym Leaders, such as [[Brassius]] and [[Kabu]], in their search for the {{shiny|Black}} {{p|Rayquaza}} that once belonged to the Ancient Adventurer [[Lucius]]. In addition, [[Iono]] once helped [[Dot]] search for a missing [[Liko]] in her hometown of [[Levincia]].


In the [[Johto]] region, one needs to earn eight badges in order to participate in the [[Silver Conference]], with the same condition applying for [[Hoenn]]'s [[Ever Grande Conference]], [[Sinnoh]]'s [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], [[Unova]]'s [[Vertress Conference]] and [[Kalos]]'s respective [[Kalos League|League]].
====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Kanto Gym Leaders anime.png|The Gym Leaders of [[Kanto]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}
File:Johto Gym Leaders anime.png|The Gym Leaders of [[Johto]] in the anime
File:Kalos Gym Leaders anime.png|The Gym Leaders of [[Kalos]] in the anime
</gallery>


The general rule for the majority of Gym matches in the anime is that the challenger and the Gym Leader use an equal number of Pokémon which engage in one-on-one battles, with only the challenger being allowed to make substitutions. However, there were exceptions, with:
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Kanto Gym Leaders PO.png|thumb|250px|Some of the Kanto Gym Leaders in Pokémon Origins]]
All of the [[Generation I]] Gym Leaders appeared in [[Pokémon Origins]], but only [[Brock]] and [[Giovanni]] had spoken lines and key roles in the miniseries' plot. In this canon, it is revealed that Leaders have different teams to take on challengers, depending on how many Badges they have.
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* Ash facing off in Double Battles against [[Tate and Liza]] for [[Mossdeep Gym]]'s {{badge|Mind}} in Hoenn, and [[Olympia]] for [[Anistar Gym]]'s {{badge|Psychic}} in Kalos.
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Unova Gym Leaders Generations.png|thumb|250px|Most of the Unova Gym Leaders in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
[[Giovanni]] is the only Kanto Gym Leader to appear in the miniseries, specifically in ''[[PG03|The Chase]]'' and ''[[PG05|The Legacy]]''.


* [[Juan]] of [[Sootopolis Gym]] also had a unique two round system, with the first round being a Double Battle. Once the challenger wins the first round, they enter the second round, being individual battles against three of his Pokémon. Only the challenger is allowed to substitute between their own five Pokémon. Once Ash cleared both rounds was he only given the {{badge|Rain}}.
In ''[[PG13|The Uprising]]'', most of the [[Unova]] Gym Leaders battled [[Team Plasma]] at the {{un|Pokémon League}}. In ''[[PG14|The Frozen World]]'', [[Drayden]] tried and failed to stop Team Plasma from stealing the [[DNA Splicers]].
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* When Ash challenged [[Whitney]] of the [[Goldenrod Gym]] in Johto to a rematch, he fought three-on-one in his favour, with Whitney only utilising her {{p|Miltank}}.
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Bea Twilight Wings.png|thumb|250px|Bea in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
All of [[Galar]] Gym Leaders appeared in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]. The first one to appear was [[Bea]], who battled [[Leon]] in ''[[TW01|Letter]]'' and lost. [[Milo]], [[Nessa]], and [[Allister]] also made cameo appearances at the end of the same episode. ''[[TW02|Training]]'' focused mainly on Bea.


There were also noticeable exceptions to the general rule during several of the the [[Unova League]] Gym battles:
In ''[[TW04|Early-Evening Waves]]'', Nessa's story was told after a defeat in the [[Galar League|Champions Cup]]. [[Raihan]] was also seen on a magazine cover during the episode, and [[Marnie]] was seen eating at a [[Battle Café]].


* For the [[Striaton Gym]]'s {{badge|Tri}}, the challenger is initially given a choice between one of three gym leaders. However, Ash challenged all three triplets, making the battle a best-two-out-of-three tournament, with Ash only earning a badge after defeating at least two of the Gym Leaders.
[[Kabu]], [[Gordie]], [[Melony]], and [[Piers]] all appeared in ''[[TW05|Assistant]]''.


* For the [[Nacrene Gym]]'s {{badge|Basic}}, both the challenger and the Gym Leader are using the same number of Pokémon, with both being allowed to make substitutions.
[[Opal]] and [[Bede]] appeared in ''[[TW07|Sky]]''.


* For the [[Mistralton Gym]]'s {{badge|Jet}}, the challenger and the Gym Leader used to engage in "Air Battles". In these, the Gym Leader first displays her three chosen Pokémon, followed with the challenger revealing their own three, then the Gym Leader decides the outcome of the battle using her own experience without even physically battling.
In ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', every Galar Gym Leader attended the [[Galarian Star Tournament]].


* For the [[Virbank Gym]]'s {{badge|Toxic}}, the battle was teams were three-on-six in Ash's favour, with only him being allowed to make substitutions.
===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[Roark]] appeared in ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'', where {{ga|Barry}} was seen challenging and defeating him in a flashback.


Some of the Gym's also required the challenger to undergo a trial or a test before they are able to battle:
[[Morty]] appeared in ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', watching the [[Kimono Girl]]s' performance with his {{TP|Morty|Gengar}}.


* The [[Fuchsia Gym]] in Kanto was set up like a ninja house and riddled with traps, with the trainers had to make their way through before they were allowed to challenge the Gym Leader.
===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
All of [[Paldea]] Gym Leaders appeared in [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]. [[Iono]] was the first Gym Leader to appear, debuting in a cameo in ''[[PPW02|Breathe Out]]''.


* The [[Cinnabar Gym]] (again in Kanto) was hidden, and required challengers to find it by solving the riddles given by the disguised Gym leader, [[Blaine]].
Ryme appeared in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]'' while rapping about [[Naranja Academy]] during [[Ohara]], [[Aliquis]], and [[Hohma]]'s video project. Next, Iono starred in a segment of the video, introducing all of the region's Gym Leaders to the audience. It was revealed by Iono that Larry is one of the oldest active members of the Paldea [[Pokémon League]], having been Gym Leader for around 25 years.


* The Nacrene Gym in Unova could only be accessed if the trainer picks the right book in an entire library.
[[Tyme]], the former Gym Leader of [[Montenevera]], also made brief appearances in ''[[PPW01|Breathe In]]'' and ''Breathe Together''.


* The [[Lumiose Gym]] in Kalos, when under the charge of the [[Clembot]], used to first require trainers to have four badges before they could challenge the Gym.
==In the manga==
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
Several of the Kanto and [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] Gym Leaders appeared in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], though there were notable differences in some of their depictions compared to the {{pkmn|anime}}. For example, [[Sabrina]] was portrayed as a kind and caring person, and {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} were not constantly traveling with {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}.


Incidentally, Ash has not won a badge in the same episode as his first encounter with its respective Gym Leader since earning the {{badge|Dynamo}} from [[Wattson]] in ''[[AG040|Watts with Wattson?]]''.
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Gym Leaders Kanto Johto Adventures.png|thumb|250px|The Gym Leaders of Kanto and Johto in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Galar Gym Leaders Adventures.png|thumb|250px|The Gym Leaders of Galar (plus Leon) in Pokémon Adventures]]
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Gym Leaders have the same jobs as in the games and anime, but are also shown to throw away their role as Leader and pursue other goals. Some Gym Leaders even become evil, such as [[Koga]], [[Lt. Surge]], [[Sabrina]], and [[Pryce]]. In order to become a Gym Leader in Adventures, one needs to fight a Trainer chosen by the [[Pokémon Association]] and win in front of them without letting one of their own Pokémon faint. The one exception to this rule seen so far has been by {{adv|Blue}} when he defended the building where {{adv|Red}} took his exam, since Red had to decline becoming a Gym Leader due to an injury, despite having passed the exam. Some Gym Leaders have jobs outside of their Gyms, but some of them focus solely on training their skills. In some regions, a single Gym Leader is chosen to lead and/or supervise the others. Known Gym Leaders with this status include [[Erika]], Pryce, and [[Winona]].


==In the manga==
Gym Leaders are highly respected in their respective home regions and usually in other regions as well. When crises emerge, it is highly probable for Gym Leaders to gather to discuss about the situation that has befallen the region and what to do with it:
{{incomplete|section|Needs other manga, more info for Adventures after DP chapter}}
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Gym Leaders have the same jobs as in the games and anime, but are also shown to throw away their role as Leader and pursue other goals. Some Gym Leaders even become evil, such as [[Koga]], [[Lt. Surge]], [[Sabrina]], and [[Pryce]]. In order to become a Gym Leader in ''Adventures'', one needs to fight a Trainer chosen by the [[Pokémon Association]] and win in front of them without letting one of their own Pokémon faint. The one exception to this rule seen so far has been by {{adv|Blue}} when he defended the building where {{adv|Red}} took his exam, since Red had to decline becoming a Gym Leader due to an injury, despite having passed the exam. Some Gym Leaders have jobs outside of their Gyms, but some of them focus solely on training their skills.


Gym Leaders are highly respected in their respective home regions and usually in other regions as well. When crises emerge, it is highly probable for Gym Leaders to gather to discuss about the situation that has befallen the region and what to do with it, with the most well-known example being the Hoenn Gym Leaders gathering at [[Fortree City]] during the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}} to decide which team—[[Team Magma]] or [[Team Aqua]]—they should support. They also tend to help [[Pokédex holder]]s to fight the villains who are usually behind different crises, a great example being the Sinnoh Gym Leaders fighting [[Team Galactic]] at [[Spear Pillar]] near the end of the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}.
* All of the [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]]'s Gym Leaders were called up for a tournament held at [[Indigo Plateau]] in the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}} to fight as teams to see which region had stronger Gym Leaders. The secret secondary purpose of the tournament was to figure out the identity of the [[Masked Man]], who had been identified as a Gym Leader. The Kanto team won with four wins, three losses, and one draw.
All of the [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] Gym Leaders were called up for a tournament held at [[Indigo Plateau]] (which was interrupted by the [[Masked Man]]) to fight as teams to see which region had stronger Gym Leaders. The Kanto team won with four wins, three losses and one draw.
* Seven of [[Hoenn]]'s Gym Leaders gathered at [[Fortree City]] during the {{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}} to decide which team — [[Team Magma]] or [[Team Aqua]] — they should support. When the crisis escalated, the Gym Leaders turned their attention towards the {{adv|super-ancient Pokémon}} instead, although they were also forced to battle the [[Admin]]s of both aforementioned teams in the process.
* Six of [[Sinnoh]]'s Gym Leaders gathered to fight [[Team Galactic]] at [[Spear Pillar]] near the end of the {{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}.
* Six of [[Unova]]'s Gym Leaders gathered to protect the [[Nacrene Gym|Nacrene Museum]] from [[Team Plasma]]'s advance during the {{MangaArc|Black & White}}. Their plan ultimately failed, and Team Plasma took them hostage. Once freed, they battled against the [[Seven Sages]] at [[N's Castle]].
* Five of [[Kalos]]'s Gym Leaders gathered to stop [[Team Flare]] from activating the [[ultimate weapon]] in the {{MangaArc|X & Y}}. All eight of them later helped to stop the team's second attempt to use the weapon.
* All of [[Galar]]'s Gym Leaders gathered to combat the [[Darkest Day]] unleashed by [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] in the {{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}. Most of them also took part in the battle against {{p|Eternatus}}.


===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
[[File:Kanto Gym Leaders JBA.png|thumb|200px|The Kanto Gym Leaders in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]]
[[File:Kanto Gym Leaders JBA.png|thumb|230px|Kanto Gym Leaders in [[Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]]]]
In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], {{GnB|Gold}} meets many Gym Leaders in his travels, as it is his goal to collect all eight Gym Badges. The first Gym Leader challenged by Gold was [[Falkner]], who he defeated in ''[[GB02|Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!]]''. He defeats [[Bugsy]] in ''[[GB06|Get up Again, Bayleef]]''. He meets [[Whitney]] in ''[[GB08|For Pikachu's Sake!! The Search For The Missing Farfetch'd]]'' and loses to her in battle, so she takes away his {{p|Pikachu}} temporarily. Whitney travels with Gold for a while, arriving at the [[Pokémon Summit]], a conference for Gym Leaders and Pokémon researchers, in ''[[GB11|Gold and Black VS Team Rocket]]''. Gold finally defeats Whitney in ''[[GB13|A Promise Given to Miltank]]'', earning his Pikachu back as well as the {{Badge|Plain}}.
Throughout his {{pkmn|journey}}, [[]] faced the Gym Leaders of [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]]. All of them except for [[Falkner]] appeared only as silhouettes.


In ''[[GB14|Let's Fight! The Mini Pokémon Tournament]]'', [[Morty]] offers Gold the {{Badge|Fog}} for free, as he is unable to battle him at the time due to other commitments and he believes that Gold has already demonstrated his fighting skills by defending the Pokémon Summit against [[Team Rocket]]. However, Gold refuses, insisting that he must battle Morty another time and earn the Badge properly. He meets [[Jasmine]] in ''[[GB17|A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos]]'' and [[Chuck]] in ''[[GB21|The Secret Of The Fighting Type Pokémon]]''. As the manga ended abruptly, [[Pryce]] and [[Clair]] never appeared, nor did the [[Pokémon League]].
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{GnB|Gold}} met many of the Johto Gym Leaders over the course of the [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]] manga, on his quest to earn eight Badges. However, due to the manga ending in [[Cianwood City]], [[Pryce]] and [[Clair]] never appeared in it. Gold also temporarily led the [[Cianwood Gym]] while [[Chuck]] was recovering from an accident.


===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga===
===Pokémon Zensho===
Throughout the journey, [[]] faced many Gym Leaders of Kanto and Johto. All of them except for [[Falkner]] appeared as silhouettes.
The [[Generation I]] Gym Leaders of Kanto appeared in [[Pokémon Zensho]]. {{zensho|Satoshi}} earned a Badge from each of them, although he got the {{badge|Cascade}} from [[Misty]] by defending her Gym from a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} and the {{badge|Marsh}} from [[Sabrina]] by helping to save [[Silph Co.]] from [[Team Rocket]], instead of defeating them.
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==List of Gym Leaders==
==List of Gym Leaders==
===Indigo League===
===Indigo League===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{kanto color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
In the [[Generation I]] games and their respective [[remake]]s, a number of Indigo League Gym Leaders can be fought out of order. [[Koga]] must be fought before [[Blaine]], as defeating Koga grants access to {{m|Surf}} and by extention, [[Cinnabar Island]], but otherwise, [[Lt. Surge]], [[Erika]], Koga, [[Sabrina]], and Blaine can be fought in any order. In {{LGPE}}, Blaine can also be fought before Koga, due to Surf having been replaced by the [[Secret Technique]] Sea Skim. Regardless, all seven other badges must be collected in order to gain access to [[Viridian Gym]] to challenge [[Giovanni]].
 
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{kanto color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{kanto color dark}};" colspan="6" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Indigo League}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}" colspan="6" | {{color|{{kanto color light}}|Indigo League}}
|-style="background: #{{kanto color dark}};"
|-style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}"
! colspan="3" | {{color|{{kanto color light}}|Generations {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation I|I}}, {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation II|II}}, {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation III|III}}, and {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}}}
! colspan="4" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation I|I}}{{color|{{kanto color light}}|,}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation II|II}}{{color|{{kanto color light}}|,}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation III|III}}{{color|{{kanto color light}}|,}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}{{color|{{kanto color light}}|, and}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation VII|VII}}
! colspan="3" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Kanto}}
! colspan="4" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Kanto}}
|-
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}};" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}};" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Type}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Badge}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Rock|pic=VSBrock.png|ldr=Brock|djap=タケシ|drm=Takeshi|loc=Pewter City|cjap=ニビシティ|crm=Nibi City|bdge=Boulder}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Rock|pic=VSBrock PE.png|size=x100px|ldr=Brock|djap=タケシ|drm=Takeshi|loc=Pewter City|cjap=ニビシティ|crm=Nibi City|bdge=Boulder}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Water|pic=VSMisty.png|ldr=Misty|djap=カスミ|drm=Kasumi|loc=Cerulean City|cjap=ハナダシティ|crm=Hanada City|bdg=Cascade}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Water|pic=VSMisty PE.png|size=x100px|ldr=Misty|djap=カスミ|drm=Kasumi|loc=Cerulean City|cjap=ハナダシティ|crm=Hanada City|bdg=Cascade}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Electric|pic=VSLt_Surge.png|ldr=Lt. Surge|djap=マチス|drm=Matis|loc=Vermilion City|cjap=クチバシティ|crm=Kuchiba City|bdg=Thunder}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Electric|pic=VSLt Surge PE.png|size=x100px|ldr=Lt. Surge|djap=マチス|drm=Matisse|loc=Vermilion City|cjap=クチバシティ|crm=Kuchiba City|bdg=Thunder}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Grass|pic=VSErika.png|ldr=Erika|djap=エリカ|drm=Erika|loc=Celadon City|cjap=タマムシシティ|crm=Tamamushi City|bdg=Rainbow}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Grass|pic=VSErika PE.png|size=x100px|ldr=Erika|djap=エリカ|drm=Erika|loc=Celadon City|cjap=タマムシシティ|crm=Tamamushi City|bdg=Rainbow}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:VSKoga.png]]<br>[[Koga|{{color|{{poison color dark}}|Koga}}]]<br><small>{{color|{{poison color dark}}|キョウ Kyō <sup>'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''</sup>}}</small>
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:VSKoga PE.png|x100px]]<br>[[Koga|{{color|{{poison color dark}}|'''Koga'''}}]]<br><small>{{color|{{poison color dark}}|キョウ Kyou <sup>'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}} {{color2|{{alola color}}|Generation VII|VII}}'''</sup>}}</small>
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:VSJanine.png]]<br>[[Janine|{{color|{{poison color dark}}|Janine}}]]<br><small>{{color|{{poison color dark}}|アンズ Anzu <sup>'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''</sup>}}</small>
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:Spr HGSS Janine.png]]<br>[[Janine|{{color|{{poison color dark}}|'''Janine'''}}]]<br><small>{{color|{{poison color dark}}|アンズ Anzu <sup>'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''</sup>}}</small>
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Fuchsia City}}<br><small>{{color|{{poison color dark}}|セキチクシティ <br>Sekichiku City}}</small>
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Fuchsia City}}<br><small>{{color|{{poison color dark}}|セキチクシティ <br>Sekichiku City}}</small>
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | {{color|{{poison color dark}}|{{tcolor|Poison|{{poison color dark}}}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | {{color|{{poison color dark}}|{{tcolor|Poison|{{poison color dark}}}}}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:Soul Badge.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{poison color dark}}|Soul Badge}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:Soul Badge.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{poison color dark}}|Soul Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Psychic|pic=VSSabrina.png|ldr=Sabrina|djap=ナツメ|drm=Natsume|loc=Saffron City|cjap=ヤマブキシティ|crm=Yamabuki City|bdg=Marsh}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Psychic|pic=VSSabrina PE.png|size=x100px|ldr=Sabrina|djap=ナツメ|drm=Natsume|loc=Saffron City|cjap=ヤマブキシティ|crm=Yamabuki City|bdg=Marsh}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Fire|pic=VSBlaine.png|ldr=Blaine|djap=カツラ|drm=Katsura|loc=Cinnabar Island|cjap=グレンじま|crm=Guren Island <sup>'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''</sup>|loc2=Seafoam Islands|cjap2=ふたごじま|crm2=Twin Islands <sup>'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''</sup>|bdg=Volcano}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Fire|pic=VSBlaine PE.png|size=x100px|ldr=Blaine|djap=カツラ|drm=Katsura|loc=Cinnabar Island|cjap=グレンじま|crm=Guren Island <sup>'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}} {{color2|{{alola color}}|Generation VII|VII}}'''</sup>|loc2=Seafoam Islands|cjap2=ふたごじま|crm2=Twin Islands <sup>'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''</sup>|bdg=Volcano}}
{{gldrb2|type=Ground|pic=VSGiovanni.png|ldr=Giovanni|djap=サカキ|drm=Sakaki <sup>'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''</sup>|type2=Blue|t2=Various|pic2=VSBlue.png|ldr2=Blue (game)|altname2=Blue|djap2=グリーン|drm2=Green <sup>'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''</sup>|loc=Viridian City|cjap=トキワシティ|crm=Tokiwa City|bdg=Earth}}
{{gldrb2|type=Ground|pic=VSGiovanni PE.png{{!}}x100px|ldr=Giovanni|djap=サカキ|drm=Sakaki <sup>'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}} {{color2|{{alola color}}|Generation VII|VII}}'''</sup>|type2=Blue|t2=Various|pic2=VSBlue PE.png{{!}}x100px|ldr2=Blue (game)|altname2=Blue|djap2=グリーン|drm2=Green <sup>'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}} {{color2|{{alola color}}|Generation VII|VII}}'''</sup>|loc=Viridian City|cjap=トキワシティ|crm=Tokiwa City|bdg=Earth}}
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<div style="text-align:left">
* The leader of the [[Fighting Dojo]] was previously the {{type|Fighting}} Gym Leader of [[Saffron City]].
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===Johto League===
===Johto League===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{johto color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{johto color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
[[Chuck]], [[Jasmine]], and [[Pryce]] can be challenged in any order.
 
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{johto color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{johto color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{johto color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Johto League}}
! style="background: #{{johto color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Johto League}}
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===Hoenn League===
===Hoenn League===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, it is possible to break the order and skip fighting [[Winona]] until after defeating [[Tate and Liza]] or [[Wallace]]{{sup/3|RS}}/[[Juan]]{{sup/3|E}}. Regardless, the player must still defeat Winona to gain access to the {{ho|Pokémon League}}. This is not the case in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, where a {{tc|Bird Keeper}} on {{rt|120|Hoenn}} prevents the player from advancing until Winona has been defeated.
 
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{hoenn color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}}" colspan="5" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Hoenn League}}
! style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}}" colspan="5" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Hoenn League}}
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{{gldr|col=2|type=Fighting|pic=VSBrawly.png|ldr=Brawly|djap=トウキ|drm=Tōki|loc=Dewford Town|cjap=ムロタウン|crm=Muro Town|bdg=Knuckle|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Fighting|pic=VSBrawly.png|ldr=Brawly|djap=トウキ|drm=Tōki|loc=Dewford Town|cjap=ムロタウン|crm=Muro Town|bdg=Knuckle|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Electric|pic=VSWattson.png|ldr=Wattson|djap=テッセン|drm=Tessen|loc=Mauville City|cjap=キンセツシティ|crm=Kinsetsu City|bdg=Dynamo|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Electric|pic=VSWattson.png|ldr=Wattson|djap=テッセン|drm=Tessen|loc=Mauville City|cjap=キンセツシティ|crm=Kinsetsu City|bdg=Dynamo|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Fire|pic=VSFlannery.png|ldr=Flannery|djap=アスナ|drm=Asuna|loc=Lavaridge Town|cjap=フエンタウン|crm=Fuen Town|bdg=Heat|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Fire|pic=VSFlannery.png|ldr=Flannery|djap=アスナ|drm=Asuna|loc=Lavaridge Town|cjap=フエンタウン|crm=Huen Town|bdg=Heat|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Normal|pic=VSNorman.png|ldr=Norman|djap=センリ|drm=Senri|loc=Petalburg City|cjap=トウカシティ|crm=Tōka City|bdg=Balance|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Normal|pic=VSNorman.png|ldr=Norman|djap=センリ|drm=Senri|loc=Petalburg City|cjap=トウカシティ|crm=Touka City|bdg=Balance|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Flying|pic=VSWinona.png|ldr=Winona|djap=ナギ|drm=Nagi|loc=Fortree City|cjap=ヒワマキシティ|crm=Hiwamaki City|bdg=Feather|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Flying|pic=VSWinona.png|ldr=Winona|djap=ナギ|drm=Nagi|loc=Fortree City|cjap=ヒワマキシティ|crm=Hiwamaki City|bdg=Feather|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Psychic|pic=VSLiza & Tate.png|ldr=Tate and Liza|djap=フウとラン|drm=Fū and Lan|loc=Mossdeep City|cjap=トクサネシティ|crm=Tokusane City|bdg=Mind|size=150px}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Psychic|pic=VSLiza & Tate.png|ldr=Tate and Liza|djap=フウとラン|drm=Fū and Lan|loc=Mossdeep City|cjap=トクサネシティ|crm=Tokusane City|bdg=Mind|size=150px}}
{{gldrb2|type=Water|pic=VSWallace.png{{!}}150px|ldr=Wallace|djap=ミクリ|drm=Mikuri{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}|loc=Sootopolis City|cjap=ルネシティ|crm=Rune City|bdg=Rain|pic2=VSJuan.png{{!}}150px|ldr2=Juan|djap2=アダン|drm2=Adan{{sup/3|E}}}}
{{gldrb2|type=Water|pic=VSWallace.png{{!}}150px|ldr=Wallace|djap=ミクリ|drm=Mikuri{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}|loc=Sootopolis City|cjap=ルネシティ|crm=Rune City|bdg=Rain|pic2=Spr E Juan.png|ldr2=Juan|djap2=アダン|drm2=Adan{{sup/3|E}}}}
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===Sinnoh League===
===Sinnoh League===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{sinnoh color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{sinnoh color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh League}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh League}}
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Generation IV}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color|{{sinnoh color light}}|Generations {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Generation IV|IV}} and {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Generation VIII|VIII}}}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh}}
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! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}};" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}};" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Badge}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=VSRoark.png|ldr=Roark|djap=ヒョウタ|drm=Hyouta|loc=Oreburgh City|cjap=クロガネシティ|crm=Kurogane City|bdg=Coal|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=VSRoark BDSP.png|ldr=Roark|djap=ヒョウタ|drm=Hyouta|loc=Oreburgh City|cjap=クロガネシティ|crm=Kurogane City|bdg=Coal|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSGardenia.png|ldr=Gardenia|djap=ナタネ|drm=Natane|loc=Eterna City|cjap=ハクタイシティ|crm=Hakutai City|bdg=Forest|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSGardenia BDSP.png|ldr=Gardenia|djap=ナタネ|drm=Natane|loc=Eterna City|cjap=ハクタイシティ|crm=Hakutai City|bdg=Forest|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSMaylene.png|ldr=Maylene|djap=スモモ|drm=Sumomo|loc=Veilstone City|cjap=トバリシティ|crm=Tobari City||bdg=Cobble|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSMaylene BDSP.png|ldr=Maylene|djap=スモモ|drm=Sumomo|loc=Veilstone City|cjap=トバリシティ|crm=Tobari City||bdg=Cobble|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSCrasher Wake.png|ldr=Crasher Wake|djap=マキシマム仮面|drm=Maximum Mask|loc=Pastoria City|cjap=ノモセシティ|crm=Nomose City|bdg=Fen|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSCrasher Wake BDSP.png|ldr=Crasher Wake|djap=マキシマム仮面|drm=Maximum Mask|loc=Pastoria City|cjap=ノモセシティ|crm=Nomose City|bdg=Fen|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSFantina.png|ldr=Fantina|djap=メリッサ|drm=Melissa|loc=Hearthome City|cjap=ヨスガシティ|crm=Yosuga City|bdg=Relic|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSFantina BDSP.png|ldr=Fantina|djap=メリッサ|drm=Melissa|loc=Hearthome City|cjap=ヨスガシティ|crm=Yosuga City|bdg=Relic|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSByron.png|ldr=Byron|djap=トウガン|drm=Tougan|loc=Canalave City|cjap=ミオシティ|crm=Mio City|bdg=Mine|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSByron BDSP.png|ldr=Byron|djap=トウガン|drm=Tougan|loc=Canalave City|cjap=ミオシティ|crm=Mio City|bdg=Mine|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSCandice.png|ldr=Candice|djap=スズナ|drm=Suzuna|loc=Snowpoint City|cjap=キッサキシティ|crm=Kissaki City|bdg=Icicle|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSCandice BDSP.png|ldr=Candice|djap=スズナ|drm=Suzuna|loc=Snowpoint City|cjap=キッサキシティ|crm=Kissaki City|bdg=Icicle|size=96px}}
{{gldrb|type=Electric|pic=VSVolkner.png|ldr=Volkner|djap=デンジ|drm=Denzi|loc=Sunyshore City|cjap=ナギサシティ|crm=Nagisa City|bdg=Beacon|size=96px}}
{{gldrb|type=Electric|pic=VSVolkner BDSP.png|ldr=Volkner|djap=デンジ|drm=Denzi|loc=Sunyshore City|cjap=ナギサシティ|crm=Nagisa City|bdg=Beacon|size=96px}}
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* Radio show "Verity" from {{B2W2}} mentions a former {{tc|Bug Catcher}} and Gym Leader from [[Sinnoh]] that became an [[Elite Four]] member, likely referring to [[Aaron]].
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===Unova League===
===Unova League===
====Black and White====
====Black and White====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{unova color}};" colspan=9 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{unova color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="9" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="9" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
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====Black 2 and White 2====
====Black 2 and White 2====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{unova color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{unova color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
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===Kalos League===
===Kalos League===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kalos color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{kalos color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kalos color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{kalos color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{kalos color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{kalos color light}}|Kalos League}}
! style="background: #{{kalos color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{kalos color light}}|Kalos League}}
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{{gldrb|type=Ice|pic=VSWulfric.png|ldr=Wulfric|djap=ウルップ|drm=Urup|loc=Snowbelle City|cjap=エイセツシティ|crm=Eisetsu City|bdg=Iceberg|size=150px}}
{{gldrb|type=Ice|pic=VSWulfric.png|ldr=Wulfric|djap=ウルップ|drm=Urup|loc=Snowbelle City|cjap=エイセツシティ|crm=Eisetsu City|bdg=Iceberg|size=150px}}
|}
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===Galar League===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Galar color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{Galar color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{Galar color dark}};" colspan="7" | {{color|{{Galar color light}}|Galar League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{Galar color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{Galar color light}}|Generation VIII}}
! style="background: #{{Galar color dark}};" colspan="3" | {{color2|{{Galar color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{Galar color light}}|Galar}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{Galar color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{Galar color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{Galar color light}};" | {{color|{{Galar color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{Galar color light}};" | {{color2|{{Galar color dark}}|Type}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{Galar color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Galar color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Grass|logo=yes|pic=VSMilo.png|ldr=Milo|djap=ヤロー|drm=Yarrow|loc=Turffield|cjap=ターフタウン|crm=Turf Town|bdg=Grass|size=x90px}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Water|logo=yes|pic=VSNessa.png|ldr=Nessa|djap=ルリナ|drm=Rurina|loc=Hulbury|cjap=バウタウン|crm=Bow Town|bdg=Water|size=x90px}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Fire|logo=yes|pic=VSKabu.png|ldr=Kabu|djap=カブ|drm=Kabu|loc=Motostoke|cjap=エンジンシティ|crm=Engine City|bdg=Fire|size=x90px}}
{{gldr2|type=Fighting|logo=yes|pic=VSBea.png|size=x90px|ldr=Bea|djap=サイトウ|drm=Saitō{{sup/8|Sw}}|type2=Ghost|pic2=VSAllister.png|size2=x90px|ldr2=Allister|djap2=オニオン|drm2=Onion{{sup/8|Sh}}|loc=Stow-on-Side|cjap=ラテラルタウン|crm=Lateral Town|bdg=Fighting|bdg2=Ghost}}
{{gldr2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Fairy|logo=yes|pic=VSOpal.png|size=x90px|ldr=Opal|djap=ポプラ|drm=Poplar|pic2=VSBede 2.png|size2=x90px|ldr2=Bede|djap2=ビート|drm2=Beet|loc=Ballonlea|cjap=アラベスクタウン|crm=Arabesque Town|bdg=Fairy|region=Galar}}
{{gldr2|type=Rock|logo=yes|pic=VSGordie.png|size=x90px|ldr=Gordie|djap=マクワ|drm=Makuwa{{sup/8|Sw}}|type2=Ice|pic2=VSMelony.png|size2=x90px|ldr2=Melony|djap2=メロン|drm2=Melon{{sup/8|Sh}}|loc=Circhester|cjap=キルクスタウン|crm=Circus Town|bdg=Rock|bdg2=Ice}}
{{gldr2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Dark|logo=yes|pic=VSPiers.png|size=x90px|ldr=Piers|djap=ネズ|drm=Nezu|pic2=VSMarnie 3.png|size2=x90px|ldr2=Marnie|djap2=マリィ|drm2=Mary|loc=Spikemuth|cjap=スパイクタウン|crm=Spike Town|bdg=Dark}}
{{gldrb|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Dragon|logo=yes|pic=VSRaihan.png|ldr=Raihan|djap=キバナ|drm=Kibana|loc=Hammerlocke|cjap=ナックルシティ|crm=Knuckle City|bdg=Dragon|size=x90px}}
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* [[Klara]] is a {{type|Poison}} Gym Leader of the minor division.{{sup/8|Sw}}
* [[Avery]] is a {{type|Psychic}} Gym Leader of the minor division.{{sup/8|Sh}}
* [[Mustard]] was previously a {{type|Fighting}} Gym Leader.
* [[Peony]] was previously a {{type|Steel}} Gym Leader.
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===Paldea League===
The Gym Leaders of the [[Paldea]] [[region]] are the first ones who can be challenged in any order rather than the usual fixed order. However, the [[level]]s of their Pokémon remain the same regardless of when they are challenged. The Gym Leaders are listed in order of lowest level to highest.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{paldea color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Generation IX}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSKaty.png|ldr=Katy|djap=カエデ|drm=Kaede|loc=Cortondo|cjap=セルクルタウン|crm=Cercle Town|bdg=Bug|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Bug|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSBrassius.png|ldr=Brassius|djap=コルサ|drm=Colza|loc=Artazon|cjap=ボウルタウン|crm=Bowl Town|bdg=Grass|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Grass|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|pic=VSIono.png|ldr=Iono|djap=ナンジャモ|drm=Nanjyamo|loc=Levincia|cjap=ハッコウシティ|crm=Hakkō City|bdg=Electric|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Electric|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSKofu.png|ldr=Kofu|djap=ハイダイ|drm=Haidai|loc=Cascarrafa|cjap=カラフシティ|crm=Carafe City|bdg=Water|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Water|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSLarry.png|ldr=Larry|djap=アオキ|drm=Aoki|loc=Medali|cjap=チャンプルタウン|crm=Chanpuru Town|bdg=Normal|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Normal|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSRyme.png|ldr=Ryme|djap=ライム|drm=Lime|loc=Montenevera|cjap=フリッジタウン|crm=Fridge Town|bdg=Ghost|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Ghost|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Psychic|pic=VSTulip.png|ldr=Tulip|djap=リップ|drm=Lip|loc=Alfornada|cjap=ベイクタウン|crm=Bake Town|bdg=Psychic|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Psychic|size=x100px}}
{{gldrb|type=Ice|pic=VSGrusha.png|ldr=Grusha|djap=グルーシャ|drm=Grusha|loc=Glaseado Mountain|cjap=ナッペ山|crm=Mount Napper|bdg=Ice|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Ice|size=x100px}}
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* The {{type|Normal}} Gym Leader [[Larry]] is also a member of the [[Elite Four]] as a {{type|Flying}} {{pkmn|Trainer}}.
* [[Tyme]] was previously the {{type|Rock}} Gym Leader of [[Montenevera]].
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===Orange League===
===Orange League===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{orange color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{orange color}};" colspan=8 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{orange color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{orange color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{orange color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{orange color light}}|Orange League}}
! style="background: #{{orange color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{orange color light}}|Orange League}}
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| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:WinnerTrophy.png|40px]]<br>{{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Winner's Trophy}}<br>{{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Honor at the}}<br>{{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Palace of Victory}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:WinnerTrophy.png|40px]]<br>{{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Winner's Trophy}}<br>{{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Honor at the}}<br>{{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Palace of Victory}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Every Gym Leader that specializes in {{t|Ghost}}- and {{type|Steel}} Pokémon uses {{p|Gengar}} and {{p|Steelix}} respectively in battle.
* For [[DP009]], [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Gym Leaders. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about them: 「ジムリーダー いのちをかけて かかってこい」 ''"Gym Leader, put your life on the line and challenge me."''
* Even though there are 51 known Gyms in the games, with 58 Gym Leaders among them, there has not yet been a Gym specializing in {{type|Dark}} Pokémon, although there have been three [[Elite Four]] members; [[Karen]], [[Sidney]], and [[Grimsley]]. All the other seventeen types have at least one Gym associated with them. {{type|Electric}} specialist Gyms appear in five of the six regions.
* The {{t|Dark}} type did not get a Gym until [[Generation VIII]], twenty years after the type debuted in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. Previously, there have been three [[Elite Four]] members ([[Karen]], [[Sidney]], and [[Grimsley]]), as well as an [[island kahuna]] ([[Nanu]]), who specialize in Dark types. The other seventeen types have at least one Gym associated with them, with the new types, {{t|Steel}} and {{t|Fairy}}, getting Gyms in their respective debut generations.
* The only Gym Leaders so far whose parents have been seen in the anime are {{an|Brock}}, [[Sabrina]], [[Tate and Liza]], [[Roark]], and [[Clemont]].
** As of Generation VIII, every type has been specialized in by at least two Gym Leaders.
** Janine, Roark, Maylene, Cheren and Roxie are the only ones who have a parent the {{player}} can encounter in the games. Koga, Giovanni, [[Norman]], and Byron are the only Gym Leaders whose children can be encountered, or in Norman's case, played as, in the games.
* Every Gym Leader that specializes in {{type|Steel}} Pokémon uses {{p|Steelix}} in battle.
** Other in-game relatives of Gym Leaders include Clair's [[Lance|cousin]], Blue's [[Professor Oak|grandfather]] and [[Daisy Oak|sister]], [[Viola]]'s [[Alexa|sister]], [[Korrina]]'s [[Gurkinn|grandfather]] and [[Clemont]]'s [[Bonnie|sister]]. Additionally, Tate and Liza are brother and sister, while Cilan, Chili, and Cress are brothers.
* In the Johto saga of the {{pkmn|anime}}, none of the Gym Leaders had exactly the same lineups as they do in the games.
* For ''[[DP009|Setting the World on Its Buneary]]'', [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Gym Leaders. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about them: 「ジムリーダー いのちをかけて かかってこい」 ''"Gym Leader, put your life on the line and challenge me."''
* The [[Sinnoh]] saga marks the only time in the anime that all Gym Leaders in a region have used exactly the same teams as in the games.
* In the Johto saga of the anime, none of the Gym Leaders had exactly the same lineups as they do in the games.
** However, Volkner only used three of his four Pokémon in his battle with {{Ash}}.
* In the games, every Gym Leader has at least one Pokémon in his or her party that knows the [[TM]] move he or she gives out upon defeat. Former Gym Leaders do not count in this, as Wallace when he is faced as Champion and Giovanni when he is faced in Generation IV do not have Pokémon that know the move they gave out as TMs when they were faced as Gym Leaders in previous games. Koga, despite not being a Gym Leader in Generation IV, has several Pokémon that know Toxic, the move he last gave out as a TM.
* In the games, every Gym Leader has at least one Pokémon in their party that knows the [[TM]] move they give out upon defeat. Former Gym Leaders do not count in this, as Wallace when he is faced as Champion and Giovanni when he is faced in Generation IV do not have Pokémon that know the move they gave out as TMs when they were faced as Gym Leaders in previous games. Koga, despite not being a Gym Leader in Generation IV, has several Pokémon that know Toxic, the move he last gave out as a TM.
* From Generations I-V (not counting remakes), every move that was in a TM given out by a Gym Leader was a new move for that generation, and many of them were rarely (if ever) seen on any other Pokemon in the generation they were introduced. This trend has been broken in Generation VI, where only three Gym Leaders—Viola, Korrina, and Valerie—hand out TMs with moves new to the generation.
* Since [[Generation IV]], there has consistently been a {{type|Grass}} Gym Leader in each [[region]].
* From Generations I to V (not counting remakes), every move that was in a TM given out by a Gym Leader was a new move for that generation, and many of them were rarely (if ever) seen on any other Pokémon in the generation they were introduced. This trend has been broken in Generation VI, where only three Gym Leaders—Viola, Korrina, and Valerie—hand out TMs with moves new to the generation.
* Most of the [[core series]] Gym Leaders have Japanese names consisting of three katakana. This includes all [[Kanto]] Gym Leaders in [[Generation I]] and {{gen|III}} games, all [[Johto]] Gym Leaders, and at least half of the Gym Leaders in every game.
** {{ga|Blue}} (Japanese: グリーン ''Green'') is the only core series Kanto Gym Leader with a Japanese name longer than three characters.
* In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, the player can continue the game without defeating [[Winona]] of [[Fortree City]] until attempting to battle the Elite Four.
* In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, the player can continue the game without defeating [[Winona]] of [[Fortree City]] until attempting to battle the Elite Four.
* The Orange League is the only one so far in which Ash has successfully defeated all the Gym Leaders without a rematch.
* The Orange League is the only one so far in which Ash has successfully defeated all the Gym Leaders without a rematch.
*In ''[[Pocket Monsters: The Animation]]'', it was mentioned that the position of Gym Leaders was very unforgiving, as it had a three-strike rule stating that if a Gym Leader lost three times in a row, the Gym will be disqualified. It also revealed that being a Gym Leader was costly, leaving little pay, and the government can't provide for them. It also revealed that the rather brutal nature of Gym leading was one of the reasons why {{an|Misty}}'s and {{an|Brock}}'s parents ended up abandoning them to Gym duties.
* In ''[[Pocket Monsters: The Animation]]'', it was mentioned that the position of Gym Leaders was very unforgiving, as it had a three-strike rule stating that if a Gym Leader lost three times in a row, the Gym will be disqualified. It also revealed that being a Gym Leader was costly, leaving little pay, and the government can't provide for them. It also revealed that the rather brutal nature of Gym leading was one of the reasons why {{an|Misty}}'s and {{an|Brock}}'s parents ended up abandoning them to Gym duties.
* Prior to the release of {{g|Sword and Shield}}, Gym Leaders were referred to as Gym Masters in a since-deleted tweet by the official Nintendo of America account. This term was also used by [[Blaine]] in the anime episode ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]''.
* {{p|Gyarados}} and {{p|Pelipper}} are the most common Pokémon found amongst Gym Leaders, being used by seven each.
* [[Marnie]] is the only Gym Leader who doesn't use the {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} "Leader" or "Gym Leader" when battled at a [[Gym]].
* Prior to [[Generation VII]], all the Gym Leader's English names are puns based on their respective specialized types. In [[Generation IX]] and VIII, they all possess flora-based names similar to the [[Pokémon Professor]]s. The same applies to each Elite Four member of those generations.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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* [[Justy]], the "Leader" of an [[Prestige Precept Center|unofficial Gym]] in [[Orre]]
* {{tc|Kantonian Gym|Kantonian Gym Leader}}
* [[Frontier Brain]]
* [[Trial Captain]]
* [[Island kahuna]]


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Leader redirects here. For the recurring character that first appeared in Raid Battle in The Ruins!, see Leader (JN014).

Artwork from Pokémon Sword and Shield of Victor facing Gym Leader Milo

The Gym Leader (Japanese: ジムリーダー Gym Leader), also called Pokémon Leader or Leader in some early manuals, is the highest-ranking member of a Pokémon Gym. The main job of a Gym Leader is to test Trainers and their Pokémon so that they are strong and resourceful enough to take the Pokémon League challenge. If a Trainer defeats a Gym Leader in battle, then the Trainer earns that Gym's Badge.

Gym Leaders are also responsible for overseeing how their respective Gyms are run and maintained. Great care must be taken to make sure that their Gym reflects the best environment for the type in which they specialize, such as swimming pools in a Water-type Gym, trees and flowering plants in a Grass-type or a Bug-type Gym, or ice and snow in an Ice-type Gym. According to Morty, teaching young people how to battle with Pokémon of that particular type can also be the job of a Gym Leader. Unlike regular Pokémon Trainers, a Gym Leader has the right to directly challenge the Pokémon League Champion, as revealed by Brock in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.

It has not exactly been made clear how Gym Leaders attain their position, but it appears that it varies for each Gym. Some of them founded their Gyms and are self-appointed. Others, such as Whitney, are chosen by the other members of the region's Pokémon League. A few appear to be passed on through families: Janine, Falkner, and Flannery all took over their respective Gyms from a close family member. However, Gyms do not necessarily belong to a particular family. Roark and his father, Byron, are both Gym Leaders at the same time, in different Gyms. Leaders can also choose to vacate their position. Examples include Koga, Giovanni, and Wallace. Some Gym Leaders also have secondary professions, such as Elesa being a fashion model, Valerie being a fashion designer, and Katy owning a bakery.

Terminology

English

In the English game manuals from Generation I, this is called "Pokémon Leader" in the section explaining and listing Gym Leaders. In later sections about the cities and towns, this was also shortened to "Leader". In the English game manuals from Generation II, both "Gym Leader" and "Leader" are used.

In Pokémon: Official Nintendo Player's Guide, this is written as "gym leader" in lowercase. For instance:

Japanese

In the Japanese game manuals from Generation I, this is called ジムのムリーダー (Gym's Leader) rather than the definitive name ジムリーダー (Gym Leader).

Pokémon used

Nearly all Leaders rely on a single type of Pokémon. For example, Erika uses only Grass-type Pokémon in official Gym battles. Some Leaders, however, stray from this mold, albeit rarely. This is evidenced by the different types used by Blue during his reign as the Gym Leader of the Viridian Gym in Generations II, IV, and VII, although he is the only Gym Leader to do so. However, many Gym Leaders have one or two Pokémon that stray from their type theme. This is usually because of a lack of availability for Pokémon of a certain type, such as Sunyshore Gym Leader Volkner's Ambipom and Octillery in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. In Paldea, all of the Gym Leaders, excluding Larry, will use a Pokémon whose type does not match their type theme. Instead, that Pokémon's Tera Type will match the type theme and the Gym Leader will Terastallize that Pokémon after sending it out.

Geography and climate can often be connected to the type of Pokémon the Gym Leader of that area uses. Pastoria Gym Leader Crasher Wake uses Water-type Pokémon, a direct allusion to the flooded marsh that surrounds the area and the constant downpour that plagues Pastoria City. Another example of this is the Cinnabar Gym Leader, Blaine, who uses Fire-type Pokémon and lives in a volcanic area. Pryce, Candice, Wulfric, and Grusha, the Mahogany, Snowpoint, Snowbelle, and Glaseado Gym Leaders, respectively, use Ice-type Pokémon and live either in or near icy or wintry areas.

The character archetype can also reflect the type of Pokémon a Leader uses. For example, Roark and Byron, who are both miners, use the related Rock- and Steel-type Pokémon. Tate and Liza could be based on the archetype of twins who can communicate telepathically, and thus train Psychic-type Pokémon, and being twins, they also battle opposing Trainers in Double Battles.

In the core series

Gym Leader Milo challenging the player

A Gym Leader (Japanese: ジムリーダー Gym Leader), or Leader prior to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, is the Trainer class name given to the Gym Leaders when they are battled in the Pokémon games. Despite Gym Leaders themselves being introduced in Generation I, the Trainer class did not appear onscreen until Generation II, and it has been incorporated into every game since. Gym Leaders are integral within the Pokémon universe. Occasionally, in order for one to advance in the game, the player must challenge and defeat the leader of a Gym. Each game is designed in such a way that the player will not be able to move forward until they receive a Gym Badge which will, in turn, either allow them to use an HM to overcome natural obstacles or trigger a necessary event to continue with the game. It is one of the player's main objectives to collect eight Gym Badges, allowing them to challenge the Elite Four.

Leaders do not seem to be required to be in their Gyms at all times, as they may have other duties. Giovanni, for example, could keep his title as a Gym Leader despite not being at the Viridian Gym during the majority of the events of Generation I, and his successor, Blue, was also absent from the Gym several times. Beginning in Generation IV, Leaders are increasingly encountered outside of their Gyms, evident in the remakes Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, where the Leaders have to be found in different locations at specific times before they can exchange phone numbers with the player for a rematch at the Fighting Dojo. Some Leaders even appear across regions, such as Jasmine appearing in Sunyshore City, Crasher Wake on Route 47, and Maylene in Celadon City. Leaders can even challenge other Gyms and the Elite Four (like Volkner wanted to do). In later games, it is made apparent that Gym Leaders know each other and are acquainted with Gym Leaders from other regions, as well as with members of the Elite Four and Champions. Examples of this are Jasmine being friends with Erika, Volkner being friends with Flint, Brawly training with Bruno, and most Unova Gym Leaders coming together to fight Team Plasma's Seven Sages.

In addition, some Gym Leaders may be required to use Pokémon different than their usual team, such as Cheren in Black 2 and White 2. Due to their higher AI compared to regular Trainers, Gym Leaders are also one of the few Trainers to employ the use of Potions when battling.

Gym Leaders in Galar have two divisions: major and minor. Upon completion of the main story, during the Galarian Star Tournament, KlaraSw/AverySh reveals that they have become a minor division PoisonSw/PsychicSh Gym Leader.

Gym Trainers

In addition to Gym Leaders, there are also Gym Trainers. They are Trainers that are either a devotee or apprentice to the Gym Leader, who follow the same type theme as the Leader does. It is usually necessary to defeat multiple Gym Trainers before challenging the Gym Leader. Some Gyms in the game require the player to solve a puzzle, and one must often use Gym Trainers as obstacles to reach the solution. They have no direct impact on the overall plot, other than rarely offering the player helpful advice. It is also worth noting that the type of Trainer appearing in a Gym will depend on the Gym itself. For instance, Gardenia employs Aroma Ladies and Beauties, exclusively, while Misty recruits Sailors and Swimmers; these Gym Leaders represent the types Grass and Water, respectively. However, starting in Generation VIII, they only have the Trainer class "Gym Trainer", as well as a special introduction featuring their Badge.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Gym Leaders from various core series regions appear in Pokémon Masters EX. Some of them serve as PML Leaders for the Pokémon Masters League, though this position is not exclusive to Gym Leaders, as seen with Hapu.

Pokémon Puzzle series

In the "1P Stadium" mode of Pokémon Puzzle League, Ash Ketchum battles the eight Kanto Gym Leaders.

In the "2P Stadium" mode of Pokémon Puzzle League, each player chooses a player character. The eight Kanto Gym Leaders are part of the list of available characters.

In the "Challenge" mode of Pokémon Puzzle Challenge, Ethan battles the eight Johto Gym Leaders.

Pokémon Trading Card Game

In Pokémon Trading Card Game, the Club Masters have a role similar to Gym Leaders, giving out Medals to duelists who defeat them.

Pokémon Mezastar

In Pokémon Mezastar, the Star Trainers have a role similar to Gym Leaders.

In the anime

Main series

Cilan and Skyla, two Gym Leaders from the Unova region

In the anime, Trainers challenge Gym Leaders at their respective Gyms in order to earn Badges. If a Trainer earns eight Badges from one region, they become eligible to enter that region's Pokémon League Conference.

There are more than eight Gyms, and thus Gym Leaders, in each region. Many Trainers in the anime been shown to have Badges that do not exist in the games, such as Gary earning ten Badges in Kanto. Other Badges observed in the anime which do not correspond to known Badges suggest that there are at least nine Gyms in Hoenn, 11 in Sinnoh, 14 in Unova, and 11 in Kalos. 11 Gyms have been shown on-screen in Unova.

In The Great Eight Fate!, May mentioned that the Sootopolis Gym is the last Gym of the Hoenn League, implying that there is a fixed order of Gyms. However, in the next episode, Eight Ain't Enough!, Juan is surprised to hear that the Rain Badge was Ash's eighth Badge.

All Gym Leaders since Flannery have appeared in at least one episode before Ash earned a Badge from them. Several other characters have become or were Gym Leaders in that canon at some point, such as Brock's brother Forrest, Misty's sisters, Flannery's grandfather, and Kanto Elite Four member Agatha.

In Cilan Takes Flight, it's shown that, although Gym Leaders generally get along, they tend to disagree on things, in particular if their ways of running a gym clash.

In Pokémon the Series: XY, all of Kalos's known Gym Leaders teamed up to help in the final battle against Team Flare and the Giant Rock in Rocking Kalos Defenses! and Forming a More Perfect Union! .

In Pokémon Journeys: The Series, some Gym Leaders from different regions were seen participating in the World Coronation Series, such as Visquez, Korrina, Raihan, Bea, and Volkner. It's also revealed that Bea travels across different regions of the Pokémon world to battle other Gym Leaders, such as Korrina and Chuck to be able to train for the championship. In Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!, Paul was revealed to have been offered a Gym Leader position at an undisclosed Gym.

In Pokémon Horizons: The Series, the Rising Volt Tacklers have encountered several Gym Leaders, such as Brassius and Kabu, in their search for the Black Rayquaza that once belonged to the Ancient Adventurer Lucius. In addition, Iono once helped Dot search for a missing Liko in her hometown of Levincia.

Gallery

Pokémon Origins

Some of the Kanto Gym Leaders in Pokémon Origins

All of the Generation I Gym Leaders appeared in Pokémon Origins, but only Brock and Giovanni had spoken lines and key roles in the miniseries' plot. In this canon, it is revealed that Leaders have different teams to take on challengers, depending on how many Badges they have.

Pokémon Generations

Most of the Unova Gym Leaders in Pokémon Generations

Giovanni is the only Kanto Gym Leader to appear in the miniseries, specifically in The Chase and The Legacy.

In The Uprising, most of the Unova Gym Leaders battled Team Plasma at the Pokémon League. In The Frozen World, Drayden tried and failed to stop Team Plasma from stealing the DNA Splicers.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

All of Galar Gym Leaders appeared in Pokémon: Twilight Wings. The first one to appear was Bea, who battled Leon in Letter and lost. Milo, Nessa, and Allister also made cameo appearances at the end of the same episode. Training focused mainly on Bea.

In Early-Evening Waves, Nessa's story was told after a defeat in the Champions Cup. Raihan was also seen on a magazine cover during the episode, and Marnie was seen eating at a Battle Café.

Kabu, Gordie, Melony, and Piers all appeared in Assistant.

Opal and Bede appeared in Sky.

In The Gathering of Stars, every Galar Gym Leader attended the Galarian Star Tournament.

Pokémon Evolutions

Roark appeared in The Rival, where Barry was seen challenging and defeating him in a flashback.

Morty appeared in The Show, watching the Kimono Girls' performance with his Gengar.

Pokémon: Paldean Winds

All of Paldea Gym Leaders appeared in Pokémon: Paldean Winds. Iono was the first Gym Leader to appear, debuting in a cameo in Breathe Out.

Ryme appeared in Breathe Together while rapping about Naranja Academy during Ohara, Aliquis, and Hohma's video project. Next, Iono starred in a segment of the video, introducing all of the region's Gym Leaders to the audience. It was revealed by Iono that Larry is one of the oldest active members of the Paldea Pokémon League, having been Gym Leader for around 25 years.

Tyme, the former Gym Leader of Montenevera, also made brief appearances in Breathe In and Breathe Together.

In the manga

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Several of the Kanto and Orange Islands Gym Leaders appeared in The Electric Tale of Pikachu, though there were notable differences in some of their depictions compared to the anime. For example, Sabrina was portrayed as a kind and caring person, and Brock and Misty were not constantly traveling with Ash.

Pokémon Adventures

The Gym Leaders of Kanto and Johto in Pokémon Adventures
The Gym Leaders of Galar (plus Leon) in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Gym Leaders have the same jobs as in the games and anime, but are also shown to throw away their role as Leader and pursue other goals. Some Gym Leaders even become evil, such as Koga, Lt. Surge, Sabrina, and Pryce. In order to become a Gym Leader in Adventures, one needs to fight a Trainer chosen by the Pokémon Association and win in front of them without letting one of their own Pokémon faint. The one exception to this rule seen so far has been by Blue when he defended the building where Red took his exam, since Red had to decline becoming a Gym Leader due to an injury, despite having passed the exam. Some Gym Leaders have jobs outside of their Gyms, but some of them focus solely on training their skills. In some regions, a single Gym Leader is chosen to lead and/or supervise the others. Known Gym Leaders with this status include Erika, Pryce, and Winona.

Gym Leaders are highly respected in their respective home regions and usually in other regions as well. When crises emerge, it is highly probable for Gym Leaders to gather to discuss about the situation that has befallen the region and what to do with it:

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Throughout his journey, faced the Gym Leaders of Kanto and Johto. All of them except for Falkner appeared only as silhouettes.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Gold met many of the Johto Gym Leaders over the course of the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga, on his quest to earn eight Badges. However, due to the manga ending in Cianwood City, Pryce and Clair never appeared in it. Gold also temporarily led the Cianwood Gym while Chuck was recovering from an accident.

Pokémon Zensho

The Generation I Gym Leaders of Kanto appeared in Pokémon Zensho. Satoshi earned a Badge from each of them, although he got the Cascade Badge from Misty by defending her Gym from a Team Rocket Grunt and the Marsh Badge from Sabrina by helping to save Silph Co. from Team Rocket, instead of defeating them.

List of Gym Leaders

Indigo League

In the Generation I games and their respective remakes, a number of Indigo League Gym Leaders can be fought out of order. Koga must be fought before Blaine, as defeating Koga grants access to Surf and by extention, Cinnabar Island, but otherwise, Lt. Surge, Erika, Koga, Sabrina, and Blaine can be fought in any order. In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Blaine can also be fought before Koga, due to Surf having been replaced by the Secret Technique Sea Skim. Regardless, all seven other badges must be collected in order to gain access to Viridian Gym to challenge Giovanni.

Indigo League
I, II, III, IV, and VII Region: Kanto
Gym Leader
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Type Badge
VSBrock PE.png
Brock
タケシ Takeshi
Pewter City
ニビシティ
Nibi City
Rock Boulder Badge.png
Boulder Badge
VSMisty PE.png
Misty
カスミ Kasumi
Cerulean City
ハナダシティ
Hanada City
Water Cascade Badge.png
Cascade Badge
VSLt Surge PE.png
Lt. Surge
マチス Matisse
Vermilion City
クチバシティ
Kuchiba City
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Thunder Badge
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Erika
エリカ Erika
Celadon City
タマムシシティ
Tamamushi City
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Rainbow Badge
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Koga
キョウ Kyou I III VII
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Janine
アンズ Anzu II IV
Fuchsia City
セキチクシティ
Sekichiku City
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Soul Badge
VSSabrina PE.png
Sabrina
ナツメ Natsume
Saffron City
ヤマブキシティ
Yamabuki City
Psychic Marsh Badge.png
Marsh Badge
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Blaine
カツラ Katsura
Cinnabar Island
グレンじま
Guren Island I III VII
Fire Volcano Badge.png
Volcano Badge
Seafoam Islands
ふたごじま
Twin Islands II IV
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Giovanni
サカキ Sakaki I III VII
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Blue
グリーン Green II IV VII
Viridian City
トキワシティ
Tokiwa City
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Earth Badge


Johto League

Chuck, Jasmine, and Pryce can be challenged in any order.

Johto League
Generations II and IV Region: Johto
Gym Leader
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Type Badge
VSFalkner.png
Falkner
ハヤト Hayato
Violet City
キキョウシティ
Kikyō City
Flying Zephyr Badge.png
Zephyr Badge
VSBugsy.png
Bugsy
ツクシ Tsukushi
Azalea Town
ヒワダタウン
Hiwada Town
Bug Hive Badge.png
Hive Badge
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Whitney
アカネ Akane
Goldenrod City
コガネシティ
Kogane City
Normal Plain Badge.png
Plain Badge
VSMorty.png
Morty
マツバ Matsuba
Ecruteak City
エンジュシティ
Enju City
Ghost Fog Badge.png
Fog Badge
VSChuck.png
Chuck
シジマ Shijima
Cianwood City
タンバシティ
Tanba City
Fighting Storm Badge.png
Storm Badge
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Jasmine
ミカン Mikan
Olivine City
アサギシティ
Asagi City
Steel Mineral Badge.png
Mineral Badge
VSPryce.png
Pryce
ヤナギ Yanagi
Mahogany Town
チョウジタウン
Chōji Town
Ice Glacier Badge.png
Glacier Badge
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Clair
イブキ Ibuki
Blackthorn City
フスベシティ
Fusube City
Dragon Rising Badge.png
Rising Badge


Hoenn League

In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, it is possible to break the order and skip fighting Winona until after defeating Tate and Liza or WallaceRS/JuanE. Regardless, the player must still defeat Winona to gain access to the Pokémon League. This is not the case in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, where a Bird Keeper on Route 120 prevents the player from advancing until Winona has been defeated.

Hoenn League
Generations III and VI Region: Hoenn
Gym Leader
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Type Badge
VSRoxanne.png
Roxanne
ツツジ Tsutsuji
Rustboro City
カナズミシティ
Kanazumi City
Rock Stone Badge.png
Stone Badge
VSBrawly.png
Brawly
トウキ Tōki
Dewford Town
ムロタウン
Muro Town
Fighting Knuckle Badge.png
Knuckle Badge
VSWattson.png
Wattson
テッセン Tessen
Mauville City
キンセツシティ
Kinsetsu City
Electric Dynamo Badge.png
Dynamo Badge
VSFlannery.png
Flannery
アスナ Asuna
Lavaridge Town
フエンタウン
Huen Town
Fire Heat Badge.png
Heat Badge
VSNorman.png
Norman
センリ Senri
Petalburg City
トウカシティ
Touka City
Normal Balance Badge.png
Balance Badge
VSWinona.png
Winona
ナギ Nagi
Fortree City
ヒワマキシティ
Hiwamaki City
Flying Feather Badge.png
Feather Badge
VSLiza & Tate.png
Tate and Liza
フウとラン Fū and Lan
Mossdeep City
トクサネシティ
Tokusane City
Psychic Mind Badge.png
Mind Badge
VSWallace.png
Wallace
ミクリ MikuriRSORAS
Spr E Juan.png
Juan
アダン AdanE
Sootopolis City
ルネシティ
Rune City
Water Rain Badge.png

Rain Badge


Sinnoh League

Sinnoh League
Generations IV and VIII Region: Sinnoh
Gym Leader
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Type Badge
VSRoark BDSP.png
Roark
ヒョウタ Hyouta
Oreburgh City
クロガネシティ
Kurogane City
Rock Coal Badge.png
Coal Badge
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Gardenia
ナタネ Natane
Eterna City
ハクタイシティ
Hakutai City
Grass Forest Badge.png
Forest Badge
VSMaylene BDSP.png
Maylene
スモモ Sumomo
Veilstone City
トバリシティ
Tobari City
Fighting Cobble Badge.png
Cobble Badge
VSCrasher Wake BDSP.png
Crasher Wake
マキシマム仮面 Maximum Mask
Pastoria City
ノモセシティ
Nomose City
Water Fen Badge.png
Fen Badge
VSFantina BDSP.png
Fantina
メリッサ Melissa
Hearthome City
ヨスガシティ
Yosuga City
Ghost Relic Badge.png
Relic Badge
VSByron BDSP.png
Byron
トウガン Tougan
Canalave City
ミオシティ
Mio City
Steel Mine Badge.png
Mine Badge
VSCandice BDSP.png
Candice
スズナ Suzuna
Snowpoint City
キッサキシティ
Kissaki City
Ice Icicle Badge.png
Icicle Badge
VSVolkner BDSP.png
Volkner
デンジ Denzi
Sunyshore City
ナギサシティ
Nagisa City
Electric Beacon Badge.png
Beacon Badge


Unova League

Black and White

Unova League
Generation V Region: Unova
Gym Leader
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Type Badge
VSCilan.png
Cilan
デント Dent
VSChili.png
Chili
ポッド Pod
VSCress.png
Cress
コーン Corn
Striaton City
サンヨウシティ
Sanyou City
Grass Fire Water Trio Badge.png
Trio Badge
{{{size}}}
Lenora
アロエ Aloe
Nacrene City
シッポウシティ
Shippou City
Normal Basic Badge.png
Basic Badge
{{{size}}}
Burgh
アーティ Arty
Castelia City
ヒウンシティ
Hiun City
Bug Insect Badge.png
Insect Badge
{{{size}}}
Elesa
カミツレ Kamitsure
Nimbasa City
ライモンシティ
Raimon City
Electric Bolt Badge.png
Bolt Badge
{{{size}}}
Clay
ヤーコン Yakon
Driftveil City
ホドモエシティ
Hodomoe City
Ground Quake Badge.png
Quake Badge
{{{size}}}
Skyla
フウロ Huuro
Mistralton City
フキヨセシティ
Fukiyose City
Flying Jet Badge.png
Jet Badge
{{{size}}}
Brycen
ハチク Hachiku
Icirrus City
セッカシティ
Sekka City
Ice Freeze Badge.png
Freeze Badge
VSDrayden.png
Drayden
シャガ ShagaB
VSIris.png
Iris
アイリス IrisW
Opelucid City
ソウリュウシティ
Souryuu City
Dragon Legend Badge.png

Legend Badge

Black 2 and White 2

Unova League
Generation V Region: Unova
Gym Leader
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Type Badge
VSCheren 2.png
Cheren
チェレン Cheren
Aspertia City
ヒオウギシティ
Hiougi City
Normal Basic Badge.png
Basic Badge
VSRoxie.png
Roxie
ホミカ Homika
Virbank City
タチワキシティ
Tachiwaki City
Poison Toxic Badge.png
Toxic Badge
VSBurgh.png
Burgh
アーティ Arty
Castelia City
ヒウンシティ
Hiun City
Bug Insect Badge.png
Insect Badge
VSElesa 2.png
Elesa
カミツレ Kamitsure
Nimbasa City
ライモンシティ
Raimon City
Electric Bolt Badge.png
Bolt Badge
VSClay.png
Clay
ヤーコン Yakon
Driftveil City
ホドモエシティ
Hodomoe City
Ground Quake Badge.png
Quake Badge
VSSkyla.png
Skyla
フウロ Huuro
Mistralton City
フキヨセシティ
Fukiyose City
Flying Jet Badge.png
Jet Badge
VSDrayden.png
Drayden
シャガ Shaga
Opelucid City
ソウリュウシティ
Souryuu City
Dragon Legend Badge.png
Legend Badge
VSMarlon.png
Marlon
シズイ Shizui
Humilau City
セイガイハシティ
Seigaiha City
Water Wave Badge.png
Wave Badge


Kalos League

Kalos League
Generation VI Region: Kalos
Gym Leader
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Type Badge
VSViola.png
Viola
ビオラ Viola
Santalune City
ハクダンシティ
Hakudan City
Bug Bug Badge.png
Bug Badge
VSGrant.png
Grant
ザクロ Zakuro
Cyllage City
ショウヨウシティ
Shōyō City
Rock Cliff Badge.png
Cliff Badge
VSKorrina.png
Korrina
コルニ Corni
Shalour City
シャラシティ
Shara City
Fighting Rumble Badge.png
Rumble Badge
VSRamos.png
Ramos
フクジ Fukuji
Coumarine City
ヒヨクシティ
Hiyoku City
Grass Plant Badge.png
Plant Badge
VSClemont.png
Clemont
シトロン Citron
Lumiose City
ミアレシティ
Miare City
Electric Voltage Badge.png
Voltage Badge
VSValerie.png
Valerie
マーシュ Mache
Laverre City
クノエシティ
Kunoe City
Fairy Fairy Badge.png
Fairy Badge
VSOlympia.png
Olympia
ゴジカ Gojika
Anistar City
ヒャッコクシティ
Hyakkoku City
Psychic Psychic Badge.png
Psychic Badge
VSWulfric.png
Wulfric
ウルップ Urup
Snowbelle City
エイセツシティ
Eisetsu City
Ice Iceberg Badge.png
Iceberg Badge


Galar League

Galar League
Generation VIII Region: Galar
Gym Leader
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Type Badge
VSMilo.png
Milo
ヤロー Yarrow
Turffield
ターフタウン
Turf Town
Grass Gym logo.png
Grass
Grass Badge.png
Grass Badge
VSNessa.png
Nessa
ルリナ Rurina
Hulbury
バウタウン
Bow Town
Water Gym logo.png
Water
Water Badge.png
Water Badge
VSKabu.png
Kabu
カブ Kabu
Motostoke
エンジンシティ
Engine City
Fire Gym logo.png
Fire
Fire Badge.png
Fire Badge
VSBea.png
Bea
サイトウ SaitōSw
VSAllister.png
Allister
オニオン OnionSh
Stow-on-Side
ラテラルタウン
Lateral Town
Fighting Gym logo.png
Fighting
Ghost Gym logo.png
Ghost
Fighting Badge.png
Fighting Badge
Ghost Badge.png
Ghost Badge
VSOpal.png
Opal
ポプラ Poplar
VSBede 2.png
Bede
ビート Beet
Ballonlea
アラベスクタウン
Arabesque Town
Fairy Gym logo.png
Fairy
GalarFairy Badge.png
Fairy Badge

VSGordie.png
Gordie
マクワ MakuwaSw
VSMelony.png
Melony
メロン MelonSh
Circhester
キルクスタウン
Circus Town
Rock Gym logo.png
Rock
Ice Gym logo.png
Ice
Rock Badge.png
Rock Badge
Ice Badge.png
Ice Badge
VSPiers.png
Piers
ネズ Nezu
VSMarnie 3.png
Marnie
マリィ Mary
Spikemuth
スパイクタウン
Spike Town
Dark Gym logo.png
Dark
Dark Badge.png
Dark Badge

VSRaihan.png
Raihan
キバナ Kibana
Hammerlocke
ナックルシティ
Knuckle City
Dragon Gym logo.png
Dragon
Dragon Badge.png
Dragon Badge


Paldea League

The Gym Leaders of the Paldea region are the first ones who can be challenged in any order rather than the usual fixed order. However, the levels of their Pokémon remain the same regardless of when they are challenged. The Gym Leaders are listed in order of lowest level to highest.

Paldea League
Generation IX Region: Paldea
Gym Leader
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Type Badge
VSKaty.png
Katy
カエデ Kaede
Cortondo
セルクルタウン
Cercle Town
Bug SVbadge VictoryRoad Bug.png
Bug Badge
VSBrassius.png
Brassius
コルサ Colza
Artazon
ボウルタウン
Bowl Town
Grass SVbadge VictoryRoad Grass.png
Grass Badge
VSIono.png
Iono
ナンジャモ Nanjyamo
Levincia
ハッコウシティ
Hakkō City
Electric SVbadge VictoryRoad Electric.png
Electric Badge
VSKofu.png
Kofu
ハイダイ Haidai
Cascarrafa
カラフシティ
Carafe City
Water SVbadge VictoryRoad Water.png
Water Badge
VSLarry.png
Larry
アオキ Aoki
Medali
チャンプルタウン
Chanpuru Town
Normal SVbadge VictoryRoad Normal.png
Normal Badge
VSRyme.png
Ryme
ライム Lime
Montenevera
フリッジタウン
Fridge Town
Ghost SVbadge VictoryRoad Ghost.png
Ghost Badge
VSTulip.png
Tulip
リップ Lip
Alfornada
ベイクタウン
Bake Town
Psychic SVbadge VictoryRoad Psychic.png
Psychic Badge
VSGrusha.png
Grusha
グルーシャ Grusha
Glaseado Mountain
ナッペ山
Mount Napper
Ice SVbadge VictoryRoad Ice.png
Ice Badge


Orange League

Orange League
Anime-exclusive Region: Orange Archipelago
Gym Leader
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Challenge Prize
CissySmall.png
Cissy
アツミ Atsumi
Mikan Island
ナツカン島
Natsukan Island
Water Gun target test
Surfing race
Coral-Eye Badge.png
Coral-Eye Badge
DannySmall.png
Danny
ダン Dan
Navel Island
ネーブル島
Navel Island
Climb mountain (to qualify)
Freeze a geyser race
Build a Toboggan
Toboggan race
Sea Ruby Badge.png
Sea Ruby Badge
RudySmall.png
Rudy
ジギー Ziggy
Trovita Island
ユズ島
Yuzu Island
Target test
Same-type Pokémon battle
Spike Shell Badge.png
Spike Shell Badge
LuanaSmall.png
Luana
ルリコ Ruriko
Kumquat Island
リュウチン島
Ryūchin Island
Double Battle Jade Star Badge.png
Jade Star Badge
DrakeSmall.png
Drake
ユウジ Yūji
Pummelo Island
カンキツ島
Kankitsu Island
Full Battle WinnerTrophy.png
Winner's Trophy
Honor at the
Palace of Victory

Trivia

  • For DP009, Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia is about Gym Leaders. He writes this senryū about them: 「ジムリーダー いのちをかけて かかってこい」 "Gym Leader, put your life on the line and challenge me."
  • The Dark type did not get a Gym until Generation VIII, twenty years after the type debuted in Pokémon Gold and Silver. Previously, there have been three Elite Four members (Karen, Sidney, and Grimsley), as well as an island kahuna (Nanu), who specialize in Dark types. The other seventeen types have at least one Gym associated with them, with the new types, Steel and Fairy, getting Gyms in their respective debut generations.
    • As of Generation VIII, every type has been specialized in by at least two Gym Leaders.
  • Every Gym Leader that specializes in Steel-type Pokémon uses Steelix in battle.
  • In the Johto saga of the anime, none of the Gym Leaders had exactly the same lineups as they do in the games.
  • The Sinnoh saga marks the only time in the anime that all Gym Leaders in a region have used exactly the same teams as in the games.
    • However, Volkner only used three of his four Pokémon in his battle with Ash.
  • In the games, every Gym Leader has at least one Pokémon in their party that knows the TM move they give out upon defeat. Former Gym Leaders do not count in this, as Wallace when he is faced as Champion and Giovanni when he is faced in Generation IV do not have Pokémon that know the move they gave out as TMs when they were faced as Gym Leaders in previous games. Koga, despite not being a Gym Leader in Generation IV, has several Pokémon that know Toxic, the move he last gave out as a TM.
  • Since Generation IV, there has consistently been a Grass-type Gym Leader in each region.
  • From Generations I to V (not counting remakes), every move that was in a TM given out by a Gym Leader was a new move for that generation, and many of them were rarely (if ever) seen on any other Pokémon in the generation they were introduced. This trend has been broken in Generation VI, where only three Gym Leaders—Viola, Korrina, and Valerie—hand out TMs with moves new to the generation.
  • Most of the core series Gym Leaders have Japanese names consisting of three katakana. This includes all Kanto Gym Leaders in Generation I and III games, all Johto Gym Leaders, and at least half of the Gym Leaders in every game.
    • Blue (Japanese: グリーン Green) is the only core series Kanto Gym Leader with a Japanese name longer than three characters.
  • In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, the player can continue the game without defeating Winona of Fortree City until attempting to battle the Elite Four.
  • The Orange League is the only one so far in which Ash has successfully defeated all the Gym Leaders without a rematch.
  • In Pocket Monsters: The Animation, it was mentioned that the position of Gym Leaders was very unforgiving, as it had a three-strike rule stating that if a Gym Leader lost three times in a row, the Gym will be disqualified. It also revealed that being a Gym Leader was costly, leaving little pay, and the government can't provide for them. It also revealed that the rather brutal nature of Gym leading was one of the reasons why Misty's and Brock's parents ended up abandoning them to Gym duties.
  • Prior to the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield, Gym Leaders were referred to as Gym Masters in a since-deleted tweet by the official Nintendo of America account. This term was also used by Blaine in the anime episode Riddle Me This.
  • Gyarados and Pelipper are the most common Pokémon found amongst Gym Leaders, being used by seven each.
  • Marnie is the only Gym Leader who doesn't use the Trainer class "Leader" or "Gym Leader" when battled at a Gym.
  • Prior to Generation VII, all the Gym Leader's English names are puns based on their respective specialized types. In Generation IX and VIII, they all possess flora-based names similar to the Pokémon Professors. The same applies to each Elite Four member of those generations.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 道館館主 Dougún Gúnjyú *
道館掌門人 Dougún Jéungmùhnyàhn *
練功場場主 Lihngūngchèuhng Chèuhngjyú *
競技場的掌門人 Gihnggeihchèuhng-dīk Jéungmùhnyàhn *
Mandarin 道館館主 / 道馆馆主 Dàoguǎn Guǎnzhǔ *
道館訓練家 / 道馆训练家 Dàoguǎn Xùnliànjiā *
練功場首領 Liàngōngcháng Shǒulǐng *
訓練館首領 / 训练馆首领 Xùnliànguǎn Shǒulǐng *
道馆首领 Dàoguǎn Shǒulǐng *
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Trenér stadionu
Denmark Flag.png Danish Styrkecenterleder
Salleder
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Gym Leider
Finland Flag.png Finnish Salipäällikkö
Salijohtaja
Salivalmentaja (anime)
Salinjohtaja (Pokémon Adventures)
France Flag.png French Champion d'Arène()
Championne d'Arène ()
Germany Flag.png German Arenaleiter ()
Arenaleiterin ()
Greece Flag.png Greek Αρχηγός Σταδίου Archegós Stadiou
Israel Flag.png Hebrew מנהיג מכון Manhig Makhon ()
מנהיגת מכון Manhigat Makhon ()
India Flag.png Hindi Gym Leader
Hungary Flag.png Hungarian Teremvezető
Iceland Flag.png Icelandic Stjórnaði Pokémon-ræktinni
Pokémon-ræktastjóri
Ræktastjóri
Pokémon-leiðbeinandi
Italy Flag.png Italian Capopalestra
South Korea Flag.png Korean 체육관 관장 Cheyukgwan Gwanjang
Malaysia Flag.png Malaysian Ketua Gim
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Treningsleder*
Gymleder
Poland Flag.png Polish Lider Sali ()
Liderka Sali ()
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Líder de Ginásio
Líder da Academia (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Líder de Ginásio
Romania Flag.png Romanian Șef de Arenă
Russia Flag.png Russian Лидер стадиона Lider stadiona
Гим-лидер Gim-lider
Лидер Спортзала Lider Sportzala
Spain Flag.png Spanish Líder de gimnasio
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Gymledare
Gymtränare*
Gymmästare*
Thailand Flag.png Thai ยิมลีดเดอร์ Yim Leader
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Salon Lideri
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Thủ lĩnh nhà thi đấu

See also


HildaChallenge.png The Pokémon League VSAlder.png
Participation
TrainerBattleGym Leaders
GymsBadgesReferee
Championship matches
Elite FourOrange League
Champion League
Pokémon League Conferences
IndigoSilverEver GrandeLily of the Valley
VertressLumioseManalo
Regional Pokémon Leagues
IndigoOrange*JohtoHoennSinnoh
UnovaKalosAlolaGalarPaldea
Areas of jurisdiction
Pokémon League Reception GateHall of Fame
Palace of VictoryCerulean Cave
Others
Pokémon AssociationPIA
World Coronation Series
(Masters Eight Tournament)



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
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
InstructorLeague ClubStudentTop Champion
Kalos Ace DuoAce TrainerArtistArtist FamilyBackpackerBattle GirlBeautyBlack BeltBrains & Brawn
ButlerChampionChefDriverElite FourFairy Tale GirlFishermanFurisode GirlGarçonGardener
Hex ManiacHikerHoneymoonersLassLeaderLumiose Gang MemberMysterious SistersOwner
Poké FanPoké Fan FamilyPokémon BreederPokémon ProfessorPokémon RangerPokémon Trainer
PreschoolerPsychicPunk CouplePunk GirlPunk GuyRangersRising StarRoller Skater
SchoolboySchoolgirlScientistSky TrainerSuccessorSuspicious ChildSuspicious Lady
Suspicious WomanSwimmerTeam FlareTeam Flare AdminTeam Flare BossTeam Flare Grunt
TouristTwinsVeteranWaitressWorkerYoungster
Battle Chateau ranks:
By male: BaronViscountEarlMarquisDukeGrand Duke
By female: BaronessViscountessCountessMarchionessDuchessGrand Duchess
Battle Institute and Battle Maison only:
Battle ChatelaineLadyMadameMaidMonsieurRich Boy
Unused Trainer classes:
Ace SurferSwimmers
Galar ArtistBackpackerBeautyBlack BeltCabbieCafé MasterCameramanChampionColleaguesCookDancerDaring Couple
DoctorFisherGAME FREAK'sGym ChallengerGym LeaderGym TrainerGentlemanHikerInterviewersLassLeague Staff
Macro Cosmos'sMadameMedical TeamModelMusic CrewMusicianOffice WorkerPoké KidPokémon Breeder
Pokémon TrainerPolice OfficerPostmanRail StaffReporterSchoolboySchoolgirlSwimmerTeam Yell GruntWorkerYoungster
Expansion Pass only:
Dojo MasterDojo MatronMaster Dojo Student
Paldea ArtistBackpackerBlack BeltCabbieChampionCookCourierDirectorDragon TamerElite FourGym Leader
Gym TrainerHikerInstructorJanitorModelMusicianOffice WorkerPoké ManiacPokémon Trainer
ScientistStudentTeam StarTeam Star GruntTop ChampionWaiterWaitressWorkerYoungster
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero only:
Glitterati


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