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[[File: | [[File:Bandai Jumbo5 Peeled.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Generation I]] artwork of Pokémon Trainers flying on their Pokémon]] | ||
A '''Pokémon Trainer''' (Japanese: '''ポケモントレーナー''' ''Pokémon Trainer'') is a person who {{pkmn2|caught|catches}}, {{pkmn|training|trains}}, cares for and {{pkmn|battle}}s with Pokémon. The majority of people within the known [[Pokémon world]] are Trainers. | A '''Pokémon Trainer''' (Japanese: '''ポケモントレーナー''' ''Pokémon Trainer'') is a [[Human|person]] who {{pkmn2|caught|catches}}, {{pkmn|training|trains}}, cares for, and {{pkmn|battle}}s with {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. The majority of people within the known [[Pokémon world]] are Trainers. | ||
Pokémon Trainer is a broad term for any person who owns Pokémon, including {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s and {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|Breeders}}. However, the term is more often used to refer to people on a {{pkmn|journey}} to collect [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s and enter the [[Pokémon League]]. | |||
==Terminology== | |||
This is officially written as "'''Trainer'''" starting with a capital letter. However, in some early official media, it was written in lowercase as "'''trainer'''" instead. For instance: ''"You've been finally granted your Pokémon '''trainer'''<nowiki/>'s license. Now it's time to to become the world's greatest Pokémon '''trainer'''!'' (written on the back of the boxes of {{game|Red and Blue|s}}) | |||
==In the core series games== | |||
[[File:SugimoriTrainers.png|thumb|250px|left|Trainers from different classes, from left to right: a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt}}, a {{tc|Lass}}, and a {{tc|Bug Catcher}}]] | |||
Many Trainers leave home, sometimes accompanied with a [[first partner Pokémon]] obtained from a [[Pokémon Professor]], to travel around one or more [[region]]s, doing such things as gathering information for a [[Pokédex]], perfecting their technique, collecting [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s, and working to become a [[Pokémon Master]]. No matter what their specialties or aims, there is one code that they all follow—when two Trainers make eye contact, they must have a {{pkmn|battle}}. | |||
Pokémon Trainers come in all sorts of [[#Trainer class|classes]]: {{tc|Youngster}}s tend to stay close to home, and {{tc|Bug Catcher}}s swarm about the {{t|Bug}}-filled forests; {{tc|Hiker}}s traverse mountains and [[cave]]s, {{tc|Fisherman|Fishermen}} are rarely far from water, and {{tc|Ace Trainer}}s aspire to compete in the [[Pokémon League]]. A Trainer's class may reflect their [[Type expert|favorite type]], the areas they prefer, their technique, and their level of skill; however, even within each class, Trainers may vary greatly. | |||
[[File:Ash Unova Pokédex.png|thumb|250px|A Pokédex and set of Poké Balls for a beginning Trainer in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'']] | |||
Many towns have a [[Gym]] run by a strong and experienced Trainer known as a [[Gym Leader]]. Other Trainers may challenge a Gym Leader, and if the Gym Leader is defeated in battle, they award the challenger a [[Badge]]. However, in the [[Pokémon anime]], the Gym Leader may award the Trainer a Badge for other reasons, since the Badge is a symbol of the Trainer's skill. For example, {{Ash}} won several of his early Badges by refusing to take an unfair advantage or going out of his way to save a Gym, which proved himself as an exceptional Trainer outside of battle. In [[Alola]], each of the four islands has a [[Island kahuna|kahuna]] who may be challenged by traveling Trainers taking the [[island challenge]] after the completion of their island's trials. | |||
==Trainer class== | Above the level of Gym Leaders and island kahunas are the [[Elite Four]] members and the [[Pokémon League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}. There are also Trainers who serve as {{cat|Battle facility leaders|leaders}} for [[Battle facility|battle facilities]] not recognized by the Pokémon League, such as the [[Frontier Brain]]s of the [[Battle Frontier]] and the {{tc|Battle Chatelaine}}s of the [[Battle Maison]]. These Trainers are considered the cream of the crop, and should a Trainer defeat other Trainers at this level, it is not uncommon for them to be offered a place in these high ranks. | ||
'''Trainer classes''' are the types of Pokémon Trainers | |||
However, just as there are many Trainers with noble goals and lawful methods, there are also corrupt Trainers, including a number of [[villainous team]]s and {{pkmn|poacher}}s. These Trainers often use powerful Pokémon to take what they want and further their plans. | |||
While the viability of [[Pokémon training]] as a lifestyle is never outright stated in most games, it is implied in {{g|Sun and Moon}} that it does not guarantee a sufficient income. Several [[Eevee users]] are seen having to take up part-time jobs in order to obtain the finances needed to support themselves, with the latter being unable to go into retirement using just the funds from Pokémon training. | |||
During the time period in which {{g|Legends: Arceus}} is set, the term "Pokémon Trainer" was not in use, though a few people at the time still kept, trained, cared for, and battled with Pokémon as partners. The phrase "Pokémon wielder" or "wielder of Pokémon" is used by [[Volo]] to describe himself and the player (though no other contemporaneous character uses the term) and in [[Raifort]]'s explanation about the [[treasures of ruin]]; the same Japanese phrase has also been translated as "Pokémon user" or "user of Pokémon" in past games going back to {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. | |||
===Trainer class=== | |||
'''Trainer classes''' are the types of [[non-player character|non-playable]] Pokémon Trainers that players can battle in all [[core series]] Pokémon games. They come in different varieties and sprites which describe their occupation, estimated age, and sometimes what Pokémon they train. For example, a {{tc|Psychic}} is a young adult with telekinetic powers who trains {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon. | |||
All Trainer classes have overworld or field sprites that sometimes may be used for non-Trainers. Unlike in-battle sprites, overworld sprites may be shared between multiple Trainer classes such as the {{tc|Ace Trainer}} overworld sprite, which is shared with {{tc|Dragon Tamer}}s and {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}}s in Generation IV. Notable Trainer classes, such as Gym Leaders, have unique sprites between each individual one. Trainer classes can be combined in certain [[Double Battle]]s; for example a {{tc|Crush Girl}} and a {{tc|Black Belt}} can team up to form a {{tc|Crush Kin}}; however, special class names are not created for Trainers involved in a [[Multi Battle]]. | All Trainer classes have overworld or field sprites that sometimes may be used for non-Trainers. Unlike in-battle sprites, overworld sprites may be shared between multiple Trainer classes such as the {{tc|Ace Trainer}} overworld sprite, which is shared with {{tc|Dragon Tamer}}s and {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}}s in Generation IV. Notable Trainer classes, such as Gym Leaders, have unique sprites between each individual one. Trainer classes can be combined in certain [[Double Battle]]s; for example a {{tc|Crush Girl}} and a {{tc|Black Belt}} can team up to form a {{tc|Crush Kin}}; however, special class names are not created for Trainers involved in a [[Multi Battle]]. | ||
Starting from [[Generation III]], the [[player character|player]] assumes the form of a generic Trainer class of their choice when data of this player is exchanged wirelessly or through [[record mixing]] to another core series game of the same generation. | |||
===List of Trainer classes=== | ====List of Trainer classes==== | ||
{{main|:Category:Trainer classes|Category:Trainer classes}} | {{main|:Category:Trainer classes|Category:Trainer classes}} | ||
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{red color}}; {{roundy}} border: 5px solid #{{blue color}} | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{red color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{blue color}}" | ||
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! [[Generation I|{{color|FFF|Generation I}}]] | ! [[Generation I|{{color|FFF|Generation I}}]] | ||
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{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{red color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto | {| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{red color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{blue color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{blue color}}" | ||
! {{color|FFF|Trainer class}} | ! {{color|FFF|Trainer class}} | ||
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| {{tc|Black Belt|Blackbelt}} | | {{tc|Black Belt|Blackbelt}} | ||
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| {{tc|Bug Catcher}} | | {{tc|Bug Catcher}} | ||
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| {{tc|Burglar}} | | {{tc|Burglar}} | ||
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| {{tc|Channeler}} | | {{tc|Channeler}} | ||
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| {{tc|Roughneck|Cue Ball}} | | {{tc|Roughneck|Cue Ball}} | ||
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| {{tc|Engineer}} | | {{tc|Engineer}} | ||
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| {{tc|Fisherman}} | | {{tc|Fisher|Fisherman}} | ||
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| {{tc|PI|Gambler}} | | {{tc|PI|Gambler}} | ||
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| {{tc|Lass}} | | {{tc|Lass}} | ||
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| {{tc|Poké Maniac|PokéManiac}} | | {{tc|Poké Maniac|PokéManiac}} | ||
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| {{tc|Psychic}} | | {{tc|Psychic}} | ||
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| {{tc|Rocker}} | | {{tc|Rocker}} | ||
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| {{tc|Youngster}} | | {{tc|Youngster}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{blue color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{blue color}}" | ||
! {{color|FFF| | ! {{color|FFF|Unused Trainer classes}} | ||
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| {{ | | [[Unused Trainer data#Chief|Chief]] | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{green color}}" | |||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|Stadium (Japanese)}} | |||
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| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Chūbu A Representative]] | |||
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| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Chūbu B Representative]] | |||
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| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Chūgoku A Representative]] | |||
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| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Chūgoku B Representative]] | |||
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| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Hokkaidō Representative]] | |||
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| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Hokuriku Representative]] | |||
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| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Kansai Representative]] | |||
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| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Kantō A1 Representative]] | |||
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| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Kantō A2 Representative]] | |||
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| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Kantō B Representative]] | |||
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| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Kyūshū A Representative]] | |||
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| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Kyūshū B Representative]] | |||
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| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Shikoku Representative]] | |||
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| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Tōhoku A Representative]] | |||
|- | |||
| [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)#Tournament|Tōhoku B Representative]] | |||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{green color}}" | |||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Rival]] | |||
|} | |} | ||
|} | |} | ||
| style="vertical-align:top" | | | style="vertical-align:top" | | ||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{gold color}}; {{roundy}} border: 5px solid #{{silver color}} | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{gold color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{silver color}}" | ||
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! [[Generation II|{{color|fff|Generation II}}]] | ! [[Generation II|{{color|fff|Generation II}}]] | ||
|- style="margin:auto | |- style="margin:auto" | ||
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{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{gold color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto | {| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{gold color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{silver color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{silver color}}" | ||
! Trainer class | ! Trainer class | ||
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| {{tc|Boarder}} | | {{tc|Boarder}} | ||
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| {{ | | {{pkmn|Champion}} | ||
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| [[Elite Four]] | |||
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| {{tc|Firebreather}} | | {{tc|Firebreather}} | ||
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| [[Kimono Girl]] | | [[Kimono Girl]] | ||
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| [[Gym Leader|Leader]] | |||
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| {{tc|Medium}} | | {{tc|Medium}} | ||
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| {{tc|Officer}} | | {{tc|Police Officer|Officer}} | ||
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| {{ | | [[Pokémon Trainer|{{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer]] | ||
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| {{tc|Poké Fan|Pokéfan}} | | {{tc|Poké Fan|Pokéfan}} | ||
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| {{tc|Executive|Rocket Executive}} | | {{tc|Executive|Rocket Executive}} | ||
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| {{tc|Sage}} | | {{tc|Sage}} | ||
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| {{tc|Skier}} | | {{tc|Skier}} | ||
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| {{tc|Teacher}} | | {{tc|Teacher}} | ||
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| {{tc|Twins}} | | {{tc|Twins}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{crystal color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{crystal color}}" | ||
! Introduced in {{ | ! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}} | ||
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| | | {{tc|Mystery Man|Mysticalman}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
|} | |} | ||
| style="vertical-align:top" | | | style="vertical-align:top" | | ||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{ruby color}}; {{roundy}} border: 5px solid #{{sapphire color}} | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ruby color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{sapphire color}}" | ||
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! [[Generation III|{{color|FFF|Generation III}}]] | ! [[Generation III|{{color|FFF|Generation III}}]] | ||
|- style="margin:auto | |- style="margin:auto" | ||
| | | | ||
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{ruby color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto | {| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{ruby color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{sapphire color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{sapphire color}}" | ||
! {{color|FFF|Trainer class}} | ! {{color|FFF|Trainer class}} | ||
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| {{tc|Parasol Lady}} | | {{tc|Parasol Lady}} | ||
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| {{ | | [[Pokémon Breeder (Trainer class)|{{PK}}{{MN}} Breeder]] | ||
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| {{ | | [[Pokémon Ranger (Trainer class)|{{PK}}{{MN}} Ranger]] | ||
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| {{tc|Rich Boy}} | | {{tc|Rich Boy}} | ||
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| {{tc|Ruin Maniac}} | | {{tc|Ruin Maniac}} | ||
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| {{tc|Sis and Bro}} | | {{tc|Sis & Bro|Sis and Bro}} | ||
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| {{tc|Sr. and Jr.}} | | {{tc|Teammates|Sr. and Jr.}} | ||
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| {{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}} | | {{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}} | ||
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| {{tc|Young Couple}} | | {{tc|Young Couple}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{colosseum color}}" | |||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{colosseum color}} | |||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Colosseum|Colosseum}} | ! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Colosseum|Colosseum}} | ||
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| [[Agnol|Deep King]] | | [[Agnol|Deep King]] | ||
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| {{tc|Fun Old Lady}} | | {{tc|Matron|Fun Old Lady}} | ||
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| {{tc|Fun Old Man}} | | {{tc|Fun Old Man}} | ||
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| {{tc|Glasses Man}} | | {{tc|Glasses Man}} | ||
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| {{tc|Guy}} | | {{tc|Guy}} | ||
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| {{tc|Miror B.Peon}} | | {{tc|Miror B.Peon}} | ||
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| {{tc|Mt.BtlMaster}} | | {{tc|Mt BtlMaster|Mt.BtlMaster}} | ||
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| {{tc|Mystery Troop}} | | {{tc|Spy|Mystery Troop}} | ||
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| {{tc|Myth Trainer}} | | {{tc|Myth Trainer}} | ||
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| {{tc| | | {{tc|Newscaster|News Caster}} | ||
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| [[Justy|Pregymleader]] | | [[Justy|Pregymleader]] | ||
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| {{tc|Shady Guy}} | | {{tc|Shady Guy}} | ||
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| [[Gonzap|Snagem Head]] | |||
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| {{tc|St.Performer}} | | {{tc|St.Performer}} | ||
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| {{tc|Team Snagem}} | | {{tc|Team Snagem}} | ||
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| [[ | | {{tc|Sim Trainer|VR Trainer}} | ||
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| {{tc|Worker}} | |||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{firered color}}" | |||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}} | |||
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| [[Giovanni|Boss]] | |||
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| {{tc|Cool Couple}} | |||
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| {{tc|Crush Girl}} | |||
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| {{tc|Crush Kin}} | |||
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| {{tc|Painter}} | |||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{emerald color}}" | |||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}} | |||
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| [[Greta|Arena Tycoon]] | |||
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| [[Tucker|Dome Ace]] | |||
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| {{tc|Factory Head}} | |||
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| [[Spenser|Palace Maven]] | |||
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| [[Lucy|Pike Queen]] | |||
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| | | [[Brandon|Pyramid King]] | ||
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| {{tc| | | {{tc|Tower Tycoon|Salon Maiden}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{xd color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{xd color}}" | ||
! {{color|FFF|Introduced in}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD: Gale of Darkness}} | ! {{color|FFF|Introduced in}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD: Gale of Darkness}} | ||
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| [[Chobin|Kaminko Aide]] | | [[Chobin|Kaminko Aide]] | ||
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| {{tc| | | {{tc|Navigator}} | ||
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| [[Robo Groudon]] | | [[Robo Groudon]] | ||
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| [[Zook|Thug]] | | [[Zook|Thug]] | ||
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| [[Miror B. | | [[Miror B.|Wanderer]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
|} | |} | ||
| style="vertical-align:top" | | | style="vertical-align:top" | | ||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{diamond color}}; {{roundy}} border: 5px solid #{{pearl color}} | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{diamond color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{pearl color}}" | ||
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! [[Generation IV|{{color|FFF|Generation IV}}]] | ! [[Generation IV|{{color|FFF|Generation IV}}]] | ||
|- style="margin:auto | |- style="margin:auto" | ||
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{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{diamond color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto | {| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{diamond color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{pearl color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{pearl color}}" | ||
! Trainer class | ! Trainer class | ||
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| {{tc|Artist}} | | {{tc|Artist}} | ||
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| {{tc|Belle & Pa}} | | {{tc|Ranchers|Belle & Pa}} | ||
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| {{tc|Cameraman}} | | {{tc|Cameraman}} | ||
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| {{tc|Double Team}} | | {{tc|Double Team}} | ||
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| {{tc|Galactic Grunt}} | | {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt|Galactic Grunt}} | ||
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| [[Cyrus|Galactic Boss]] | | [[Cyrus|Galactic Boss]] | ||
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| {{tc|Waitress}} | | {{tc|Waitress}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{pbr color}}" | |||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{pbr color}} | |||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Battle Revolution|Battle Revolution}} | ! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Battle Revolution|Battle Revolution}} | ||
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| {{tc|Leader-in-Training}} | | {{tc|Leader-in-Training}} | ||
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| | | [[Sashay|Little Queen]] | ||
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| {{tc|Lone Wolf}} | | {{tc|Lone Wolf}} | ||
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| {{tc|Poison Tongue Boy}} | | {{tc|Poison Tongue Boy}} | ||
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| | | [[Mysterial|Pokétopia Master]] | ||
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| {{tc|Sashay Fan Club}} | | {{tc|Sashay Fan Club}} | ||
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| {{tc|Youthful Couple}} | | {{tc|Youthful Couple}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{platinum color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{platinum color}}" | ||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}} | ! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}} | ||
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| | | [[Dahlia|Arcade Star]] | ||
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| [[ | | [[Darach|Castle Valet]] | ||
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| [[ | | [[Argenta|Hall Matron]] | ||
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| | | {{tc|Maid}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{heartgold color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{heartgold color}}" | ||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} | ! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} | ||
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| style="vertical-align:top | | style="vertical-align:top" | | ||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{black color}}; {{roundy}} border: 5px solid #{{white color}} | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{black color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{white color}}" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! [[Generation V|{{color|FFF|Generation V}}]] | ! [[Generation V|{{color|FFF|Generation V}}]] | ||
|- style="margin:auto | |- style="margin:auto" | ||
| | | | ||
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{black color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto | {| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{black color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{white color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{white color}}" | ||
! Trainer class | ! Trainer class | ||
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| {{tc|Backers}} | | {{tc|Backers}} | ||
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| {{tc|Backpacker}} | |||
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| {{tc|Baker}} | | {{tc|Baker}} | ||
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| {{tc| | | {{tc|Office Worker|Clerk}} | ||
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| {{tc|Dancer}} | | {{tc|Dancer}} | ||
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| {{tc|Depot Agent}} | | {{tc|Rail Staff|Depot Agent}} | ||
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| {{tc|Doctor}} | | {{tc|Doctor}} | ||
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| | | {{tc|GAME FREAK}} | ||
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| {{tc|Harlequin}} | |||
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| {{tc|Hooligans}} | | {{tc|Hooligans}} | ||
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| {{tc|Preschooler}} | | {{tc|Preschooler}} | ||
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| {{tc|Smasher}} | | {{tc|Smasher}} | ||
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| {{tc|Subway Boss}} | | {{tc|Subway Boss}} | ||
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| {{tc|Team Plasma}} | |||
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| {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}} | | {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{black 2 color}} | |- | ||
| {{tc|The Riches}} | |||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{black 2 color}}" | |||
! {{color|FFF|Introduced in}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black and White 2}} | ! {{color|FFF|Introduced in}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black and White 2}} | ||
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| {{tc|World Runner-up}} | | {{tc|World Runner-up}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{black 2 color}}" | |||
! {{color2|FFF|Pokéstar Studios characters}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
| {{tc|A-list Actor}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
| {{tc|Actor}} | | {{tc|Actor}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{tc|Actress}} | | {{tc|Actress}} | ||
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| {{tc|Big Star}} | | {{tc|Big Star}} | ||
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| style="vertical-align:top | | style="vertical-align:top" | | ||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{x color}}; {{roundy}} border: 5px solid #{{y color}} | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{x color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{y color}}" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! [[Generation VI|{{color|FFF|Generation VI}}]] | ! [[Generation VI|{{color|FFF|Generation VI}}]] | ||
|- style="margin:auto | |- style="margin:auto" | ||
| | | | ||
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{x color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto | {| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{x color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{y color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{y color}}" | ||
! Trainer class | ! Trainer class | ||
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| {{tc|Artist Family}} | | {{tc|Artist Family}} | ||
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| {{tc|Battle Chatelaine}} | | {{tc|Battle Chatelaine}} | ||
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| {{tc|Chef}} | | {{tc|Chef}} | ||
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| {{tc|Driver}} | | {{tc|Driver}} | ||
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| {{tc|Fairy Tale Girl}} | | {{tc|Fairy Tale Girl}} | ||
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| {{tc|Gardener}} | | {{tc|Gardener}} | ||
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| {{tc|Honeymooners}} | | {{tc|Honeymooners}} | ||
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| {{tc|Lumiose Gang Member}} | | {{tc|Lumiose Gang Member}} | ||
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| {{tc|Monsieur}} | | {{tc|Monsieur}} | ||
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| {{tc|Poké Fan Family}} | | {{tc|Poké Fan Family}} | ||
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| | | [[Pokémon Professor]] | ||
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| {{tc|Punk Couple}} | | {{tc|Punk Couple}} | ||
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| {{tc|Sky Trainer}} | | {{tc|Sky Trainer}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | [[Korrina|Successor]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | [[Emma|Suspicious Child]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | [[Emma|Suspicious Lady]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | [[Emma|Suspicious Woman]] | ||
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| {{tc|Team Flare}} | | {{tc|Team Flare}} | ||
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| {{tc|Team Flare Admin}} | | {{tc|Team Flare Admin}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | [[Lysandre|Team Flare Boss]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}} | | {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{tc|Tourist}} | | {{tc|Tourist}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{y color}}" | |||
! {{color|FFF|Battle Chateau ranks}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Baron}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Baroness}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Countess}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Duchess}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Duke}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Earl}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Grand Duchess}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Grand Duke}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Marchioness}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Marquis}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
| {{tc|Viscount}} | | {{tc|Viscount}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{tc|Viscountess}} | | {{tc|Viscountess}} | ||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{omega ruby color}} | |- style="margin:auto; background:#{{y color}}" | ||
! {{color|FFF|Unused Trainer classes}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Unused Trainer data#Generation VI|Ace Surfer]] | |||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{omega ruby color}}" | |||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} | ! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{tc|Delinquent}} | | {{tc|Delinquent}} | ||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Fare Prince}} | |||
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| {{tc|Free Diver}} | | {{tc|Free Diver}} | ||
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| [[Zinnia|Lorekeeper]] | | [[Zinnia|Lorekeeper]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[ | | [[Inver|Proprietor]] | ||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Rotation Girl}} | |||
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| {{tc|Scuba Diver}} | | {{tc|Scuba Diver}} | ||
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| [[Aarune|Secret Base Expert]] | | [[Aarune|Secret Base Expert]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | {{tc|Secret Base Trainer}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Wallace|Sootopolitan]] | | [[Wallace|Sootopolitan]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{tc|Street Thug}} | | {{tc|Street Thug}} | ||
|} | |||
|} | |||
| style="vertical-align:top" | | |||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{Sun color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{moon color}}" | |||
|- | |||
! [[Generation VII|{{color|FFF|Generation VII}}]] | |||
|- style="margin:auto" | |||
| | |||
{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{sun color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | |||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{moon color}}" | |||
! Trainer class | |||
|- | |||
| [[Faba|Aether Branch Chief]] | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Aether Foundation}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Lusamine|Aether President]] | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Athletic Siblings}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Battle Legend}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Bellhop}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Trial Captain|Captain]] | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Cook}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Eevee users|Eevee User]] | |||
|- | |||
| [[Eevee users|Espeon User]] | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Firefighter}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Eevee users|Flareon User]] | |||
|- | |||
| [[Eevee users|Glaceon User]] | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Golf Buddies}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Golfer}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Island kahuna|Island Kahuna]] | |||
|- | |||
| [[Eevee users|Jolteon User]] | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Karate Family}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Eevee users|Leafeon User]] | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Pokémon Center Lady}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Principal}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Professor Kukui|Pro Wrestler]] | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Punk Pair}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Rising Star Duo}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Swimmer Girls}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Swimmers}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Eevee users|Sylveon User]] | |||
|- | |||
| [[Gladion|Team Skull]] | |||
|- | |||
| [[Plumeria|Team Skull Admin]] | |||
|- | |||
| [[Guzma|Team Skull Boss]] | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Trial Guide}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Eevee users|Umbreon User]] | |||
|- | |||
| [[Eevee users|Vaporeon User]] | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Veteran Duo}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Youth Athlete}} | |||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{ultra sun color}}" | |||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Capoeira Couple}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Dancing Family}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Kantonian Gym}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Master & Apprentice}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Sparring Partners}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Surfer}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Archie|Team Aqua]] | |||
|- | |||
| [[Cyrus|Team Galactic]] | |||
|- | |||
| [[Maxie|Team Magma]] | |||
|- | |||
| [[Giovanni|Team Rainbow Rocket]] | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Team Rainbow Rocket Grunt}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Tourist Couple}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Ultra Forest Kartenvoy}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Ultra Recon Squad}} | |||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{Let's Go Pikachu color}}" | |||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!<br>and Let's Go, Eevee!}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Coach Trainer}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Kiyo|Karate Master]] | |||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{orange color}}" | |||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX|Masters EX}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Masked Man}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Masked Woman}} | |||
|} | |||
|} | |||
| style="vertical-align:top" | | |||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{Sword color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{shield color}}" | |||
|- | |||
! [[Generation VIII|{{color|FFF|Generation VIII}}]] | |||
|- style="margin:auto" | |||
| | |||
{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{sword color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | |||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{shield color}}" | |||
! Trainer class | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Cabbie}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Café Master}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Colleagues}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Daring Couple}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Gym Challenger}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Gym Trainer}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|League Staff}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Macro Cosmos's}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Medical Team}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Model}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Music Crew}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Postman}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Team Yell Grunt}} | |||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{Isle of Armor color}}" | |||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|The Isle of Armor}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Mustard|Dojo Master]] | |||
|- | |||
| {{gal|Honey|Dojo Matron}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Master Dojo Student}} | |||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{Legends Arceus color}}" | |||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Bandit}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Clan Leader}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Galaxy Team’s}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Volo|Ginkgo Guild Member]] | |||
|- | |||
| [[Volo|Pokémon Wielder]] | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Security Corps’}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Survey Corps’}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Warden]] | |||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{violet color}}" | |||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Pokémon UNITE|UNITE}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Aeos Trainer}} | |||
|} | |||
|} | |||
| style="vertical-align:top" | | |||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{scarlet color}}; {{roundy}} border:5px solid #{{violet color}}" | |||
|- | |||
! [[Generation IX|{{color|FFF|Generation IX}}]] | |||
|- style="margin:auto" | |||
| | |||
{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{scarlet color}}; border-collapse:collapse; background:white; margin:auto" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | |||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{violet color}}" | |||
! Trainer class | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Courier}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Clavell|Director]] | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Instructor}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Student}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Team Star}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Team Star Grunt}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Geeta|Top Champion]] | |||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{kitakami color}}" | |||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|The Teal Mask}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Festival Boy}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Festival Girl}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Glitterati]] | |||
|- | |||
| [[Kitakami Ogre Clan]] | |||
|- | |||
| [[Perrin|Photographer]] | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|Ruffian}} | |||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{blueberry color}}" | |||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|The Indigo Disk}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Kieran|BB League Champion]] | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|BB League Elite Four}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Cyrano|Blueberry Academy Director]] | |||
|- | |||
| {{tc|League Club}} | |||
|- style="margin:auto; background:#{{kitakami color}}" | |||
! Introduced in {{color2|000|Mochi Mayhem}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Yukito and Hideko|Grandma]] | |||
|- | |||
| [[Yukito and Hideko|Grandpa]] | |||
|} | |} | ||
|} | |} | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Super Smash Bros. series== | ===As a Trainer class=== | ||
[[File:Red HGSS battle.png|thumb|250px|The Trainer class as it appears in-battle]] | |||
In the games, Pokémon Trainer (rendered as "{{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer" until [[Generation VI]], in which the full title "Pokémon Trainer" is written out) is used as the Trainer class for certain storyline characters. These opponents tend to be the most powerful non-arena Trainers the player will face. This class is used for all [[rival]]s (except {{ga|Blue}} and {{ga|Silver}}, who are instead outright referred to as rivals), every opponent in link battles and the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], {{DL|Battle Tree|special Trainers}} in the [[Battle Tree]], and {{DL|Battle Agency|Bosses}} of the [[Battle Agency]], as well as the following characters: | |||
* {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Pokémon Gold, Silver}}, and {{v2|Crystal}}: {{ga|Red}}, {{ga|Cal}}, and {{ga|Carrie}} | |||
* {{game|Emerald}}: {{Steven}} | |||
* [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Platinum|Platinum]]: the [[Stat Trainers]] ([[Cheryl]], [[Mira]], [[Riley]], [[Buck]], and [[Marley]]) | |||
* {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}: Red | |||
* {{game|Black and White|s}}: [[Cynthia]], {{ga|Hilbert}}{{tt|*|as NPC}}, {{ga|Hilda}}{{tt|*|as NPC}}. | |||
* {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}: Cynthia, [[Colress]]{{tt|*|Before he is revealed to be a member of Team Plasma, as well as after Team Plasma's defeat}}, [[Rood]], N, [[Alder]], [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], [[Cress]], {{ga|Nate}}{{tt|*|as NPC}}, and {{ga|Rosa}}{{tt|*|as NPC}}. | |||
* {{g|X and Y}}: [[AZ]], [[Emma|Essentia]], and [[Malva]]{{tt|*|During the post-game Looker sidequest}} | |||
* {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}: [[Zinnia]]{{tt|*|First battle}} | |||
* [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]: [[Dexio]], [[Sina]]{{sup/7|MUM}}, [[Molayne]]{{sup/7|SM}}, [[Anabel]]{{sup/7|SM}}, Red{{tt|*|First optional encounter}}, Blue{{tt|*|First optional encounter}}, [[Ryuki]], [[Plumeria]]{{tt|*|After Team Skull is disbanded}}, [[Guzma]]{{tt|*|After Team Skull is disbanded}}, and [[Lillie]]{{sup/7|USUM}} | |||
* [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]: [[Mina]], Blue{{tt|*|First battle}}, [[Archer]]{{tt|*|After Team Rocket is disbanded}}, {{ga|Green}}, and Red | |||
* {{g|Sword and Shield}}: [[Piers]]{{tt|*|During Champion tournaments}}, [[Leon]]{{tt|*|After losing his Championship title}}, [[Sordward]], [[Shielbert]], [[Peony]], and [[Opal]]{{tt|*|Galarian Star Tournament}} | |||
* {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[Arven]], [[Penny]]{{tt|*|Post-game}}, [[Navi Squad's Base|Youssef]], [[Ruchbah Squad's Base|Harrington]], [[Lacey]]{{tt|*|First battle}}, [[Mochi Mayhem|Shige, and Aya]] | |||
==In the spin-off games== | |||
===Play It! series=== | |||
In the introduction of [[Pokémon Play It!]] and [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]], {{OBP|Julie|Play It!}} says that she and the [[player character]] are Pokémon Trainers. However, they play the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} rather than train Pokémon. In the lesson "What's a Trainer card?", Julie mentions that [[Bill]] is a Trainer as well. | |||
===Super Smash Bros. series=== | |||
[[File:Pokemon Trainer SSBU.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Trainer in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] | |||
{{main|Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)}} | {{main|Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)}} | ||
There is a {{player|playable character}} called "{{sbw|Pokémon Trainer|Pokémon Trainer}}" in the game [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. His appearance is based on {{ga|Red}}'s [[Generation III]] design, and he uses {{p|Squirtle|members}} {{p|Ivysaur|of}} {{p|Charizard|the}} [[evolution]]ary families of the [[Kanto]] {{ | There is a {{player|playable character}} called "{{sbw|Pokémon Trainer|Pokémon Trainer}}" in the game [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. His appearance is based on {{ga|Red}}'s [[Generation III]] design, and he uses {{p|Squirtle|members}} {{p|Ivysaur|of}} {{p|Charizard|the}} [[evolution]]ary families of the [[Kanto]] [[first partner Pokémon]] to battle against the others. While he was absent in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], he returned in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], along an alternate female version based on {{ga|Leaf}}. | ||
===Trophy information=== | |||
====Trophy information==== | |||
[[File:Pokémon Trainer 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|left|150px|Pokémon Trainer trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]] | |||
[[File:Pokémon Trainer XY 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Pokémon Trainer X&Y trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]] | |||
Two trophies appear in the 3DS version of [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], one of the Brawl character and one of the player characters from {{g|X and Y}}. | Two trophies appear in the 3DS version of [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], one of the Brawl character and one of the player characters from {{g|X and Y}}. | ||
====Pokémon Trainer==== | |||
=====Pokémon Trainer===== | |||
'''NA''': ''Pop quiz! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris, and Ash all have in common? That's right—they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is the same. Back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, [[Pokémon Theme|he fought to be the very best—like no one ever was. To smash them was his real test—to launch them was his cause!]]'' | '''NA''': ''Pop quiz! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris, and Ash all have in common? That's right—they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is the same. Back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, [[Pokémon Theme|he fought to be the very best—like no one ever was. To smash them was his real test—to launch them was his cause!]]'' | ||
'''PAL''': ''Quiz time! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris and Ash all have in common? That's right - they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is just the same. He fought to be the very best - like no one ever was - back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. To smash them was his real test - to launch them was his cause.'' | '''PAL''': ''Quiz time! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris and Ash all have in common? That's right - they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is just the same. He fought to be the very best - like no one ever was - back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. To smash them was his real test - to launch them was his cause.'' | ||
====Pokémon Trainer (Pokémon X & Y) (NA)/Trainers (PAL)==== | |||
=====Pokémon Trainer (Pokémon X & Y) (NA)/Trainers (PAL)===== | |||
'''NA''': ''We suppose it's possible you've missed out up till now, so let us explain: in Pokémon, you set out from your hometown on a Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... No, wait—no spoilers! '' | '''NA''': ''We suppose it's possible you've missed out up till now, so let us explain: in Pokémon, you set out from your hometown on a Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... No, wait—no spoilers! '' | ||
'''PAL''': ''If you've been living under a rock for some years now, let us explain. In Pokémon, you start from your home town on your own Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... Well, we won't spoil it for you.'' | '''PAL''': ''If you've been living under a rock for some years now, let us explain. In Pokémon, you start from your home town on your own Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... Well, we won't spoil it for you.'' | ||
== | ===Pokémon Shuffle=== | ||
In {{g|Shuffle}}, [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Pokémon (which appear as bosses in [[stage (Shuffle)#Main stage|main stage]]s and [[Competitive Stage]]s) are each accompanied by a Pokémon Trainer. These Pokémon Trainers are depicted in silhouette, say only one line before sending out their Pokémon, and do not say anything after the battle. | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* For ''[[DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!]]'', [[Professor Oak's | * For ''[[DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!]]'', [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Pokémon Trainers. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about it: 「さあ10さい ぼくもわたしも トレーナー」 ''"Ah, the age 10; we will all be Trainers."'' | ||
* It is stated in the anime that a person may not become a Trainer until the age of 10; however, this is not the case in other media as some Trainers are obviously below the minimum age, such as the Trainer classes {{tc|Twins}}, {{tc|Tuber}}, and {{tc|Preschooler}}. Some Preschoolers in the [[Battle Subway]] emphasize the fact that they are four years old. | * It is stated in the {{pkmn|anime}} that a person may not become a Trainer until the age of 10; however, this is not the case in other media as some Trainers are obviously below the minimum age, such as the Trainer classes {{tc|Twins}}, {{tc|Tuber}}, and {{tc|Preschooler}}. Some Preschoolers in the [[Battle Subway]] emphasize the fact that they are four years old. However, in the anime episode ''[[BW065|Battling the Bully!]]'', {{an|Cilan}} mentions that young kids are allowed to have battles for fun. | ||
* In [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]], the word "Trainer" is not capitalized. However, it is capitalized in later games. | * In [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]], the word "Trainer" is not capitalized. However, it is capitalized in later games. | ||
* In ''Pocket Monsters | * In ''[[Pocket Monsters: The Animation]]'', it was revealed that Pokémon training was a very dangerous sport, as the mere act of training a Pokémon can result in severe injuries or even death. It also mentions that various men try to go out and become a Pokémon trainer at age 10 (which was considered the legal age of adulthood), and there was a high dropout rate regarding whether they become skilled Trainers that afterwards they come across as incompetent. It is also implied that this is the reason why many professional workplaces are primarily staffed by women. | ||
* [[Pokémon X and Y]] introduced the most new Trainer classes of any [[core series]] game, with 47. | |||
* {{game|Crystal}} and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} introduced the fewest new Trainer classes of any core series games, with one each. | |||
* The only Trainer classes to appear in every main line game are the {{tc|Black Belt}}, {{tc|Hiker}}, and {{tc|Youngster}}. | |||
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==See also== | |||
* [[Pokémon Coordinator]] | |||
* {{cat|Anime Trainer classes}} | |||
* {{cat|Trainers with unique classes}} | |||
* [[Unused Trainer data]] | |||
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- Trainer redirects here. For other uses, see Trainer (disambiguation).
A Pokémon Trainer (Japanese: ポケモントレーナー Pokémon Trainer) is a person who catches, trains, cares for, and battles with Pokémon. The majority of people within the known Pokémon world are Trainers.
Pokémon Trainer is a broad term for any person who owns Pokémon, including Coordinators and Breeders. However, the term is more often used to refer to people on a journey to collect Gym Badges and enter the Pokémon League.
Terminology
This is officially written as "Trainer" starting with a capital letter. However, in some early official media, it was written in lowercase as "trainer" instead. For instance: "You've been finally granted your Pokémon trainer's license. Now it's time to to become the world's greatest Pokémon trainer! (written on the back of the boxes of Pokémon Red and Blue)
In the core series games
Many Trainers leave home, sometimes accompanied with a first partner Pokémon obtained from a Pokémon Professor, to travel around one or more regions, doing such things as gathering information for a Pokédex, perfecting their technique, collecting Gym Badges, and working to become a Pokémon Master. No matter what their specialties or aims, there is one code that they all follow—when two Trainers make eye contact, they must have a battle.
Pokémon Trainers come in all sorts of classes: Youngsters tend to stay close to home, and Bug Catchers swarm about the Bug-filled forests; Hikers traverse mountains and caves, Fishermen are rarely far from water, and Ace Trainers aspire to compete in the Pokémon League. A Trainer's class may reflect their favorite type, the areas they prefer, their technique, and their level of skill; however, even within each class, Trainers may vary greatly.
Many towns have a Gym run by a strong and experienced Trainer known as a Gym Leader. Other Trainers may challenge a Gym Leader, and if the Gym Leader is defeated in battle, they award the challenger a Badge. However, in the Pokémon anime, the Gym Leader may award the Trainer a Badge for other reasons, since the Badge is a symbol of the Trainer's skill. For example, Ash won several of his early Badges by refusing to take an unfair advantage or going out of his way to save a Gym, which proved himself as an exceptional Trainer outside of battle. In Alola, each of the four islands has a kahuna who may be challenged by traveling Trainers taking the island challenge after the completion of their island's trials.
Above the level of Gym Leaders and island kahunas are the Elite Four members and the Pokémon League Champion. There are also Trainers who serve as leaders for battle facilities not recognized by the Pokémon League, such as the Frontier Brains of the Battle Frontier and the Battle Chatelaines of the Battle Maison. These Trainers are considered the cream of the crop, and should a Trainer defeat other Trainers at this level, it is not uncommon for them to be offered a place in these high ranks.
However, just as there are many Trainers with noble goals and lawful methods, there are also corrupt Trainers, including a number of villainous teams and poachers. These Trainers often use powerful Pokémon to take what they want and further their plans.
While the viability of Pokémon training as a lifestyle is never outright stated in most games, it is implied in Pokémon Sun and Moon that it does not guarantee a sufficient income. Several Eevee users are seen having to take up part-time jobs in order to obtain the finances needed to support themselves, with the latter being unable to go into retirement using just the funds from Pokémon training.
During the time period in which Pokémon Legends: Arceus is set, the term "Pokémon Trainer" was not in use, though a few people at the time still kept, trained, cared for, and battled with Pokémon as partners. The phrase "Pokémon wielder" or "wielder of Pokémon" is used by Volo to describe himself and the player (though no other contemporaneous character uses the term) and in Raifort's explanation about the treasures of ruin; the same Japanese phrase has also been translated as "Pokémon user" or "user of Pokémon" in past games going back to Pokémon Gold and Silver.
Trainer class
Trainer classes are the types of non-playable Pokémon Trainers that players can battle in all core series Pokémon games. They come in different varieties and sprites which describe their occupation, estimated age, and sometimes what Pokémon they train. For example, a Psychic is a young adult with telekinetic powers who trains Psychic-type Pokémon.
All Trainer classes have overworld or field sprites that sometimes may be used for non-Trainers. Unlike in-battle sprites, overworld sprites may be shared between multiple Trainer classes such as the Ace Trainer overworld sprite, which is shared with Dragon Tamers and Pokémon Rangers in Generation IV. Notable Trainer classes, such as Gym Leaders, have unique sprites between each individual one. Trainer classes can be combined in certain Double Battles; for example a Crush Girl and a Black Belt can team up to form a Crush Kin; however, special class names are not created for Trainers involved in a Multi Battle.
Starting from Generation III, the player assumes the form of a generic Trainer class of their choice when data of this player is exchanged wirelessly or through record mixing to another core series game of the same generation.
List of Trainer classes
- Main article: Category:Trainer classes
As a Trainer class
In the games, Pokémon Trainer (rendered as "PKMN Trainer" until Generation VI, in which the full title "Pokémon Trainer" is written out) is used as the Trainer class for certain storyline characters. These opponents tend to be the most powerful non-arena Trainers the player will face. This class is used for all rivals (except Blue and Silver, who are instead outright referred to as rivals), every opponent in link battles and the Pokémon World Tournament, special Trainers in the Battle Tree, and Bosses of the Battle Agency, as well as the following characters:
- Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal: Red, Cal, and Carrie
- Pokémon Emerald: Steven
- Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum: the Stat Trainers (Cheryl, Mira, Riley, Buck, and Marley)
- Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: Red
- Pokémon Black and White: Cynthia, Hilbert*, Hilda*.
- Pokémon Black 2 and White 2: Cynthia, Colress*, Rood, N, Alder, Cilan, Chili, Cress, Nate*, and Rosa*.
- Pokémon X and Y: AZ, Essentia, and Malva*
- Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire: Zinnia*
- Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon: Dexio, SinaMUM, MolayneSM, AnabelSM, Red*, Blue*, Ryuki, Plumeria*, Guzma*, and LillieUSUM
- Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!: Mina, Blue*, Archer*, Green, and Red
- Pokémon Sword and Shield: Piers*, Leon*, Sordward, Shielbert, Peony, and Opal*
- Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Arven, Penny*, Youssef, Harrington, Lacey*, Shige, and Aya
In the spin-off games
Play It! series
In the introduction of Pokémon Play It! and Pokémon Play It! Version 2, Julie says that she and the player character are Pokémon Trainers. However, they play the Trading Card Game rather than train Pokémon. In the lesson "What's a Trainer card?", Julie mentions that Bill is a Trainer as well.
Super Smash Bros. series
- Main article: Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)
There is a playable character called "Pokémon Trainer" in the game Super Smash Bros. Brawl. His appearance is based on Red's Generation III design, and he uses members of the evolutionary families of the Kanto first partner Pokémon to battle against the others. While he was absent in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, he returned in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, along an alternate female version based on Leaf.
Trophy information
Two trophies appear in the 3DS version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, one of the Brawl character and one of the player characters from Pokémon X and Y.
Pokémon Trainer
NA: Pop quiz! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris, and Ash all have in common? That's right—they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is the same. Back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, he fought to be the very best—like no one ever was. To smash them was his real test—to launch them was his cause!
PAL: Quiz time! What do Misty, Brock, Cynthia, Iris and Ash all have in common? That's right - they're all Pokémon Trainers! This Pokémon Master in the making is just the same. He fought to be the very best - like no one ever was - back in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. To smash them was his real test - to launch them was his cause.
Pokémon Trainer (Pokémon X & Y) (NA)/Trainers (PAL)
NA: We suppose it's possible you've missed out up till now, so let us explain: in Pokémon, you set out from your hometown on a Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... No, wait—no spoilers!
PAL: If you've been living under a rock for some years now, let us explain. In Pokémon, you start from your home town on your own Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... Well, we won't spoil it for you.
Pokémon Shuffle
In Pokémon Shuffle, Mega Evolved Pokémon (which appear as bosses in main stages and Competitive Stages) are each accompanied by a Pokémon Trainer. These Pokémon Trainers are depicted in silhouette, say only one line before sending out their Pokémon, and do not say anything after the battle.
Trivia
- For Gettin' Twiggy With It!, Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia is about Pokémon Trainers. He writes this senryū about it: 「さあ10さい ぼくもわたしも トレーナー」 "Ah, the age 10; we will all be Trainers."
- It is stated in the anime that a person may not become a Trainer until the age of 10; however, this is not the case in other media as some Trainers are obviously below the minimum age, such as the Trainer classes Twins, Tuber, and Preschooler. Some Preschoolers in the Battle Subway emphasize the fact that they are four years old. However, in the anime episode Battling the Bully!, Cilan mentions that young kids are allowed to have battles for fun.
- In Generation I and Generation II, the word "Trainer" is not capitalized. However, it is capitalized in later games.
- In Pocket Monsters: The Animation, it was revealed that Pokémon training was a very dangerous sport, as the mere act of training a Pokémon can result in severe injuries or even death. It also mentions that various men try to go out and become a Pokémon trainer at age 10 (which was considered the legal age of adulthood), and there was a high dropout rate regarding whether they become skilled Trainers that afterwards they come across as incompetent. It is also implied that this is the reason why many professional workplaces are primarily staffed by women.
- Pokémon X and Y introduced the most new Trainer classes of any core series game, with 47.
- Pokémon Crystal and HeartGold and SoulSilver introduced the fewest new Trainer classes of any core series games, with one each.
- The only Trainer classes to appear in every main line game are the Black Belt, Hiker, and Youngster.
In other languages
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See also
The Pokémon League | |||
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Participation Trainer • Battle • Gym Leaders Gyms • Badges • Referee Championship matches Elite Four • Orange League Champion League Pokémon League Conferences Indigo • Silver • Ever Grande • Lily of the Valley Vertress • Lumiose • Manalo |
Regional Pokémon Leagues Indigo • Orange* • Johto • Hoenn • Sinnoh Unova • Kalos • Alola • Galar • Paldea Areas of jurisdiction Pokémon League Reception Gate • Hall of Fame Palace of Victory • Cerulean Cave Others Pokémon Association • PIA World Coronation Series (Masters Eight Tournament) |
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